Yu Yuanzhen stared wide-eyed at the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring surrounding Yu Tianheng, his Adam's apple bobbing but unable to utter a sound.
Yu Xiaolong beside him staggered back half a step, his back slamming heavily against a pillar, making the bronze bells on the eaves jingle.
Space seemed to freeze suddenly, and the surging black Soul Ring aura around Yu Tianheng enveloped the three of them.
On the surface of that jet-black Soul Ring, dark golden lightning patterns moved like living things, each flash causing a subtle spatial tremor.
Yu Xiaolong reached out his trembling hand, wanting to touch the ten -Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, but his fingertips froze three inches away from the Soul Ring. A broken murmur escaped his throat, "This is impossible... Level 40, how could he have... a ten- Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring..."
Yu Yuanzhen, holding a high position and being an unparalleled expert, did not lose his composure like his son Yu Xiaolong upon witnessing this scene, though his expression remained one of shock.
He was certain that Yu Tianheng's fourth Soul Ring was undoubtedly Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, without any disguise or forgery. However, it was indeed unbelievable that the fourth Soul Ring was Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, not to mention how rare this Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring was.
After all, most high-level Soul Master have Soul Ring of this rank; for example, I have four of them.
What truly shocked Yu Yuanzhen was how Yu Tianheng, with his level 40 Soul Power, managed to absorb Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring without being affected.
If this problem can be understood, it will be enough to change the landscape of Soul Master cultivation, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan possesses this ability, will rise to prominence, surpassing all forces on the continent, including the Spirit Hall, and dominating the world.
With this thought in mind, Yu Yuanzhen looked at Yu Tianheng with burning eyes, his aged voice trembling uncontrollably. " Tian Heng, how exactly did you manage to absorb this Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring beyond your level?"
Yu Tianheng said, "What else can we do? We have to grit our teeth and force it to absorb!"
"That's not what I asked. What I really wanted to know was how to withstand the backlash from absorbing Soul Ring, such as mental shock and physical collapse?" Yu Yuanzhen's tone became more serious.
Yu Tianheng paused for a moment, then said, "I do know how to solve this problem, but it's a matter of great importance, and I can't just say it carelessly. Otherwise, if word gets out, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will become the target of everyone's ire. Therefore, I can only tell you, Grandpa!"
As he spoke, Yu Tianheng looked at Yu Yuanzhen.
Yu Yuanzhen understood and instructed, " Xiaolong, take Yanyan down to rest first. Tian Heng and I have some things to discuss privately."
"Yes, Father." Yu Xiaolong knew the gravity of the matter and dared not say more, so he took Dugu Yan and left.
Dugu Yan was a smart person, so she didn't say much and quietly followed Yu Xiaolong down.
Inside the hall, only Yu Tianheng and his grandson Yu Yuanzhen remained.
Just as Yu Tianheng was about to speak, Yu Yuanzhen grabbed his wrist. "This is not the place to talk. Come with your grandfather to True Dragon Mountain."
As soon as he finished speaking, dragon wings appeared on Yu Yuanzhen's back, and he immediately carried Yu Tianheng to the main peak, True Dragon Mountain, which was his place of seclusion for cultivation. Unless there was something important, no one was allowed to disturb him. No one could disturb him or eavesdrop on his conversations there.
After a moment, Yu Yuanzhen put Yu Tianheng down. "Alright, Tian Heng, now you can tell me how you managed to absorb Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring at only level forty."
Yu Tianheng nodded and began to speak, "Looking at the world, almost all Soul Master absorb purple Thousand-Year Soul Ring Soul Ring reaching level 40, with an age of about four or five thousand years. As for ten- Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, they can only be absorbed when one reaches the Soul King stage."
"Why is this happening? Please answer me, Grandpa." Yu Tianheng did not directly explain why he absorbed Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring beyond his level, but instead asked Yu Yuanzhen.
Yu Yuanzhen was stunned for a moment, but still answered, "There are three main reasons. First, the Soul Power is not strong enough. According to the Soul Ring absorption theory, the Soul Power of a level 40 Soul Master is relatively weak, and the Soul Ring age that he can withstand is usually around 5,000 years."
The Soul Power contained in Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring far exceeds the physical and Soul Power limits of a level 40 Soul Master. Forcibly absorbing it may cause the Soul Master's body to be burst by the powerful Soul Power, or the Soul Power to run rampant in the body, causing serious damage to the meridians, internal organs, etc.
Secondly, insufficient mental strength is a problem. The souls of Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast are already aggressive. When absorbing Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, the soul of the Soul Beast will impact the absorber's mind and soul, causing Soul Shock. The mental strength of a level 40 Soul Master is often not strong enough to suppress this impact, which may lead to mental breakdown, confusion, or even death.
Thirdly, the physical body is not strong enough. Absorbing a ten- Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring requires a sufficiently strong physical body to withstand the influx and transformation of the Soul Ring's energy. Although a level 40 Soul Master's physical body has gained some strength through previous training, it is still insufficient to withstand the baptism of the powerful energy of Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.
Yu Yuanzhen Yu Yuanzhen spoke eloquently, as he, Nine-Ring Titled Douluo, was fully aware of these cultivation-related issues.
After listening to Yu Yuanzhen's answer, Yu Tianheng chuckled and nodded, "That's right. The reason why normal Soul Master cannot absorb Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring at level forty is based on these three factors. If they can't withstand any one of them, the Soul Ring absorption will fail. But in other words, as long as Soul Master's Soul Power, Mental Power, and Physical Body are strong enough, wouldn't it be possible to absorb Soul Ring beyond their level?"
Yu Yuanzhen's gaze sharpened, and he asked in a deep voice, "You did it?"
Yu Tianheng nodded slightly. "Yes, I did it."
The next moment, Yu Tianheng's Soul Power surged, an extremely violent and powerful Soul Power that surged like a tidal wave, something that a level 40 Soul Master could not possibly possess.
Afterwards, the black outfit Yu Tianheng was wearing tore apart inch by inch, revealing bulging veins beneath his exposed muscles, resembling a coiled dragon.
Every inch of the panel gleamed with a jade-like luster. When he threw a punch, the air crackled like porcelain shattering. Wherever the fist passed, a boulder not far from the mountaintop shattered into dust. The power unleashed by this body clearly exceeded the limits that Four-Ring Soul Master could withstand.
What sent chills down Yu Yuanzhen's spine was the overwhelming mental pressure. The boy's black hair moved without wind, and the golden light flowing in his eyes swept across the room as if it were a tangible thing. When Yu Tianheng raised his eyes to look directly at Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Yuanzhen seemed to see a dormant ancient dragon breaking free of its shackles. The mental storm that was powerful enough to crush mountains made even this Titled Douluo feel his breath catch in his throat.
"Grandpa," Yu Tianheng's voice was deep and resonant, carrying a maturity beyond his years, " The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul shouldn't stop here; it can become even stronger."