Not, Are You Serious?

"Alright. Willow Leaf Bamboo Soul Rings are much gentler to absorb than those from beasts. I'll let you try. If you fail, I can still save you."

Seeing the determination on Jiang Chen's face, Bibi Dong had no choice but to agree.

Hehe, if I directly absorb a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring, won't I scare you, my bargain-bin teacher, half to death!

Near a water source, they found a bamboo stalk ten centimeters thick in diameter and roughly twenty meters tall.

Bibi Dong carefully examined the bamboo before saying, "Xiao Chen, this bamboo is around one thousand, perhaps close to two thousand years old. Give it a try."

"However, Willow Leaf Bamboo is famous for its toughness. Ordinary weapons can hardly cut through it."

As soon as she finished speaking, a sickle suddenly appeared in Bibi Dong's hand. She slashed swiftly, drawing a purple-black arc through the air.

Clang—

The Willow Leaf Bamboo was severed at once, though one or two bamboo fibers still held it together, preserving a faint trace of life.

"Xiao Chen, go cut it off completely. Then you'll be able to absorb its Soul Ring."

Holding a small knife, Jiang Chen cut toward the two bamboo fibers. They were swiftly severed, and a purple Soul Ring slowly emerged.

Jiang Chen sat cross-legged and used his soul power to guide the thousand-year purple Soul Ring above his head, beginning the absorption.

Bibi Dong fixed her eyes on Jiang Chen. She would save him the moment he could no longer endure the pressure, ensuring nothing went wrong.

My good disciple is still far too proud. This is a good chance to temper that arrogance and let him understand that cultivation cannot be rushed. He has to take it one step at a time.

Ten minutes passed.

Jiang Chen's expression remained normal, showing no sign that he could not endure it.

Huh? Strange. Why hasn't there been any reaction after so long?

Bibi Dong stretched out a slender jade finger and placed it beneath Jiang Chen's nose to check his breathing, afraid that her good disciple might suddenly drop dead.

Fortunately, he was still breathing, and Bibi Dong finally relaxed.

Just then, Jiang Chen suddenly opened his eyes. "Teacher, what are you doing?"

My dear teacher, even if peeping on you while you bathed was an unforgivable crime, you can't harm me while I'm completely defenseless, can you?

"Ahem, it's good that you're alright..." Bibi Dong said awkwardly.

"It doesn't matter if you failed. There are several hundred-year Willow Leaf Bamboos nearby as well."

"Master, I... succeeded in absorbing it!"

"What? You said you succeeded in absorbing it?!"

The shock on Bibi Dong's face could not have been greater.

How is that possible?!

The maximum limit for a first Soul Ring is clearly only a few hundred years. That is a law established over thousands of years. I thought you were joking with me, but you were serious!

She had truly found a treasure. His first Soul Ring was already thousand-year; it was impossible to imagine just how monstrous he would become once he grew up!

"Then what is the effect of your first soul skill? Try applying it to me."

"Teacher, that wouldn't be appropriate..."

Jiang Chen spoke hesitantly.

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. Your teacher won't release her Martial Soul, so it won't consume too much of your soul power!"

Bibi Dong assumed Jiang Chen was worried about exhausting his soul power and urged him on.

Jiang Chen could only nod in agreement, then reminded her, "Teacher, you'd better be careful!"

Bibi Dong was stunned upon hearing that. Wasn't he merely giving her a boost? Why did she need to be careful?

"It's fine. Go ahead without holding back..."

Jiang Chen released his Martial Soul. An Azure Lotus slowly appeared in his hand, carrying a sacred radiance.

"First Soul Skill, Myriad Leaf Willow Blades!"

Light radiated from the Azure Lotus, condensing in the air into more than ten azure-green willow leaves that shot toward Bibi Dong with lightning speed.

Bibi Dong stared blankly at the willow leaves flying toward her. Did they need to hit her before they could grant her a boost?

However, as the willow leaves drew near, Bibi Dong sensed a sharp, murderous aura and could only dodge aside.

Unfortunately, the dozen or so willow leaves attacked too densely. No matter how Bibi Dong dodged, two leaves still swept past her side, slicing through her dress and exposing fair skin.

The willow leaves landed on the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

"Xiao Chen, why is the soul skill you obtained an offensive one??"

Bibi Dong looked at the impressive attack power and spoke in shock.

Jiang Chen spread his hands, looking bewildered and innocent.

"Teacher, I don't know either."

"Could it be that the Martial Soul's malleability reached its highest level, causing a mutation?"

Bibi Dong muttered.

"Xiao Chen, this can also be considered a blessing for you. If you can possess support, control, and attack-type soul skills at the same time, perhaps you can become invincible among those of the same rank, or even challenge opponents above your level!"

"However, before you become powerful enough, try not to use soul skills of two different attributes at the same time. Otherwise, you may invite disaster. Those with ill intentions will never allow Wuhun Hall to gain another supreme genius."

"And your teacher cannot remain by your side to protect you forever..."

"Do you understand?"

Bibi Dong spoke seriously to Jiang Chen.

"I understand, Teacher."

Jiang Chen was not afraid at all. He was a level-one-hundred Limit Douluo, only one Soul Ring away from becoming a god immediately. With a system, would he need to fear not obtaining Godhood?

Ten years of wind, frost, snow, and moonlight.

At dusk.

A carriage slowly entered Wuhun City.

"Teacher, I'm back."

Jiang Chen, now a handsome young man dressed in white, spoke to Bibi Dong.

"What kind of Soul Ring did you obtain this time?"

Bibi Dong asked softly.

Jiang Chen had already begun obtaining his sixth Soul Ring. If he had not feared arousing suspicion, he could have obtained all nine Soul Rings in only seven years.

Over the past ten years, Jiang Chen had appeared to cultivate diligently every single day. Even so, his cultivation speed still left Bibi Dong utterly stunned.

After ten years, Jiang Chen had finally assembled a complete set of Ten-Million-Year Soul Bone equipment. Unfortunately, Godhood had yet to appear, but Jiang Chen believed that with his current strength, even ordinary gods would not be his match.

The Azure Lotus emerged in Jiang Chen's hand. The difference was that it now contained an additional trace of purple lightning.

"Teacher, this Soul Ring came from a seventy-thousand-year Blazing Thunder Python. I obtained its lightning power. I can unleash lightning to attack, and it can also be used as a control-type soul skill!"

"I've named this soul skill Thunderous Thousand-Pound Force!"

"Xiao Chen, your previous Soul Ring was only from a forty-thousand-year Crimson Fang Tiger. I never expected your sixth Soul Ring to already be seventy thousand years. Given time, I fear no one on this entire continent will be your opponent!"

Bibi Dong's face was filled with gratification as she praised him.

"Teacher, I heard that the Advanced Soul Master Tournament is about to begin. I want to go take a look..."

Without even thinking, Bibi Dong agreed. "Go. This time, you will represent Wuhun Hall as the team leader. It will be a good opportunity to train your strategic skills. However, you may only serve as the final trump card and must not take the field casually."

"Yes, Teacher."

Bibi Dong gripped her scepter and walked out of the hall, her pink gown scattering flower-like patterns across the ground.

That graceful, beautiful silhouette was utterly captivating.

"Tang San, I want to see what you're capable of!"