Unfortunately, how could a mere eight-thousand-year-old Spirit Beast withstand the Sword Qi of a Titled Douluo?
A scene of great alarm unfolded: that sword qi, as thin as a cicada's wing, sharply severed the branches and leaves of the Three Lives Willow.
Seeing this, a shocking Sword Qi condensed from Sword Douluo's fingertip, and he flicked it.
The Sword Qi, strong enough to threaten a Spirit Douluo, quietly approached.
Even though the Three Lives Willow fought desperately, its ultimate fate was already foreseen.
Sword Douluo's Sword Qi, like cutting through tofu, effortlessly sliced through the Three Lives Willow.
"Boom!"
The Three Lives Willow instantly crashed to the ground like rotten wood, stirring up dust, and a rich green liquid flowed from its trunk, emanating an astonishing Life Force.
"Alright, Xiao Chen, quickly go deliver the final blow!"
Seeing that the Three Lives Willow was on the verge of death, Sword Douluo put away his Seven Kill Sword Spirit, and said to Bei Chen with a solemn expression.
Although the Three Lives Willow was almost dead from his attack, this type of Spirit Beast, the Three Lives Willow, possessed astonishing vitality, so its Life Force would still linger for a while.
He had to quickly kill it completely, otherwise, this spirit ring would be wasted.
Bei Chen jogged to the front of the Three Lives Willow, looking at the massive trunk and the faded willow leaves.
After some searching, Bei Chen finally found the root of the Three Lives Willow.
Taking out the dagger from before, he gripped it with both hands, and with a "plop" sound, plunged it into the trunk of the Three Lives Willow.
Immediately, an extremely alluring Life Force permeated the air; this was precisely the Three Lives Willow's last burst of energy.
The next moment, Bei Chen sat down cross-legged, his eyes fixed on the eight-thousand-year-old purple spirit ring gradually forming in front of him.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Once the spirit ring was completely condensed, Bei Chen brought his two fingers together, and wisps of spirit power emerged around him.
He immediately released his Life Ancient Tree, upon which a three-thousand-year-old spirit ring, a dazzling purple, enveloped Bei Chen's entire body.
"Whoosh!"
A gentle breeze swept by, and the spirit ring of the Three Lives Willow was firmly affixed to the Life Ancient Tree Martial Soul.
Suddenly, the surging spirit power within his body impacted Bei Chen's internal organs; enduring the physical pain, he silently chanted in his mind.
"System, can you help me permanently simplify the pain of absorbing spirit rings, so I don't have to simplify it every time!"
Without a doubt, the result of this simplification would probably be exactly the same as the last time.
Bei Chen considered that if he could directly simplify the pain of permanently absorbing spirit rings, he wouldn't always waste simplification opportunities.
Perfect!
"Yes!"
The System said.
"Host consumes one simplification opportunity, beginning simplification..."
"Permanently simplify the pain of spirit ring absorption → painless."
"Simplification complete!"
The System's sweet voice echoed in Bei Chen's mind.
Just as expected.
"Phew!"
Bei Chen, having received this result, was not surprised at all!
The unbearable sharp pain from before had all vanished at this moment, and an extremely concentrated Life Force continuously surged through Bei Chen's limbs and bones.
"How strange!"
"Could it really be caused by the Life Ancient Tree?"
Sword Douluo, who had been on alert the entire time, saw Bei Chen's current state, which was exactly the same as when he absorbed the previous spirit ring.
He instantly felt relieved, but the confusion in his heart could not be ignored.
It seemed that Bei Chen's third spirit ring could absorb spirit rings of ten thousand years or more, but Sword Douluo didn't know if doing so was correct.
There was already a qualitative difference between a ten-thousand-year spirit ring and a thousand-year spirit ring.
After a ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast dies, its spirit ring retains the anger, unwillingness, killing intent, and other negative emotions from its life.
All of these would erupt at the moment a Spirit Master absorbed the spirit ring, and it also carried an irresistible soul impact; Sword Douluo wondered if Bei Chen could withstand it.
Never mind!
Whether he absorbs it or not will entirely depend on Xiao Chen's own choice.
Bei Chen, just like last time, absorbed this eight-thousand-year spirit ring without any pain.
With a "bang" sound.
The intense spirit power within Bei Chen's body surged outwards, and then he opened his brilliant eyes, feeling the information of his second Spirit Ability in his mind, his face filled with wild joy.
The power level of this Spirit Ability was truly unexpected.
Bei Chen quickly absorbed the scattered Life Force around him to avoid attracting the covetous eyes of powerful Spirit Beasts.
With a "crack" sound.
After a long while, after Bei Chen had completely devoured the Life Force, he suddenly stood up and stretched his entire body.
"Xiao Chen, how is it? What kind of ability did your second Spirit Ability gain from the Three Lives Willow?"
Sword Douluo noticed that Bei Chen's physical condition was better than ever before, and his spirit power level was rapidly increasing, so he eagerly asked about Bei Chen's second Spirit Ability.
Of course, in Sword Douluo's heart, he deeply hoped that Bei Chen's second Spirit Ability would encompass both abilities of the Three Lives Willow.
"Grandpa Sword, my second Spirit Ability completely encompasses two diametrically opposite attributes: Life Healing and Life Stripping."
"Furthermore, my second Spirit Ability is equivalent to an attack system Spirit Ability. I can make the Life Leaf carry powerful cutting force, and the wounds it causes cannot heal for a short period, continuously stripping the opponent's Life Force until they die."
"The second effect, naturally, is also healing power, which is two to three times stronger compared to my first Spirit Ability."
Bei Chen excitedly told Sword Douluo.
"What!"
"That's incredible!"
"You've obtained the two most powerful Spirit Abilities of the Three Lives Willow. To be honest, I'm a little envious of your luck."
Sword Douluo said to Bei Chen with a hint of sourness in his tone; he hadn't expected Bei Chen's luck to be so heaven-defying.
A single Spirit Ability possessing two diametrically opposite attributes, a support system Spirit Ability and an attack system Spirit Ability combined into one—this was truly the first time he had seen such a bizarre spirit ring.
Bei Chen's second Spirit Ability could completely be used to confuse enemies.
Who would have thought that a Spirit Master's single Spirit Ability would contain two diametrically opposite attributes?
Alas!
Only a freak like Bei Chen was an exception.
Bei Chen's second Spirit Ability already showed a hint of being an attack system type.
A divine-level support system Spirit actually gave birth to an attack system Spirit Ability, which was truly astonishing.
To a certain extent, Bei Chen could fully develop in both the attack system and support system directions.
The Life Ancient Tree possessed a Life Domain. Even with the first and second Spirit Abilities as healing Spirit Abilities, he could completely become a top-tier support system Spirit Master.
His healing ability was comparable to the continent's top-tier healing Spirit Masters.
The remaining spirit rings could be used to acquire attack-type spirit rings.
However, Sword Douluo couldn't interfere with Bei Chen's future development; as for which direction he would ultimately choose to develop, it still depended on Bei Chen's own wishes.
Moreover, there was too much uncertainty in the Spirit Abilities that would ultimately be born after absorbing spirit rings.
Therefore, the final Spirit Ability obtained still depended on luck. Of course, Sword Douluo secretly hoped that Bei Chen could develop comprehensively.
If he possessed powerful offensive Spirit Abilities, it would provide greater protection for himself, and he wouldn't always have to rely on others' protection.