Lin Qingmo's Strength Was Truly Terrifying!

The Soul Power Lamp inside the tent emitted a soft glow, casting the shadows of the two people onto the tent fabric, which swayed gently in the night breeze.

Lin Qingmo snapped out of his thoughts and turned his gaze to the girl in front of him.

She kept her head down, her fingertips trembling with nervousness.

"Beyond-Limit Spirit Ring isn't something you can just tough out; it requires that your body and Martial Soul can withstand the impact of the corresponding age limit."

His voice was faint, yet it felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over him.

"Your body has been eroded by the venom of the Jade Phosphorus Snake for many years, and your meridians have many hidden injuries."

"The upper limit of Martial Soul is also locked; directly absorbing a high-age Spirit Ring will only result in the body exploding and death."

Dugu Yan's eyelashes trembled.

Her head drooped even lower, her fingertips twisted until they turned white, and a wave of disappointment washed over her.

As expected... this kind of thing is never that easy. Zhu Zhuqing and the others were able to do it, so they must be more talented than her.

She bit her lip, about to say "I understand," but the words hadn't even left her mouth.

Lin Qingmo suddenly raised his hand.

Two streaks of light shot out from his Storage Soul Tool and hovered in front of her.

It was a white, gelatinous substance, about the size of a fist, with a warm, lustrous sheen.

The other flower was a pink, exotic bloom, with petals layered upon each other like stacked clouds, emitting a delicate fragrance.

Dugu Yan subconsciously took a breath.

The fragrance permeated my lungs, and the sluggishness in my body caused by years of toxins actually lessened considerably.

"This is Whale Rubber."

Lin Qingmo's voice remained steady.

"It can enhance your physical attributes and help you resist the energy impact of higher-age Spirit Ring."

"Take it first, and slowly absorb it by circulating your Soul Power."

Dugu Yan's breath hitched, and she stared blankly at the Whale Rubber in front of her.

Not only did he not refuse, he even gave him the treasure directly?

"Take it."

Lin Qingmo's tone was calm, yet carried an air of undeniable authority.

"You're mine, so take this as a gift."

You are mine.

These four words were like sparks that splashed into her heart, Dugu Yan's cheeks suddenly burned.

She bit her lip and reached out to take the Whale Rubber.

Without further hesitation, he tilted his head back and swallowed the Whale Rubber.

"Circulate your Soul Power, don't get distracted."

Lin Qingmo's voice rang out just in time, interrupting her momentary daze.

Dugu Yan immediately composed herself, sat cross-legged, and focused all her energy on circulating her Soul Power.

Half an hour later.

She slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and opened her eyes.

My body was filled with an unprecedented sense of power, and even the meridians that had been aching for years became relaxed and unobstructed.

Just as she was about to say thank you, she saw the pink, exotic flower slowly float in front of her.

"This is the Aromatic Silk Beauty, a Immortal Herb."

Lin Qingmo looked at her and explained, "If you eat it, your Martial Soul might even evolve."

Martial Soul Evolution?

Dugu Yan stopped breathing.

She dreamed of Martial Soul Evolution her Jade Phosphorus Snake martial soul.

Her grandfather's Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor was a top-tier poison-type Martial Soul on the entire continent, a height she had always looked up to.

Now, Lin Qingmo casually takes out a Immortal Herb and claims it can help her complete her Martial Soul Evolution?

She stared in disbelief at the seemingly delicate flower before her, a surge of emotion welling up within her.

He carefully took the Aromatic Silk Beauty and put it into his mouth.

The moment the Immortal Herb entered his stomach, a surge of scalding heat exploded forth, rushing into his limbs and bones.

Her Martial Soul was released uncontrollably.

A small, bright green snake coiled behind her, flicking its tongue and hissing.

As the medicinal effects continued to surge in, the Jade Phosphorus Snake's body began to grow wildly larger.

The scales gradually changed from emerald green to a deep purplish-black, with faint golden patterns emerging on them, like ancient totems.

On the snake's head, a pair of small, jade-colored horns slowly grew.

The originally cold and gloomy aura gradually became majestic and domineering, carrying the unique pressure of an emperor.

The air inside the tent became thick and viscous, with dense poisonous Soul Power surging within, but it was firmly locked inside by the Soul Power barrier Lin Qingmo, without leaking out in the slightest.

At this moment, Dugu Yan's Soul Power Level also broke through the bottleneck and steadily entered level 40.

She slowly opened her eyes.

Feeling the surging Soul Power within his body, and the unprecedentedly powerful force within his Martial Soul, a thought arose in his mind—

The giant snake reappeared behind them.

It's not the Jade Phosphorus Snake.

It's the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor!

The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor is exactly like his grandfather, and even has a purer aura!

She really did it.

Martial Soul Evolution, Bottleneck Breakthrough.

The problem that had troubled her for so long was solved by Lin Qingmo in just a short while.

She turned her head and looked at the boy sitting not far away.

He remained calm and composed, as if he had only done something insignificant.

Light streamed through the gaps in the tent, illuminating his profile and highlighting his defined jawline. The composure in his eyes and brows made him seem nothing like a teenager.

"..."

Dugu Yan's heart pounded out of control once again.

An indescribable emotion welled up inside her—gratitude, admiration, and the undisguised flutter of a young girl's heart.

In a moment of impulse, my body acted before my reason.

She walked quickly to Lin Qingmo, bent down, and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek.

Only when she touched her slightly cool skin did she realize what she had done.

Her face instantly turned as red as if it were about to bleed, and even her ears felt burning.

She didn't dare look at Lin Qingmo's reaction, and simply said, "Thank you, Young Master!"

He turned around, lifted the tent flap, ran out, and disappeared into the night.

Lin Qingmo touched the side of his cheek where he had been kissed; a trace of warmth still lingered.

He stared at the empty tent entrance, paused for a moment, then shook his head with a chuckle.

"This girl is really energetic and decisive."

Nothing more was said that night.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the campsite came alive with activity.

One by one, everyone emerged from their tents and gathered around the campfire, preparing to return to the Academy that day.

Dugu Yan was the last one to arrive.

She changed into a new, stylish outfit, her long hair tied in a high ponytail, and her entire demeanor changed.

With relaxed eyebrows and eyes that exuded confidence, he possessed a subtle air of arrogance.

She walked to the front of the group, meeting everyone's gaze, and said, "I've broken through level 40, so today's schedule will probably have to be changed. Help me hunt for my Fourth Spirit Ring."

One sentence instantly silenced the previously noisy campsite.

All eyes were fixed on Dugu Yan, filled with astonishment.

Xiao Wu paused, the half-eaten carrot in her hand near her mouth, blinked, and a thought crossed her mind.

When we set up camp yesterday evening, Dugu Yan was complaining that she was stuck at level 39 with no progress, and overnight she broke through to level 40?

It's obvious without even thinking that it was A-Qing who did it.

She chewed on a carrot and gave Lin Qingmo a meaningful look.

Last night, when she got up in the middle of the night, she saw Dugu Yan enter A-Qing's tent with her own eyes.

The group continued deeper into the Sunset Forest.

In just half a day, they found their target in a valley.

It was a Jade Phosphorus Snake over six meters long, its entire body a deep green, its scales gleaming with a cold light—it possessed eight thousand years of cultivation.

A strong toxin emanated from it, and the surrounding vegetation had withered and turned black, clearly indicating its extreme toxicity.

Lin Qingmo spotted it immediately. "This is it."

"Yanzi, I'll control it, you kill it and absorb the Spirit Ring."

Liu Erlong didn't need to lift a finger.

As soon as he finished speaking, countless Blue Silver Grass burst forth from the ground, surging towards the eight-thousand-year-old Jade Phosphorus Snake like a tidal wave.

The grass swayed and, in the blink of an eye, wrapped the Jade Phosphorus Snake tightly.

The Jade Phosphorus Snake struggled frantically, opening its massive mouth to spew out thick green venom that sizzled as it splashed onto the Blue Silver Grass.

But those Blue Silver Grass were incredibly tough; it couldn't tear them apart at all.

"Zzzzz!!!"

Suddenly, the dozens of Blue Silver Grass Entanglement around the Jade Phosphorus Snake burst forth with dazzling lightning.

Lightning flashed and spread along the Snake Body, filling the air with the smell of burning.

Before long, a charred Jade Phosphorus Snake, emitting the aroma of roasted meat, lay dying on the ground.

Everyone who witnessed this scene held their breath.

An eight-thousand-year-old Soul Beast requires considerable effort even for Spirit King to deal with.

But in Lin Qingmo's hands, they didn't even have a chance to resist.

Is this Lin Qingmo's strength?

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with shock—it was simply... horrifying!