In the room completely wrapped in Blue Silver Grass, Lin Yue sat cross-legged with his upper body bare, wisps of Soul Power circulating through his meridians in a mysterious cycle.
As the cheat ability designated as essential by the God King Tang from Soul Land One all the way through countless tens of thousands of years later, the Mysterious Heaven Skill truly had its merits.
When Lin Yue circulated his Soul Power according to the method recorded in the Mysterious Heaven Skill, he immediately felt his meridians widen and his spirit lift. Not only did his Soul Power limit rise with each cycle, but his Soul Power recovery speed increased as well.
Using her small hands to personally guide the route his inner strength should take through each meridian, Tang Yin only pursed her lips and hid the faint disappointment and regret in her eyes after seeing that Brother Lin had successfully entered his cultivation state.
She had originally wanted to go a little further, but Brother Lin's resistance had been too intense, and she had failed.
But it did not matter. One day, Brother Lin would completely become one with her.
After gazing at her beloved, who was seated in cultivation, with infatuation in her eyes, Tang Yin finally composed herself. She sat cross-legged and held the Spirit Bone containing boundless vitality between her palms.
The next moment, countless stalks of Blue Silver Grass spread and grew from the Martial Soul phantom behind her, winding around the Spirit Bone.
The jade-green Spirit Bone immediately transformed into a streak of light under the pull of Soul Power.
Pure energy followed the Spirit Bone's path, becoming an immense life force that nourished her body. It flowed through Tang Yin's limbs and bones... before finally returning to her spine, where the vast life force and Soul Power fused with the girl's backbone...
At the instant she absorbed the Spirit Bone, perhaps due to the attraction of their shared origin, the yellow Spirit Ring behind Tang Yin's Martial Soul trembled slightly. For a moment, several trembling traces of purple appeared within it.
Tang Yin, who had been circulating the Mysterious Heaven Skill and preparing herself for the impact, was stunned to discover that the mental power and Soul Power flowing into her body were utterly non-repulsive. Not only was there no pain at all, but they instead became a profound warm current that reshaped and strengthened her body from within.
Very soon, the gentle energy spreading from her spine began to nurture her entire body. This intense life force made Tang Yin feel as though she were lying in her mother's embrace.
Wrapped in boundless reassurance, the girl slowly closed her eyes and entered a mysterious state.
As Tang Yin sat and absorbed the Spirit Bone, her skin gradually became fairer, her body matured, and her originally black hair slowly changed toward deep blue. The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul swaying behind her also stretched slightly beneath the immense life force, revealing a few traces of divine radiance.
If Lin Yue had seen this, he would definitely have shouted, "Holy shit!"
Because the previously ordinary Blue Silver Grass had clearly undergone an elevation in its very origin and rank!
As for Xiao San's appearance, nurtured by this awakened power of origin, she became increasingly gentle and beautiful. Otherworldly and refined... she no longer bore any resemblance to the ordinary girl next door.
"Phew..."
After guiding the Mysterious Heaven Skill through an unknown number of cycles, Lin Yue opened his eyes only after feeling the last breath of impure air leave his chest. His gaze shone brightly.
He had broken through!
After absorbing the Spirit Ring, his already wavering Level 14 bottleneck had completely broken through overnight with the help of the Mysterious Heaven Skill!
"This Mysterious Heaven Skill really can significantly increase both total Soul Power and Soul Power recovery speed."
Feeling the changes in his body, Lin Yue stood up, his entire body crackling sharply.
"I wonder if I can use the amplifier to enhance the technique itself... Tsk, if I hadn't run out of points, I really would have tried it... I need to fill up my little treasury as soon as possible."
But when his gaze fell on Tang Yin beside him, his expression changed drastically.
How had Ah Yin's appearance and temperament changed so dramatically overnight?!
The slightly rustic girl next door had undergone a sudden transformation after absorbing the Spirit Bone. She now seemed otherworldly and detached, her deep-blue hair cascading over her increasingly exquisite figure. Her already cute and delicate face no longer had the slightest flaw, perfect as carved jade!
Could it be that a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone from the Jade Bamboo Grove had forcibly catalyzed Blue Silver Grass into a Blue Silver King?!
"Good, good, good. Let's see how that Xiao San can win now..."
Standing there in delight, Lin Yue sat cross-legged again after his brief laughter and curiously stared at Tang Yin's face.
Looking at her like this, as the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline revived, Ah Yin really was growing more and more like her mother... gentle features, a mild temperament...
Still, it would be better if her personality could be a little gentler too. She was far too sharp, just like when she had been an assassin in her past life. It really was not very elegant...
"Phew... inhale..."
Sitting within her sea of consciousness and absorbing the Spirit Bone, Tang Yin felt as though a jade-green bamboo shadow had appeared in her mind.
No, it was not a single stalk of Jade Bamboo, but countless proud shadows rising powerfully upward. Every stalk stood straight and tall, otherworldly and refined, proudly towering over the world.
I gave you this Spirit Bone because I hope you can be like this Jade Bamboo: do not harbor any dark, twisted evil intentions, but instead be open and upright with the bearing of a gentleman. Stop constantly thinking about some path to death.
Brother Lin's voice faintly echoed through her sea of consciousness. Tang Yin felt as though a hand had landed on her shoulder, and Brother Lin was gently lecturing her with a tender expression.
When she opened her eyes, Tang Yin found that Brother Lin, who had been sitting cross-legged in the room, was already seated before her, looking at her strangely.
"Uh... morning, Ah Yin."
Lin Yue had not expected her consciousness to return at that moment. As he had been carefully studying the girl's face, an embarrassed look appeared on his face.
"Mm, good morning, Brother Lin."
With a sweet smile, the girl stretched out both arms and gave him a big hug.
"Wait, Xiao San, why did you change so much in just one night?"
Yu Xiaogang stared wide-eyed at Tang Yin as she came downstairs, his face full of shock.
Although Xiao San had undergone some changes in appearance after absorbing her Spirit Ring yesterday, they had been subtle and still within an acceptable range.
But after a single night, she seemed to have suddenly grown two years older. Her entire temperament had been completely renewed. She no longer looked like a village girl at all, but rather like the young lady of some noble academy, elegant and dignified...
"Cough, cough. Maybe it was the change to her body caused by absorbing a Spirit Ring beyond her level. After all, perhaps it hadn't stabilized when she first absorbed it."
He could not exactly say that it was the effect of a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone. Lin Yue immediately forced out an explanation.
"Strange. Then why haven't you changed nearly as much, Little Lin?"
Although Su Yan was also amazed by Tang Yin's transformation, he could not help but find it strange that Little Lin did not seem to have matured at all.
Tsk, if I could absorb a suitable Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone right after reaching the One-Ring Soul Master realm, I'd undergo a qualitative change too!
Lin Yue pursed his lips, feeling slightly dejected.
Wasn't it just that the attributes did not match? What could he do? Spirit Bones were things one could only encounter by chance. If he had the opportunity, he wanted an External Soul Bone too.
Hmph, it was only an early investment. There would definitely be generous returns.
Ah Yin, Ah Yin, you had better do your best. Beat up that Xiao San in two months, then bring me back plenty of rewards.
Praying like this in his heart, Lin Yue casually said, "Maybe it's because of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. Absorbing a corresponding plant-type Spirit Ring caused the Blue Silver Grass to grow."
"Huh? Something like that can happen?"
After giving it some thought, Su Yan nodded. That made sense.
Blue Silver Grass was still somewhat too weak as a Martial Soul, after all. Absorbing the Spirit Ring of a stronger Soul Beast and causing the Martial Soul's origin to evolve was only natural.
As for Little Lin, his Ghost Sword Martial Soul was already powerful, so a mere Hundred-Year Spirit Ring would not cause any changes.
"What? Absorbing a Spirit Ring can cause a qualitative transformation in a Martial Soul?"
Yu Xiaogang, whose Martial Soul was already flawed, widened his eyes, and his breathing became increasingly rapid.
The anxious Master Yu Xiaogang immediately pulled out a notebook and hurriedly asked what changes had occurred in Tang Yin.
However, Tang Yin could not be bothered to pay him any attention. She kept her head held high, and an occasional seemingly casual nod or shake of her head was enough to make Yu Xiaogang's face light up with excitement as he scribbled some profound insight into his notebook.
Just like that, the group returned to the Soul Master Academy.
Su Yan bade them farewell, while Yu Xiaogang eagerly prepared to return and record more theories concerning Martial Soul transformations.
Before Lin Yue and Tang Yin could return to their dormitory, however, they heard an arrogant challenge ring out.
"Hey, Lin Yue, you got your First Spirit Ring, right? Come duel me now!"
Feng Xiaolin had apparently been waiting at the academy entrance for some time. With his arms folded over his chest, he looked expectantly at the two who had returned from the Soul Hunting Forest.
"Come on. Follow me to the back mountain."
He was ready to go all out!