"That's good, that's good."
Hearing this, the Mountain Dragon King and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief, their faces breaking into smiles. As long as their master wasn't displeased with them, all was well.
"Master, we can sense that you currently possess a human body. We were wondering..."
"Is there anything more we can do for you?"
"Please, feel free to make any request."
At this moment, the Mountain Dragon King suddenly thought of something and asked respectfully. Their understanding of humans was naturally limited, so they could only inquire directly.
"This matter... Mountain Dragon King, could you help me evolve my Soul Spirit?"
Tang Luochuan didn't hold back either, immediately looking at the figure before him and speaking frankly.
Although his Soul Spirit was already an eighty-thousand-year Earth Dragon, its potential for further growth was still far from being realized. At the ten-thousand-year level, it could only provide four Soul Ring slots, making it difficult to even break through to the fifth ring.
Now that he had arrived in Dragon Valley, enhancing his Soul Spirit's age limit and breaking through to Soul King was undoubtedly his top priority.
"Soul Spirit?"
"What is that?"
Beside him, the Mountain Dragon King's expression turned contemplative upon hearing this. As a Dragon King, he had clearly never encountered such a term before.
"It's something similar to a Soul Ring, currently closely linked to Soul Masters—that is, humans..."
"Due to the scarcity of Soul Beasts nowadays, human Soul Masters mostly rely on absorbing Soul Spirits for breakthroughs. This here is my Soul Spirit..."
Tang Luochuan patiently explained while summoning his four ten-thousand-year Soul Rings, simultaneously releasing his eighty-thousand-year Earth Dragon Soul Spirit.
"..."
Appearing before the seven Dragon Kings, the Earth Dragon's eyes visibly flickered with panic, its entire demeanor screaming one emotion:
Confusion.
It was just a weak, pitiful eighty-thousand-year Soul Spirit—a dragon with barely a trace of True Dragon Bloodline. Standing before so many mighty figures...
Was this really appropriate?!
"This is an Earth Dragon?"
"I never knew such a thing existed. So this is a Soul Spirit?"
The Mountain Dragon King seemed deep in thought, then suddenly brightened with realization.
"Master."
"This Earth Dragon's bloodline is too lowly. How about I infuse a portion of my own bloodline into it?"
After careful consideration, he spoke earnestly.
"Oh?"
"That would work."
Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned. The gap between the Mountain Dragon King's bloodline and the Earth Dragon's wasn't just a matter of superiority—it was like a carp leaping through the Dragon Gate.
If this could truly be done, it would be more than ideal.
"Then I shall begin."
The Mountain Dragon King smiled. In the next moment, a surge of energy separated from his body and shot straight toward the Earth Dragon.
"Wuu—"
The ten-thousand-year Earth Dragon had long since awakened its intelligence. Seeing this scene, it was initially terrified.
But sensing no malice from the Mountain Dragon King, its eyes soon gleamed with excitement. As Tang Luochuan's only Soul Spirit, it had enjoyed countless benefits by his side. This time... surely nothing bad would happen.
Gradually, under the Mountain Dragon King's assistance, the Earth Dragon's form grew more robust, swelling to the size of a small hill. Its appearance also became far more ferocious.
"This..."
"It's truly becoming a Mountain Dragon."
Watching the increasingly exaggerated size of the Soul Spirit, Tang Luochuan's eyes lit up. As he thought this, his Soul Spirit completed its final transformation, becoming a Mountain Dragon.
The pitch-black ten-thousand-year Soul Ring accompanying its evolution underwent a dramatic change. The original gloomy hue vanished in a flash, replaced by a vivid crimson.
Red! Red! Red! Red!
This was the unmistakable mark of a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring.
Under the immense energy of the Mountain Dragon King, the Earth Dragon Soul Spirit broke through the bottleneck of ten thousand years in one leap, advancing to the hundred-thousand-year level.
"Mas… Master!"
The Mountain Dragon clumsily followed beside Tang Luochuan, its face filled with reverence, mimicking the Mountain Dragon King's manner of address respectfully.
"Not bad, reaching a hundred thousand years so quickly."
"It's time for me to break through to Soul King."
Tang Luochuan smiled, patting the Mountain Dragon. In the next moment, beside his original four Soul Rings, a golden light flashed, and a fifth crimson Soul Ring abruptly appeared.
His cultivation had long surpassed level 50. If not for his Soul Spirit being unable to provide more Soul Rings, he would have already become a Soul King.
Now, he was officially a five-ring Soul King.
Level 52, Power Attack System, five-ring Battle Soul King!
"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Master."
The Mountain Dragon King smiled and spoke respectfully.
"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Master—"
Beside them, the other six dragons echoed the sentiment, even the little Mountain Dragon clumsily offering its congratulations.
"There's nothing to congratulate me for."
"There's still a long road ahead."
Tang Luochuan chuckled lightly, brushing it off. This was merely five rings—he still had a very, very long journey ahead...
Well, judging by his current speed, it probably wouldn't take too long.
"By the way, these Soul Bones here…"
"Can they be absorbed?"
At this moment, Tang Luochuan suddenly thought of something and turned his gaze toward the numerous dragon bones nearby, asking instinctively.
Honestly, seeing so many Soul Bones without feeling tempted…
Was impossible.
"Of course."
Hearing this, the Mountain Dragon King nodded without hesitation.
"Although these dragon bones were once our bodies, they have been deceased for many years. If they can still serve some purpose…"
"That would be for the best."
The Mountain Dragon King's expression was solemn as he spoke bluntly.
Their dragon race had never adhered to the concept of "resting in peace." Since the dragon bones still held value, letting their master use them was undoubtedly the best arrangement. Making the most of resources was what they wished to see.
"That's good to hear."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan smiled. The value of Soul Bones on the Douluo Continent went without saying.
Especially dragon bones of this caliber. Even if he might not need them himself, giving them to Wu Lin and his friends would be an excellent choice.
After all, improving strength was the top priority.
"As for which Soul Bone I should absorb…"
A trace of contemplation flashed in Tang Luochuan's eyes, but he ultimately shook his head. Absorbing Soul Bones would boost his cultivation, and the later he absorbed them, the greater the effect.
Moreover, for him, the benefits of Soul Bones…
Were negligible.
Right now, he didn't really need them.
"Are there any Dragon Souls from the Golden Dragon lineage here?"
At this moment, Tang Luochuan suddenly thought of something and asked.
Wu Lin's second Martial Soul was now the Golden Dragon. If he could obtain the Dragon Soul and Soul Bone of the Golden Dragon lineage—preferably of the highest tier—it might elevate his Martial Soul to an even higher level.
The Soul Bone could be set aside for now, but the Dragon Soul could undoubtedly aid Wu Lin in his cultivation.
"The Golden Dragon lineage..."
"Of course, we have it."
"The Golden Dragon is a branch of the Supreme Golden Dragon King's bloodline. Within their clan, they have their own king—the previous Golden Dragon King."
The Mountain Dragon King nodded in agreement, his gaze shifting toward a radiant golden dragon corpse. As a Dragon King of considerable strength himself, the energy left behind by the other was substantial.
"That would be perfect."
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile, nodding.
"..."
One month later.
Under the nourishment of the Dragon Soul, Tang Wulin, who had been in seclusion, opened his eyes with an expression of sheer delight, his heart brimming with exhilaration.
"Brother, my Martial Soul has evolved!"
"Golden Dragon King! Though it can't compare to yours, it's still a massive breakthrough compared to before!"
He exclaimed ecstatically.
Ever since the Dragon Soul near him had suddenly transformed into a colossal entity, his cultivation had undergone a tremendous change.
By the time he regained full awareness, his Martial Soul had already evolved. To be recognized as a True Dragon worthy of the title "King" was undeniably extraordinary.
Moreover, his cultivation had skyrocketed to the 39th rank.
This speed was something he had never even dared to imagine.
"Hm?"
"Wu Lin, you're awake."
Hearing his call, Tang Luochuan on the other side leisurely opened his eyes, a faint smile on his lips as he spoke softly.
"It seems."
"You've gained quite a lot."
He said with a chuckle.
"Yes, Brother, I—"
Tang Wulin instinctively nodded, but soon, he finally noticed something amiss.
Right before him, around Tang Luochuan, floated five vivid crimson Soul Rings.
"Red..."
"Crimson!"
"100,000-year Soul Rings?!"
Tang Wulin's eyes widened in shock, unable to hold back his exclamation.
But what stunned him the most were the enormous dragon phantoms hovering beside his brother.
Without him realizing...
Just what had happened during his seclusion?!