Chapter 63: Second Spirit Ring

No wonder Lu Yuan was shocked; the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle was truly extraordinary!

It held the esteemed status of being the supreme existence among turtles, an incredibly rare Super Beast, and one of the only two Super Beasts of the turtle-type Spirit Beasts.

Aside from its formidable defense, the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle also possessed impressive offensive power derived from its sheer physical strength.

As a Golden-Class Spirit Beast, its entire body shimmered with a golden hue. Furthermore, It also had the Dragon Bloodline.

According to ancient records, the Dragon Bloodline of the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle had an extraordinary origin.

In the Douluo Continent, the common ancestor of Spirit Beasts was the Dragon God, who had long disappeared. The strongest Dragon Clan Bloodline today belonged to the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King, who were the two main avatars of the Dragon God.

Beneath these two Dragon Kings were the nine Dragon Kings personally created by the Dragon God. They were the Golden Dragon, Mountain Dragon King, Fire Dragon King, Water Dragon King, Earth Dragon King, Wind Dragon King, Sacred Dragon King, Dark Dragon King, and Space Dragon King. Each of them inherited a specific power from the Dragon God.

Among these Dragon Kings, the Mountain Dragon King held a unique position as the leader among the nine due to its special achievements. However, in terms of raw power, there was no doubt that the Golden Dragon was the most formidable among them.

The Golden Dragon's strength primarily resided in its physical power. In essence, the power of the Golden Dragon King was a combination of the Golden Dragon and the Mountain Dragon King, while the power of the Silver Dragon King came from the fusion of the other seven Dragon Kings. In reality, the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King were quite similar; one controlled the Dragon God's physical power, while the other commanded the Dragon God's elemental power.

However, it was clear that the Golden Dragon King, harnessing the powers of the Golden Dragon and the Mountain Dragon King, could rival the Silver Dragon King, who possessed the combined powers of the other seven Dragon Kings. The strength of the Golden Dragon and the Mountain Dragon King far surpassed that of the other seven Dragon Kings.

During their peak, the nine Dragon Kings were equivalent to 1st Class Gods. Among them, the Golden Dragon even came close to the realm of a God King. However, due to its immense power, it likely perished in the battle that took place in the Divine Realm long ago.

Lu Yuan wasn't certain if the Golden Dragon was still alive or had met its demise. Most likely, it had already perished. Nonetheless, Lu Yuan knew that there was a connection between the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle and the Golden Dragon.

The Golden Armored Dragon Turtle possessed a trace of the Golden Dragon bloodline, albeit diluted. Nevertheless, even in its thinned state, the bloodline of the Golden Dragon still belonged to the lineage of the most powerful 1st Class God, granting the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle tremendous physical strength.

Among Super Beasts, the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle originally held a top-ranking position. However, due to its rarity, poor reproductive abilities, and relentless hunting by human Spirit Masters for its high-quality Spirit Rings, records indicated that this particular type of Spirit Beast had already gone extinct a thousand years ago. Thus, encountering one now was unexpected.

Given these circumstances, Lu Yuan hadn't even considered the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle as an option for his second Spirit Ring. Nevertheless, it became apparent that the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle was tailor-made for Lu Yuan, surpassing even the Xuanwu Turtle in suitability as they both belonged to the Golden Class and shared similar bloodlines.

"Big sister, we're really lucky this time," Lu Yuan smiled at her, then turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo and inquired, "Elder Yue, did you see that golden turtle?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded and gazed at the cave, then replied, "I saw it. Are you considering using that turtle as your Second Spirit Ring?"

Lu Yuan nodded and responded, "I'll have to trouble Elder Yue."

Chrysanthemum Douluo chuckled and flicked his finger, saying, "Hehe, it's a small matter."

Observing Chrysanthemum Douluo's figure as he moved forward, Hu Liena curiously asked, "Younger brother, how can you determine if that turtle's age is suitable for you?"

Lu Yuan, in a pleasant mood, explained, "Well, let me give you a brief explanation. The age of a Golden Armored Dragon Turtle is determined by its body length. A ten-thousand-year-old Golden Armored Dragon Turtle should measure around four meters in length. Any length below four meters falls within the range of a thousand years."

"A three-meter-long Golden Armored Dragon Turtle should be approximately five thousand years old. The one before us was estimated to be less than three meters in length, indicating an age of around four thousand years," Lu Yuan concluded.

The true combat power of a four-thousand-year-old Golden Armored Dragon Turtle was undoubtedly unmatched by ordinary ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts. Even a Spirit Emperor among human Spirit Masters might not have been able to handle it, given its extraordinary bloodline and astonishingly strong defense. Inflicting any damage on it would have been challenging for a Spirit Emperor.

However, Chrysanthemum Douluo was a Title Douluo, a Rank 95 Super Douluo. Even if the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle were to reach ten thousand years, it wouldn't be a match for him. Only if it reached fifty thousand years or more would Chrysanthemum Douluo have to retreat. But there was no "if," so dealing with a thousand-year-old Golden Armored Dragon Turtle was still somewhat easy for him.

As the two continued their conversation, Chrysanthemum Douluo returned, carrying the severely injured Golden Armored Dragon Turtle.

Its armor was cracked, covered in cuts likely inflicted by the petals of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Its body was filled with reddish-gold blood, and faint glimpses of its internal organs could be seen through the cracks. Undoubtedly, the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle had suffered heavy injuries and was close to death.

Nevertheless, its expression remained ferocious, with sharp fangs covering its massive head, and its green eyes flickered with intense resentment and hatred.

Observing the condition of the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle, Lu Yuan sighed. It wasn't sympathy that he felt, but rather a sigh at the state of the world. The law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, was an eternal theme in any world and any race. To avoid being bullied or losing their life, one had to become stronger.

Taking a closer look at the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle, Lu Yuan finally got a clear view. It measured about two meters and seventy centimeters in size, indicating an approximate age of around three thousand five hundred years. This posed a considerable challenge for him.

"Young Master Yuan, do you truly intend to absorb the Spirit Ring of this Spirit Beast? This old man has never encountered such a troublesome thousand-year Spirit Beast before. Dealing with it required quite a bit of effort, almost as much as a Titan Giant Ape of the same level. This kind of Spirit Beast exerts tremendous pressure. Are you confident in handling it?" Chrysanthemum Douluo voiced his concerns.

"Hmm!" Lu Yuan nodded and replied, "This Golden Armored Dragon Turtle is a rare find, even more precious to me than the Titan Giant Ape. So I want to give it a try. I request Elder Yue's protection!"

Unsure, Chrysanthemum Douluo turned to Hu Liena, hoping for her to intervene.

Hu Liena remained silent, exchanging glances with Lu Yuan, conveying his determination. Then she looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo with firmness and said, "Elder Yue, please allow my younger brother to proceed!"

They shared a mutual understanding, and she chose to trust him unconditionally.

Seeing their firm attitude, Chrysanthemum Douluo ceased to insist and stated, "Alright, but if you ever feel that you can't handle it, give up immediately. Don't force yourself. Even if it seems wasteful, it doesn't matter. We can find another opportunity. As long as you're safe."

"Understood! Thank you, Elder Yue!" Lu Yuan nodded, smiled at Hu Liena, and slowly approached the Golden Armored Dragon Turtle.