Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 107: Exploding Spirit Bones

Approximately 18,000 years, slightly less than 20,000 years.

This was the answer Su Mo received from Bibi Dong regarding the spirit ring's age—a level significantly higher than the average limit for a Spirit King's absorption but not quite reaching the limit for a Spirit Emperor.

Compared to the original Tang San's fourth spirit ring, this was a considerable improvement.

The next day, Su Mo accompanied Ning Rongrong back to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. After sharing the good news of their breakthroughs with Ning Fengzhi, they were joined by Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo to venture into the Spirit Beast Forest for Su Mo's new spirit ring.

This time, Su Mo chose not to hunt the spirit ring alone. Reflecting on his solo journey into the Sunset Forest last time, he realized the danger of that decision.

Even with Bibi Dong assisting as his spiritual overseer, Su Mo had encountered several ten-thousand-year spirit beasts during that venture. Although he came out unscathed, the risks were immense. If he had failed to escape in time and faced multiple ten-thousand-year spirit beasts—or worse, a Deep Earth Demon Spider with cultivation of tens of thousands of years—things could have turned disastrous.

Therefore, Su Mo decided to fully enjoy the privilege of having two Titled Douluo escort him in this hunt and refrained from unnecessary heroics.

Ning Rongrong's spirit ring was relatively easy to handle since the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's spirit abilities were fixed. The task was simply to find a spirit beast of the appropriate age.

Ning Rongrong quickly absorbed her fourth spirit ring, a 5,000-year purple ring. Her fourth spirit ability was the same as other Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit abilities, providing a defense boost.

"18,000 years? Su Mo, are you sure you want to look for a spirit beast with such a high cultivation age?"

After helping Ning Rongrong acquire her spirit ring, Sword Douluo couldn't help but confirm Su Mo's decision again.

From his perspective, if Su Mo could successfully absorb a ten-thousand-year-quality spirit ring, it would already be an achievement surpassing most spirit masters by an entire level. But 18,000 years seemed excessively high, and he worried that Su Mo might not withstand it.

"Grandpa Jian, don't worry! My physical condition can handle it!" Su Mo quickly reassured him.

In this regard, Su Mo trusted Bibi Dong's judgment. He also felt confident in his abilities. In fact, he believed he could handle up to 19,000 years, and Bibi Dong had likely erred on the conservative side to ensure his safety.

"Alright, if you're this confident, then Old Bones and I will do our best to find a suitable spirit beast for you!"

Sword Douluo, seeing Su Mo's certainty, set aside his concerns and agreed.

Thus began the search, with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo scouring the Spirit Beast Forest for a suitable spirit beast for Su Mo.

For his fourth spirit ring, Su Mo wasn't seeking any overly fancy abilities—he simply wanted something that enhanced his attack power. Su Mo's first martial spirit prioritized pure destructive power.

If the spirit ring could also provide decent speed, that would be even better. Fortunately, his second and third spirit abilities already offered significant speed boosts.

Despite having two Titled Douluo assisting, it still took three days before Su Mo found a suitable spirit beast—a 16,000-year-old Golden Lion Tiger. Not only did it possess strong metallic attributes, but its offensive power was also exceptional, making it an ideal match for Su Mo.

The only drawback was that its cultivation age was slightly lower than the target of 18,000 years.

"This Golden Lion Tiger will do. 16,000 years is already more than enough for me!"

Su Mo quickly made his decision, choosing the Golden Lion Tiger. Compatibility was the key!

Finding a spirit beast with both suitable attributes and age wasn't easy. Ten-thousand-year spirit beasts were already rare compared to century- or millennium-aged ones, which allowed for more leisurely selection.

"Alright then, Su Mo, wait here. I'll handle this beast for you!"

Sword Douluo, visibly pleased with the slightly lower age of the Golden Lion Tiger, prepared to take it down.

"Grandpa Jian, hold on! Let me handle the Golden Lion Tiger myself!" Su Mo interjected quickly. "Rongrong can assist me!"

Hearing this, Sword Douluo chuckled and agreed. "Alright then, it's your call!"

He was well aware of Su Mo's combat prowess. If Su Mo were alone, Sword Douluo might have hesitated. But with Ning Rongrong aiding him, there was no need for concern.

"In that case, we'll stand by and provide support if needed!"

Su Mo nodded and turned to Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong eagerly agreed, her face filled with excitement at the opportunity to assist.

Under the watchful protection of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong unleashed their spirit fusion technique, the Nine Treasures Soul Hunting Spear. After Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved, their fusion technique remained usable, although it transformed from the Seven Treasures Soul Hunting Spear to the Nine Treasures Soul Hunting Spear.

In their fusion state, the amplification effects remained the same, but the Nine Treasures Soul Hunting Spear itself became significantly stronger, boasting greater destructive power.

"First Spirit Ability: Pierce!"

"Third Spirit Ability: Soul-Chasing Blade!"

Faced with a ten-thousand-year spirit beast, Su Mo naturally took the lead in their combined state. Rather than attacking the Golden Lion Tiger from a distance with his Soul Hunting Crossbow, Su Mo decided this battle was an opportunity for practice and approached head-on.

The first strike was the Soul-Chasing Blade, a two-meter-long spear blade that slashed toward the Golden Lion Tiger.

"Roar—!"

Sensing Su Mo's approach, the Golden Lion Tiger let out a furious roar, and a dazzling golden light erupted from its body, blocking Su Mo's third spirit ability. However, the Soul-Chasing Blade wasn't easily avoided; its marking effect still landed on the Golden Lion Tiger, sealing its fate.

Without hesitation, Su Mo wielded the Nine Treasures Soul Hunting Spear and charged toward the Golden Lion Tiger, engaging it in a fierce melee battle.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing reverberated through the forest as Su Mo's attacks landed on the Golden Lion Tiger. Covered in metallic golden fur, the beast boasted impressive defensive capabilities. Unfortunately for it, the Nine Treasures Soul Hunting Spear, merged with the Purple-Gold Spear Soul Tool, tore through the beast's defenses like paper.

If Su Mo hadn't activated the Purple-Gold Spear, the Golden Lion Tiger might have been able to match the combined state of Su Mo and Ning Rongrong. However, with this enhancement, the beast was clearly outmatched.

Slash—

Wounds began to appear on the Golden Lion Tiger's body as Su Mo's relentless strikes broke through its defenses. Blood slowly dyed its golden fur red.

"Roar—!"

Realizing it wasn't just facing a fragile young girl but a formidable opponent, the Golden Lion Tiger roared angrily. Yet, deep in its eyes, there was a flicker of fear and the intent to retreat.

"Roar—!"

Suddenly, the Golden Lion Tiger unleashed a thunderous roar, sending a powerful sound wave toward Su Mo. The shock stunned him for a brief moment.

Swish—

By the time Su Mo recovered, he saw the Golden Lion Tiger turning to flee.

"Trying to escape? Not a chance!"

"Second Spirit Ability: Thunderous Strike!"

Boom—!

Su Mo activated his second spirit ability in its full form. Enhanced by the Soul-Chasing mark, his speed surged several times over in an instant. In the blink of an eye, he caught up to the fleeing Golden Lion Tiger.

Thrust—

With precision and force, Su Mo drove the Nine Treasures Soul Hunting Spear straight into the Golden Lion Tiger's back.

"Awwooo—!"

The piercing pain elicited a blood-curdling howl from the Golden Lion Tiger.

Thud—

As Su Mo withdrew the spear, the massive, three-meter-tall Golden Lion Tiger collapsed with a loud thud.

Buzz—

Moments later, a black spirit ring emerged from the beast's lifeless body.

Buzz—

Simultaneously, a golden light shimmered as a spirit bone materialized beside the corpse.

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