"Da na~ da na~~"
After defeating the 30,000-year-old Earth Dragon King, Venusaur was immediately overcome with exhaustion, panting heavily.
Although Venusaur had just used Crazy Plant, it had almost exhausted all of its energy in one go, so much so that not only was the flower on its back somewhat withered, but it was also having some difficulty moving.
Fortunately, Venusaur possesses recovery moves like Root and Photosynthesis. Otherwise, given Venusaur's current state, any slightly stronger Thousand-Year Soul Beast would pose a life-or-death crisis for it.
On the other side, as Venusaur continued to recover, Qingmu's almost depleted soul power began to recover rapidly.
After gaining soul power, Qing Mu immediately activated the Grass Field and began to heal her injuries using its healing properties.
For a moment, Qing Mu almost thought she was going to die, but fortunately, the Wood Spirit Seed's defense was strong enough to withstand more than 95% of the damage from that attack.
Otherwise, even if his physical strength far exceeds that of others of the same level, he would definitely not be able to withstand it.
However, this experience also made Qingmu realize the importance of defensive moves even more deeply.
As his opponents grow stronger, the defense provided by a single Wood Spirit Seed is no longer sufficient to withstand the increasingly intense battlefield. Therefore, he must acquire a powerful defensive technique.
The moment Qingmu set up Grassy Terrain, Venusaur, having regained its mobility, immediately ran towards Qingmu.
Although Venusaur's size increased after evolving, its speed increased instead of decreasing. With the help of the sunny weather, it instantly covered a hundred meters and arrived in front of Qingmu.
"Da na?"
Venusaur called out to Qingmu anxiously, as if asking if Qingmu was alright.
Qingmu struggled to his feet, touched Venusaur's body, coughed, and said, "I'm fine, you've finally evolved."
Given its level, Ivysaur should have evolved long ago. The reason it hasn't evolved yet is simply because it lacks a trigger.
Qing Mu originally thought this opportunity would allow him to break through to the Soul Sect, but he never expected it to be such a battle.
After a while, Qing Mu's injuries had mostly healed, and her soul power had become abundant again.
Only then did Qingmu and Venusaur truly relax, because the most dangerous time should have passed.
They had just fought a fierce battle with the 30,000-year-old Earth Dragon King, and their condition was unstable. If they encountered another 10,000-year-old soul beast at this time, it would pose an extremely strong threat to them.
But after recovery, the situation is completely different.
After evolving, Venusaur's combat power is greatly improved compared to Ivysaur, not only because of the increase in stats, but also because Venusaur truly masters a Grass-type move, Crazy Plant.
The emergence of the Crazy Plant ended the situation where Venusaur lacked a powerful trump card, made up for Venusaur's current shortcomings, and enabled Qingmu and Venusaur to achieve a leap in combat power.
"I didn't expect Venusaur to be the first Crazy Plant to learn it. I originally thought it would be Solar Beam," Qingmu said with some surprise.
Although Qingmu has been laying the groundwork for Crazy Plants, Crazy Plants is undoubtedly more difficult than Solar Flare, which can be learned by leveling up.
A moment later, Qingmu finished healing completely, jumped onto Venusaur's back, and slowly walked towards the direction of the 30,000-year-old Earth Dragon King.
Before leaving, Qingmu wanted to see the opponent who had caused them such a terrible defeat one last time; today's battle was destined to be etched in his mind.
At this moment, the 30,000-year-old Earth Dragon King was beyond dead, whipped by the frenzied plant Ivysaur. A jet-black soul ring floated above his corpse, radiating a faint pressure.
"It's a pity that this soul ring is too old and its attributes are not very suitable. Otherwise, based on the performance of the 30,000-year-old Earth Dragon King just now, it might produce a stronger defensive soul skill than the 10,000-year-old Jade Shield Flower."
Qing Mu looked at the soul ring of the 30,000-year-old Earth Dragon King in front of him and said with some regret.
A 30,000-year-old dragon spirit ring is enough to serve as the seventh spirit ring for an earth-type or dragon-type martial soul, and its effect might even be better than some 40,000- or 50,000-year-old spirit rings. However, it is not suitable for Qing Mu now, so it is destined to be wasted.
"Hmm? This is...?"
Suddenly, Qingmu saw a glimmer of light among the fleshy corpse not far away.
The next moment, Venusaur extended a vine, burrowed into the flesh, and took out what was inside.
When Qingmu saw what Venusaur had taken out, his eyes lit up.
"That's a soul bone!"
Upon seeing that it was actually a soul bone, Qing Mu's breathing became somewhat rapid.
He had previously thought that the Ten Thousand Year Jade Shield Flower hadn't dropped a Soul Bone, but now it had dropped an even better Thirty Thousand Year Soul Bone for him.
Although the soul bone produced by this 30,000-year-old Earth Dragon King was not a skull or torso bone, but just an ordinary right leg bone, judging from the performance of the Earth Dragon King just now, the soul skill contained within it should be quite good.
After absorbing this soul bone, he should be able to greatly increase his combat abilities.
In addition, the defensive skill he acquired as his fourth spirit ring allows him to play a greater role against Venusaur in high-level battles.
"Da na!"
After seeing the Soul Bone, Venusaur's eyes lit up. Having been with Qing Mu, he naturally knew that this was a rare and valuable item for Soul Masters.
Venusaur immediately retracted its vines and handed the Soul Bone to Qingmu.
Upon receiving the soul bone, Qing Mu did not choose to absorb it immediately.
Soul bones can be absorbed at any time, but the soul ring of the Ten Thousand Year Jade Shield Flower will probably dissipate if he doesn't go back to absorb it.
Immediately, Qing Mu conjured a white ball of light in his hand, which, under his control, floated above him and Venusaur like a small sun.
After being exposed to the sun, Venusaur's color became even more vibrant green.
Qingmu said to Venusaur, "Venusaur, let's go back and absorb the spirit rings!"
"Da na!"
Venusaur nodded, then carried Qingmu quickly in the direction they had come from.
Although their battle seemed to last a long time, in reality, less than half an hour had passed since they killed the Eternal Jade Shield Flower.
During this period, not even a ten-thousand-year soul ring, let alone a hundred-year soul ring, would dissipate so quickly.
Soon, Qingmu and the others arrived at the location where they had killed the Eternal Jade Shield Flower. Above those emerald green crystals, a black soul ring still floated quietly.
Qing Mu adjusted his state slightly, then made a gesture with his right hand and began refining.