For Qin Tian, a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring was no pressure at all. For others, even a Quasi-Titled Douluo absorbing a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring for their ninth ring would have to proceed with extreme caution, lest the slightest mistake make them explode and die.
But Qin Tian was different. His Sixth Soul Ring had a lifespan of a hundred and fifty thousand years.
With the Evil God King's help, Qin Tian had undergone an immense transformation. The Water and Fire Dragon Kings' corpses had become resources for his cultivation, and their Soul Rings, Soul Bones, and Dragon Cores had all contributed to his growth.
These had originally been prepared by the Asura God King for his successor, but now they had benefited Qin Tian instead.
The Water and Fire Dragon Kings had been peak First-Level Gods, and their strength had made them renowned even in the Divine Realm.
Though they were dead, the energy contained in their bodies was immense—enough to transform Qin Tian completely.
What was more, when Qin Tian absorbed his Sixth Soul Ring, his body had undergone tremendous tempering, and the ring had greatly strengthened his physique.
A hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring might be other people's limit, but Qin Tian was nowhere near his own.
He sensed the immense Soul Power within the ring, yet felt not the slightest pressure. His confidence grew.
Without further hesitation, he increased his absorption. As he rapidly refined the Soul Power, the ring's lifespan continued to rise.
One hundred and ten thousand years, one hundred and twenty thousand, one hundred and thirty thousand, one hundred and forty thousand, one hundred and fifty thousand.
Several hours later, the ring's lifespan had reached a hundred and fifty thousand years, matching that of his Sixth Soul Ring.
The hundred-and-fifty-thousand-year Soul Ring was a vivid, deep red.
By now, Qin Tian felt a little pressure, but it only made him furrow his brow slightly.
"One hundred and fifty thousand years. It seems absorbing my Sixth Soul Ring greatly strengthened my physique. The lifespan of my Seventh Soul Ring will probably exceed my expectations."
Qin Tian had previously estimated that his Seventh Soul Ring would have about the same lifespan as his Sixth. Even if it surpassed it, he had expected only a hundred and sixty or a hundred and seventy thousand years. But now, things looked different.
He did not know that absorbing his Sixth Soul Ring had not only strengthened his physique, but had also further unleashed the power of his two divine External Soul Bones, making him stronger still. In addition, while he absorbed the ring, the Water and Fire Dragon Kings' Dragon Pearls had continuously released energy to strengthen his body.
All these factors combined had greatly improved his physique. As he was now, he could handle not only a hundred-and-seventy-thousand-year Soul Ring, but even one lasting a hundred and eighty thousand years.
Qin Tian stopped holding back and continued absorbing and refining the immense Soul Power within the ring.
One hundred and sixty thousand years, one hundred and seventy thousand, one hundred and eighty thousand.
When the ring's lifespan reached a hundred and eighty thousand years, he felt a terrifying pressure that made his heart seize.
"Whew!"
"One hundred and eighty thousand years. Still not enough."
Under immense pressure, Qin Tian knew he had not reached his limit. He had experienced the same thing while absorbing his Sixth Soul Ring, and he knew he could push further.
High above, in the Divine Realm, the Evil God King watched with admiration in his eyes.
"Good, good. As the successor of this God King, how could you cower here?"
"Only by breaking through boundaries and surpassing your limits can you lay the foundation for your next breakthrough."
The Evil God King was very satisfied with the successor he had chosen. He thoroughly approved of Qin Tian's approach.
Just as when Qin Tian absorbed his Sixth Soul Ring, even with his bones broken and meridians damaged, he had to reach his limit before stopping.
As time passed, Qin Tian was now drenched in blood from head to toe.
The Soul Ring above his head had also changed dramatically. A golden stripe had appeared on it.
Each golden stripe represented its lifespan. With one now visible on the ring, its lifespan had reached two hundred thousand years.
"I can't go on. I've reached my limit."
Qin Tian felt his body give way: his meridians were damaged, his bones shattered, and his flesh...
Qin Tian stopped absorbing. As soon as he did, the ring's lifespan stopped increasing and it settled firmly around his Martial Soul.
Once attached to his Martial Soul, the Soul Ring released an immense surge of energy that repaired his battered body.
Under that overwhelming energy, it took only a few breaths for his shattered bones to begin healing, his broken meridians to reconnect, and his flesh to recover.
"Whew! Whew! Whew!"
Qin Tian's forehead was covered in sweat. How could an ordinary person endure such pain? Without his extraordinary willpower and resolve, he would have broken down long ago.
"Hahaha!"
"Good, good. Two hundred and twenty thousand years! Two hundred and twenty thousand years! My Seventh Soul Ring is two hundred and twenty thousand years old. Who in the world can compare to me?"
"My Sixth Soul Ring is a hundred and fifty thousand years old, and my Seventh is two hundred and twenty thousand. Tell me, who else can match that?"
Qin Tian felt the immense power within him, his face brimming with pride.
After absorbing his Seventh Soul Ring, he finally sensed the level of his Soul Power.
Level seventy-eight. Absorbing his Sixth and Seventh Soul Rings in succession, together with his two divine rings and two divine External Soul Bones, had brought his Soul Power straight to level seventy-eight.
Although he had reached level sixty long ago and had also absorbed an Immortal Herb, the herb's energy had probably only granted him two or three levels.
A Soul Emperor's Soul Power was nothing like a Soul Elder's or a Soul Ancestor's. Besides, Qin Tian's Soul Power was purer and more abundant than other people's. For every level he gained, others would have to gain three or four.
"A level-seventy-eight Soul Saint at twelve years old! Heh heh, with what I've achieved, I'm unprecedented and unmatched. I'm one of a kind."
"Once Sister Xue finds out..."
Qin Tian wondered what Qian Renxue would do when she learned how powerful he had become.
When he saw her, he would show off his Sixth and Seventh Soul Rings. Qian Renxue would be green with envy.
And his Second Martial Soul, with those two dazzling golden divine rings—Qian Renxue would probably...
Qin Tian didn't dare think about it any further. He took several deep breaths to steady himself, then looked around, carefully surveying the area.
This was where the Water and Fire Dragon Kings had died. The energy here was far denser than outside, so Qin Tian immediately began searching.
"Dragon Blood Grass, Dragon Blood Fruit, Nine-Turn Dragon Blood Tree..."
"Dragon Blood Crystal, Dragon Source Stone, Blood Dragon Essence Crystal..."
Qin Tian searched every inch of the ground, gathering all the Immortal Herbs and minerals into his possession.
The Water and Fire Dragon Kings had been dead for many years, and the energy they had released had completely transformed the area. Everything stained by their dragon blood had become a top-grade material.
Only after finishing his search did Qin Tian leave the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, thoroughly pleased with himself.
Watching this, the Evil God King couldn't help twitching the corner of his mouth.
"My successor really is... Asura has truly gotten the short end of the stick this time..."
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