Shui Bing'er never expected Ma Hongjun to suddenly become so strange.
Seeing Ma Hongjun display his external soul bones for the first time truly astonished her.
Previously, when Shui Bing'er was being chased by the Ice Centipede swarm, Ma Hongjun displayed the Fire Feather Wind Wings, but knowing he possessed the Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, she could understand.
But now, a tail, claws, scales—
good heavens, Shui Bing'er felt Ma Hongjun was constantly refreshing her understanding.
These suddenly appearing external soul bones truly made him look like a monster.
This was completely different from the Ma Hongjun she first saw at the Soul Master Competition.
In fact, even Huo Wu was incredibly surprised to see someone with so many extra parts, let alone Shui Bing'er who had never encountered him before. Moreover
, Shui Bing'er didn't know about Ma Hongjun's three-legged soul bone; otherwise, she might have fainted.
A powerful person can absorb any soul bone.
The powerful Purple-Backed Ice Centipede was currently being pinned to the ground by the bizarre Ma Hongjun.
At this moment, Ma Hongjun looked more like a monster than the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede.
Even with Shui Bing'er's strong heart, she couldn't imagine so many soul bones in one person.
The soul impact was very effective, successfully disrupting the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede's Xuanbing Domain.
With the domain broken, the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede's power weakened considerably. It was currently in a weakened state, its most powerful skill being the Xuanbing Domain cast with the help of the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuanbing Marrow.
But even in terms of physical strength, at its peak, it might not be able to compare with Ma Hongjun after fusing with so many.
However, it still possessed venom.
Unfortunately, its body was suppressed, preventing it from releasing venom, and it no longer had the chance to tear Ma Hongjun apart.
Next, it was time for negotiation.
"Don't move, little centipede, or I'll dismember you and take your rings and bones."
Ma Hongjun brandished his dark gold claw in front of the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede, the two colliding and emitting golden sparks.
"Human, taking advantage of my weakness! If I successfully transcend my tribulation, I will surely tear you to pieces!"
The Purple-Backed Ice Centipede was unconvinced. It already knew its fate; falling into the hands of a human soul master meant only one ending.
"Bang!"
Ma Hongjun punched the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede on the head, sparks flying, igniting the icy breath emanating from its mouth.
"Human, kill me if you want, don't insult me!"
"I can't spare you, I can even give you a chance for eternal life!"
"Eternal life? Your human lifespan is a mere hundred years. You think you can fool me into believing I'm immortal? Do you think I'm just a three-year-old soul beast?"
The Purple-Backed Ice Centipede was extremely disdainful; this human was too young.
"Your worst outcome right now is being killed by me, having my soul ring and soul bone taken.
Moreover, even if I hadn't come, your fate wouldn't have been any better. You must have already sensed that this tribulation is beyond your ability to overcome. Whether
I come here or not, you will die."
The Purple-Backed Ice Centipede looked at Ma Hongjun in surprise. This human actually knew
about the tribulation of soul beasts. And he could even see that it couldn't survive this tribulation.
"You know about the tribulation!"
"Hmph, I know more than you think.
Now, behave yourself, and let's talk things over, okay?"
The Purple-Backed Ice Centipede nodded.
Ma Hongjun sheathed his Martial God Spear and dismounted.
After the beating, it was time to show goodwill.
The Purple-Backed Ice Centipede didn't move rashly, observing Ma Hongjun.
Ma Hongjun had summoned two Martial Souls: the Dragon Soul and the Fire Phoenix.
Ma Hongjun stood there, letting it observe, even displaying his Martial God Spear Martial Soul.
Three Martial Souls, thirteen Soul Rings—the light of the Soul Rings reflected back and forth in the ice crystals, instantly illuminating the ice cave.
Not only that, Ma Hongjun activated all his Soul Bones.
The Fire Feather Wind Wings were the most impressive, not only displaying the seven-colored wings of the Fire Phoenix but also the powerful aura of the Vermilion Bird Feather.
His right hand was dark gold, his right hand crimson, and his body glowed with a shimmering green light.
Scales appeared, with golden light hidden within.
A yellowish-brown scorpion dragon tailbone extended.
The Purple-Backed Ice Centipede's gaze gradually deepened, increasingly feeling that this human youth was a monster.
It was terrifying to think about!
Such a young human,
yet possessing three Martial Souls and so many strange Soul Bones.
It could sense the aura of these spirit rings and spirit bones; none of them were weak.
Moreover, the two spirit rings on the Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, with four and seven golden patterns respectively, exerted a strong pressure on it.
Above the Dragon Soul, that seemingly ordinary white spirit ring was even more terrifying; the soul injury it had just suffered came from it.
A chill ran down the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede's spine. Its countless tiny legs, which had been able to stand, suddenly went limp; it had lost all will to resist.
Such a young human, and none of its three martial souls had even reached their peak.
It was entirely conceivable that once it completed attaching all three spirit rings,
even if it wasn't a god, it would possess power comparable to one.
At this moment, the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede realized that the human boy's promise of eternal life wasn't a joke.
Seeing the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede's small eyes constantly shifting, Ma Hongjun's lips curled slightly.
Strength, potential, and hope were the most convincing things.
At this level, no one wanted to listen to your nonsense.
"Tianmeng!"
Ma Hongjun called out, and Tianmeng, in its spirit form, immediately floated over.
"Try to talk to it!"
Ma Hongjun said calmly.
The Purple-Backed Ice Centipede, seeing Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, already had a guess in its mind.
"Little centipede, listen up! My name is Tianmeng Ice Silkworm. I am the first soul beast in the far north, and even the entire Douluo Continent, to reach the million-year level.
I am the soul beast with the highest cultivation in this far north. I admire you because you and I share the same fate, being blessed by the heavens..."
"Baby, get to the point!"
Ma Hongjun had to stop this pretentious guy.
"I know, I know!
Little centipede, now I'm giving you a choice: sacrifice.
The human in front of you is my little brother. He has three martial souls. If you sacrifice yourself to him, his dragon martial soul can preserve your soul.
You know, it's too difficult for us soul beasts to become gods.
So..."
Tianmeng was discussing the godhood plan with the Purple-Backed Ice Centipede, trying to entice it to join.
Ma Hongjun, on the other hand, was comforting Shui Bing'er.
"Did I scare you?"
Ma Hongjun didn't back down, still displaying his soul bones, calmly looking at Shui Bing'er.
At this moment, Shui Bing'er was somewhat stunned. Everything that had happened since meeting Ma Hongjun had been too much of a shock to her.
Many things exceeded her imagination and understanding.
At this moment, thinking back to Shrek Academy, also known as Monster Academy,
Shui Bing'er felt she could accept it a little better.
"It's...it's alright!"
Shui Bing'er swallowed hard, stammering slightly.
However, her eyes noticed the golden light emanating from Ma Hongjun's body.
"Is...is that also a soul bone?"
Shui Bing'er asked softly, her voice almost inaudible.
"Of course, I told you, I'm very strong!"
(End of Chapter)