Absorbing an External Soul Bone! His Holiness the Pope Was Startled!

Radiance of the Azure Eye!

"By consuming a large amount of Soul Power, intimidates the target for three seconds."

"The target's level cannot exceed the user's by more than ten levels."

"And it is guaranteed to take effect, ignoring all resistance!"

After carefully reviewing the soul bone's skill, Xiao Xuan looked somewhat dumbfounded.

It sounded like a pretty damn powerful ability.

But upon closer thought, he felt that something about it lacked a clear purpose.

First of all, one thing was certain.

So-called External Soul Bones were a special type that could evolve.

As their owner's level rose, their abilities would improve as well.

For the Azure Eye, this was reflected in the fixed upper limit for its targets.

For example, Xiao Xuan was currently level twenty-nine.

The highest level it could affect was level thirty-nine.

And if he were to become a level-ninety Titled Douluo in the future, then he could even affect Limit Douluo and even level-one-hundred demigods.

This completely disregarded the gap in Soul Power and actual combat strength between the two sides.

It was absolutely an epic-level bug.

Everyone knew the difference between levels twenty-nine and thirty-nine.

Compared to the difference between level ninety and a demigod, it was more than just a tiny bit smaller.

As Xiao Xuan's level rose, the enhancement of the Azure Eye's skill

seemed unchanged, still ten levels as before.

But at its core, it was being strengthened geometrically!

From this perspective, the Azure Eye was a perfect-grade External Soul Bone.

It was definitely far more powerful than Tang San's so-called Eight Spider Lances.

After all, its description stated clearly:

Ignore resistance, guaranteed activation!

No matter how ridiculously strong a demigod was, wouldn't they still have to drink the foot-washing water of my level-ninety self?

"The problem is, what exactly does intimidation mean?"

"It doesn't sound like simple immobilization or charm either."

"Looks like I'll have to find a punching bag to test it on when I get the chance."

Xiao Xuan had roughly formed a guess in his heart.

But he still could not be certain; he needed actual combat to test it.

With that thought, he turned his attention to the other ability.

Generally speaking, External Soul Bones possessed two abilities.

One was an innate passive, while the other was a Soul Skill that could be actively triggered.

For example, Tang San's Eight Spider Lances had a strengthening passive that increased all attributes by 50%.

At the same time, it also had the actively cast Devour.

For the Azure Eye, those were Dragon Might and Radiance of the Azure Eye.

"Increases affinity with and control over dragons...?"

"What use could that possibly have?"

"This is still Douluo Continent. Where am I supposed to find a dragon?"

Xiao Xuan had a feeling that this skill was quite useful.

But if he wanted it to show its worth, he would probably have to wait until the year of the monkey.

For now, there was no need to consider it at all.

With his analysis complete, only one final problem remained before Xiao Xuan.

Should he absorb this External Soul Bone, or store it away like last time?

He did not hesitate for long before making his decision.

Since he had just confirmed that the Azure Eye was perfect-grade, what reason was there not to absorb it right away?

Wait longer in case the next one was better?

Having grown accustomed to being unlucky, Xiao Xuan didn't quite trust his own luck.

A reward of this quality would be very difficult to draw again anytime soon.

Moreover, an External Soul Bone was different from an ordinary Soul Bone.

The earlier it was absorbed, the greater the benefit to a Soul Master.

He was currently level twenty-nine, so it certainly wasn't too late. But by the next opportunity, who knew?

"Those who hesitate will lose!"

"Let's try it. How could a Blue-Eyes White Dragon that expensive possibly let me down?"

Xiao Xuan took a deep breath and briefly adjusted his state.

With a slight movement of his mind, the card in his hand began to glow.

The next moment, a silver-white eyeball appeared.

Dense Soul Power enveloped the surroundings, resonating with his body.

It gradually entered his body, becoming one with his flesh and bones.

"Hm? What's happening?"

"That seems to be... Xiao Xuan's room!"

"This guy just got here. What the hell is he up to now?"

"Such dense Soul Power fluctuations... could he be breaking through and advancing?"

"Could the battle just now have broken through his level twenty-nine bottleneck?"

Within the team's compound, the members' residences appeared plain.

But in truth, each had special enhancements.

During normal cultivation, Soul Power fluctuations would not spread outward, in order to avoid disturbing one's companions.

Only an extremely significant event could produce a phenomenon like the one before them.

Immediately, Li Kai, Zhang Ping, and the others, who had only just dispersed, gathered again and stared at Xiao Xuan's room in astonishment.

"Madman! He's a complete madman!"

"At this rate, how long can my level advantage possibly last?"

"Why did I have to be born in the same era as a freak like him?"

Yan, who had returned to his room to recover, also came over at that moment.

Hearing the commotion, his face darkened as though water might drip from it.

He nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

He felt as if he had been born at the wrong time, with life itself suddenly seeming cold and bleak.

"Quick! Go notify Her Majesty at the Pope's Palace!"

"If anything happens to Xiao Xuan, none of us can bear the responsibility!"

While Yan was wallowing in frustration, Xie Yue, who had only just awakened, reacted with remarkable speed upon seeing the scene. His expression changed drastically as he issued the order.

After all, Xiao Xuan was the Pope's nominal disciple.

An accident itself was not terrifying. What was terrifying was if that accident had anything to do with them.

In an instant, Zhang Ping, whose Martial Soul was the Flying Swallow Martial Soul, nodded.

She was about to fly down the mountain and urgently report the situation.

Just then.

Just like when he had absorbed his second Soul Ring.

Bibi Dong's charming, captivating figure descended upon the scene in time once more.

In all of Spirit City, was there anything she did not know?

The only difference was whether she wanted to involve herself or not.

Though Xiao Xuan was merely a nominal disciple, his talent was so outstanding that there was no way she could ignore him.

"Can't this brat settle down properly for two days?"

"I clearly told him that he should focus on consolidating his foundation recently."

"How long has it been, and he's already treating my instructions as if they were nothing?"

"Hmph! Just wait and see how I deal with you!"

Bibi Dong furrowed her delicate brows, muttering inwardly.

Subconsciously, she too mistook Xiao Xuan for advancing.

On one hand, she was considering how to help him make up for the instability caused by leveling up too quickly afterward.

On the other, she was also thinking of teaching him a lesson so he would remember.

"Your Holiness, something seems off."

"This disturbance doesn't seem to be the fluctuations of a breakthrough."

"Even if Xiao Xuan has the Three Lives Martial Soul, this is still too outrageous!"

At her side, the accompanying Ghost and Chrysanthemum Douluo

did not share Bibi Dong's thoughts and merely watched with curiosity.

Relying on the formidable perception unique to Titled Douluo, they suddenly sensed that things were far from simple.

This commotion was several times more intense than a Soul Emperor or Soul Sage breaking through.

Xiao Xuan was impressive, but not to this extent.

Hearing this, Bibi Dong nodded.

Without showing anything on the surface, she extended her Soul Power and consciousness.

As his nominal master, it was not excessive for her to peek at her disciple's cultivation, was it?

At once, she saw what Xiao Xuan was doing through the wooden wall and barrier.

Her steadfast, solemn eyes instantly turned dull with astonishment.

This Pope had been shocked once again!

"This brat is... absorbing a soul bone?"

"Huh, how is that possible!"

"It's actually an External Soul Bone—something even Spirit Hall doesn't possess more than two of!"