Seeking a Spirit Ring for the Second Spirit Soul

Half a year of time flowed quietly by amidst the near-stagnant chill and surging elemental power of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Lin Yi sat cross-legged at the core of the Ice Spring, his aura nearly merging with the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice. Only the increasingly profound and majestic fluctuations of his soul power signaled the refinement of his strength.

On this day, the soul power surging within his body once again broke through an invisible barrier, reaching level seventy-four! Although advancement becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses, his speed remained far beyond that of ordinary people under such excellent cultivation conditions.

Just as he was stabilizing his cultivation, the lazy yet slightly excited voice of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm echoed in his sea of consciousness: "Whoa! Not bad, kid, level seventy-four! And Brother can feel that your body and mental power have reached a truly monstrous level of resilience after being continuously nourished by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and Brother's own origin power!"

It wiggled its chubby body, its tone turning serious: "The time has come! Your second martial soul, that Ice Dragon, is fully capable of bearing the power of a soul ring! Moreover, with your current foundation, you should start with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring! Brother suggests you choose a hundred-thousand-year level for your very first ring! Not only will this grant your Ice Dragon Martial Soul terrifying power from the start and greatly enhance your combat capability, but more importantly, the vast energy and soul origin contained within a hundred-thousand-year soul ring will further temper your body and mental power, providing immeasurable benefits to your subsequent cultivation speed!"

A hundred-thousand-year soul ring! As the first soul ring for a second martial soul!

Even with Lin Yi's firm resolve, his heart could not help but surge upon hearing this suggestion. This meant that once his Ice Dragon Martial Soul obtained a soul ring, its starting point would surpass the finish line of the vast majority of soul masters in the world! The boost in combat power would be a leap of epic proportions!

Without any hesitation, he immediately ended his seclusion and found Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who was stationed at the branch sect. Through him, he urgently contacted Sect Master Ning Fengzhi and his teacher, Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

Several days later, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin arrived together. When they heard Lin Yi's request in the secret chamber, even with all their experience and knowledge, they could not help but be moved.

"A hundred-thousand-year soul ring... as the first soul ring for a second martial soul?" Bone Douluo Gu Rong gasped, staring at Lin Yi. "Kid, do you know what a hundred-thousand-year soul beast implies? That is an existence comparable to a human Super Douluo, or even stronger! Its desperate final counterattack and soul shock are far beyond those of a seventy-thousand-year soul beast!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin looked at Lin Yi with sharp eyes and said in a deep voice, "Are you certain your body and mental power can withstand it?"

Lin Yi met his teacher's gaze, his eyes firm and unwavering. "Teacher, Sect Master, Senior Gu Rong, this disciple is certain. After being tempered by many opportunities, especially the Tian Meng... er, some special encounters of my own, my foundation far exceeds my peers. A hundred-thousand-year soul ring is my best choice at present, and it is a necessary one. Only in this way can I possess enough power to protect the sect and the people I wish to protect in the storms that may come in the future."

His mention of "future storms" caused the expressions of the three men to tighten. They naturally understood what Lin Yi was referring to.

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a long time, his wise eyes flickering with calculation and resolve. He knew well how dangerous obtaining a hundred-thousand-year soul ring was, but he was even more aware of Lin Yi's irreplaceable value to the sect and his terrifying potential. Investing in Lin Yi was investing in the future of the sect!

Finally, Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath and said decisively, "Very well! Since you have such determination and confidence, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will do everything in its power to assist you!"

He looked at Chen Xin and Gu Rong, his tone solemn. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, this soul hunt is no small matter. The target is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, and the danger far exceeds anything we have faced before. I have decided to go personally to provide you with the strongest support using the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! We must ensure that Lin Yi is absolutely safe!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin nodded, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. "A hundred-thousand-year soul beast... very well. It has been a long time since I stretched my limbs. I shall accompany you to meet this top-tier hegemon of the soul beast world!"

Bone Douluo Gu Rong also grinned and rubbed his hands together. "Hehe, two Super Douluos plus Fengzhi's full support—even a hundred-thousand-year soul beast can be slain..."

With Sect Master Ning Fengzhi leading the team personally, and two Super Douluos—Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong—acting as protectors, all just to hunt a single hundred-thousand-year soul beast! Such a lineup was incredibly luxurious, and it showed just how much the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect valued Lin Yi!

When the news spread, a flash of imperceptible complexity crossed Xiao Wu's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by worry. She gripped Lin Yi's hand tightly. "You must be careful!" Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, but the tight line of her lips betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

After careful deliberation and intelligence analysis, the target was set as one of the three great kings of the Far North, a hegemon known for strength and defense—the Titan Snow Demon King!

This beast possessed the bloodline of a Titan Giant, stood over thirty meters tall, possessed infinite strength and astonishing defense, and could manipulate terrifying ice and snow storms. With the environmental boost of the Far North, its strength was comparable to a level ninety-eight Super Douluo! It was chosen because its attributes were quite compatible with the domineering and fierce nature of the Ice Dragon Martial Soul. If successful, the soul skill obtained would surely be extremely powerful.

The group set off once again, venturing deep into the forbidden zone of the Far North. With the experience from their last trip, the journey went much more smoothly, but the closer they got to the Titan Snow Demon King's territory, the heavier the atmosphere became. The air was filled with a heart-stopping, primal aura, and even the howling cold wind seemed to carry a heavy pressure.

Deep within a massive ice rift valley, as if cleaved by a giant axe, they finally found their target.

It was a behemoth that looked like a mountain cast from ice! It lay prone in the center of the ice valley like a sleeping ancient demon god. Its entire body was covered in thick ice armor resembling blue crystal, its muscles knotted and filled with explosive power.

The pressure unconsciously emitted even while it slept was enough to make the surrounding air almost solidify!

"Prepare to move!" Ning Fengzhi's expression was grave as the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda already hovered before him, and brilliant nine-colored light began to swirl.