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"Roar—!"
The Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor howled in agony, its cries resembling ghostly wails, as dark green blood gushed out violently, splattering across the Nether White Tiger's body. The blood only added another layer of ferocity and dominance to its already awe-inspiring presence.
The spray of blood seemed to ignite the Nether White Tiger's primal beastly nature. With a sudden pull, it grabbed the Ant Emperor's other foreclaw and tore it apart once more.
Another loud crack echoed, and the second foreclaw was ripped away. Blood spurted wildly, and the unbearable pain left the Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor utterly powerless. Enduring the torment, it buried its head into the ground, gasping heavily in great, ragged breaths.
The Nether White Tiger lifted its massive claw and pressed down hard on the Ant Emperor's head, preventing it from rising, before speaking.
"Dai Weisi, Grandpa has already subdued this beast. Hurry and finish it off! If it loses too much blood, it may die on its own."
"Alright!"
Dai Weisi no longer hesitated. He unleashed the external spirit bone of the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear, his arms transforming into massive, dark-golden bear claws.
Still in the midst of his White Tiger Vajra Transformation, Dai Weisi's robust physique, swollen muscles, and the sheer size of his bear claws made him look like an unstoppable predator, a true feral tiger in human form.
Opening his Icefire Demonic Eyes, Dai Weisi located the vulnerable spot at the back of the Ant Emperor's neck. This section, necessary for its head to swivel, lacked the hard shell of its exoskeleton and was instead made of "soft" flesh.
Of course, "soft" was only relative. Compared to its jet-black carapace, the exposed flesh was indeed vulnerable.
Dai Weisi gathered his strength in secret, golden light flaring along both arms. With a sudden strike, he drove his claws forward. His five fingers pierced like blades, stabbing straight into the Ant Emperor's throat. Hot blood spurted violently, drenching him.
At that moment, his right arm plunged deep into the Ant Emperor's throat. With a forward motion, his blade-like hand sliced apart the flesh of its neck.
Though not yet dead, the Ant Emperor was in torment worse than death itself. The pain was unbearable, and its will to fight had collapsed. The thought of avenging its brother had long faded—now it only longed for a swift death to end the agony.
Dai Weisi surged all his soul power into his palm, releasing a Geng Metal Shockwave. The blast, as sharp and unyielding as a diamond drill, pierced through the Ant Emperor's flesh and utterly destroyed its brain.
With its brain annihilated, the Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor's body went limp. Its eyes rolled back as it completely perished. A blood-red aura burst forth, condensing into a massive hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.
The sight made Dai Weisi's eyes shine with excitement. He muttered in disbelief:
"A hundred-thousand-year spirit ring—the very dream of countless spirit masters, the top treasure on every spirit master's wish list—it's finally mine!"
"A hundred-thousand-year spirit ring…"
Dai Tianxing released the Martial Soul Fusion Skill. He and Zhu Lingyun stood together, their eyes fixated on the radiant ring. The Ant Emperor's spirit ring shone with a ruby-like brilliance, carved as if by nature's own hand into a perfect masterpiece. It was so dazzling that they could hardly bear to blink.
After a long moment, Dai Tianxing came back to his senses and said, "Dai Weisi, hurry and absorb the spirit ring. Your grandmother and I will guard you."
"Understood."
Dai Weisi immediately sat cross-legged, summoning the Sacred White Tiger Martial Soul. Guiding his soul power, he began attaching the Ant Emperor's spirit ring to his martial soul.
At once, a violent spiritual shock surged into his mind, rushing straight toward his skull. A splitting pain wracked him, and he let out a muffled groan of pain.
The Ant Emperor had been brutally slain by the three of them, its death soaked in hatred and resentment. Its lingering soul shock was far stronger than that of ordinary spirit beasts.
"Roar—!"
Within Dai Weisi's spiritual sea, the Ant Emperor's soul projection appeared before him, launching a fierce assault with guttural growls.
It was as if the beast were snarling: Even in death, I will never let you absorb my spirit ring! The grudge for killing my brother is irreconcilable. If I cannot kill you, then I'll drag you into death with me!
Seeing its vicious charge, Dai Weisi gathered all his spiritual strength. His soul manifested into the form of the Sacred White Tiger, emanating the supreme pressure of the Beast Sovereign as he engaged in a fierce battle with the Ant Emperor's soul.
Though the Ant Emperor was ferocious, it was only a soul remnant. The oppressive might of the Sacred White Tiger suppressed it to some degree. Moreover, its soul was rapidly dissipating. If it could not defeat Dai Weisi's Sacred White Tiger within a limited time, it would be unable to drag him down with it.
Sensing the overwhelming pressure radiating from Dai Weisi, the Ant Emperor faltered, its movements slowing noticeably. Even so, it fought on desperately within Dai Weisi's spiritual sea.
Outside, as time passed second by second, Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun watched Dai Weisi endure the brutal spiritual shock. Their faces were full of tension and worry, afraid that the force might overwhelm him.
Thankfully, after ten long hours, Dai Weisi's expression finally eased. Inside his spiritual sea, the Ant Emperor's soul had completely dissipated, leaving behind only a pure essence of soul power.
Once he refined this power, Dai Weisi would awaken stronger than ever.
Seeing him survive the ordeal, Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun finally smiled, their anxious hearts at ease.
Six hours later, Dai Weisi slowly opened his eyes. At once, his grandparents rushed to his side. Zhu Lingyun asked with concern, "Dai Weisi, are you alright? How do you feel? Absorbing a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring beyond your level—was it too much for you?"
"Grandmother, I'm fine." Dai Weisi shook his head, then summoned the Sacred White Tiger Martial Soul, activating Martial Soul Possession.
As his soul power surged, seven rings appeared one by one: yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, and red. That seventh ring—blood-red and radiant—shone with unparalleled brilliance, like the most exquisite work of art.
Gazing at Dai Weisi's seventh ring, Dai Tianxing was filled with pride. My grandson has gained a hundred-thousand-year seventh spirit ring. His talent will surely surpass all in the history of the Douluo Continent!
Chuckling, he said, "Dai Weisi, let your grandmother and me see the True Body of your Sacred White Tiger."
"Gladly!"
A confident smile tugged at Dai Weisi's lips. Now a level seventy-four Assault System Spirit Saint, he was eager to test his seventh spirit ability—Martial Soul True Body!
"Martial Soul True Body: Sacred White Tiger!"
He poured his soul power into the seventh spirit ring. The crimson ring shone brilliantly as the vast energy within him erupted like a fountain from every pore of his body.
In the end, the torrent of energy enveloped Dai Weisi completely, transforming him into the colossal form of the Sacred White Tiger.
Unlike the phantom projections of Martial Soul Possession, this was no half-fusion. Here, Dai Weisi and the Sacred White Tiger had become one.
Simply put, Martial Soul Possession only allowed one to wield forty to fifty percent of a martial soul's true strength.
But with the awakening of the Martial Soul True Body, the full might of the martial soul was completely unleashed.
(End of Chapter)