Four Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Skills, Strength Soars

The sea surface returned to calm, with only shattered ice crystals glittering under the sunlight, bearing witness to the harrowing battle that had just taken place.

Leng Jun stared at the three sections of the corpse floating on the sea, still somewhat dazed.

A Deep Sea Giant Demon with a cultivation of a hundred thousand years had been slain just like that?

From beginning to end, the battle had lasted less than a quarter of an hour.

Wisps of red mist slowly rose from the three sections of the corpse, gathering and swirling above the sea before gradually condensing into a ring.

Blood-red light flowed across the ring—it was the unmistakable mark of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring!

Under the glow of that red light, even the seawater seemed to have been stained with a layer of blood.

The Soul Ring grew increasingly solid, hovering three meters above the sea and radiating energy fluctuations that made one's heart palpitate.

"This Soul Ring is yours."

Xu Feng said to Leng Jun.

Leng Jun looked at his somewhat unfamiliar granddaughter and knew that she was still possessed by Phoenix.

He understood clearly that, with his own strength, it would have been absolutely impossible for him to kill this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Phoenix had suppressed the Deep Sea Giant Demon, allowing him the chance to deliver the final blow.

"Senior Phoenix, thank you."

"No need to be polite. Adjust your condition and prepare to absorb the Soul Ring. I'll stand guard for you."

As he spoke, Xu Feng took out the Dragon Abyss Boat and infused it with Soul Power.

The small boat unfolded atop the sea, transforming into a shuttle-shaped vessel.

Xu Feng stood at the bow, his gaze sweeping across the surrounding waters.

Although the Deep Sea Demon Octopus Emperor was dead, other powerful Soul Beasts might still exist in these waters. He could not be disturbed in the slightest while absorbing the Soul Ring.

After adjusting his condition, Leng Jun looked at the fully formed red Soul Ring, took a deep breath, and a flash of excitement passed through his eyes.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring—this was an opportunity countless Titled Douluo dreamed of obtaining!

Without further hesitation, Leng Jun circulated his Soul Power and began absorbing the energy within the Soul Ring.

Seeing this, Xu Feng nodded in satisfaction.

Leng Jun had a solid foundation, a resolute will, and had taken the Primordial Immortal Herb. Absorbing this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring should not pose much of a problem.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was guaranteed to produce a Soul Bone.

Xu Feng shifted his gaze to the three sections of the corpse on the sea.

He released his spiritual power and carefully scanned each section of the corpse.

Suddenly, a faint blue-violet light flickered within one of the sections, then rapidly dimmed as it sank toward the seabed!

A sharp gleam flashed through Xu Feng's eyes.

He raised his hand and made a grasping motion. Ice-blue Soul Power transformed into an invisible hand, instantly piercing through the seawater and firmly seizing the blue-violet light that was about to sink into the abyss!

"Come up!"

Xu Feng shouted softly, drawing back his Soul Power and bringing the light out of the water.

The light flickered in his palm, revealing its true form.

It was a bone the size of a palm.

Its entire body was blue-violet, with natural patterns flowing across its surface, emitting powerful spiritual fluctuations.

Judging by its shape, it was a head Soul Bone.

"Bing'er, did you see that?"

"I did. Is that a skull?"

"That's right. The Deep Sea Demon Octopus Emperor's greatest strength was its spiritual power. This head Soul Bone should have inherited its spiritual attribute, making it highly suitable for your grandfather."

"Phoenix Brother, thank you. Without you, Grandfather could never have obtained such an opportunity."

"This is his fortune. Once he wakes after absorbing the Soul Ring, give it to him yourself."

Xu Feng put away the Soul Bone.

"Bing'er, I'll return the body to you. That battle consumed some of your strength. This is a good chance to test the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone's recovery ability. You should be able to return to peak condition soon."

"Alright, I'll try it."

Shui Bing'er's consciousness regained control of her body.

She felt a wave of weakness wash over her.

She immediately sat down cross-legged and released the right leg bone.

Blue-gold light spread from her right leg, enveloping her entire body.

Warm life energy flowed like a gentle stream, nourishing every inch of her meridians and every cell.

Her depleted Soul Power recovered at an astonishing speed, and her fatigue rapidly faded.

"The Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone truly deserved to be called a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. Its restorative effects were astonishing. My Soul Power has already recovered to ninety percent, and my physical condition has returned to its peak."

"Good. Rest for a while first. Your grandfather still needs some time to absorb the soul ring."

"Mm."

Shui Bing'er opened her eyes and looked toward her grandfather.

Leng Jun was still immersed in the process of absorbing the soul ring.

His aura was steady, while the fluctuations of his Soul Power gradually grew stronger. Everything appeared to be going smoothly.

Three mornings later.

"Success..."

Leng Jun opened his eyes and murmured to himself as he sensed the surging Soul Power within his body.

The boost in energy brought by the Hundred Thousand Year soul ring far exceeded his expectations.

"Grandfather!"

Shui Bing'er called out joyfully.

Leng Jun looked at his granddaughter, and his gaze softened.

He knew Bing'er had returned.

"Bing'er, you've worked hard."

"I'm fine, Grandfather. How do you feel?"

"Wonderful—better than ever before!"

Leng Jun rose to his feet and, unable to contain himself, released his soul rings.

Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red!

The scarlet Hundred Thousand Year soul ring radiated a heart-palpitating aura.

Leng Jun withdrew his soul rings and said excitedly:

"My ninth soul ring has granted me two hundred-thousand-year skills. One is 'Demonic Sound,' a spiritual attack-type sound wave that can create illusions and strike directly at an opponent's soul weaknesses. The other is 'Endless Cold Abyss,' a domain-type skill that strengthens allies while suppressing opponents."

"Grandfather, both are incredibly powerful skills."

"Yes, a Hundred Thousand Year soul ring truly is extraordinary. Bing'er, we owe Phoenix greatly for this."

Shui Bing'er smiled sweetly and took out the blue-purple soul bone.

"Grandfather, there's also this. This is the soul bone dropped by the Deep Sea Demon Octopus Emperor. Judging by its shape, it's a head soul bone. Phoenix said it should carry a spiritual attribute. You should fuse with it."

Leng Jun's pupils contracted slightly when he saw the soul bone.

He had just obtained the Demon Octopus Emperor's soul ring. If he fused with this head soul bone from the same source as well, the effect would be even better.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. I'll remember Phoenix's kindness."

Leng Jun accepted the soul bone. Without another word, he sat cross-legged and began fusing with it.

The process went far more smoothly than absorbing the soul ring.

The soul bone and soul ring came from the same source, and their energy attributes were completely identical. There was almost no rejection during the fusion.

Blue-purple light enveloped Leng Jun's head, gradually seeping in and merging with him.

An hour later, the light receded.

Leng Jun opened his eyes, and a deep purple gleam flashed through them.

He slowly stood up, sensing the information that had appeared in his mind. A look of delight emerged on his face.

"Grandfather, how is it?"

"The energy brought by a Hundred Thousand Year soul ring and soul bone is simply unbelievable! My Soul Power has actually risen four levels in a row, reaching rank ninety-four!"

"That's wonderful! Congratulations, Grandfather! Your strength has increased tremendously!"

Both grandfather and granddaughter were exhilarated.

After a soul master reached rank ninety and advanced to the level of a Titled Douluo, every further increase in Soul Power became incomparably difficult.

Yet Leng Jun had risen four whole ranks at once.

"This soul bone has also granted me two hundred-thousand-year skills."

Leng Jun explained:

"One is 'Invisible Arrow.' It condenses spiritual power to attack opponents silently and without warning, making it impossible to guard against. The other is 'Self-Healing,' inheriting the Deep Sea Demon Octopus Emperor's powerful regenerative ability. So long as the injury isn't fatal, I can recover quickly."

Shui Bing'er clapped her hands in delight.

"Grandfather, that means you now have four hundred-thousand-year soul skills. Your overall strength has undergone a qualitative leap compared to before."

"Yes. All of this was bestowed by Phoenix."

Leng Jun's heart was filled with gratitude.

His soaring strength left him unable to calm himself. It took him quite a while to recover his composure.

"Bing'er, next we should find a suitable soul beast for you."

"Mm, Senior Phoenix has already made arrangements."

"Then let's set off."

"Alright."

Shui Bing'er took out the compass and used Soul Power to propel the Dragon Abyss Boat toward another stretch of sea...