In the seventh month, Tai Long became the third person to break through the bottleneck.
At that moment, he was sitting cross-legged on the sixty-third step, his muscles bulging, veins standing out, and sweat rolling down his forehead like slurry.
Suddenly, he let out a muffled groan, and the Soul Power within his body surged out like a flood bursting its banks, only to be suppressed by him and gradually drawn back into his meridians.
He opened his eyes, a golden light flashing deep within his pupils.
" Level 60!" His voice was hoarse, but it couldn't hide his excitement.
Everyone opened their eyes, their faces showing surprise and delight. Seven months, level five! Such a cultivation speed would leave anyone on the continent speechless.
Bo Saixi reappears, offering God-Given Soul Ring.
"Absorb it. Your Soul Power is currently in a period of explosive growth. If you suppress it for too long, it will be detrimental to your growth," Tang Feng said.
Tai Long nodded emphatically, accepted the God-Given Soul Ring, and went down the steps, where he immediately sat down cross-legged. Golden light enveloped his entire body.
A full ten hours.
When Tai Long opened his eyes again, he seemed to have grown taller, his muscles were more defined, and his every move exuded an indescribable power.
His eyes gleamed with barely suppressed excitement as he grinned, " Level 62, Soul Ring approaching 40,000 years. Soul Skill called ' Vajra Tremor,' a powerful shockwave that causes the ground to crack within ten feet of me, stuns enemies for two seconds, and amplifies my own strength by 100%."
Before anyone could offer their congratulations, Niu Zhen, who was on the steps, suddenly let out a muffled groan.
He sat cross-legged on the Level 60 step, his figure still as stable as a mountain, but the fluctuations of his Soul Power began to surge violently.
Another breakthrough.
The fourth God-Given Soul Ring arrived as promised.
Niu Zhen's breakthrough took even longer than Tai Long's, a full twelve hours. When he opened his eyes, his usually honest eyes held an unprecedented sharpness.
He said in a deep voice, " Level 62, Soul Ring is also 40,000 years, Soul Skill is called ' Mountain's Wrath '. While increasing defense by 100%, it can absorb the power that attacks me, and then unleash a counterattack when fully charged."
Tai Long's eyes widened in astonishment. "Your Soul Skill... it's practically a hedgehog! It strengthens your defense while also compensating for your lack of attack power."
Niu Zhen smiled sheepishly.
On a clear morning in the ninth month, as the sea began to lighten and a few stars still lingered in the sky, the golden light of Sea God Mountain appeared exceptionally soft in the morning mist, like the gentle gaze of a deity caressing the human world.
Zhu Zhuqing sat cross-legged on the Level 83 step, which was the most suitable position for her cultivation at the moment.
The Sea God's Light, like an invisible giant hand, pressed down on her body from all directions.
Every inch of skin and every wisp of Soul Power was violently consumed under this pressure, and then frantically recovered through the operation of meditation.
Consumption, recovery, consumption, recovery... This cycle has continued for nine months and has long become an instinct of her body.
But at this moment, the long-dormant bottleneck of her Soul Power was trembling violently. It was like an invisible wall, standing between Level 69 and Level 70.
Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes and slowly got up.
The Sea God's Light, like an enraged beast, squeezed her body frantically, trying to push her down the steps. But she did not retreat; instead, she lifted her foot and took a step upward.
Despite the pressure, she climbed three more steps. When she stood on the eighty-sixth step, the barrier that had stood in her body for so long finally shattered!
An invisible wave emanated from her body!
Level 70! Soul Saint at 19!
Zhu Zhuqing stood on the eighty-sixth step, looking up at the mountain. Tang Feng was standing on the six hundredth step. As if sensing something, he turned around and looked at her.
Their eyes met across hundreds of steps.
Tang Feng smiled slightly and gave her a thumbs up.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, a slight smile curving her lips. The light in her cat-like eyes was brighter than the morning star and gentler than the rising sun.
She slowly descended the steps and soon returned to the foot of the mountain.
The others had already gathered around.
Ning Rongrong was the first to rush forward and hug her tightly, " Zhu Zhuqing! You're amazing! Level 70! Soul Saint at 19!"
Just then, a flash of red light appeared.
Bo Saixi has reappeared.
She didn't say much, but looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a hint of admiration in her eyes.
She raised her hand and waved it lightly, and a golden bead slowly floated towards Zhu Zhuqing, her voice as calm as ever.
"Your God-Given Soul Ring."
Zhu Zhuqing accepted the golden bead and bowed slightly in greeting.
Tang Feng had just come down from the mountain. Looking at her, his gaze softened. "Start absorbing now. I'll watch over you."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
She walked to the flat bluestone at the foot of the mountain, sat down cross-legged, and began to absorb the Soul Ring according to everyone else's method.
Tang Feng sat down cross-legged beside her, not cultivating, but simply watching her quietly.
The time she spent was about the same as Dugu Yan's, and two days later, at dusk, it finally coalesced into a huge black halo.
As the setting sun dyed the entire Sea God Mountain golden red, the black halo slowly descended, aligning with the six Soul Ring beneath Zhu Zhuqing's feet.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black.
The Seven-Ring Soul Sage has been achieved.
Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes.
Tang Feng was looking at her, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with pride and tenderness.
Zhu Zhuqing smiled and said softly, " The Soul Ring is 80,000 years old, and the Soul Power Level 73. The Soul Skill is ' Hell Civet Avatar,' which increases all attributes by 200% and doubles the effect of the Soul Skill. The age of the External Soul Bone, Dark Gold Dreadclaw, has also been increased to 50,000 years, increasing the attack power by 70% and the armor penetration by 35%."
Tang Feng nodded.
"Moreover, I feel... I seem to have awakened a new domain as well." Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be confirming something.
field?
Everyone crowded around.
Zhu Zhuqing closed her eyes slightly and focused on sensing. The next moment, an invisible wave quietly spread out from her.
The fluctuation was extremely slight, yet it involuntarily sent a chill down the spines of everyone present, as if countless invisible gazes were watching them from all directions.
Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes and slowly explained, " The Hell Domain increases my speed and attack power by 10% within its range, while reducing the enemy's speed by 10%, significantly lowering their perception. Within the domain, it's very difficult for them to pinpoint my location or predict my attack route."
" Zhu Zhuqing, this field is perfect for you. It will allow you to seize the initiative on the battlefield to the greatest extent possible," Tang Feng said with delight, taking her hand.
A hint of surprise flashed in Tang Feng's eyes. He took her hand, his voice filled with undisguised admiration. " Zhu Zhuqing, this domain is perfect for you. Speed, attack, perception! These are the core advantages of Agility Attack System Soul Master. With the Hell Domain, you can maximize these advantages and seize the initiative on the battlefield to the greatest extent."
Hearing Tang Feng's affirmation, Zhu Zhuqing smiled slightly, grasped his hand, and nodded gently.
Three days later.
At the foot of Sea God Mountain, Tang Jian sat cross-legged on the Level 85 step.
His physique was even more robust than it had been three months ago, with muscles sculpted as if by a knife and axe, each muscle exuding explosive power.
The phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer loomed behind him, its surface faintly adorned with crimson patterns—a fire attribute mark—yet it had never truly awakened, like a dormant volcano awaiting a catalyst.
At this moment, the long-dormant bottleneck of his Soul Power was trembling violently.
The tremor came suddenly and violently, like a dormant volcano finally awakening. He opened his eyes, a crimson light flashing deep in his pupils, which he then forcibly suppressed.
Level 70.
He finally broke through.
Tang Jian took a deep breath and slowly rose, enduring the pressure of the Sea God's Light. The invisible giant hand squeezed him from all sides, trying to push him down the steps, but his emotions at this moment were even more surging than the pressure.
He turned around and walked down the steps one by one.
At the foot of the mountain, a crowd had already gathered around.
" Brother Jian, you've broken through?" Tang Feng was the first to step forward, his eyes full of anticipation.
Tang Jian nodded, grinned, and said with a smile that conveyed the joy of fruition, " Level 70."
Everyone offered their congratulations, their faces beaming with genuine joy.
Just then, a flash of red light appeared.
Bo Saixi arrived as promised. Without saying much, she simply raised her hand and waved it lightly, sending a God-Given Soul Ring slowly drifting towards Tang Jian.
Tang Jian reached out and took it, but did not absorb it immediately. He turned around and looked at Tang Feng, his eyes full of inquiry.
Tang Feng remained silent for a moment, pondering carefully. His gaze lingered on Tang Jian's face before shifting to the God-Given Soul Ring in Tang Jian's hand.
After a moment, he said, " Brother Jian, I suggest you save this Soul Ring for later."