Chapter 21: The Third Soul Ring
Upon hearing what the others said about the recent gains, Ning Bei smiled with satisfaction.
"My soul power level has already reached level 30, and it's far from the limit."
"What?"
"Really?"
After the initial surprise, the others showed a bit of concern. Chenxin even immediately flashed over to Ning Bei's side and placed his hand on his shoulder.
After a while, Chenxin relaxed his furrowed brows and smiled, saying, "Bei'er's soul power is solid, with no signs of being superficial."
Once everyone was relieved, they asked about how Ning Bei's soul power had increased.
After explaining the effects of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid and other herbs to the group, everyone was amazed.
Ning Fengzhi marveled at the wonders of nature.
"I didn't expect that such small, unassuming plants could have such miraculous effects."
At this moment, Ning Bei turned to Chenxin.
"Grandpa Sword, could you test my body's ability to withstand pressure?"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
Seeing that Chenxin understood his intent, Ning Bei didn't hide anything.
"The several immortal herbs have greatly enhanced both my physical and spiritual strength. I want to see if I can try absorbing a higher-year soul ring."
Chenxin nodded, then released his soul power to apply pressure on Ning Bei. Initially, it was just the pressure from a Soul Sovereign level, but seeing no change in Ning Bei's expression, Chenxin gradually increased the intensity of the pressure.
"Level 36... 37…"
Finally, when the pressure reached a level equivalent to level 48, Ning Bei began to frown, but clearly, this was not his current limit.
Chenxin withdrew the pressure, his expression full of excitement as he praised Ning Bei.
"Bei'er, your physical strength is sufficient. You should have no problem absorbing soul rings below 10,000 years."
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong also showed expressions of joy. As the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, if Ning Bei could absorb soul rings beyond the usual limits, his future achievements would be even greater.
Ning Bei nodded in satisfaction. He hadn't planned on absorbing a 10,000-year soul ring at the Soul Sovereign level, as he feared it might burst his body. Even if it didn't, it would definitely be painful, so he wasn't going to risk it!
"Well then, Grandpa Sword, I'll need you to help me get a soul ring," Ning Bei said.
Chenxin waved his hand. If it were Ning Bei, he wouldn't mind going hunting for soul beasts every day.
Suddenly, Ning Bei snapped to attention and looked at Ning Fengzhi.
"Father, have you obtained your soul ring?"
After Ning Fengzhi's martial soul evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower, his soul power level had broken through the long-standing bottleneck of level 79 and reached level 80. He only needed to obtain a soul ring to become a Soul Douluo. While Ning Bei had been absorbing the immortal herbs, he wondered if Ning Fengzhi had already obtained his soul ring.
Ning Fengzhi chuckled, teasing Ning Bei.
"I thought you wouldn't care about your father's matters?"
Ning Bei awkwardly laughed.
"No, it's just that there's been so much going on, I must have forgotten."
Ning Fengzhi summoned the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower, and when he did, a jet-black soul ring appeared on the eighth layer.
"Father, you've already obtained a soul ring? What is the soul skill?"
"While you were absorbing the immortal herbs, Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone accompanied me. Now my soul power has reached level 85. The eighth soul skill is the Nine Treasure Protective Light, which can grant immunity to any attack below the ninth soul ring and convert the opponent's attack into defensive power."
After hearing this, Ning Bei was impressed. Indeed, the Nine Treasure Protective Light—this was also Ning Rongrong's eighth soul skill in the original story.
With this skill, even Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo could fight opponents several times their level. Unfortunately, Ning Rongrong's sect had already fallen before she gained this skill.
Now, Ning Bei had changed the entire trajectory of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's fate with the immortal herbs. Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo wouldn't be so easily defeated again.
After understanding Ning Fengzhi's soul power and soul skill, Ning Bei turned to Chenxin.
"Grandpa Sword, let's go. The sooner we go, the sooner we return."
Everyone nodded. Chenxin then summoned the Seven Killing Sword and flew off with Ning Bei toward the Star Dou Forest.
Soon, the two arrived at the familiar place.
This was Ning Bei's third time coming to the Star Dou Forest, and the novelty had worn off. Now, he just wanted to get down to business.
After a few days of searching, they found a Gale Demon Wolf with a soul ring around 8,000 years. After consulting with Ning Bei, Chenxin swiftly knocked it unconscious and placed it in front of him.
Ning Bei skillfully ended its life, summoned the Dan Tower, and began absorbing the deep purple soul ring.
Two hours later, amidst the roar of the soul beasts, Chenxin hurriedly helped Ning Bei to retreat.
They returned to the valley they had visited last time, and Chenxin set Ning Bei down.
"Bei'er, the commotion caused by your soul ring absorption is getting bigger every time. If you try to absorb the eighth or ninth soul ring, we might attract a horde of 100,000-year soul beasts. Even if Old Feng, Old Bone, and I join forces, we won't be able to handle it."
Chenxin looked at Ning Bei with concern. During this beast tide, some 10,000-year soul beasts had appeared, and even though those soul beasts had only barely crossed the 10,000-year threshold, it was still alarming since this was Ning Bei's third soul ring.
Ning Bei chuckled and reassured him.
"Grandpa Sword, are you worrying too much? When I can attract 100,000-year soul beasts, my martial soul should be able to mass-produce them as well. By then, I won't even need to fear them."
Chenxin thought about it and relaxed.
"Bei'er, how's the soul skill?"
Ning Bei summoned the Dan Tower, and the third purple soul ring glowed brightly. Three pills appeared in his hand.
"The white one is called Wind Walker Pill, which can increase the user's speed by 40%."
"Oh? A combat-supporting pill? The effect is quite good."
Chenxin immediately swallowed the Wind Walker Pill, feeling the change in his body. He praised Ning Bei for the pill's effect.
"What about the other two?" Chenxin pointed to the other two pills.
"The light yellow pill is called the Awakening Pill, which can increase cultivation speed. However, the higher the cultivation level, the less effective it becomes."
Chenxin nodded in agreement. If it could increase cultivation speed without limits, that would be too overpowered.
"The last one is called the Vitality Pill. It significantly improves soul power recovery speed and can be stacked with the effects of the Rejuvenation Pill."
After trying it, Chenxin again praised the effect of Ning Bei's pills.
Ning Bei was elated. After so long, he finally had pills that were useful to him.
He referred to the Awakening Pill—previously, the pills for healing injuries or recovering soul power had been of little use to him since he wasn't participating in any battles. Even if he charged in, many people would stop him. Now, with the Awakening Pill, his cultivation speed would increase, and Ning Bei was very satisfied.
Back at the sect, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong smiled when they learned about Ning Bei's third soul skill.
From now on, Ning Bei had another job: mass-producing Awakening Pills. He would keep a portion for himself and provide the rest to the sect disciples.
Ning Bei sighed in his heart, "No matter the world, I'll always be a worker."
(END CHAPTER)
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