Third Soul Ring-Ten Thousand Years!

"That's enough examples."

After finishing his meal, Yu Xiaogang specifically emphasized what Yu Yuanzhen should do next. "Father, from now on, don't focus solely on cultivating Soul Power."

"You can first comprehend the Martial Soul Origin and Profound Meaning. Given the attributes of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, using the Martial Soul Origin as an entry point to further comprehend Thunder Law is feasible."

"Secondly, train your control over Soul Power. Let Second Uncle take on more of the clan affairs. Major matters or anything questionable can be brought to you for review."

"An individual's confidence comes from strength, while a clan's confidence comes from its top-tier combat power. Strength is what can be relied on most."

After hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen suddenly understood. "So that's how it is..."

"Looks like your father needs to cultivate diligently too."

At his age, he was still in the prime of his striving years. It was far from time for retirement.

With a direction in mind, he knew where to focus his efforts.

"Mm, let's leave it here for today, Father."

"We'll continue searching tomorrow."

"Alright." Yu Yuanzhen agreed, then closed his eyes to rest.

The camp soon fell quiet.

Only the faint crackling of the bonfire remained.

On the second day, they found nothing.

On the third day... nothing.

On the fourth day, they found another dragon-type soul beast suitable for Yu Xiaogang, but it was not a Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon.

After marking it, they left.

If they truly could not find one, they would choose that one.

The fifth day... the sixth day...

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

The father and son still had nothing to show for it.

Yet neither of them was the first to suggest giving up.

Whether it was Yu Yuanzhen or Yu Xiaogang, both wanted to attach the most suitable Soul Ring.

If they were going to get one, then they wanted the best and most suitable one!

Not even a month had passed yet. What was the rush?

Time trickled away as they searched.

Until the twenty-sixth day.

"Xiao Gang! Is that the one?" Yu Yuanzhen's voice carried a trace of excitement.

Yu Xiaogang had noticed it before Yu Yuanzhen and was carefully assessing it.

Golden light flowed across its entire body as it absorbed sunlight to temper its dragon body. It was indeed a Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon.

"Its age... my preliminary estimate is between eleven thousand and twelve thousand years."

"It's the one, Father."

After making his assessment, Yu Xiaogang immediately chose this Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon as his third Soul Ring.

Both of them looked rather dusty and disheveled at the moment.

After running about for twenty-six days, they truly had not had much time to tend to their appearances.

"Alright, I'll be right back." Yu Yuanzhen immediately sprang into action.

Before long, he had beaten the Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon until it had only a sliver of life left and brought it before Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang did not hesitate. He killed the Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon, sat cross-legged, and began absorbing its Soul Ring.

The so-called spiritual impact was like an ant trying to shake a tree before Yu Xiaogang's incomparably powerful Divine Sense.

Yu Xiaogang was not affected in the slightest.

It was only that absorbing the Soul Ring took much longer than absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

Only after his aura had completely stabilized did Yu Xiaogang slowly open his eyes. "Our long search was not in vain. It was worth it!"

"How was it?" Seeing Yu Xiaogang's delighted expression, Yu Yuanzhen knew that the Soul Ring skill had to be excellent.

"Third Soul Skill—Ten Thousand Lights Tempering Strength."

"While the Soul Skill is active, light and strength are increased by 80%. All Soul Power consumption is reduced by 30%, and every attack restores a small amount of Soul Power (Divine Power)."

"The duration depends on my total Soul Power, and the enhancement effect is not restricted by level."

What he valued most when choosing an enhancement-type Soul Skill was not how outrageous its enhancement ratio was. That was closely related to the Soul Ring's age.

The higher the age, the stronger the enhancement effect.

The most important part was that the enhancement effect was not restricted by level.

This meant that even if he became a god, his first few Soul Skills would still be Divine Skills with percentage-based enhancements!

The most crucial benefit of attaching the Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon was the final effect of his third Soul Skill.

Soul Power consumption was reduced by 30%, and attacking could restore Soul Power.

This greatly improved his endurance.

A 30% reduction might not seem high, but this was merely the most basic effect.

Once he cultivated to Soul Saint and possessed a Martial Soul Avatar, the effects of his first few Soul Ring skills would undergo another major increase!

With a 30% consumption reduction, if the effect doubled after activating Sacred Dragon Avatar, that would be a full 60%!

His endurance would receive a massive boost.

After hearing the Soul Skill's effects, Yu Yuanzhen understood why Yu Xiaogang had said the Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon was the optimal choice.

"No wonder you insisted on choosing the Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon as your third Soul Ring. That effect... tsk tsk."

Forget Yu Xiaogang—even he was extremely tempted by this Soul Skill's effects.

Reduced Soul Power consumption was an attribute even rarer than elemental enhancement!

The Golden Sacred Dragon's explosive power needed no questioning. With Xiao Gang's methods, he was not lacking in burst damage at all.

Powerful Self-Created Soul Skills and high-level Soul Skills all consumed a terrifying amount of power.

This third Soul Ring greatly enhanced Yu Xiaogang's ability to fight prolonged battles.

Reduced Soul Power consumption was not the same as restoring Soul Power. Restoring Soul Power happened after it had been expended, whereas reduced consumption meant spending less Soul Power from the start.

In Yu Yuanzhen's view, the effect of reduced Soul Power consumption alone made it more precious than an ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.

None of Yu Xiaogang's first three Soul Rings had a wasted Soul Skill.

They were all top-tier Soul Skills that could be used into the late stages!

"Then Xiao Gang, your cultivation is now..."

"Level thirty-four Soul Elder."

"I should be able to break through to Soul Ancestor before I turn twelve." Yu Xiaogang calculated the timing. He should make it in time.

He was not yet nine years old and was already level thirty-four.

If he worked hard, breaking through to Soul Ancestor before twelve should not be a problem.

"Good! Good! Good!" Yu Yuanzhen was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Because in his view, if Yu Xiaogang said he could do it, then he would basically be able to do it.

"Huff..." Yu Xiaogang let out a breath. "Father, this trip has come to a perfect end. It's time for us to head back."

Unfortunately, the Radiant-Forged Bone Dragon had not dropped a Soul Bone.

However, soul beasts over a hundred thousand years old were guaranteed to drop Soul Bones, so there was no need to rush.

He truly had no interest in ordinary Soul Bones.

"That's true. You should return to the academy and continue cultivating."

"We've been out for so long. I wonder how the clan is doing."

Yu Yuanzhen had made up his mind as well.

If Yu Luomian had not made any mistakes managing the clan during his absence, then he would prepare to set aside some affairs and focus wholeheartedly on cultivation.

"Don't worry, Father. Second Uncle's management abilities are still trustworthy." Yu Xiaogang thought highly of this second uncle's abilities.

There would definitely be no issue leaving the miscellaneous affairs to him.

He only needed to review major matters.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was already an old, major clan. Its rules had long been established, so the clan leader did not need to handle everything personally or keep watch at all times.

"That's true." Yu Yuanzhen thought about it and found it reasonable.

"Then should I take you straight back to the academy, or should we return to the clan first?"

Without even thinking, Yu Xiaogang answered, "Let's return to the clan first. We'll straighten things out properly before setting off."