Xu Tianxi didn't rush to absorb the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's right palm bone. Instead, he carefully put it away, planning to absorb it after he went to the Far North.
It wasn't that he wasn't tempted by the Dark Gold Terrorclaw, but he feared suffering the same fate as Xiao Xiao.
In the original story, Xiao Xiao, at level thirty, absorbed a two-thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's soul ring and was surprised to find a soul bone. Through Xuan Zi's introduction, she learned about the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's right palm bone.
Xiao Xiao, Huo Gua, and Wang Dong deferred to each other, and it ultimately went to Xiao Xiao. Unexpectedly, when Xiao Xiao absorbed the soul bone in front of Xuan Zi, she realized her body couldn't withstand the immense pressure of absorbing it. It was Huo Gua who drew away the soul bone, saving Xiao Xiao's arm and even her life.
At this point, he couldn't help but despise a certain Level 98 Super Douluo. He only thought about the advantages of soul bones but didn't consider whether Xiao Xiao's body could withstand the soul bone's energy. If it weren't for Huo Gua, his carelessness could have ruined a significant portion of a Twin Martial Soul genius's future.
Considering Xiao Xiao was his personal disciple, it was understandable that his confusing actions while leading the team were not intentional but rather a result of extreme stupidity.
Huo Gua had a hard time dealing with just one two-thousand-year Ice Emperor Torso Bone and Ice Jade Scorpion Left Arm Bone. The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear that was killed this time was far beyond two thousand years old, and Xu Tianxi didn't want to cause himself trouble.
When one door closes, another opens. Soul bones couldn't be absorbed, but Immortal Herbs were fine.
Taking the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew from Xiao Changfeng, Xu Tianxi thanked him and carefully examined the immortal herb.
The herb was entirely emerald green and unremarkable at first glance. Only the few drops of water flowing in the center of the three snow-white leaves were eye-catching, like dew left in the early morning.
"Second Awakening, it's finally here."
Pouring the herb, Xu Tianxi ingested the drops of liquid on the leaves, which were as clear as dew. He immediately sat down cross-legged, focused his mind, and centered himself.
A sweet liquid flowed down his throat, followed by a refreshing fragrance that spread like a gentle breeze throughout his body.
The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, having lost its essence, withered at an astonishing speed, turning into dust in moments, leaving behind only a few tiny, seed-like objects.
Xiao Changfeng cupped his hand, using a shield of pure Soul Power to envelop the seeds and place them into a Soul Guided Device capable of storing living things.
The Immortal Herb's effects were rapid, and Xu Tianxi didn't have to wait long.
As soon as the transparent dew entered his stomach, it merged with his body. Waves of refreshing coolness spread through every cell, as if every acupoint was breathing freely and comfortably.
After the cool sensation spread throughout his body, it began to recede, flowing slowly upward along his meridians from his limbs and torso towards his head.
When the stream of coolness rushed into his head, it suddenly erupted!
Xu Tianxi's mind experienced a brief moment of chaos, buzzing loudly, but it was immediately followed by a refreshing coolness, an indescribable comfort. Then, it surged towards his pupils like a thousand rivers flowing into the sea.
An intense coolness rapidly covered his pupils, transforming into a strange energy that cleansed his irises back and forth, infusing them with power.
Xu Tianxi meditated, gathered his breath, and directed his Spiritual Power towards the Illusory Moon Mystic Eyes. The coolness turned into heat, nourishing every part of his pupils.
In an instant, Xu Tianxi felt as if he were in a world of clear skies and bright moons. A hint of coolness seemed to brush past his spiritual platform, opening his wisdom. The Eye of Life on his brow, rooted at the Moon Wheel Mark, did not absorb the energy of the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, yet it also shone with a brilliant light.
The next moment, countless imperceptible threads of Spiritual Power shot out from Xu Tianxi's body, converging behind him to form a bright, radiant moon. The threads spread outward, outlining a massive eye shadow, emitting a rich, silvery luster.
At the edges of the silvery luster, golden light flickered, appearing divine and extraordinary, drawing attention.
As this light manifested, Xu Tianxi's own aura began to climb rapidly. His Soul Power circulated at high speed, undergoing a magical amplification.
"Is this the sign of a Body Martial Soul's Second Awakening?" Jing Hongchen's pupils constricted sharply. His composure broke, and he couldn't help but exclaim.
Xiao Changfeng nodded solemnly, "Yes, it's a Silver Grade Awakening, second only to Golden Grade Awakening. It can increase combat power by one hundred percent when using the Martial Soul. I've seen a talented Soul King from the Body Sect perform a Silver Grade Awakening, unleashing Soul Emperor-level combat power. It's incredibly powerful."
"That's wonderful! Tianxi has a boundless future!"
Jing Hongchen's face lit up with joy, and he clapped his hands, laughing. He was one of the few who knew Xu Tianxi's true combat strength, capable of fighting Ji Juechen, the Sword Maniac, to a standstill. How powerful would he become with a Second Awakening? Below the Soul Sage rank, who could contend with him?
Imagining Xu Tianxi's combat power at full strength, Jing Hongchen stared at Xu Tianxi with eager eyes. Then, with a hint of dissatisfaction, he said, "It's a shame, though. Why wasn't it a Golden Grade Second Awakening? I heard that a Golden Grade Second Awakening can increase attack power to one to three times one's own. Tianxi's Eye Martial Soul has a spiritual attribute and is connected to the brain. I didn't expect even him to be unable to achieve a Golden Grade Awakening..."
"It's not a shame. Old Poison told me that the Second Awakening of a Body Martial Soul can evolve. The strongest innate Second Awakening is the Silver Grade."
A deep, powerful voice calmly replied. Xiao Changfeng and Jing Hongchen looked to see Xu Xiaoyun standing up and speaking, gradually walking closer.
"Teacher." "Elder Xu."
Xiao Changfeng and Jing Hongchen bowed respectively. Vaguely, they felt that Xu Xiaoyun's aura had become more stable.
Xu Xiaoyun nodded in acknowledgment, his gaze, now containing a subtle glint, focused on Xu Tianxi. He explained, "The highest-level awakening for a Body Martial Soul is naturally the Golden Grade. A Body Martial Soul Master with a Silver Grade Second Awakening has a chance to awaken again when they reach the Titled Douluo realm, achieving the Golden Grade."
"This Golden Grade is not to be used lightly. Overuse can deplete one's life force. It is precisely because this technique can be used in life-or-death situations that its power is so terrifying."
Xiao Changfeng and Jing Hongchen looked at Poison Undying, who was still unconscious beside them with a deathly pale face, and nodded in agreement.
The Beast God Di Tian had dominated the continent for countless years. Poison Undying, at the peak of level 98, could unleash a Golden Grade Awakening to briefly contend with him, proving its immense power.
"Teacher, what about Sect Master Poison? And over at Star Dou, there are still two Immortal Herbs that haven't been retrieved," Xiao Changfeng said, his thoughts turning to two significant issues when Poison Undying was mentioned.
They had agreed to trade Immortal Herbs for secret manuals, but so many unexpected events had occurred. They had encountered the Emperor Auspicious Beast and the Beast God Di Tian consecutively, and Poison Undying had been beaten half to death by the Beast God.
If they directly sent Poison Undying back to the Body Sect, the people there might think they were responsible for his injuries, leading to a full-blown conflict.
They weren't afraid of fighting, but they didn't want to make mortal enemies.
"What else can we do? We still have to save his life. Otherwise, wouldn't all my efforts in fighting Di Tian be in vain?"
Xu Xiaoyun sighed deeply, and dark, black soul light surged around him. He instructed, "Chang Feng, help him up. I'll try to dispel the Black Dragon Soul Power Di Tian left within him."
"Alright."
Xiao Changfeng helped Poison Undying up from behind, positioning him in a cross-legged meditation posture. Xu Xiaoyun sat behind him, placing his palms on Poison Undying's back. Rich and pure, dark black soul light flowed through Xu Xiaoyun's arms, converging in his palms, forming two small vortexes.
Instantly, ripples of dark black soul power spread out from the ground where the two sat. They were engulfed by Xu Xiaoyun's soul power in the blink of an eye, and an inverted bowl-shaped soul power light shield appeared above them.
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"Don't worry about me. I'm no match for Di Tian, but I can handle the residual Soul Power he left behind. It's incredibly difficult to advance further once you reach my cultivation level. Battling Di Tian's Black Dragon Soul Power is also a rare opportunity for cultivation..."
Xu Xiaoyun's calm voice emanated from the energy barrier, causing Xiao Changfeng and Jing Hongchen to secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
"Old Poison owes me a huge favor this time, one he might not be able to repay... You can go retrieve those two Immortal Herbs from Star Dou yourself. Give one to this Old Poison to help him heal, and send him back whole and complete. That will be the extent of our obligation."
"Alright," Xiao Changfeng nodded, a strange feeling in his heart.
He had played a part in creating the barriers in Star Dou, and now he had to break them down himself. This experience was truly mystical.
"Sigh... It's not that my Xuanming Sect isn't keeping its promise, but who told you, Sect Master Poison, to overestimate yourself and provoke even the Beast God..."
Glancing at Poison Undying, whose body trembled and who coughed up bloody phlegm unconsciously, Xiao Changfeng shook his head and soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of light that flew towards the edge of the heavens.
A few minutes later.
Xu Tianxi's rapidly climbing aura returned to normal. He let out a gentle breath and opened his eyes, which were as clear as the starry, moonlit night, shimmering with a soft light.
The world in his eyes had changed, becoming incredibly sharp. A faint silver-white halo now surrounded his Illusory Moon Mystic Eyes. Everything within its reach was clearly visible, even the direction of Jing Hongchen's exhaled breath could be perceived in his mind.
Looking inward, Xu Tianxi felt an even deeper joy. The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was shouting and cheering in his Sea of Spirit, celebrating that Xu Tianxi's Spiritual Power had reached the level of tangible and intangible.
As long as he could stabilize this state, Xu Tianxi would be able to use his Spiritual Power to suppress his Ultimate Water Soul Power, enveloping his cultivation. He would no longer be troubled by the Ultimate Water, his spiritual-attribute skills would undergo a qualitative change, and he could absorb more of the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's origin.
The only issue was that Xu Tianxi would soon have to travel to the Far North Land to find the Ice Emperor, guided by the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm. With the Dual Extremes affecting him then, this current state might not be enough.
In short, dangers still lay ahead, and he needed to continue working hard in the future.
His gaze fell upon Xu Xiaoyun and Poison Undying. Xu Tianxi felt as if he could discern many profound insights by tracing the flow of Xu Xiaoyun's Soul Power. Recalling the aerial battle between the three powerhouses not long ago, Xu Tianxi seemed to gain some understanding and gradually closed his eyes again.
He knew this feeling all too well; it was a sign of Deep Meditation.
With nothing else to do, entering Deep Meditation seemed like a good idea...
Jing Hongchen's attention was drawn by the brilliant light emanating from Xu Tianxi's eyes. Just as he was about to greet him, he saw Xu Tianxi staring entranced at the Soul Power barrier, then closing his eyes. His Soul Power began to circulate on its own, with a portion overflowing to form a self-protective barrier, concealing all of Xu Tianxi's aura.
As the Mingde Hall Master, Jing Hongchen naturally knew that Xu Tianxi had entered Deep Meditation. While happy, he couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, thinking that the world of prodigies was truly different from that of ordinary people.
An opportunity that others dreamed of, he had entered so easily...
"Strange, Xiao's comprehension isn't bad either. What's the difference between him and Tianxi..."
The Hongchen Hall Master quietly pondered his grandson's shortcomings, comparing Xu Tianxi's and Xiao Hongchen's daily routines and habits. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he reached a conclusion:
Xiao hasn't fought with Ji Juechen, the Sword Maniac! He severely lacks fighting will and combat experience!
"...I'll go back and give Ji Juechen some benefits, and have him train Xiao's practical combat skills more."
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