Chapter 370 - 67

Chapter 67 The future ninth-level soul mentor rushes to XingluoLing Ya's experiment was very successful.With this proven template, once the second pill is out, he can confidently recreate subordinates at the Titled Douluo level.Youheng had a feeling about his Spirit; as long as he obtained a strong enough Spirit Avatar, the five-year limit for each pill could even be shortened.It was a pity, however, that due to the side effects of the yin yang reversal fate lotus seed pill, even after continuously absorbing five ten-thousand-year spirit rings, Ling Ya's rank remained at level ninety, not even reaching level ninety-one.In fact, generally speaking, a level ninety Titled Douluo shouldn't exist, because as long as the ninth spirit ring absorbed is decent, it can usually raise one's rank by at least one level, but when Ling Ya absorbed his, most of his spirit power was lost.However, it wasn't that there was no improvement at all; Ling Ya's current body simply found it difficult to gather spirit power, not impossible to gather it at all.Of these five spirit rings, over ninety percent of the spirit power was lost, with about ten percent remaining in his body, raising him from newly entering level ninety to the peak of level ninety.If he had another high-grade spirit ring, he might be able to break through to level ninety-one.Dai Youheng looked at Ling Ya, who was respectfully standing before him, and then at the frost giant torso bone in his hand, which was radiating cold energy.This Spirit Bone was of good quality, but it wasn't very useful to him; his goal was at least a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone.After a slight ponder, Dai Youheng tossed the torso bone back to Ling Ya, "You absorb this Spirit Bone yourself.A torso bone provides the greatest boost to physical prowess, and it might help you break through this final bottleneck and reach level ninety-one.More importantly, it can make up for the gap in physical quality between you and a normal Titled Douluo."What he needed was a sharp blade that could truly fight, not a paper tiger with an empty realm.At least, after absorbing this forty-thousand-year torso bone, Ling Ya's strength should be able to steadily reach the level of an ordinary Titled Douluo, preventing him from being unable to contend even with the likes of Giant Strength Douluo Cheng Gang.Ling Ya took the Spirit Bone, feeling the immense energy it contained, and an incomparable excitement and gratitude flashed in his eyes.He knelt on one knee again, his voice choked with emotion, "Young Master's profound kindness! Ling Ya can never repay it, even with a thousand deaths! I will not fail the Young Master's expectations!"He knew this was not just a gift, but also the Young Master's further tempering and sharpening of him, his blade.He didn't hesitate and immediately began to absorb this torso bone, which was highly compatible with his attributes.For a Titled Douluo to absorb a forty-thousand-year Spirit Bone was extremely easy; in less than half an hour, Ling Ya had already completed the absorption.With the power from five ten-thousand-year spirit rings plus a ten-thousand-year Spirit Bone, his spirit power finally barely reached level ninety-one from level ninety.He also gained a very good Spirit Bone skill.Named Frost divine force, this Spirit Bone did not provide flashy attack effects, but instead directly and purely endowed the user with the core strength originating from the Frost Giant race.It allowed the user to possess terrifying physical strength capable of tearing the earth and shattering icebergs with every move, and to contend directly with the Spirit Avatar of a same-level attack system beast Spirit Master with bare hands.Ling Ya looked at his hands in disbelief; it was too strong.This was the true Titled Douluo realm, a power so strong he couldn't even imagine it before.At this moment, he truly saw the hope of completing his revenge.Ling Ya immediately knelt before Dai Youheng and kowtowed three times, thanking the Young Master for his great kindness.The force was so great that even the ice surface developed tiny cracks!"Ling Ya thanks the Young Master for the grace of rebirth; this kindness and virtue will never be forgotten!In this life, Ling Ya will surely be the sharpest blade in the Young Master's hand, cutting down all obstacles!" His voice trembled with extreme excitement, yet it was full of determination.Dai Youheng calmly accepted his three bows, then said indifferently, "Get up.This is what you earned with your loyalty and future; it is what you deserve."Ling Ya stood up, his face still flushed with excitement.He hesitated for a moment, then respectfully asked, "Young Master, since your subordinate has already advanced to Titled Douluo, according to custom, there should be a title.Your subordinate wishes to use 'Ice Sky' as my title; what do you think, Young Master?"Ice represented his Spirit attribute; Sky referred to his ability to soar through the heavens.Dai Youheng waved his hand indifferently, "Your title is your own business; you can decide it yourself.""Thank you, Young Master!" Ling Ya's heart settled.However, Dai Youheng's next words were like a basin of cold water, instantly dousing some of his overly fervent mood."However, Ling Ya, you need to be more clear-headed," Dai Youheng's tone became serious, "Although you are now a level ninety-one Titled Douluo and possess the Frost divine force Spirit Bone skill, going alone to seek revenge on the Xuanming Sect is still an act of suicide."Ling Ya's expression sharpened, and he listened attentively."The Xuanming Sect has a thousand-year heritage and profound foundations.There are definitely more than one or two Titled Douluo within the sect, and their Spirit, the Black Tortoise Shield, is a top-tier defense system Spirit.Its spirit power quality and defense are far superior to your Ice Feather Hawk.It's also unknown if there are Super Douluo with cultivation above level ninety-five among them.For you to go now is akin to striking a stone with an egg."Upon hearing this, Ling Ya's fervent desire for revenge, which had just surged, immediately cooled considerably, replaced by a hint of anxiety and confusion.Yes, what a behemoth the Xuanming Sect was.But, his cultivation was limited by the pill, having almost reached its end; he would probably find it difficult to break through to level ninety-two in this lifetime.Seeing the disappointment flash in Ling Ya's eyes, Dai Youheng changed the subject and advised, "Difficulty in raising your rank doesn't mean your strength can't grow.Don't forget, besides being a Spirit Master, what other identity do you have?"Ling Ya was suddenly stunned, then a brilliant light burst forth from his eyes, as if enlightened!"Soul Engineer! That's right, I'm also a Soul Engineer!" He almost cried out.The immense increase in strength had momentarily muddled his head, making him forget his most skilled profession!Dai Youheng nodded, continuing to analyze for him, "That's right.As far as I know, in the Sun Moon Empire, many Titled Douluo also forcibly raised their ranks through medicine and various means; their ranks mostly remain between level ninety-one and ninety-four for life.But many of them, with the enhancement of high-level spirit tools, their true combat power can even suppress those Super Douluo who cultivated through hard work!""You are now a Titled Douluo, possessing vast spirit power and stronger mental force to control and engrave core arrays.With your talent, if you focus on studying the path of spirit tools, you may not be unable to reach level eight, or even touch the threshold of level nine, in the future.Once you become an Eighth-Rank Soul Engineer, combined with your Titled Douluo cultivation and this torso bone, then you will truly have the capital to contend with the Xuanming Sect and even seek revenge!"These words completely pointed Ling Ya, who was lost, in the right direction!The fire of hope burned brightly again, and it was clearer and more realistic than before!Dai Youheng took out several slightly old but densely covered manuscripts with complex formulas and structural diagrams from his storage spirit tool and handed them to Ling Ya, "These are something I acquired by chance, research manuscripts from a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer.The knowledge involved is very profound, and it might be of reference value to you."He had obtained these when he first arrived in this World by looting; since they were useless to him, he gave them to Ling Ya.Ling Ya respectfully took them, and just a cursory glance left him shocked by the exquisite yet abstruse design concepts within, while also realizing he still had many deficiencies in his foundation.Dai Youheng looked at his expression and admonished, "Although the knowledge within is good, remember not to be overly ambitious.In the path of spirit tools, the foundation is crucial.For you now, the most important quality is to be willing to learn from anyone.Don't become complacent and rigid just because you've become a Titled Douluo.Even if you encounter a Spirit King or Spirit Emperor level Soul Engineer, as long as he is more proficient than you in the spirit tool Domain, you must humble yourself and sincerely seek guidance.Accumulate knowledge bit by bit, solidify your foundation, and only then can you go further in the future."Ling Ya carefully put away the manuscripts, took a deep breath, and bowed with utmost solemnity, "Yes, Ling Ya will respectfully follow the Young Master's teachings and never dare to forget!"At this moment, his admiration for Dai Youheng had reached its peak.The Young Master not only bestowed him with power but also pointed him to the correct path to strength.Dai Youheng nodded contentedly, looked up at the sky, and said to Xiao Bai, "Alright, matters here are concluded.It's time for us to depart.Xiao Bai, thank you so much this time; you should return to the Extreme North Land first.Next, I need to rush to Star Luo City immediately; I'll come to see you later."If he didn't go to Star Luo City soon, he wouldn't be able to get that Soul Devouring Carving Knife.He looked at Ling Ya, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Oh, since you have achieved the title, the task of traveling is yours.Activate your Spirit Avatar; let me also experience the feeling of soaring on the back of a Titled Douluo's mount.""As you command, Young Master!" Ling Ya felt a surge of heroic Spirit and did not hesitate at all.The next moment, accompanied by a clear eagle cry, his seventh spirit ring suddenly lit up!Amidst the flashing light, Ling Ya's body rapidly expanded and transformed!A giant Ice Feather Hawk with a wingspan of over fifteen meters, its entire body appearing to be carved from profound ice, appeared on the ice plain!Its feathers were crystal clear, sharp as blades at the edges, exuding powerful pressure and extreme coldness; it was his Spirit Avatar!Dai Youheng leaped lightly and landed steadily on the broad, cold back of the Ice Feather Hawk."Caw—!"The giant eagle, into which Ice Sky Douluo Ling Ya had transformed, let out a piercing cry that could shatter metal and crack stone.Its massive wings beat fiercely, stirring up a sky full of wind and snow, and its enormous body shot into the sky like an arrow from a bowstring, transforming into an ice-blue stream of light.At a speed far exceeding Dai Youheng's own flight, it sped towards Star Luo City!The speed of a Titled Douluo was indeed extraordinary.Dai Youheng stood with his hands behind his back on the eagle's back, the strong wind making his robes flap loudly, but his gaze was already fixed on the distant imperial capital, which was about to be engulfed in turmoil.