Third Spirit Skill, Thorn Thunderstorm

"Moreover, taking the Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass together could forge a powerful body immune to both ice and fire."

Upon hearing that, Dugu Yan immediately became a little shy. "Isn't Whale Rubber used for that sort of thing?"

Dugu Bo was also astonished. "Yeah, kid, don't mess around."

"I really am not. When we get back, I'll eat it for you to see."

"Fine!"

Not long afterward, the three of them set off for the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Spirit Beasts here were the most numerous in all of Douluo Continent, and it was also the easiest place to find ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts.

Moreover, the Magic Thorn Tree was here.

This was Zhou Tao's second visit to the Star Dou Great Forest. Feeling the dense Soul Power in the air once more, he could not help but marvel inwardly.

As expected of the largest Spirit Beast Forest, its ecosystem was far better than anywhere else.

They wandered through the forest for many days and eventually reached the outer region.

Fortunately, their luck was good.

Five days later, a purple flood dragon over forty to fifty meters long appeared before them.

"It's actually a Jade-Eyed Poison Flood Dragon!"

"Grandpa, I want this poison flood dragon as my Spirit Ring!"

The reason Dugu Yan had come along was to obtain her third Spirit Ring.

Her talent was also exceptional. After consuming many Immortal Herbs and having her Martial Soul evolve, her Soul Power had risen rapidly.

That was the allure of Immortal Herbs.

Facing the colossal creature before him, Zhou Tao's eyes lit up.

This was a poison flood dragon, and it carried True Dragon bloodline within its body.

If absorbed, it might allow the Jade Scale Snake Martial Soul to evolve even further.

"Senior, after killing this Flood Dragon Snake, remember to extract its bloodline. It can be used to upgrade the Jade Scale Snake Martial Soul."

"Is this the treasure you mentioned that could bring about its ultimate transformation?"

Dugu Bo could not help asking curiously. What exactly was the treasure Zhou Tao had mentioned?

After all, he was greatly looking forward to the Jade Scale Snake transforming into a divine dragon.

"No, it is something else. Senior, just wait."

Dugu Bo nodded, then began battling the Jade-Eyed Poison Flood Dragon.

A vast amount of Jade Phosphor Snake Venom directly poisoned the several-thousand-year Spirit Beast into collapse.

Dugu Yan finished it off and began absorbing her third Spirit Ring.

"Kid, a ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring isn't so easy to absorb. While you can still turn back, don't stubbornly persist."

"If anything goes wrong, you won't have a chance to regret it."

A trace of seriousness flashed across Dugu Bo's face as he spoke to Zhou Tao again.

"Senior, I appreciate your concern."

"Even if there is no precedent on Douluo Continent, I have no fear."

"Then let me, Zhou Tao, be the first to eat crab!"

Not long afterward, they set out again to search for the Magic Thorn Tree.

After half a month of searching, they finally found a Magic Thorn Tree that was entirely azure within a forest.

This Magic Thorn Tree was just over ten thousand years old, and its vitality was so vigorous that it was terrifying.

These trees were extremely rare and looked little different from ordinary large trees.

But upon closer inspection, one would discover that the tree was covered in densely packed Thorn Fruits.

Every fruit was covered in spikes.

Under the sunlight, these fruits reflected dazzling rays of light. Packed densely together, they made for a spectacular sight.

"This kind of tree is extremely dangerous. Once those fruits ripen, they will automatically explode."

"It is said that only after exploding will this tree's seeds shed their hard outer shell and take root to sprout."

"Do you really want to absorb this ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring?"

After explaining the unique aspects of the Magic Thorn Tree, Dugu Bo voiced his doubts once again.

"Senior, please help me severely injure this tree."

Zhou Tao was resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

Dugu Bo did not ask again. Instead, he used Jade Phosphor Snake Venom to poison the tree to death.

Against an immobile tree, his Jade Phosphor Snake Venom was extremely effective.

Several hours later, Zhou Tao unleashed a strand of Lightning Power and killed the Magic Thorn Tree.

A black Spirit Ring slowly rose from the tree's remains and floated to Zhou Tao's side.

Without hesitation, Zhou Tao immediately began absorbing the Spirit Ring.

At this moment, Dugu Yan watched Zhou Tao absorb the ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring, her heart filled with worry.

"Grandpa, can Zhou Tao really succeed?"

"I don't want him to die."

Dugu Yan looked worried as she turned to Dugu Bo.

"This kid doesn't seem like someone reckless. Since he has made his decision, he must be capable of it."

"This old man believes in him."

"He is the one who cured the Jade Phosphor Snake Venom."

Dugu Bo said calmly.

Since Zhou Tao had chosen to take a gamble, all he could do was choose to believe in him.

The two of them watched Zhou Tao nervously.

If anything went wrong with Zhou Tao, Dugu Bo would immediately intervene.

As a Titled Douluo, he could forcibly cut off Soul Power and stop Zhou Tao from absorbing the Spirit Ring.

But the consequences would be severe.

If he did that, Zhou Tao's physique and spirit would be damaged, and his potential would greatly diminish.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Dugu Bo would not do so.

However, to their surprise, the entire process went rather smoothly.

Zhou Tao did not even reveal a pained expression. It was as though everything had fallen naturally into place, without the slightest ripple.

Three days later.

Zhou Tao opened his eyes. A black Spirit Ring rose from beneath his feet and hovered at his side.

Seeing this, both of them could not help breathing a sigh of relief.

Dugu Yan, in particular, angrily marched up to Zhou Tao and raised her little fist, pounding his chest. "You scared me to death."

"Don't take such risks again!"

Tears of joy filled Dugu Yan's pretty face.

"Yan Yan, I'm fine."

"My body can completely withstand a ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring."

Zhou Tao comforted her.

At that moment, Dugu Bo also stepped forward. "Xiao Tao, congratulations. You have created new history."

"A ten-thousand-year third Spirit Ring is simply unbelievable."

"Quick, test it out and see what effect this Spirit Ring has."

Dugu Bo was extremely curious.

What kind of Spirit Skill could this Magic Thorn Tree grant?

The corners of Zhou Tao's lips curved up slightly as he said, "Senior, watch closely!"

"This is Thorn Thunderstorm!"

"With a single thought, I can release hundreds of thorn-covered Lightning Balls and make them explode directly in front of my enemies!"

"Even if hundreds of enemies surrounded me, they would gain nothing from it."

In just a few casual words, Zhou Tao fully displayed the power of the Thorn Thunderstorm Spirit Skill.

"Kid, the power of your Spirit Skill rivals my Jade Phosphor Snake Venom."

"An invincible area-of-effect Spirit Skill. You really are lucky."

Hearing Zhou Tao's words, even Dugu Bo felt somewhat envious.

"This Spirit Skill truly is excellent. Once released, it will definitely be a massive deterrent."

After all, releasing hundreds of bombs at once would force any Spirit Master to evade.

This Spirit Skill was absolutely a great killing weapon.

"Just luck. Fortunately, I gained another group attack Spirit Skill. I won't have to worry about being surrounded in the future."

"I alone am an army of Spirit Masters!"

Upon hearing the words "group attack Spirit Skill," the two of them were immediately stunned.