Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

Chapter 718 Why do you like hugging me so much?

Two yellow, two purple, two black, and one red!
A total of seven spirit rings rose up beneath Wang Qiu'er's feet. The first six spirit rings looked relatively normal, representing the optimal spirit ring configuration for a spirit master. However, when this blood-red 100,000-year spirit ring rose up, the previous six optimal spirit rings became mere decorations.

The seventh spirit ring, 100,000 years!

"This"

Zhang Lexuan jumped up from the stone chair, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

"Qiu'er, you...you actually..."

Zhang Lexuan is usually quite calm, but what she is seeing now is making her lose her composure.

A seventh spirit ring that takes 100,000 years—in all the years she's lived, even now during Shrek Academy's heyday, she's only seen this happen to a handful of people.

Mu Lao, Jiang Ming, Du Bu Si, Ye Xi Shui, Zhong Li Wu.

All she knew was that the seventh spirit rings of these five people had a lifespan of 100,000 years.

The latter two are still evil spirit masters!
Theoretically speaking, a Soul Master has a chance to absorb a 100,000-year Soul Ring as their seventh Soul Ring, but the probability is extremely low!

It was so low that even she, as the senior disciple of Shrek Academy's inner court, dared not try it.

Because that could really be fatal!

The soul of a 100,000-year-old soul beast is truly mature. If a soul master dares to absorb a soul ring of this level when he is at the seventh soul ring level, the fatality rate is as high as 99.9% or more!
Those who can successfully absorb a 100,000-year spirit ring at the seventh spirit ring stage either possess special methods, like evil spirit masters, or are like Poison Undying, who possesses a second awakening of their golden spirit and can withstand the attack.

She didn't know how Elder Mu obtained his seventh spirit ring, which had lasted for 100,000 years, but the way he acquired it must have been difficult!

As for Jiang Ming
He's a complete freak; his fifth spirit ring was already a 100,000-year spirit ring. Now, Jiang Ming has more than a dozen 100,000-year spirit rings in total, so he's not a good reference.

But overall, a seventh spirit ring that takes 100,000 years to form is extremely rare!

Wang Qiu'er wasn't surprised to see Zhang Lexuan's surprised expression.

She went to great lengths to acquire a 100,000-year spirit ring by the time she reached her seventh spirit ring, and even had Bi Ji help her.

This is, after all, a 100,000-year soul ring. Even if she is an imperial auspicious beast, it would be extremely difficult for her to generate a soul ring of this level on her own.

But there's no way around it; if she doesn't get a 100,000-year spirit ring by her seventh spirit ring, the gap between her and Jiang Ming and Zhang Lexuan will only widen further.

Even though she now possesses a 100,000-year seventh soul ring, her soul power is only level 78.

Jiang Ming has already reached the top, and Zhang Lexuan has long been a Title Douluo. She must catch up quickly.

"Qiu'er, how did you obtain this 100,000-year soul ring? Can you tell me? Also, how is your physical condition now? Are there any aftereffects?"

Zhang Lexuan asked in a deep voice.

She was indeed shocked when she saw the 100,000-year soul ring on Wang Qiu'er's body.

But after the initial shock, she came to her senses.

This is unreasonable!

Yes, that's unreasonable!

To obtain a 100,000-year soul ring, without a divine assessment or a special opportunity like the Qiankun Asking Love Valley that grants divine power, one needs to hunt down a 100,000-year soul beast!
However, the strength of a 100,000-year-old soul beast is comparable to that of a Title Douluo! Even ordinary Title Douluos wouldn't dare to say they could hunt down a 100,000-year-old soul beast, unless they are Super Douluos who have absolute confidence.

But no matter what, a 100,000-year-old soul beast is not something that Wang Qiu'er, a seven-ring Soul Saint, can kill!

No, Wang Qiu'er's cultivation level was 70 when she absorbed this soul ring. How could a level 70 person kill a 100,000-year-old soul beast?
It's not that it hasn't happened; Jiang Ming did it before.

Her eighth spirit ring was given to her by Jiang Ming after he killed a 100,000-year-old spirit beast in the Star Dou Great Forest, but Wang Qiu'er obviously did not have the same power as Jiang Ming.

Could it be that a Title Douluo or Super Douluo helped Wang Qiu'er hunt down a 100,000-year-old soul beast?
With a martial soul of the Golden Dragon, it's not impossible that Wang Qiu'er's family is some powerful, hidden family!
In an instant, a series of thoughts flashed through Zhang Lexuan's mind.

Wang Qiu'er put away her martial spirit, and her seven spirit rings disappeared.

She had anticipated that Zhang Lexuan would ask this question and had prepared a response.

She said softly, "This is a 100,000-year-old soul beast that my elders hunted for me. Originally, when I was at level 70 in soul power, I wouldn't have been able to absorb this 100,000-year-old soul ring. But Jiang Ming helped me temper the golden dragon bloodline in my body. After my elders discovered this, they used some secret techniques to enhance my physical and spiritual strength, allowing me to absorb this soul ring."

This explanation was something she and Brigitte came up with together; her identity couldn't be exposed, so this explanation was the safest.

After all, this fabricated family of hers is something that no one can find out about, and it can also subtly enhance her background and prestige.

Wang Qiu'er continued, "My physical condition is very good now. Apart from being a little uncomfortable at the beginning, as my soul power increased and my physical fitness became stronger, I had no problem at all."

She did suffer a bit to create this 100,000-year soul ring, but as an imperial auspicious beast, she wouldn't have too much of a problem.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's expression softened slightly.

What Wang Qiu'er said was basically the same as what she had thought.

She breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I see. Congratulations! You have a 100,000-year spirit ring as your seventh spirit ring. Qiu'er, you have a great chance of becoming a Limit Douluo in the future!"

Upon learning that Wang Qiu'er possessed a seventh spirit ring that had lasted for 100,000 years, she felt only joy.

Wang Qiu'er nodded, then looked around and asked, "Senior Sister, where is Jiang Mingren?"

She came back from the Star Dou Great Forest to find Jiang Ming, but she couldn't find him here.

Zhang Lexuan smiled and said, "He's probably still sulking in his little world."

"what?"

Wang Qiu'er was taken aback: "Sulking? What's wrong with him?"

Zhang Lexuan waved her hand, signaling Wang Qiu'er to come closer, and whispered the whole story, as well as how she symbolically asked Jiang Ming to abstain from sex for a period of time.

Upon hearing these words, Wang Qiu'er's pretty face immediately flushed.

Although she had made up her mind and made her choice, she was still a complete novice in this area.
Within the small world, in the palace deep within the glacier, the Snow Emperor put down the ice and snow carving knife formed from the power of the world, looked at the newly completed level nine miniature core magic array in front of her, and nodded with great satisfaction.

After her soul completely merged with Jiang Ming's, she already had some knowledge about soul tools from Jiang Ming in her mind. Although it wasn't all of it, it was enough to further improve her soul tool skills.

Of course, completing a level nine micro core magic array does not mean that she now possesses the level of a level nine soul master.

In fact, to become a true level nine soul master, completing a level nine miniature core magic array is only the first step.

A level-nine soul tool is composed of several or even a dozen level-nine miniature core arrays. This involves not only the manufacturing of the miniature core arrays, but also the connection of soul power links between the arrays, and the fusion of materials, among other things. These are all important processes in the creation of a level-nine soul tool.

Setting down the level nine miniature core magic array in her hand, the Snow Empress raised her eyes to look at Jiang Ming, who was sitting on the ice and snow throne.

Jiang Ming has been sitting there for a long time. Does it really take that long to consolidate and improve one's soul?
Xue Di frowned slightly, wanting to go over and check.

But when I thought about how I had gone there when Jiang Ming was improving his mental strength, I realized that I had been accidentally...
She was left with a slight shadow in her heart.

But she quickly realized that she had now completely merged with Jiang Ming's soul. No matter what happened, as long as Jiang Ming's soul was safe, she would not be in any danger.

Thinking of this, Xue Di moved gracefully and came to Jiang Ming.

Just as Xue Di was about to enter Jiang Ming's spiritual sea for a look, Jiang Ming quietly opened his eyes.

A pale golden halo swirled in Jiang Ming's eyes, golden flames burned within his pupils, and an invisible mental pressure emanated from him, exerting immense pressure on the space around him.

However, Xue Di was not affected in any way. After the soul fusion, the aura on her body was the aura of Jiang Ming's own soul. The spiritual power of the same origin could not affect Xue Di.

"Xue'er."

As soon as Jiang Ming opened his eyes, he saw Xue Di standing in front of him. He smiled and reached out to embrace Xue Di.

Xue Di didn't struggle, but fell into Jiang Ming's arms with his strength, though she rolled her eyes in her clear, cold eyes.

Why do you like hugging me so much?

Jiang Ming smiled and said, "Because I want to get closer to you, Xue'er."

Upon hearing this, Xue Di felt a tingling sensation run through her body, and even though she had no physical form, she felt a chill run down her spine.

So cloying!

She gently pushed Jiang Ming away and broke free from his embrace.

Then, she took Jiang Ming's hand and led him to her soul guidance control panel.

"What do you think of this little gadget I just made?"

Xue Di handed the level nine miniature soul guidance array she had just completed to Jiang Ming, her aloof and beautiful face carrying a hint of pride.

As the Ice and Snow Empress, she has existed for hundreds of thousands of years—no, since she was born in the far north—she has never experienced such emotions.

But in front of Jiang Ming, especially after their souls merged, she would involuntarily reveal emotions she had never shown before.

Xue Di didn't feel uncomfortable with this situation; on the contrary, she somewhat enjoyed it because it was a novel experience she had never had before.

Jiang Ming took the things handed to him by Xue Di, his eyes lighting up slightly.

With his discerning eye, he could tell at a glance that this was a highly complete level nine miniature core magic array.

While it can't be called perfect, in terms of quality, it's a miniature core magic array that's at least of good grade.

“Yeah, very good!”

Jiang Ming naturally wouldn't hold back his praise for Xue Di, especially since this miniature core array was indeed quite well made.

Upon hearing Jiang Ming's praise, Xue Di's lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

After carefully examining the miniature level-nine soul-guided core array, Jiang Ming activated his soul power, causing the core array to levitate in the air.

He stood beside the Snow Empress and gently explained to her the shortcomings of this miniature core magic array.

In fact, given the current connection between Jiang Ming and Xue Di, Jiang Ming could transmit these things into Xue Di's soul in the blink of an eye.

But he didn't do that; it would be too boring.

"Look, the soul guidance pathways here seem precise, but there is still a slight error. Although the impact is not significant, once they are connected with other core arrays, it will reduce the quality of the soul guidance device."

"And here, there are actually even better ones."

Jiang Ming pointed out the shortcomings of this level nine miniature magic array, and Xue Di listened attentively.

But before she knew it, Jiang Ming's hand was on her arm.
After an unknown amount of time, a discussion about a level nine miniature soul guidance array came to an end.

The Snow Empress reached out and slapped away Jiang Ming's hand that was wrapped around her waist, her eyes cold as she said, "I already know. I need to study it myself. Don't bother me here. Go away!"

It has a sense of turning one's back on someone.

But Jiang Ming has now merged with Xue Di's soul, so how could he not sense Xue Di's true thoughts deep inside?

Instead of leaving, he leaned closer and said in a cheeky tone, "Give me a kiss and I'll leave."

Xue Di's beautiful eyes narrowed, and she suppressed the urge to slap him across the face, saying in a dangerous tone, "Are you looking for a beating?"

Jiang Ming smiled and said, "Xue'er, you wouldn't bear to hit me. Our souls have merged, so I know what's in your heart."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Ming's smile froze.

He sensed a change in Xue Di's emotions; it seemed she really wanted to hit him!
slip!
Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Ming's thoughts shifted, and he instantly vanished from his spot.

Xue Di stared at the empty space in front of her, and after a moment of stunned silence, she was both amused and exasperated.

"This guy"

She shook her head, then turned to look at the soul guidance control panel in front of her. With a clench of her slender hand, the Ice and Snow Carving Knife appeared in her hand.

She had listened to everything Jiang Ming said and was going to continue trying to create a level nine micro core magic array.

At her current pace, she will be able to complete a level nine soul tool on her own in less than two years!
On the other hand, after escaping a calamity, Jiang Ming did not stay in the small world any longer.

With the improvement of his spiritual power and the fusion of his soul, he had already stayed in the small world for a long time.

If we don't go out soon, Sister Lexuan will get worried.

Besides, it's been so long, the 'abstinence' period should be over by now, right?
As if he had just thought of something, Jiang Ming's eyes lit up.

(End of this chapter)