Douluo Continent: Snow Lotus, Ice Dragon, Ice Phoenix, My Three Lifetimes Martial Soul

"Teacher." Lin Yi stood up, bowed respectfully, and remained calm.

"Hmm." Chen Xin nodded slightly and got straight to the point, "After searching for a long time, we found a soul beast that meets the requirements at the edge of the 'Burial God Ice Valley', which is 700 miles to the northwest."

Its cultivation level is approximately 19,500 years. It is an "Extreme Cold Dragon Lizard" with a rare dragon bloodline. The ice attribute energy contained in its soul ring is extremely pure and domineering. If you can successfully absorb it, it will greatly benefit your Snow Lotus Martial Soul, and may grant you extremely powerful area control or defensive soul skills.

Nineteen thousand five hundred years—this was the limit of years Chen Xin could accept based on his judgment of Lin Yi's previous performance, and it even slightly exceeded that, which shows how high his expectations were for this disciple.

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than the lazy yet slightly arrogant voice of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm rang out in Lin Yi's spiritual sea: "Tch, 19,500 years? Little lizard? Kid, you underestimate the benefits that my million years of cultivation have brought you!"

"Your body, after being baptized by my primal power, has increased in strength by at least 50%! The resilience of your meridians and the capacity of your soul power are incomparable to what they used to be! And your mental strength, hmph, even an ordinary Soul Douluo might not be stronger than you in terms of mental strength now!"

"In your current state, absorbing a soul ring of around 35,000 years is a sure thing! If you're pushing it to the limit, 37,000 years isn't out of the question, but there's no need to take that risk. 35,000 years is just right; it will maximize your strength without leaving any hidden dangers."

Lin Yi was deeply shaken.

Thirty-five thousand years! This is a full seventy-five percent higher than his original estimate of the twenty thousand-year limit! The sacrifice of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm not only brought about a qualitative change in the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, but also a comprehensive sublimation of his entire physical foundation!

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and looked up at Chen Xin with clear and firm eyes: "Teacher, I have something to report."

"speak."

"This disciple feels... that this breakthrough to level sixty is due to the twin martial souls, and the increase in spiritual power far exceeds expectations." Lin Yi carefully chose his words, not wanting to reveal the existence of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, but also wanting to reasonably make higher demands. "This disciple is confident that I can try to absorb... a higher-age soul ring."

A hint of surprise finally appeared on Chen Xin's usually impassive face: "Higher? How much higher?"

Meeting Chen Xin's sharp gaze, Lin Yi slowly uttered a few words: "This disciple believes that it should be able to withstand around 35,000 years."

"Thirty-five thousand years?!" Even with Chen Xin's composure, his voice rose several decibels, his eyes filled with disbelief. "Lin Yi, do you know what a thirty-five-thousand-year soul ring means? That's a period that only the vast majority of peak Soul Emperors, or even those newly entering the Soul Saint realm, dare to attempt! The energy and soul vibration it contains far surpass that of a twenty-thousand-year soul ring! Although you are exceptionally talented, you are ultimately only at the initial stage of the Soul Emperor realm!"

"Master, you are wise." Lin Yi remained calm, knowing that empty words were insufficient. "This disciple dares not speak recklessly. Please use your soul power to examine the resilience of my meridians and your sword intent to test the strength of my mental power before making a decision."

Chen Xin gave Lin Yi a deep look, seeing that his gaze was calm and confident, not feigned. He pondered for a moment, then extended his finger and gently touched Lin Yi's brow.

A pure and gentle yet incomparably sharp soul force cautiously entered Lin Yi's body, traveling along his meridians.

At the same time, an extremely faint trace of the Seven Killings Sword Intent, like the finest silver needle, pierced towards the outer edge of Lin Yi's sea of ​​consciousness.

As he investigated, the shock on Chen Xin's face grew deeper and deeper!

He could clearly feel that Lin Yi's meridians were broad and resilient, like a black iron pipe covered with ice crystals. Its strength far exceeded that of ordinary Soul Emperors, and was even comparable to some Soul Saints who focused on body tempering! Soul power surged and flowed within them, solid and powerful.

What terrified him even more was that sea of ​​spirit! His tentative sword intent, upon contact, vanished as if it were a mud ox sinking into the sea, swallowed by a vast, cold, yet somehow supreme spiritual force.

Chen Xin abruptly withdrew her finger, and her gaze towards Lin Yi completely changed, filled with shock, doubt, and an indescribable sense of relief.

"When did your foundation become so solid? This spiritual power..." he murmured, as if he were truly getting to know his disciple for the first time.

He knew that twin martial souls could amplify mental power, but it was impossible for them to reach such an astonishing level at level sixty! This kid must have some secret opportunities that he didn't know about.

But Chenxin wasn't one to get to the bottom of things; he only cared about the outcome.

Lin Yi's physical and mental state has indeed reached an unbelievable level. Theoretically speaking, it is not impossible for him to absorb a 35,000-year-old soul ring!

He remained silent for a long time, the only sound the howling wind in the ice cave. Finally, he raised his head, his eyes regaining their previous sharpness and decisiveness: "Are you sure you want to take the risk?"

"This disciple is certain!" Lin Yi said decisively. "The path of a Soul Master is inherently defying the heavens."

If there is a stronger path, this disciple does not wish to take the safer one. Please grant my request, Master!

Looking into Lin Yi's eyes, where there was an unwavering determination and a burning desire to become stronger, Chen Xin seemed to see a reflection of his younger self. He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and nodded: "Alright! Since you have such determination and resources, I will gamble with you!"

He turned his gaze to the northwest, his tone grim: "Deep within the Burial God Ice Valley, there is a 'Northern Ice Spirit Deer,' whose cultivation level is just what you require, approximately 35,000 years! Although this beast is not the type to overpower others, it possesses extremely high intelligence, wields extreme cold power with unparalleled skill, is incredibly fast, and is adept at soul attacks and illusions, making it extremely difficult to deal with."

Its spirit rings might grant you more powerful area-of-effect support, purification, and even soul defense skills, making it far more valuable than that Arctic Dragon Lizard!

"This beast will serve as your sixth spirit ring!"

"Thank you, Teacher!" Lin Yi felt a surge of pride and joy. A 35,000-year-old Arctic Ice Spirit Deer! This would be another solid foundation for the Snow Lotus Martial Soul to reach its peak!

"Let's go." Chen Xin said no more. His sword intent surged, enveloping Lin Yi and transforming into a stunning rainbow that tore through the snow and wind, heading straight for the more dangerous depths of the Burial God Ice Valley.