collapse!
On a cliff in Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo kicked a large, colorful snake off the cliff.
In an instant, the scales scattered, blood slowly flowed from the wounds of the colorful snake, and its consciousness gradually faded away.
Immediately afterward, Dugu Bo urged, "Yanyan, hurry up and finish off this iridescent python!"
Only the soul ring dropped by a soul beast that you kill yourself can be absorbed by a soul master. This giant snake has already been beaten to the point of death by Dugu Bo. If you are any slower, the soul ring will be wasted once the snake dies.
Dugu Yan was naturally aware of this, so she immediately stepped forward and used her soul skill to finish off the Illusionary Python.
A moment later, accompanied by specks of black light drifting from the body of the Illusionary Python, a jet-black soul ring appeared before everyone present.
The moment the spirit ring was formed, Dugu Yan began to absorb it, while Qing Mu and Dugu Bo protected her from the side.
Dugu Bo suddenly spoke up and asked, "Kid, do you think it's possible for Yan Yan to break through to level fifty-two after absorbing this spirit ring?"
"It doesn't feel quite right, but even without a direct breakthrough, it shouldn't be too far off."
Qingmu stroked Ivysaur's head as he pondered.
"I see."
Dugu Bo nodded, feeling a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including admiration and regret).
One level may not seem like much, but if each time you absorb a soul ring you can gain an extra level, it will save a lot of time and thus increase the success rate of breaking through to the next title.
If it weren't for Qingmu's reminder, he probably would have followed the usual practice and prepared a spirit ring that would take a little over ten thousand years for Dugu Bo.
Yes, the soul ring that Dugu Yan is absorbing at this moment is not the usual ten thousand years or so, but close to twenty thousand years.
Although she lacked whale glue and immortal herbs, Dugu Yan had undergone the baptism of a 100,000-year-old soul ring and soul bone, making her physical strength far exceed that of other soul masters of the same level, and she was fully capable of withstanding a soul ring of this age.
At the same time, Dugu Bo also noted this matter down, thinking that when he returned, he must have Yang Wudi research a medicine that could enhance the physique of a Soul Master.
Once the research is successful, the younger generation of their family will be able to attach higher-age soul rings when hunting for soul rings and obtain higher soul power feedback, thus entering a virtuous cycle of strong strength and high level.
Time passed slowly, and as the sun began to set, Dugu Yan completed the absorption of her soul ring.
Dugu Yan opened her eyes, feeling the increased soul power within her body, and felt a surge of joy.
Although I didn't break through level 52 in one go, I'm only one sheet away from level 52, and I might break through it at any time.
This saved her more than half a year, and you have to understand that breaking through after becoming a Soul King is much more difficult than before.
Many geniuses who could advance two levels a year before reaching the Soul King level would be lucky to advance one level a year after reaching the Soul King level.
"Congratulations, Sister Yan Yan, on becoming the Soul King."
Seeing this, Qing Mu smiled and stepped forward to congratulate him. Unlike in the future, Soul Kings are now the backbone of Soul Masters, and many teachers in advanced Soul Master academies are not even Soul Kings.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan happily replied, "Congratulations to you too, you'll be one soon."
"Alright, let's stop flattering each other."
At this moment, Dugu Bo also walked over and looked at Qing Mu, saying, "Young Qing, I remember the soul beast you wanted to hunt was the Flowing Light Roaring Ape, right?"
"Yes, this spirit beast needs your help. I estimate it will be difficult for me to obtain its spirit ring on my own."
Qing Mu nodded. After hearing Dugu Bo talk about the Flowing Light Roar, he specifically looked up information about this kind of soul beast.
The Flowing Light Roaring Ape is a top-tier soul beast, renowned for its ability to run like a green streak of light, accompanied by a powerful roar.
Qing Mu was not afraid of powerful soul beasts, because even a ten-thousand-year-old Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear would not fare well in front of him.
However, the Flowing Light Roaring Ape's ability to accelerate to its peak instantly made Qing Mu feel somewhat troubled.
If Qing Mu were to kill the Radiant Roaring Ape alone, it would probably escape before he could even make a move. This is why Qing Mu said he needed Dugu Bo's help.
Although Qing Mu possesses methods such as poisoning, hypnosis, and restraint, she might be able to kill the Flowing Light Roaring Ape if she put in the effort, but with Dugu Bo here, there's naturally no need for such trouble.
Led by Dugu Bo, Qing Mu and the others arrived at the forest where the Radiant Roaring Apes gathered about two hours later.
A large number of green-blue monkeys were seen resting on the ground or in the trees, and every now and then a sharp roar could be heard, which was the Flowing Light Roaring Monkey moving quickly.
"Young man, what age of Radiant Roaring Ape are you planning to get?"
Upon arriving at their destination, Dugu Bo did not rush to take action, but instead posed this question to Qing Mu.
Qing Mu pondered for a moment, then looked at Dugu Bo and said solemnly, "Senior Dugu, I plan to acquire a 30,000-year-old Flowing Light Roaring Ape."
After being strengthened by the ten-thousand-year-old whale jelly, immortal herbs, soul bones, and the seed of wood spirit, Qing Mu's body is already stronger than many Soul Emperors. Thirty thousand years is a relatively safe range for Qing Mu now, and going any further would be quite dangerous.
Around 30,000 years?
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was slightly taken aback, as this person was even taller than his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
Dugu Bo merely nodded slightly, then quietly headed towards the location of the Roaring Ape.
Although Dugu Bo concealed his presence well, he was still detected by the Radiant Roaring Apes as he approached their group, and the forest was immediately filled with the sounds of apes.
Fortunately, Dugu Bo was not far from his target, the 30,000-year-old Radiant Roaring Ape. He suddenly burst into action, his figure flashing as he quickly approached the Radiant Roaring Ape King.
Whoa whoa! !
Upon sensing the aura of Dugu Bo, a titled Douluo, the Roaring Ape King's hair stood on end, and it was about to activate its innate ability to escape.
Dugu Bo is not a titled Douluo who excels in speed. Given the speed of this Flowing Light Roaring Ape King, if it really wanted to run away, Dugu Bo would most likely not be able to catch up.
However, just as the Flowing Light Roaring Ape was activated, Dugu Bo's eyes flashed and he activated his eighth soul skill!
The moment the eighth spirit ring lit up, everything around Dugu Bo froze. Leaves floated in mid-air, and the Streaming Light Roaring Ape King stood still like a statue.
This is Dugu Bo's eighth soul skill, Time Freeze, which can freeze time within a radius of several thousand square meters. Only those with higher soul power or stronger strength than him can possibly break through it.
Clearly, the Roaring Ape King did not meet this standard.
While the speed of the Roaring Ape King is indeed very fast, what is the point of such speed when time has stopped?