Beibei's Thousand-Year Soul Ring

Hearing Lin Yi's sudden question, Beibei shook his head like a rattle drum.

"I only have two rings. How could I possibly absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring? I still have Great-Grandfather to look after. I don't want to die this early."

Lin Yi's face darkened, and he could not help saying, "Why don't you have any ambition at all?!"

"There's a difference between having ambition and being stupid. I know I can't absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, so I'm not going to force it and do something that foolish."

"What if I can help you absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring?"

"You?"

Beibei looked Lin Yi up and down. Lin Yi puffed out his chest, waiting for Beibei to bow down in admiration.

Then Beibei coldly spat out two words. "Don't believe you."

"Why not?"

"I just don't."

Seeing Lin Yi getting so worked up that he was about to make a move, Mu En hurriedly stepped in.

"Alright, Xiao Yi. Tell us first—how would you help Beibei absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring?"

Only after his master spoke did Lin Yi reluctantly explain, "Beibei's Light Holy Dragon bloodline awakened earlier, and then he was infused with a huge amount of life force from the Spirit Gold. His physical condition must be close to the level required for a Thousand-Year Soul Ring already. With my support on top of that, absorbing one will definitely not be a problem."

After hearing Lin Yi's words, Mu En thought it over. It did indeed seem feasible.

Beibei suddenly asked, "What if something goes wrong?"

Lin Yi replied casually, "What's there to fear? Master is here. He won't let you die on the spot. As long as you don't die, I have ways to heal you."

Beibei's face went dark. "What about the risks and pain I'll have to endure?"

"What's the big deal? If you want to become stronger without suffering pain or taking risks, where are you going to find such a good deal?"

Mu En looked at his great-grandson. "Beibei, what do you think?"

"What does Great-Grandfather think?"

Seeing Beibei avoid answering, Mu En said, "Great-Grandfather can only tell you this: according to Xiao Yi, you can indeed absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring. However, absorbing a Soul Ring beyond your level will certainly be extremely painful. If you cannot endure it during the absorption process, the consequences will be unimaginable. You must weigh the risks yourself."

Beibei fell silent for a moment.

Did Mu En want Beibei to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring? Naturally, he did. Beibei was Mu En's only living blood relative, and Mu En naturally hoped that he could grow stronger.

But for that very reason, Mu En also hoped Beibei would remain safe.

Therefore, Mu En could only lay out all the pros and cons and let Beibei choose for himself.

As for Lin Yi...

Lin Yi naturally hoped Beibei would choose to absorb the Thousand-Year Soul Ring. It had nothing to do with emotion. Lin Yi simply wanted to test whether he could help someone absorb a Soul Ring beyond their level.

Such a support ability would be absolutely one of a kind.

After all, as Lin Yi gradually grew stronger, he realized that the Support System path he had decided upon early on seemed to be veering further and further off course.

The current Lin Yi, relying solely on his self-developed and improved Second Soul Skill, was more than qualified to be considered a Control System soul master.

And now he was going to absorb a Lightning Attribute Soul Ring that had nothing to do with him. If it succeeded, he did not know whether his Martial Soul could break through its limits, but at worst, he would gain a powerful offensive soul skill.

With such a Soul Ring configuration, whether Support System or Control System, neither seemed sufficient to describe Lin Yi's combat style.

Perhaps... the Omni System?

Resting his chin in thought, Lin Yi felt that becoming an Omni System soul master did not seem bad either.

Thinking of the great powers recorded in the Otherworld Book, which of them had not been able to fight, endure, flee, and heal? Why should this world divide people into categories like assault, control, and support? True powerhouses, true geniuses, had to be capable of everything.

At that thought, Lin Yi suddenly felt his mind clear, while his aura seemed to rise considerably as well.

Mu En, standing nearby, sensed it most clearly. Lin Yi had initially seemed lost in thought, his brows tightly furrowed. Then, as if he had suddenly figured something out, his entire person became much brighter. Clearly, he had gained something.

The most obvious sign was that the light and life aura around Lin Yi had become far more active.

Lin Yi's sudden change also affected Beibei, who had been deep in thought.

"Great-Grandfather, I've decided. I want to absorb the Thousand-Year Soul Ring."

Looking at Lin Yi, whose aura had somehow become much stronger, determination flashed through Beibei's eyes.

Even though they had not known each other long, Beibei knew that Lin Yi's talent far surpassed his own. Moreover, he was already nine years old and had only just become a Soul Grandmaster, while Lin Yi was a seven-year-old Soul Ancestor. Even their Soul Rings differed—Beibei only had ordinary hundred-year Soul Rings, while Lin Yi possessed two Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings.

His Third Soul Ring was surely at the ten-thousand-year level as well. Just thinking about that gap made Beibei feel suffocated.

Beibei was unwilling to accept it. He, Beibei, was also a genius in the eyes of ordinary people. Even if there was a gap between him and Lin Yi, it would be enough if he could narrow it, even by a little.

He did not want—nor was he willing—to become unable to even catch up to Lin Yi's shadow in the future.

This was the pride of a Limit Douluo's great-grandson, and even more so, Beibei's own pride.

Seeing the determination in Beibei's eyes, Mu En's gaze filled with gratification.

Beibei's talent was indeed good, but having been born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and with Mu En, a Limit Douluo, as his great-grandfather, Beibei's path as a soul master had been far too smooth.

Without weathering wind and rain, how could one see a rainbow? Mu En had always wanted Beibei to undergo more tempering, but when it came to his only great-grandson, he truly could not bring himself to be harsh.

Unexpectedly, a simple trip to hunt a Soul Ring today had brought about a slight transformation in Beibei's state of mind.

Mu En was truly delighted. This little disciple he had taken in for Shrek's future really was a Lucky Star...

Once Beibei decided to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, the group immediately began heading deeper into Lightning Strike Valley.

Watching bolts of lightning periodically crash down from above the valley, Lin Yi gained a deeper understanding of Lightning Strike Valley.

The three of them were fairly lucky. After only two hours, they found a lone Lightning Dragon Beast.

Lin Yi quickly identified it.

"A Lightning Dragon Beast, approximately five meters long. There are six lightning rings visible around its horn, though the sixth is somewhat dim. Its age should be between eleven hundred and thirteen hundred years."

"Beibei, it's perfect for you."

Beibei slowly nodded as well.

Mu En was about to act when Lin Yi said, "Master, let me try. I've never fought a Soul Beast before."

Mu En considered it. "Alright. This Thousand-Year Lightning Dragon Beast is roughly equivalent to an ordinary Soul Ancestor who has just broken through. Be careful."

Lin Yi nodded. "Beibei, wait for me to bring this dragon beast over to you."

As soon as he spoke, the Golden Tree appeared.

First Soul Skill, Golden Growth, activate.

Along with the fluctuations of Soul Power, the Lightning Dragon Beast also discovered their presence.

A Thousand-Year Lightning Dragon Beast already possessed decent intelligence. Seeing two children and a dying old man, it immediately charged over. The old man was hardly worth a bite, but these two human cubs were a rare treat.

Watching the Lightning Dragon Beast charge toward him, a strange smile curled across Lin Yi's lips.

"I'll use you to test my skills."

He did not activate a soul skill. He merely continued gathering light elements, forming a sphere of light in his hand.

Then Lin Yi hurled the light sphere forcefully at the Lightning Dragon Beast.

At the same time, Mu En suddenly said from behind him, "Close your eyes."

Beibei did not understand why, but he obediently shut his eyes.

The next moment, the light sphere erupted with an incomparably dazzling radiance. Even with his eyes closed, Beibei felt a fiery red color appear before him, and waves of discomfort rose in his eyes.

The next instant, a cool sensation spread through his eyes. He instinctively opened them and saw Lin Yi firing two streams of Soul Power filled with Extreme Life toward him and Mu En.

"Quite considerate." Mu En smiled faintly.

"Of course."

After replying, Lin Yi no longer paid attention to what was behind him. He simply watched the Lightning Dragon Beast rolling around incessantly in the distance.

"What was that...?" Beibei asked in confusion.

"Its eyes were scorched by the intense light just now."

"What soul skill was that?"

"I developed it myself. It's called Blind Upon First Sight. Pretty effective, right?"

Lin Yi did not turn around as he watched the Lightning Dragon Beast.

"What kind of name is that?!"

"Which do you think is better, Golden Radiance or Blind Upon First Sight?"

"Obviously Golden Radiance. Anyone with eyes can tell."

"Then it'll be Blind Upon First Sight. I think it's a great name."

"You..." Beibei was rendered speechless in anger. How could there be someone so infuriating?!

"Alright, finish this quickly. We need to make the most of our time."

Mu En intervened just before Beibei completely lost his temper.

Lin Yi nodded at his words. Golden Protection, transform—Golden Imprisonment, activate!

The Lightning Dragon Beast instantly turned into a little golden beast.

The Blue Silver External Soul Bone activated, and blades of grass surged forth, wrapping layer after layer around the Lightning Dragon Beast and binding it completely.

Watching a powerful Thousand-Year Soul Beast get taken down by Lin Yi as though he were playing with it, Beibei's heart was filled with shock.

Lin Yi dragged the Lightning Dragon Beast before Beibei. The grass blades receded, revealing its scorched, bloodshot eyes.

"Stab through its eyes and destroy its brain. That'll do it."

Beibei silently nodded, took out his short sword, and thrust it in with force as Lin Yi had instructed.

As Lin Yi withdrew the grass blades, a Soul Ring radiating noble purple light quietly appeared above the Lightning Dragon Beast's massive body.

The Golden Tree was not put away and continued maintaining Golden Growth. Then the Golden Domain spread out.

Extreme light and Extreme Life manifested at once. Lin Yi nodded to Beibei. "I can't do anything about the Lightning Attribute, but I'll amplify your Light Attribute and provide life enhancement as well. Absorb it without worry. You'll succeed."

Mu En patted Beibei's shoulder, encouraging his great-grandson as well.

Beibei did not waste words. He immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, possessed by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Drawn by his Soul Power, the Purple Spirit Ring settled around him and began to fuse.

Absorbing a Soul Ring beyond one's age limit was naturally no easy task.

The moment it began, pain appeared on Beibei's face. Yet he did not make a sound, only gritting his teeth and enduring it.

Lin Yi did not hesitate when he saw this. Soul Power containing Extreme Life poured into Beibei's body, while Light Amplification had already been activated.

What followed went smoothly. Beibei's expression gradually steadied. Just as Lin Yi had said, Beibei's physical condition was already not far from the thousand-year level. With Lin Yi's support, everything proceeded naturally and came to fruition.

Three hours later, Beibei suddenly opened his eyes. Golden lightning arcs crackled intensely around his body.

One yellow and one purple Soul Ring pulsed around him.

His Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring had been successfully absorbed!