Zang Wei's Spirit Rings

The Three-headed Black Hydra had dark and death attribute according to the Spirit Beast Encyclopedia that Zang Wei read in his studies. In addition to that, the hydra felt that he had just broken trough and the hydra's cultivation was only in its 12,000 to 13,000 years old.

Although it's exceed quite a bit from what he can endure theoretically but Zang Wei was confident in enduring its Soul Shock later on. Plus, his body was even tougher and robust compared to Bibi Dong, thus, he believed he can absorb its spirit ring. 

Amidst the dense, mystical forests, Jin Louyu, found himself face to face with a colossal, three-headed black hydra. Its massive, serpent-like body coiled around ancient trees, and its heads hissed menacingly, venomous fangs gleaming in the dappled sunlight.

Jin Louyu's eyes narrowed as he assessed his opponent. This was no ordinary creature; it was a formidable spirit beast that had protected these woods for centuries.

His heart serene like a lake as he was infinitely stronger than the spirit beast before him. He just need to put a good show for Zang Wei and Bibi Dong.

The hydra lunged forward with incredible speed, its three heads snapping at him simultaneously. Jin Louyu, with his agile reflexes honed through countless battles, leaped aside, narrowly avoiding the assault.

The hydra's heads clashed into the trees, sending splinters flying in all directions.

With a graceful backflip, Jin Louyu landed on a sturdy branch, his martial spirit, the Golden Crocodile King, stirring within him. He extended his maw, a weapon he had for a long time and channeled his spirit power.

"Golden Crocodile King Golden Roar!" he bellowed, his voice resonating with power as he released a torrent of golden beams from his maw. The searing golden flames engulfed one of the hydra's heads, causing it to screech in agony.

Smoke and steam billowed from the burnt scales as the head recoiled.

The other two heads retaliated swiftly, their mouths agape with venomous intent. Jin Louyu somersaulted through the air, narrowly avoiding their deadly bites. He landed on another branch, panting heavily but undeterred.

The hydra, sensing that it was facing a formidable opponent, unleashed a deafening roar that reverberated through the forest. It summoned torrents of death and dark energy from its reserve, forming a protective barrier around its body.

This was a tactic it had employed to great effect against many intruders.

Undaunted, Jin Louyu knew he had to break through the hydra's defenses. He focused his spirit power, and his claws crackled with golden energy.

With a mighty swing, he sent multiple slashes of golden flames hurtling towards the hydra's barrier. This was his self created spirit skill!

The collision was spectacular. The golden flames clashed with the death and dark barrier, creating billowing clouds of steam that obscured the battlefield.

The forest echoed with the crack of the barrier and the roar of the hydra.

Jin Louyu seized this moment of distraction. He leaped from branch to branch, using his agility to close the gap between him and the hydra.

As the steam began to dissipate, the hydra realized too late that its barrier had weakened.

With a swift, well-aimed strike, Jin Louyu's claws shattered the barrier, leaving the hydra vulnerable. He lunged forward, golden flames enveloping his form, and smash his claws towards the hydra's central head.

A deafening screech filled the air as the hydra writhed in agony. Jin Louyu's flames seared through the creature's flesh, causing it to thrash wildly.

The other two heads attempted to retaliate, but they were disoriented and weakened.

With that, he called Zang Wei to finish the job as only the killer of the spirit beast can absorb its spirit ring.

"Zang Wei, it's your turn! Do you want to torture the hydra just like Little Dong?"

Zang Wei leaped towards the hydra and nodded, "Of course! I need a lot of spirit bones to do my research on them."

"Sorry Mr. Hydra but I need to make it slow and painful."

Zang Wei summoned his Death Aura Axe, it seemed more menacing than usual as it detected its host killing intent.

Firstly, he chopped off the hydra's legs one by one, then he stabbed its abdomen multiple times, he proceed by cutting the hydra's stomach to make it bleed slowly. Then, with a powerful swing, he chopped off one of the secondary heads of the Three-headed Black Hydra, fuchsia blood spraying into the air.

The creature screeched in agony, its thrashing becoming more erratic but Zang Wei didn't hesitate. He continued by chopping using his axe multiple times into the hydra's chest, aiming for its heart with each strike was precise and deadly.

It was a very gruesome sight, and the Three-headed Black Hydra's struggles grew weaker with each action. Zang Wei wanted to wait until the very end before he killed it.

The hydra's death throes were violent, then Zang Wei pressed on. Finally, with one last effort, he separated the last head from the creature, its life force extinguishing.

The forest fell silent as the battle concluded. Zang Wei stood panting, covered in the hydra's blood, the axe in his hand gleaming with crimson. Then, all of them witnessed, a shimmering spirit bone was formed!

Bibi Dong approached him with a mix of awe and concern in her eyes, "Smelly Wei, you did it. You killed the Three-headed Black Hydra and get the spirit bone!"

"This means your theory is true, maybe it's just our luck but nevertheless, this shows that your discovery has at least some truth."

Zang Wei grinned, a sense of accomplishment filling him, "Yeah, we did it, Dong Dong. This discovery will make us even stronger in the future, hahaha!"

Jin Louyu, who had been observing the battle with pride, approached the duo. "Impressive, both of you. We'll check the validity of your discovery later."

"Now, it's time to absorb its power, Little Wei. Claim your first spirit ring."

Bibi Dong nodded and stepped back, giving Zang Wei the space he needed. She knew that only the killer of the spirit beast could absorb its spirit ring.

Zang Wei took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the lifeless hydra. He knew that this was a pivotal moment in his journey as a Spirit Master.

He reached out with his spirit power, feeling the energy of the spirit ring. With focus and determination, he began the process of absorbing the Three-headed Black Hydra's spirit ring.

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In the dim light of the setting sun, the lifeless body of the Ten-Thousand-Year Three-Headed Black Hydra lay sprawled on the ground. Its massive form, with its three menacing heads and obsidian scales, seemed even more awe-inspiring in death.

Zang Wei stood over the fallen beast, his Death Aura Axe in hand, its ominous blade shimmering with dark energy. He had torture the spirit beast slowly and painfully to increase its resentment, and now, it was time to claim his reward - the hydra's spirit ring.

With a sense of anticipation mixed with caution, Zang Wei knelt beside the hydra's corpse and extended his hand toward its massive head. He closed his eyes and focused, feeling the spiritual energy emanating from the spirit ring contained within the hydra's body.

As his hand made contact with the hydra's scales, a surge of energy coursed through him. The spirit ring was powerful, pulsating with the accumulated strength of ten thousand years of existence.

Zang Wei's body trembled, but he gritted his teeth and pushed forward, determined to absorb this extraordinary spirit ring.

However, as he delved deeper into the hydra's spiritual energy, an expected phenomenon occurred. Zang Wei found himself standing in a surreal mindscape, surrounded by a ghostly, ethereal landscape that mirrored the hydra's habitat.

Before him, the remnant soul of the Three-Headed Black Hydra materialized, its three heads snarling and hissing. It was a projection of the hydra's consciousness, a last stand of resistance against its impending absorption.

Zang Wei, startled but resolute, gripped his Death Aura Axe tightly. He knew that he had to battle the remnant soul within his mindscape to absorb the spirit ring successfully.

The Hydra's voices echoed in his mind, a cacophony of threats and challenges, "You dare to steal my power, human? I will not yield so easily!"

Zang Wei's own voice was filled with determination as he responded, "I earned this spirit ring. If you resist, I will torture you as I did in the physical realm."

With a battle cry that echoed through the surreal mindscape, Zang Wei swung his Death Aura Axe. The weapon became an extension of his will, unleashing torrents of dark energy that surged like a malevolent tempest toward the three-headed projection of the hydra.

The ethereal heads of the hydra snapped and bit at him with ghostly jaws, their movements swift and unpredictable. Yet, Zang Wei's instincts and reflexes were honed to a razor's edge.

He moved with the bravery of a warrior, deftly evading their ethereal attacks.

As the hydra's phantom heads lunged and snapped, Zang Wei's Death Aura Axe cleaved through the spectral forms like a blade through mist. Each swing was a dance of death, the dark energy of his weapon tearing through the remnant soul's defenses.

As he raised his Death Aura Axe, the air crackled with dark energy, and the tension hung thick like a storm about to break.

With a resounding battle cry, Zang Wei swung his weapon, and the world around him erupted into chaos. Waves of menacing, black energy surged forth, like a malevolent tide crashing upon the spectral hydra.

The phantom heads of the hydra responded with eerie swiftness. Their ghostly jaws snapped and bit, aiming to rend Zang Wei apart.

But the young Spirit Master, fueled by his indomitable will, moved with the grace of a warrior.

His evasive maneuvers were a mesmerizing dance, a testament to his mastery over his own spiritual domain. He seemed to anticipate every ethereal attack, sidestepping, ducking, and parrying with incredible precision.

Each swing of his Death Aura Axe was a deadly symphony of destruction. Dark energy cleaved through the spectral heads, scattering them like ephemeral smoke.

The very fabric of his mindscape quivered with the raw power of their conflict.

The battle within his mindscape was a relentless clash of wills and power. Zang Wei's body in the physical world remained kneeling beside the hydra's imposing corpse.

His face was contorted with the effort of dominating the defiant remnant soul that stood in his way.

Time seemed to lose its meaning as the battle raged on. Hours passed like moments, and Zang Wei could feel the hydra's resistance slowly but surely weakening. Its roars, once thunderous and defiant, grew fainter, reduced to feeble echoes.

The ethereal heads of the hydra moved sluggishly, their attacks losing their former ferocity. Zang Wei, fueled by determination and the relentless drive to conquer the remnant soul, pressed on.

The spectral heads of the hydra moved sluggishly, their attacks growing feeble. Zang Wei pressed on, his every movement exuding determination. With a final, titanic swing of his Death Aura Axe, he shattered the last vestiges of the hydra's consciousness.

The phantom heads faded into nothingness, and the remnant soul dissolved, leaving behind only the pure spirit energy that suffused his mindscape.

His mindscape, now pulsing with the potent death attribute. The balance of Life and Death within his body needed to be stabilized, and the only way to achieve that was to absorb another spirit ring for his Life Wine Gourd. 

With a sense of triumph, Zang Wei reached out and claimed the spirit ring. As he did, the surreal mindscape faded, and he found himself back in the physical world, beside the lifeless body of the Three-Headed Black Hydra.