RNP Chapter 168 Youheng's Confession After the Second Awakening
Chapter 168 Youheng's Confession After the Second Awakening
Chapter 168 Youheng's Confession After Second Awakening
Deep within the Snow Emperor Castle, in a secret chamber constructed of millennia-old ice, Dai Youheng sat cross-legged.
His soul power surged like boiling ink waves, and dark golden blood seemed to flow beneath his skin, emitting a low whistling sound.
Within his sea of consciousness, the Evil Shadow Demon Tiger Martial Soul was undergoing a tremendous transformation.
The giant tiger phantom, which was originally shrouded in shadow and darkness, is now being devoured and reshaped by an aura originating from the abyss.
Under the frenzied operation of the "Golden Gang Evil-Repelling Body" technique and the impact of the immense energy of the 100,000-year-old Abyss Ice Prison Tiger Soul Ring Bone, the most fundamental shackles of the Martial Soul are being broken layer by layer.
The Snow Empress's soul floated to the side, her exquisite face bearing an unusual solemnity and anticipation.
With a light tap of her wrist, a wisp of pure, ultimate icy energy merged into Dai Youheng's torrent of energy. It wasn't suppression, but rather, like the most skilled craftsman, using his unparalleled control over energy, he guided that violent power to more precisely impact the barrier of evolution.
"Concentrate your mind and focus on the oneness of the abyss, guiding that power of the abyss to infuse your martial soul's origin. Do not resist its devouring nature; assimilate with it!" The Snow Empress's clear and cold voice resounded directly in the deepest part of Dai Youheng's spirit, like a lighthouse guiding the way through raging waves.
Dai Youheng focused his mind and did as instructed. He felt his martial spirit undergoing a fundamental leap, a power far deeper than shadows and purer than darkness was being born!
"roar--!!!"
A roar that seemed to come from the deepest hell suddenly erupted from Dai Youheng's body, causing the entire secret chamber to tremble violently. The illusory image of his martial spirit behind him solidified completely!
That was no longer just the Shadow Tiger! Its size had nearly doubled, becoming more robust, agile, and exuding a destructive power.
Dark gold, mysterious patterns emerged on its broad forehead, strong limbs, and tough back. These patterns did not appear to be painted on, but rather resembled lava flowing beneath dark rock layers, exuding a chilling majesty and ancient aura.
Its eyes were the most significant change; they were no longer the fierce, scarlet light, but had transformed into two swirling pools of molten gold. The depths of its pupils seemed to connect to an endless abyss, and a single glance from them was enough to cause an opponent's soul to sink and their fighting spirit to crumble.
Their claws and teeth became longer and sharper, gleaming with a dark, cold light capable of tearing through space, and the surrounding space was slightly distorted by their presence.
The aura emanating from it was no longer a chilling shadow, but a heavy, abyssal pressure. Simply by standing there, it seemed to be the antithesis of all light, its power of extreme evil overwhelming!
The Snow Empress exclaimed with delight, "This martial spirit is no longer the top-tier martial spirit, the Evil Shadow Demon Tiger, but the ultimate evil martial spirit, the Abyss Demon Tiger!"
The moment his martial soul evolution was complete, the enormous phantom of the abyssal demonic tiger slowly merged into Dai Youheng's body. He opened his eyes, and the phantom of the tiger's molten gold-like eyes flashed and disappeared in his eyes. A powerful aura far surpassing his previous strength gathered within his body.
Although the Abyss Demon Tiger's enhancement skills remain unchanged, the soul power required for the same enhancement time is reduced by more than half, greatly enhancing its endurance in battle.
Not only that, Dai Youheng's physique has also been strengthened once again. Now, his seventh ring is absorbing a 100,000-year soul ring, which does not require a day and a night like the sixth ring.
He slowly clenched his fist, feeling the surging, new soul power within him, imbued with the devouring properties of evil attributes, and his incredibly powerful physique. With a slight thought, his soul rings naturally appeared: three purple, two black, and one red!
The third purple soul ring was so deep it was almost black, clearly indicating that it was about to cross the thousand-year limit and touch the threshold of ten thousand years.
This is the evolution of the soul ring driven by the second awakening, just like the second awakening of the Body Sect.
A surge of immense joy welled up within him, but he did not become intoxicated by it, for he clearly sensed that a far greater and more obscure power lay dormant deep within his Martial Soul. It was like a dormant volcano, quiet yet containing astonishing potential.
This awakening doesn't seem to have fully unleashed the power of this super martial soul. The best evidence is that it only possessed the evil attribute, evolved into extreme evil, and became an ultimate martial soul, yet the enhancement levels of its several soul skills remained unchanged.
Logically speaking, if the martial soul has evolved, the soul skills should also evolve. However, this time only the evil attribute has been strengthened, which means that this second awakening is not complete.
Just then, the stunningly beautiful figure in ice blue beside him let out a soft exclamation tinged with surprise.
"Huh? This aura—" The Snow Empress's soul drifted closer to the phantom of the Abyss Demon Tiger, her slender fingers tapping lightly, sensing the almost imperceptible yet undeniably real lingering aura. A look of surprise first appeared on her exquisite face, then turned to understanding.
"Youheng." Her voice held an unprecedented solemnity, even trembling with a hint of excitement, "Your perception was correct. The potential of this Abyssal Demon Tiger far exceeds our imagination—this awakening has not yet exhausted its full power!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Youheng's illusory tiger eyes, like molten gold, flashed in his gaze as he looked at Xue Di. "Sister Xue Di, what do you mean?"
"This means that your martial soul, like that original martial soul, might possess unparalleled potential for three awakenings!" The Snow Empress's gaze was intense, as if she were looking at the most perfect work of art in the world. "This Abyss Demon Tiger is by no means the end. I can sense that at the very core of that abyss power, with your current cultivation and physique, you are far from being able to touch it."
She floated in front of Dai Youheng, her illusory eyes gazing at him with utmost seriousness. "If I'm not mistaken, the final third awakening will probably only be possible when you reach level ninety, condense your soul core, truly step into the realm of Title Douluo, and refine yourself with the power of heaven and earth."
Upon hearing this astonishing news, Dai Youheng wasn't overly excited; instead, he felt a surge of pride and anticipation as he strived for even greater heights. His gaze involuntarily fell upon the illusory figure of the Snow Emperor, who seemed to rejoice for him and plan for his future.
All the calculations and weighing of interests seemed to fade away at this moment. His voice was low, yet filled with a rare sincerity, "Third awakening, Title Douluo? Snow Empress, it sounds like a perilous peak waiting for us to climb together."
He took a step forward, and although he couldn't actually touch her, he made a gesture that was almost an embrace, enveloping Xue Di's spirit within it. His gaze was intense. "Sister Xue Di, look, even my martial spirit is telling me that our journey is still very long. It is unwilling to stop here and is still waiting for us to open that final portal together. One day, I will completely resurrect you and let you and I receive all the glory together."
The Snow Empress was slightly taken aback by his sudden embrace, and her soul body rippled slightly.
She looked at the young man before her—no, he was now an imposing young Soul Emperor—and the light in his eyes stirred her heartstrings even more than the golden eyes of the Abyss Demon Tiger.
"You little rascal—" She turned her face away slightly, her tone seemingly trying to maintain its usual coolness, but ultimately revealing a hint of barely concealed emotion, "When did you become so eloquent? You keep saying such nonsensical things."
"This isn't just wishful thinking; it's a promise," Dai Youheng said with utmost seriousness. His smile faded. "Without you, there would be no Abyss Demon Tiger today, let alone any talk of a third awakening. You've been by my side time and time again, guiding me, protecting me, and even bringing Atai and Xiaobai to me. Every roar of this martial spirit should have your voice; every future transformation must be witnessed by you."
He reached out and tried to gently stroke her cheek, smiling as he said, "So, Sister Xue Di, you must accompany me on this path. Until that so-called peak, until the Abyss Demon Tiger unleashes its final roar. You mustn't abandon me."
The Snow Empress fell silent, her icy blue soul aura flickering faintly. After a long while, she slowly turned her head, and the last trace of coldness in her clear eyes completely melted away, as if the snowfield, frozen for millennia, had finally welcomed the warm spring sunshine. She smiled softly, a smile filled with boundless peace and promise.
"Hmph, glib tongue—oh well," she shook her head with feigned helplessness, but her eyes were warm. "It's just my bad luck to be tied to you, this troublesome kid. I can't abandon you now, your martial soul potential isn't fully realized, so I naturally have to keep an eye on you to prevent you from wasting your talent like the last guy."
"However," she paused slightly, a hint of teasing in her voice, "I'll remember your words. If you fail to achieve that third awakening and resurrect me in the future, I'll laugh at you for the rest of my life."
"I won't give you that chance." Dai Youheng smiled, his smile full of confidence and satisfaction with her reaction.
Inside the secret chamber, the phantom of the Abyss Demon Tiger slowly merged into Dai Youheng's body, and its domineering pressure gradually subsided.
But what filled the air was no longer the cold fluctuation of soul power, but an incomparably warm and resilient bond.
Between them, the relationship had long transcended that of host and soul, becoming a unique symbiosis and companionship, a shared determination to reach the pinnacle together. That untapped potential was no longer an unattainable pressure, but rather a future they connected and looked forward to together.
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