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Chapter 124, First Soul Ring
The excruciating pain emanating from within was like a surging tide, crashing against the nerves of the Azure Steel Rock Tiger wave after wave.
Unable to endure the excruciating torment any longer, it could only lie on the cold ground in agony, letting out pitiful howls.
Its once majestic and incredibly strong lower body was now a bloody mess, a gruesome sight that was too painful to look at.
The bladder and anus, which once had distinct functions, have now been merged into one by this horrific disaster, making them indistinguishable from each other.
Its two hind legs, which were usually strong, powerful and explosive, seemed so powerless and superfluous at this moment.
Even the slightest attempt to exert force would instantly double the intense pain, like a volcanic eruption, as if it were about to completely engulf the pain.
Worse still, having lost its crucial tail, this once invincible tiger has now completely lost its balance.
Even something as easy as turning over is now extremely difficult for it; every effort feels like a hard-fought battle against fate.
However, Wu Heyi was by no means the kind of kind-hearted, compassionate "saintly" person.
At this moment, his goal was clear and firm, without the slightest hesitation or wavering.
Once he confirmed that the Blue Steel Rock Tiger in front of him was indeed no longer able to mount any strong resistance, he stepped out from his hiding place without hesitation.
The warm sunlight, like a golden veil, fell evenly on the snow mastiff armor worn by Wu Heyi.
Under the sunlight, the snow-white, gleaming armor faintly revealed a chilling glint.
Under the cover of this chilling light, the armor shimmered with a brilliant metallic luster, like a mysterious treasure from ancient times, exuding unparalleled majesty and domineering aura.
Wu Heyi stared coldly at the Green Steel Rock Tiger lying on the ground, completely powerless to fight back, even though the situation was clearly extremely favorable to him.
However, he remained highly vigilant and cautious, deciding to adopt the most prudent and conservative strategy to deal with whatever might happen next.
Wu Heyi moved with lightning speed, rushing behind the massive and imposing Azure Steel Rock Tiger.
In the blink of an eye, a cold glint flashed in his hand, and the incomparably sharp axe drew two sharp arcs in the air, accompanied by a whistling sound. With two muffled "clangs," it struck the strong and powerful hind ankles of the Green Steel Rock Tiger.
In an instant, accompanied by a chilling tearing sound, the two tough Achilles tendons connected to the muscles were severed.
The sudden, excruciating pain was like a surging torrent, instantly spreading throughout the entire body of the Green Steel Rock Tiger and rushing straight towards its brain with overwhelming force.
In an instant, the pulverizing pain that seemed to devour its soul caused the normally ferocious beast to let out an extremely shrill roar.
However, at this moment, despite being filled with endless anger and murderous intent, and wanting to pounce on and crush the seemingly insignificant human in front of it, it was still filled with rage.
But the cruel reality was laid bare before it—its legs were crippled, and its entire lower body was a bloody mess, a truly gruesome sight.
Having lost the support of its hind legs, it could only collapse helplessly to the ground, like a lamb to the slaughter, utterly powerless to fight back.
Just then, a man named Wu Heyi slowly walked up to the huge tiger head.
Looking at the ferocious tiger head that was two or three times his own height, now hanging its head and crawling on the ground, its once fierce eyes now only held deep despair and burning hatred.
If there were an afterlife, this Azure Steel Rock Tiger secretly vowed that it would never again underestimate any human who appeared to pose no threat to it.
Alas, fate is cruel; at this moment, it has reached the end of its life and will never have the chance to fulfill this vow.
Wu Heyi held an extremely sharp axe, gathered all his strength in his arm, and swung it fiercely!
The axe blade, carrying a sharp gust of wind, flashed through the air like lightning, slashing straight at the Azure Steel Rock Tiger.
With a loud "bang," the incredibly hard skull of the Green Steel Rock Tiger shattered instantly, like fragile porcelain, splattering brain matter and blood everywhere.
Just then, the gleaming armor on Wu Heyi's body suddenly disappeared, revealing his slightly tired body.
Clearly, removing his armor after such a fierce battle would still have some negative effects on him.
Surprisingly, perhaps because he obtained his fourth spirit ring, Wu Heyi is now able to barely resist the discomfort caused by this negative state.
However, in order to recover his strength and repair his damaged bodily functions as soon as possible, Wu Heyi did not hesitate to take out a small and exquisite jade bottle from his pocket.
Upon opening the bottle, an extremely rich aura of life wafts out—it contains the invaluable Spring of Life!
He carefully poured out a drop of the crystal-clear spring of life, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it gently.
The moment that drop of life-giving spring entered his mouth, it transformed into a powerful yet gentle warm current that quickly spread to every corner of Wu Heyi's body.
The abundant life energy seemed to possess a magical power, frantically filling the emptiness within him caused by the intense battle.
Her originally pale face gradually became rosy, and her weak breathing gradually stabilized and strengthened.
Immediately afterwards, Wu Heyi extended his right hand and gently beckoned to the fallen, dead Qinggangyan Tiger.
In an instant, a deep black spirit ring slowly rose and drifted towards Wu Heyi.
As the spirit ring approached, Wu Heyi's martial spirit seemed to sense a delicious meal, eagerly opening its mouth to create a powerful suction force that swiftly and unexpectedly drew the spirit ring into it.
Looking at the scene before him, Wu Heyi couldn't help but shake his head and sigh slightly:
"What a pity! This Azure Steel Rock Tiger was already quite powerful. If it had devoted more time to cultivation, it would probably have become a renowned 10-year-old soul beast by now."
Despite feeling a slight sense of regret, Wu Heyi quickly adjusted his mindset. He knew that in this world full of crises, opportunities and challenges coexist, and only by maintaining a peaceful and tolerant heart could one go further.
Time slips away quietly, and in the blink of an eye, half a day has passed.
Just then, Wu Heyi, who had kept his eyes tightly closed, slowly opened them.
For him, this was the first time he had ever absorbed a spirit ring alone in the wilderness! Fortunately, this area was mostly the territory of 10-year-old spirit beasts.
Surprisingly, perhaps due to the oppressive aura of the powerful spirit beasts in this place, the weaker spirit beasts dared not approach easily, so Wu Heyi was not disturbed or harassed by any spirit beasts during the entire absorption process!
Everything progressed so smoothly that Wu Heyi naturally completed the perfect fusion of the soul ring and his own soul power!
After he successfully absorbed the fifth precious soul ring, an indescribable and wonderful feeling instantly welled up in his heart.
He could clearly sense that the power within his body was undergoing a tremendous change, and that surging energy was flowing wildly through his meridians like a flood bursting its banks.
Without a doubt, his strength has undergone a qualitative leap!
Even more astonishingly, with the integration of the new soul ring, the previously dormant Five Elements Armor seemed to be infused with new vitality, and was activated one by one.
They shimmered with dazzling light, emanating a chilling aura, seemingly ready to pave the way for their masters and charge into battle at any moment.