Tianlin's Coma: The Shu Mountain Treasure Record

The purple ring rose above Tianlin's head. Before he had any chance to react, the thousand-year Soul Ring contracted and wrapped around his body, seeming as if it meant to crush him flat.

The ferocity of a thousand-year Soul Ring truly could not compare to that of a hundred-year Soul Ring. Tianlin felt as though he had been thrown into a sea of fire. Both his body and soul were being scorched by blazing flames.

In an instant, his insides felt as though they were burning. His body hurt so badly it was about to explode. The Holy Breath Barrier automatically protected its master, rapidly healing Tianlin's body.

"Xiao Tian, fire-attribute Soul Rings are naturally more overbearing than those of ordinary attributes. No matter how the Soul Ring's power crashes against your body, you must stay conscious. Remember, once you fall, you'll never get back up." Ever since Chen Xin had become a Titled Douluo, there had been little that could move him.

Yet he could not help worrying about Tianlin as he reached this critical juncture.

Tianlin gradually began adapting to the flames' scorching heat. Since his first Soul Ring was water-attributed, the Demon Sword, like the Holy Spirit Pearl, automatically released a chill to protect its master, greatly weakening the flames' temperature.

Tianlin also entered a state of inner observation. His Sea of Spirit was exceptionally stable. No matter how violently the flames raged outside, they could not destroy it.

Seeing his disciple's complexion gradually settle, Chen Xin finally relaxed. The most dangerous moment had passed. This brat had truly absorbed a thousand-year Soul Ring across ranks.

"Roar!"

But at that moment, Tianlin seemed to hear an enraged roar. Turning around, he saw that the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast's golden eyes had actually appeared within his spiritual world.

They then released a brilliant beam of light that shot into his eyes.

"Ah!" Tianlin cried out despite himself, fell backward, and passed out just like that.

"Xiao Tian, what's wrong?" Chen Xin was shocked pale. Tianlin had clearly succeeded just moments ago, so why had he suddenly fainted? He could not understand.

Perhaps Ning Fengzhi would know. Without hesitation, Chen Xin activated the Seven Kill Sword and used its third soul skill, Sword Wings Like Flying. He scooped Tianlin up and rushed back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at top speed.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Tianlin lay on the large bed in his room. Beside him, Ning Fengzhi and the two Sect Protecting Douluo all wore anxious expressions.

Ning Rongrong was crying so hard that tears streamed down her face. "Brother Sword, wake up and look at Rongrong. Rongrong won't make you angry ever again."

"Be good, Rongrong. Your Brother Sword will be fine. He's just tired from cultivation and needs to sleep for a few more days." Bone Douluo felt sorry for his granddaughter and picked Ning Rongrong up to comfort her.

"Fengzhi, when you examined Xiao Tian a few days ago, you said that both his body and soul were perfectly healthy. Then why hasn't he woken up? It's already been three days." Chen Xin was beside himself with worry.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "I don't understand it either. According to what Uncle Sword said, Tianlin had clearly absorbed the Soul Ring successfully, yet he suddenly fell unconscious at that moment. I've never seen anything like this before."

The reason Tianlin had not awakened was that his soul had suffered an inexplicable attack. Yet not only had it not harmed him, it had instead expanded his Sea of Spirit considerably.

For the past few days, his consciousness had remained within the Sea of Spirit, sorting out his suddenly surging Mental Power.

"Whew! Finally done." Within the Sea of Spirit, Tianlin let out a long breath. He did not know why the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast's eyes had suddenly appeared in his Sea of Spirit, but the benefits he had gained were undoubtedly enormous.

Now that his Mental Power had been sorted out, his Sea of Spirit was even more stable than before. He felt that if he used the Holy Breath Barrier now, its effects would definitely be stronger than they had been before.

Of course, that was not the most important thing. His greatest gain this time was neither the second Soul Ring nor the strengthening of his Mental Power. It was that the Shu Mountain Treasure Record in his mind had turned a page.

The second section of the Shu Mountain Treasure Record, the "Jade Balance Herb Classic," had been written by Cao Gu, one of the Shu Mountain Seven Sages. It recorded all kinds of medicinal herbs, including the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Jade Bone, and other herbs that had appeared in the original work. It not only described their effects, but also methods for preserving and consuming them.

Moreover, the alchemy section of the Herb Classic recorded how, if these immortal herbs were used as medicinal catalysts and refined alongside other herbs into immortal pills, some of them could produce effects greater than the immortal herbs themselves.

Shu Mountain truly deserved its reputation as a cultivation sect. Its records and applications of immortal herbs likely surpassed Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record tenfold.

This meant he no longer needed to curry favor with Tang San. He could even sweep up all the herbs before Tang San met Dugu Bo.

Of course, Tianlin's view of Tang San had not changed. They were not enemies and could be friends, but there was no longer any need to become close friends.

After all, he was planning to snatch the other man's immortal herbs. Calling each other brothers after that would be hard to justify.

And so, another day and night passed. Tianlin became completely immersed in studying the alchemy section of the Shu Mountain Treasure Record. He forgot about time and had no idea that four people outside were watching over him day and night.

"Brother Sword, why aren't you awake yet?" Ning Rongrong held a towel and gently wiped Tianlin's face.

If the other members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had seen this scene, their jaws would have dropped. Since when had their Little Devil Girl become so well-behaved? She was actually taking care of someone.

Outside the door, Ning Fengzhi sighed. "Thanks to Xiao Tian, Rongrong has truly become much more sensible than before. Sigh, I only hope Xiao Tian wakes up soon."

As a father utterly devoted to his daughter, he truly could not bear to see her crying herself to sleep every day.

Moreover, he firmly believed that the future hope of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, its future Sect Protecting Douluo, would never fall because of a mere thousand-year Soul Ring.

"Brother Sword, let me tell you, Rongrong's Soul Power has reached level fifteen too. I'm not as amazing as you, but Father keeps praising me for being the fastest-cultivating auxiliary-system soul master. Once you wake up, can I become your exclusive auxiliary soul master?" Ning Rongrong continued speaking, hoping her words would reach Tianlin's heart.

Perhaps heaven did not disappoint those with sincere hearts. Tianlin, within the Sea of Spirit, truly heard someone calling for him.

That voice... Rongrong!

Damn it. I was so busy studying the alchemy section of the Shu Mountain Treasure Record that I forgot there were family members outside worrying about me! Tianlin was immediately filled with regret.

He could study alchemy anytime. At the very least, he should have first let those outside know that he was safe. He had truly been too selfish.

With that thought, Tianlin immediately returned his consciousness to his body. In reality, he slowly opened his eyes and found Ning Rongrong gently wiping him down. Smiling, he said, "Rongrong, I'm back. Sorry for making you worry!"

Seeing Tianlin awaken, Ning Rongrong was overjoyed, and tears even welled up in her eyes. Yet she had not forgotten what mattered most. She dashed outside as fast as she could and shouted, "Sword Grandpa, Grandpa Bone, Father, come quickly! Brother Sword is awake!"