NOVEL NEXT Chapter 22: "Soul Ring Evolution"
Golden Crocodile Douluo, as the Second Priest of the Elder Hall, was slightly taller than Qian Daoliu. His martial soul was a golden crocodile, his soul power level was ninety-eight, and he was among the top experts in the world of the Douluo Continent.
More significantly, his ninth soul ring was a rare red martial spirit registered in the records, with an age of one hundred thousand years.
For instance, individuals like Tang Hao, Tang San, Bo Saixi, Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, among others, obtained hundred-thousand-year soul rings by chance, while the elder in front of Ye Xuan relied on his own efforts.
Therefore, Ye Xuan was very interested in Golden Crocodile Douluo and desired to recruit him. Of course, with enough effort, it might not be impossible to elevate him to godhood in the future, or even help him attain divine status. After all, ruling the world of Douluo was just one step, and Ye Xuan's goal transcended that world.
While Tang San, who had activated the complement, received a great deal of attention, Ye Xuan was more focused on the less famous elder in front of him.
"Are you willing to accept me as your ally?" stated Golden Crocodile Douluo arrogantly.
Ye Xuan smiled slightly and replied, "This would be a collaboration. Within this black shop, there are no superiors or subordinates, only a different assignment of roles for each. I understand that your ninth soul ring is one hundred thousand years old. As for your soul ring, I can guarantee that, once you reach level 100, I will help you find the most suitable soul ring for you and even obtain divine status for you."
Golden Crocodile Douluo maintained his composure. After all, he wouldn't be easily swayed by a few words.
"Do you think I can trust your words?" questioned Golden Crocodile Douluo as he gazed at the various treasure chests behind Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan smiled slightly and said, "And what about you? Would you like to open one of these treasure chests? I'm sure you'll be satisfied. With your current level of soul power, at the very least, a gold treasure chest would benefit you. If you wish to be more secure, you can opt for a purple-gold treasure chest; these are the best treasure chests, and what you're looking for may appear in the treasure chest you purchase."
Golden Crocodile Douluo began to consider Ye Xuan's words. The mere ability of this unassuming shop to hold Qian Daoliu for several days indicated that something exceptional was at play.
"Bring a purple-gold treasure chest and allow me to open it," requested Golden Crocodile Douluo earnestly.
Ye Xuan took a purple-gold treasure chest and opened it immediately. A special soul ring rose slowly from the purple-gold treasure chest and appeared before both of them.
"A soul ring that, once absorbed, can increase the level of all your soul rings by five thousand years," Ye Xuan said with a smile.
Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart was moved; this was really good. For instance, his subsequent soul rings were tens of thousands of years old, and the ninth soul ring was a hundred thousand years old. An increase of five thousand years was not bad at all. Even the initial soul rings, with only a few hundred or a few thousand years, could undergo a qualitative change with an additional five thousand years.
Golden Crocodile Douluo simply looked at Ye Xuan and began to absorb the soul ring. One after another, the soul rings appeared next to Golden Crocodile Douluo, and a powerful and vague wave of soul power filled the shop.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red. Nine soul rings appeared one after another, and if others had seen the last red soul ring, it would have made a great impression. After all, in the current world of soul masters, a hundred-thousand-year soul ring was just a legend.
As the strange soul rings were absorbed one by one, Golden Crocodile Douluo's nine soul rings also gradually changed. The first two yellow soul rings gradually transformed into purple, while the purple soul ring slowly turned black. Even the eighth black soul ring began to show a touch of red.
Finally, Golden Crocodile Douluo completely absorbed the strange soul ring, and all his soul rings underwent a complete transformation. Purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red. The increase in the age of the soul rings also led to a significant increase in Golden Crocodile Douluo's soul power. Although he still couldn't reach level 100, he felt like he was very close.
Just ten minutes ago, Golden Crocodile Douluo had no idea how to improve his soul power, but now he had found a clear direction.
He looked at Ye Xuan with gratitude in his eyes, despite having bought the strange soul ring with his own money.
"How do you feel? Do you notice a significant improvement in your strength? However, when you reach level 99 of soul power, you'll feel frustrated. You'll be one step away from level 100, and you'll only be able to watch yourself age gradually without being able to do anything about it. I believe you'll come back, and I hope you'll consider joining my black shop," Ye Xuan said with a smile.
While Ye Xuan could have this Golden Crocodile Douluo under his command, he would immediately have a strong man by his side and could engage in various activities instead of being confined to this small black shop.
"Your place is very nice; I will return," said Golden Crocodile Douluo with a deep voice.
Ye Xuan laughed and said, "Welcome, welcome. My door will be open for you at any time. However, I don't want this to be delayed too much. Time is of the essence."
Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced deeply at Ye Xuan and left straightforwardly.
At the same time, in the Wuhun Palace, Pope Bibi Dong left the letter in her hand with a solemn expression.
After a long time, Bibi Dong looked at Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who were standing not far away, and said with a deep voice, "The news came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect. Ning Fengzhi's martial spirit, the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, seems to have evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile. It's said that he had the opportunity in the City of Heaven Dou, and now he's hunting soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest. Why the City of Heaven Dou again? Ning Fengzhi is in the City of Heaven Dou, as is Qian Daoliu. Even other factions have gone to the City of Heaven Dou now. What exactly is in the City of Heaven Dou?"
Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who were not far away, exchanged glances, and Ju Douluo said with a deep voice, "Your Majesty, why don't we both go to the City of Heaven Dou to check it out?"
City of Heaven Dou, City of Heaven Dou. If it were any other place, Bibi Dong could go there, but this was the City of Heaven Dou, and there were people she wanted to face the least.
"Considering the timing, they and their group should be arriving in the City of Heaven Dou soon. Do not contact them after going there. I hope to get the same response," Bibi Dong said.
Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo knew that Bibi Dong distrusted them. Of course, neither of them paid much attention to it, as it was just a passing thought from their superior.
After seeing Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo completely disappear, Bibi Dong was still somewhat worried. Therefore, she directly and secretly ordered Elder Blood-thorn to go to the City of Tiandou.