Chapter 24: Breakthrough, Soul Elder
Faced with the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear, which had closed its eyes, let down all defenses, and calmly awaited death, Lin Yun could only choose the most painless way to end its life.
Golden dragon scales emerged on his right hand as Lin Yun's Golden Dragon Claw appeared once more. To ensure the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear felt no pain, he even used the power of annihilation, which he could barely control for now.
"Don't worry, just take a nap. When you wake up, you'll be even stronger than your father." Lin Yun spoke softly.
Hearing Lin Yun's words, the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear, which had been trembling in fear of death, gradually relaxed.
"Woo—"
The bear let out a low whimper. Lin Yun nodded and brought his ferocious dragon claw down. The power of annihilation passed through its skull, instantly shattering its brain.
Yet, on the outside, its body remained completely unharmed.
Buzz—
A deep and powerful spirit ring carrying immense soul power fluctuations began to condense. A 20,000-year spirit ring from the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear manifested before Lin Yun, radiating its terrifying strength.
Lin Yun gazed at the spirit ring in front of him in silence for a long time.
The power of annihilation had ensured that the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear felt no pain before its death. Just as he had promised, when he ascended to godhood, it would awaken once more, stronger than ever.
"Di Tian, take its body back to Bear Lord for a proper burial. As for what you asked, I agree." Lin Yun spoke, then sat cross-legged before the spirit ring, guiding it onto himself.
Like the Titan Snow Demon's spirit ring, the energy within this Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear's spirit ring did not feel violent. Instead, it actively cooperated, merging into Lin Yun's body willingly.
Perhaps, this was the hidden benefit of soul beasts voluntarily offering their lives.
Although soul beasts under 100,000 years old could not sacrifice themselves, they could soften their spirit ring's energy, making it easier to absorb.
Maybe…
Becoming the ruler of soul beasts wasn't so bad after all.
Over the past few years, the many experiences he had gone through had made Lin Yun gradually accept his identity as the soul beasts' leader.
At first, he had only claimed the identity of the Golden Dragon King as a means of survival.
But now…
He had truly grown fond of these adorable soul beasts. He was willing to help them break free from the inescapable prison that Douluo Continent had become for them.
Trust is mutual.
Since the soul beasts were willing to give their all for him, then Lin Yun would spare no effort in helping them.
Di Tian looked at Lin Yun, who had entered a state of cultivation, and for the first time, a genuine smile appeared on his usually expressionless face.
"That great war back then… It seems the Honored One has understood a lot. He is completely different from before."
But now, this Golden Dragon King was even more worthy of their loyalty!
For the first time, Di Tian saw true hope for the revival of the soul beast race in Lin Yun.
A ruler who was peerlessly strong, courageous and wise, yet also cared for his subordinates—what more could they ask for?
With the lifeless body of the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear in his arms, Di Tian quietly left the Lake of Life.
Finding Bear Lord once again, Di Tian gently placed the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear's body on the ground.
Bear Lord's body trembled slightly as he kept his back to Di Tian. His voice was complicated as he asked, "Is he… dead?"
"Yes. His spirit ring has become a part of the Honored One's strength. But the Honored One has also promised that when he returns, he will be no weaker than you, the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear King." Di Tian revealed a slight smile.
Bear Lord let out a small sigh of relief.
Slowly, he turned around and walked to his son's body.
"For the soul beast race… all of this is worth it."
The pitch-black spirit ring pulsed rhythmically, like breathing. Waves of immense soul power continuously surged from the ring into Lin Yun's body, being gradually digested by him.
Along with the spirit ring's energy, there was also a special power.
This was another type of strength that the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear had bestowed upon Lin Yun. After circulating once through his entire body, this energy finally gathered in his right palm.
There, he had once absorbed a Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear's right palm bone. Now, the son of Bear Lord had infused the core energy of his spirit bone into Lin Yun's existing Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear palm bone, further enhancing this external spirit bone.
By the time the last trace of spirit bone power had been fully absorbed, the once ten-thousand-year-level Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear's palm bone had now reached the forty-thousand-year level in power.
This was the strength of a growth-type external spirit bone.
Not only could it increase in power as Lin Yun grew stronger, but it could also extend its lifespan by absorbing power from spirit bones of the same origin.
The absorption of the spirit ring was also nearing its completion.
Just like that, five hours quietly passed.
Once fully absorbed, the spirit ring settled into Lin Yun's third ring position, completely becoming a part of his power.
Spirit Ring Configuration: Purple, Purple, Black!
The bottleneck of the Soul Elder realm was instantly shattered. Lin Yun's soul power, which had been stuck at level 30, surged rapidly and finally stabilized at level 34.
There was no doubt—the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear's spirit ring was exceptionally compatible with Lin Yun's Golden Dragon King Martial Soul. It even awakened a hidden part of his Golden Dragon King bloodline.
In a way that Lin Yun was unaware of, the surface of his Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear palm bone gradually became covered in dragon-scale patterns. Even the spirit ability attached to the bone transformed into Sky-Shattering Dragon Claw.
Similarly, his external spirit bone, the Azure Shadow Divine Eagle wings, had its feathers gradually replaced by golden dragon scales, and the shape of the wings slowly evolved into dragon wings.
Whoosh—
Finishing his cultivation, Lin Yun let out a long breath of turbid air. His tightly shut eyes suddenly snapped open—for a brief moment, his golden pupils turned into scarlet vertical slits, before quickly returning to normal.
Boom!
A terrifying aura exploded outward. Just the fluctuations of his soul power alone had already reached the level of a Soul King!
And not just an ordinary Soul King, but a prodigy-level Soul King with terrifying foundations.
AOOO!!!
A majestic dragon roar echoed throughout the Lake of Life, and a golden dragon phantom soared into the sky!
"Congratulations, Honored One!"
Di Tian knelt on one knee, his face filled with fanatical devotion as he gazed upon the golden dragon roaring toward the heavens. His eyes shone with awe and reverence.
This…
This was divine majesty!
The Honored One—the last glory of the Dragon Clan!
(Gu Yuena: ?) Di Tian, are you courting death?!
The metallic golden scales gradually receded into Lin Yun's skin, and his dragonized state slowly faded. The raging soul power fluctuations around him also gradually calmed.
Lowering his gaze to his own fist, Lin Yun suddenly swung an empty punch—the sheer speed of his strike generated a sharp sonic boom!
"I've… become stronger!"
This year, he was eleven years old, at Soul Power Level 34, with a spirit ring configuration of two purples and one black. His martial soul—Golden Dragon King!
"Ignorant and foolish Shrek Soul Masters… just wait! Before long, this king will come to rule over you all!"
(End of Chapter)
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