Crimson King

Using his secondary combustion state against a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast was undoubtedly like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

But adhering to the principle that even a lion used its full strength when hunting a rabbit, he decided to end the battle quickly.

After all, this was someone else's territory. His current strength was still insufficient for him to act without restraint in this place.

The Dark Demon Evil Tiger had lost all its previous ferocity and turned tail to flee.

Naturally, Yu Wuyi would not let the duck that had reached his mouth fly away—especially when he was the one who could fly.

The thrusters on his legs erupted, instantly lifting him into the air as he launched a Rider Kick at the Dark Demon Evil Tiger!

The kick landed squarely on its back!

Boom!!

But he had clearly underestimated the power of the Rider Kick. Even after holding back, the residual force made the earth tremble and sent dust billowing into the sky!

When the smoke and dust dispersed, an enormous crater was revealed, while only the lower half of the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's corpse remained!

"Fortunately, the lower half is still here. A soul ring this suitable is pretty hard to find. I wonder whether a Soul Beast can still condense a soul ring if there's no corpse left."

Looking at the pitch-black soul ring before him, Yu Wuyi immediately decided to absorb it on the spot.

The commotion just now was enough to intimidate ordinary Soul Beasts and keep them from approaching recklessly. This was the perfect opportunity.

However, he also needed to finish quickly, because the same commotion would attract stronger Soul Beasts as well.

Canceling the fusion, Yu Wuyi arrived before the soul ring.

Although this was his first time absorbing a soul ring, he seemed to know the method instinctively.

He extended his right hand, released his soul power to establish a connection with the soul ring, then slowly integrated it into his body.

That was roughly the process.

But what was astonishing was that the moment he established a connection with the soul ring, the ten-thousand-year soul ring rushed directly into his body!

At the same time, four soul skills appeared in his mind—precisely the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's soul skills!

As the soul ring fused with him, his soul power broke through to level 11, and his body was greatly strengthened by the ten-thousand-year soul ring.

"But where are the side effects?"

Yu Wuyi was somewhat puzzled. Logically speaking, for the physique of a little Soul Master with only level 10 soul power, being able to endure a hundred-year soul ring was already considered exceptionally gifted.

Otherwise, the optimal soul ring configuration would not begin with hundred-year soul rings.

While there was no shortage of peerless geniuses capable of enduring thousand-year soul rings at level 10, such people were far too rare.

But if it rose to the level of a ten-thousand-year soul ring, only a second martial soul could achieve that.

At first, Yu Wuyi had merely intended to give it a try. After all, to be honest, soul rings below ten thousand years were simply beneath his notice.

Absorbing a soul ring was a slow process, so even if his body could not withstand the power, he could forcibly stop it.

With the Reverse Cursed Technique, there was no need to worry about damage to his body at all.

But what he had not expected was that this ten-thousand-year soul ring not only fused with him instantly, but also brought him no pain whatsoever, as though it had willingly fused with him.

Even more surprising were the four soul skills. All Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent shared a common understanding.

That was, one soul ring would grant a Soul Master only one soul skill. This was true from ten-year soul rings to ten-thousand-year soul rings; only upon reaching the hundred-thousand-year level would one grant two.

Yet he had obtained four soul skills from a ten-thousand-year soul ring? Or were these all the soul skills possessed by this Soul Beast?

He had thought that acquiring soul rings could only increase his soul power level, because the Limitless Technique was not a normal martial soul to begin with. It should not have been able to gain additional soul skills.

Yet not only could it gain them, it had gained four at once!

With a thought from Yu Wuyi, a pitch-black domain unfolded—the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's Night Domain!

"So I really can use it. That's quite an unexpected bonus. This trip was worth it."

Not only had he learned that he could absorb ten-thousand-year soul rings without any pressure, he had also discovered that the soul skills gained from martial souls and soul rings were not directly connected in his case.

It had been a tremendously fruitful haul.

"Next time, I'll try a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. But I need to raise Sam's roleplay progress as quickly as possible first. Otherwise, it'll be troublesome if I run into Di Tian."

By his estimate, as long as his roleplay progress reached 50%, he would no longer need to fear Di Tian. At the very least, Di Tian would not be able to stop him.

Whoosh—

Boom!!!

Just as Yu Wuyi was thinking, a ghostly flame fireball several meters in diameter struck him directly!

In an instant, the ground began to split apart. Soaring dust blotted out the sky, turning everything within a mile into hell on earth!

A burly figure slowly approached. It stood over five meters tall, its entire body crimson red. Three imposing lion-like heads radiated majesty, while its terrifying fangs gleamed with crimson-gold light.

At the center of the attack, a white figure burst through the smoke and dust, flying into the air.

Looking at the terrifying sight before him, Yu Wuyi's expression became much more solemn.

Fortunately, he had the Limitless Technique. Even a Super Douluo would have struggled to take that blow head-on! Yu Wuyi secretly rejoiced.

Then, his gaze turned icy as he looked toward the culprit behind it all.

That soul beast was watching him as well, humanlike surprise flashing through its eyes. It had not held back that attack just now, yet the other party appeared completely uninjured.

Name: Crimson King

Race: Three-Headed Crimson Demon Hound

Cultivation: 300,000 years

Abilities: Hellfire, Violet Nether Skyfall, Netherflame Shattering Orb, Crimson Abyss Demon Body, True Dragon Endowment.

The Crimson King, ranked eighth among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts—no wonder it could create such a commotion.

Yu Wuyi was unusually calm inside. When he was angry, he did not roar loudly or become emotionally agitated like others.

Instead, it all turned into cold killing intent. The angrier he became, the clearer his mind grew.

With his current abilities, he could kill it, but it would take considerable effort. The commotion from their battle would definitely draw Di Tian's attention.

Fighting now would certainly be more trouble than it was worth, so he decided...

"System, remind me when Di Tian notices this place."

[Understood]

Unexpectedly, the system not only replied but also agreed to his request.

But Yu Wuyi had only one thought in his mind right now.

Can't kill it? Then I'll maim it as badly as I can before Di Tian gets here!

You dared to ambush me? Even if Di Tian were your father, it wouldn't save you!

In an instant, towering flames surged from Sam's body! A pitch-black domain instantly enveloped the Crimson King!

A one-ring Night Domain naturally posed no threat to the Crimson King. Its body merely shuddered, and the domain shattered at once.

But the Crimson King discovered in horror that the white figure had already appeared before it!

BOOM!!!

A punch without the slightest restraint, carrying ultimate flames and the force of warped space, slammed into the top of the Crimson King's middle head!

A massive shockwave erupted, snapping the surrounding trees in response!

And the Crimson King's enormous five-meter body was actually driven back more than ten meters!

"ROAR!!"

Even an attack of that level only inflicted a moderate injury on the Crimson King's middle head.

But the intense pain provoked its ferocity!

Black flames ignited around its body, and its aura surged rapidly upward!

A purple jewel radiating terrifying heat condensed above its head and instantly shot toward Yu Wuyi!

Netherflame Shattering Orb!

The purple jewel exploded before Yu Wuyi. Black flames surged out like a flood, swallowing him whole!

Feeling the bone-splitting pain constantly coming from the top of its head, the Crimson King's eyes were filled with rage.

Hit directly by that attack, I refuse to believe you can still come out unscathed!