Long Chen and Ye Tianming cautiously approached the Green Turtle Beast, trying not to make any noise to avoid alerting it.
The Green Turtle Beast had a cultivation of three thousand years and was highly alert.
Just as the two were getting closer, it suddenly opened its eyes, a hint of vigilance flashing in its pair of cloudy eyeballs.
Immediately after, the Green Turtle Beast seemed to realize something and quickly retracted its head and limbs into its thick turtle shell, leaving only an indestructible back shell exposed.
Ye Tianming said softly:
"This Green Turtle Beast is quite agile, but it can't escape."
Long Chen smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with confidence.
"Uncle Ye, let me deal with this soul beast myself."
"Alright, then I'll watch from the side."
Ye Tianming knew that Long Chen's martial soul and soul skills were extremely special.
Moreover, Long Chen's strength and mindset far surpassed those of his peers, making it a good opportunity for him to face this three-thousand-year cultivation Green Turtle Beast alone.
Long Chen's body trembled slightly, and the Dark Night Demonic Lute martial soul instantly appeared in his hand.
The pitch-black demonic lute emitted a faint glow, as if containing infinite mysterious power.
Next, Long Chen's fingers lightly plucked the lute strings, and the First Soul Skill was unleashed.
A black shadow shot out from the demonic lute, transforming into a huge Taotie Phantom, pouncing towards the Green Turtle Beast with bared teeth and claws.
The Taotie Phantom was massive, almost covering half the sky.
It opened its blood-basin mouth, revealing sharp fangs, and firmly pinned down the Green Turtle Beast that was about to escape into the river.
Although the Green Turtle Beast had astonishing defense, it seemed powerless under the suppression of the Taotie Phantom.
It tried to struggle, but every time it tried to extend its limbs or head, it would be suppressed back by the terrifying power of the Taotie Phantom.
Just then, Long Chen plucked the lute strings again.
The Second Soul Skill - Demon Sound Summons Nine-Tailed Fox - was also activated.
A brilliant light bloomed from the demonic lute, transforming into a monstrous beast with nine fox tails.
The Nine-Tailed Fox had a graceful form, its nine tails swaying slowly behind it.
Accompanied by the yingying sound from its mouth, a strange fluctuation spread through the air.
The Green Turtle Beast seemed to be affected by the Nine-Tailed Fox's illusion sound, and its originally tense and vigilant expression gradually became dazed.
It was as if it had entered some kind of illusion, consciously extending its head and limbs. Its mouth seemed to be chewing something, its eyes were hazy, as if immersed in the joy of enjoying delicious food.
"Now!"
Long Chen's heart tensed, and his fingers plucked the lute strings again.
A sharp lute sound cut through the air, directly targeting the Green Turtle Beast's vital point.
"Pfft!"
With a light sound, an invisible Sound Wave Blade directly pierced the Green Turtle Beast's neck.
The Green Turtle Beast, originally lost in the illusion, suddenly trembled violently. Its eyes turned blood red, and it let out a deafening roar.
But immediately after, it fell down and soon stopped breathing.
Wisps of purple mist slowly rose from the massive corpse.
Long Chen easily killed the three-thousand-year cultivation Green Turtle Beast.
Ye Tianming was once again shocked.
The Nine-Tailed Fox summoned by Long Chen through the Demon Qin Sound also possessed considerable strength.
The Green Turtle Beast had no power to resist its mental attack.
Ye Tianming walked towards Long Chen.
"Xiao Chen, you succeeded. It was easier than I imagined."
Long Chen put away his martial soul and smiled slightly.
"Uncle Ye, the power of this Second Soul Skill has also exceeded my imagination."
"Yes, it is indeed powerful. I told you long ago that even a Soul King level Soul Master would probably find it difficult to resist the Nine-Tailed Fox's limit."
Not long after, the purple Thousand-Year Soul Ring had condensed into shape.
"Xiao Chen, adjust your state and prepare to absorb the Soul Ring."
"Okay."
Long Chen adjusted his state, closed his eyes, and concentrated, fully immersing himself in the absorption of the Soul Ring.
The surrounding air seemed to tremble slightly due to the immense energy of this Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
This was Long Chen's first time absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
The energy within the three-thousand-year Soul Ring was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, violent and difficult to control.
But Long Chen, relying on the physique strengthened by consuming whale rubber, easily resisted the impact of this power.
His body seemed to have turned into a solid dam, no matter how turbulent the energy waves were, they could be steadily guided into every corner of his body.
Time quietly passed, Long Chen's expression gradually changed from the initial solemnity to peace, revealing a faint luster.
The soul power within him was continuously refined and elevated through the fusion with the soul ring's energy, until the two completely merged into one.
When the last trace of energy was completely absorbed, Long Chen suddenly opened his eyes, which flashed with an even brighter light.
Seeing Long Chen wake up, Ye Tianming eagerly asked:
"Xiao Chen, you've finally finished absorbing the soul ring, how do you feel?"
Long Chen stood up and smiled:
"My soul power has increased by two ranks, reaching thirty-second rank. Moreover, I feel my body is filled with powerful strength."
"Very good, the newly acquired soul skill should be related to defense, right?"
"Correct, this is an offense-defense integration soul skill."
After Long Chen finished speaking, he slowly extended his right hand, and the Dark Night Demonic Lute Martial Soul reappeared.
As his fingertip lightly touched the lute strings, the Third Soul Ring shone brightly, and a mysterious and solemn aura permeated the air.
As Long Chen played, the Demon Qin Sound transformed into barely visible ripples, spreading outwards.
In the blink of an eye, a massive phantom of a turtle and snake combined slowly emerged.
It carried a heavy turtle shell, its snake body coiled, its massive and powerful snake tail swung in the air, its agile snake head revealed sharp teeth, continuously exhaling, its eyes revealing endless majesty.
The massive phantom enveloped Long Chen and the Dark Night Demonic Lute Martial Soul, as if providing him with an indestructible fortress.
"This is... Xuanwu?"
Ye Tianming looked at the scene before him in astonishment.
Xuanwu not only possessed extremely formidable defense but also ferocious offensive power.
Long Chen nodded.
"Uncle Ye, this is indeed Xuanwu, offense-defense integration."
Ye Tianming looked at Long Chen, his eyes full of gratification.
"That's great, this soul skill is very powerful! You are only thirty-second rank, and you already possess soul skills for strong offense, strong control, and strong defense, integrating offense, defense, and control. I dare say, among soul masters of the same level, no one is your opponent, even soul ancestors or soul kings would find it difficult to pose a threat to you."
Long Chen smiled.
"Uncle Ye, this soul skill doesn't seem that exaggerated. Can I go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy now?"
"Yes. However, you must remember what I told you, do not use the Devouring Power of your First Soul Skill in public."
"Yes, I understand."
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