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Chapter 173: The Seventh Spirit Ring
🕑 Added 2025-01-16 16:50:13 +0000 UTCAfter about half an hour of rest, all four had recovered sufficiently. The next step was to absorb the spirit ring; otherwise, if too much time passed, the spirit rings would dissipate and be wasted.
After taking medicinal herbs, their spirit power was mostly restored. Yang Podi, whose overall spirit power was relatively lower, had recovered about seventy percent.
Dugu Bo set up a poison formation around the Titan Giant Python to prevent interference from other people or spirit beasts during the absorption process. Meanwhile, Yang Zhentian and his second uncle Yang Wushuang began patrolling the surrounding area to ensure no unexpected incidents occurred.
Yang Podi straightened his posture, sat next to the Titan Giant Python, and prepared to absorb the 100,000-year spirit ring—his very first 100,000-year spirit ring.
There was no denying that a 100,000-year spirit ring was incomparably more powerful than a 10,000-year ring. Even in his past experiences of absorbing rings that surpassed his level, they could not compare to the pain involved in absorbing this 100,000-year spirit ring.
As the process began, an immense amount of spirit energy surged into his body. Not only did it feel like being submerged in lava, but there was also an unrelenting tearing force that seemed to rip his body apart. In particular, his mind was filled with the image of a colossal Titan Giant Python, so vast that it dominated his consciousness, as though it intended to devour both the silver giant and his spear.
From an outsider's perspective, Yang Podi's face was contorted in pain. Blood trickled from his mouth, eyes, and nose, making him appear frighteningly feral. Seeing this, the three onlookers grew increasingly worried.
Just as Yang Podi seemed on the verge of collapse, memories of the Slaughter City's Mountain of Corpses and Sea of Blood, and the killing intent of the Hell Road, flashed in his mind. Clenching his teeth so hard that his gums bled, his eyes radiated a fierce and determined light.
Suddenly, his entire body turned silver. The Soul-Breaking Spear and his body emitted a dazzling white light. Even his tightly closed eyes could not contain the red glow seeping out. The white light began to envelop the surrounding space.
Within his mind, the scene turned blood-red. A massive crimson Soul-Breaking Spear pierced towards the Titan Giant Python in his consciousness. However, the Titan Giant Python roared defiantly, struggling with all its might.
Over time, the crimson spear gradually gained the upper hand. Despite its unwillingness, the Titan Giant Python was eventually pierced through, torn apart, and finally subdued by the crimson spear. The mental space slowly returned to tranquility.
No one knew how much time had passed, but the spirit power within Yang Podi's body gradually stabilized, and his complexion became serene. Yang Zhentian and the others finally heaved a sigh of relief. Judging from the situation, the absorption of the 100,000-year spirit ring seemed to have been successful.
When Yang Podi opened his eyes, his entire body felt unprecedentedly refreshed. His spirit power had also become extraordinarily solid, as though he had broken through a significant bottleneck.
Looking around, Yang Podi couldn't help but announce, "Dad, I succeeded."
Yang Zhentian's face lit up with joy. "Podi, you've done very well. From now on, you are the first in history to possess a 100,000-year seventh spirit ring."
Upon confirmation, the absorption of the spirit ring had taken a total of 48 hours—exactly two days.
"Podi, what's the ability of this spirit ring?"
Yang Podi pondered for a moment before responding, "The seventh spirit ability is the Martial Soul Avatar. When activated, my attack power increases by 500 percent and becomes indestructible."
"Moreover, after absorbing the seventh spirit ring, my physical attributes have improved significantly. By estimation, my strength has doubled. The Soul-Breaking Spear now weighs 8,000 jin. My spirit power has also reached Rank 73."
Dugu Bo couldn't help but shake his head. "You're truly a little monster. With this seventh spirit ring, if you activate your Martial Soul Avatar, you might even be able to fight a Titled Douluo. With your previous amplification skills, you might even stand a chance of winning."
Yang Podi shook his head. "While I might be able to contend with a Titled Douluo, my spirit power is still much lower, and my reserves are nowhere near as deep. Unless I win quickly, I would lose in a prolonged battle."
Dugu Bo retorted, "You're already this strong, yet you're still not satisfied. Even if you can't win, you can easily escape with your wings. Do you know how rare it is for someone under twenty to have your level of strength?"
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but chuckle.
At this moment, Yang Zhentian took out a blood-red spirit bone and handed it to Yang Podi. "Podi, the Titan Giant Python left behind a right arm spirit bone. You should absorb it now. This is a 100,000-year treasure and a power-type spirit bone—perfect for you."
After some thought, Yang Podi decided to put the spirit bone away for the time being. "Dad, I'll deal with the spirit bone after we return home. For now, let's head to our next destination."
Dugu Bo was puzzled. "Where are we going? Didn't you just absorb a 100,000-year spirit ring?"
"And what happened to your body during the absorption? Why did it turn silver?"
Yang Podi and Yang Zhentian exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly, leaving Dugu Bo and Yang Wushuang in confusion.
Eventually, Yang Podi explained, "Second Uncle, Grandpa Dugu, I've been keeping this a secret from you. I'm actually a twin martial soul wielder. My second martial soul is my own body."
As he spoke, Yang Podi activated his spirit power, and his entire body turned silver, resembling a metallic figure radiating immense power and defense.
Both Yang Wushuang and Dugu Bo were stunned. They approached Yang Podi, scrutinizing him closely with expressions of utter disbelief.
Finally, Dugu Bo asked, "Wushuang, have you ever seen a martial soul that is an entire body? And why is it silver?"
Yang Wushuang shook his head. "I've only seen martial souls that are parts of the body. I've never encountered anything like Podi's situation. But it does seem to be a martial soul. Still, I can't explain why it turns silver."
The two studied him for some time before Dugu Bo sighed. "Wushuang, your grandson is too secretive. No one knew he had twin martial souls, let alone such a rare body-type martial soul."
Yang Wushuang was equally speechless. "This is news to me. Podi has never mentioned it before. I doubt even my brother knew."
After some more analysis, Dugu Bo concluded, "You're a true monster. But even with twin martial souls, don't rush to add a second ring. It's dangerous to cultivate both martial souls simultaneously—it could lead to your body exploding. So far, only Spirit Hall's Pope Bibi Dong has successfully done it."
Yang Podi shook his head. "Since my second martial soul is my body, there's no risk of rejection between the two. Besides, I've already planned everything carefully for my second spirit ring. There shouldn't be any issues."
Dugu Bo was startled. "Don't tell me you're aiming for another 100,000-year spirit beast? I don't even know where to find one, and we can't handle the Titan Giant Ape or Sky Azure Bull Python in the Star Dou Forest. We'd need your grandfather, uncle, and mother just to have a chance."
Yang Podi replied, "It's not a 100,000-year beast this time. This one is easier to deal with, though it will still be a bit tricky."
Curious, Dugu Bo asked, "What kind of beast caught your eye? For you to take such risks, it must be extraordinary."
Yang Podi grinned. "It's an 85,000-year Blue Silver Grass spirit beast located in a unique forest 800 kilometers west of Soto City. The forest is filled entirely with Blue Silver Grass, and my target is the strongest among them."
Over the years, Yang Podi had studied the maps of the Douluo Continent and pinpointed the Blue Silver Forest's location.
Yang Wushuang was puzzled. "Why would you want a plant-type spirit beast? Your martial soul isn't plant-based, and Blue Silver Grass is infamous as a waste martial soul and spirit beast. You don't need to rush; we can find better beasts later."
Yang Podi countered, "Second Uncle, what's the greatest trait of Blue Silver Grass spirit beasts?"
After a moment of thought, Yang Wushuang replied, "Blue Silver Grass is known for its tenacious vitality, rapid growth, and decent healing properties."
Yang Podi smiled. "Its greatest strength is its terrifying vitality. If I acquire the 85,000-year Blue Silver Grass ring, my body's life force will greatly increase, along with my healing and recovery abilities. My body and martial soul will both become stronger."
"With my body as a martial soul, I have unparalleled compatibility. No matter the type of spirit beast or ring, I won't experience rejection. Even after absorbing the Blue Silver Grass ring, there will be no issues with future rings."
"Moreover, even in the Star Dou Forest, I doubt any beast surpasses this 85,000-year Blue Silver Grass in vitality."
What Yang Podi didn't reveal was his discovery: typically, only 100,000-year beasts could speak, yet this 85,000-year Blue Silver King could already communicate fluently, displaying extraordinary intelligence.
After discussing the matter, the group agreed to head to the Blue Silver Forest to hunt for the ring. Dugu Bo, in particular, seemed intrigued by the prospect of meeting such a rare and advanced Blue Silver Grass spirit beast.
