Breakthrough, an Ordinary Fourth Soul Skill!

The ring hovered quietly, radiating a soft yet profound purple glow that clearly illuminated Tang San's slightly surprised face.

Purple light flowed across his brow and eyes, lending his entire person an uncanny air.

Even the surrounding air seemed to quiet with the appearance of that Soul Ring. The occasional chirps of insects and calls of birds from the distant woods seemed muted as well.

"Xiao San, hurry and absorb it. We'll stand guard for you."

Liu Erlong's urging reached Tang San's ears.

Her voice was forthright and direct, carrying a decisive sharpness that brooked no delay.

Her gaze vigilantly swept the surroundings. Though the Crypt Demon Spider had fled, Sunset Forest was never short on danger, especially while the air was thick with the pungent scent of blood.

Tang San took a deep breath and nodded lightly.

He walked to the middle of a relatively level patch of grass, spread his legs slightly, and assumed the posture most conducive to absorbing a Soul Ring.

At his urging, Soul Power surged from his dantian, and a cluster of Blue Silver Grass shimmering with blue light appeared at his feet.

The Blue Silver Grass spread outward from beside his feet. Every blade swayed gently in the breeze, giving off a soft aura of life.

The blue glow illuminated Tang San's still somewhat youthful face, making him appear far gentler than usual.

Drawn by the aura of the Blue Silver Grass, the purple Soul Ring floating before him trembled twice, then slowly rose from in front of him like a feather caught in the wind.

The Soul Ring spun twice in midair before steadily coming to a stop around a foot above Tang San's head.

Purple light spilled down from overhead, as though draping him in a thin veil of violet gauze.