The fusion of External Soul Bone is far more dangerous than absorbing Soul Ring, because it involves the fundamental transformation and integration of the body, which cannot be done by others and can only be endured by the Soul Master's own will and physical strength.
Lin Yan felt his consciousness was about to completely dissipate in this terrifying pain. His muscles spasmed uncontrollably, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes, only to be evaporated by the high temperature inside his body.
He clenched his teeth, his gums even bleeding from the force, and a low, beast-like growl escaped his throat.
"Guard your mind! Circulate your Soul Power and guide it! The External Soul Bone is both an opportunity and a test. If you can get through it, the future will be bright!" Dugu Bo shouted anxiously from the side, but dared not offer any substantial help, for fear of interfering with the fusion process.
Without needing Dugu Bo's reminder, the instant the excruciating pain struck, Lin Yan instinctively pushed the " Supreme Purity Breathing Technique " to its limit! This profound skill from another world once again demonstrated its powerful protective and harmonizing abilities.
The Soul Power circulation formed by the cultivation technique was no longer limited to the meridians, but began to converge towards the spine that was being transformed. Like the most loyal craftsman, it assisted the cyan-gold energy, smoothed out the violent fusion process, and at the same time protected Lin Yan's heart meridian and sea of consciousness, ensuring that he would not collapse in pain.
Lin Yan's physique, which had just been tempered by the Ice and Fire Golden Body, became his greatest reliance at this moment.
His incredibly strong bones, broad and resilient meridians, and vibrant internal organs provided a solid material foundation for him to withstand the fusion of this External Soul Bone.
Otherwise, his body might have disintegrated the moment the Soul Bone entered him, unable to withstand the pressure.
At the same time, the " Withering and Flourishing Intent " he had previously comprehended once again played a crucial role.
That will containing the cycle of life and death allowed him to maintain a sliver of clarity of mind amidst extreme pain, experiencing the intertwining process of "destruction" and "rebirth" from an almost detached perspective.
His mental energy was highly concentrated as he actively sensed and accepted the original Sword Intent of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass contained within the cyan-gold energy!
This is a comprehensive test of willpower, physique, skill, and Intent!
Time seemed to stretch out infinitely.
Lin Yan curled up on the ground, his body trembling violently. The cyan-gold light on his back flickered, sometimes condensing into the phantom of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, and sometimes transforming into a sword-shaped pillar of light that shot into the sky.
Fine and mysterious cyan patterns began to appear on the surface of his skin, like natural sword patterns, faintly resonating with the gold-red and ice-blue patterns on his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.
Dugu Bo stood guard nervously to the side, not daring to even breathe loudly.
He could sense that although Lin Yan's aura fluctuated violently in pain, his Life Origin was becoming more and more condensed and powerful under the fusion of the cyan-gold energy, and even carrying a gradually awakening, heart-palpitating sharpness.
I don't know how much time passed; it could have been an hour, or it could have been a whole day.
The dazzling cyan-gold light on Lin Yan's back finally began to recede and eventually disappeared completely.
The excruciating pain receded like the tide, replaced by an indescribable sense of fulfillment, power, and an almost innate, intimate control over the "sword."
He slowly, somewhat unsteadily, stood up from the ground.
After stretching his body, his bones emitted a series of clear and melodious hums, like the soft hum of a sword being drawn from its sheath.
With a thought, without needing to release his Martial Soul, he simply focused his mind on his spine.
"Clang--!"
A clear sword cry rang out! The next moment, nine incredibly refined cyan-gold rays of light, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, suddenly unfurled from behind him!
That was not illusory energy, but nine real sword leaves, carved from lapis lazuli and jade!
Each sword leaf was exactly the same shape as the previous Nine-Leaf Sword Grass leaves, only much smaller, about two feet long. It was shimmering with iridescent light, with incomparably sharp edges, and emitted a fierce sword aura that stung the skin.
They are not inanimate objects, but rather like extensions of his body, capable of moving flexibly according to his will, performing various actions such as stabbing, chopping, thrusting, and slashing, as if they were his own limbs!
The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass's External Soul Bone is the Nine-Leaf Sword Wings! (Although named Sword Wing, its current form is more like a collection of sword leaves that can be used flexibly for attacks, and it has the potential to evolve into a flying Soul Bone in the future.)
These nine sword leaves can be used to attack in all directions, or they can be combined into one to form an indestructible cyan-gold giant sword! The sharpness and Sword Intent contained within them far surpass the Blue Silver · Sword Leaf condensed by his Third Soul Skill!
Lin Yan could sense that this External Soul Bone resonated and merged with his own Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, the physique tempered by the Ice and Immortal Herb, and even the withering and Withering and Flourishing Intent.
It was not only a powerful weapon, but also constantly nourishing his spine, replenishing his Soul Power, and enhancing all his understanding of the "sword." He even felt that his control and understanding of the Third Soul Skill, " Blue Silver Sword Leaf," had instantly reached a whole new level because of the existence of this External Soul Bone!
He tried to manipulate a sword-like blade to gently slice across the nearby rock, as if cutting tofu. The rock silently split in two, the cut as smooth as a mirror.
"Wow... such power!" Lin Yan was shocked, followed by immense joy. This External Soul Bone represented a qualitative leap in his strength!
"Success! Hahahaha!" Upon seeing this, Dugu Bo could no longer contain his excitement and burst into laughter, his laughter filled with satisfaction and pride. " External Soul Bone! And the rarest of all—a plant-type offensive External Soul Bone! Yan'er, your fortune is truly enviable!"
He stepped forward, carefully sensing the aura emanating from the nine azure-gold sword leaves, and exclaimed in amazement, "This thing has boundless potential, complementing your Martial Soul and Soul Skill perfectly! Nurture it well, and it will surely evolve along with your growth, becoming one of your strongest trump cards!"
Lin Yan's thoughts stirred again, and the nine sword leaves on his back transformed into nine streams of light, disappearing into his spine as if they had never existed. He bowed deeply to Dugu Bo once more. "Thank you for protecting me, Master. I have not failed you!"
This time, his gains were immense. He reached the third level of the Ten Thousand Years Soul Ring, his Soul Power leaped to level thirty-eight, he gained the Power Attack System Soul Skill " Blue Silver Sword Leaf," and even obtained the growable External Soul Bone " Nine-Leaf Sword Wings "!
It can be said that although his current Soul Power Level is level 38, his true combat strength is enough to challenge or even defeat ordinary Soul King level experts!
"Good! Good! Good!" Dugu Bo said "good" three times in a row, becoming more and more satisfied with Lin Yan.
"Shall we go back to Heaven Dou City?"
"Teacher, do we still need to go back to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
What would we do back there?
"There are still many mature immortal Immortal Herb at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. We can pick them to prevent others from stealing them."
"I've set up a poison array in that place; not just anyone can get in."
"It's better to be safe than sorry."
Lin Yan knew that Tang San could easily break through the poison array. If he found this place, the Immortal Herb would be his for the taking.
I wonder if Tang San will still be able to come to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well now that Dugu Bo's poison has been cured.
"You make a good point. Let's go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well again!"
After saying this, the master and disciple smiled at each other, then, without lingering, their figures transformed into streaks of light and sped off towards the direction of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.