The Road to the Great Emperor from Douluo
Chapter 183 Metamorphosis
Chapter 183 Metamorphosis
As soon as Dai Mubai returned to Zi Yue's world, he went directly to Dai Lingxuan and the other two.
They were in Douluo City, after seeing that Dai Mubai was safe and sound, they were very excited, and the uneasiness in their hearts was finally let go.
"Brother, you are finally back."
Dai Lingxuan said excitedly, not long ago she sensed that Dai Mubai had entered Ziyue's world, but he left after a moment, which made Dai Lingxuan very worried.
"Okay, it's alright!"
Dai Mubai comforted his younger sister, and brought them back to World City in an instant.
Dai Mubai looked at Dai Xiyu, nodded and then teleported to the other side, then his body surged with soul power, and five black soul rings emerged from under his feet, exuding extreme dark light, with a sense of splendor.
And at this moment, Dai Mubai officially felt the changes in himself, the two high-level spirit rings boosted him far more terrifying than the first three spirit rings.
It's right to think about it, the combined age of the three earth kings is not as high as the Titan Giant Ape, so how can it be compared with the soul ring formed by the Titan Giant Ape?
As for the other sabre-toothed tiger spirit ring, it couldn't be compared.
Although the saber-toothed tiger is not as terrifying as the titan ape in the world of soul beasts, its age is really high, reaching more than 5000 years.
"An 8-year-old titan giant ape, a 5000-year-old saber-toothed tiger, and now my soul power level has reached level 58..."
Dai Mubai opened his mouth, extremely happy.
"Brother, you are about to catch up with Brother Yu!"
Dai Lingxuan said excitedly, Dai Xiyu is only at level 58 spirit power now, unexpectedly Dai Mubai is at level [-], and she was thrown away again, with only level [-] spirit power.
"Hey... In addition to two soul rings, I also got a super baby, can you guess it?"
Dai Mubai chuckled, he had already found a way for the two spirit bones.
"The treasures on the soul beasts, except for the soul rings, are their corpses, so they can't be formed into soul bones, right?"
Dai Xiyu thought seriously, but there were only three things in the soul beast.
"That's right, it's a soul bone!"
Dai Mubai manipulated the interspatial ring, with a movement of consciousness, he instantly took out the two spirit bones.
"It's still two pieces, the titan great ape produced the right arm spirit bone, and the saber-toothed tiger produced the spine spirit bone, it should be a kind of external spirit bone..." Dai Mubai immediately explained.
"Is it really a spirit bone? Or two pieces?"
Dai Xiyu was stunned. He had killed [-] or [-] soul beasts since he was a child, but he didn't see any soul bones. One can imagine how low the explosion rate of these soul bones is!
"External spirit bone?"
Dai Lingxuan was not as surprised as Dai Xiyu, but was very curious looking at the sword-like soul bone.
She is familiar with Yu Xiaogang's theories, among which there is research on soul bones, and there are many external soul bones.
In Yu Xiaogang's theory, there is knowledge about how to distinguish between spirit beasts and spirit rings, as well as the cultivation methods and various applications of martial spirits, and among them is the introduction of spirit bones.
A soul bone is a very special thing, similar to a soul ring, it also comes from a soul beast, and can also be absorbed by a soul master to enhance the soul master's ability.
However, there is a huge difference between soul bones and soul rings. The first point is that the probability of soul bones appearing is extremely low, as one can imagine since Dai Xiyu has never met a soul bone.
The second point is that soul bone absorption is not as restricted as a soul ring. It doesn't need to be like a soul ring, whoever kills a soul beast can absorb a soul ring.
In addition, the soul bone does not limit the level of soul power and physical fitness of the soul master.
To put it simply, a soul bone of a 10-year-old soul beast can be absorbed by soul warriors of several levels.
There is another huge difference between a soul ring and a soul bone, that is, a soul ring must have soul skills, but a soul bone does not necessarily!
There is another extremely special existence in the soul bone, that is the external soul bone.
In Yu Xiaogang's theory, the external spirit bone is a more magical existence, a special existence besides the six types of spirit bones.
The probability of producing external spirit bones is much lower than normal spirit bones, and the growth rate is even more terrifying than normal spirit bones.
"Second brother, I will leave these two spirit bones to you. You have always been short of a sharp sword. I have the Wuhun Xuanyuan Sword, and Xuan'er also has the Xuanyuan Sword. We don't need it.
In addition, your own strength is still lacking, with the right arm spirit bone formed by the titan giant ape, your own strength can be greatly improved..."
Dai Mubai directly handed the two soul bones to Dai Xiyu, wanting him to absorb the soul bones.
"This……"
Dai Xiyu glanced at Dai Mubai, then at Dai Lingxuan, and did not refuse after hesitating for a second.
Between the brothers, there is no need to talk too much!
it is more than words.
"Brother Yu, quickly absorb it. High-level spirit bones can also bestow spirit power on a soul master. Maybe after you absorb these two spirit bones, your spirit power will reach level seventy!"
Dai Lingxuan also didn't think that Dai Mubai was eccentric because he didn't give her a soul bone, eccentric, doesn't exist.
That's not right, all the hearts of the Dai family are on her!
"Second brother, you can absorb it now, and we will go out after absorbing it."
Dai Mubai also nodded, letting Dai Xiyu absorb the spirit ring.
It's just that he seems to have forgotten that there is still a female doll in her 20s waiting for him.
Qiang Di: Come back quickly, I can't bear it alone...
Dai Xiyu took the right arm spirit bone of the titan great ape, sat down cross-legged, put the right arm spirit bone on top of his legs, and prepared to absorb the first soul bone.
Soul bone absorption is far less dangerous than soul ring absorption, everything went smoothly, and Dai Xiyu absorbed the first soul bone in about half an hour.
"very good!"
Dai Xiyu felt his own strength and was very excited. Now he doesn't use his soul power, but his physical strength alone is very powerful, far surpassing soul masters of the same level.
"Level 64, this spirit bone has increased four levels of soul power."
Although he felt the changes in his own soul power again, he clearly knew that he had raised his soul power by four levels.
Dai Mubai nodded, after all, it was the soul bone formed by the titan great ape 8 years ago, and it was expected that it could increase Dai Xiyu's fourth-level soul power.
"Second brother, absorb this external spirit bone as well!"
Afterwards, Dai Mubai handed the bone sword in his hand to Dai Xiyu, letting him absorb it in one go.
Dai Xiyu took it, and after simply adjusting his state, he continued to sit cross-legged.
There are many sharp swords in the Star Luo Empire, especially the White Jade Douluo who justified the way of swordsmanship, and the way of swordsmanship flourished in the world, and famous swords emerged one after another.
Unfortunately, there is no sword suitable for Dai Xiyu after all.
Since he doesn't have a suitable sword, he will be limited in performing Xuanyuan swordsmanship and cannot reach the strongest state.
Now, this bone sword formed from the external soul bone will definitely become a famous sword, especially after being nourished by Dai Xiyu's own soul power and nourished by Xuanyuan's inner power, it will be especially suitable for him.
Moreover, the growth rate of the attached soul bone is terrifying, and this bone sword may be able to rival the divine sword in the future.
Everything remained the same, the absorption process took longer than the right arm spirit bone of the titan great ape, and it took five to ten minutes to fully absorb it.
This external spirit bone was directly hidden in Dai Xiyu's spine, and could be pulled out from the back with his thoughts, as if his spine had become the scabbard of a bone sword.
And as Dai Xiyu formally absorbed the bone sword, the bone sword also underwent a transformation, becoming brighter and sharper, making it impossible to tell that it was a bone sword at all.
Dai Xiyu floated up, holding the bone sword in his hand, and the sword energy all over his body shone with light, as if splitting the space.
His heart moved freely, his hands moved according to his heart, and his sword moved according to his movements. He practiced the Xuanyuan sword technique in the air.
Afterwards, his aura surged, and he swung the bone sword with all his strength, Xuanyuan's mind was activated immediately, and the three-clawed golden dragon of Wuhun also emerged, hovering in the void.
"hold head high……"
The dragon roared, and the sword skill was cast instantly.
Dai Xiyu instantly cast his sword technique, and the fierce sword energy around him began to sublimate, becoming sharper and more terrifying.
"Sword, sword intent..."
Dai Mubai was taken aback, this was really an unexpected joy, Dai Xiyu absorbed the bone sword, unexpectedly made great progress in the way of the sword, and formed his own sword intent.
Dai Lingxuan, a genius of heaven, took the lead in mastering sword intent more than half a year ago, and now Dai Xiyu has also reached the realm of sword intent, but Dai Mubai is one step behind, and is still at the realm of sword intent, and has no feeling for sword intent at all.
"boom!"
Dai Xiyu attacked in an instant, and exploded in the void, which was extremely terrifying.
"This attack can definitely kill Soul Saint."
Dai Mubai felt it carefully, although Dai Xiyu could kill soul saints with all his strength before, but those soul saints were only level 71, and Dai Xiyu had to explode with all his strength.
Now, his swordsmanship has improved greatly, his soul power has greatly increased, and he has obtained a smooth sword. It has become much easier to kill the soul saint.
Even breaking out at full strength may not be impossible to fight the top soul saint!
"Hahaha……"
Dai Xiyu put away the bone sword, the sword intent disappeared from his body, and returned to his normal appearance, he quickly flew down towards Dai Mubai and the other two.
"Second brother, you are too strong!" Dai Mubai congratulated, he was genuinely happy, Dai Xiyu is a real peerless genius, different from him.
He is a cheating person, who obtained Ziyue's inheritance, obtained Ziyue's world, formed multiple martial souls, received sacrifices from soul beasts, and also received gifts from fellow dragon god Ao Hei...
So many "hacks" created Dai Mubai's current terrifying power.
But Dai Xiyu was different, he was a true genius, he did everything on his own, and never cheated.
Perhaps the only problem is that there is a "brother who cheats"!
"Mubai, don't compliment me, you are less than 13 years old now, you can compete with Title Douluo, what am I..."
Although what Dai Xiyu said, he didn't have any feelings of envy or jealousy.
Dai Mubai is his own younger brother, he has become stronger, Dai Xiyu is happier than anyone else.
"Brother Yu, what level is your soul power now?" Dai Lingxuan took her brother's hand and asked hastily.
"The right arm spirit bone has increased by four levels, and the external spirit bone has also increased by four levels, and now it has reached level 68!"
Dai Xiyu was very happy, what his younger brother said was true, absorbing the soul ring and soul bone is the kingly way to increase the soul power.
I'm afraid it will take two or three years to improve my soul power to the eighth level if I cultivate my soul power hard. How can I absorb high-level soul bones and soul rings to improve quickly?
"With the current strength of the second brother, absorbing a 5-year spirit ring, it is estimated that it is not far from the seventieth level, and then we will absorb the spirit ring again..."
Dai Mubai nodded, his brother and sister are really perverted.
Dai Xiyu is only less than 17 years old now, but he is about to become a soul sage, and even when he becomes a soul sage, he may be able to fight most Contras.
As for Dai Mubai himself, he is simply possessed by a cheat, once the fusion ring is opened, he will definitely kill Contra in seconds, and he is only 13 years old!
As for Dai Lingxuan, it's fine that this girl doesn't cultivate herself, she lives happily and carefree every day, her soul power can actually increase by herself, and her understanding is so terrifying that even Dai Mubai doesn't want to compare with her.
It's all self-created soul skills, one can comprehend Xuanyuan's mind after practicing Xuanyuan swordsmanship, one can release sword energy after a while of Xuanyuan's mind, and even reached the realm of sword intent seven months ago...
Dai Mubai really doesn't want to compare with her, it will hurt his self-esteem.
"Oh, sorry, I forgot that there is another person waiting for us outside..."
Dai Mubai was taken aback, almost two hours had passed, he finally remembered that there was a fiftieth-level soul king waiting for him in the high-level soul beast domain.
Qiang Di fainted from crying in the toilet: blah blah qaq, my little brother finally remembered me, I was terrified...
The setting of the original book on the external soul bone is that only the soul master who absorbs the soul ring of the soul beast that produces the external soul bone can absorb the external soul bone. Here I changed the setting, don’t get entangled!
(End of this chapter)
As soon as Dai Mubai returned to Zi Yue's world, he went directly to Dai Lingxuan and the other two.
They were in Douluo City, after seeing that Dai Mubai was safe and sound, they were very excited, and the uneasiness in their hearts was finally let go.
"Brother, you are finally back."
Dai Lingxuan said excitedly, not long ago she sensed that Dai Mubai had entered Ziyue's world, but he left after a moment, which made Dai Lingxuan very worried.
"Okay, it's alright!"
Dai Mubai comforted his younger sister, and brought them back to World City in an instant.
Dai Mubai looked at Dai Xiyu, nodded and then teleported to the other side, then his body surged with soul power, and five black soul rings emerged from under his feet, exuding extreme dark light, with a sense of splendor.
And at this moment, Dai Mubai officially felt the changes in himself, the two high-level spirit rings boosted him far more terrifying than the first three spirit rings.
It's right to think about it, the combined age of the three earth kings is not as high as the Titan Giant Ape, so how can it be compared with the soul ring formed by the Titan Giant Ape?
As for the other sabre-toothed tiger spirit ring, it couldn't be compared.
Although the saber-toothed tiger is not as terrifying as the titan ape in the world of soul beasts, its age is really high, reaching more than 5000 years.
"An 8-year-old titan giant ape, a 5000-year-old saber-toothed tiger, and now my soul power level has reached level 58..."
Dai Mubai opened his mouth, extremely happy.
"Brother, you are about to catch up with Brother Yu!"
Dai Lingxuan said excitedly, Dai Xiyu is only at level 58 spirit power now, unexpectedly Dai Mubai is at level [-], and she was thrown away again, with only level [-] spirit power.
"Hey... In addition to two soul rings, I also got a super baby, can you guess it?"
Dai Mubai chuckled, he had already found a way for the two spirit bones.
"The treasures on the soul beasts, except for the soul rings, are their corpses, so they can't be formed into soul bones, right?"
Dai Xiyu thought seriously, but there were only three things in the soul beast.
"That's right, it's a soul bone!"
Dai Mubai manipulated the interspatial ring, with a movement of consciousness, he instantly took out the two spirit bones.
"It's still two pieces, the titan great ape produced the right arm spirit bone, and the saber-toothed tiger produced the spine spirit bone, it should be a kind of external spirit bone..." Dai Mubai immediately explained.
"Is it really a spirit bone? Or two pieces?"
Dai Xiyu was stunned. He had killed [-] or [-] soul beasts since he was a child, but he didn't see any soul bones. One can imagine how low the explosion rate of these soul bones is!
"External spirit bone?"
Dai Lingxuan was not as surprised as Dai Xiyu, but was very curious looking at the sword-like soul bone.
She is familiar with Yu Xiaogang's theories, among which there is research on soul bones, and there are many external soul bones.
In Yu Xiaogang's theory, there is knowledge about how to distinguish between spirit beasts and spirit rings, as well as the cultivation methods and various applications of martial spirits, and among them is the introduction of spirit bones.
A soul bone is a very special thing, similar to a soul ring, it also comes from a soul beast, and can also be absorbed by a soul master to enhance the soul master's ability.
However, there is a huge difference between soul bones and soul rings. The first point is that the probability of soul bones appearing is extremely low, as one can imagine since Dai Xiyu has never met a soul bone.
The second point is that soul bone absorption is not as restricted as a soul ring. It doesn't need to be like a soul ring, whoever kills a soul beast can absorb a soul ring.
In addition, the soul bone does not limit the level of soul power and physical fitness of the soul master.
To put it simply, a soul bone of a 10-year-old soul beast can be absorbed by soul warriors of several levels.
There is another huge difference between a soul ring and a soul bone, that is, a soul ring must have soul skills, but a soul bone does not necessarily!
There is another extremely special existence in the soul bone, that is the external soul bone.
In Yu Xiaogang's theory, the external spirit bone is a more magical existence, a special existence besides the six types of spirit bones.
The probability of producing external spirit bones is much lower than normal spirit bones, and the growth rate is even more terrifying than normal spirit bones.
"Second brother, I will leave these two spirit bones to you. You have always been short of a sharp sword. I have the Wuhun Xuanyuan Sword, and Xuan'er also has the Xuanyuan Sword. We don't need it.
In addition, your own strength is still lacking, with the right arm spirit bone formed by the titan giant ape, your own strength can be greatly improved..."
Dai Mubai directly handed the two soul bones to Dai Xiyu, wanting him to absorb the soul bones.
"This……"
Dai Xiyu glanced at Dai Mubai, then at Dai Lingxuan, and did not refuse after hesitating for a second.
Between the brothers, there is no need to talk too much!
it is more than words.
"Brother Yu, quickly absorb it. High-level spirit bones can also bestow spirit power on a soul master. Maybe after you absorb these two spirit bones, your spirit power will reach level seventy!"
Dai Lingxuan also didn't think that Dai Mubai was eccentric because he didn't give her a soul bone, eccentric, doesn't exist.
That's not right, all the hearts of the Dai family are on her!
"Second brother, you can absorb it now, and we will go out after absorbing it."
Dai Mubai also nodded, letting Dai Xiyu absorb the spirit ring.
It's just that he seems to have forgotten that there is still a female doll in her 20s waiting for him.
Qiang Di: Come back quickly, I can't bear it alone...
Dai Xiyu took the right arm spirit bone of the titan great ape, sat down cross-legged, put the right arm spirit bone on top of his legs, and prepared to absorb the first soul bone.
Soul bone absorption is far less dangerous than soul ring absorption, everything went smoothly, and Dai Xiyu absorbed the first soul bone in about half an hour.
"very good!"
Dai Xiyu felt his own strength and was very excited. Now he doesn't use his soul power, but his physical strength alone is very powerful, far surpassing soul masters of the same level.
"Level 64, this spirit bone has increased four levels of soul power."
Although he felt the changes in his own soul power again, he clearly knew that he had raised his soul power by four levels.
Dai Mubai nodded, after all, it was the soul bone formed by the titan great ape 8 years ago, and it was expected that it could increase Dai Xiyu's fourth-level soul power.
"Second brother, absorb this external spirit bone as well!"
Afterwards, Dai Mubai handed the bone sword in his hand to Dai Xiyu, letting him absorb it in one go.
Dai Xiyu took it, and after simply adjusting his state, he continued to sit cross-legged.
There are many sharp swords in the Star Luo Empire, especially the White Jade Douluo who justified the way of swordsmanship, and the way of swordsmanship flourished in the world, and famous swords emerged one after another.
Unfortunately, there is no sword suitable for Dai Xiyu after all.
Since he doesn't have a suitable sword, he will be limited in performing Xuanyuan swordsmanship and cannot reach the strongest state.
Now, this bone sword formed from the external soul bone will definitely become a famous sword, especially after being nourished by Dai Xiyu's own soul power and nourished by Xuanyuan's inner power, it will be especially suitable for him.
Moreover, the growth rate of the attached soul bone is terrifying, and this bone sword may be able to rival the divine sword in the future.
Everything remained the same, the absorption process took longer than the right arm spirit bone of the titan great ape, and it took five to ten minutes to fully absorb it.
This external spirit bone was directly hidden in Dai Xiyu's spine, and could be pulled out from the back with his thoughts, as if his spine had become the scabbard of a bone sword.
And as Dai Xiyu formally absorbed the bone sword, the bone sword also underwent a transformation, becoming brighter and sharper, making it impossible to tell that it was a bone sword at all.
Dai Xiyu floated up, holding the bone sword in his hand, and the sword energy all over his body shone with light, as if splitting the space.
His heart moved freely, his hands moved according to his heart, and his sword moved according to his movements. He practiced the Xuanyuan sword technique in the air.
Afterwards, his aura surged, and he swung the bone sword with all his strength, Xuanyuan's mind was activated immediately, and the three-clawed golden dragon of Wuhun also emerged, hovering in the void.
"hold head high……"
The dragon roared, and the sword skill was cast instantly.
Dai Xiyu instantly cast his sword technique, and the fierce sword energy around him began to sublimate, becoming sharper and more terrifying.
"Sword, sword intent..."
Dai Mubai was taken aback, this was really an unexpected joy, Dai Xiyu absorbed the bone sword, unexpectedly made great progress in the way of the sword, and formed his own sword intent.
Dai Lingxuan, a genius of heaven, took the lead in mastering sword intent more than half a year ago, and now Dai Xiyu has also reached the realm of sword intent, but Dai Mubai is one step behind, and is still at the realm of sword intent, and has no feeling for sword intent at all.
"boom!"
Dai Xiyu attacked in an instant, and exploded in the void, which was extremely terrifying.
"This attack can definitely kill Soul Saint."
Dai Mubai felt it carefully, although Dai Xiyu could kill soul saints with all his strength before, but those soul saints were only level 71, and Dai Xiyu had to explode with all his strength.
Now, his swordsmanship has improved greatly, his soul power has greatly increased, and he has obtained a smooth sword. It has become much easier to kill the soul saint.
Even breaking out at full strength may not be impossible to fight the top soul saint!
"Hahaha……"
Dai Xiyu put away the bone sword, the sword intent disappeared from his body, and returned to his normal appearance, he quickly flew down towards Dai Mubai and the other two.
"Second brother, you are too strong!" Dai Mubai congratulated, he was genuinely happy, Dai Xiyu is a real peerless genius, different from him.
He is a cheating person, who obtained Ziyue's inheritance, obtained Ziyue's world, formed multiple martial souls, received sacrifices from soul beasts, and also received gifts from fellow dragon god Ao Hei...
So many "hacks" created Dai Mubai's current terrifying power.
But Dai Xiyu was different, he was a true genius, he did everything on his own, and never cheated.
Perhaps the only problem is that there is a "brother who cheats"!
"Mubai, don't compliment me, you are less than 13 years old now, you can compete with Title Douluo, what am I..."
Although what Dai Xiyu said, he didn't have any feelings of envy or jealousy.
Dai Mubai is his own younger brother, he has become stronger, Dai Xiyu is happier than anyone else.
"Brother Yu, what level is your soul power now?" Dai Lingxuan took her brother's hand and asked hastily.
"The right arm spirit bone has increased by four levels, and the external spirit bone has also increased by four levels, and now it has reached level 68!"
Dai Xiyu was very happy, what his younger brother said was true, absorbing the soul ring and soul bone is the kingly way to increase the soul power.
I'm afraid it will take two or three years to improve my soul power to the eighth level if I cultivate my soul power hard. How can I absorb high-level soul bones and soul rings to improve quickly?
"With the current strength of the second brother, absorbing a 5-year spirit ring, it is estimated that it is not far from the seventieth level, and then we will absorb the spirit ring again..."
Dai Mubai nodded, his brother and sister are really perverted.
Dai Xiyu is only less than 17 years old now, but he is about to become a soul sage, and even when he becomes a soul sage, he may be able to fight most Contras.
As for Dai Mubai himself, he is simply possessed by a cheat, once the fusion ring is opened, he will definitely kill Contra in seconds, and he is only 13 years old!
As for Dai Lingxuan, it's fine that this girl doesn't cultivate herself, she lives happily and carefree every day, her soul power can actually increase by herself, and her understanding is so terrifying that even Dai Mubai doesn't want to compare with her.
It's all self-created soul skills, one can comprehend Xuanyuan's mind after practicing Xuanyuan swordsmanship, one can release sword energy after a while of Xuanyuan's mind, and even reached the realm of sword intent seven months ago...
Dai Mubai really doesn't want to compare with her, it will hurt his self-esteem.
"Oh, sorry, I forgot that there is another person waiting for us outside..."
Dai Mubai was taken aback, almost two hours had passed, he finally remembered that there was a fiftieth-level soul king waiting for him in the high-level soul beast domain.
Qiang Di fainted from crying in the toilet: blah blah qaq, my little brother finally remembered me, I was terrified...
The setting of the original book on the external soul bone is that only the soul master who absorbs the soul ring of the soul beast that produces the external soul bone can absorb the external soul bone. Here I changed the setting, don’t get entangled!
(End of this chapter)
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