At this moment, Qian Yu had to admit that he had truly played with fire this time.
He had overestimated himself and, likewise, underestimated the power of a 100,000-year Soul Ring.
Even with the current conditions in his favor, absorbing a 100,000-year Soul Ring directly was still beyond what he could endure.
All the power he possessed had exceeded his understanding.
He had to admit that he had been far too presumptuous.
Or perhaps, he had looked down upon Douluo Continent far too much.
Though he appeared to show nothing on the surface, he had always held onto the pride of a transmigrator deep within his heart.
Have I messed this up?
He felt his body gradually expanding, swelling up like a balloon.
Even though he circulated his Mysterious Heaven Skill with all his might, he could not immediately refine the vast power contained within.
Therefore, Qian Yu waited.
He waited for that final glimmer of hope.
"Tell me the truth, did you plan this all along?"
Sensing Qian Yu's dire situation, Qian Renxue let out a soft sigh.
She had only just recovered some strength and regained consciousness.
Yet this brat had already made such a reckless move.
Knowing full well it was impossible, he still chose to do it.
Wasn't it obvious?
He was making her clean up the mess.
But if she did, she didn't know how much longer she would have to fall back into a deep slumber.
"You could also choose... not to help me..."
Qian Yu endured the excruciating pain, using every ounce of his strength to force these words out.
It was true; there was an element of calculating against Qian Renxue in this matter.
However, he had hoped more than anything that he wouldn't need to rely on that calculation.
Because that would have proven, from another perspective, that his own strength was sufficient.
Now it seemed he had overestimated himself once again.
He still required Qian Renxue's assistance.
"What do you mean 'choose not to help you'? Do I really have a choice?"
"If you die, I will cease to exist as well!"
"I see it now; you just find me annoying and don't want me to stay awake!"
Qian Renxue's tone was filled with resentment and gnashed teeth.
At this point, there was simply no choice left.
Since that was the case, she had no other option but to give in.
But as for this arrogant brat, she was determined to make him suffer a little.
Therefore, Qian Renxue did not act immediately, instead letting that vast power run wild and ravage Qian Yu's body.
Damn it, you really can't offend a woman, especially a petty one...
Qian Yu finally realized that Qian Renxue was using this opportunity to torture him.
But since things had reached this point, what else could he do?
He could only endure it in silence.
Who told him to scheme against this woman in the first place?
Fortunately, just as he was about to reach his breaking point, Qian Renxue immediately used her divine soul power to suppress and channel that violent soul power.
With that, Qian Yu gained the conditions to slowly absorb the soul power, no longer needing to worry about being completely blown apart by it.
Time passed slowly, and it was not until three days later that Qian Yu successfully absorbed the 100,000-year Soul Ring.
By then, he was in a state of near-total collapse.
He couldn't muster even a shred of power within his body.
Feeling his own condition, Qian Yu reckoned that it would take at least half a year to a year before he could stand up again.
This was truly terrible news.
However, in his current situation, there was no time to think about such things.
It was better to leave first.
After all, no one could be certain when the Blue Silver Empress might appear.
Before leaving, Yan followed Qian Yu's instructions and set another massive fire.
The entire Blue Silver Forest was subjected to burning and destruction.
If the previous fire had been to force the Blue Silver King to reveal itself, then this one was to erase all evidence.
After all, none of them were entirely sure if the Blue Silver Grass clan possessed any special methods.
If any Blue Silver Grass soul beast used a unique ability to leave behind information, it would be disastrous if Ah Yin and the others arrived and discovered their identities.
Even so, Qian Yu still felt uneasy.
But given the current conditions, this was all they could do.
The group then hurried away.
Although this excursion had carried significant risks, the harvest was quite impressive.
Qian Yu had not only obtained a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring but also a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.
Furthermore, it was a head soul bone.
The value of a Hundred Thousand Year head soul bone was beyond imagination.
Let alone their current standing, even the Martial Soul Hall of the past would have found it difficult to produce one.
Regrettably, they all already possessed head soul bones.
Consequently, this soul bone fell into the hands of Xie Yue.
"This... is it really for me?"
Looking at the soul bone in his hands, Xie Yue still found it hard to believe.
A soul bone with life attributes was almost universally compatible; even those with destruction-attribute martial souls could fuse with a life-attribute soul bone.
Xie Yue was well aware that there were degrees of closeness in their group regarding Qian Yu.
Clearly, this soul bone was more suitable for Lüzhu, who had the best relationship with Qian Yu.
He had never expected that this head soul bone would end up in his own hands.
"Fuse with it. We need power now, and you also need to break through to the Soul Douluo realm as quickly as possible."
"Perhaps even achieve the rank of Title Douluo!"
Qian Yu lay there, watching the still-hesitant Xie Yue, and spoke to persuade him.
On this matter, he was extremely rational.
Ultimately, this soul bone was obtained through their collective soul hunting; according to the rules of the soul master world, the soul bone should rightfully go to the strongest person among them.
It was only because they had seen so many soul bones recently that the group had become less greedy for them.
The focus was more on who was the most compatible.
But there was a bottom line to this.
If this soul bone belonged to one of them, the others wouldn't say anything.
But if the soul bone were given to someone who hadn't participated in the hunt, even if they didn't voice their objections, they would inevitably feel some resentment deep down.
It could even lead to rifts forming.
Even though many were now deeply convinced by him, Qian Yu still kept his status in mind at all times.
As of now, he was only a Soul Ancestor.
On the Douluo Continent, at the end of the day, strength was what commanded respect.
Of course, Qian Yu had other motives for doing this.
If Xie Yue obtained this soul bone, he might gain a healing soul skill, which would mean Qian Yu wouldn't have to lie there for so long.
As long as he could channel his soul power, perhaps he could rely on the Hundred Thousand Year Dark Blue Silver Grass Soul Ring he had obtained to recover from his injuries rapidly.
"Thank you!"
Xie Yue did not refuse again, instead gripping the soul bone tightly.
He then fused with it right in front of everyone.
This was a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone; even his sister, back when she was the Saintess of the Martial Soul Hall, had never had the opportunity to obtain one.
Xie Yue had never imagined that he would have the luck to acquire a soul bone of such age.
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