Third Soul Skill Star Pivot Forbidden Domain

Third Soul Skill—Celestial Pivot Forbidden Domain

Deep within Sunset Forest.

"I really can't understand how your physical constitution became this absurd."

Dugu Bo shook his head. "I thought that even after absorbing immortal herbs and soaking in that Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Well once, there should have been a limit to how much your body could be strengthened. Who would've thought? You're practically a monster.

My estimate of a 4,500-year soul ring really does you an injustice. You might even be able to attempt a 7,000-year soul ring, but to be safe, I still suggest choosing a soul beast around 6,000 years old."

Ling Qianyue nodded. That was what he had been thinking as well.

He had consumed several thousand-year Whale Rubbers, along with a ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber. The increase to his physical strength alone had long allowed him to raise his soul ring limit by around a thousand years.

Combined with the cleansing brought to his body by the Ice Fire Golden Body Refinement, as well as the nourishment from the fusion of heaven-and-earth essence and medicinal properties within it, his physique had long surpassed Soul Masters at the same stage.

The Star Acupoints themselves further nourished and strengthened his body. The acupoints corresponding to the Big Dipper Seven Stars lay along his spine, while those corresponding to the Four Symbols Star Constellations were distributed across his torso and limbs. The Ziwei Star Palace corresponded to the acupoints in his head, enhancing his Spiritual Power.

The limit of 1,760 years for a third soul ring, as believed across the continent, did not exist for him.

Perhaps even a 7,000-year soul ring would not be his limit.

The liquid Star Vortex in his Dantian, transformed from the Star Luo Spirit Pearl, seemed to Ling Qianyue like the precursor to a Soul Core. He could fully withstand the energy impact of an even higher-year soul ring.

However, Ling Qianyue did not wish to act rashly.

"Let's settle on 6,000 years, Teacher," Ling Qianyue said after thinking for a moment.

"Good."

Three days later.

The two traveled on and off, and when they neared the Sky Spirit Mountains, they finally found a suitable target.

A thousand meters away from a limestone cave.

"A Star Radiance Flood Dragon. I never expected we'd run into one of these. You're in luck, kid.

This is a mysterious soul beast that lives in deep caves. Its body is covered in scales that shimmer with starlight, every one of them containing Star Power. A pair of transparent wings grows from its back, allowing it to soar freely through the night sky and leave behind brilliant trails of stars.

Rumor has it that this creature is not only powerful, but also extremely cunning and difficult to catch." Dugu Bo gazed at the faintly visible cave entrance in the distance, a gleam of delight flashing through his eyes.

"Besides its powerful body, what it's most famous for is that pair of wings. They may appear transparent, but they are actually condensed from pure stellar energy.

Aside from flying, most of this creature's attacks rely on those wings.

The wings can spread mist-like starlight, trapping enemies within a maze of stars, causing them to lose their bearings and weakening their attributes.

At the same time, it can condense the starlight into arrows for long-range attacks."

"It has six star patterns on its wings, and the seventh has only just begun to take shape. I estimate it to be around 6,200 years old. It's a perfect fit," Ling Qianyue added.

Dugu Bo looked at him in surprise. "So you recognize it?"

Ling Qianyue smiled and nodded, rubbing his nose. "Just luck. I saw it in some records."

Dugu Bo could not help but laugh. "Heh, if everyone had your kind of luck, the Soul Master World would be lively indeed. Wait here. I'll go catch it for you.

That thing is remarkably strong. Even ordinary Soul Kings would struggle to defeat it, so don't even think about it. Adjust your condition and prepare to absorb the ring."

"Mm." Ling Qianyue nodded. Why force himself to fight when someone was willing to help? He was not the sort of person who failed to appreciate favors. Wasting Soul Power was shameful.

Bang—

The flood dragon sat at home, yet disaster fell from the sky.

The Star Radiance Flood Dragon, eating prey it had just caught and hissing out a tune, suddenly met its doom. Sensing something, it raised its head, only to be greeted by a fist the size of a sandbag.

Amid a thunderous boom, the Star Radiance Flood Dragon's vision went black. An irresistible force struck it, sending its massive body flying like a kite with its string cut. It smashed violently into the stone wall of the cave, scattering rocks through the air.

Its eyes rolled back, and it passed out on the spot.

Dugu Bo landed steadily. Looking at the unconscious Star Radiance Flood Dragon beneath the stone wall, a satisfied smile curled across his lips. He turned to Ling Qianyue and beckoned him over.

"Kid, get ready to absorb the soul ring." Dugu Bo patted Ling Qianyue's shoulder.

Ling Qianyue nodded. After adjusting his condition, he swung the Shattered Star Sword at the Star Radiance Flood Dragon.

Clang—

The Shattered Star Sword lodged in the Star Radiance Flood Dragon's neck.

Ling Qianyue raised his brows, activated the First Soul Skill, Big Dipper Star Drawing Array, and exerted force again. Only then did he forcibly slice open its neck and sever its head.

This creature's bloodline is very strong. It may be related to the dragon clan.

A deep-purple soul ring rose and was drawn by Ling Qianyue toward the Shattered Star Sword.

Roar—

"Hmm?"

Ling Qianyue's body suddenly shuddered. When the soul ring was drawn toward the Shattered Star Sword, a faint gray aura was unexpectedly absorbed into Ling Qianyue along with it.

At the same time, a hazy image of the Star Radiance Flood Dragon appeared in his mind. Accompanied by a shriek, it charged toward his consciousness.

"Hmph!"

A Star Radiance Flood Dragon of over 6,000 years had actually retained a fragment of soul consciousness. Though it exceeded Ling Qianyue's expectations, under the enhancement of the Illusion Breaking Eyes, this lingering consciousness could not cause him any substantial harm.

With a sweep of his gaze, Ling Qianyue destroyed it.

Though it could not compare to the powerful soul imprint left within a soul ring by a ten-thousand-year soul beast, this lingering consciousness nevertheless proved from another angle the strength of the creature's bloodline.

The continent of bloodlines was no empty phrase. A certain 5,000-year Imperial Auspicious Beast had developed complete intelligence early on and could even casually hunt ten-thousand-year soul beasts as meals.

There was none of the pain Dugu Bo had imagined. As time passed, Ling Qianyue smoothly absorbed the soul ring.

"Third Soul Skill—Celestial Pivot Forbidden Domain!"

Ling Qianyue rose to his feet and shouted.

With Ling Qianyue's shout, a Starry Sky Domain fifty meters in diameter abruptly unfolded, centered on the Shattered Star Sword in his hand.

The domain resembled a miniature starry sky, dotted with stars and flickering lights, enveloping everything around it.

At its highest point, three sword-shaped phantoms radiating power slowly revolved, their blades pointed downward, ready to descend at any moment.

Within this Celestial Pivot Forbidden Domain, space seemed to be restrained by an invisible force.

The enemy Soul Master's movement speed would abruptly decrease by 50%, as though they had fallen into a swamp and could not free themselves.

For Soul Masters skilled in flickering or Teleportation, the range of their skills would also be greatly reduced.

A Star Mark appeared on Dugu Bo's forehead.

"Oh?"

A sharp gleam flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. He felt a form of suppression, a tremor arising from deep within his martial soul. He vaguely sensed that if he used a soul skill at this moment, his Soul Power consumption would increase by 20%.

Specks of starlight drifted up from the ground and flowed into Ling Qianyue's body. While suppressing Dugu Bo, the domain also enhanced Ling Qianyue himself, increasing all attributes by 5%. Each enemy suppressed added another 5%, up to a maximum of 20%.