Chapter 368 - 65

Chapter 65 Artificial Titled DouluoThe long, agonizing day and night finally passed.Inside the secret chamber, the heart-pounding red and blue energy light gradually converged, receding into Ling Ya's body like a tide. The space around him no longer vibrated, and the violent energy fluctuations also stabilized, eventually completely subsiding.Ling Ya suddenly opened his eyes!A powerful spirit power aura uncontrollably spread from his body, causing the furniture in the room to tremble slightly.He instinctively clenched his fists, feeling the new power within him, surging like a mighty river, vast and boundless. This sense of power was something he had never imagined in his thirty years of life!However, a peculiar sense of stagnation also followed. His spirit power level should have skyrocketed to an incredible degree, yet at this moment, it seemed to be restricted by an invisible shackle, with the outward fluctuations merely lingering at the threshold of level fifty."This is…" Ling Ya was slightly startled, then understood.The breakthrough in a Spirit Master's cultivation not only requires the accumulation of spirit power but also needs a spirit ring as a guide and key to unlock the next level of realm.He now possessed the total spirit power of a level ninety Titled Douluo, but because he lacked the subsequent five spirit rings, the immense power was forcibly "blocked" after the level fifty mark, unable to be fully released and manifested.But he could clearly feel the terrifying ocean of energy dormant behind that invisible barrier. It was a realm of legendary powerhouses that he could only look up to in the past!As long as he obtained the spirit rings, this ocean would completely burst forth, transforming into his true power!Amidst his excitement, Ling Ya's gaze involuntarily turned to Dai Youheng, who was sitting quietly on a nearby sofa.The moment he saw Dai Youheng, a shiver and sense of awe, originating from the deepest part of his soul, surged uncontrollably.It was as if an invisible pair of hands had completely gripped his heart, his thoughts, and everything about him! He could even vaguely feel that his life and death truly depended on the other party's single thought.An urge to prostrate himself in worship and completely surrender was simply irresistible.The binding of the pill was real and undeniable.Just as Dai Youheng had said, from the moment he swallowed the "yin yang reversal fate lotus seed pill," his freedom, his future, and even his soul no longer belonged to him.However, what flashed in Ling Ya's eyes was not fear or regret, but a sense of resolve. Compared to gaining this power for revenge, what was freedom worth?Compared to the opportunity to drag those enemies into hell, what did it matter to become someone else's servant? He made this trade willingly!"It seems the absorption went well." Dai Youheng's calm voice sounded. He had opened his eyes at some point and was observing Ling Ya, a satisfied curve on his lips. "Compared to your listless, hate-filled appearance in the black market cage before, your Spirit and vitality have truly reached their peak now. Very good, this is more like a usable blade."Upon hearing this, Ling Ya did not hesitate. He immediately stepped forward, knelt on both knees, bowed his head deeply, his voice unusually resonant due to excitement and the newly acquired power, "Ling Ya thanks Master for his grace! This body and this life are all bestowed by Master. This subordinate is willing to go through fire and water for Master, even if it means ten thousand deaths!"Dai Youheng waved his hand slightly, "The title 'Master' is too ostentatious. From now on, outside, you can call me Young Master.""Yes, Young Master!" Ling Ya immediately changed his address without the slightest hesitation.Dai Youheng stood up, "Let's go. It's time to hunt for your remaining spirit rings. The feeling of having a treasure mountain but no way to enter it isn't pleasant, is it? Without spirit rings, no matter how vast the power accumulated within you, it's like a sharp sword locked in a box, unable to be drawn to harm the enemy."Ling Ya also stood up, a hint of worry on his face, "Young Master, this subordinate understands. It's just that this subordinate needs to acquire five spirit rings consecutively, from the fifth to the ninth, and each one requires a higher cultivation year than the last. Ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts are extraordinary, and even the ninth ring requires a top-tier Spirit Beast of over fifty thousand years. With just the two of us, I'm afraid…"He wasn't doubting Young Master's strength, but Dai Youheng was, after all, only a Spirit Ancestor. Hunting high-level ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts, especially the process of finding suitable targets, was inherently full of danger and uncertainty.Dai Youheng chuckled, interrupting his worries, "You don't need to worry about this. Just follow me."The two left the hotel, and Dai Youheng led Ling Ya directly out of the city to a desolate area outside.After stopping, under Ling Ya's puzzled gaze, Dai Youheng's thoughts stirred slightly.Swish—!A pair of massive wings suddenly unfolded from behind Dai Youheng! The left was a lotus ice wing, meticulously carved from ten thousand years of cold ice, while the right was a blazing red lotus wing, eternally burning, with liquid flames and lava dancing.The powerful external Spirit Bone aura emanated without reservation!"This… this is an external Spirit Bone?" Ling Ya gasped, his eyes wide! Although he wasn't unfamiliar with Spirit Bones, they had appeared in the Spirit Master competition he had watched.But external Spirit Bones were the rarest and most growth-oriented treasures among Spirit Bones! It was no wonder Young Master possessed such a divine object, making his strength far surpass others of the same rank!"Keep up." Dai Youheng didn't explain further. With a flap of his wings, his figure instantly transformed into a red and blue streaking light, soaring into the sky with extreme speed!Ling Ya dared not be negligent. Suppressing the shock in his heart, he immediately released his Ice Feather Eagle Spirit. Four spirit rings, two yellow and two purple, appeared, and ice-blue eagle wings spread from his back. He fully activated his spirit power, flying closely in Dai Youheng's direction.His Spirit was a Beast Spirit skilled in flight. Although he took the strong attack route, he could barely keep up with Dai Youheng as he deliberately slowed down.The two flew north at high speed, the scenery below rapidly blurring. After several hours, a vast, endless forest covered in snow appeared on the horizon, and the temperature in the air noticeably plummeted.Frost Forest!Dai Youheng halted his flight here, landing in a snowy clearing. Ling Ya followed closely, curiously observing this famous Spirit Beast forest, wondering what deep meaning Young Master had in bringing him here.Dai Youheng walked to the center of the clearing, slowly raised his right hand, and an extreme chill condensed in his palm. A pure and incomparable ice-attribute energy aura, as if capable of freezing the soul, emanated. This was the Snow Empress's ultimate ice aura.He released this aura like a signal, then stood with his hands behind his back, waiting quietly.Although Ling Ya was puzzled, he also stood silently by his side.After about a quarter of an hour, Ling Ya suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet begin to tremble slightly, and the tremors grew stronger and stronger, as if some colossal creature was rapidly approaching!