Yu Qing floated in the red and blue spring water, closing her eyes and concentrating, carefully experiencing the earth-shattering changes within her body. The boundless spirit power, like a tamed prehistoric beast, surged and flowed through the Meridians, yet was as easy to control as her own limbs.
The new power needs to be mastered, and the mysteries of Spirit Ability and Spirit Bone Skill need to be deeply understood and transformed into true combat instinct.
As I focused my attention, information about the two Spirit Abilities of the first Spirit Ring flooded in like a tidal wave.
Thousand Jun Ant Emperor's First Spirit Ability: Nine Transformations of a Thousand Jun!
With a slight thought, an indescribable, terrifying power erupted from Dantian, sweeping through his entire body! His muscle fibers seemed to be repeatedly forged by an invisible giant hammer, emitting a deep hum; his bones cracked softly, and every inch of his physique was filled with explosive power. This was not the linear increase of ordinary Spirit Ability, but a leap almost at the Law level! Each "transformation" brought about by the activation of Spirit Power brought a terrifying 50% increase in power! Yu Qing could clearly sense that if he could push it to the final "Ninth Transformation," it would be the ultimate unleashing of 500% power—enough to shake mountains and stir up rivers—a true celebration of power!
Thousand Jun Ant Emperor's Second Spirit Ability: Annihilation Ant Emperor Slash!
Spirit power coalesced at his fingertips, and a narrow, elongated blade of light, utterly dark and seemingly capable of swallowing all light, quietly emerged. The moment it appeared, the surrounding space emitted a faint, unbearable distorting sound. There was no earth-shattering energy explosion, only a cold blade of light that led all structures to ultimate collapse and return to nothingness.
Next is the 480,000-year-old right arm bone of the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor, which is fused with the right arm.
Spirit Bone Skill One: Unbreakable Barrier! With a thought, the space in front of his left arm and body suddenly solidified, and a dark golden light barrier covered with natural patterns like ancient rock strata instantly appeared. It exuded a profound and majestic aura like an ancient mountain, as if it had stood there since time immemorial, indestructible and impervious to all magic.
Spirit Bone Skill Two: Ant King's Roar! Although not actually activated, Yu Qing's mental sea had already simulated that terrifying Soul Impact—not a physical sound wave, but a direct attack on the Soul. Origin's violent tremors seemed capable of shattering stars and dispersing divine souls!
"Hoo…" Yu Qing exhaled a long breath of turbid air, which condensed in the Ice and Fire Spring water and did not dissipate, creating tiny whirlpools.
"Five hundred thousand years... No wonder it's a power that transcends the limits of the mortal realm... It's truly terrifying!"
He slowly moved his body, his joints emitting a subtle, thunderous sound, as a new power was deeply fusion with his well-honed physique.
After initially adapting to the explosive increase in power, Yu Qing moved swiftly and steadily, like a flying fish breaking through the water's surface, landing lightly and steadily at the edge of the spring.
Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi, who had been waiting anxiously outside, almost instinctively wanted to rush over the moment they saw his familiar figure.
However--
Buzz!
Yu Qing had just emerged from seclusion, and his aura was not yet fully integrated and contained. The invisible pressure from the surge in power brought about by absorbing the five hundred thousand-year spirit ring spread out naturally like a tangible tide! The air instantly became viscous and heavy, as if it had transformed into an invisible barrier!
Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi, who were at the forefront, felt an overwhelming pressure rushing towards them, as if they had crashed into an invisible, elastic wall. Their delicate bodies trembled violently, and their spiritual power stagnates. They were abruptly stopped several steps away, and even breathing became difficult!
" Xin'er! Ruyi!" Yu Qing immediately noticed, and in a flash, he completely concealed all the outward energy into his body. He appeared beside the two women in a flash and reached out to support them.
The oppressive pressure suddenly vanished, and Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi finally recovered. Without thinking twice, they grabbed Yu Qing's arms tightly, their beautiful eyes instantly welling up with tears, their fear and worry bursting forth.
"Husband! You...you've been in seclusion for far too long! Sixteen whole days, without a single message!" Zi Ruyi's voice was choked with sobs, her knuckles turning white from gripping the air so tightly.
"Do you know how worried we were, Dao!" Duan Xin's voice choked with emotion as she pounded his chest with her small fist. "Never take such a risk again! Absolutely not!"
Yu Qing felt an overwhelming surge of pity and warmth in his heart. He gently embraced his two wives and soothed them softly, "It's alright, it's my fault for making you worry. Look, I've come out unharmed, and my strength has even improved."
He lowered his head, his gaze falling gently on their swollen bellies. "Only by becoming stronger can I better protect you and our unborn child."
He had to fight with all his might. Because he knew all too well that in the war that would sweep across the continent, in that breathtaking battle between the two gods... even Titled Douluo would be cannon fodder in such a catastrophe.
"Hmph! A madman! A complete and utter madman!" A voice mixed with shock, lingering fear, and a hint of sourness rang out from the side.
Dugu Bo walked over, carrying little Dugu Yan, whose face was pale with fright from the terrifying pressure he had just witnessed, and who was clinging tightly to his neck. He stared intently at Yu Qing, his green snake eyes filled with disbelief. "Ye... Yu Qing, that five hundred thousand year spirit ring?! Can you release it so I can see it?"
Buzz!
The breathtakingly beautiful orange-red spirit ring, like a miniature sun, hovered behind him, its diameter exceeding ten feet, radiating a warm yet awe-inspiring light. It no longer showed any signs of energy turmoil, but possessed a profound and majestic presence that transcended the mundane. Its very existence caused the surrounding light to distort slightly, and the space to ripple with subtle waves.
Even under Yu Qing's deliberate protection, Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi still felt a pang of heart palpitation, their breathing involuntarily slowing down. Dugu Bo, who was directly affected, felt it a hundred times more intensely!
"Ugh!" Dugu Bo's body stiffened abruptly, as if frozen by an invisible ice! The deadly poisons that he was so proud of now seemed insignificant, leaving only the instinctive tremor of being absolutely crushed on the level of life! The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul within him even let out a faint, terrified wail, the circulation of his spirit power almost came to a standstill, and cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead!
At this moment, he felt as if he had become a small boat in a raging storm, tiny and fragile, and could be crushed by that vast power at any moment! This level of pressure completely exceeded the limits of his lifelong cognition and imagination!
"Collect...collect it! Collect it quickly!" Dugu Bo's face was pale, his voice was dry and hoarse, and he waved his hands repeatedly, almost losing his composure.
With a thought, Yu Qing's Spirit and Spirit Ring vanished, and the suffocating, terrifying pressure dissipated. The breeze in the valley seemed to finally begin to flow again.
Dugu Bo gasped for breath, as if he had just been pulled from the water. He looked at Yu Qing, whose breathing was steady, as if he had just shown her an ordinary toy. His eyes were filled with complex emotions: shock, horror, and bewilderment, all of which finally turned into a long sigh, as if he had sighed out all the regrets of his life: "Monster...you brat...you are a monster that should not exist in this world..." He subconsciously hugged his little granddaughter tightly, but a trace of indescribable relief flashed deep in his eyes—thankfully, this monster was Yan Yan's teacher!
Duan Xin gazed at the vanished spirit ring and couldn't help but ask again, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity: "Husband, where did you get such a terrifying spirit ring? I've never heard you mention it before."
Yu Qing's gaze deepened, a mysterious smile playing on her lips, as she began to weave the pre-prepared explanation: "Do you still remember those three Thousand Jun Ant Emperors?"
"Of course I remember," Zi Ruyi nodded, "but weren't those three hundred thousand years of spirit rings?"
"That's right," Yu Qing changed the subject, her voice not loud, but with a strange persuasiveness, "but do you know what kind of scenery lies at the end of Spirit Master's Dao Road?"
Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi shook their heads blankly.
"Level 100 is not some ethereal legend. That supreme level is called—God." Yu Qing's voice seemed to carry the echo of some kind of Law, "Beyond our Douluo Continent, at the very edge of the heavens beyond Mortal's reach, there exists a Domain called God Realm. That is the abode of beings above level 100."
" The ' Angel God ' that Spirit Hall has worshipped for generations is not without reason." Yu Qing looked at Dugu Bo, who was deep in thought.
Dugu Bo gasped, his voice trembling slightly: "You mean...you..."
"That's right," Yu Qing nodded solemnly, her tone carrying a perfectly balanced blend of awe and pride, "The bet I made with Old Poison, and my subsequent departure, were precisely to undergo an extremely difficult test from the gods. And as one of the rewards for passing the test, those three Thousand Jun Ant Emperors, originally worth hundreds of thousands of years…" The spirit ring … was then refined by Fusion under the supreme power of Divinity, and ultimately sublimated into what you just saw—the five hundred thousand-year spirit ring!
He attributed the synthesizers awarded by the System to the elusive yet undeniable " God Trial ".
Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi listened with bated breath, their eyes filled with awe at their husband's Opportunity and an infinite longing for the mysterious Domain.
"Then...husband..." Zi Ruyi's voice trembled slightly with excitement, "Will you...truly become a god in the future?"
Yu Qing looked at his two wives, his gaze tender yet firm as it fell upon their bellies, where new life was growing. His eyes seemed to be making an eternal vow, each word clear and powerful:
"That's for sure! Once I ascend to God's Position, our children will surely run and grow up carefree under the glory of the divine realm!"
Back in the somewhat simple yet cozy wooden cabin, Yu Qing carefully examined his two pregnant wives and was pleasantly surprised to find that Duan Xin, nourished by ample energy and the life resonance brought by the fetus, had quietly broken through to level 60 Bottleneck. Although Yu Qing had strictly forbidden her from absorbing the spirit ring at this moment, the increase in spirit power was undeniable. Zi Ruyi's spirit power had also increased by one level, reaching level 64.
Ling Xin Ling Mou did not slack off during Yu Qing's seclusion. With the help of the " Blood Burning Meditation Method " and the new Medicinal Bath, her spiritual power steadily improved, reaching level fifteen in both areas, a remarkable achievement.
As night deepened, Yu Qing sat on the edge of the bed, her palms radiating a soft and vibrant light, gently resting on Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi's swollen belly, performing her daily essential prenatal education.
"By the way, how's the relocation going with the Family?" Yu Qing asked Dao casually, maintaining a gentle fluctuation of spirit power.
Duan Xin's face showed a hint of helplessness: " There was a lot of opposition within the Family. Many elders and branches were unwilling to give up their roots in Icefall City and were filled with doubt and fear about moving to the unknown depths of the forest. In the end... only about thirty-five people were truly willing to follow Father." There was a faint sense of loss in her voice.
Zi Ruyi also sighed softly: " The Zi Family is in a slightly better situation, but even including the guards and core members who resolutely follow them, there are only forty-three people in total."
Two thin lists were handed to Yu Qing, filled with names, but the final number was less than eighty.
Yu Qing's gaze swept across the list, each name representing a weighty trust and choice.
" I understand." He said calmly, casually placing the two lists near the candlelight. The orange flame licked the edges of the papers, quickly engulfing them and turning them into curled ashes that drifted down.
"Husband, you…" Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi looked at him with some confusion.
Yu Qing gently held their hands, but her gaze seemed to pierce through the walls of the stone house, reaching out to the Douluo Continent beyond the valley, and to that extremely dangerous future.
Eighty people may not seem like much, but as the core spark of hope, they are more than enough.
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