The group returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Branch Sect without incident. The relocation was nearly complete. The once-secluded valley was now dotted with buildings and heavily fortified. Though it lacked the grandeur of their former home, it was more hidden and secure, blending subtly with the surrounding, unusual terrain to form a natural barrier.
When they learned that Lin Yi had successfully absorbed the nine-thousand-year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Soul Ring and that his Soul Power had surged straight to level eighty-two, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo Gu Rong were both delighted. The sect had gained another powerful fighter, a much-needed shot in the arm amid these turbulent times.
After returning to the sect and taking a brief rest, Lin Yi could hardly wait to test the might of his newly acquired Eighth Soul Skill, "Thousand Jun Barrier." His teacher, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, was the perfect test.
The two stood facing each other in a secluded, open Trial Grounds in the rear mountains, its perimeter protected by a Soul Power barrier.
"Teacher, please guide me." Lin Yi cupped his hands, his eyes alight with anticipation.
Chen Xin gave a slight nod, his expression calm. "Don't hold back. Let me see what your new Soul Skill can do."
Lin Yi took a deep breath, and his Soul Power surged in an instant! One yellow, one yellow, two purple, and four black Soul Rings rose in succession from beneath his feet. The formidable aura of a Soul Douluo spread through the area. The eighth black Soul Ring was unfathomably deep, its edges shimmering with dark gold and icy blue light, revealing its peak, ninety-thousand-year quality.
"Eighth Soul Skill, Thousand Jun Barrier!"
Lin Yi gave a low shout, and his Eighth Soul Ring suddenly blazed! The earth within