Douluo Continent: Blue Overlord

Chapter 30 Preparations for the Second Awakening

Yu Tiancheng is now twelve years old. Due to his vigorous blood and energy, he has developed exceptionally strong. His face has lost its childishness, and to outsiders, he looks like a sunny and handsome seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth.

Standing next to seventeen-year-old Dugu Yan, no one could tell that they were five years apart.

Yu Tiancheng's soul power level has now reached level 44.

The Exceeding Limit Soul Rings provide Yu Tiancheng with an additional two levels of Soul Power for each ring.

After deducting the six-level boost from the spirit ring itself, his spirit power increased by four levels each year through his own cultivation.

Although it was slightly lower than the expected five levels per year, Yu Tiancheng was not discouraged.

First of all, this speed is already extremely astonishing, even surpassing the three levels per year of Tang San, the chosen one of destiny.

Secondly, this is because the dual-cycle body tempering cultivation method uses most of the absorbed energy to temper the physical body, which slows down the rate of soul power improvement.

Tempering the body lays the foundation for subsequent absorption of spirit rings beyond limits, ice and fire body tempering, and the second awakening of the martial spirit.

In terms of choosing spirit rings, he still mainly focuses on amplification-type spirit skills:

The second spirit ring was taken from a Tyrannosaurus Rex that was about 2500 years old, and the spirit skill "Tyrannosaurus Strike" was obtained.

This powerful offensive soul skill can greatly increase attack power, with an increase of up to 300%.

Its most terrifying aspect is its extremely fast casting speed, almost instantaneous, and with virtually no other restrictions besides the consumption of soul power.

If the opposing Soul Master is unaware of this technique, they will be caught off guard and severely injured in an instant.

The third spirit ring came from a thunder pterosaur that was about 7000 years old, and he gained the spirit skill "Thunder Dragon Wing".

This soul skill is rare even among flying soul skills. It not only grants extremely fast flight ability, but the hardness of its dragon wings is also related to Yu Tiancheng's physical strength. In addition, the lightning attribute makes these dragon wings have both powerful offensive and defensive capabilities.

The fourth spirit ring was taken from a 13000-year-old Vajra Armored Dragon, and the spirit skill "Vajra Armored Body" was obtained.

After casting, the entire body is covered with a layer of soul power armor, while greatly increasing all resistances to wind, fire, lightning, ice, poison, etc.; its defense and resistance increases are directly proportional to the strength of the soul power.

Yu Tiancheng's current soul ring configuration is yellow, purple, purple, and black. Once revealed, it will surely be earth-shattering.

After obtaining his fourth spirit ring, he can undergo complete dragon transformation, and his combat power is no weaker than that of a Spirit Emperor.

Fortunately, the probing by the Heavenly Dou royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School five years ago has passed, and the major troubles have been largely eliminated.

Furthermore, as Yu Tiancheng and Dugu Yan's relationship grew increasingly close, even if there were occasional minor troubles, Dugu Yan was able to resolve them easily.

Dugu Yan's original cultivation progress was about 2.6 levels per year, which was considered normal for a genius.

Since she started cultivating with Yu Tiancheng, her soul power has increased at a monstrous rate of three levels per year.

Thanks to her body tempering training and the aid of the precious medicine whale glue, although she did not have as many years of experience absorbing soul rings as Yu Tiancheng, she still far surpassed ordinary people, and her soul power level has now reached level 45.

"call!"

Yu Tiancheng stretched his muscles and bones, which made a slight popping sound.

He looked at Dugu Yan beside him, who was wiping her body with a towel, and said, "Yanzi, I need to go out for a while."

Dugu Yan paused slightly, looked up at him, her emerald green eyes questioning.

"Do you still remember what I promised back then?" Yu Tiancheng said in a steady voice, "Back then I said that when I reached level 40, I would absorb those two immortal herbs and then detoxify you and your grandson."

The time just hasn't come yet. Now that I've gone out to run some errands and come back, I'll go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

When Dugu Yan heard Yu Tiancheng mention the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and the two highly poisonous immortal herbs, her expression changed drastically.

She grabbed Yu Tiancheng's arm, her voice filled with worry and pleading: "6"

Tiancheng, don't take the risk! Grandpa already said he's giving up on his promise to you.

Grandpa and I have long considered you family, and we don't want you to gamble your life for that promise!

There are other ways to slow down the poisoning, aren't there?

Her words were sincere, and her eyes even glistened with tears.

After Yu Tiancheng broke through to level 40, both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan tacitly kept quiet about the antidote.

Unexpectedly, Yu Tiancheng brought it up again at this moment.

Feeling her sincere emotions, Yu Tiancheng felt a warmth in his heart, but his eyes became even more determined.

He gently patted the back of her hand and said softly, "Yanzi, I understand your and Grandpa's feelings. But this isn't just about fulfilling a promise; it's my lifelong pursuit!"

He paused for a moment and then explained, "This is about the second awakening of the martial spirit!"

The key to awakening lies in a dangerous environment that brings extreme pressure.

That Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, an extreme place formed by the intertwining of the two polar forces of ice and fire, is a unique and perfect location.

As for those two highly poisonous immortal herbs, they were merely the catalyst; without them, I might not have dared to step into the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire!

Dugu Yan had heard Yu Tiancheng mention that the original martial soul could awaken a second time. Although she did not know the specific changes after awakening, she understood that the benefits were enormous.

Knowing he wouldn't give up, she became even more nervous: "How confident are you?"

"Ninety-eight percent!" Yu Tiancheng said decisively, with unquestionable confidence, "I have been preparing for this for five years!"

Whale glue, body tempering cultivation, full-body dragon transformation, and super-limit absorption of soul rings —

Every step was taken to withstand the power of ice and fire. Now, only the final step remains.

Seeing Dugu Yan's still worried face, Yu Tiancheng changed the subject: "Do you know what the second awakening of a martial soul means?"

Dugu Yan shook her head; Yu Tiancheng had not explained in detail beforehand.

Yu Tiancheng's lips curled into a smile: "It means a leap in strength in all aspects!"

The second awakening of one's main martial soul is divided into three grades: Black Iron (20% increase), Bronze (50% increase), and my goal is 100% for Silver!

"100%?!" Dugu Yan exclaimed in shock, her bright eyes widening in disbelief.

Seeing Dugu Yan's slightly parted red lips in shock, Yu Tiancheng's eyes flashed with a smile, and he couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch the tip of her nose: "How about it, now you understand why I had to go, right?"

The intimate gesture brought Dugu Yan back to her senses, a blush rising to her cheeks. She scolded playfully, "You're always so reckless! Which ancient book did you find this basis for this time?"

"Alright, alright," Yu Tiancheng couldn't explain the source of the information, so he could only smile and take Dugu Yan's hand. "It's getting late, let's go back. After I finish some preparations before I go out, I'll take you to witness a miracle."

"Hmph, I just hope you don't get roasted to a crisp or frozen solid!" Dugu Yan retorted, but let him lead her away.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she stopped and said sourly, "By the way, Ning Rongrong left the academy—you wouldn't have—"

"Is it to be with her?"

As soon as the words were spoken, a palpable sense of jealousy filled the air.

However, Yu Tiancheng looked bewildered: "Ning Rongrong left? Why?"