Ten-Thousand-Year Fourth Ring

Chapter 29: Ten-Thousand-Year Fourth Ring

Dugu Bo was once again astonished by Long Chen's words.

The energy impact of a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring was a huge test for a Soul Master.

Even he had only dared to attempt absorbing a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring after his soul power reached the Fiftieth Rank.

Yet Long Chen, a Soul Master who had just entered the Fortieth Rank, possessed such confidence.

"Kid, are you really sure you can withstand the energy impact of a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring?"

"Senior, no need to worry, I have already decided."

Long Chen smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with determination.

He had consumed Whale Rubber, and coupled with the body-refining effects of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot, his body was no longer comparable to ordinary Soul Masters.

Furthermore, he had specifically consumed that plant, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, a few days ago, and his mental power had also been greatly enhanced.

Therefore, he believed he could withstand the energy impact of a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

Dugu Bo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then nodded.

"Alright, since you are so confident, then I will accompany you to the Star Dou Great Forest."

The two immediately set off for the Star Dou Great Forest.

They reached their destination in less than two days.

Long Chen was no stranger to this forest; he had been here many times.

However, he had never ventured into the Forest Depths before.

This time, they needed to find a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, which was difficult to encounter in the outer areas of the forest and required going deeper.

Relying on his rich experience and keen perception, Dugu Bo led Long Chen towards the Forest Center.

After two days of searching, they finally found their target in a Secluded Valley.

The Soul Beast was four meters long, with a huge build. Its fur was like ink, its eyes flickered with a dark red light, and it exuded a heart-palpitating aura.

Dugu Bo said softly:

"It's a Ten-Thousand-Year Ghost Tiger."

"It'll be this one!"

A hint of excitement flashed in Long Chen's eyes.

"Senior, let me handle this Ghost Tiger myself."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's face changed.

"What kind of joke are you playing, kid? This is a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with formidable Combat Power. Moreover, its speed is faster than ordinary tiger-type soul beasts. You've only just reached level forty; you're no match for it."

"How will I know if I don't try?"

Dugu Bo gently shook his head and smiled, saying:

"You're too confident, kid. Not only did you absorb a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, but you also want to hunt a ten-thousand-year cultivation Ghost Tiger alone."

"If I can't handle it, it's not too late for you to make a move."

"You'll never shed tears until you see the coffin. Fine, then go and try."

Under Dugu Bo's gaze, which held a hint of worry mixed with anticipation, Long Chen's figure unfurled as he moved alone to face the Ten-Thousand-Year Ghost Tiger.

Long Chen's mind focused, and his Dark Night Demonic Lute Martial Soul instantly appeared before him.

As his fingertip lightly plucked, a series of low and mysterious lute sounds echoed through the valley, striking the depths of the Ghost Tiger's soul.

The Ghost Tiger was startled by the sudden lute sound. Its eyes blazed with a deep red light, and it roared, pouncing fiercely at Long Chen. Its speed was like a black lightning bolt.

Facing this surging offensive, Long Chen was prepared.

His fingers danced rapidly across the lute strings. As the lute sound surged, a massive green Xuanwu Phantom tightly enveloped his entire body.

The Ghost Tiger's claws and fangs fiercely impacted the Xuanwu Phantom, but only caused ripples. They were unable to penetrate the seemingly fragile yet incredibly strong light-and-shadow defense.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo was shocked.

He hadn't expected that Long Chen, as a Control System Soul Master, would have such powerful defense, easily resisting the Ten-Thousand-Year Ghost Tiger's attacks.

What astonished Dugu Bo even more was that behind the Xuanwu Phantom, a massive snake tail quietly extended, flexibly coiling around the Ghost Tiger and restricting its movements.

However, the Ghost Tiger was, after all, a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and would not yield easily.

It roared repeatedly, its soul power surging within its body. Its powerful strength broke free from the Xuanwu Phantom's restraint.

When it attacked again, its body suddenly split into two, transforming into two identical black shadows that struck towards the head and tail of the Xuanwu Phantom, respectively.

Facing the Ghost Tiger's cunning counterattack, a cold smile curled on Long Chen's lips.

With a slight movement of his finger, his First Soul Skill was suddenly activated.

A colossal Taotie Phantom appeared out of thin air, carrying the momentum of devouring all things, and collided head-on with the Ghost Tiger's main body.

Upon seeing the Taotie Phantom with its human face and sheep's body, Dugu Bo was once again shocked.

"What is this now? Why are Long Chen's soul skills all so weird? What an evil kid."

Under Long Chen's control, the gluttonous beast and the ghost tiger's true forms engaged in a fierce battle, tearing at each other madly.

Although the ferocious monster was just an illusion, it possessed an attack power comparable to a real entity.

After a fierce struggle, the gluttonous beast displayed its overwhelming strength, biting down on the ghost tiger's neck.

The immense power left the ghost tiger struggling in vain. Finally, amidst a desperate roar, it was completely suppressed and bitten to death by the gluttonous beast.

"How... how is this possible?!"

"He killed a ghost tiger with ten thousand years of cultivation using a hundred-year soul skill!"

Dugu Bo witnessed the entire process from the side, his expression beyond shock.

He never imagined that the ferocious beast summoned by Long Chen through his lute sound would be so powerful.

Long Chen put away his Dark Night Demonic Lute Martial Soul.

Dugu Bo walked towards him.

"Kid, what was that monster you summoned with your lute sound? I've never seen it before."

"It's called Taotie, an ancient ferocious beast."

"Taotie?"

Dugu Bo shook his head.

"Kid, your soul skills are too bizarre. I've lived for seventy or eighty years, and I've never seen a soul master or soul skills like yours. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed someone could kill a soul beast with ten thousand years of cultivation using a hundred-year soul skill."

Long Chen smiled, not offering much explanation.

Dugu Bo now realized that Long Chen's confidence stemmed from his own powerful strength.

"Alright, adjust your state and prepare to absorb the soul ring. I'll guard the formation for you."

"Okay, thanks."

Wisps of black mist slowly rose from the ghost tiger's corpse, gradually condensing in the air into a ten thousand year soul ring emitting black light.

Long Chen adjusted his state, drew the ten thousand year soul ring over, and then began to absorb it.

As the soul ring absorption progressed, surges of immense energy surged within Long Chen's body, like rivers flowing into the sea, magnificent and vast.

Long Chen felt the massive energy impact, sweat beading on his forehead, but he gritted his teeth and persevered.

Dugu Bo watched closely from the side, ready to deal with any potential accidents.

Although he trusted Long Chen, absorbing a ten thousand year soul ring was still a huge test for a fourteen-year-old youth soul master who had just reached level forty.

Time ticked by, and the aura around Long Chen gradually stabilized. His previously violently fluctuating soul power also began to calm down.

Dugu Bo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed Long Chen had successfully passed the most dangerous stage.