The physical remains of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings had nourished the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, which in turn nurtured countless treasures of heaven and earth, further sustaining the dragon souls.
"Lin'er, Mei'er, you two can try absorbing them now. It will significantly enhance your strength," Qian Ran said.
For Super Douluos, advancing even a single rank often took decades under normal circumstances. But with the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings' dragon souls, both immensely potent essences, their cultivation would skyrocket.
Xian Lin'er's martial spirit was the Azure Flame Dragon, a rare variant spirit.
Cai Mei'er's martial spirit was the Dragon-Bane Spear, a martial spirit renowned for its overwhelming power.
Given the uniqueness of their martial spirits, absorbing the dragon souls would lead to their evolution. Xian Lin'er's Azure Flame Dragon would gain the Ultimate Fire attribute, while Cai Mei'er's Dragon-Bane Spear would fully realize its potential as a weapon after merging with the Ice Dragon King's dragon soul.
Qian Ran couldn't predict the exact extent of their improvements, but with their current cultivation, advancing one or two ranks seemed certain.
Additionally, with their martial spirits acquiring ultimate elemental attributes, their combat prowess would increase dramatically.
Perhaps, the two would rise from being some of the weakest members of the Sea God Pavilion in Shrek Academy to becoming its top combatants. Currently, even the strongest in the Pavilion, Elder Xuan, was only at rank 98.
As for Qian Ran himself, with his Golden Dragon martial spirit, the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings' dragon souls were of little use. His unparalleled pure Golden Dragon bloodline wouldn't tolerate any dilution, which was why he chose to gift this rare opportunity to Xian Lin'er and Cai Mei'er.
"Oh…"
Finally snapping out of their daze, Xian Lin'er and Cai Mei'er began processing Qian Ran's words.
Cai Mei'er glanced at Qian Ran's Golden Dragon Spear and then at her own Dragon-Bane Spear, suddenly feeling that her weapon was trash in comparison. Even if she absorbed the dragon soul, her spear would still fall short of the magnificent artifact in Qian Ran's hand.
Surely, his spear had transcended the realm of ordinary weapons.
Following Qian Ran's instructions, the dragon souls of the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King fused with the martial spirits of Xian Lin'er and Cai Mei'er, respectively. The two women absorbed them without any difficulty; it was merely a matter of time before they fully mastered the dragon souls' immense power.
As the fusion process began, Xian Lin'er and Cai Mei'er finally grasped the terrifying potency of the dragon souls.
These were, after all, offspring of the Dragon God, possessing the strength of first-tier gods in their prime. Even as remnants, their pure power was awe-inspiring, filling the two women with joy and gratitude.
They realized this was an unparalleled stroke of fortune.
Seeing how smoothly the process was unfolding, Qian Ran breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew his martial spirit.
"Greetings, my lord."
Even with Qian Ran's aura fully retracted, the display of his martial spirit summoning the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings and commanding their dragon souls to fuse so obediently left a profound impression on everyone.
The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings had no sentience.
Yet the moment they felt Qian Ran's aura, they displayed fear and submission.
What did this signify?
The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings were among the Nine Dragon Lords, offspring of the Dragon God. They weren't ordinary dragon spirit beasts but supreme existences among dragons.
For even such noble beings to bow, Qian Ran's bloodline had to be superior. Above the Dragon Lords, only the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King reigned supreme.
Thus, when the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings' dragon souls submitted, Yuyou and the others prepared themselves to do the same.
After all, even if Qian Ran wasn't the Golden Dragon King, they would willingly serve a being of his stature.
"Huh?"
Qian Ran was stunned.
Moments ago, the Alluring Fragrance Immortal Orchid (Yuyou) and Fiery Delicate Apricot (A'Jiao) had only grudgingly submitted under the pressure of Ice Emperor's formidable aura.
Now, however, their attitudes had completely shifted.
And judging by their expressions, they seemed even more eager to pledge themselves to Qian Ran directly.
Previously, their submission to Ice Emperor was that of weaker beings yielding to a stronger one. Their submission to Qian Ran, however, was tinged with reverence and admiration.
Even Snow Emperor and Ice Emperor looked at Qian Ran differently now.
In that moment, Qian Ran realized he had underestimated the significance of his Golden Dragon martial spirit and Golden Dragon Spear.
For any spirit beast, aside from Gu Yuena, it would be impossible to remain calm in front of him.
"From now on, I am yours, my lord."
Yuyou transformed into her human form, her delicate figure wrapped in a light pink outfit that clung to her curves, exuding a faint and enchanting fragrance. She threw herself into Qian Ran's arms without hesitation.
"Don't hog him all to yourself! Whatever my lord commands, I'll do," A'Jiao muttered in dissatisfaction, also transforming into her human form.
Draped in a fiery red dress, she radiated an alluring and bold beauty, stepping forward to claim her place beside Qian Ran.
Qian Ran froze in shock.
Yet, this wasn't entirely unexpected. During the Dragon King's Era, the six great beasts of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had competed fiercely to become Tang Wulin's spirit souls.
Now, something similar was unfolding with Qian Ran.
In the world of spirit beasts, strength was everything.
Many conflicts could be resolved by simply displaying overwhelming power.
Qian Ran's mistaken identity as the Golden Dragon King explained Yuyou and A'Jiao's enthusiastic submission perfectly.
"See? I told you to act sooner, but you kept hesitating. Now look what's happened—you've been outdone," Ice Emperor said, though her voice carried a tinge of annoyance rather than jealousy.
Snow Emperor had been the first to follow Qian Ran, but now these newcomers had claimed the spotlight. How could that not sting?
Snow Emperor's beautiful eyes lingered on Qian Ran. Her feelings had subtly changed.
In the past, she had felt indifferent seeing Qian Ran interact with other women. But now, a vague sense of discomfort crept into her heart.
Why had she hesitated for so long?
Even if Qian Ran wasn't the Golden Dragon King, he undoubtedly had a profound connection to him. What more was there to consider?
The Golden Dragon King was the supreme leader of spirit beasts, tirelessly working for their resurgence. He had even created a groundbreaking transformation method for them.
With such a selfless leader, why shouldn't she give herself to him for the sake of their race?
And honestly, being with Qian Ran would be an honor.
(Chapter Ends)