The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was, after all, a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Absorbing its Soul Ring was far more difficult than absorbing a thousand-year Soul Beast's.
As he absorbed its Soul Ring, Ling Yun had to withstand not only the shock of the Soul Power remaining in the ring but also the Soul Shock unleashed when the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear died.
Fortunately, after taking the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, his spiritual power had increased tremendously, enough to withstand the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's Soul Shock.
Just like that, Ling Yun quickly made it through the danger period. Two hours later, he slowly opened his eyes, and a powerful wave of Soul Pressure swept out around him, startling Dugu Bo into a cold sweat. He furrowed his brows and said,
"Level forty-seven?"
That was right. The six Immortal Herbs had not only made Ling Yun's Soul Skills stronger; their remaining medicinal power had also raised his cultivation to level forty-seven!
Of course, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's Soul Ring had also supplied him with a considerable amount of Soul Power.
"If I remember correctly, this kid isn't even eleven yet, is he? At this rate, he might become a Soul King around the age of twelve!"
A twelve-year-old Soul King—what kind of monstrous talent was that?
At that thought, Dugu Bo couldn't help thinking of Tang Hao. "They say the current Clear Sky Douluo is the youngest Titled Douluo in history, but that won't be true for long!"
Although he didn't know how old Ling Yun would be when he became a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo believed that one day, Ling Yun would surpass Tang Hao and become the youngest Titled Douluo.
Ling Yun slowly rose to his feet and released his Martial Soul. The moment the Five Spirit Lock appeared, four Soul Rings—yellow, purple, purple, and black—materialized one after another, floating slowly around him.
Anyone who saw that Soul Ring Configuration would be utterly astonished.
"Heh, kid, I never thought you'd really create a miracle! A thousand-year second ring and a ten-thousand-year fourth ring—your talent is truly astonishing!"
"I was just lucky. I happened to take a few Immortal Herbs that could strengthen my body."
Ling Yun scratched his head and smiled excitedly. Then he clenched his fist. After obtaining his fourth Soul Ring, he could transform into the Metal-type beast warrior, Iron Fist Tiger. He would gain tremendous strength and the ability to control metal.
That form would be incredibly useful in the arena tournament, because as far as he knew, almost all the arenas were made of metal.
Ling Yun then glanced at Dugu Bo's chest. Although Dugu Bo had treated the wound, blood was still seeping out and staining the bandages.
"Senior Dugu, is your injury all right?"
"It's nothing." Dugu Bo waved his hand. "I just didn't expect that beast to be so powerful. Getting hurt by a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast is a lifelong disgrace for this old man.
"I never imagined there could be such a powerful Soul Beast in this world. It's already this formidable at ten thousand years. If it grew to a hundred thousand years, I'm afraid even a Peerless Douluo wouldn't be its match."
After a pause, Dugu Bo continued, "All right, who knows whether there are more Soul Beasts like the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear nearby? This place isn't safe. We'd better hurry back."
Soul Beasts like the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear? Well, there really was one nearby.
As far as Ling Yun knew, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was in Sunset Forest right now. It was even more powerful than the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, and even Dugu Bo might not be its match.
The two said no more. They hurriedly took to the air and sped toward Heaven Dou City.
Once they reached Heaven Dou City, they went their separate ways. Dugu Bo was going to ask Prince Xue Xing to help him find a ten-thousand-year poison-attributed Soul Bone, while Ling Yun flew back to Blazing Academy.
Dugu Bo wasn't worried about Ling Yun's safety, either. Ling Yun's strength now surpassed that of more than ninety percent of the Soul Masters on the continent. He was a true expert!
Before long, Ling Yun returned to Blazing Academy. First, he went to the dean's office to let Huo Li know he was safe.
But as soon as he arrived at the dean's office, he saw Huo Wu pacing anxiously back and forth. Huo Wushuang sat in a chair, looking thoroughly glum.
Seeing this, Ling Yun was startled. He smiled and said, "Sister Huo Wu, Brother Wushuang, I'm back!"
"Ling Yun, you're finally back!"
Huo Wu immediately ran over and felt his shoulders, checking whether he was missing an arm or a leg.
"Ling Yun, I heard Poison Douluo took you away. He didn't give you a hard time, did he?"
Huo Wu asked anxiously. She had heard that Dugu Bo had a bad temper and reputation. If anything had happened to Ling Yun, it would have been disastrous.
Seeing how concerned Huo Wu was about him warmed Ling Yun's heart. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sister Huo Wu. Senior Dugu didn't give me any trouble. Besides, I'm in excellent shape right now. See for yourself."
As he spoke, Ling Yun released his Martial Soul, and the Soul Rings appeared. The instant Huo Li, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang saw the pitch-black ten-thousand-year Soul Ring, they could no longer sit still. Their eyes widened in shock.
"A ten-thousand-year Soul Ring!"
After a long moment, Huo Li murmured, "Ling Yun, has your Soul Power reached level forty-seven? My heavens, how did you manage that?"
Huo Li wasn't surprised that Ling Yun could absorb a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring. After all, this wasn't the first time Ling Yun had absorbed a Soul Ring beyond his level.
What truly shocked him was that Ling Yun's cultivation had risen twelve levels in a mere day, reaching level forty-seven!
Hearing that, Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang were astonished as well.
"Hehe, to thank me, Senior Dugu took me to a treasure land. There, I found quite a few medicinal herbs that help with cultivation..."
Ling Yun told the three of them the whole story, leaving them quietly clicking their tongues in amazement. They hadn't expected him to have such an extraordinary encounter.
At that moment, Huo Wushuang smiled expectantly. "So, my dear little brother Ling Yun, did you bring your big brother an Immortal Herb that can improve his cultivation?"
"Hehe, I didn't find an Immortal Herb suitable for you, Brother Wushuang, but I did prepare quite a few top-grade herbs that can improve cultivation."
Ling Yun smiled faintly and took three fiery-red mushrooms from his Soul Tool Ring, placing them in front of the three of them.
The moment the three mushrooms appeared, they all felt their Martial Souls stir inside them, as if yearning for something.
Ling Yun promptly explained, "These are Red Fire Dragon Ganoderma, top-grade herbs with a fire attribute. If a fire-attributed Soul Master takes one, their cultivation will definitely improve.
"Sister Huo Wu, you should take them right away. Just eat them raw, then use your Soul Power to refine their medicinal essence."
"Is it really that simple? Then let me try one first." Huo Li spoke up first, determined to test it for his children.
Although he didn't believe Ling Yun would harm him, what if Ling Yun had misjudged the herb's properties, and Huo Wu or Huo Wushuang got hurt or poisoned? That would be bad.
So he decided to take one first. With his Soul Douluo cultivation, a little mushroom wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
In an instant, Huo Li picked up a Red Fire Dragon Ganoderma and swallowed it, then meditated to refine its medicinal essence.
Before long, he opened his eyes. The power of fire in his Martial Soul had increased considerably, and his Soul Power had shot straight to the peak of level eighty-five!
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