Wang Feng absorbed the black spirit ring into his body.
The black ring enveloped him as a vast amount of energy surged into him.
However, unlike the first time he absorbed a spirit ring, this time, a smile appeared on Wang Feng's face.
Previously, when he absorbed the six-thousand-year-old Golden Leopard's spirit ring, the energy that surged into him was violent, manic, full of hatred, and destruction!
It was completely out of control!
Almost immediately after entering his body, Wang Feng's body began to collapse and break apart!
But this time...
It was completely different!
Because Wang Feng had activated the Martial Soul Emperor Shenlong, now all soul beasts had to bow before him. Even the Obsidian Turtle Yin-Yang had taken the initiative to assist during the spirit ring absorption process.
If there were a Dragon God martial soul, Emperor Shenlong would be its equal. Even the Light Dragon King had said that Emperor Shenlong was on par with the Dragon God.
The Dragon God was the ruler of all soul beasts. Even though the Obsidian Turtle Yin-Yang was a rare and mythical soul beast, at its core, it was still a soul beast.
Thus, the Obsidian Turtle Yin-Yang also had to submit before Emperor Shenlong.
'Even though I killed this turtle, its resentment has already been quelled by Emperor Shenlong. This means that in the future, if I want to absorb spirit rings, I won't have to worry about the hatred carried by the soul beast.'
'I only need to look for spirit rings that match my body's limit. Besides that, I can now control the energy within the spirit rings, making the absorption process much easier.'
Wang Feng thought to himself.
The energy flowing from the black spirit ring was immediately brought under control by Wang Feng, circulating through his body before being gathered into his heart!
Though the pain was still intense, it was far more bearable compared to his first spirit ring absorption.
Moreover, being able to control this energy meant that Wang Feng could guide the power of the eighteen-thousand-year-old spirit ring directly into his heart and into the Meteoric Tear.
He could refine the spirit ring's power into his own soul power!
The steady stream of energy, under Wang Feng's control, flowed into the Meteoric Tear located within his heart.
The soul power was compressed and refined by the Meteoric Tear, and then extracted.
This massive surge of energy was like the tide of a great river, continuous and overwhelming. If left uncontrolled, Wang Feng would've exploded on the spot.
Even with control, without the Meteoric Tear, Wang Feng wouldn't have been able to endure the immense power carried by the eighteen-thousand-year spirit ring.
After a long time...
Wang Feng opened his eyes. His right eye glowed white, while his left eye shone black.
He stretched out his hand, and the Lotus of Harmony bloomed from his palm.
Two spirit rings slowly rose from him—
One purple, and one black.
"My spirit power is estimated to have reached level 25."
Wang Feng took a deep breath.
These five levels—if I were cultivating normally, it would've taken me two years to achieve them.
There's still a small portion of the ten-thousand-year spirit ring's energy left in my body, though most of it has already been compressed and refined by the Meteoric Tear.
Honestly, just this remaining energy alone could probably take an ordinary Spirit Master from level 20 to 30. Then they'd explode and die.
But for Wang Feng, thanks to the compression and refinement of soul power, he only gained five levels.
'Let's see what my current abilities look like.'
'System Panel.'
System Panel
Name: Wang Feng
Age: 7 years
Martial Souls: Lotus of Harmony (Awakened) Shenlong Emperor (Awakened) Blood Devil Emperor (Awakened)
Innate Soul Power: Level 10
Current Soul Power: Level 25
Physical Strength: Late-Stage Spirit Ancestor
Spirit Rings:
1st Ring: Golden Thunder Leopard (6000 years) [Lotus of Harmony]
Apotheosis: Grants a 200% increase in overall strength, speed, and durability for 1 hour. Enhancement increases by 100% per 10 levels (e.g., 200% at Level 21, 300% at Level 31, etc.).
2nd Ring: Obsidian Turtle Yin-Yang (18000 years) [Lotus of Harmony]
Obsidian Shell: Activates a dome of energy around the user. When active, the user is covered in yin-yang energy that drastically strengthens their defense. Incoming attacks are absorbed and converted into energy, which is then used to power a counterattack. The stronger the received attack, the greater the power boost inside the dome. (Currently, the strongest attack that can be absorbed is one capable of killing a Spirit King.)
1st Ring: Dragon King Bright (God-level) [Shenlong Emperor]
Divine Dragon's Annihilation: The Shenlong Emperor exhales divine breath that condenses into a massive dragon-light spear. It can be thrown or used for direct attacks to destroy anything in its path. (This attack cannot be blocked.)
Heavenly Dragon's Wrath: Summons the massive figure of the Shenlong Emperor descending from the sky, opening its mouth, and releasing a beam of absolute destruction that can devastate the battlefield.
Spirit Bones:
External Soul Bone – Light Dragon King Wings
Name: Celestial Dragon Wings
Main Abilities:
Celestial Flight:
Grants the ability to fly at incredible speeds. The speed increases as Wang Feng's power grows. Allows for extreme aerial maneuvers, including short-range teleportation in the sky.
Divine Wing Shield:
The wings can form a shield of dragon energy capable of withstanding high-level attacks. Can deflect ranged attacks or protect Wang Feng's entire body. The stronger Wang Feng's body, the stronger the shield's durability.
Dragon Wing Slash:
The wings can extend and be enhanced with dragon energy, producing massive crescent-shaped energy slashes that can cut through enemies and even penetrate high-level defenses. The stronger Wang Feng becomes, the wider and more destructive the attack.
Radiant Dragon Descent:
When Wang Feng activates his full power, the wings emit golden light that greatly boosts his attack power. Every attack during this mode carries a burst of holy energy that breaks through enemy defenses. This mode has a limited duration and requires recovery time afterward.
Additional Effects:
The wings can absorb surrounding light energy to accelerate Wang Feng's regeneration. They also enhance aerial reaction speed and perception.
Techniques: Chaos Cloak Hammer, Basic Meditation.
After seeing the system panel in front of him, Wang Feng took a deep breath.
"Even though I knew the Meteor Tear strengthened my body, I'm still extremely surprised."
He slowly clenched his fists. His body now possessed the strength equivalent to a late-stage Spirit Ancestor—something impossible for a seven-year-old child. Compared to before, he had become much stronger. Every fiber of his muscles had been refined by the energy from the Meteor Tear.
But what caught his attention the most was the second spirit ring of his Lotus of Harmony, the one from the Obsidian Turtle Yin-Yang.
"Eighteen thousand years… This spirit ring is far stronger than I expected. And the ability it gave me… is incredible."
Obsidian Shell.
A defensive technique that not only strengthens his body but also absorbs attacks and transforms them into energy for counterattacks. More than that, its current defensive limit can only be pierced by someone at the Spirit King level or higher. The use of "currently" means this ability can grow with him. The stronger he becomes, the stronger it becomes—just like his first spirit ring.
"If I use this properly, even stronger enemies will have trouble hurting me. This isn't just absolute defense—it's the perfect balance between defense and retaliation."
Wang Feng closed the System Panel and looked at both of his palms.
"With this power, I'm no longer as limited as before. This is only the beginning, and I must ensure I master it fully."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"I will become stronger."
After that, he left.
This time, Wang Feng had been away for too long. The excuse he gave his grandmother was that he would be out training and hunting soul beasts with some teachers. But he told her it would only last a few days, so he couldn't afford to delay any longer. His grandmother would worry even more if he stayed out too long.
Even though it had only been two days in this forest, a lot had happened. Trapped by a noble, receiving the legacy of the Light Dragon King, learning about the Dragon God, and so on.
Wang Feng quickly put those thoughts behind him. Right now, he just wanted to return home and relax.
This time, the journey back took only a few hours.
Wang Feng returned to the city and went straight to his home. He embraced his grandmother, missed her dearly, then lay down on his bed.
"I'm looking forward to it… I wonder what reward I'll receive if I get accepted into Shrek Academy. Ah, never mind, I'd better sleep and forget everything for now."
Wang Feng closed his eyes, and soon, he fell asleep.