Chapter 35: [Heaven-Piercing Vajra Seal] [Myriad Treasures Spirit-Gathering Art]! Level 50!

Yin Changqing held a Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum in one hand and an Aromatic Silk Beauty in the other. Under the nearly breathless gaze of the other three, he sat cross-legged once more.

"He... he's really going to eat both at once?!"

Dugu Bo's Adam's apple bobbed violently. Everything he thought he knew about cultivation had been crushed in an instant.

"Whew..."

Yin Yu drew a deep breath. His Nine Soul Rings emerged involuntarily, and the vast pressure of the Demon Dragon enveloped the area. He fixed his full attention on Yin Changqing and said gravely:

"Brother Dugu, Yan, protect Changqing while he cultivates!

"No matter what happens, don't let anything from outside disturb him!"

"Rest assured, Brother Yin. Even if it costs me my life, I won't let anyone set foot here!"

Dugu Bo nodded firmly. Green light flickered in his eyes as he stood ready.

Yin Changqing had already begun swallowing the petals of the Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum without hesitation. Then he drank the nectar from the Aromatic Silk Beauty's flower in one gulp!

Boom!

The instant the Immortal Herbs entered his body, a surge of brilliant golden yang energy and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy so dense it had nearly taken solid form erupted within Yin Changqing!

The medicinal power that forged his Vajra Dao Bones became countless golden needles, racing through every bone and sinew in his body.

With each pass, they burned away impurities deep within his marrow, leaving flawless, jade-like Vajra bone in their place.

The Aromatic Silk Beauty's spiritual energy poured into his Dantian like an ocean, forcing the capacity of his Soul Power Meridians to expand by a full 50%!

For an ordinary soul master, even a Soul Sage, having his Meridians forced open like that would have brought unbearable pain, if it did not burst his body apart and kill him.

But with the system and the Light Saint Dragon's origin supporting him, Yin Changqing felt only a soothing warmth, as though he were bathing in an immortal pool infused with divine power.

His bones crackled. Each one turned crystal clear, with ancient, intricate golden dragon patterns faintly emerging across its surface!

As his Heaven-Connecting Vajra Dao Bones took shape, Yin Changqing's Soul Power surged upward once more!

Peak level 47!

The bottleneck broke!

Level 48!

Level 49!

Boom!

Dense spiritual energy formed a visible vortex and poured into the Baihui Point at the crown of Yin Changqing's head!

When his Soul Power reached its peak, an immensely sturdy barrier between levels collapsed!

Level 50!

He had reached the level 50 threshold!

A dazzling golden pillar of light shot skyward, illuminating the air above the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Behind Yin Changqing, the faint form of a Vajra Saint Dragon appeared, towering between heaven and earth, majestic enough to command mountains and rivers!

Ding!

Congratulations, host, on successfully refining the Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and Aromatic Silk Beauty and forging the Heaven-Connecting Vajra Dao Bones!

Gained traits: physical and energy defense increased by an additional 80%; natural Soul Power cultivation and recovery speed increased by 100%; maximum Soul Power capacity of internal Meridians increased by 50%!

Gained exclusive skills: Heaven-Connecting Vajra Seal and Myriad Treasures Spirit-Gathering Art!

Host's current Soul Power has reached level 50.

(You have reached the Soul Ancestor's limit. After obtaining your fifth soul ring, your accumulated power will produce a tremendous leap!)

The golden light slowly receded, and every extraordinary sign returned to Yin Changqing's body.

He rose, standing straight as a spear. An air of indestructible strength seemed to emanate from his very bones.

Even his slightest movement drew a faint, humming burst from the air.

In less than an hour, Yin Changqing had completely absorbed four top-grade Immortal Herbs!

By the spring, dead silence fell.

Dugu Bo stood with his mouth hanging open and his beard trembling, as motionless as a statue.

Dugu Yan rubbed her eyes, disbelief written across her face. She even wondered whether she had fallen under an illusion.

Yin Yu sucked in a sharp breath and strode over, his voice brimming with irrepressible joy and shock:

"Level 50?!

"Changqing, you... you've already reached the level 50 bottleneck?!"

Yin Changqing smiled faintly and stretched.

"Yes, Father. The Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum tempered my Vajra Dao Bones, while the Aromatic Silk Beauty widened my Meridians and drew in Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy."

"The potential stored within me has now been fully awakened, and my Soul Power has indeed reached the level 50 limit.

"Once I obtain my fifth soul ring, the medicinal power I've accumulated will be released in full."

Dugu Bo came to his senses and hurried forward. He circled Yin Changqing three times, his eyes filled with fervor and awe.

"A monster... No, Young Master, you're a god descended to earth!

"I've lived more than seventy years and traveled across the continent. I've seen more geniuses than I can count.

"But even Spirit Hall's pope could never have reached such heights at your age!"

Dugu Bo extended a finger and cautiously gathered a strand of green Dragon Aura. After obtaining Yin Changqing's permission, he lightly pressed it against his arm.

Clang!

A sharp metallic ring sounded. Dugu Bo's finger was knocked away, and even his fingertip went slightly numb!

Dugu Bo's expression changed in horror, and he cried out:

"I didn't use a Spirit Skill, but that casual strike still carried the force of a peak Soul Emperor!"

"You took it with your body alone and came away without a scratch?!"

Yin Changqing smiled calmly and explained:

"The Heaven-Connecting Vajra Dao Bones have formidable defensive and rebound properties. My resistance to physical and energy attacks has increased by 80%."

"An ordinary Soul Emperor's attack can't even break my skin."

"And that's not all!"

Yin Yu's eyes shone as he clapped his hands in praise.

"I can sense how astonishingly fast Changqing's Soul Power flows—more than twice as fast as an ordinary soul master's!

"That means his Soul Power recovers twice as fast in battle. No one can match his endurance!"

Dugu Yan stood nearby, her beautiful eyes shining with wonder and admiration.

"The Young Master is only twelve, isn't he...

"If word gets out that a twelve-year-old has reached level 50, it'll send shockwaves through the Heaven Dou Empire—and even Spirit Hall!"

"Yan, what you witnessed here today must stay here. Not a word of it can reach anyone outside."

Dugu Bo's expression turned stern as he warned his granddaughter:

"The Young Master is the Holy Dragon Sect's future, our greatest hope of standing at the summit of the continent.

"Until he has fully come into his own, his brilliance may make him a target. We must guard against Spirit Hall's schemes."

Dugu Yan immediately nodded with solemn resolve.

"Don't worry, Grandpa. I know how important this is!

"Even if it costs me my life, I won't breathe a word of what I saw today at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!"

Yin Changqing looked at Dugu Yan and smiled.

"You don't need to be so tense, Yan.

"We're family. Of course I trust you."

At the word "family," Dugu Yan blushed faintly. An indescribable warmth and sense of belonging rose in her heart.

Dugu Bo was even more gratified. He cupped his fists and said:

"Young Master, your generosity humbles me!

"Now that you've reached the level 50 bottleneck, you can absorb your fifth soul ring. What do you plan to do next?"