"Congratulations... Sister Nana!"
Qian Renshang was also quite excited, as if he himself had broken through.
He hurriedly asked Gu Yuena what level her soul power was now.
"Level 74... and not far from 75."
Gu Yuena carefully sensed it and answered calmly.
Condensing a one hundred thousand year soul ring and absorbing the soul bones of the two dragon kings, leaping four levels of soul power at once was not really exaggerated.
"What about soul skills?...
Sister Nana, what is your new soul skill, Instantaneous?"
Qian Renshang looked at Gu Yuena and asked again.
Gu Yuena tilted her head and a playful smile appeared on her lips.
"The secret...you'll find out later!"
"Alright, it's your turn to break through. I'll protect you!"
Gu Yuena came behind Qian Renshang and placed her hand on him.
"I felt the power of Yue Shang when I broke through just now.
You tried it, right?...It seems to really work. I'll lend you a hand too!"
"Okay!"
Qian Renshang sat upright, his eyes closed, his breathing steady and deep.
He first slowly circulated his soul power, again and again, making every strand of soul power active, fully preparing for the huge challenge to come.
At this moment, his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.
The glistening beads of sweat shimmered like pearls in the dim light, but this also showed his inner tension and anticipation.
This time, he was preparing to condense another 100,000-year soul ring!
The sixth soul ring was already 100,000 years old, there was no reason why the seventh soul ring wouldn't die, but the process would still be very painful.
Qian Renshang wanted to try and increase the age of his spirit ring as much as possible... after all, 100,000 years wasn't the limit!
"Come on!"
With everything ready, Qian Renshang suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with unwavering determination, like a burning flame, fervent and unyielding.
His hands swiftly formed hand seals, his movements fluid and precise, initiating the ritual to absorb the divinely bestowed spirit ring.
Instantly, a dazzling light shone down from the ceiling of the secret chamber, a pillar of light illuminating the entire space.
A massive spirit ring slowly appeared, its colors brilliant, its light flickering, like something out of a dream.
It exuded a powerful and mysterious aura, as if it were a living entity, scrutinizing Qian Renshang.
Qian Renshang took a deep breath, releasing all his soul power in an attempt to establish a connection with this divinely bestowed soul ring.
However, the moment he made contact, he felt an immense pressure and repulsive force.
The energy within the soul ring surged like a raging tide, wave after wave impacting his body and soul, and pain instantly washed over him like a tidal wave.
Qian Renshang's body began to tremble uncontrollably, every muscle twitching, his jaw clenched so tightly that blood seeped from his gums, and he emitted a low, painful groan.
His meridians swelled to the point of almost bursting due to the powerful energy impact, and his skin turned as red as a boiled shrimp, with bulging veins, as if it would burst at any moment, splattering blood everywhere.
"This is... a divinely bestowed soul ring?"
Gu Yuena, standing behind Qian Renshang, instantly recognized the divinely bestowed soul ring.
After all, she had once been part of the Dragon God and was quite familiar with such things.
"This little guy is truly full of secrets... He has a human body but possesses the pure bloodline of the Golden Dragon King, and he also has many things that even I envy."
"He thinks he's hiding it well, but I saw through him a long time ago... He seems to have the torso bones of the Mountain Dragon King in his body!"
Gu Yuena looked at Qian Renshang, who was focused on absorbing the soul ring, with a complicated expression.
This little guy she picked up was becoming more and more extraordinary.
Sometimes even she, the ruler of all soul beasts, couldn't see through him!
"However... no matter how mysterious he is, at least his heart is good."
Gu Yuena smiled slightly, her beauty breathtaking.
Qian Renshang had already gained her approval, and she wouldn't scheme against him.
"Ah!!"
Just as Gu Yuena was deep in thought, Qian Renshang suddenly frowned, his whole body trembled, and he was sweating profusely, clearly enduring intense pain.
"Is this kid courting death?
He actually wants to forcibly fuse with a 200,000-year soul ring..."
Gu Yuena's expression changed drastically.
A 100,000-year soul ring wasn't the limit; each additional golden rune represented an increase of 100,000 years, a huge improvement.
But this also meant the pain would double.
Qian Renshang, with only seven soul rings, wanted to fuse with a 200,000-year soul ring—it was far too risky.
"Sigh... I really owe you, you nemesis!"
Gu Yuena sighed softly.
With a flick of her jade hand, a dragon core radiating a dark light appeared in her palm.
A wisp of black mist swirled around the dragon core, emanating a mysterious and powerful aura.
Dragon cores are unique to each dragon, embodying all the dragon's essence; their value surpasses even that of soul bones.
And this one belonged to the Dark Dragon King, one of the nine great dragon kings!
Even Gu Yuena only possessed one, its value no less than the soul bones of the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King that Qian Renshang had just given her!
Gu Yuena, though saying she felt a pang of heartache, unhesitatingly placed the dragon core on Qian Renshang's head, circulating her soul power to allow him to absorb it.
Black light began to envelop Qian Renshang!
"Qian Renshang, hold on, this dragon core will help you."
She remembered that Qian Renshang also possessed a dark-type martial soul, and the Dark Dragon King's dragon core should be a perfect match for him.
Instantly, a powerful and mysterious force rapidly spread within his body.
This force, like a clear spring, countered and merged with the violent energy of the divinely bestowed soul ring.
With the aid of the Dragon Pill, Qian Renshang's condition gradually improved.
He refocused his mind, guiding the energy of the spirit ring with all his might, gradually integrating it into his body.
Each wisp of energy he absorbed brought immense pain, but his gaze never wavered.
This process was long and arduous, every second a tremendous test for Qian Renshang.
Time seemed to freeze, only his heavy breathing and the subtle sounds of his flowing spirit power echoing in the secret chamber.
Finally, after what felt like endless torment, the light of the divinely bestowed spirit ring gradually subsided, no longer so violent and dazzling, but becoming gentle and stable, ultimately perfectly encircling Qian Renshang.
He had successfully condensed a 100,000-year spirit ring, and powerful spirit power surged forth from his body like a storm.
This 100,000-year spirit ring differed slightly from a normal one; it possessed two prominent golden stripes, exceptionally dazzling.
A 200,000-year spirit ring, fused successfully!
Qian Renshang slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with joy and exhaustion.
He was overjoyed at finally achieving his breakthrough, but exhausted by the immense pain he had endured along the way.
(End of Chapter)
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