Ice and Fire Yin Yang Spring!
When Chen Yuan woke up, he opened his eyes to see Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan standing nearby. He wasn't surprised, as he had already sensed their presence with his spiritual power earlier.
Now fully awake, he stood up and stretched, feeling that both his body and spirit were in peak condition.
He then turned to Dugu Yan, a smile appearing on his face as he asked:
"Senior Sister, how do you feel after absorbing the external spirit bone?"
Dugu Yan's eyes sparkled with joy as she looked at Chen Yuan, her voice soft and gentle:
"I feel great. Not only did my spirit power increase by one level, but I've also gained the corrosive poison of the Human-Faced Demon Spider. The best part is that, as a growth-type external spirit bone, it might bring me even more surprises in the future. All of this is thanks to you."
"Also, don't call me 'Senior Sister' anymore. I'd like to hear something different. Call me 'Yanzi' or 'Yanyan.'"
Chen Yuan naturally didn't refuse and immediately changed his address:
"Yanyan."
Dugu Yan's smile grew even warmer.
But Dugu Bo felt his heart bleeding. In the past, he was the only one who could call her "Yanyan." Now, there was someone else.
At this moment, Chen Yuan turned to Dugu Bo and said:
"Grandpa, my body and spirit are in their best condition right now. It's the perfect time to absorb a spirit ring. Are there any particularly powerful spirit beasts in the Sunset Forest?"
Dugu Bo replied with a hint of annoyance:
"Your previous spirit rings were all absorbed beyond their normal limits. So, tell me, do you want a seven-thousand-year or eight-thousand-year spirit ring for your fourth one? I'll think about whether there's a suitable spirit beast."
Hearing this, Chen Yuan firmly declared:
"This time, I want to absorb a twenty-thousand-year spirit ring."
Both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were shocked. Dugu Bo frowned and scolded:
"You're out of your mind! A twenty-thousand-year spirit ring is something a level-60 Spirit King would absorb when breaking through to Spirit Emperor. You're only at level 40. Are you really trying to get yourself killed?"
Chen Yuan explained calmly:
"When absorbing spirit rings below ten thousand years, surpassing the limit only requires a strong body. But when absorbing spirit rings above ten thousand years, surpassing the limit requires both a strong body and strong spiritual power. As I mentioned earlier, my body and spirit are in their best condition. What others can't do, I might be able to. I'm determined to absorb this twenty-thousand-year spirit ring. Please help me think of a powerful spirit beast!"
Dugu Bo frowned, looking at Chen Yuan's determined expression. After a moment of thought, he said:
"On the other side of the forest, there's a place called Black Dragon Gorge. A black dragon lives there, with at least eighteen thousand years of cultivation. It rarely comes out except to hunt. Its body is extremely strong, and its power is immense. It should meet your requirements. But are you really sure you want to absorb such a spirit beast's spirit ring?"
Chen Yuan's face lit up with joy. As expected, Dugu Bo, who had spent years in the Sunset Forest, knew it well. A black dragon—if it had the bloodline of a Dark Evil Dragon—would indeed be an extremely powerful spirit beast. Its dragon breath could greatly enhance the sword energy of the Seven Kill Sword. Its spirit ring would be perfect for him.
He then politely asked Dugu Bo for help:
"Grandpa, I'll trouble you. I want this eighteen-thousand-year black dragon as my fourth spirit ring."
Dugu Yan couldn't help but speak up:
"Absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring for your fourth ring, and an eighteen-thousand-year one at that… you could die…"
Chen Yuan simply smiled and said calmly:
"Because I don't want to settle for mediocrity. There are many geniuses on this continent. I want to stand out among them, to become the brightest and strongest. That requires constantly breaking through limits."
Dugu Yan was deeply moved. Chen Yuan, who was already outstanding enough to captivate her, had such an unyielding spirit. She was in awe.
Chen Yuan stepped forward, took her hand, and led her onto his flying sword. Then he said to Dugu Bo:
"Grandpa, let's set off right away."
Dugu Bo took a deep breath and soared into the sky, leaving behind a single sentence:
"Then follow me. I hope you succeed. If you fail, Yanyan will be heartbroken."
Chen Yuan wrapped his arm around Dugu Yan's waist and whispered in her ear:
"Yanyan, trust me. I will succeed!"
With that, he manipulated the flying sword and shot into the sky, catching up to Dugu Bo as they flew toward the other side of the forest.
Dugu Yan tilted her head slightly, her gaze fixed on Chen Yuan's face. Despite being younger than her, he was more decisive. Once he made up his mind, nothing could change it, leaving her feeling both anxious and moved.
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The journey was uneventful, and they soon arrived at the so-called Black Dragon Gorge. The cliffs on either side were steep and treacherous, and the deep gorge in the middle was bottomless, dark, and forbidding.
At this moment, Dugu Bo said seriously:
"Wait here. I'll go down and drive the black dragon out. Don't get too close until I've subdued it. Although this black dragon isn't a pure-blooded dragon, it has dragon bloodline. Its strength is immense."
After saying this, Dugu Bo flew into the Black Dragon Gorge alone. Although he was known as the weakest Title Douluo, he was still a Title Douluo. Confident in his abilities, he ventured in without hesitation.
Not long after, a roar echoed from the gorge, followed by a terrifying clash of energy that shook the heavens and earth, resonating far and wide.
Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan, still outside the gorge, realized just how powerful this black dragon was. With the bloodline of a Dark Evil Dragon, its strong body and pure dark attributes made it comparable to spirit beasts with sixty to seventy thousand years of cultivation, despite its eighteen-thousand-year age.
If a level-70 Spirit Emperor absorbed its spirit ring, they would undoubtedly gain a powerful Spirit Avatar.
If a spirit master with a sub-dragon martial soul absorbed its spirit ring, their martial soul might even undergo a positive mutation, transforming into a more powerful dragon-type martial soul.
Soon, a black dragon burst out of the gorge. It had the appearance of an Eastern dragon, over ten meters long, its body covered in shiny black scales, exuding a terrifying aura.
But right behind it, a several-tens-of-meters-long Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor emerged from the gorge. To subdue the black dragon, Dugu Bo had used his Spirit Avatar. After all, his direct combat abilities were relatively weak, and it would take time for his poison to take effect on the black dragon.
To quickly subdue the black dragon, Dugu Bo went all out:
"Medusa's Gaze!"
From the eyes of the Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor, a petrifying beam shot out. The black dragon, unable to dodge in time, was struck and its body stiffened.
At that moment, a sword light shot forward. It was Chen Yuan, seizing the opportunity while Dugu Bo had the black dragon immobilized. He manipulated the Seven Kill Sword, which shot through the air like a beam of light, piercing the black dragon's brain in one strike.
Even though the black dragon had a tenacious life force, with its brain destroyed, its life quickly came to an end…
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,275
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