Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Ten Ferocious Heavenly Horned Ant

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Poseidon Island, secondary island, Seven Sacred Pillars Sea Dragon City.

Outside a prestigious and luxurious mansion, a plaque bearing the characters "Hailong" hangs high.

The mansion is very large, with several large courtyards scattered throughout, each of which is definitely no smaller than a large football field.

Inside one of the courtyards, on a three-story pavilion, dozens of beautiful women gathered together, looking like a paradise on earth from afar.

Although their gazes toward each other held a hint of hostility, their attention was entirely focused on the horned man standing by the window.

And that man with horns on his head could only be Hailong Douluo.

He is as special as the Sea Witch Douluo.

She was a mermaid, while he was a half-dragon; essentially, they could both be considered humanoid.

"The unique pressure of a 100,000-year spirit ring... that kid is really something! At such a young age, he can withstand the indescribable immense energy of a 100,000-year spirit ring." Sea Dragon Douluo smacked his lips and exclaimed.

In fact, although they, as seven titled Douluo of the Seven Sacred Pillars, were not as abnormal as Dong Qing, who obtained a divinely bestowed soul ring in the first trial, they all obtained a divinely bestowed soul ring in the final trial.

However, due to their bodies' inability to withstand a 100,000-year spirit ring, they could only obtain a 90,000-year limit spirit ring in the end.

As Hailong Douluo sighed, a graceful and elegant woman stepped out from among the dozens of beautiful women behind him.

“My husband, if I’m not mistaken, that was the aura of a divinely bestowed soul ring, and a 100,000-year-old one at that. Only a divinely bestowed soul ring can be free of the overwhelming resentment that a soul beast experiences when it dies.”

This elegant and noble woman is the legal wife of Hailong Douluo.

Unlike the women around Dongqing, who were not clearly distinguished by rank, Hailong Douluo's more than forty wives and concubines were clearly differentiated by rank, with the principal wife holding a much higher status than the concubines.

When she spoke, the other concubines could only stay obediently in place, not daring to argue with this principal wife.

"Madam guessed correctly, that is indeed a 100,000-year spirit ring. I never imagined that besides the Grand Elder, there would be someone in this world with the powerful physique to withstand a 100,000-year spirit ring." The Sea Dragon Douluo's tone was full of disbelief.

"Can't an ordinary person withstand a 100,000-year soul ring?" the woman asked curiously.

To the woman's curiosity, Sea Dragon Douluo didn't keep her in suspense and generously revealed the secret of the 100,000-year soul ring.

"Of course. Even your husband, a titled Douluo, wouldn't dare to say he could easily absorb a 100,000-year soul ring, just as a soul master below the fifth ring wouldn't easily absorb a 10,000-year soul ring."

"A ten-thousand-year soul ring is formed because it carries the resentment of a soul beast when it dies. Soul masters below the fifth ring are particularly prone to being turned into fools by this resentment if they rashly absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring without a fortuitous encounter."

"A 100,000-year spirit ring is so powerful that even a titled Douluo wouldn't dare to absorb one without absolute certainty, as it could potentially cause them to explode and die at any moment."

"However, according to ancient records, if one finds the legendary celestial herbs that fundamentally change one's physique, then absorbing a 100,000-year soul ring will be much easier."

"Unfortunately, celestial herbs are hard to find in the mortal world and have always been legendary items. Your husband has served as one of the Seven Sacred Pillars for decades and has never heard of any celestial herbs appearing in the world."

"This Holy Prince is so young, yet he can withstand the power of a 100,000-year-old soul ring. I think he is not only physically strong, but he may have also consumed legendary immortal herbs."

Upon hearing this...

The woman frowned and asked in confusion, "Besides being strong enough or finding legendary celestial herbs, is there no other way to safely absorb a 100,000-year soul ring?"

"Yes, it exists, but it's very difficult." Sea Dragon Douluo shook his head slightly.

"How difficult is it?" the woman pressed.

"If I don't have any immortal herbs to enhance myself, nor the ability to forcibly absorb a 100,000-year soul ring, I don't even have the confidence to risk exploding and dying to take a gamble."

"The only way seems to be to trick a 100,000-year-old soul beast into sacrificing its 100,000-year-old soul ring for me, which can reduce the risks in the process of absorbing the 100,000-year-old soul ring."

"However, 100,000-year-old soul beasts are very wary of humans. It is basically impossible to trick them into giving up their lives as a sacrifice using ordinary methods."

"Unless there is a truly compelling reason, it is as difficult as persuading a normal person to commit suicide on the spot to give up their life for you."

The Sea Dragon Douluo sounded somewhat helpless. Did he not want to absorb the 100,000-year soul ring?

of course not!

Even though he had a divinely bestowed soul ring and didn't need to risk hunting dangerous 100,000-year-old soul beasts, he still gave it up when the divinely bestowed soul ring had grown to over 90,000 years of soul power cultivation.

Which being who has grown to the level of a Title Douluo wouldn't risk their life? How many people would dare to risk exploding and dying to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring that far exceeds their body's limits?

As for the celestial herbs and the sacrifice of 100,000-year-old soul beasts.

He didn't have the luck for the former, and he didn't want to deceive people for the latter.

In essence, he couldn't be considered a pure human. As a half-dragon, he had a lot of psychological burden about deceiving a 100,000-year-old humanoid soul beast with intelligence.

There are always some ignorant people in this world who think that a 100,000-year soul ring is easy to absorb, and that as long as one is a Title Douluo, one can absorb it successfully with a 100% success rate.

If a 100,000-year soul ring were really that easy to absorb...

Sea Dragon Douluo was certain of one thing: those two overlord-level 100,000-year-old soul beasts in the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest had probably already been slaughtered by greedy humans.

One Title Douluo can't defeat it, two Title Douluos can't defeat it, but three Title Douluos join forces and attack together. Surely they can't defeat a 100,000-year-old soul beast?

Although he didn't know exactly how many Title Douluos were hidden on the mainland, he was certain that the publicly known Title Douluos could definitely sweep across the entire continent.

However, if it is not necessary.

These titled Douluo don't need to hunt 100,000-year-old soul beasts, because unlike the uniqueness of soul rings, 100,000-year-old soul bones will plunge them into an endless civil war.

As titled Douluo, they held high positions and wielded great power, serving as the core pillars of their respective forces. Naturally, they were unwilling to take the risk of causing a crisis for the forces behind them.

Moreover, 100,000-year-old soul beasts have already become sentient and possess intelligence. If their lives are truly hanging by a thread, they will not let humans have the benefit. There is a high probability that they will directly self-destruct and destroy the soul bones within their bodies.

As for the remaining 100,000-year soul rings... they could only watch helplessly.

It would truly require the ability to absorb a 100,000-year-old soul ring.

They wouldn't need to work together to kill a 100,000-year-old soul beast; they would probably have already become the pinnacle of humanity, like Bibi Dong, Tang Chen, Poseidon, and Qian Daoliu.

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"So that's how it is. I heard that the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor, which was famous in the soul master world of the continent, sacrificed itself for a human more than ten years ago. It seems... she was tricked terribly!"

When the woman said those words.

She didn't notice that not far from her, in the corner directly below the attic window, a blue-golden blue clover had sadly drooped its upright stem.

Upon hearing his wife's words, Sea Dragon Douluo's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Madam, why are you interfering in the affairs of the mainland again? If the Grand Elder blames you, your husband will either die or be crippled."

Seeing the somewhat nervous Sea Dragon Douluo, the woman smiled slightly and said gently, "There's no need to worry. Didn't you represent Seagod Island on a mission to the Heaven Dou Empire a few days ago? What does that mean? It means that the Grand Elder has already opened up communication with the outside world."

Perhaps because the woman's words made sense, Sea Dragon Douluo gradually put his worries to rest.

"Madam is right. However, to be honest, so far, it seems that only a few people have truly absorbed a 100,000-year soul ring: our Seagod Island's High Priest, the Spirit Hall Pope on the mainland, and the two powerful figures I met before, Tang Hao, who is known as invincible on the ground, and Qian Daoliu, who is invincible in the sky."

"Now, there is another Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, the renowned Prince Dongqing of the continent."

"This shows how difficult it is to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring. The enormous soul power seems capable of bursting the body. Perhaps only peerless geniuses like them can absorb it."

At this time.

The woman glanced at Hailong Douluo, then leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Husband, it seems you've overlooked someone. I've heard that in the Hall of Worship of the Spirit Hall, there is a mysterious Second Elder, second only to the First Elder, who has also absorbed a 100,000-year spirit ring. He is one of the true secrets of the Spirit Hall."

These words were spoken.

Hailong Douluo was immediately jolted awake. His powerful mental energy instantly sealed off the surrounding space, ensuring that no one could eavesdrop on their conversation using their mental energy.

He said somewhat anxiously, "Madam, please don't do anything rash! You actually dared to plant spies in a place like the Spirit Hall. What if they accidentally trace it back to me..."

The woman quickly comforted him, "Husband, don't be afraid. The mainland is different from our Seagod Island. They are used to having spies from other forces under their command, because they often do it themselves. As long as we don't try to pry into the core secrets of the Spirit Hall, even if we are exposed, there won't be much danger."

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Poseidon Island, Sub-island, Seven Pillars Mermaid City.

"If I'm not mistaken, Xiao Qing only took the first test, and now she's already received a divinely bestowed soul ring?" Bibi Dong looked at Poseidon beside her with a surprised expression.

Poseidon shook his head slightly and said, "Originally, there was no such thing. At most, it could increase one's soul power by a few levels. However, he overcame the more than thirty times the power of the Sea God's Light and exceeded the assessment. The final assessment reward was multiplied many times over."

"Are you sure it's not because you're the High Priest of Seagod Island that you deliberately gave him special treatment?" Bibi Dong still couldn't quite believe it.

“Of course not. The power of the High Priest of Poseidon Island is not as great as you imagine. Apart from being able to adjust the difficulty of the assessment to a certain extent, that is, to determine whether their assessment has been completed,” Poseidon explained in a very calm tone.

"Those two women clearly cheated, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

While Bibi Dong was speaking, the spiritual power originating from a peak level 99 peerless Douluo was secretly watching Dong Qing, Tang Yuehua, and Shui Yue'er.

But when she saw Tang Yuehua and Shui Yue'er successfully pass the Sea God's Light test with the help of Dong Qing, she felt inexplicably choked up.

It wasn't that she was jealous of Tang Yuehua and Shui Yue'er; those two weren't worthy of her being jealous.

She just... felt like something had been stolen from her.

It's not surprising that Bibi Dong would have this feeling.

Before this, Dongqing had only helped Bibi Dong pass the Divine Trial, but now... she felt that she was no longer unique.

“It’s possible to manage, but there’s no need,” Poseidon said calmly.

"Why?" Bibi Dong asked, puzzled.

“Your Holiness, don’t forget what we’re doing right now. Pretending to be best friends and deceiving outsiders, is there any difference between this behavior and their cheating?” Poseidon retorted.

"Heh, what does that have to do with me? It's just that you're too ashamed to admit it and want to find a plausible excuse so you don't lose face as the Grand Elder in front of everyone on Seagod Island," Bibi Dong said with her arms crossed and a cold laugh.

"That's going too far..."

"If you don't accept it, do it!"

Chapter 537, from the author himself, feeling wronged but too afraid to utter a sound.

Despite the arguments and commotion, Poseidon ultimately did not take any action.

Perhaps, as Bibi Dong said, she valued her own reputation too much.

However, it's also possible that Dongqing is afraid that if he falls out with Bibi Dong, he might break his promise and not protect the Vast Ocean to her.

Therefore, she didn't want to squander her only chance to become a god over these pointless verbal disputes.

Seeing that Poseidon had calmed down, Bibi Dong did not take advantage of her misfortune and provoke the proud woman again.

"Xiao Qing's divinely bestowed soul ring is still absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the age of the soul ring has already climbed from 100,000 years to 130,000 years. It is unknown whether he can overcome the limitation of a million years of soul power and turn the 100,000-year soul ring into an unprecedented million-year soul ring."

In the past, Bibi Dong obtained a divinely bestowed soul ring during the fifth trial of the Rakshasa. This was the first time she had obtained a divinely bestowed soul ring after qualifying for the ninth trial of the Rakshasa.

Unfortunately.

When the lifespan of her spirit rings skyrocketed to 700,000 years, it reached the limit that her body could withstand.

"You're overthinking it. While a divinely bestowed soul ring is indeed a gift from the gods, it also has its limits. It can only hold a maximum of 990,000 years of soul power and cannot break through the boundary to become a million-year soul ring," Poseidon said calmly.