Chapter 144 Shocking the Body Sect: Liu Yuan's Fifth Soul Ring is Truly 100,000 Years Old!
Inside the main sect's mountain gate, an unprecedented wave of discussion was currently taking place.
Many elite disciples who had just finished months or even half a year of seclusion heard not the lingering joy of their sect's victory, but news of Liu Yuan's journey to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for his fifth spirit ring, which would last for 100,000 years.
This news was undoubtedly a huge shock to the disciples who were immersed in martial spirit theory and physical tempering.
"This is absolutely outrageous."
An inner disciple whose cultivation had reached the Soul King realm frowned and spoke to his companion beside him.
"According to common knowledge in our Soul Master world, the upper limit for the fifth Soul Ring is usually between 12,000 and 15,000 years."
"Even though our Body Sect has a secret technique for second awakening that can strengthen the body, we have never heard of anyone being able to directly cross a tenfold gap and touch the threshold of 100,000 years that represents a qualitative change."
"yes."
Another disciple nodded in agreement.
"A 100,000-year soul ring not only contains a massive energy surge, but also an extremely terrifying soul shock."
"With a level 50 soul power, can the strength of the meridians really withstand that level of spatial origin infusion? This is practically playing with one's life."
The disciples' shock was not unfounded.
In their understanding, the correspondence between level and the age of the soul ring is a dead law, and any attempt to significantly exceed this limit will often result in the body exploding and dying.
"You must believe in Junior Brother Liu Yuan; he will definitely succeed."
Just as everyone was discussing and wondering, a steady and deep voice came from the corner of the corridor.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Long Aotian walking steadily towards them.
His aura was now several degrees deeper than during the Soul Master Competition, clearly indicating that he had benefited greatly from his arduous training during this period.
"Senior Brother!"
Upon seeing Long Aotian, all the disciples of the Body Sect bowed respectfully with solemn expressions.
Long Aotian stood still in front of everyone, his gaze sweeping calmly over his junior brothers who looked surprised and doubtful.
He looked at the distant horizon and spoke again:
"Junior Brother Liu Yuan has always been able to create miracles."
"If it were someone else, they would probably not succeed in this kind of thing, and it could even be said to be suicidal."
"But it's different if it's Junior Brother Liu Yuan. His double pupil origin and physical endurance can no longer be measured by ordinary standards."
Long Aotian had the most direct experience of Liu Yuan's strength.
Since the start of the Continental Soul Master Tournament, he has witnessed firsthand how Liu Yuan has repeatedly shattered so-called "common sense."
In his view, since Du Busi dared to let Liu Yuan challenge the 100,000-year-old Red Ring, it meant that he was very confident.
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Body Sect calmed down considerably, their initial anxiety and doubts subsided.
Long Aotian held immense prestige within the sect. Since even the number one among the younger generation had such unwavering faith in him, they naturally didn't say anything more, simply nodding in agreement.
Seeing this, Long Aotian did not linger any longer.
His current goal is very clear: to improve his strength as much as possible before Liu Yuan returns.
Because he could already foresee that Liu Yuan's return would bring a tremendous increase in power.
He didn't want to fall too far behind Liu Yuan.
So at this moment, he gave a slight nod to everyone, then turned around again and walked towards the training ground on the back mountain.
Several more days have passed in a flash.
Although the atmosphere within the Body Sect appeared calm on the surface these past few days, everyone's nerves were on edge.
Several days later, one afternoon, two dazzling streaks of light pierced the sky, accompanied by a sharp sonic boom, and the entire sect's mountain gate was instantly thrown into turmoil.
"The sect leader and Senior Brother Liu Yuan are back!"
The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the sect within minutes.
Whether they were young disciples practicing in the training ground, elites tempering their bodies in a medicinal bath, or elders in seclusion handling sect affairs, they all put down what they were doing the moment they heard the news.
They didn't even bother to wipe the sweat from their foreheads or change out of their training clothes. They all unleashed their full speed, running or leaping, and converged on the direction of the sect's main hall.
At this moment, every member of the Body Sect was filled with extreme anticipation and urgency.
They were so eager to verify what was a matter that would be recorded in the sect's history—was Liu Yuan's fifth soul ring really the legendary 100,000-year red ring?
"Could it be?" a disciple asked himself in a low voice as he hurried along.
"Probably? With the sect leader personally escorting them, plus Senior Brother Liu Yuan's talent, the chances of success are very high."
"If it's true, then Senior Brother Liu Yuan has truly made history! A level 50 Red Ring—who in the entire Douluo Continent has ever achieved that in ten thousand years?"
"Stop guessing, let's go! Let's see, we'll know as soon as we look!"
When the group arrived at the sect's main hall, the hall was already packed with people inside and out.
Elder Chen and several other top experts who remained at the sect were already waiting in front.
They quickly entered the main hall.
At the end of the line of sight, Poison Undying stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his face.
Beside him, Liu Yuan stood calmly, dressed in a white robe.
His clothes were neat and his aura was restrained, but the subtle sense of composure he exuded made everyone present feel a chill in their hearts.
Long Aotian, Elder Chen, and the others quickly stepped forward.
Elder Chen, as a powerful elder of the sect, disregarded formalities and, after a brief greeting, went straight to the point:
"Sect Master, Liu Yuan, did you succeed?"
This question instantly silenced the noisy hall, making it so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Hundreds of eyes were fixed on Liu Yuan, awaiting the final answer.
Seeing the hungry looks in everyone's eyes, Du Bu Si simply smiled faintly and turned to look at Liu Yuan:
"It seems everyone is quite interested in your fifth spirit ring. Even Elder Chen can't wait."
Poison Immortal patted Liu Yuan on the shoulder, his tone revealing an undisguised pride: "Show us, Liu Yuan. Since everyone wants to see, let them see the results of your work."
Liu Yuan calmly agreed: "Okay."
He took a small step forward and stood in the most prominent position in the center of the hall.
The next moment, Liu Yuan's double pupils suddenly lit up with a purple-gold divine light.
Immediately afterwards, an extremely powerful soul force aura, filled with spatial suppression, erupted from his body.
As his soul power pulsed, one soul ring after another rose up from beneath his feet.
Yellow, purple, black, black...
Although the appearance of the first four spirit rings put pressure on the disciples, their eyes were all fixed on the back.
Immediately afterwards, an extremely rich, eerie, and domineering crimson color bloomed without warning.
It was a 100,000-year-old soul ring with a dark red luster.
It remained firmly in fifth place, surrounding Liu Yuan, and the crimson aura it emitted even turned the walls of the entire hall dark red.
As the soul rings pulsed, the unique pressure of a 100,000-year-old space beast spread outwards like a tide, pressing down on the nerves of everyone present.
That splash of red magnified in everyone's eyes, becoming the sole focus of attention in the world at that moment.
The entire room fell silent instantly.
(End of chapter)