Heaven-Connecting Vajra Seal! Myriad Treasures Spirit-Gathering Art! Level 50!

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

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

Dugu Bo's Adam's apple bobbed. Everything he knew about cultivation felt as though it had been crushed to dust.

"Whew..."

Yin Yu took a deep breath. His Nine Soul Rings appeared of their own accord, 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'er, guard Changqing!

Whatever happens, don't let any disturbance distract 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.

By then, Yin Changqing had already swallowed the petals of the Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum one by one without hesitation. He followed them with the nectar from the Aromatic Silk Beauty's stamen, drinking it all in one gulp!

Boom!

The instant the Immortal Herbs entered his body, a surge of radiant golden yang energy and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy so dense it had become tangible erupted inside him!

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

With each pass, they burned away the impurities deep within his marrow, replacing them with flawless, jade-like Vajra substance.

The Aromatic Silk Beauty's spiritual energy poured into his Dantian like an ocean, forcibly expanding the capacity of his Soul Power Meridians by a full fifty percent!

For an ordinary spirit master, even a Soul Sage, having their Meridians expanded so forcefully would have brought unbearable pain—if it didn't cause their body to burst outright.

But with the support of both the system and the Light Sacred Dragon's essence, Yin Changqing felt only a comforting warmth, as though he were soaking in an immortal pool infused with divine power.

His bones crackled. Each one turned translucent as jade, its surface faintly marked with ancient, intricate golden dragon patterns!

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

The peak of level 47!

He broke through the bottleneck!

Level 48!

Level 49!

Rumble!

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

The moment his Soul Power reached its peak, it smashed through a formidable barrier!

Level 50!

He had crossed the threshold of level 50 Soul Power!

A brilliant pillar of golden light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire area above the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Behind Yin Changqing, the towering image of a Vajra Saint Dragon faintly appeared, majestic enough to swallow mountains and rivers!

Ding!

Congratulations, host! You have successfully refined the [Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum] and [Aromatic Silk Beauty] and attained [Heaven-Connecting Vajra Dao Bones]!

Trait acquired: Physical and energy defense increased by an additional 80%; natural Soul Power cultivation and recovery speed increased by 100%; maximum Soul Power capacity of the Meridians increased by 50%!

Exclusive skills acquired: [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 maximum bottleneck. After obtaining your fifth Soul Ring, your accumulated power will bring about a dramatic leap!)

The golden light slowly faded, and every sign of the phenomenon returned to Yin Changqing's body.

He rose to his feet, straight as a spear, with an unshakable strength seeming to radiate from his bones.

Even his smallest movements drew a faint hum of compressed air.

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

A deathly silence settled over the edge of the pool.

Dugu Bo stared with his mouth hanging open, his beard trembling. He looked like a statue.

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

Yin Yu drew a sharp breath and hurried forward, his voice trembling with barely contained joy and astonishment:

"Level 50?!

Changqing, you... you went straight to the level 50 bottleneck?!"

Yin Changqing smiled faintly and stretched his limbs.

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

The reserves within me have now been fully awakened, and my Soul Power has indeed reached the limit of level 50.

Once I obtain my fifth Soul Ring, the medicinal power I've accumulated will be fully released."

Dugu Bo finally came to his senses. He hurried over and circled Yin Changqing three times, his eyes full of awe and fervor.

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

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

But even the Pope of Spirit Hall could never have reached such heights at your age!"

Dugu Bo extended a finger and cautiously gathered a wisp of emerald flood-dragon aura. After getting Yin Changqing's permission, he gently pressed it against his arm.

Clang!

A sharp metallic ring sounded. The force behind Dugu Bo's finger was repelled outright, leaving even his fingertip faintly numb!

Dugu Bo's face changed in shock, and he cried out:

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

Young Master, you withstood it with your body alone—and came away completely unscathed?!"

Yin Changqing smiled calmly and explained:

"Heaven-Connecting Vajra Dao Bones have exceptionally strong defensive and rebound properties. They've raised my physical and energy resistance by eighty percent.

An ordinary Soul Emperor couldn't even break my skin."

"And that's not all!"

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

"I can feel Changqing's Soul Power circulating at an astonishing speed—more than twice that of an ordinary spirit master!

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

Dugu Yan stood to one side, her beautiful eyes gleaming with wonder and her voice full of admiration.

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

Level 50 at twelve years old. If word gets out, it'll shake the entire Heaven Dou Empire—and even Spirit Hall!"

"Yan'er, what happened here today must stay with those who witnessed it. Not a word to anyone else."

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 pinnacle of the continent.

Until he has fully grown into his power, his brilliance will 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 what's at stake!

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

Yin Changqing looked at Dugu Yan and smiled.

"You don't need to be so nervous, Sister Yan'er.

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

At the word "family," Dugu Yan's cheeks reddened slightly. An indescribable warmth and sense of belonging welled up inside her.

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

"Your generosity humbles me, Young Master!

Now that you've reached the level 50 bottleneck, you can obtain your fifth Soul Ring. What do you plan to do next?"