Chapter 33: The Ninth Spirit Ring, Titan Giant Ape (Please vote!)
Although the Soft Bone Rabbit race is weak...
The spirit abilities Xiao Wu left behind are all pretty good.
I just wonder if the spirit abilities and spirit bones her mother left for Bibi Dong are similar.
"These are all good abilities. Make sure to master them well."
Lan Tian praised Lan Lu, then looked at Xiao Lan.
Since Lan Lu had also absorbed her spirit ring, he didn't plan to delay any longer.
Now that the news of Xiao Lan being a 100,000-year spirit beast had spread, other forces aside, the Spirit Hall might actually have some ideas.
After all, other forces didn't happen to have a level 90 person needing to absorb a spirit ring, but he was aware that Bibi Dong, the Pope of Spirit Hall, possessed twin spirits.
For now, it was best not to be targeted by that crazy woman.
"Master, I can sacrifice myself at any time."
Even though it meant sacrificing herself, Xiao Lan showed no reluctance. A gentle smile even appeared on her face, as if she had been waiting for this day for a long time.
She wasn't worried about her own sacrifice; she had known her destiny since the moment her spiritual consciousness was born.
It was just that other thoughts had gradually emerged, but she hadn't clarified them.
"I will revive you very quickly."
At this moment, Lan Tian's thoughts were also somewhat complex.
However, he didn't refuse her offer of sacrifice, merely making a promise.
He had also been preparing the resources for her revival.
Although it would be difficult to restore her to her peak, there was a chance to quickly reach tens of thousands of years, or even higher, within one or two years.
He wasn't the kind of person who would be indecisive due to sentimental attachments.
Anyway, in this world, as long as he had strength, as long as he became a god, anything was possible.
As for failure, then he would simply perish, and there would be no more worries.
Lan Zheng and Lan Lu quickly retreated, guarding the vicinity.
Lan Tian and Xiao Lan exchanged a glance, as if telepathically connected. Once Xiao Lan was ready, she performed a true sacrifice...
The blue-gold spirit power instantly condensed and locked onto Lan Tian along with her spirit beast origin, forming a powerful magnetic field. Within the manor, the giant Blue Silver Emperor's true body rapidly dissolved into specks of starlight. A crimson spirit ring condensed, and a spirit bone was hidden within it.
The incredibly terrifying power caused the entire manor to tremble. Fortunately, the previously arranged Blue Silver Forest concealed it.
"So this is sacrifice."
Watching the power that was about to envelop him, Lan Tian was also very surprised.
It wasn't the first time he had absorbed a 100,000-year spirit ring, but this was the first time he had truly witnessed a sacrifice.
He observed with great interest, and unconsciously, his eyes gleamed with golden light. As the power of the 190,000-year Blue Silver Emperor entered his body, the power of destiny within him quietly activated.
This was something Lan Tian hadn't expected. The next moment, the Blue Silver Forest, which had originally concealed the aura of the sacrifice, rapidly dissipated, transforming into a large amount of spirit power that surged into Lan Tian's body.
Not only the Blue Silver Forest, but also large patches of blue silver grass nearby—some ordinary, some already possessing spirit power, at the hundred-year, thousand-year, and even several ten-thousand-year levels, though without sentience.
Normally, they were Xiao Lan's 'little brothers' and 'little sisters'. Now, each of them contributed their power, turning into specks of starlight, merging into Xiao Lan's spirit ring and Lan Tian's body.
Ultimately, these masses of power merged with a portion of the power of destiny, becoming Lan Tian's ninth spirit ring.
The immense commotion on the mountain peak also directly reached Blue Silver City.
"Did the spirit ring evolve?"
Drawing upon the power within him and integrating his newly acquired abilities, Lan Tian could feel that the spirit ring was continuously strengthening—an unexpected surprise.
190,000 years, 200,000 years, finally stopping at the 210,000-year level.
It was unclear whether this was due to the power of various blue silver grasses in the manor or the guidance of the power of destiny.
His spirit power also continuously increased. This rapid growth was exhilarating, and his spirit power ultimately stopped at level 93.
The absorption of the spirit ring didn't last long. After fully integrating with the new spirit ring, Lan Tian opened his eyes. Before him, a 210,000-year Blue Silver Emperor spirit bone floated in mid-air, with the seed of life left by Xiao Lan still on it.
If this item were to be released, it would definitely cause a scramble. Even the old folks in the Spirit Hall's Hall of Elders would be interested. If Lan Tian absorbed this spirit bone, his spirit power could probably increase by another level.
Unfortunately, Lan Tian already had a full set of spirit bones, and even if he didn't, he wouldn't absorb it.
"Xiao Lan."
Grabbing the spirit bone, Lan Tian habitually looked to the side and called out.
However, the presence that would usually respond to him immediately was no longer there.
Holding the spirit bone in his hand, he was already planning to quickly go to the Lake of Life in the Sunset Forest to accelerate her revival.
At the very least, he needed to restore her spiritual consciousness first.
"Father, how are you?"
"Aunt Lan, she..."
Lan Zheng and Lan Lu also quickly approached, looking at their father holding the spirit bone.
They spoke awkwardly, each unable to complete a sentence. Lan Tian looked at them, his crimson eyes carrying a coercive aura, as if any more words would make them experience his 'fatherly love'.
"You two, go do your own things."
"Once you have a goal, tell me, and I'll send the little venomous one to help you obtain a spirit ring."
Lan Tian was too lazy to say anything more to his two foolish sons.
He waved his hand dismissively, directly shooing them away.
"Yes, yes, yes..."
"Then we're leaving."
Seeing their father in a temper, the two wisely disappeared and quickly left.
Both of them gained something from their trip up the mountain this time.
They didn't take all of Tang Hao's spirit bones. Out of a total of seven spirit bones, they each took two, leaving three ten-thousand-year spirit bones for others to use.
In Blue Silver City.
People from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan gathered at the guesthouse.
There were quite a few people: Ning Fengzhi and a few others, as well as Flander and his companions who had just joined them.
Yu Luomian and Yu Xiaogang were also together, but Yu Xiaogang's face was bruised and swollen, looking even worse than before in the Spirit Arena, clearly having suffered a 'critical hit'.
"Titled Douluo, it seems it's really done. And two 100,000-year spirit rings, two 100,000-year spirit bones. To say it out loud would make people die of envy."
Observing the scene on the mountain peak within the city, the previous crimson sky, which eventually couldn't be concealed, was clearly seen by many people in Blue Silver City. For Spirit Douluo and Titled Douluo like them, it was even clearer.
Yu Luomian sighed with emotion, envy practically oozing from him.
"It's more than that. Clear Sky Douluo's spirit bones are also on him—at least three 100,000-year spirit bones, and a set of ten-thousand-year spirit bones." Yu Xiaogang added from the side, his ugly face filled with gloom.
He was clearly very displeased with the current situation.
"Slap."
However, before he could finish speaking, he received a big slap from Yu Luomian.
"Shut up, you idiot."
While others might indulge him, Yu Luomian wouldn't.
He truly wanted to kill the man.
If his elder brother, Yu Yuanzhen, would agree.
The slap made Yu Xiaogang lower his head, resentment practically overflowing from him.
Why did this guy hit him?
Not even his second uncle could do that.
And he was also a good-for-nothing, completely incapable of doing anything.
Before, he didn't even dare to help save Flander and the others, which made Flander ignore him now, and his words just now were very perfunctory.
Yu Xiaogang's blood rushed, and his hatred slowly intensified.
This situation merely provided amusement for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan members.
Anyone with a bit of experience present could see through Yu Xiaogang's intentions. His hateful words were meaningless. Everyone knew that Blue Silver City had gained a lot from Tang Hao, but to obtain those gains, one needed strength.
"Hehehe, it looks like it's really over."
"Dugu Bo really doesn't know how to be polite at all."
"Now that it's over, he's leaving."
When he didn't see Yu Xiaogang getting hit, Ning Fengzhi felt the aura outside disappear and smiled, adding a comment.
He didn't mention anything about spirit bones.
He was naturally envious of those spirit bones, but envy was one thing; to take them, one needed strength.
"Since it's over, we'll leave too. As discussed earlier, our two sects will speak out together."
Upon sensing Dugu Bo's departure, Yu Luomian also saw no reason to waste time. He needed to return to deal with his nephew and the matters of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
The people from the two sects being together certainly wasn't for idle tea. On one hand, Dugu Bo wouldn't let them run around. On the other hand, it was about the matter of Blue Silver City becoming a new Upper Three Sects, as mentioned earlier.
Of course, there was also the intention of gathering people to understand the situation in the Spirit Arena earlier.
Essentially, everything that needed to be said was said, including Tang San's strange condition at the end, and the so-called potential appearance of a deity.
This startled the people of the two great sects, as currently, the only one with a divine background on the surface was the Spirit Hall.
As for the Sea God overseas, not many people on the continent had found him, and it was merely a legend.
"Alright, then I won't see you off."
The two great sects actually had an inclination to cooperate and confront Blue Silver City and Spirit Hall.
However, no one had spoken yet, nor had there been detailed discussions; a catalyst was still missing. Ning Fengzhi sent them off, his face still calm, pondering Blue Silver City's current strength and the potential issues it might face once the news spread.
At that time, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would need to take a stance immediately and secure benefits.
Various forces within Blue Silver City each had their own ideas. Aside from the two great sects, Spirit Hall and the two empires had already sent messages back.
Especially Demon Bear Douluo, who wished he could immediately summon Spirit Hall members over.
But seeing the crimson spirit power condense into a spirit ring in the sky just now, he knew it was already too late.
Aside from the people of Blue Silver City, there was actually another place that reacted to Lan Tian's actions.
On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, they were already close to leaving it.
"Sister Xiao Wu should be arriving soon, right?"
The enormous, pitch-black Titan Giant Ape leaned boredly against a large tree, its gaze occasionally sweeping towards the outside of the Star Dou Great Forest, as if it could see everything through the foliage.
"Location tracking..."
"Huh?"
"Location tracking."
From time to time, it also tried to use its ability to find traces of its Sister Xiao Wu.
"Location tracking."
At first, everything was normal, but now, after using the ability several times in a row, it couldn't clearly locate her position.
They had specially left a locator between them, specifically for confirming locations.
"What happened to Sister Xiao Wu?"
The Titan Giant Ape's massive body stood up, shaking the ground. The large tree it had been leaning against was directly toppled.
It used location tracking repeatedly, and as it continued to try, its gaze gradually turned chilling.
There were only two possibilities for being unable to lock onto her position.
Sister Xiao Wu had met with misfortune, or she had entered a place that shielded auras.
According to the situation, she had already arrived near the Star Dou Great Forest, so it was impossible for her to suddenly go to some place that shielded auras, right?
Although it was impossible, the Titan Giant Ape now desperately hoped that it was all just its imagination.
As it fantasized, the ominous premonition grew stronger and stronger.