A fifty-thousand-year spirit ring was never easy to absorb, let alone one from a Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, a spirit beast that could rival a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast.
As a result, the time Chen Yuan spent absorbing this spirit ring was exceptionally long. From afternoon to evening, and then from evening to the next morning, it took nearly ten hours before he finally completed the absorption.
Although it took a long time, successfully absorbing this spirit ring could already be considered a miracle. A Spirit King's fifth spirit ring being a fifty-thousand-year ring was unheard of.
Opening his eyes, Chen Yuan let out a long breath. The feeling of being crushed to pieces had finally passed, and now it was time to reap the rewards.
He stood up from the ground, stretching his body with a series of cracking sounds. A surge of power flowed through him, filling him with energy.
The Golden Feather Wings on his back—or rather, the now-evolved Wind and Thunder Wings—fluttered slightly. One side was surrounded by howling winds, while the other crackled with lightning. This made Chen Yuan extremely pleased.
Unable to hold back, Dugu Yan ran forward and hugged Chen Yuan tightly. The tangible feeling of his presence finally allowed her to relax, and she smiled as she said:
"That's amazing! A fifty-thousand-year spirit ring… Last night, I thought you were going to fail several times."
Seeing the slight fatigue in Dugu Yan's eyes, Chen Yuan realized she hadn't slept all night. He comforted her:
"I told you, I had some confidence before absorbing this spirit ring…"
As he spoke, Chen Yuan also met the concerned and curious gazes of Chen Xin and Dugu Bo.
Chen Yuan explained:
"My gains are significant. For example, my Golden Feather Wings have undergone a major upgrade. They can now rival a fifty-thousand-year spirit bone. Originally, they increased my speed by 100%, but now they boost it by 300%. Additionally, they come with the power of wind and thunder, further enhancing my speed when activated. I think I'll call them Wind and Thunder Wings from now on."
Chen Xin and Dugu Bo were both shocked. Chen Yuan's speed was already incredible, and now with this upgrade, even agility-focused spirit masters might struggle to keep up with him.
Inside Chen Yuan's body, the Dragon Pearl had also transformed. It was now pure black, without a trace of impurity, its dark attributes becoming even more refined. It had also gained immense benefits.
Thanks to the Dragon Pearl's refinement, Chen Yuan had absorbed the spirit ring's energy to the greatest extent possible. His spirit power had soared to the 55th level. The spirit ring he had absorbed was indeed worthy of being a fifty-thousand-year ring.
In addition, his physical attributes—strength, speed, endurance, and reflexes—had all improved significantly. Chen Yuan felt that he could now challenge ten-thousand-year spirit beasts with his bare hands, tearing apart tigers and leopards with ease.
Finally, there was his fifth spirit ring. It increased the power of his sword aura by 150%. Moreover, when he activated his fifth spirit skill, he could alter the heavens and earth, summon weather phenomena, and control wind and thunder to unleash devastating attacks within a certain range.
Thinking about it, Chen Yuan wanted to test it out himself. He wrapped his left arm around Dugu Yan's waist, and with a flap of his Wind and Thunder Wings, he soared into the sky.
With his right hand, he summoned the Seven Kill Sword. His five spirit rings appeared one by one—one yellow, two purple, and two black—a dazzling configuration.
Chen Yuan then said to Chen Xin and Dugu Bo:
"Teacher, Grandpa, I want to test my fifth spirit skill. Please stand to my side to avoid being caught in the crossfire."
Chen Xin and Dugu Bo, hearing this, were both intrigued. They had witnessed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's power firsthand yesterday. What kind of spirit skill would its spirit ring grant Chen Yuan?
The two of them also took to the air, quickly moving to Chen Yuan's side, their faces filled with anticipation.
Chen Yuan raised the Seven Kill Sword, pointing it straight at the sky, and chanted:
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Sword Moves the Heavens!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his fifth spirit ring lit up. The deep black spirit ring seemed like a black hole, draining 80% of his spirit power in an instant.
In the next moment, a sword hum resonated through the heavens. A brilliant sword light shot out from the Seven Kill Sword, piercing into the clouds. Instantly, the wind howled, and the sky darkened as a massive vortex formed. Thunderclouds rolled, and the entire sky seemed to be in turmoil.
Within a short time, the vortex covered a range of three hundred meters. Within the thunderclouds, it was as if a ferocious beast was lurking, gazing down at the earth with the power to destroy everything.
Crack!
A sword aura poured down, as if a switch had been flipped. One after another, sword auras rained down. Each aura carried the cutting and tearing force of wind, the destructive power of thunder, and the corrosive, annihilating force of evil.
It was as if the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's energy blades and thunderballs had merged, manifesting as sword auras.
A single sword aura could obliterate a Spirit Emperor. Dozens of them could overwhelm a Spirit Sage. And with hundreds of them, even Spirit Douluos and Titled Douluos would have to tread carefully.
Chen Yuan glanced to his sides, where Chen Xin and Dugu Bo stood, their faces filled with shock and disbelief. As Titled Douluos, even they had to take this spirit skill seriously.
The ability to alter the heavens and earth and summon weather phenomena alone was enough to prove the terrifying nature of this skill. If Chen Yuan had enough spirit power, it could become even more fearsome.
With a thought, Chen Yuan gathered all the sword auras, directing them toward the corpse of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
Under the brilliant sword auras, the corpse was completely obliterated, reduced to dust. The sheer destructive power was evident.
After a moment, the wind, thunderclouds, and sword auras gradually dissipated. Chen Yuan retracted his martial soul. This spirit skill was indeed terrifying, but its consumption was equally staggering.
In Chen Yuan's arms, Dugu Yan looked at him with admiration. She could hardly believe that this was the fifth spirit skill of a Spirit King.
Chen Yuan quickly said:
"Teacher, Grandpa, the commotion we just caused was a bit too much. This is the core of the forest, and we've achieved our goal. It's time to leave."
Chen Xin and Dugu Bo, as if waking from a dream, gave Chen Yuan a deep look. They could already imagine how terrifying he would become once he reached the ranks of Spirit Emperor and Spirit Sage.
They both nodded and said:
"Right, let's go!"
"Indeed, we should leave quickly!"
All three of them had the ability to fly, and they now sped toward the edge of the forest, not lingering any longer.
Chen Yuan used his Wind and Thunder Wings to travel, his speed matching that of Chen Xin and Dugu Bo, the two Titled Douluos. In fact, thanks to the power of wind and thunder, he was even slightly faster.
As he flew, Chen Yuan's thoughts turned to the Evil God Pearl in his possession. It was also a treasure, but it was tainted with the lingering resentment of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. To cleanse the resentment, he would need some special methods.
'I wonder if the extreme heat and cold of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye could eliminate the resentment. If so, that would save a lot of trouble…'
(End of Chapter)
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