"Zhuqing, you and Yue'er both reached level 40 simultaneously. Very good." Han Yu nodded in satisfaction as he observed their progress.

Originally, Tianyue's strength was far behind, but thanks to absorbing a spirit bone, her spirit power level had caught up to Zhu Zhuqing's.

"If possible, I hope your spirit rings can absorb the Ten Thousand Years spirit ring this time."

"The Fourth Ring of the Ten Thousand Years?" Zhu Zhuqing and the others looked at each other, somewhat amazed.

This kind of spirit ring configuration was unprecedented. Moreover, absorbing a Ten Thousand Years spirit ring wasn't as easy as a Thousand Years spirit ring. With their current strength, they didn't think they were up to the task.

"Since I've said so, it means you can do it. First, you all possess my flame. If you combine the power of this flame with the absorption of the spirit ring, you have every chance of success."

The little punk had relied on the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire to neutralize most of the Ten Thousand Years spirit beast's attack.

And the effect of the Fallen Heart Flame's fire was certainly stronger than the spring water on the surface of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. With proper control, they could certainly absorb the Fourth Ring of the Ten Thousand Years spirit ring

.

But Han Yu didn't force them; the choice was up to them.

"Teacher, I'll give it a try. I'll try absorbing a 6,000-year spirit ring." Playing it safe, Tianyue chose a 6,000-year spirit ring.

While it was still beyond the age limit, this age gave her the highest chance of success.

Zhu Zhuqing said with determination, "Teacher, I'm willing to give it a try. If I fail, I'll die. But if I succeed, my subsequent spirit rings will be significantly older than others."

"Okay, but don't worry, if I fail, I can peel the spirit ring off without hurting you," Han Yu said with a smile.

Even so, Tianyue still didn't want to try.

Absorbing spirit rings beyond their level was a serious test of a spirit master's endurance. Furthermore, the higher the age, the greater the pressure.

Tianyue wasn't about to be tortured.

After packing up, the three of them quickly entered the Sunset Forest.

For Tianyue's fourth spirit ring, Han Yu chose the Black Swamp Ferocious Crocodile.

This was a social spirit beast, and their territory was home to a large number of Black Swamp Ferocious Crocodiles, ranging in strength from a hundred to twenty thousand years old.

"Watch your step! This is swampland. Don't get lost," Han Yu warned.

The Black Swamp Ferocious Crocodiles were powerful soul beasts, and Han Yu, now with two men, couldn't attack them rashly.

He would observe their movements from afar, waiting for the right moment to strike.

"There are three six-thousand-year-old Black Swamp Ferocious Crocodiles. Yue'er, which one do you choose?"

The six-thousand-year-old and the six-thousand-year-old, nine-hundred-ninety-nineth-year soul beasts were both six-thousand-year-old, but the power they possessed was vastly different.

"It's too far away, I can't see clearly!" Tianyue shook her head.

"Then I'll choose for you!" With a chuckle, Han Yu quickly merged into the group of Black Swamp Ferocious Crocodiles.

Sensing his presence, the Black Swamp Ferocious Crocodiles scattered, fleeing in different directions.

However, Han Yu's goal wasn't to annihilate them all; those fleeing separately would be easier for him to capture.

Dropping from the air, he controlled the force of his fist and sent the six-thousand-year-old Black Swamp Ferocious Crocodile flying with one blow.

Faced with the overwhelming soul power from Han Yu, the other Black Swamp Crocodiles didn't offer any assistance.

"Very good," Han Yu clapped his hands, then, carrying the Black Swamp Crocodile in one hand, walked towards Tianyue.

"Teacher, you're so fast," Tianyue exclaimed in amazement.

Her grandfather definitely couldn't match Han Yu's speed.

Of course, this also had to do with soul skills.

The Golden Crocodile King's soul skills had nothing to do with speed, and Han Yu had just activated the soul skill of the Gilded Flying Kite's left leg bone—Kite Flight.

After finding a safe place, Han Yu put down the Black Swamp Crocodile.

"Yuer, it still has a breath, kill it quickly."

Tianyue nodded and took out a sharp dagger from the soul guide with a crocodile pattern on her wrist.

She put all her strength into it and inserted the dagger into the Black Swamp Crocodile's eye and brain.

The breath of life disappeared, and a deep purple soul ring slowly appeared in front of Tianyue.

"Let's fight!" Taking a deep breath, Tianyue quickly entered the state of absorbing soul rings.

Zhu Zhuqing and Han Yu sat beside her to protect her.

At night, Zhu Zhuqing took the initiative to say, "Teacher, my sister Zhu Zhuyun should participate in this soul master competition."

"Is it the one I saw last time?" Han Yu asked with a smile.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded heavily.

"Actually, I've researched your Zhu family. Your martial spirit has mutated, which means you're completely cut off from Dai Mubai. Even if there's a fight for the throne, it won't be your turn."

"I'm scared," Zhu Zhuqing said worriedly. "After all, I'm a member of the Zhu family. I'm afraid to leave the Zhu family like this."

"When a bird grows up, it eventually leaves the nest and ventures out on its own. I think even your parents would be happy that you've achieved what you've achieved today, right?"

Zhu Zhuqing fell silent.

Han Yu patted her shoulder. "Perhaps things aren't as bad as you think. When I first met Lingling, her situation was much more dangerous than yours. But isn't she doing well now?"

"Follow your heart. That's what you should do."

The people of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect naturally knew about Ye Lingling's martial spirit.

This was why Ning Fengzhi hadn't come to Han Yu for so long.

Ning Fengzhi couldn't personally confront Ye Lingling, but with Han Yu's protection, he couldn't do anything to her without taking action himself.

Over time, Ning Fengzhi chose to turn a blind eye.

"Thank you, Teacher. I know what to do now," Zhu Zhuqing slumped into Han Yu's arms, her gaze growing firmer.

A seed was planted in her heart at that moment.

Meanwhile, Tianyue entered the crucial phase of absorbing her spirit ring.

The soul power from the spirit ring continuously assaulted her body, making her expression grow increasingly ferocious.

"Teacher, can Tianyue withstand it?"

"From my perception, this is the limit of the spirit ring's power, but not Yue'er's. It's good to let her hone her skills a bit; she's simply living too comfortably."

Tianyue was like a wealthy third-generation rich man in modern society, accustomed to a life of ease and comfort. She was far from Zhu Zhuqing's ability to handle anything challenging.

After a night, Tianyue's breathing gradually stabilized.

As the last wisp of soul power was absorbed into her body, a fourth purple soul ring formed at her feet.

Opening her eyes, she immediately shared her joyous news, "Teacher, I succeeded. Oh yeah!"

"You've made great progress by persevering."

Han Yu took out a bucket of water from his soul guide and poured it over Tianyue.

"Hey, teacher, turn around. I'll change my clothes."

The soul ring absorption process was so painful that her clothes were a

lready filled with the smell of sweat.

(End of this chapter)

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