Chu Tianxiu successfully fused the spirit rings of the Crimson Flame Demon Bull and the Void Nether Fox. The combined age of his second spirit ring reached an astonishing 50,000 years, and the upper limit of his first ring also increased significantly. With his physique and the Soul Clan's techniques, he could now contend with a Soul Emperor.
Dugu Bo watched, his mind reeling. 'What incredible luck does the Spirit Hall have? If this child grows up, the entire continent will tremble.' His thoughts then drifted to his granddaughter. 'Perhaps… matching him with Yan Yan is the wisest course.'
'Finally! System, unlock it immediately! I hope it is a high-level world.'
Though slightly disappointed it wasn't a more overpowered world, Chu Tianxiu's optimism quickly returned. Several skills from that world were highly desirable.
'Begin the draw! Begin immediately!'
Beep.
A foreign power, filtered and modified by the system, seamlessly integrated into his being. With a thought, a violent, intangible black energy erupted from him, washing over the area. It caused no physical harm to Dugu Bo or the other beasts, only a slight tremor in their souls.
But when the energy covered the corpses of the Crimson Flame Demon Bull and the Void Nether Fox, a change occurred. The not-yet-dispersed souls of the two beasts were brutally ripped out. The black energy enveloped them, and after a moment, two completely black, bestial souls with only their eyes visible shot into Chu Tianxiu's body.
He felt the two new powers residing within him. Due to time, much of their soul power had dissipated. The Crimson Flame Demon Bull's soul was roughly equivalent to a 15,000-year beast, and the Void Nether Fox was around 20,000 years. Both retained their original attributes and spirit skills. If he could previously fight a Soul Emperor, he could now overpower one.
'System, where is my Amethyst Winged Lion King? Did you misplace it?'
'Then release it immediately!'
A brilliant purple light erupted above the herb garden. A creature wreathed in purple radiance slowly descended beside Chu Tianxiu. As the light faded, it revealed its true form: a lion, six meters long and four meters tall, with deep purple skin, a single crimson horn, and vast wings. Its landing cast Chu Tianxiu and Dugu Bo into shadow.
Dugu Bo felt the pressure—no less than a 60,000-year soul beast! His nine spirit rings erupted, and his Azure Serpent King armor manifested. "Little brat, get back! This is at least a 60,000-year soul beast!"
The next second, he was dumbfounded. The Amethyst Winged Lion King completely ignored him, walked to Chu Tianxiu, lowered its head, and licked his face with its rough tongue.
A deep, male voice rumbled from it. "Master."
Chu Tianxiu stroked the white mane around its neck. "From now on, you are my mount. I will call you Old Purple."
The Amethyst Winged Lion King nodded respectfully. The two completely ignored Dugu Bo, who stood frozen like a statue. His worldview had shattered. A 60,000-year beast that could speak, appearing from nowhere, calling a human child 'Master'?
Chu Tianxiu walked to the Void Nether Fox's corpse and retrieved the fox tail soul bone, storing it in his system space. He would not flaunt such a treasure prematurely.
He seemed to remember something and stared intently at Dugu Bo, who flinched under the gaze. "Little brat, why are you looking at me like that?"
"Nothing. I just remembered I have a task for you." He placed his hand on Dugu Bo's arm and activated the
As the poison was extracted, Dugu Bo's body changed. His green hair slowly darkened to black. He felt the long-stagnant barrier of level 92 begin to loosen.
A quarter-hour later, the detoxification was complete. The green sphere had grown considerably. Chu Tianxiu stored it in his system space; decades of accumulated poison could be a potent tool.
Dugu Bo exhaled, feeling better than he had in years. He stepped forward, his tone complex. "Little brat... thank you."
Chu Tianxiu waved a hand. "No need. You provided the herbs; I provided the cure. Our business is concluded. I am leaving." He leaped onto the Amethyst Winged Lion King's head. "Old Purple, let's go."
The lion king beat its wings, stirring a cloud of dust, and soared into the sky.
Dugu Bo activated his soul power and followed closely behind.