Liu Erlong didn't hesitate—she tilted her head back and swallowed the Ten-Headed Fierce Yang Serpent's Neidan whole.
The instant it slid down her throat, a deafening dragon's roar erupted from deep within her Fire Dragon martial soul. Her veins glowed pulsing as surges of pure fire attribute power raged inside her meridians.
Erlong's skin flushed crimson, streaks of light flickering across her body as if she was struck by lightning. But her foundation was no longer ordinary—after absorbing the Fiery Apricot Cabbage and the hundred-thousand-year Fire Attribute Soul Bone, her Fire Dragon spirit had grown explosively stronger.
"Come on, Erlong, you can do it. Believe in yourself!" Tang Yin's voice cut through the roaring flames, firm and steady.
Gritting her teeth, Erlong hardened her will.
'You can't let him down. You have to live up to his expectations. I'll never give up!' she told herself. Guiding the fiery soul power with the Mysterious Heaven Technique, the raging energy within her meridian began to calm, slowly merging with her Fire Dragon.
Inside her, the purified essence of Ten-Headed Fierce Yang Serpent's Neidan fused with her Fire Dragon. The blazing soul power no longer threatened to tear her apart—it slowly wrapped around her like a cocoon of fire, nourishing and reforging her from within.
Tang Yin watched in awe.
"So it's true… Mysterious Heaven Technique was enough for Tang San to combine multiple bloodlines on Falan Continent. But witnessing Erlong fusing with the essence of Ten-Headed Fierce Yang Serpent with my own eyes… this is really amazing experience."
A while later—
The ground shook violently as a Humongous Shadow rose behind her. What was once a Fire Dragon now manifested as an Eight-Headed Inferno Dragon, each head spewing flame. Its overlapping roars shook the heavens & earth.
Erlong's hair streamed upward like ribbons of fire, her eyes blazing molten gold as her aura climbed higher and higher. Finally, the cocoon of fire shattered in a dazzling explosion.
Boom—
When the smoke cleared, Liu Erlong stood transformed. Her martial soul had evolved into the Eight-Headed Inferno Dragon, its presence so overwhelming that even the earth trembled beneath her feet with scortching heat
A pitch-black soul ring revolved around Erlong, radiating a suffocating pressure and forming a nine-grid pattern. She retracted it careful not to disturb the others' concentration.
Tang Yin, couldn't help smiling faintly at her. "You've been reborn… but this flame—what exactly is it? It's scorching, yet… not quite as searing as Huo Wu's Ultimate Flame."
Erlong's lips curved into a fiery smile, her dark eyes gleaming as the phantom of the Eight Headed Dragon roared behind her.
"This is Nirvana Fire. It can burn enemies, but also heal me. If only I could cloak my whole body in these flames endlessly, i can fight with no worries. And… I've gained a 90,000 year old soul ring with a terrifyingly powerful skill."
Stepping closer Erlong kissed Tang Yin deeply, holding him until she was nearly breathless. Pulling back just enough to whisper against his lips, she said, "I've already broken through to level 85. Thank you for everything, Tang Yin."
Tang Yin raised his brows, a soft smile tugging at his lips, still dazed by the enthusiastic kiss. "I'm happy for you, Erlong… my love. You look even more vibrant, like you're in your twenties again. Now tell me about your evolved Wuhun"
Liu Erlong turned to him, her eyes gleaming as she gestured toward the dragon behind her. "This is my newly evolved Fire Dragon," she said proudly raising her head like a peacock.
"Its name is the Eight-Headed Inferno Dragon. And with each new soul ring a brand new head rises until I gain all the Ten Heads. All of the previous soul skills have evolved as well… and I've also gained an entirely new, powerful skill."
"Eighth Soul skill—Inferno Dragon's Hell Fire"
The black ring hovered around Erlong, flames flickering from each Inferno dragon's head as she began explaining with a proud smile:
"Each head can fire concentrated beams of fire independently, striking multiple enemies at once—or, if I choose, all of the eight heads can channel their energy into a single, devastating fire explosion, a focused attack is capable of obliterating anything in my way."
Tang Yin nodded approvingly. "Truly a powerful skill. Let's see if the others will be as lucky as you," he said, glancing toward the girls who were busy absorbing their soul rings.
They waited patiently as the girls continued on absorbing, all the while inspecting the sets of soul bones from the ninety-thousand-year-old beasts. Erlong's eyes widened in awe at the sheer number of priceless soul bones.
"Even back in Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they only had a complete set of six soul bones reserved for the sect leader… I really can't believe you have so many," she honestly admitted, her voice filled with admiration.
He replied smoothly, a confident smile on his lips. "What's there to not believe? All of these soul bones will be yours once you reach Soul Level 95. Work hard, and I promise you'll have five complete sets of powerful soul bones."
Just as they were conversing, the girls finished absorbing their soul rings. Tang Yuehua was the first to complete hers. She practically leapt into Tang Yin's arms, hugging him tightly, tears of joy glistening in her eyes.
"Tang Yin—I can't believe I have a soul ring… and such a powerful one at that! Thank you… for everything you've given me. Hope… love… strength… and pride," she said, looking up at him with a sincere, radiant expression.
Tang Yin gently wiped away her tears, smiling warmly. "Silly… you don't have to thank me for anything. I'm yours, and you're mine, forever. Everything I do… I do for us."
He held her close for a moment longer, then asked with a teasing smile, "Now… tell me all about your soul skill quickly."
Tang Yuehua felt a warm glow in her chest and smiled sweetly as she explained her new skill. "My soul skill is called Soul Piercing Chord— When I pluck the strings, I can unleash sharp spiritual attacks—like sound blades—striking directly at an opponent's mental defenses for a duration of three minutes."
"Very good skill," Tang Yin nodded, motioning for the others to reveal their new skills as well.
Zhuqing's lips curved into a satisfied smile. "Shadow Eclipse—that's my new skill name," she explained. "I can transform into a living shadow, tripling my speed for ninety minutes. Every strike allows me to 'steal' a portion of the enemy's soul power, and I can also merge with shadows to dodge attacks. Now I'm Level 67."
The others gasped at the audacity of her skill. Rongrong pouted, muttering jealously, "This is like three soul skills packed into one… wasn't her previous skill like this too?"
Shaking her head in defeat, Rongrong pouted again. "I unlocked Attribute Enhancement, just like my father. I can now boost an attribute by 70%, and this will increase by 10% every ten levels. I'm also at Level 67."
Meng Yiran smiling proudly demonstrated, "My Dragon Cane can release a roar like the Earth Draco, sending an extremely powerful shockwave at my enemies. This attack can pierce through defense, reduce movement speed and defense for ninety seconds. I've broken through level 66 and half.
Tang Yin nodded, recalling the previous skill manifestation by the Earth Draco soul beast: a wave of compressed earth and dracon energy, echoing like a loud mountain-shaking scream. Truly worthy of a 90,000 year soul skill.
Ye Lingling glanced at him with confidence. "My new skill is Strength Amplification, just as you guessed. I can now enhance everyone's strength by 35%, and this increases by 5% every ten levels. I've broken through Level 67."
Xiao Mei perked up excitedly. "Mine is Ironclaw Tempest Strike! This skill enhances my claws with extreme wind attribute energy. I can now deliver a single devastating blow capable of piercing all defenses around my level. I've also broken through to level 67."
Huo Wu grinned as she revealed her skill. "Flame Imprisonment Cage—Utilizing my Ultimate Fire, I can burn soul power and trap enemies within a 90-meter radius. I can create as many cages as I want, and they last for ninety minutes. I'm only level 66 and half."
Tang Yin nodded, satisfied with their abilities, then smiled at Tang Yuehua. "Are you ready for your next soul ring?"
She took a deep breath, calming her racing heart, and nodded. "Yes… I'm ready."
Tang Yin began the final sacrifice of Charming Fox. A pure black soul ring descended as it hovered around Yuehua. She immediately sat down, focusing on absorbing the soul ring.
After an hour, her light blue eyes fluttered open, and she revealed her second soul skill.
"Enchanting Melody," yuehua said. "This skill can disorient all the enemies, lowering their morale and spirit significantly. If they're weaker than my spiritual level, they'll immediately give up fighting... This skill could be very useful."
Looking at Tang Yin, her mind unconsciously wandered to a few… intimate scenarios she immediately scolded herself for thinking about. Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly looked away, trying to push the thoughts away.
Hearing her skill, Tang Yin pondered deeply. What will my Spirit Brain skill be like? Will it be a chaotic, broken set of abilities or something like Charming or Enchanting skill?