After taking the auxiliary pills, Nami began to sit cross-legged on the whale's body and absorb her Seventh Spirit Ring. This 100,000 Year Soul Beast could also bring her a suitable Soul Bone. Including the Spirit Ring, she could inherit four Soul Skills from the Evil Spirit Tiger Whale King.
Ning Bei had also witnessed the Evil Spirit Tiger Whale King's several innate skills during the assessment. For Nami, they were definitely a great enhancement. Whether it was the forced control brought by the whale's roar, the powerful offensive Soul Skill brought by the Evil Spirit Battle Axe, or the gray beam and the mirror that was not fully used at the end, they were all very powerful Soul Skills.
While Nami was absorbing the Spirit Ring, everyone gathered around Ning Bei.
"A Bei, where have you been these past two years?"
It wasn't just Dugu Yan; everyone else also looked full of curiosity. According to past practice, Ning Bei would take time every year to visit Sea God Island and check on their assessment progress. This was the first time he hadn't appeared for two years.
Ning Bei chuckled and gently stroked Dugu Yan's hair, explaining where he had been for the past two years.
"I went to undergo the Ninth Trial."
"Really! Then did you complete it, brother? Have you become a god?"
As soon as she heard that her brother had gone for the trial, the little bit of resentment in Ning Rongrong's heart immediately vanished without a trace. At the same time, she fantasized about having a god as her backer.
He shook his head, denying his sister's guess. How could he not know what this girl was thinking?
"No, the Ninth Trial is phased. My entire body's Soul Bones will evolve into the Ice God Set. In two years, I will continue with the next stage of the Ninth Trial."
"Oh, I see. That's not bad either, at least you didn't fail."
Dugu Yan didn't care whether her man became a god or not. In her opinion, it was already great that Ning Bei could safely pass the trial.
Smiling, he looked at Dugu Yan. Whether in the illusion or reality, this woman was always devoted to him. With a flip of his hands, two Soul Bones appeared in his grasp. They were the Soul Bones found in the bodies of the Ice Dragon and Ice Phoenix in the ice cave beneath the Death Forest.
"This is the Frost Dragon's Head Soul Bone. It belongs to the dragon type, just like your Jade Phosphorous Serpent Dragon Martial Soul. Take it and absorb it."
"As for this one, it's the Extreme Ice Phoenix's Torso Bone. It's for you."
He handed the Soul Bones to Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong respectively. Both of them looked surprised and delighted after receiving them.
"Brother, is this the gift from mother?"
"Yes, Huo Linglong said she was afraid you'd forget her if too much time passed, so she brought a Soul Bone to remind you."
"No way, would I be that heartless?"
Ning Rongrong pouted her lips in dissatisfaction, glaring at her brother with puffed cheeks. Even the joy of getting the Soul Bone was diluted quite a bit.
"But it's true that I haven't been back for a long time. Mom and Dad must miss me a lot, right?"
Ning Bei pursed his lips, thinking to himself that they didn't. The two elders were probably enjoying themselves immensely helping Ning Fan take care of his son. But if he said that out loud, the little girl would definitely explode, so he nodded against his will.
"Yes, they miss you very much. Finish the trial early and go back to see them."
"Don't worry, this young lady is the second genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. A small trial is nothing to me, it's as easy as picking something up."
Compared to Ning Rongrong's direct acceptance of the Soul Bone with a smile, Dugu Yan held the Ice Dragon's Head Soul Bone with a bit of bewilderment. Ning Bei took in her expression and playfully scratched her Jade Nose.
"Don't hesitate. Huo Linglong said that if you accept her Soul Bone, you'll have to give her two big fat grandsons in the future."
"Ah!"
Dugu Yan's pretty face instantly turned red. After glancing around at The Little Ones who were covering their mouths and snickering, she glared fiercely at Ning Bei, seemingly blaming him for speaking without considering the occasion. However, she didn't dwell on the Soul Bone matter anymore and put it into her Soul Tool.
The reason he brought up his mother was because there were only two Soul Bones, but there were more than two people here. Although it was unlikely that everyone would complain about him favoring some over others, it was better to bring up Huo Linglong. After all, it was perfectly normal for her to give her daughter-in-law and daughter a little extra.
These two Soul Bones didn't match the attributes of the others. The one given to Dugu Yan was because her Martial Soul was also a dragon, while Ning Rongrong received one because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has broad compatibility with Soul Bones. She could absorb almost any Soul Bone without much consideration for the Soul Skills it granted. After all, as a support, having more life-saving skills was always welcome, and having more attack skills was even better.
Time passed bit by bit. After a full day of meditation, Nami also completed the absorption of the Evil Spirit Tiger Whale King's Spirit Ring. The blood red Spirit Ring quietly solidified in the position of her Seventh Spirit Ring.
Opening her eyes, Nami's gaze revealed an irrepressible joy.
"Master, and everyone, I succeeded."
"Nami, quickly tell Sister Xiao Wu what Soul Skills you inherited from this big whale?"
The Little Rabbit hopped over to Nami's side, her eyes full of curiosity. The Soul Skills of this whale were all very practical.
"Sister Xiao Wu, my Spirit Ring inherited the Evil Spirit Tiger Whale Tooth Shattering Slash and Evil Spirit Tiger Whale Demon's Wrath. One of them is the gray beam of light you saw, which is very powerful. The other Soul Skill the big whale didn't use during the battle. It can instantly unleash countless tiny red light blades, attacking enemies in all directions simultaneously."
"As for the Torso Bone, it inherited the Evil Spirit Tiger Whale Demonic Grasp and Evil Spirit Tiger Whale Mirror of Destruction, which are the skill that forcibly controlled Xiao Bai and the mirror that wasn't completed in the end."
The Little Rabbit blinked her big eyes, her mouth quickly drooping.
"Wow, you suddenly gained four Soul Skills. That's too good."
"Hehe, Sister Xiao Wu, just luck, just luck!"
Ning Bei raised an eyebrow. Did his disciple also inherit his lucky constitution? Ning Rongrong, however, didn't think much of it and stepped forward to pat her little sister's shoulder.
"Xiao Wu, otherwise why would so many people pursue a 100,000 Year Spirit Ring their whole lives? One day, if I knock you on the head with a blunt object, you can also get four Soul Skills!"
"Ah! I'll fight you, old lady! I treat you like a sister, and you treat me like a walking Spirit Ring and Soul Bone?"
Xiao Wu pounced on Ning Rongrong, feigning fierceness, looking like she wouldn't stop until she scratched her to death. This amused everyone, and amidst Ning Rongrong's pleas for mercy, everyone also cleaned up the battlefield and began to return to Sea Maiden City.
"Oh right, for this Fifth Test, you can try challenging those Sacred Pillar Guardians more often. This way you can know yourselves and your enemies, and not just work behind closed doors like in the previous tests."
"Got it, Brother. We'll rest for two days and then set off. This time, we'll formulate our tactics as we fight."
Everyone nodded in agreement with Ning Bei's suggestion. After all, their opponents were seven Titled Douluo, so they needed some combat experience. Besides, they couldn't kill them anyway.
"You don't need to be in such a hurry. You two can absorb the Soul Bones first before attempting it. That way, you'll have more diverse methods."
The two nodded. In fact, even without Ning Bei saying anything, they had planned to do so. With unabsorbed Soul Bones in their hands, they couldn't suppress the desire in their hearts.
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