Razorbone Earth Dragon, First Millennium Soul Ring

Ye An and Zhang Lexuan accepted the rings and froze almost simultaneously.

The storage ring in Ye An's hand was entirely gold, while Zhang Lexuan's was silver. They looked like matching couples' rings... Who knew where Du Busi had found such things.

It was worth mentioning that although Du Busi greatly disdained Soul Tools and firmly believed that a Soul Master's strength came from within, he could still accept convenient creations like Storage Soul Tools.

But... only those.

As for other auxiliary Soul Tools, such as soul power-storing Milk Bottles and flying Soul Tools, Du Busi dismissed them with contempt, let alone offensive Soul Tools.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Ye An and Zhang Lexuan exchanged a glance, then respectfully gave Du Busi a slight bow.

Under the watchful eyes of Du Busi and Jin Peng, Ye An decisively put the ring on the middle finger of his left hand.

This ring was actually somewhat too large for Ye An at his current age. Yet the instant he put it on, it automatically shrank and fit perfectly around his middle finger.

Seeing this, Zhang Lexuan pursed her lips and put her ring on the middle finger of her right hand.

They had so tacitly chosen the middle fingers of their left and right hands?

Du Busi glanced at Ye An with interest, then looked at the slightly flushed Zhang Lexuan—Xiao An might not know what that meant, but it seemed Xiao Xuan did!

A ring on the middle finger of the left hand signified engagement or being deeply in love; for a girl to wear one on the middle finger of her right hand meant she was taken.

Not bad, not bad.

Du Busi nodded in satisfaction and handed the Silvermoon Mad Lion's right leg bone to Zhang Lexuan with relief. "Put this Soul Bone into your storage ring. Next, we'll hunt a Soul Ring for Xiao An."

"Alright, Teacher."

The four continued deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest. Before long, they arrived in an area of exposed rock.

The surrounding trees suddenly grew sparse, jagged boulders jutted from the soil, and cracked grayish-white stone lay everywhere beneath their feet.

Du Busi suddenly stopped, his brows imperceptibly knitting together.

But soon, a faint smile appeared on his face. "This beast has hidden itself quite well!"

As soon as he spoke, Jin Peng moved. He drove a fist straight into the ground.

Du Busi pulled Ye An and Zhang Lexuan back two steps. At that very moment, the rocks beneath them suddenly trembled, as though something were about to burst out from below.

The ground abruptly split apart. A fissure two zhang wide burst open like a spiderweb, and amid the flying rubble, a pale white horn was the first to pierce the surface. Its surface was covered in spiral grooves and gleamed with a cold, ivory-white luster.

Then, the Soul Beast emerged completely.

It was a terrifying creature resembling a Bone Dragon, its entire body covered in bone-like scales. Along its spine grew rows of barbed bone blades, sharp as knives.

"Our luck is truly good! It's actually a Razorbone Earth Dragon!"

"Razorbone Earth Dragons are draconic creatures. Though they have eyes, they actually rely on sensing vibrations in the ground and scents in the air to lock onto their prey. The bone blades on their bodies are their best hunting weapons, while those bone-like scales provide powerful defense. Among millennium Soul Beasts, it can already be considered a minor overlord."

"This Razorbone Earth Dragon is around fifteen hundred years old, perfectly suited to your White Bone Martial Soul."

As Du Busi spoke, the Razorbone Earth Dragon slightly raised its head and cautiously swept its gaze over the group.

Apparently sensing the formidable strength of Du Busi and Jin Peng, the Razorbone Earth Dragon paused briefly before trying to flee, with no intention of lingering.

But Jin Peng was quick to react. He closed in and threw another punch, smashing the Razorbone Earth Dragon directly into the ground.

Golden Body Douluo Jin Peng possessed a body-type Martial Soul. His physique was fierce and powerful, with exceptional defensive and offensive capabilities, and his torso was like cast gold. It could be said that his body itself was the strongest weapon.

That punch stripped the Razorbone Earth Dragon of all ability to resist.

"Xiao An, kill this Soul Beast and absorb its Soul Ring. Fifteen hundred years should be right at the limit of what you can withstand. It's somewhat risky, but... not impossible to attempt."

Hearing Du Busi's words, Ye An nodded. Taking the dagger Du Busi had prepared beforehand, he slowly stepped forward.

"The Razorbone Earth Dragon's weakness is precisely those seemingly useless eyes. Just stab directly into its eye socket."

Du Busi's voice sounded at just the right moment. Ye An nodded and, following Du Busi's instructions, thrust the dagger straight into its eye socket.

His first time personally killing a Soul Beast... Ye An felt a trace of discomfort, but it was quickly washed away by the joy of soon absorbing his first Soul Ring.

Watching the purple Soul Ring rise from the Razorbone Earth Dragon's body, Ye An took a deep breath and sat down cross-legged.

"Focus your mind and calm your breath. Guide the Soul Ring into your body!"

As Du Busi's voice rang out, the Soul Ring seemed to be drawn by some invisible force. It slowly floated toward Ye An and settled around his body, then transformed into motes of light that gradually fused into him.

Du Busi and Jin Peng unconsciously held their breath, unable to stop themselves from feeling nervous.

Although Du Busi judged that Ye An's physical condition could fully withstand a millennium Soul Ring, this was, after all, an unprecedented first millennium Soul Ring. It was impossible not to be nervous.

Zhang Lexuan's beautiful eyes were fixed tightly on Ye An, afraid that something might go wrong while he absorbed the Soul Ring.

Fortunately, Ye An showed no sign of pain or discomfort throughout the entire absorption process.

After roughly the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Ye An suddenly opened his eyes. Beneath his feet, a purple Soul Ring appeared!

He succeeded... Xiao An really did it!

A first millennium Soul Ring!

Something even Tang San, who had become a god ten thousand years ago, had failed to accomplish!

Du Busi and Jin Peng exchanged a glance, both seeing the excitement in the other's eyes. Zhang Lexuan quietly let out a breath of relief, and a smile returned to her lips.

"Xiao An, how do you feel? Do you feel any discomfort?"

Although Ye An looked completely fine, Du Busi could not help but ask.

Only after Ye An shook his head did Du Busi finally let out a long breath.

"Good! As expected of my, Du Busi's, disciple! A first millennium Soul Ring... Hahahaha!" Du Busi laughed heartily, then hurriedly asked, "What Soul Skill did this first millennium Soul Ring bring you?"