"Xiao Wu..."
The Sky Azure Bull Python gazed at Xiao Wu, his eyes filled with grief.
Soul power began erupting from Xiao Wu's body, almost setting her ablaze.
Her entire form grew illusory at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Da Ming, don't grieve for me. This will be a release for me, too. More than once, I've wondered how wonderful it would have been if I'd never taken human form..."
"Would you, Er Ming, and I still be living peacefully in the depths of the forest...?"
"I'm leaving. Don't keep longing for me. Live well..."
After speaking, Xiao Wu transformed into a streak of red light and descended onto Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong's body underwent considerable changes as well.
A golden phantom of the radiant sacred dragon appeared behind her.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black. Eight soul rings appeared beneath her feet, one after another.
Her aura kept climbing.
In mere moments, she had reached the limit of level 90.
"It's begun!" Qin Xiao kept his gaze fixed on Liu Erlong.
Gradually.
A red soul ring slowly condensed above Liu Erlong's head.
Its color grew deeper and deeper.
A short while later.
The soul ring slowly descended, settling around Liu Erlong.
It shone in concert with her other eight soul rings.
"The ninth ring is complete!"
The corners of Qin Xiao's mouth lifted into a satisfied smile.
That was how sacrifice worked. It was much faster than forcibly absorbing a soul ring, and there was no danger.
More importantly, it brought out the full advantages of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
For instance, Liu Erlong's aura did not stop rising after she broke through to level 91. It continued to climb.
In mere moments, she broke through to level 92.
Only after she reached level 93