Chapter 63: Absorbing the Soul Ring

Chapter 63: Absorbing the Soul Ring

After reaching an agreement with Electrolux, Qian Jue decisively used his dragon claw to crush the head of the Evil Demon Tiger.

As the Evil Demon Tiger died, black energy floated from its body, forming a ten-thousand-year soul ring above its corpse. This soul ring was larger and darker than any other ten-thousand-year soul ring Qian Jue had ever seen. Though it was only a fifty-thousand-year soul ring, it was pitch black, almost like an abyss.

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Qian Jue was confused.

He had never heard that the soul ring of an Evil Demon Tiger would be so unique. Why was the color so different?

Despite his confusion, he acted swiftly. As soon as the Evil God Orb formed in the center of the soul ring, a chaotic-colored dragon claw grabbed it.

"Teacher, quick! This thing is trying to escape!" Qian Jue's face changed as he felt the orb struggle intensely, almost slipping from his grip.

"Got it!" Electrolux chuckled.

Qian Jue's body shook violently, and his red and blue eyes turned gray. His black hair, with its red and blue highlights, also turned gray. His entire aura changed, becoming ancient and solemn, with a paradoxical blend of deathly yet sacred energy.

Di Tian and Bi Ji, seeing Qian Jue use this spirit possession skill for the first time, were bewildered. They saw a terrifying figure sitting on a throne of bones, instilling fear.

Di Tian remained calm, being the son of the previous Dark Dragon King and having seen much. But to Bi Ji, Qian Jue now seemed truly god-like and terrifying.

"This is interesting," Electrolux mused.

The Evil God Orb, a container for souls, was something he had never seen before. His curiosity was piqued, knowing the orb couldn't escape his grasp.

Electrolux held the orb, inspecting it closely. What had been a struggling Evil God Orb in Qian Jue's hand now seemed like a well-behaved child, trembling slightly.

Inside the orb, the remnant soul of the Evil Demon Tiger was almost in tears. It hadn't expected to die yet, but its decision to hunt in the Hell Dragon King's territory was fatal. Di Tian, looking for Zi Ji at the time, found the Evil Demon Tiger instead, and its fate was sealed. The soul ring of the Evil Demon Tiger was powerful, a fact not lost on Di Tian.

Now, Electrolux's grip on the orb, his soul-manipulating prowess, made the Evil Demon Tiger's soul fill with dread.

After examining the orb, Electrolux turned his attention to the soul ring, confirming some of his theories about soul rings. Having never seen a soul ring formed immediately after a kill, this was a valuable experience. Despite Qian Jue being a soul saint, all his soul rings were acquired through voluntary sacrifices and were all over ten-thousand-year rings.

After thoroughly studying the unique soul ring, Electrolux focused on the trembling Evil God Orb.

The Evil Demon Tiger's remnant soul thought, "I'm done for!"

Electrolux smiled and began chanting a complex, holy-sounding incantation. A pure white flame ignited on his left index finger, causing the Evil God Orb to tremble violently.

The flame brought a foreboding sense of doom to the remnant soul within the orb.

"There's no need to struggle. Rest in peace," Electrolux said, his first words during the process. He brushed the flame across the orb, instantly igniting it. A horrific roar echoed as the orb fell silent.

"Qian Jue, this orb is fascinating. Absorb the soul ring first; we'll discuss the rest later," Electrolux said, returning to the Sea of Spirits.

"Understood, Teacher."

Qian Jue regained consciousness and found the atmosphere around him strange. Xue Linglong, Di Tian, and Bi Ji were all staring at him as if they had seen a ghost.

"What's up with you guys?" Qian Jue asked, feeling a bit nervous. Being stared at by three powerful beings would make anyone uneasy.

"What was that flame? It made my soul tremble," Di Tian asked seriously. As an eighty-thousand-year-old super beast, he felt a real threat from the flame, as if it could ignite his soul.

Xue Linglong and Bi Ji, though silent, had the same inquisitive look in their eyes.

"That's the soul fire. It's specifically for dealing with souls. For beings like you, it's not very effective since it's a small amount and can be easily extinguished," Qian Jue explained.

"The rules don't allow larger soul fires."

The three nodded, though still somewhat confused.

Ignoring them, Qian Jue sat cross-legged in front of the Evil Demon Tiger's corpse, guiding the soul ring onto himself.

"Tianmeng, help me boost this soul ring to a two-hundred-thousand-year beast level!" Qian Jue instructed the Iceworm.

"Leave it to me!" the Iceworm laughed, breaking a seal in the Sea of Spirits. A vast amount of primordial energy merged with the soul ring as Qian Jue began absorbing it.

This was Qian Jue's first non-sacrificial soul ring absorption, but it wasn't much different from the sacrificial ones. He just had to refine the soul ring's energy himself, which wasn't difficult for him.

While Qian Jue absorbed the soul ring, Xue Linglong, Di Tian, and Bi Ji were still in shock.

A fire that targets souls? They had never seen such a thing in their long lives!

Qian Jue's nonchalant attitude made them feel ignorant. But with Qian Jue busy, they couldn't ask more questions, so they kept their doubts to themselves.

"Has he always been this mysterious?" Bi Ji asked Xue Linglong, her voice tinged with helplessness.

"No, he's usually even more mysterious," Xue Linglong said, mimicking Qian Jue's often innocent, nonchalant look.

Shrugging, looking innocent.

(End of Chapter)

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