Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 108: Lion-Tiger Shattering Gold Roar

"It's a spirit bone!"

Seeing a spirit bone appear alongside the spirit ring, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo both exclaimed in surprise. Neither had expected Su Mo's hunt for a spirit ring to result in the rare drop of a spirit bone.

A spirit bone from a 16,000-year-old spirit beast was already incredibly valuable—something even Titled Douluo would covet. However, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo harbored no such thoughts. Instead, they were genuinely happy for Su Mo.

Buzz—

After slaying the Golden Lion Tiger, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong exited their fusion state.

"It's a spirit bone, Su Mo! Absorb it quickly!" Ning Rongrong said excitedly.

Su Mo looked at the spirit ring and spirit bone before him, stunned by his luck. He hadn't expected to obtain a spirit bone. While its quality couldn't compare to Tang San's legendary hundred-thousand-year spirit bones, this was something Su Mo had earned himself.

Currently, apart from an external spirit bone, Su Mo possessed no other spirit bones. However, he hesitated. The quality of the spirit bone was relatively low, especially considering his ultimate goal of ascending to godhood.

"There's no need to hesitate. Absorb it now. The attributes and quality of this spirit bone are perfect for your current stage!"

"Even if you find a better one later, you can replace it. I'll teach you the technique to swap spirit bones later," Bibi Dong's figure appeared beside Su Mo, urging him to absorb the spirit bone.

Her most important point was sharing the knowledge of replacing spirit bones—something she hadn't taught Su Mo earlier simply because she had forgotten. Seeing his hesitation reminded her of it now.

"Understood!"

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Su Mo discarded his doubts. After reassuring Ning Rongrong, he began the process of absorbing the spirit ring and spirit bone.

First, he focused on the spirit ring. Spirit bones could be absorbed later, but a spirit ring would dissipate after half an hour if left unused. Losing this spirit ring would mean a significant waste, as spirit rings and spirit bones from the same beast created a synergistic effect, amplifying the power of both.

After half an hour, Su Mo successfully absorbed the spirit ring, and his fourth spirit ring—a black ten-thousand-year ring—appeared.

"He really did it! A ten-thousand-year spirit ring! For a Spirit Ancestor to have such a spirit ring, this kid is incredible!" Bone Douluo exclaimed.

Both Sword Douluo and Ning Rongrong were relieved. Despite Su Mo's confidence, they had been worried that he might not be able to withstand the high-quality spirit ring.

Buzz—

After absorbing the spirit ring, Su Mo summoned his Soul Hunting Spear. The spear had undergone a noticeable transformation, with its weight, hardness, and sharpness greatly enhanced—its strength more than doubling.

This was the benefit of absorbing a suitable spirit ring. Beyond granting spirit abilities, a spirit ring also enhanced the martial spirit itself, often more significantly than the ability it provided.

The new enhancements made Su Mo's originally dark red spear turn gold-red. It had also become longer, thicker, and more imposing.

"Fourth Spirit Ability: Tiger-Lion Annihilation Strike!"

Standing up, Su Mo wielded his spear and unleashed his new spirit ability.

Roar—

A golden lion-tiger's illusory image appeared behind him, roaring fiercely. Accompanied by the intimidating projection, Su Mo thrust his spear forward. The illusory beast followed, charging toward the enemy as if to tear them apart.

Boom—

The devastating strike left the surrounding area in disarray, its power fully displayed.

Su Mo's fourth spirit ability was a pure single-target attack with immense destructive force, devoid of amplification effects.

"Amazing single-target attack! Even a Spirit King would fall if hit unless they were of the defense type!" Bone Douluo exclaimed. For Su Mo, who had just become a Spirit Ancestor, to wield an attack strong enough to defeat a Spirit King was astonishing.

However, Bone Douluo also noted the technique's limitation: its effectiveness relied heavily on timing, as it could be dodged.

"An excellent ability. But the best benefit of this spirit ring is the significant enhancement to your martial spirit," Sword Douluo added. "Now absorb the spirit bone and see what ability it grants."

Su Mo nodded. After demonstrating his fourth spirit ability, he returned to the Golden Lion Tiger's corpse, sat cross-legged, and began absorbing the left arm spirit bone.

It was the Lion-Tiger Shattering Gold Left Arm Bone.

After half an hour, Su Mo successfully absorbed it, gaining a spirit bone ability: Lion-Tiger Shattering Gold Roar.

This was a soundwave-based spirit ability, commonly referred to as "Lion's Roar."

It was a group attack ability. Any enemy with lower spirit power than Su Mo would be stunned for one second, leaving them dazed and disoriented, accompanied by a temporary ringing in their ears.

In battle, even a one-second stun could be critical, potentially turning the tide of a fight.

For opponents whose spirit power was more than ten levels lower than Su Mo's, the ability had an even stronger effect, causing internal injuries by damaging their organs.

For opponents with higher spirit power, while they wouldn't be stunned, they would still feel their blood churn and spirit power fluctuate, making it an effective tool for disrupting their abilities.

"This is an excellent ability! Soundwave attacks are incredibly rare, and they're also difficult to defend against," Sword Douluo praised.

Su Mo was equally pleased. With the addition of Lion-Tiger Shattering Gold Roar, his single-target attack ability could now be utilized more effectively.

"After absorbing the spirit ring and spirit bone, my spirit power level has reached 42!" Su Mo announced. The two-level increase was due to the spirit ring absorption; the spirit bone provided no additional levels this time.

Spirit bones, like celestial herbs, varied in their ability to enhance spirit power. Some did, while others didn't, a phenomenon even Bibi Dong couldn't fully explain.

Having completed their spirit ring absorption, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong returned to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect before heading back to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Ning Rongrong, eager to share her progress, wanted her father to see her breakthrough.

When Ning Fengzhi learned of their success, he was overjoyed.

"Su Mo, congratulations to you and Rongrong on becoming Spirit Ancestors! I'm sure your performance in the upcoming Spirit Master Tournament will leave everyone in awe!"

"Oh, and your Purple-Gold Spear should be nearly refined, right? Here's a gift to celebrate your breakthrough. I had Master Craftsman Lou Gao forge this top-tier spear for you!"

Ning Fengzhi handed Su Mo a gleaming spear from his soul tool as a congratulatory gift.

The newly forged spear handed to Su Mo bore a striking resemblance to his Soul Hunting Spear, both in style and design. Remarkably, it had been thickened and lengthened, seemingly tailored to match the evolved form of his weapon after absorbing the spirit ring. It was almost as if the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had anticipated the changes.

As Ning Fengzhi handed over the spear, he introduced it with pride: "This spear is entirely forged from extraterrestrial meteorite iron, one of the rarest materials. Its quality is absolutely top-notch!"

Su Mo accepted the spear and carefully examined it in his hands. The satisfaction on his face was unmistakable. A weapon made entirely of meteorite iron was an extraordinary treasure. Su Mo could only imagine how much effort and resources the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had spent collecting enough of this precious material.

"In about a month, I'll finish refining my Purple-Gold Spear. This comes at the perfect time!" Su Mo remarked, accepting the gift without hesitation.

Having already given Ning Rongrong the Glorious Tulip as a gift, Su Mo felt no qualms about accepting this spear. In fact, even if someone accused him of relying on the Sect's generosity, he wouldn't mind.

Upon returning to the Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong were greeted with astonishment from their teammates, particularly upon revealing Su Mo's ten-thousand-year spirit ring.

"A ten-thousand-year spirit ring! Su Mo, you're incredible. Please accept our admiration!" exclaimed the Shi brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo.

"Mine too, mine too!" added the other brother, full of enthusiasm.

Even Yu Tianheng and the others, though already informed of Su Mo's plans, were visibly shaken upon seeing the black ring for themselves.

"Amazing! A ten-thousand-year spirit ring! This is incredible!" Yu Tianheng exclaimed, his excitement evident.

"The stronger Su Mo becomes, the greater our chances of winning the championship!" he added, his optimism contagious.

However, their joy was dampened by the team leader, who decided to share a sobering analysis. "It's great to see such progress, but let's not get overconfident. Winning the Spirit Master Tournament won't be easy for the Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team."

"Why not?" someone asked, puzzled.

"Our teacher has investigated and confirmed that the Spirit Hall Team is exceptionally strong this year. Among their members are three individuals known as the Golden Generation. Based on their abilities and the teacher's deductions, it's highly likely they've all reached Spirit King rank. Otherwise, they wouldn't have earned such a title."

"What? Three Spirit Kings?"

"How is that possible?"

The previously cheerful atmosphere quickly turned to shock and disbelief. Spirit Kings were a rare sight in the tournament. Having even one participant at that level was extraordinary—three was unimaginable.

"While there's no definitive proof, it's likely true. Even if they haven't reached Spirit King, their martial spirits and overall strength are undoubtedly top-tier," the team leader continued. "Additionally, the Spirit Hall's Pope has announced that this year's championship prize includes three top-grade spirit bones. This indicates their confidence in their team."

"Spirit bones as prizes?"

"The Spirit Hall is being unbelievably generous!"

"Generous? They probably just believe they've already secured victory!"

The news left everyone, including Ning Rongrong, deeply shaken.

Su Mo sighed inwardly. Why drop such a morale-killing bombshell right now?

Deciding to shift the team's focus, he stepped forward. "Teacher, Rongrong and I would like to test the strength of our spirit fusion ability after reaching Spirit Ancestor. Could you assist us in evaluating its power?"

The team leader, intrigued by the request, raised an eyebrow. "You two want to challenge me?"

"That's right. Please cooperate with us," Su Mo replied confidently.

The team leader laughed heartily, clearly intrigued. "Very well, I'll personally experience your spirit fusion ability today!"

The rest of the team erupted into murmurs of excitement and anticipation.

"Su Mo and Rongrong are challenging the teacher?"

"They're brave, I'll give them that!"

"This will be a great show!"

Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling watched intently, eager to see how things would unfold.

"Rongrong, are you really going to face the teacher with Su Mo?" Ye Lingling asked worriedly, concerned for her friend.

Ning Rongrong, however, showed no fear. "Don't worry, Lingling. Just watch—I'll show you how amazing I can be!" she replied with a mischievous grin, eager for the challenge ahead.

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