Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Su Ming and Ah Yin’s Full-Power Boost
With the decision made, it was time for action. Su Ming locked onto the ten-thousand-year-old spirit beast with his spiritual power, activating his first and fourth spirit rings. The Bag Sealing Technique instantly bound the creature, capturing it effortlessly.
Dugu Bo was surprised by the sheer power of Su Ming's control-type spirit skill, especially with its instant activation.
The spirit beast struggled against the restraint, revealing its true form: a dark lizard-like creature with a black body covered in dark purple stripes and thick skin.
Xiao Wu gasped, "It's a Shadow Demon Lizard!"
Su Ming wasn't surprised. Xiao Wu, having lived in the Star Dou Forest for so long, would likely know about rare spirit beasts like this.
The others looked puzzled. "Xiao Wu, you know this type of beast?"
Xiao Wu nodded solemnly, "I haven't seen one personally, but I've heard about them. Shadow Demon Lizards are extremely cunning and have an innate skill called Camouflage, which allows them to blend perfectly with their surroundings. They're incredibly patient, stalking prey until it lets its guard down before striking with lethal speed. If they miss, they retreat quickly. It's why they're known as the assassins of spirit beasts; few who encounter them survive."
Turning to Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu added worriedly, "Zhuqing, this spirit beast fits Su Ming's description, but ten-thousand-year-old Shadow Demon Lizards excel not just in speed but also in vicious attacks. What's more, their resentment upon death is exceptionally strong, even higher than typical ten-thousand-year spirit beasts."
Hearing this, Su Ming realized he had underestimated the beast. He had only considered its dark and camouflage abilities, not knowing it was such an ideal specimen.
Despite its camouflage abilities, the Shadow Demon Lizard's disguise was useless against Su Ming's spiritual senses and sharp perception. The creature's resemblance to a chameleon, both in appearance and ability, struck Su Ming.
With a light step, Su Ming summoned dozens of wooden spikes that shot toward the lizard, skewering it but avoiding vital points to keep it alive for Zhu Zhuqing to deliver the final blow.
"Zhuqing, now! Finish it off!"
Zhu Zhuqing, initially stunned by how easily Su Ming had subdued the formidable spirit beast, snapped out of it when Xiao Wu nudged her. Activating her third spirit skill, Nether Slash, Zhu Zhuqing attacked, delivering several swift slashes until the creature lay still. A dark spirit ring floated up from its body.
It was her first close encounter with a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, and the natural pressure it emitted far exceeded that of a thousand-year ring.
"Zhuqing," Su Ming said gravely, "I'm asking one last time—are you sure? Absorbing a ten-thousand-year ring is a life-or-death challenge for you right now. I can help, but there's still great danger."
Zhu Zhuqing steadied herself and nodded with determination, "I'm sure!"
Su Ming nodded firmly. "Then start the absorption. I'll handle the resentment attack when it comes."
"Old Monster," he called to Dugu Bo, "please keep an eye out for any nearby spirit beasts."
"Got it," Dugu Bo replied, scanning the surroundings.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't hesitate, sitting cross-legged as she began to guide the spirit ring's energy into her body.
Within seconds, her body was drenched. Su Ming knew this wasn't just sweat—small beads of blood had begun to seep from her skin under the strain of the ten-thousand-year spirit ring. The dark clothing hid it, but her body was showing signs of breaking under the pressure.
Without intervention, Zhu Zhuqing would be crushed before the resentment attack even hit.
Without hesitation, Su Ming activated his second, third, and fourth spirit rings, enhancing her soul power, recovery speed, and stamina, while also boosting her life force to keep her in a heightened state, better prepared to withstand the pressure.
After finishing, Su Ming centered himself in his spiritual space, where Ah Yin's cultivation had grown to over sixty thousand years.
"Ah Yin, I need your help. My life energy alone isn't enough. I need you to assist."
Ah Yin, aware of the urgency, responded, "I understand. Though she can't sense me, I've watched over her for a while. She's a strong girl."
"Blue Silver Domain, activate!"
With Ah Yin taking control, the Blue Silver Domain enhanced Zhu Zhuqing's body, allowing her to meet the physical demands of absorbing a ten-thousand-year ring. Su Ming knew this absorption process might take far longer than Dugu Yan's had, and he wasn't certain how long he and Ah Yin could sustain the full-power boost.
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