Soul Land—Chapter 41: The Third Soul Skill - Star Hub Forbidden Domain
Deep in the Sunset Forest.
"I don't understand why your physical fitness is so outrageous."
Dugu Bo shook his head. "I thought that even if you absorbed the immortal herb and bathed in the ice and fire spring, there should be a limit to how much your body can be strengthened. I didn't expect that you're just like a monster."
I estimated that a 4,500-year-old soul ring is unfair to you. You might try a 7,000-year-old soul ring, but for safety's sake, I still suggest you choose a soul beast of about 6,000 years."
Ling Qianyao nodded. He thought so too.
He had taken several thousand-year whale glue and ten-thousand-year whale glue, which increased his physical strength and could extend the age of his soul ring by about 1,000 years.
With the baptism brought to his body by the Ice and Fire Alchemy Body, along with the nourishment of heaven and earth energy and medicinal properties, his physique had long surpassed that of soul masters at the same stage.
The star points themselves further to nourish and strengthen his body. The points corresponding to the Big Dipper were on his spine, while the points corresponding to the Four Symbols were distributed on his trunk and limbs. The Purple Star Palace corresponded to the points on his head, which improved his mental strength.
The original limit of 1,760 years for the third soul ring on the mainland did not apply to him.
It is even possible that a 7,000-year soul ring is not the peak for him.
The liquid star vortex transformed by the Star Luo Holy Pearl in the dantian is the prototype of his soul core. In Ling Qianyao's view, he can fully withstand the energy impact of a higher-age soul ring.
However, Ling Qianyao did not want to act rashly.
"Let's set it at 6,000," Ling Qianyao said after some thought.
"Okay."
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Three days later.
The two walked and stopped, finally approaching the Heavenly Spirit Mountains, where they found a suitable target.
A thousand meters away from a cave.
"Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon. I never thought I'd meet this guy again. You're so lucky."
This is a mysterious soul beast that lives in deep caves. Its body is covered with scales that sparkle with starlight, each containing the power of the stars. It has a pair of transparent wings on its back, which allow it to fly freely in the night sky, leaving behind a series of brilliant star trails.
It is rumored that this creature is not only powerful but also extremely cunning and difficult to catch." Dugu Bo looked at the vaguely visible cave entrance in the distance, a flicker of joy flashing in his eyes.
"In addition to its physical strength, it is most famous for its pair of wings. These wings are transparent, but in fact, they are condensed from pure star energy.
Besides flying, most of this creature's attacks rely on these wings.
These wings can spread misty starlight, causing enemies to fall into a starlight maze, lose their direction, and weaken their attributes.
At the same time, it can condense starlight into arrows to attack remotely."
"There are six-star patterns on its wings, and the seventh star pattern has just taken shape. I estimate its age to be around 6,200 years, which is very suitable," Ling Qianyao added.
Dugu Bo looked at him in surprise. "So you know it?"
Ling Qianyao smiled and nodded, touching his nose. "It's just luck. I've seen it in the classics."
Dugu Bo couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, if everyone had your luck, the soul master world would have been in chaos. Just wait, I'll go and catch it."
"This creature has extraordinary combat power; ordinary soul kings can hardly be its opponents. Don't even think about it—adjust your state and prepare to absorb."
"Yeah." Ling Qianyao nodded. Why should he push himself when someone is helping him? He's not the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for him. Wasting soul power would be shameful.
"Bang—"
The dragon was sitting at home when disaster came from the sky.
The Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon, who was eating the prey he had just caught and was in a good mood, suddenly faced his doom. He raised his head instinctively, only to be greeted by a fist as big as a sandbag.
Amid the roar, the Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon felt darkness before its eyes, and an irresistible force suddenly struck. Its huge body crashed into the stone wall of the cave like a kite with a broken string, rocks flying through the air. It rolled its eyes and fainted.
Dugu Bo landed steadily on the ground, looking at the fainted Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon against the wall with a satisfied smile. He turned to look at Ling Qianyao and waved his hand, signaling him to come over.
"Boy, get ready to absorb the soul ring." Dugu Bo patted Ling Qianyao on the shoulder.
Ling Qianyao nodded, adjusting his state. He slashed the Star Breaking Sword toward the Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon.
"Clang—"
The Star Breaking Sword got stuck in the neck of the Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon.
Ling Qianyao raised his eyebrows, activated his first soul skill, the Big Dipper Star Attracting Formation, and exerted his strength again. Only then did he forcibly cut a hole in the dragon's neck and sever its head.
"This guy has a strong bloodline, and it may be related to the dragon clan," he thought.
The deep purple soul ring rose and was pulled by Ling Qianyao toward the Star Breaking Sword.
"Roar—"
"Hmm?"
Ling Qianyao's body trembled violently. When the soul ring was pulled to the Star Breaking Sword, a faint gray aura was absorbed by him.
At the same time, a vague image of the Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon appeared in his mind, rushing toward his consciousness with a hissing sound.
"Hmph!"
A 6,000-year-old Starlight Spirit Flood Dragon could retain a fragment of its soul consciousness. Although beyond Ling Qianyao's expectations, under the blessing of the Illusion-Breaking Eye, this remaining consciousness did not have any substantial impact on him.
As soon as his eyes swept over it, he destroyed it.
Although it was not as powerful as the soul imprint left by a ten-thousand-year soul beast, this residual consciousness also indirectly revealed the strength of this creature's bloodline.
The bloodline continent is not just talk. A 5,000-year-old emperor's auspicious beast has spiritual intelligence comparable to ten-thousand-year soul beasts and can hunt other ten-thousand-year soul beasts for its meal.
Without the pain, Dugu Bo imagined, over time, Ling Qianyao absorbed this soul ring smoothly.
"The third soul skill — Star Hub Forbidden Domain!"
Ling Qianyao stood up and shouted.
With his low cry, a starry sky area with a diameter of 50 meters suddenly unfolded, centered on the Star-Breaking Sword in his hand.
This area resembled a miniature starry sky, dotted with stars and shining brightly, covering everything around it.
In the highest sky, three sword-shaped lights exuded power, slowly rotating with their tips pointing downward, ready to strike at any moment.
Within this Star-Hub Forbidden Domain, space seemed to be imprisoned by an invisible force.
The movement speed of enemy soul masters was reduced by 50% as if stuck in a quagmire and unable to extricate themselves.
For soul masters skilled in flashing or teleporting, their skill distances were also greatly reduced.
A star mark appeared on Dugu Bo's forehead.
"Huh?"
Dugu Bo's eyes flickered. He sensed a form of suppression—deep in his martial soul. He felt that if he released his soul skills now, his soul power consumption would increase by 20%.
Dots of starlight flew from the ground and merged into Ling Qianyao's body. While suppressing Dugu Bo, Ling Qianyao himself was enhanced, with all attributes increasing by 5%. For each enemy suppressed, the increase was 5%, up to a maximum of 20%.
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