Bei Chen's eyes constantly tracked Sword Douluo's changing expression, and he already had the answer in his heart.
It seemed Sword Douluo intended to agree to him absorbing a higher-year spirit ring.
At this thought, Bei Chen's joy was undisguised. With the simplified experience of absorbing his first spirit ring,
it was likely that the pain of absorbing all subsequent spirit rings would be similarly simplified.
It was just a pity that if conditions allowed, he truly intended to absorb all his spirit rings to the Ten-thousand Year level.
However, Sword Douluo alone couldn't successfully kill a Ten-thousand Year Soul Beast.
Furthermore, there were very few Ten-thousand Year Soul Beasts currently known to exist on the entire continent.
Bei Chen could only sigh inwardly, thinking that at worst, once he cultivated his Life Ancient Tree Spirit to the nine-ring realm,
he would travel the continent searching for Ten-thousand Year Soul Beasts, and ensure his second Spirit was fully affixed with spirit rings of Ten-thousand Years or more.
“Congratulations, Host, for successfully absorbing your first spirit ring. Your strength has been greatly enhanced. Reward: Simplification Opportunity +2.”
At this moment, the system's sweet voice echoed in Bei Chen's mind.
“Oh right, Xiao Chen, what is your first Spirit Ability? Is it a healing Spirit Ability?”
Suddenly, Sword Douluo spoke up, interrupting Bei Chen's excitement.
Sword Douluo was very curious about Bei Chen's first Spirit Ability. After all, his first spirit ring was over three thousand years old, so the Spirit Ability born from it would definitely be extremely powerful.
“Mm, my first Spirit Ability is Life Leaf, possessing top-tier healing Life Force. Using the Life Leaf from the Life Ancient Tree as a medium, it heals everyone.”
“The more spirit power used, the greater the Life Force carried by the Life Leaf, and the better the healing effect.”
Bei Chen slowly explained the specific effects of his first Spirit Ability to Sword Douluo.
He was extremely satisfied with his first Spirit Ability. The effect of Life Leaf would not be limited by any factor.
The amount of spirit power he exerted would determine the Life Ancient Tree's healing Life Force.
“Very good, it truly is a very powerful Spirit Ability. This trip was not in vain.”
Sword Douluo was also full of joy upon hearing the specific effects of Bei Chen's Spirit Ability.
Even the Life Ancient Tree without a spirit ring could shake the deep-seated old injuries within their bodies that had not healed for years.
How powerful would the healing Life Force of the Life Ancient Tree be after absorbing its first spirit ring? It would certainly be extraordinary.
As for the specific healing effect, they would have plenty of time to test its power once they returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The most urgent task now was to help Bei Chen acquire the last two spirit rings.
The longer they stayed in the Star Dou Great Forest, the more dangerous it became.
“Let's go, Xiao Chen. I'll take you to acquire the remaining two spirit rings.”
“But you must remember, if you cannot withstand a spirit ring of too high a year, remember to stop in time. Do not force it, lest it cause irreparable loss.”
Sword Douluo said to Bei Chen with a solemn expression, as if he had thought of something.
“Grandpa Sword, I understand!”
Upon hearing this, Bei Chen nodded fiercely.
...
A moment later, Bei Chen followed Sword Douluo, quickly moving through the Star Dou Great Forest.
As they delved deeper, the inner part of the forest became increasingly quiet, damp, and dim.
Occasionally, the aura of a Ten-thousand Year Soul Beast would flash. Spirit Beasts with life attributes were extremely rare, and those of high years were almost all in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.
“Hmm?”
Sword Douluo, who was constantly paying attention to his surroundings, was the first to discover a type of Soul Beast, also a plant-type Soul Beast.
Ahead, there was a massive giant tree with a vibrant green trunk supporting its lush foliage.
Willow leaves hung down naturally, like stars in the night sky, appearing exceptionally striking in the dim environment.
Most notably, the boundless Life Force emanating from its branches and leaves continuously nourished the area it inhabited.
Many Spirit Beasts lived around it, quietly lying on the ground, enjoying the irrigation of Life Force.
“Xiao Chen, this is a Three Lives Willow. Its specific year is probably over eight thousand years. This is currently the most suitable spirit ring for the Life Ancient Tree Spirit.”
“How about it? Is it very suitable to be your second spirit ring? Do you have the confidence?”
Sword Douluo's eyes released astonishing sword qi as he carefully investigated the Three Lives Willow ahead. After repeated confirmation, he learned the specific year of this willow tree.
Thus, he intended for Bei Chen to absorb this spirit ring, his eyes filled with deep worry.
This was an eight-thousand-year spirit ring, and the pressure it generated was not to be underestimated.
He wondered if Bei Chen's body could withstand it.
“Yes, if I really can't bear it, then I'll trouble Grandpa Sword to help me.”
Hearing this, Bei Chen nodded decisively, speaking with a serious expression.
However, he inwardly disdained this spirit ring.
Previously, due to his strength increase, the system rewarded him with two simplification opportunities.
He was probably going to be rewarded with several more simplification opportunities after he finished absorbing his second spirit ring.
In that case, he could absorb all three spirit rings without any pain.
“Stand behind me. This Three Lives Willow, besides possessing top-tier healing Life Force, also has a very vicious move.”
“That is, it can use its sharp willow leaves to kill Spirit Beasts and seize their Life Force.”
“I hope that after you absorb this spirit ring, you can acquire these two abilities of the Three Lives Willow. Even if you gain just one, it would be a very rare Spirit Ability.”
Sword Douluo pulled Bei Chen behind him. If this Three Lives Willow were to injure Bei Chen while he wasn't paying attention, that would be troublesome.
“Mm-hmm!”
Bei Chen responded obediently, standing behind Sword Douluo, his heart eagerly anticipating whether he could successfully obtain both abilities of the Three Lives Willow.
Whether it was healing Life Force or the ability to seize Life Force, both were extremely powerful Spirit Abilities.
“Seven Kill Sword!”
The next moment, Sword Douluo shouted, and a faint blue longsword appeared in his right hand, emitting a strong killing intent.
Nine spirit rings rose sequentially beneath his feet.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black.
“Fourth Spirit Ability: Killing Aura Unleashed!”
The fourth spirit ring shone brightly, and a Seven Kill Sword floated in front of Sword Douluo.
From within the sword body of the Seven Kill Sword, a sword blade separated, incredibly sharp.
“Buzz!”
As the Seven Kill Sword in front of Sword Douluo trembled violently, the sword qi ahead, carrying a loud whooshing sound, fiercely stabbed towards the Three Lives Willow ahead.
“Boom!”
Feeling this chilling sword qi, the Spirit Beasts guarding the Three Lives Willow were instantly scared away, disappearing without a trace.
The entirely green Three Lives Willow also seemed to sense the crisis, and its massive willow leaves began to sway wildly.
“Whoosh!”
Just as Sword Douluo's sword qi was about to pierce the Three Lives Willow, its dense branches and leaves, with a terrifying whipping sound, resounded throughout the entire area, then fiercely clashed with Sword Douluo's sword qi.