Absorbing the Second Soul Ring

He wanted to rescue Luo Chen, but unfortunately, even with his physique, he would have found it difficult to withstand the two opposing forces of ice and fire if he entered.

"What's going on?"

Qian Daoliu sensed that something was wrong and sternly roared at Dugu Bo. As the master of this place, Dugu Bo knew these matters best.

"This..."

"I don't know why he was so bold as to jump into that lake. You have to understand, even with my current physical strength, I would definitely be seriously injured if I jumped in, let alone..."

Hearing Qian Daoliu's questioning, Dugu Bo's heart trembled, and he honestly told him everything.

He understood that Luo Chen's identity was far from ordinary. If he indirectly caused his death, he would certainly lose his life.

"Damn it, why didn't you say so earlier?"

Bang!

Upon hearing this terrible news, Qian Daoliu flew into a rage and sent Dugu Bo crashing to the ground with a single palm strike, making him cough up blood.

Immediately afterward, Qian Daoliu unleashed his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. Eight black and one red—nine soul rings rose in succession beneath his feet as he teleported above the Ice and Fire Duality Eye.

Rumble!

Surging soul power entered the Ice and Fire Duality Eye, probing Luo Chen's condition at the bottom of the lake.

He discovered that Luo Chen's current condition was not too bad. His breathing was steady, and there were no injuries on the surface of his body.

Seeing that Luo Chen was unharmed, and recalling Dugu Bo's earlier words, Qian Daoliu felt somewhat puzzled.

"Come over and take a look. What's going on here?"

Unfamiliar with such matters, Qian Daoliu turned to Dugu Bo and spoke sternly.

The aggrieved Dugu Bo had no choice but to drag his heavily injured body over and use his soul power to examine Luo Chen at the bottom of the Ice and Fire Duality Eye.

Yet the sight that followed left Dugu Bo utterly shocked. How was this possible?

Even with the strength of a Soul Douluo, he could not have remained so safe and sound. Just what kind of monster was this kid?

"Angel Douluo, I don't know what is happening. Perhaps this young friend has some way of offsetting the ice and fire powers at the bottom of the lake."

A guess surfaced in Dugu Bo's mind. It seemed this young friend understood the Ice and Fire Duality Eye even better than he did. Perhaps he truly had a way to ignore the powerful ice and fire forces within it.

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, the worry in Qian Daoliu's heart finally dissipated completely.

From Luo Chen luring out the Twelve-Winged Angel Immortal Herb earlier to jumping into the bottom of the lake just now, it seemed Luo Chen had his own plans.

After spending these past few days together, he understood that Luo Chen would not do anything without confidence. He would let him be.

"Hmph! If anything happens to Xiao Chen, I absolutely will not spare you."

Qian Daoliu turned with a cold snort, flicked his sleeve, and left. From his observations, Luo Chen's current state might last for quite some time.

He still had to guard his granddaughter's Martial Soul Evolution. The Martial Soul Evolution had reached a critical stage, and he would never allow anyone to disturb it.

Dugu Bo wore a bitter expression. Luo Chen had jumped into the Ice and Fire Duality Eye of his own accord—what did that have to do with him? Why was the blame being placed on him?

Sigh!

What terrible luck!

But though he was angry, he dared not speak out. He could only remain here obediently to guard Luo Chen, sincerely hoping that nothing would happen to him. Otherwise, Angel Douluo would surely skin him alive.

"So cold!"

"So hot!"

Luo Chen's face was twisted in pain within the Ice and Fire Duality Eye. His body alternated between bone-chilling cold and scorching heat, the sensations intertwining until he wished he were dead.

Luo Chen gritted his teeth and endured. If he wanted to absorb a more powerful soul ring, how could he avoid paying a price?

He continuously circulated his soul power, focusing on refining the two supreme immortal herbs to strengthen his physique.

Time passed in the blink of an eye. The two immortal herbs were gradually refined, and Luo Chen's physical strength increased geometrically.

"Whew, I finally succeeded!"

After completely absorbing the last trace of medicinal power, Luo Chen suddenly opened his incomparably bright eyes.

At this moment, the waters of the Ice and Fire Duality Eye had no effect on him whatsoever. Luo Chen moved freely within it like a fish in water.

Congratulations, Host. You have seized the two immortal herbs that originally belonged to the Child of Luck, Tang San. Luck Points plundered: 5346.

Congratulations, Host. You have indirectly altered the age of the Child of Luck Tang San's fourth soul ring. Luck Points plundered: 1357.

The system's sweet voice rang out in Luo Chen's mind.

System: Luck Plundering System

Host: Luo Chen

Age: Six

Martial Soul: Nine-Colored Staff (Transcendent Divine-tier)

Soul Power Level: Level 33

Soul Rings: First Soul Skill: Light of Life

Luck Points: 16,475

Luo Chen looked at the Luck Points he had painstakingly accumulated, and a wave of satisfaction washed over him. He took out the God-Bestowed Soul Ring he had purchased earlier, intending to absorb his second soul ring while he had the chance.

Absorbing a soul ring within the Ice and Fire Duality Eye would allow him to continuously temper his physique throughout the process, striving to maximize the soul ring's age.

Bang!

A God-Bestowed Soul Ring appeared in Luo Chen's hand. He immediately crushed it with the force of his palm. The dazzling golden light transformed into specks of starlight, gathering around Luo Chen to form a golden ring.

Buzz!

Luo Chen shut his eyes and absorbed the surrounding Soul Power with all his strength. The soul ring's color changed rapidly, turning pitch-black in the blink of an eye.

Before long, the soul ring's age reached 60,000 years and continued to rise. At the same time, the spring water within the Ice and Fire Duality Eye continuously gathered around Luo Chen, helping strengthen his body.

Splash!

The commotion grew increasingly intense, and a vortex formed across the surface of the Ice and Fire Duality Eye, drawing Qian Daoliu's and Dugu Bo's attention.

Dugu Bo rose to his feet and walked to the edge of the Ice and Fire Duality Eye. When he noticed that Luo Chen was actually absorbing a soul ring, he could not help but think in astonishment, He still dares to absorb a soul ring? Is this kid tired of living?

Then, when Dugu Bo's emerald-green pupils caught sight of the two pitch-black ten-thousand-year soul rings around Luo Chen's body, he staggered back a step and nearly fell to the ground.

His eyes were filled with disbelief. What had he just seen? How could someone's first two soul rings both be black ten-thousand-year soul rings?

How was that possible?

Could his eyes have deceived him? Dugu Bo raised both hands and rubbed his eyes before looking again. The scene remained unchanged, leaving him utterly shocked.

Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu saw that Luo Chen was safely absorbing his second soul ring, and the tension in his entire body finally eased. His eyes were also full of anticipation.

He wanted to see just what level Luo Chen's second soul ring could reach. Could he obtain a 100,000-Year Soul Ring?

Gurgle, gurgle!

At that moment, a sudden change occurred.

Deep beneath the lakebed of the Ice and Fire Duality Eye, the entire lake began to tremble. The aura of a Divine Soul Beast completely sealed off the Ice and Fire Duality Eye, preventing even the slightest trace of aura from leaking out.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

All of a sudden, four enormous pupils slowly opened. A terrifying aura spread forth, and waves of soul-shaking dragon roars rang out throughout that area.

As the soul ring's age reached 90,000 years, Luo Chen's face flushed bright red, and his entire body began to tremble violently. His body had reached its limit.

Yet just then, the system's stern voice rang out.

Warning! Warning! A powerful lifeform is awakening and approaching the host. Please prepare in advance.

Hearing the system's warning while only slightly conscious, Luo Chen could not help feeling puzzled. Why would an enemy attack now? Besides, Qian Daoliu's strength should have been more than enough to handle it.