Chapter 118: Battle Demon Awakening, Planning for the Sixth RingAbout half an hour later, the spirit power fluctuations swirling around Xu Jiujiu Princess Vina were the first to stabilize.After all, when Youheng returned, she had already been absorbing for a while, and she was only absorbing a spirit ring of exactly around ten thousand years from a non-aggressive healing-type Spirit Beast, so the absorption was naturally easy.She slowly opened her eyes, a sharp light flashing through them before being replaced by deep joy.Five spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, one black—circled her in order, and her spirit power had reached rank fifty-one, symbolizing the achievement of the Spirit King Realm.It wasn't just because she had advanced to Spirit King, but also because her teacher at the Body Sect had said that once she advanced to Spirit King, she would be allowed to start Cultivating her second Spirit.Actually, it would have been better for Princess Vina to wait until after the seventh ring to Cultivate her Original Body Spirit; that way, the spirit rings she could absorb would at least start at forty or fifty thousand years.But for one, her first Spirit was only healing-type and had no combat ability. As Princess Vina grew older, the dangers of being a royal Xu Jiujiu were also gradually increasing. Even though she never lacked guards, having her own self-preservation ability was ultimately more important than relying on others.Secondly, her Original Body Spirit was the brain, which was a mental-type Spirit. Mental-type Spirit Beasts were already rare, let alone finding nine that were over fifty thousand years old. Therefore, her teacher thought that having the first few spirit rings be ten-thousand-year-level mental-type ones would be enough.Princess Vina stood up gracefully, walked to Nebula Douluo's side, and cast her gaze toward Dai Youheng, who was still absorbing his spirit ring. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and exclaim softly, "A thirty-thousand-year Heaven Shaking Demonic Ape! Grandma Nebula, can his body really endure it?"Nebula Douluo's gaze fell on Dai Youheng, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible admiration. "Your Highness, rest assured.This boy's physique is exceptionally strong, far exceeding those of the same rank. His fourth spirit ring reached the ten-thousand-year level, and judging by the power of his fourth Spirit Ability, it likely approached twenty thousand years. Absorbing this thirty-thousand-year spirit ring is no easy feat, but with his Foundation and will, he will surely succeed. Look at his expression; there isn't even a trace of pain, and his spirit power shows no signs of disorder, flowing steadily and powerfully."Princess Vina looked closely and indeed saw that although Dai Youheng's brow was furrowed and there were fine beads of sweat on his temples, his breathing was long and deep. The spirit power around him surged regularly like tides, taming and absorbing the violent spirit power of the Demonic Ape bit by bit.Waves of emotion rose in her heart as she thought to herself that Sister Jiu Jiu had truly found a treasure. That simp who was infatuated with her was actually a peerless Prodigy, not at all inferior to the Young Sect Master of the Body Sect, Long Aotian, who was currently pursuing her.After nearly another hour, the surging spirit power around Dai Youheng suddenly retracted into his body like a hundred rivers returning to the sea. He snapped his eyes open, and shadows and crimson light seemed to flash and intertwine deep within them."Roar—!"A low, powerful tiger roar erupted from deep within his throat. It wasn't loud, but it carried an awe-inspiring majesty.The phantom of the Evil Shadow Demonic Tiger Martial Soul flashed behind him, becoming even more solid. Its fur flowed like shadows, and its claws and teeth shimmered with a heart-palpitating cold light.Yellow, yellow, purple, black, black—five spirit rings rose up. Especially that fifth spirit ring; within its deep blackness, there seemed to be power capable of shaking mountains! The spirit power fluctuations emanating from him had reached the Peak of rank fifty-two! It was much more robust than the recently advanced Princess Vina!Dai Youheng carefully felt the newly acquired power. Fifth Spirit Ability: Battle Demon Awakening!Ignites Battle Intent and dark blood to enter an enhanced state. The five attributes of attack, defense, speed, power, and soul are increased by one hundred and fifty percent, with overwhelming Battle Intent. Attack speed and explosive power reach new heights.What was even more peculiar was that in the Awakening state, every one of his attacks naturally carried a form of mental combat intimidation that could directly strike the opponent's mind, dealing a dual physical and mental blow!"As expected!" Dai Youheng realized in his heart. In his Evil Shadow Demonic Tiger Martial Soul, the first, third, and...fifth Spirit Abilities, which focused on enhancement, followed the same lineage of enhancement as the White Tiger Martial Soul, but the advantage lay in the enhancement being more comprehensive. Except for mental force, almost all attributes were increased. Furthermore, because of the high age of the spirit rings, the spirit power consumption was very small, allowing for long-term continuous combat.There were also additional special effects.For instance, besides the amplification, the first Spirit Ability added resistance to energy attacks. The third Spirit Ability added Shadow Stealth, granting a near-Teleportation ability in dark areas. The fifth Spirit Ability turned all attacks into dual strikes of physical and mental damage.This was precisely the powerful advantage brought by the combination of a top-tier mutated Spirit and high-age spirit rings!Additionally, Dai Youheng made another discovery. While absorbing this thirty-thousand-year spirit ring, aside from some mental exhaustion causing fatigue, his body faced no difficulty. Thirty thousand years was far from his limit; the limit for his fifth ring should have originally been around forty thousand years, or even over forty-five thousand years.He didn't mind that this fifth spirit ring was missing over ten thousand years; that was inconsequential. What he cared about was the future. According to his estimation, if his fifth ring's limit approached fifty thousand years, then the normal limit for his sixth ring should be a bit over seventy thousand years.With this judgment, Dai Youheng had a new consideration. Although this age was already extremely high compared to others, it was still not enough for him. He hoped to strengthen it a bit more and go for that hundred thousand year Abyssal Ice Prison Tiger for his sixth ring. Therefore, he had to find a way to raise his physique to another level.For example, absorbing another hundred thousand year Spirit Bone.Especially in terms of mental force. After all, Youheng did not have a mental-type Spirit. Even if his mental force could still be called outstanding among those of the same rank, it had not reached the point of exceeding his peers by several levels like his super physique.In that case, how could he withstand the Soul Shock when absorbing a hundred thousand year spirit ring?So, that hundred thousand year Spirit Bone had better be a skull bone.Thinking of this, Dai Youheng smiled slightly. Wasn't it a coincidence? He just happened to want to make a trip there. A new plan took shape in his mind.At this moment, seeing Dai Youheng successfully absorb the ring and his aura surge, Star Shattering Douluo walked over and looked at him, nodding with satisfaction. "The spirit ring absorption was successful! Not bad. The Star Dou Great Forest is extremely dangerous; this is no place to linger. Let us set off and leave."The group quickly left the Star Dou Great Forest. Upon reaching the outskirts of the forest, as they were about to part ways, Dai Youheng called out to Princess Vina."Xu Jiujiu Princess Vina, I have one more presumptuous request. I hope the Xu Jiujiu can lend a hand.""Oh? Feel free to speak plainly." Princess Vina looked at him curiously.Dai Youheng said sincerely, "I have two good friends at Shrek Academy named Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo. Their Spirits are the Original Body Spirit: Hair. When they reach rank forty and graduate from the outer courtyard, they intend to pursue the path of the Original Body Spirit. At that time, if it is convenient for Your Highness, could you send someone to guide them on a journey to the Body Sect? And look after them a bit on my behalf. Youheng thanks you in advance.""Hair Spirit? And they're sisters?" A flash of surprise crossed Princess Vina's beautiful eyes. Although this wasn't some top-tier Original Body Spirit, it did indeed fall within the scope of Original Body Spirits. According to the Body Sect's rules, it was only right for them to return to the Body Sect. It was only natural for her to go and get them.But what shocked her even more was that Dai Youheng actually knew about her close relationship with the Body Sect!How did he find out? Could Sister Jiu Jiu have told him? Had they already become close enough to share such core secrets?In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Princess Vina's mind, and her assessment of the relationship between Dai Youheng and Xu Jiujiu rose to another level.She suppressed the turbulent waves in her heart and wore a proper smile. "So that's how it is. You can rest assured. If they truly are good prospects for the Original Body Spirit, my Body Sect will naturally welcome them. I have noted this matter.""Thank you, Your Highness!" Dai Youheng thanked her solemnly.The two parties parted ways outside the Star Dou Great Forest and went their separate ways.Meanwhile, at another exit of the forest.Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao also walked out. Xiao Xiao had successfully absorbed the spirit ring of the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, and her strength had greatly increased.As for Huo Yuhao, although he did not encounter the legendary Emperor Auspicious Beast on this trip due to Dai Youheng's intervention and lost that "Auspicious" Opportunity, returning after Xiao Xiao hunted her third ring, as the child of Luck, he still had his gains. Within his right metacarpal bone, he had fused an external Spirit Bone obtained from the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear: the Dark Gold Dreadclaw!This Spirit Bone's attack power was extremely terrifying, becoming another powerful trump card for him.At this moment, the number of Spirit Bones on Huo Yuhao's body had already reached three, one of which was a four-hundred-thousand-year torso bone. In terms of both quantity and quality, he surpassed Dai Youheng, who had only one hundred-thousand-year external Spirit Bone.It seemed Youheng will have to find more Opportunities to catch up with him.
