The multicolored torso spirit bone from the Prismatic Scale Serpent Dragon, a treasure of immense value, was carefully entrusted to one of the Spirit Hall's most loyal and powerful Titled Douluo, Elder Ling Yan. Her spirit, the Flame Kite, was known for its agility and fiery attacks, making her a formidable asset to Bibi Dong.
Elder Ling Yan accepted the spirit bone with solemn gratitude, her aged hands trembling slightly as she held the weighty artifact. She immediately went into secluded cultivation to begin the arduous process of absorption.
Days later, Elder Ling Yan emerged from her seclusion, a renewed vitality radiating from her. Her Flame Kite spirit hovered behind her, its powerful aura now tinged with subtle shades of multiple colors, a testament to the Prismatic Scaled Serpent Dragon's essence within the spirit bone.
"Thank you, Your Holiness," Elder Ling Yan said, bowing respectfully to Bibi Dong. "This spirit bone has granted me immense power."
Bibi Dong nodded, her pink eyes assessing the changes in the elder. "Tell us of the abilities you have gained, Ling Yan."
"Firstly," Elder Ling Yan began, her voice stronger than before, "I have gained a significant resistance to poison, a welcome addition considering Senior Dugu Bo's… unique talents." A faint smile touched her lips.
"Secondly, I have unlocked a powerful attack called 'Prismatic Beam'," she continued, focusing her spirit power. A beam of intensely bright, multicolored light shot forth from her eyes, leaving a sizzling trail in its wake. "This beam carries immense physical force and also strikes directly at the enemy's spiritual sea."
"Furthermore," she added, a hint of awe in her voice, "my soul power has been boosted considerably. I have reached level 94."
"Excellent!" Bibi Dong exclaimed, clearly pleased.
"And finally," Elder Ling Yan said, her expression turning serious, "I have gained a defensive ability called 'Prismatic Scales'. Once every three days, I can manifest a layer of shimmering, prismatic scales all over my body. These scales can withstand an attack even from someone with double my soul power."
"That is a truly remarkable ability, Elder Ling Yan," Bibi Dong praised.
Meanwhile, Song Qing made his way to his personal herbal garden within the Spirit Hall. The air was thick with the fragrant scents of various rare and potent plants. He carefully selected several specific Immortal Herbs for Dugu Bo.
He chose three stalks of the 'Draconic Essence Bloom', known for their ability to awaken and enhance draconic bloodlines. He also picked a handful of 'Venomous Heartleaf', which would amplify the potency of Dugu Bo's poison. Finally, he added a single 'Wyvern's Resilience Root', believing it would help Dugu Bo's body adapt to the draconic transformation.
He found Dugu Bo in his secluded laboratory, surrounded by various poisonous concoctions and strange flora.
"Senior Dugu Bo," Song Qing said, holding out the carefully wrapped bundle of herbs. "I have brought the Immortal Herbs for you."
Dugu Bo's green eyes lit up at the sight of the bundle. He snatched it eagerly, his usual gruffness replaced by a palpable excitement. "Little brat, you truly are a miracle worker! What are these wonders you've brought me?"
Song Qing smiled. "These are Draconic Essence Blooms. They will help awaken the draconic bloodline within your spirit. These are Venomous Heartleaf, which will greatly enhance your poison. And this is a Wyvern's Resilience Root, to help your body adapt to the changes."
Dugu Bo nodded, his gaze fixed on the herbs. "Draconic Essence Bloom… Wyvern's Resilience Root… fascinating names. You truly know your herbs, little brat."
"I have studied extensively," Song Qing replied modestly. "It is crucial that you ingest these in a specific order, Senior. First, consume one Draconic Essence Bloom. Wait for an hour, then take the Venomous Heartleaf. Finally, after another hour, consume the Wyvern's Resilience Root, followed by the remaining Draconic Essence Blooms."
Dugu Bo listened intently, his green eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Understood, little brat. I shall follow your instructions to the letter."
Without wasting any time, Dugu Bo retreated into an even deeper seclusion within his laboratory, eager to begin the transformation.
Days later, Dugu Bo emerged, his appearance subtly changed. His green hair seemed to have a faint, almost metallic sheen, and his eyes held a sharper, more reptilian glint. Behind him hovered his spirit, no longer simply the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor. Its scales now had a more pronounced, angular structure, and two small, horn-like protrusions had sprouted from its head. Its overall form was more streamlined and powerful, exuding a stronger sense of draconic might.
"Behold!" Dugu Bo roared, his voice filled with triumph. "The Emerald Poison Dragon Serpent!"
The Emerald Poison Dragon Serpent let out a powerful hiss, its fangs dripping with an even more viscous and potent-looking poison. Its aura was significantly stronger than before, and the subtle draconic features were undeniable.
"Incredible, Senior!" Song Qing exclaimed, genuinely impressed. "The evolution is a success!"
"Indeed, little brat!" Dugu Bo boomed, a wide grin on his face. "My power has increased dramatically! And my poison… it feels ten times more potent than before!"
He focused his spirit power, and Song Qing could sense a significant surge in his soul power. "And look at this!" Dugu Bo declared, a hint of disbelief in his voice. "I've reached level 94! Just like that!"
This was indeed a remarkable increase, solidifying Dugu Bo's position as one of the more powerful Titled Douluo.
Meanwhile, in a secluded chamber within the Spirit Hall, Ning Rongrong had begun the absorption of her skull bone, the precious gift from the Prism Radiant Unicorn. The process was guided by her father, Ning Fengzhi, who had arrived at the Spirit Hall to oversee his daughter's progress.
Ning Rongrong focused her mind, her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda hovering above her, its gentle light illuminating the chamber. The skull bone, radiating a soft, multicolored glow, floated in front of her.
The absorption process was intense but ultimately successful. When Ning Rongrong opened her eyes, they sparkled with a newfound brilliance.
"Father! Qing! I did it!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement.
Ning Fengzhi smiled proudly at his daughter. "Tell us what abilities you have gained, Rongrong."
"From the skull bone," Ning Rongrong began, her cyan eyes shining, "I have gained an attack ability called 'Prismatic Burst'. I can focus all my spirit power into my pagoda and unleash a concentrated beam of multicolored light that is incredibly powerful!"
"But that's not all!" she continued. "I also gained several auxiliary abilities. My mental power has been significantly enhanced, making it easier for me to focus and control my spirit power. My perception has also increased, allowing me to sense things more clearly and from a greater distance. And I have gained a limited form of mental protection, making me more resistant to mental attacks."
Ning Rongrong was thrilled with her new abilities. While she now possessed a direct attack, the enhancements to her auxiliary abilities would further amplify her already formidable support capabilities, making her an even more invaluable asset to any team.
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While Ning Rongrong was undergoing the sacred process of absorbing her skull bone, Song Qing found himself on a secluded balcony of the Spirit Hall, the cool night air caressing his face. In his arms, nestled comfortably against his chest, was Zhu Zhuqing. The two gazed up at the star-studded sky, a blanket of countless twinkling lights stretching across the inky blackness.
"Look, Qing," Zhu Zhuqing whispered, pointing towards a particularly bright constellation, "that one looks like a celestial cat."
Song Qing chuckled softly, tightening his hold around her. "It does, doesn't it? Fitting for my little cat."
He then turned his gaze towards her, a teasing glint in his verdant eyes. "Are you not jealous, Zhuqing? Rongrong received a spirit bone, and you… did not."
Zhu Zhuqing tilted her head back, her dark eyes meeting his with a playful smile. "Jealous? Not at all."
"Oh?" Song Qing raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
"No," she confirmed, her voice a soft purr. "I got a much better deal."
"And what might that be?" Song Qing asked, his curiosity piqued.
"I got to spend this peaceful time alone with you," Zhu Zhuqing said, her fingers tracing patterns on his chest. "Rongrong is busy with her spirit bone. This is a far more precious reward, don't you think?"
She leaned in closer, her lips brushing against his ear. "If Rongrong knew what I was getting instead of a spirit bone, she might not want to fuse with it so eagerly herself."
Song Qing's hand, which had been resting on her waist, slowly slipped beneath the hem of her top, his fingers gently caressing the smooth skin of her side. A soft moan escaped Zhu Zhuqing's lips, a sound akin to a contented feline purr.
'I had thought she might be a little down about not getting a spirit bone,' Song Qing thought, his fingers continuing their gentle exploration. 'That's why I wanted to spend some quiet time with her, under the stars.'
Zhu Zhuqing shifted her curvaceous hips subtly, ensuring they pressed more firmly against Song Qing's lower body, the unmistakable outline of his arousal making direct contact.
'Just getting more comfortable,' she thought innocently, a mischievous glint in her dark eyes.
The night deepened, and their intimacy grew. Zhu Zhuqing turned in Song Qing's arms, facing him now, her hands reaching up to touch his face, his neck, the muscular contours of his chest. She inhaled deeply, savoring his unique scent, a blend of abyssal energy and something uniquely his own.
"You feel so strong, Qing," she murmured, her fingers tracing the lines of his jaw.
"And you feel so… perfect, Zhuqing," Song Qing replied, his gaze filled with affection.
By the time the first hints of dawn began to paint the eastern sky, their intimate night drew to a close. Song Qing knew that the time had come for him to absorb the Torso Spirit Bone of the Ancient Void Abyssal Wyvern.
He bid a fond farewell to the still-sleeping Zhu Zhuqing, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead before slipping out of the room. His heart filled with a sense of anticipation, he made his way directly to his garden of Immortal Herbs.
The garden, bathed in the soft, pre-dawn light, felt like a sanctuary of natural energy. This was the perfect place for such a powerful and potentially volatile absorption.
Song Qing retrieved the obsidian torso spirit bone from his soul tool. It pulsed with a dark, potent energy, a tangible reminder of the formidable beast it had once belonged to. He took a deep breath, steeling his resolve, and began the absorption process.
The moment the spirit bone made contact with his skin, a searing pain shot through his torso, as if his very being was being torn apart and reforged. He gritted his teeth, channeling his spirit power to guide the bone's integration into his body.
Hours passed in a haze of intense pain and surging power. When Song Qing finally opened his eyes, a profound change had taken place within him. He could feel a new layer of formidable defense enveloping his core, a sense of immense resilience settling within his very bones.
'I can feel it… the power of the Wyvern flowing through me,' he thought, a thrill running down his spine.
He focused his mind, eager to discover the new abilities the torso bone had granted him. The first ability that manifested was exactly what he had hoped for: Abyssal Void Dragon Armor. With a thought, a layer of swirling, obsidian-colored scales erupted from his skin, forming a complete suit of incredibly resilient armor that seemed to ripple with both abyssal and spatial energy. He could sense that this armor could withstand an immense amount of damage.
The second ability was a passive one, perfectly suited for a torso bone: Abyssal Core Regeneration. He could feel a constant, subtle flow of abyssal energy replenishing his soul power at an accelerated rate, allowing him to recover much faster during and after battles.
But the Torso Spirit Bone's influence didn't stop there. Song Qing could feel a powerful resonance with his existing external spirit bones.
The Silver-Winged Dragonbone Wings on his back began to glow with an intense silver light, intertwined with streaks of deep purple and black abyssal energy. The transformation was profound. The wings expanded, their structure becoming more intricate and their edges sharper. They were no longer merely silver; they now shimmered with an ethereal blend of silver, abyssal darkness, and the subtle iridescence of void space.
The Silver-Winged Dragonbone Wings had evolved into the Ancient Void Dragonbone Wings.
Their primary ability, Aerial Supremacy, was now amplified significantly. His agility, maneuverability, and speed in the air were increased to an even greater degree, and the addition of the Space Attribute allowed him to perform incredibly swift and unpredictable movements, even incorporating short bursts of true teleportation over longer distances.
The Defensive Skill, Dragonbone Shield, was now infused with abyssal energy, becoming the Abyssal Dragonbone Aegis. It was far more resilient, capable of deflecting even more powerful attacks and now possessed a corrosive abyssal aura that could damage opponents upon contact.
Offensive Skill 1, Silver Wing Barrage, evolved into Void Wing Barrage. The projectiles were now composed of condensed bone, abyssal energy, and solidified void space, making them even sharper, faster, and capable of tearing through defenses with greater ease.
Offensive Skill 2, Draconic Descent, transformed into Abyssal Void Dragon Dive. The dive attack was now imbued with both abyssal and spatial energy, making it even more devastating upon impact, capable of creating localized spatial distortions.
As for the Crimson Soul Emperor's Crown, the changes were equally dramatic. The crimson hues deepened, becoming a rich, velvety black, and intricate patterns of dark energy pulsed across its surface. The crown had been reforged by the Wyvern's essence, becoming the Dark Soul Emperor's Crown.
Its passive abilities were significantly enhanced. Enhanced Mental Energy and Enhanced Spiritual Energy were amplified even further.
The Perception Abilities also evolved. Clear Sight Far Gaze became Void Sight Far Gaze, granting even greater visual acuity over vast distances, now capable of seeing through minor spatial distortions. Precognitive Glimpse evolved into Void Premonition, providing clearer and more frequent glimpses of potential future events. Illusion Piercer remained, its effectiveness strengthened against even more powerful illusions.
The Soul Abilities were also enhanced. Soul Reading became Abyssal Soul Reading, allowing him to read the thoughts and intentions of those with significantly stronger soul power than before. Soul Consumption's effectiveness was amplified.
The Soul Seizure ability was also strengthened. But the most significant change was that the Dark Soul Emperor's Crown could now store not one, but two souls of defeated spirit beasts, granting Song Qing even greater potential for future power.
Song Qing stood in his garden, feeling the immense power that now coursed through him. The absorption of the torso spirit bone had not only granted him incredible defensive and regenerative capabilities but had also significantly evolved his external spirit bones, imbuing them with the potent energies of the abyss and the void. He had taken another giant leap forward on his path to becoming a truly formidable force.
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Name:Abyssal Demonic Dragon God Emperor
Passive Abilities:
Abyssal Divinity: Possesses a natural and profound affinity for abyssal energy, increasing the power and efficiency of all abyssal-based abilities by 50%. Grants a minor resistance to attacks imbued with divine power.Primordial Fear: Radiates an aura of primal, bone-chilling fear, overwhelming weaker opponents, causing them to freeze in terror, shatter their wills, or even lose consciousness.Emperor of the Beasts: Grants dominance over all beast-type spirits and spirit beasts, allowing suppression of their bloodlines and a degree of control.
First Soul Ring (12,000 Year): Black
Abyssal Void Dash: Grants incredible bursts of speed, leaving behind shadowy afterimages with the added ability to perform minor, short-distance teleportation. Abyssal Dragon Wings - Allows temporary flight using condensed shadow energy.
Second Soul Ring (15,000 Year): Black
Shadow Dominion: Creates a field of darkness that enhances the user's senses and abilities while weakening opponents within it and allows the user to control shadows in it.Shadowmeld - Allows the user to seamlessly merge with their Shadow Dominion, becoming virtually undetectable and while this ability is being used, it's impossible to hurt with Physical Attacks. Can only maintain this for a total of ten seconds within every three hours.
Third Soul Ring (23,000 Year): Black
Abyssal Draconic Claw: Manifests a massive claw of pure abyssal energy capable of tearing through the toughest defenses.Abyssal Draconic Space Rend - Infuses the Abyssal Draconic Claw with spatial energy, allowing it to tear through physical defenses and create localized spatial rifts upon impact. Dragon's Might - Unleashes a focused burst of draconic pressure, stunning or incapacitating weaker opponents.
Fourth Soul Ring (Nearly 50,000 Year): Black
First Ability: Frost Spike Barrage - Unleashes a volley of razor-sharp ice spikes infused with abyssal energy, piercing defenses and inflicting deep frostbite (increased number and resilience).Second Ability: Abyssal Flame Dragon Breath - Emits a torrent of black flames imbued with the corrosive power of the abyss, incinerating targets and rapidly depleting their soul power (increased attack power).First Passive Ability: Frostfire Resistance - Grants significant resistance to both ice and fire-based attacks.Second Passive Ability: Elemental Adaptation - Gradually adapts the user's body to extreme temperatures, providing immunity to heat and cold.
Fifth Soul Ring (Hundred Thousand Year): Blood-Red
Void Anchor - Allows the user to set up to three teleportation points for instant travel between them. Abyssal Shadow Barrier - Creates a powerful barrier of solidified shadow capable of withstanding physical and soul power attacks up to twice the user's soul power.
Inherent Ability:
Demonic Dragon Domain - When activated, creates a field of pure abyssal energy that amplifies the user's abyssal-based abilities by an additional 30%. Allows three free uses of Void Anchor teleportation within the domain per day, followed by a one-day cooldown.
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Name:Primordial Life Tree Spirit
Passive Abilities:
Nature's Embrace: Grants an innate connection to all forms of plant life, allowing the user to use their senses to greatly enhance sensory range. Ancient Wisdom: Provides an inherent understanding of the natural world, granting intuition in plants, beasts, healing, and life energy.
First Soul Ring (5,600-Year-Old Ring): Purple
Verdant Embrace: Emits a soothing green aura that rapidly heals injuries and restores stamina to all living beings within its radius. Passive Ability: Harmonizes Song Qing or anyone within range, gradually healing inherent weaknesses and imperfections. Second Passive Ability: Manipulates the flow of time for plant life within Verdant Embrace, rapidly accelerating growth and increasing its potency.
Second Soul Ring (8,000-Year-Old Ring): Purple
Venomous Entanglement: Summons and manipulates thorny vines imbued with potent poison, draining the soul energy of opponents upon contact. Passive Ability: Absorbs various poisons and essence energies from herbs, allowing the Primordial Life Tree Spirit to reproduce them.
Third Soul Ring (13,000-Year-Old Ring): Black
Phantom Bind: Creates strong, illusionary vines to ensnare and constrict opponents, making them believe they are trapped even if they are not. Veiled Aura - Conceals soul power, making it appear weaker. This soul ring is nearing the Black Soul Ring rank. Can keep it active indefinitely without any consumption of Soul Power.
Fourth Soul Ring (37,000-Year-Old Ring): Black
Crimson Soul Assimilation:Life Drain - Projects tendrils of crimson energy to siphon life force from living beings upon contact, transferring it to the user. Crimson Soul Assimilation:Spirit Power Siphon - Projects tendrils of crimson energy to drain the spiritual energy of opponents, weakening them and bolstering the user's reserves. Passive Skill:Soul Ring Resonance - Increases the age of previous soul rings each time a new soul ring is absorbed.
Fifth Soul Ring (92,000-Year-Old Ring): Black-Red
Illusionary True Transformation: Can now transform his Physique and Soul Rings to anything he wants to. For the physique, he can change his hair color, eye color, skin color, and change his face structure, muscle structure, and even bone structure to some extent. For the Soul Rings, he can change their color and make them younger or older than their true age. Perpetual Spirit Manifestation: Can keep two abilities of Primordial Life Tree Spirit active at all times with no consumption to Soul Power. Passive Skill: Primal Resilience: It grants immense toughness and much greater healing capabilities.
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Ancient Void Dragonbone Wings (External Spirit Bone)
Primary Ability: Aerial Supremacy - Grants the user the power of flight, greatly enhancing agility, maneuverability, and speed in the air, with the added ability to perform short bursts of teleportation.
Defensive Skill: Abyssal Dragonbone Aegis - Focuses soul power to solidify the wings, forming a sturdy shield capable of deflecting significant force and possessing a corrosive abyssal aura.
Offensive Skill 1: Void Wing Barrage - Launches a volley of sharp, feather-like projectiles made of condensed bone, abyssal energy, and solidified void space.
Offensive Skill 2: Abyssal Void Dragon Dive - Channels draconic, abyssal, and spatial energy into the wings, allowing a powerful dive attack with devastating force and speed, capable of creating localized spatial distortions.
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Name: Dark Soul Emperor's Crown (External Spirit Bone)
Passive Abilities:
Enhanced Mental Energy: Greatly boosts mental clarity, focus, and processing speed. Enhanced Spiritual Energy: Significantly enhances spiritual power and expands sensory range.
Perception Abilities:
Void Sight Far Gaze: Provides exceptionally sharp vision over vast distances, capable of seeing through minor spatial distortions. Void Premonition: Grants clearer and more frequent glimpses of potential future events, enhancing danger anticipation. Illusion Piercer: Sees through all forms of illusions.
Soul Abilities:
Abyssal Soul Reading: Allows the user to read thoughts and intentions of those with significantly stronger soul power. Soul Consumption: Consumes the souls of defeated spirit beasts or soul masters, strengthening mental and spiritual energy.
Soul Seizure:
Grants the ability to steal a target's Soul Ring and store their soul within the Dark Soul Emperor's Crown (can store up to two souls).
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Name: Ancient Abyssal Void Wyvern's Torso (Torso Spirit Bone)
Primary Ability: Abyssal Void Dragon Armor - Manifests a full suit of incredibly resilient armor composed of swirling, obsidian-colored scales that ripple with both abyssal and spatial energy, providing immense physical and energy defence.
Passive Ability: Abyssal Core Regeneration - Provides a constant, subtle flow of abyssal energy that accelerates the user's soul power regeneration.
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