The Level 90 Bottleneck, the Soul Core at Last

Time flies, seasons change, and three and a half years have quietly passed since the Spirit Hall issued the "Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects" proposal.

Dragon City is a top-tier Mimicry Cultivation Environment that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has painstakingly built over generations.

The lightning energy here was more violent and concentrated than ever before, almost turning into a tangible Purple-Gold liquid that completely submerged the cross-legged figure in the center. Yu Yuanchen's eyes were closed, his face solemn, and every inch of his skin was greedily absorbing the massive amount of lightning essence. His Soul Power was surging and roaring within him, having already reached the ultimate perfection of the eighty-ninth level peak!

He's only one step away from the legendary Titled Douluo realm!

For the past three years, he has devoted almost all his time to frantic cultivation. While the outside world was in turmoil, with various forces secretly vying for power and forming alliances to Ten-Year Agreement, he remained focused and devoted himself to seclusion. Only on one or two fixed days each month would he emerge from seclusion for a short while to meet with Ye Zhilan, exchange cultivation insights, occasionally offer guidance on the further refinement of her "Mountain Splitting Force," or seek her advice on herbs and medical principles.

Ye Zhilan's "Mountain Splitting Force" has reached its peak, possessing astonishing power. Combined with her increasingly profound Soul Power Control and vigorous Blood Essence, she now has a formidable close-combat ability far surpassing that of Healing System Soul Master of the same level, making her a hidden trump card for the Ye Family. Her Soul Power has also steadily increased to level sixty-four, making her Soul Emperor at the age of twenty-four, a progress that can only be described as rapid.

As for Yu Yuanchen himself, although his Cultivation Level speed had slowed slightly compared to the early stages over the past three years, it still far exceeded what ordinary people could imagine. Level 86, Level 87, 88, 89... he advanced with unstoppable momentum! This was thanks to his solid foundation, the domineering power of his Thunder True Essence, the assistance of his God Position Mark, and... the dantian vortex that never stopped operating, constantly compressing and purifying his Soul Power!

At this moment, he was standing before the final checkpoint leading to the ninety-level chasm.

A vast surge of Soul Power coursed through his body, like a raging flood blocked by a dam, accumulating earth-shattering power, and crashing against that incomparably solid barrier that represented the boundary between mortals and the extraordinary time and time again!

Each impact caused the entire Secret Realm to tremble and flash with lightning! His meridians, internal organs, and soul were all undergoing immense pressure and a baptism!

This is not merely the accumulation of Soul Power, but a leap in the level of Life! It is a fundamental transformation from Soul Douluo to Titled Douluo!

At the same time, the True Essence Vortex within his dantian, which had been endlessly compressed and condensed for nearly three years, also reached a critical point!

At the center of the vortex, the originally liquefied Purple-Gold true essence, under the extreme pressure and his increasingly profound understanding of the Thunder Law, has become extremely viscous, its light restrained, as if it is about to completely solidify at any moment and condense into a core containing supreme power!

Breaking through to the Soul Power and condensing the Soul Core —two incredibly difficult events for any Soul Master, requiring countless hours and perhaps even a lifetime to achieve—were both attempted by Yu Yuanchen simultaneously! The danger involved far exceeded his imagination! Failure would result in anything from severe injury and a drop in cultivation level to the shattering of his dantian and the complete loss Cultivation Level his cultivation!

But Yu Yuanchen's eyes were resolute, showing no fear. He had waited for this moment for far too long! He was absolutely confident that he could succeed in one fell swoop!

"Break!"

With a low shout in his heart, Yu Yuanchen adjusted his state to its peak, highly concentrated his Spiritual Power, and drew upon all the accumulated power in his body, as well as the Law Power contained in the Thunder God Seal his eyebrows, to launch the final and most fierce attack!

Rumble--!!!

It felt as if thousands of thunderbolts were exploding simultaneously within his body! The vast torrent of Soul Power, like an awakened ancient Thunder Dragon, crashed into that indestructible bottleneck barrier with unparalleled force!

Click!

A faint yet distinct cracking sound resounded from the depths of my soul!

The insurmountable barrier that had imprisoned countless Soul Master for their entire lives crumbled in response!

A surge of immense Soul Power instantly entered a completely new and far-reaching realm! His aura expanded wildly at a visible speed, and his Life Origin emitted a joyful hum, undergoing a complete sublimation and transformation!

Level 90! Peak Soul Power! Just one more Soul Ring away from officially entering the Titled Douluo realm!

However, at the very moment his Soul Power broke through, a sudden change occurred!

Within his dantian, the True Essence Vortex, already at a critical point, could no longer maintain its balance due to the immense energy impact and the resonance of the laws governing the sublimation of his realm brought about by this breakthrough!

Buzz--!!!

The entire vortex suddenly collapsed inwards! The extremely viscous liquefied true essence at the center, under the guidance of this terrifying inward squeezing force and Yu Yuanchen's powerful will, underwent a sudden and fundamental transformation!

Countless fine, hair-like Purple-Gold law runes were born from nothingness, merging into it and tightly combining with the highly condensed Thunder True Essence, intertwining, Entanglement, and solidifying!

Its brilliance was dazzling, yet it instantly receded!

It's like returning to chaos after the creation of the world, or like the birth and silencing of the stars in the universe!

When all the fluctuations subsided, the vortex that had been spinning rapidly in Yu Yuanchen's dantian had disappeared.

In its place was a perfectly round crystal, about the size of a longan, with a deep, Purple-Gold and countless naturally formed, mysterious lightning patterns covering its surface!

The crystal floated quietly in the center of the dantian, slowly rotating on its own. Without Yu Yuanchen's deliberate guidance, it automatically absorbed and stored the surrounding Heaven and Earth Origin Qi(heaven and earth energy) and the internal Thunder True Essence, transforming them into the purest energy. At the same time, it also fed back Sisi of even purer Thunder Power, containing more law-like energy, which flowed throughout the body, nourishing every inch of flesh, blood, meridians, and soul!

It seems to possess its own Life and will, forming a self-contained cycle, eternally indestructible!

Soul Core! The Unique Soul Core! It's a success!

At the very moment the Soul Core successfully condensed!

An indescribable, terrifying aura erupted from Yu Yuanchen's body! A massive, purplish -Purple-Gold beam of light shot into the sky, instantly breaking through the numerous barriers of the Secret Realm and piercing the clouds, dyeing the clouds above Dragon City a dazzling Purple-Gold! A vast, ocean-like pressure spread out, enveloping the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's residence!

Inside the mansion, all the Soul Master, regardless of their Cultivation Level level, felt their Martial Soul tremble slightly and their Soul Power flow sluggish, as if they were facing a supreme Thunder Monarch!

"This is... Chen'er?!" Yu Boxuan, who was handling affairs in his study, suddenly looked up towards the direction of the Secret Realm realm, his eyes exploding with unbelievable joy and shock. "Level 90 aura! But this pressure... far surpasses that of an ordinary level 90 who has just broken through! It's even... no weaker than Level 95 Super Douluo! Could it be... could it be that he succeeded?!"

He flashed and vanished from the spot in an instant.

In the training ground, Yu Qingtian was instructing a clan disciple in cultivation when he sensed this aura. His tiger eyes widened, and he laughed loudly, "Good lad! You've really succeeded! Such a commotion, hahaha! My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has gained another top-tier Douluo!"

In the Ye Family courtyard, Ye Kuan, who was reading medical books, suddenly stood up, looked at the towering pillar of light, his hand stroking his beard trembling slightly, and murmured, "Level ninety... and this... a majesty as if facing the very Law Origin... Yuanchen, just how far have you gone..."

Ye Zhilan was practicing the "Mountain Splitting Force," getting her body used to the feeling of battle. Sensing this familiar yet infinitely more powerful aura, she was first startled, then her beautiful eyes burst with boundless joy and pride. Looking towards the pillar of light, a gentle smile curved her lips, "Brother Yuanchen... you finally did it..."

Within the Secret Realm, the pillar of light slowly receded.

Yu Yuanchen slowly opened his eyes. The light in his eyes was no longer a simple Purple-Gold lightning bolt, but rather seemed to contain two miniature thunder universes containing endless Life and Death, slowly rotating, profound, majestic, and supreme!

He felt the unprecedented power within his body, and the Soul Core in his dantian that operated on its own, providing almost inexhaustible pure energy. A surge of heroic spirit welled up in his heart!

Level 90 Soul Power! Unique Soul Core!

The combined effect of these two factors is a qualitative leap!

He felt that while his total Soul Power might not be as deep as his grandfather Yu Boxuan's, his Soul Power quality, explosive power, recovery speed, and control over the Thunder Law heaven and earth had reached an extremely terrifying level!

He was confident that if he were to face Level 95 Super Douluo, he could easily defeat and kill him on the spot! Even against the Sky Azure Bull Python in its prime, without the help of his grandfather and Tang Chen, he was confident that he could fight it and escape unscathed!

"So this is... the power of the Soul Core..." Yu Yuanchen slowly clenched his fist, Palm Lightning spontaneously condensing in his palm, causing the surrounding space to slightly distort. "Indeed powerful! Far beyond imagination!"

With a slight thought, his Soul Core gently rotated, and a surge of pure and vast Thunder True Essence instantly swept through his entire body. The slight fatigue from the previous breakthrough and core condensation was instantly swept away, and his condition returned to its peak!

"Now, only one final step remains—obtaining the Ninth Soul Ring!"

His gaze sharpened, looking into the distance as if piercing through layers of space, revealing the Star Dou Great Forest, the Extreme North, and the endless ocean...

The choice of his Ninth Soul Ring is crucial! It will determine his starting point and potential after becoming Titled Douluo! Ordinary Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast are no longer worth his attention. His goal is at least Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast! Or even... higher!

Having Soul Core will greatly increase his limit for Absorb Soul Ring, making him far more resilient than others of the same level!

"It's time to go out for a walk." Yu Yuanchen stood up, his aura completely concealed, but his deep eyes were brighter and sharper than ever before!

He took a step forward, and his figure appeared outside the Secret Realm.

Yu Boxuan, Yu Qingtian, and the others who had been waiting outside immediately surrounded them, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Chen'er, you..." Yu Boxuan's voice trembled slightly.

Yu Yuanchen smiled slightly, his tone calm yet carrying undeniable confidence. "Grandfather, Father, Grandfather Qingtian... I have not failed you. The level 90 bottleneck has been broken, and the Soul Core... has also been condensed."

Despite having suspected it beforehand, hearing it confirmed with their own ears still caused everyone to gasp in surprise, followed by a deafening cheer!

"Good! Good! Good!" Yu Boxuan exclaimed three times, unable to contain his excitement. "Heaven bless my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! Hahaha, Titled Douluo at twenty-six! Chen'er, your strength now..."

"I believe my Soul Power, in both quality and quantity, is already comparable to that of an ordinary Super Douluo. In terms of actual combat, I might be able to give it a shot against opponents below level 97," Yu Yuanchen said calmly.

Everyone was shocked again, followed by ecstatic joy! The sect had gained another combatant comparable to Super Douluo! And such a young Titled Douluo at that (only lacking Soul Ring)!

"What kind of Soul Ring do you need? The sect will do everything in its power to help you hunt it!" Yu Boxuan said immediately.

Yu Yuanchen's gaze was far-reaching. "The Ninth Soul Ring is related to my future path, and ordinary Soul Beast are no longer sufficient. I wish to travel out on my own to seek opportunities. Perhaps... the Star Dou, the Far North, overseas... are all possibilities."

What he was going to find was not only Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, but also the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, which might hide the traces of Immortal Herb!