At this moment, time within the room seemed to freeze. Everyone present couldn't even move their eyes, but fortunately, their gazes remained fixed on Xiao Wu.
A dazzling red light filled the room, illuminating everything like glazed glass. A massive light formation emerged from Xiao Wu's body, and before anyone could fully comprehend it, it expanded beyond the room in an instant.
A towering red pillar of light formed in the center of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's main hall, immediately drawing the attention of many. Disciples within the range of the light pillar were frozen in time, just like Sword Douluo and the others. Some, driven by curiosity, leaped into the light pillar only to find themselves suspended mid-air.
Inside the room, Li Xun stood quietly by the bed, watching as Xiao Wu's body gradually transformed into something resembling a ruby. He felt no joy from her sacrifice. The moment he revealed that Xiao Wu was a Soul Beast, she had experienced a brief emotional fluctuation and cast an illusion. Now, everything was simply proceeding as expected.
As for sympathy, Li Xun felt none. After all, Xiao Wu was an enemy Soul Beast, and her mind wasn't exactly normal. He didn't want to develop any additional emotions toward such a person that might affect him. Besides, aside from the prearranged Sky Dream Iceworm, he still had eleven Spirit Rings to obtain. Excessive sympathy would do no good for his future strength and mental state.
Though the space within the room was frozen, time continued to flow. Xiao Wu's clothes had already turned to ash, and her entire body seemed carved from a single ruby. A wisp of red flame suddenly rose, followed by more and more, until her entire being appeared to be engulfed in red fire.
Xiao Wu's eyes were tightly shut. In her consciousness, Tang San was on the verge of death. Hearing his pleas for her not to sacrifice herself, a look of determination flashed in her eyes. In the next moment, she transformed into a dazzling light and threw herself into Tang San's arms. "Brother, I will definitely save you."
Li Xun felt streams of energy rapidly surging into his body. After a moment of thought, he decided not to dispel the illusion. He had already gained the benefits, so he considered it a form of repayment to Xiao Wu.
As Xiao Wu's entire being disappeared, leaving only a rabbit behind, a flash of red instantly merged into Li Xun's right arm. Immediately, his Soul Power surged, and his level rapidly increased from 56 to 65.
Without being summoned, his Spirit Rings automatically manifested. One yellow, two purple, and two black Spirit Rings appeared one after another beneath Li Xun's feet. At the same time, a red light quietly condensed, eventually forming a blood-red Spirit Ring that settled on the outermost layer of his existing rings.
Though the members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School couldn't move, they didn't miss a single moment of the sacrifice. When they saw the blood-red sixth Spirit Ring beneath Li Xun's feet, they were all deeply shocked.
Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but sigh as he recalled the frail figure Li Xun had been when he first entered the sect. It felt like just yesterday, yet in the blink of an eye, Xiao Xun had grown to such heights.
By now, the sacrifice was complete, and the red light gradually faded.
"I can move!" Ning Rongrong blinked, then stumbled slightly.
"The sacrifice must be over," the others said, flexing their limbs as they regained their mobility.
Ning Rongrong was brimming with excitement as she quickly squatted down beside Li Xun, carefully examining the red Spirit Ring. "Brother, is this 100,000 Year Soul Ring powerful?"
"The Spirit Ring isn't particularly strong, just of higher quality, but the Soul Bone is quite good," Li Xun replied, gently ruffling Ning Rongrong's hair.
Ning Rongrong frowned, her eyes filled with doubt. "But it's from a 100,000 Year Soul Beast! I don't believe it."
Zhu Zhuqing and the others also approached.
This was the first and only 100,000 Year Soul Ring in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and they were all incredibly curious about it.
Li Xun glanced around, noticing the eager expressions on everyone's faces. He decided to briefly describe the skill.
"Aside from being able to dodge attacks, it doesn't seem particularly strong, but it does provide a significant Amplification of Soul Power," Dugu Bo mused, rubbing his chin.
Ning Fengzhi, however, had a different opinion. "It's already quite impressive. Xiao Xun is currently in the golden period of his cultivation, and increasing his Soul Power is the most crucial aspect. Besides, he doesn't lack Soul Skills at the moment."
Everyone nodded, considering Li Xun's age.
"What should we do with this rabbit?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly, holding the rabbit that Xiao Wu had transformed into.
"Let's keep her for now. She still has some use," Li Xun said, thinking of Xiao Wu's two brothers in the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Alright," Zhu Zhuqing replied, gently stroking the rabbit's soft fur, a faint smile on her lips.
"Ah! So cute, let me touch her too!" Ning Rongrong quickly moved closer to Zhu Zhuqing.
Ignoring the playful antics of the two girls, Li Xun, Ning Fengzhi, and Sword Douluo headed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's meeting hall.
As soon as they sat down, Li Xun took out a dark green Soul Bone from his Soul Guiding Device. "Sword Grandpa, this is the Soul Bone that dropped when you severed Tang Hao's left leg."
"Xiao Xun, your left leg doesn't have a Soul Bone yet. You should keep it for yourself," Sword Douluo said with a smile, not taking the Soul Bone.
"Sword Grandpa, absorbing this Soul Bone won't contribute much to my future development. It would be troublesome to replace it later, and I've already gained enough from this trip. I don't want to take all the benefits," Li Xun said straightforwardly and sincerely. He was familiar enough with everyone that he didn't feel the need to hide anything in front of his elders.
"Haha, I think you just don't fancy it, do you?" Dugu Bo said with a teasing smile.
Ning Fengzhi also shook his head with a chuckle. "Xiao Xun, you shouldn't look down on these Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones just because you already have two 100,000 Year Soul Bones and an 85,000 Year Skull Bone."
"If I'm not mistaken, this 60,000 Year Left Leg Soul Bone is likely the inherited Soul Bone of the Clear Sky Sect. The fact that a sect's heritage only reaches this age should tell you how rare high-aged Soul Bones are."
"Teacher, I understand all that, but I still have twelve Spirit Rings to obtain," Li Xun replied with a faint smile.
"..." Ning Fengzhi's smile froze on his face.
"Alright, let's see how we should allocate this Soul Bone. Just don't regret it later," Sword Douluo said, glancing at Ning Fengzhi and laughing heartily.
"Since you were the one who took it from Tang Hao, I think you should absorb it yourself. Who knows, your Soul Power might even break through to level 98."
Li Xun didn't care much; instead, he adhered to the principle of snowballing, wanting Sword Douluo to improve further.
"Although this Soul Bone has a high age, at my level, improvement isn't just about Soul Power. It also requires refining one's own Soul Power to integrate it fully and a deep understanding of the realm," Sword Douluo said, playing with the dark green Soul Bone with a smile. "Since Xiao Xun doesn't want it, let's give it to Rongrong, Zhu Qing, and Yan Yan. Let's see who can obtain it."
One peach to kill three warriors?
Li Xun was stunned, then fell silent. He was aware of this understanding, but that was something that came after reaching level 95.
(End of Chapter)