Dugu Yan Tests Her Physical Strength, Steadily Absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Ring!

(Those who have read it may feel that the first few paragraphs of this chapter are somewhat similar to the last few paragraphs of the previous chapter. That is because I noticed some flaws in the previous chapter and revised it. It does not affect the reading experience.)

Logically speaking, the pressure of Level 45 was something only a Level 45 Soul Ancestor could withstand. Even with some variation, it should not exceed three levels!

"Grandpa, stop!"

"This is Level 46!"

"Grandpa, stop! Stop, stop!" Before Dugu Bo could finish speaking or raise the pressure any further, Dugu Yao cried out hysterically, terrified that the pressure would reach Level 46 the next second!

Dugu Bo instantly withdrew the pressure. Dugu Yao had already collapsed limply to the ground, gasping for breath. Although enduring Level 45 pressure was extremely painful for him—

He enjoyed it nonetheless.

"Level 45... I can actually withstand Level 45 pressure. Now, I'm only six years old. Does that mean that once my Soul Power Level reaches 30, I'll be able to withstand Level 50 pressure?"

Dugu Yao was ecstatic. He truly had not absorbed those three Immortal Herbs for nothing. His ability to withstand Level 45 pressure was the best proof!

"Yao'er, Yao'er, you really are a monster! Those Immortal Herbs of yours enhanced your body so greatly. Your physical strength can actually withstand Level 45 pressure. That's terrifying!"

Dugu Xin hurriedly helped Dugu Yao up from the ground, his face full of excitement.

Wouldn't absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Ring be a sure thing now? And it had to be a high-age Thousand-Year Soul Ring, or it would be a waste of a body strong enough to withstand Level 45 pressure!

"I have cultivated an Immunity to Water and Fire Body and an Indestructible Vajra Body. Being able to withstand Grandpa's Level 45 pressure is nothing!"

Although Dugu Yao looked exhausted, he still wore a smile. Clearly, he was very satisfied with his physical strength.

Just as he tried to stand, exhaustion struck him and he sank back onto the ground. Xiangliu on his shoulder affectionately rubbed against his cheek. Xiangliu deserved some credit for his ability to withstand Level 45 pressure as well.

Dugu Bo's gaze stirred as he looked at Dugu Yao. "A Level 10 soul master can absorb a Soul Ring of around 423 years. A Level 20 soul master can absorb one of around 764 years."

"A Level 30 soul master can absorb one of around 1,760 years, while a Level 40 soul master can absorb a 5,000-year Soul Ring!"

"This is common knowledge in the world of soul masters. But because you absorbed Immortal Herbs, Yao'er, your physical strength has increased dramatically, and you can withstand Level 45 pressure!"

"Then absorbing a Soul Ring of around 8,000 years should not be a problem." At this point, Dugu Bo drew in a sharp breath. "An 8,000-year Second Soul Ring... for the Second Soul Ring to reach 8,000 years, it's simply unbelievable!"

"Of course, 8,000 years is only theoretically possible. There is no problem in theory, but it is not safe. Yao'er, your future is bright!"

"There is no need to risk absorbing an 8,000-year Soul Ring. To be safe, you should absorb a 7,000-year Soul Ring instead. What do you think, Yao'er?"

Naturally, Dugu Yao had no objections. At the time, he had only hoped to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring. He had never even considered an 8,000-year Soul Ring.

Seven thousand years it was. With physical strength equivalent to Level 45, absorbing a 7,000-year Soul Ring would at least pose no danger.

Dugu Yao said, "Grandpa, test Yanyan's physical strength. Yanyan's Innate Soul Power is Level 10. With the Immortal Herbs she absorbed, as long as her physical strength reaches Level 30, absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Ring will be completely possible!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan, who stood beside Lin Wanqiu, stepped forward with a resolute look in her eyes. She came before Dugu Bo and said, "Grandpa, come on! Let's see whether my physical strength can withstand your Level 30 pressure, just as Brother hopes!"

Looking at the determined Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo raised his hand and stroked her head with a smile. "Then let's give it a try, Yanyan!"

With that, Dugu Bo suddenly released his pressure. "Yanyan, this is Level 10 pressure!"

Dugu Xin and Lin Wanqiu, standing nearby, were somewhat worried. Could Yanyan withstand Father's Level 30 pressure? Even if she could not withstand Level 30, Level 25, 26, or 27 would be enough!

Dugu Yao, on the other hand, remained very calm. Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone could nourish tendons and bones and circulate energy through the seven meridians and eight channels. It also strengthened the body.

The Bodhi Foundation Grass was the same. Its effects were simply not as outrageous as his Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot.

Even if Dugu Yan's physical strength fell far short of Level 30 and she could not absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, he still had a second plan!

"Yanyan, this is Level 20 pressure!" Dugu Bo raised the pressure by another level, increasing it by ten levels at once!

But Dugu Yan was clearly not Dugu Yao. The Immortal Herbs she had absorbed offered limited improvements to physical strength. Level 20 pressure alone had already placed enormous strain on her!

Enduring the Level 20 pressure, Dugu Yan gritted her teeth and said, "Grandpa, I'm not Brother. You should raise the pressure one level at a time!"

Dugu Bo nodded. "All right!"

"Yanyan, this is Level 21 pressure!"

"Yanyan, this is Level 22 pressure!"

"Yanyan, this is Level 23 pressure!"

Watching Dugu Yan continue to hold on with difficulty, Dugu Bo could not help asking, "Yanyan, can you still endure it? If you cannot, I can withdraw the pressure!"

"Grandpa, I can. Keep raising it!"

"Yanyan, this is Level 24 pressure!"

"Yanyan, this is Level 25 pressure!"

When the pressure reached Level 25, Dugu Yan had nearly reached her limit. She was already half-crouching, and her Martial Soul automatically manifested to ease the pressure brought by Level 25!

The Three-Phase Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul opened its bloody maw and roared, helping Dugu Yan share the burden of the pressure!

"Yanyan, do you wish to continue?" Dugu Bo asked. At the same time, he understood that Dugu Yan was still different from Dugu Yao. Being able to withstand Level 25 pressure was already very impressive!

After activating her Martial Soul, the pressure's effect on Dugu Yan had greatly diminished. She slowly straightened her back, her petite body radiating resilience as she thought, Even if I can't reach Brother's level, I must reach Level 30!

Dugu Yan's eyes were resolute as she said firmly, "Grandpa, keep increasing the pressure. I can do it!"

Watching Dugu Yan's performance, Dugu Yao rubbed his chin and thought, Looks like Yanyan won't be able to withstand Level 30 pressure. But this is already very good. Once she takes Whale Rubber, absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Ring will be no problem at all.