I've already been given the title of Douluo, and you want me to be reasonable?

Zhu Zhuqing's body trembled violently. The energy bursting from the divinely bestowed soul ring was like thousands of scorching steel whips, completely shredding her clothes.

The tattered fabric fluttered in the air, only to be instantly devoured into dust by the golden energy.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's pale skin was covered with bulging veins, and every blood vessel was swollen from the immense power. Large beads of sweat fell down her chin and were evaporated into white mist in mid-air by the high temperature.

The Netherworld Cat Martial Soul suddenly let out a shrill roar, and the dark purple light and golden energy collided violently, exploding into layers of spatial ripples behind her.

"It hurts..."

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly arched her back, a suppressed sob escaping her throat, as if she were nailed to an invisible rack.

The mysterious lines that had seeped into her skin suddenly swelled up, moving around her like living things, leaving fine beads of blood wherever they went, and scorching her skin with black marks.

Lin Yuan's pupils contracted sharply, and at the same time, he bit his fingertip and flicked out a blood talisman, which merged into the protective barrier.

The dark red runes lit up in the golden light, but could only barely slow down the energy rampage.

Seeing his disciple's face contorted in agony, a solemn expression rose in his heart. He understood that for Zhu Zhuqing to become a chosen one of the God-King level experts, this was something she had to do.

"Zhu Qing! Guard your mind and keep it clear!"

Lin Yuan shouted sharply, while simultaneously transforming his own soul power into threads, carefully probing into her meridians, attempting to guide the raging energy.

However, the power of the divinely bestowed soul ring was like a wild and ferocious beast that had broken free of its reins, easily severing the threads of soul power and unleashing a new wave of turmoil within Zhu Zhuqing's body.

Zhu Zhuqing's body suddenly convulsed violently out of control, and her suspended body began to spin rapidly, creating a golden storm that shredded all the tables and chairs in the courtyard into dust.

It seemed that the energy was too violent, and the fabric of Zhu Zhuqing's top disintegrated piece by piece under the impact of the energy.

The lotus-colored inner shirt also couldn't withstand the weight, and with another energy wave hitting, the thin fabric instantly turned into dust.

Her snow-white skin was exposed to the air, and her waist, forced into an arched posture, outlined an alluring curve.

Lin Yuan glanced at it briefly before looking away, his gaze returning to Zhu Zhuqing, fearing that the violent energy might prevent her from absorbing the true energy of the divinely bestowed soul ring.
Pfft!

Zhu Zhuqing accidentally spat out a mouthful of blood, and her whole body swayed precariously.

But her gaze grew increasingly resolute, and under the impetus of her soul power, her shattered martial soul began to reassemble, becoming even more solid than before.

"I can't lose... I must become the strongest Soul Master..."

Zhu Zhuqing murmured, once again mobilizing all his power to attack the spirit ring, continuously absorbing this energy. Even when the sound of bones breaking could be heard, he did not stop.

Zhu Zhuqing's bones made a sickening cracking sound, and blood began to seep from her skin, but she still persevered and integrated the reconstructed Netherworld Cat Martial Soul into her Soul Ring.

However, Lin Yuan, as the teacher, was the most solemn at this moment. He had raised his right hand at least three times, but then lowered it again each time.

After all, Zhu Zhuqing in front of him was his first disciple and Lin Yuan's most valued disciple. If something really happened, it would be too late to regret it.

As Zhu Zhuqing's teacher, Lin Yuan was most aware of Zhu Zhuqing's current physical condition. He could also deeply feel that Zhu Zhuqing's body was constantly teetering on the brink of collapse.

Each time Lin Yuan sensed that Zhu Zhuqing's body could no longer hold on and tried to stop her, he discovered that Zhu Zhuqing's unparalleled unwavering belief seemed to radiate a special power, forcefully helping her body persevere. Then came another face to collapse and another instance of perseverance.

Even a peak Soul Master like Lin Yuan couldn't understand what kind of power was supporting Zhu Zhuqing in front of him.

Finally, just as Lin Yuan couldn't help but raise his hand for the fourth time, preparing to stop the test of the divinely bestowed soul ring.

In an instant, the blood gushing from Zhu Zhuqing's body erupted in a spray!
"collapsed?"

The blood mist exploded in the golden light, and Zhu Zhuqing's body fell like a kite with a broken string, her aura instantly weakening.

Lin Yuan instantly flashed into the air and caught her, but his hand was covered in hot blood and sweat, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

The girl in his arms convulsed violently, her spine twisted in a bizarre arc, and sharp bone fragments even protruded from her shoulder blades, creating hideous protrusions on her skin.

The Asura inheritance mark flashed wildly between his brows as he forcefully mobilized his divine power to suppress the rampaging soul rings.

But Zhu Zhuqing suddenly sprang to her feet, her nails digging deep into his arm: "No...don't stop!"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were bloodshot, but her pupils burned with an astonishing determination. "Teacher... I... I can... I can do it..."

The Netherworld Cat Martial Soul suddenly transformed into a streak of purple light, forcefully tearing open her chest skin and disappearing into her body.

Zhu Zhuqing was in so much pain that her whole body stiffened, and the blood foam that spilled from the corner of her mouth was mixed with golden energy fragments.

Lin Yuan clearly heard the cracking sound of her bones shattering inch by inch, but then he saw her bite her tongue and spit a mouthful of blood onto her soul ring, her roar shaking the entire courtyard: "Give me...fusion!!"

The golden light suddenly surged, completely engulfing the two of them.

In the bright light, Lin Yuan saw that Zhu Zhuqing's broken meridians were reorganizing at a speed visible to the naked eye, with each new blood vessel wrapped in purple-gold patterns.

When the light finally faded, the girl collapsed weakly in his arms, a semi-transparent phantom of a ghostly cat appearing behind her, its eyes swirling with the dark red lightning of the Asura God.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan wanted to stop Zhu Zhuqing from continuing to absorb the nutrients, because if something happened to her, how could he face her mother?

Zhu Zhuqing struggled to lift her head and look at the teacher in front of her, spitting out blood from her mouth again.

"Teacher, please don't intervene. I know you're worried about me, but Zhu Zhuqing cannot fail. I know what this divinely bestowed soul ring means to the soul..."

If I give up, all of my teacher's efforts over the years will have been in vain. Even if my meridians were severed and my bones were shattered today, I would not want to disappoint my teacher.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan instinctively clenched his fists, his brows furrowing tightly. He could clearly sense that Zhu Zhuqing's body was beginning to collapse.

The shockwave from this divinely bestowed soul ring is extremely powerful; even a Soul Saint might not be able to withstand it, after all, Zhu Zhuqing is only a Soul Emperor.

In the original novel, Tang San only obtained a divinely bestowed soul ring when he was at the Soul Saint realm, but the pain he endured was unforgettable for him. Not to mention Zhu Zhuqing, who was only at level 60.

Just then, the spurting blood instantly stained the nine golden halos that were constantly impacting Zhu Zhuqing's body, and in the next moment, they had turned completely red.

(End of this chapter)