None of the people outside had any idea what was happening within Yu Xiaogang's spiritual world.
At that moment, all eyes were fixed upon him.
The atmosphere was tense.
Everyone watched his condition nervously, afraid that something might go wrong.
The Grand Elder stood nearby with his fists tightly clenched.
His palms were soaked with sweat.
Despite his confidence in Yu Xiaogang, he couldn't completely suppress the anxiety in his heart.
After all, the young man before him was attempting something that countless Spirit Masters would never dare try in their entire lives.
A ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
As a third spirit ring.
Even now, such a feat sounded unbelievable.
Compared to the danger Yu Xiaogang faced when absorbing his first thousand-year spirit ring, the current situation appeared much safer.
Yet the Grand Elder remained nervous.
He feared failure.
He feared unexpected accidents.
Most of all, he feared losing the greatest genius the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had ever produced.
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong's expression was much calmer.
Among everyone present, she was one of the people who understood Yu Xiaogang best.
Since entering Spirit Hall Academy, they had trained together nearly every day.
Whether it was Spirit Arena battles, cultivation sessions, or sparring matches, the two spent an enormous amount of time together.
Aside from Yu Yuanzhen himself, there was probably no one more familiar with Yu Xiaogang's true abilities than Bibi Dong.
Because of that, she wasn't worried about whether he would successfully absorb the spirit ring.
If Yu Xiaogang lacked confidence, he would never have attempted it in the first place.
What truly surprised her was something else.
From the beginning until now, Yu Xiaogang had not shown even the slightest sign of discomfort.
Not once.
He hadn't frowned.
He hadn't trembled.
He hadn't shown any reaction at all.
It was as though the ten-thousand-year spirit ring wasn't affecting him.
This realization left Bibi Dong deeply shocked.
If it had been a thousand-year spirit ring, she could still understand.
But this was a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
The spiritual shock accompanying such a ring was notorious.
Even powerful Spirit Elders would have difficulty enduring it.
Yet Yu Xiaogang remained completely unaffected.
What did that mean?
It meant his spiritual strength had already reached an astonishing level.
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly.
One day, she still intended to defeat Yu Xiaogang.
That determination had never changed.
However, the more she learned about him, the more she realized how difficult that goal would be.
His terrifying combat talent.
His overwhelming intelligence.
His abnormal physical strength.
And now, his frightening spiritual power.
Each discovery made him seem even more unbeatable.
Among everyone present, the most relaxed person was undoubtedly Yu Yuanzhen.
Unlike the others, he had personally witnessed Yu Xiaogang absorb a thousand-year spirit ring as his first spirit ring.
Compared to that shocking scene, today's situation felt almost ordinary.
There wasn't even a pained expression on his son's face.
What was there to worry about?
If anything, Yu Yuanzhen felt slightly disappointed.
The only regret was that the Radiant Elemental Dragon's cultivation wasn't high enough.
If it had been older, the benefits would have been even greater.
Just as everyone thought the absorption process would continue smoothly until the end, something unexpected happened.
A dazzling light suddenly appeared around Yu Xiaogang's body.
The light gradually grew brighter.
Golden radiance gathered from all directions and wrapped around him.
Within moments, the light condensed into a sphere.
The sphere resembled an enormous eggshell.
Yu Xiaogang disappeared completely within it.
"Huh?"
Bibi Dong's eyes widened.
"What is that?"
The sudden development caught everyone by surprise.
Even Yu Yuanzhen frowned in confusion.
Only the Grand Elder froze for a brief moment before his eyes lit up with excitement.
His entire body trembled.
Then he shouted excitedly,
"This is Spirit Evolution affecting the Spirit Master himself!"
The words stunned everyone.
Bibi Dong immediately turned toward him.
"Spirit Evolution affecting the Spirit Master?"
The Grand Elder nodded repeatedly.
His breathing had become noticeably heavier.
Most spirit evolutions only affected the Martial Spirit itself.
Perhaps the spirit gained a new attribute.
Perhaps its strength increased.
Or perhaps it acquired a special ability.
Such cases were already considered fortunate.
However, there existed an even rarer phenomenon.
According to ancient records preserved by the major sects, some extraordinary spirit evolutions could affect not only the Martial Spirit but also the Spirit Master.
When that happened, the benefits were immeasurable.
The Spirit Master's innate talent would improve.
Their cultivation potential would increase.
Even their physical appearance could undergo changes.
Compared to ordinary spirit evolution, this type of transformation was considered a completely different level.
If normal spirit evolution was like upgrading a weapon, then this was upgrading both the weapon and its wielder simultaneously.
The difference was enormous.
After hearing the explanation, Bibi Dong couldn't help but gasp.
Even Yu Yuanzhen's usually calm expression became serious.
Everyone's eyes remained fixed on the sphere of light.
Nobody wanted to miss a single moment.
Time slowly passed.
One minute.
Ten minutes.
Thirty minutes.
An entire hour went by.
At first, everyone thought the process would continue for a very long time.
Yet after an hour, changes finally appeared.
The golden sphere surrounding Yu Xiaogang began to fade.
Tiny particles of light drifted away like glowing fireflies.
The eggshell-like shell gradually became transparent.
Then the figure inside slowly appeared.
Yu Xiaogang remained seated cross-legged on the ground.
His eyes were still closed.
His expression remained calm and peaceful.
However, everyone immediately noticed something different.
His appearance had changed.
The front portion of his previously black hair had turned gold.
Not a dull gold.
Not a pale gold.
But a radiant golden color identical to the light-element attacks he frequently unleashed.
It looked both noble and mysterious.
At the same time, his skin appeared smoother than before.
Almost flawless.
Under the glow of the fading light, he seemed to possess an otherworldly charm.
The transformation wasn't dramatic.
Yet it was impossible to ignore.
As the final traces of light disappeared, Yu Xiaogang slowly opened his eyes.
The moment he did, everyone froze.
Even the Grand Elder forgot to breathe.
Because his eyes had changed.
The black pupils he once possessed were gone.
In their place shone a pair of brilliant golden eyes.
Like liquid sunlight.
Like molten gold.
Like the gaze of a divine dragon descended from heaven.
The sight left everyone speechless.
Yu Xiaogang stretched lazily.
A satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Mmm..."
"Finally finished."
He rolled his shoulders and stood up.
The entire process had gone more smoothly than expected.
The moment he spoke, the Grand Elder burst into laughter.
"Hahaha!"
"Good!"
"Excellent!"
"Wonderful!"
The old man was practically glowing with excitement.
His face was completely red.
His hands rubbed together constantly as though he didn't know what to do with them.
A ten-thousand-year third spirit ring.
A spirit evolution.
And not just any spirit evolution.
One that directly affected the Spirit Master himself.
At this moment, the Grand Elder felt as though he were dreaming.
He was already imagining the future.
If nothing unexpected happened, Yu Xiaogang would almost certainly become a Titled Douluo one day.
Perhaps an even greater existence.
The future of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had never looked brighter.
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