Ancient Ruins
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"Gambling? That's not a good habit."
Even so, Zhou Qing still decided to go with Ning Rongrong to take a look.
Heaven Dou Auction House.
In addition to auctions, this auction house also handles other businesses, such as Casino, slave trading, and treasure appraisal.
When Tang San passed through the appraisal area, he saw a Board Crystal the size of a human head. He discovered that this thing was being sold directly for only 1,000 Gold Soul Coin, so he bought it without hesitation.
After all, this Board Crystal is a natural Hidden Weapon —once it is broken open, the impurities inside will be revealed and turn into small round beads.
These round beads, when enveloped by Soul Power, will unfold and transform into needles as thin as hair. Once flung out, even Soul Master who have not mastered their Spiritual Power will find it difficult to see them, hence the name "Dragon Beard Needle".
Once inside the human body, without the support of Soul Power, the Dragon Beard Needle will curl back into a spherical shape, and without special techniques, it can only be removed by digging into the flesh.
If this Dragon Beard Needle is inserted into the corresponding acupoint, it can even block the flow of Soul Master's Soul Power!
Furthermore, if the user has a thorough understanding of acupoints, they can cause the other person's Soul Power to go berserk after being needled, leading to demonic possession, body explosion, and death!
"You have a good eye."
Ning Rongrong was also somewhat surprised to see Tang San buy the Board Crystal.
Admittedly, she herself did not know what this thing was for, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul was sensitive to all valuable gems, so she could also sense that the value of this Board Crystal was definitely more than a Gold Soul Coin.
"Fine."
Tang San smiled and put the Board Crystal into the Moon Shines Brightly in the Twelve Towers. In the past, he would have gone back immediately to take out the Dragon Beard Needle from it, but now he was much calmer and prepared to study the structure of the entire Board Crystal later.
After all, Dragon Beard Needle can be considered natural Hidden Weapon formed from Board Crystal. If the process of Dragon Beard Needle formation could be studied, then a way could be found to mass-produce Dragon Beard Needle...
Seeing Tang San's actions, as if he was afraid she would take the Board Crystal away, Ning Rongrong pursed her lips but didn't pay much attention to it.
We arrived outside the Stone Gambling Area.
The three men received masks and black robes from outside the door to conceal their appearances before entering.
"If something of value is offered, it may attract the covetousness of others, so it is necessary to conceal one's identity and avoid unnecessary conflicts as much as possible."
As Ning Rongrong explained, she straightened the black robe behind her.
The Stone Gambling Area is a circular space with various oddly shaped stones displayed on both sides of the circle, and various stall owners and shop owners serving the passersby.
Ning Rongrong was very familiar with this place and led Zhou Qing and Tang San to the central cylindrical building with ease.
This is the Royal Stone Gambling House, which integrates functions such as purchasing, selling, and quarrying stones.
At this moment, hundreds of stones, some as large as houses and others as small as chicken eggs, were displayed in the hall. Many guests, also dressed in black robes and wearing masks, were observing and selecting their favorite stones.
"Where did these stones come from?" Zhou Qing asked curiously.
"The mainland is near the southwest coast, around Tianming City."
Ning Rongrong answered without hesitation.
"Isn't that within the Star Luo Empire's territory?" Tang San was puzzled. How could the Royal Stone Gambling House obtain stones from within the Star Luo Empire? And Tianming City...
"Tianming City is an exception."
Ning Rongrong chuckled and explained to the two, "Although Tianming City is located on the Star Luo Empire side, it is actually a very independent city. Its city lord has been hereditary, completely equating official position with noble status. Moreover, there is an ancient Ruins Abyss there, containing a large amount of resources... My father said that currently, 60% of the life-related Soul Tool on the continent originate from there."
After exchanging a glance, Zhou Qing asked Tang San Ning Rongrong, "So, that ruin should have been fully developed by now, right?"
"No."
Ning Rongrong shook her head, "That ruin is underground, with twelve layers in total. We have only explored up to the Seventh Layer so far, but even the Fifth Layer has not been fully explored."
Tang San frowned. "So, that place is extremely valuable?"
This is strange. If it is of great value and rich in resources, wouldn't the Star Luo Empire, the Heaven Dou Empire, or the Spirit Hall all try to control it?
Zhou Qing was also puzzled.
"Do you know how many years Tianming City has existed?" Ning Rongrong didn't answer, but asked this question mysteriously.
"How many years?"
"At least 20,000 years! It's said to have a history as long as the Spirit Hall! There are also rumors that the Spirit Hall's existence is much shorter!"
Zhou Qing's eyes narrowed instantly.
Tianming City is actually a city that has existed for 20,000 years?
It should be noted that the Two Great Empires have only existed for a few thousand years since they formed their current territories. As for the history of ten thousand years ago, only some fragmentary myths have been preserved!
"So, there are quite a few Titled Douluo in Tianming City?" Tang San guessed. "Even the Spirit Hall doesn't dare to act rashly?"
"Becoming Titled Douluo isn't that easy."
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes. "In terms of size, Tianming City is only at the level of a main city. According to records, the strength of the city lords throughout history has been between the Soul King and Soul Saint. The reason why the Two Great Empires and the Spirit Hall did not forcibly occupy it is because of the ruins."
"What do you mean?" Zhou Qing couldn't imagine that a mere ruin could stump Titled Douluo. If an ordinary Titled Douluo wouldn't work, surely a level 99 Peerless Master would?
If that still doesn't work—
That place definitely possesses power that surpasses the abilities of Soul Master.
[Strength Level 100+!]
Without prior arrangement, both Zhou Qing and Tang San considered this possibility.
Ning Rongrong generously described the general situation of the Tianming City ruins.
The ruins are located underground and have twelve levels in total. This can be known upon entering the first level, as it is said that a twelve-story "tower" pattern is carved on one of the gates on the first level.
Anyone who enters this place will be unable to use their Soul Skill. In other words, Soul Master can use their Martial Soul, Soul Power, and Self-Created Soul Skill, but they cannot use the Soul Skill granted by their Soul Ring.
"What about Soul Bone Skill?" Zhou Qing asked.
"That can be used, but its power will be greatly reduced, and it will consume more Soul Power ... But my dad said that the legendary External Soul Bone do not have such drawbacks. By the way, External Soul Bone are a special kind of Soul Bone besides the six major Soul Bone. It is said that they can evolve along with the Soul Master's Soul Power Level." Ning Rongrong replied and explained the situation of External Soul Bone.
Tang San's eyes lit up as he realized that his Swift Wind Right Palm Bone was External Soul Bone.
Zhou Qing realized that the ruins did not reject Soul Bone, but rather rejected forces that were not fully under the control of the human body.
Just like External Soul Bone, after absorption, the internal energy circulation channels are completely connected with the human body's Meridians, and it can be considered as integrated into the human body's Soul Power Circulating the Heavenly Cycle.
The rest of the Soul Bone were simply and crudely placed inside the human skeleton.
So--
After Soul Ring Secondary Refinement, does it become a complete part of the Martial Soul?