Soul Spirit Evolution!!!!

Soul Spirit—Evolution!!!!

Douluo... ah, no, that's not right, take two~(￣▽￣~)~!

Legend had it that on the distant Star Luo Continent, there was a magical place known as Dragon Valley. According to rumor, it was the burial ground of the Dragon Race, where countless dragon souls guarded the enormous graveyard. Yet opportunity and danger coexisted there. The single-element Dragon Clouds in the sky could enhance your corresponding elemental affinity, while the dragon souls on the ground could strengthen your physique. As long as you possessed sufficient courage and strength, you could return laden with rewards! If you were especially lucky, you might even obtain a legendary treasure—the True Dragon Soul Bone!

Chen Yan was just such an ordinary youth. He had traveled all the way from the distant Douluo Continent, "hacking through thorns and brambles" and "taking many twists and turns" before finally finding Dragon Valley. Relying on his own strength, he reached its deepest depths, met the fragment soul left behind by the Dragon God, and, after gaining its recognition, obtained the treasures within.

Now, he sat cross-legged in a secret chamber within Star Luo City on the Star Luo Continent, digesting the benefits brought by this expedition.

The blood throughout his body roared endlessly like a rushing river. His veins shone with brilliant gold, and as his blood flowed, it coursed through his entire body like golden threads.

His vigorous blood energy formed waves of tangible golden air within the secret chamber, battering against the metal walls and producing muffled booms.

"Roar—!!!" "Aang—!!!"

Two soaring, impassioned dragon roars, resonant as great bells, echoed through the room.

A Golden Armor Earth Dragon stretched out its neck and howled toward the sky. It was Chen Yan's first Soul Spirit. The other was covered in blue scales, and purple arcs of electricity occasionally flickered from the sharp dragon horns on its head.

As the dragon roars reverberated, Chen Yan felt himself resonating with his Soul Spirits. The power he had acquired in Dragon Valley, which had lain dormant within his body, surged toward the Soul Spirits through their connection via his martial soul.

At that moment, the golden blood energy flowing through his veins became increasingly vigorous. Every circulation of blood cleansed his body anew, strengthening his physique. His muscles grew denser, while his bones became harder beneath the scouring of his blood, even taking on a golden texture.

His two Soul Spirits also radiated golden light within this energy. At this moment, the Soul Spirits underwent an ultimate ascension!

Outside the secret chamber, night gradually deepened over Star Luo City. The city's clamor seemed isolated from this chamber. Gu Yuena stood silently by the door, gazing at the tightly shut entrance, her silver hair making her seem dreamlike and ethereal.

Within the secret chamber, gold and Purple-Gold light intermingled. The roars of the Golden Armor Earth Dragon and the Blue Scale Thunder Dragon entwined, forming a strange melody.

As time passed, Chen Yan's body began to emit a faint golden glow, while his aura became deeper and more restrained.

Suddenly, Chen Yan's eyes snapped open. Two streaks of golden light flashed past like meteors cutting through the night sky. He looked up at his two Soul Spirits and sensed that they had reached a new level. His perception of them was also sharper than ever before. The Golden Armor Earth Dragon and Blue Scale Thunder Dragon seemed to have become parts of his body, and Chen Yan could perfectly combine their power into a single Soul Skill.

"This Thunder Dragon should be about to advance, right?" Chen Yan muttered, rubbing his chin.

It had already been close to ten thousand years, and then it got hit with this. It looked like its evolution was unavoidable.

But what was he supposed to do then?

Chen Yan wore a conflicted expression. He had originally wanted to suppress it from becoming a ten-thousand-year Soul Spirit, because that seriously went against his Way of Prudence. Otherwise, the moment he showed himself, two purple and one black Soul Rings would be way too eye-catching, right? What if someone harbored ill intentions and coveted his body? Should he submit, or not? He was so small and helpless, and only nine years old!

Chen Yan's mind was full of messy nonsense. Luckily, no one could see it, or else...

Ptooey, pervert! (() Disgusted)

The golden light receded as the Golden Armor Dragon completed its evolution first. After several transformations, its body had finally become much slimmer. It was no longer a chubby idiot that Chen Yan had been too embarrassed to take out for a walk. At this point, it was clearly just an enlarged snake with legs!

On the other side, the light around the Blue Scale Thunder Dragon grew increasingly intense. A powerful surge of energy erupted from its body as it underwent drastic changes. The ball of light enveloping it extended outward before finally revealing its true form. After its transformation, its body had swelled dramatically, its scales had become even tougher, and golden dragon patterns had been branded between the scales. Its pupils glowed gold, and the purple lightning around its dragon horns shone even more brilliantly. A powerful aura radiated from its body, filling the entire secret chamber.

Chen Yan felt the Thunder Dragon's energy constantly rising, while his own Soul Power increased again through the feedback of that strength. He slowly stood up, sensing the surging power within his body.

His Soul Power had risen two ranks in a row. He hadn't even managed to suppress it. Chen Yan clenched his fist and gave it an experimental swing. The immense force stirred the air, pushing out a wave of pressure.

"Bang—"

A teeth-grating sound of metal twisting echoed through the room. Looking toward the wall, he saw a fist mark dented into the hard metal surface.

Chen Yan stood quietly in the secret chamber, contemplating his situation.

Looks like I need to restrain myself a little. Otherwise, fighting kids my age might actually kill them! Hmm, I should consider making something weighted to carry around daily.

Chen Yan recalled his two Soul Spirits. Looking at the third Soul Ring, which had already turned black, he felt that it would be best to conceal it.

A tall tree catches the wind; the first bird gets shot.

It was just...

Looking at the iron door, he scratched his head, deep in thought.

He had the feeling that after revealing his identity, the gap between the two of them had become a little too wide. It was becoming difficult to bring it up.

Chen Yan felt completely at a loss.

He had known before, but he could pretend not to know. Now that he truly knew, though, he could no longer pretend. It was like classmates who had once gotten along well: after graduation, one got into a top university while the other attended an ordinary one. Even if you had expected it all along, you would still feel inferior—and that was even more so in a relationship between a man and a woman.

Sighing, he slowly walked out of the secret chamber. It was already late at night, and the lights of Star Luo City dotted the night sky like glittering stars. Gu Yuena was still waiting outside the door, her eyes filled with expectation and concern.

Chen Yan's heart trembled slightly, filled with complicated emotions and gratitude. He did not quite dare meet her gaze. This girl was truly wonderful, but the more she was like this, the more uneasy Chen Yan felt.

In the original story, Tang Wulin had risked his life to save her many times. Although Gu Yuena would have been fine even if he had not saved her, he had sincerely saved her every single time, only to be hurt all over in return. That was how he had won Gu Yuena's heart. But him... what right did he have?

Just because of the bond with the Dragon God that he had not even known about at the time? Chen Yan was lost.