26: Chapter 26 Purple-Gold Thunder Spear, Golden Thunder Break

"Roar!"

The giant bear grew desperate, waving its forearms as its claws trailed streaks of golden light, frantically clawing at Elder Xuan.

Every collision produced a dull metallic clang.

However, Elder Xuan’s Taotie Beast Claws were even harder than the bear's claws.

After a few exchanges, the Diamond Earth-Splitting Bear's claws were already full of nicks and dripping with blood.

"That's enough; let's not waste the kid's time."

Elder Xuan muttered, appearing somewhat impatient.

His body suddenly sank low as dense black Soul Power converged into a vortex on his right claw.

"Taotie Mountain Crusher!"

With a single strike of his claw, he hit the giant bear squarely in the chest.

Bang—!

The Diamond Earth-Splitting Bear's protective golden light shattered instantly like it was made of paper.

"Awoo!"

It let out an unwilling wail of grief as its mountain-like body crashed to the ground.

Blood mixed with metallic fragments poured from its mouth and nose, and its aura withered visibly to the naked eye.

Elder Xuan retracted his Spirit and clapped his hands.

"Kid, it's your turn."

Su Chen nodded, not daring to delay.

With a flip of his right hand, an ancient-looking short sword appeared in his palm.

This was a spirit tool; fine lightning patterns were engraved on the blade, crackling and emitting an aura of destruction.

Su Chen took a deep breath, aimed at the giant bear's massive head, and stabbed down with the sword.

Without the slightest resistance, the short sword accurately pierced the vital spot.

The Diamond Earth-Splitting Bear's massive body gave a sudden twitch, then became completely still.

The next moment, its corpse began to turn transparent, dissolving into specks of golden light that dissipated into the air.

"Buzz—!"

A spirit ring slowly rose from the points of light.

This spirit ring was pitch black all over, but it was entwined with fine golden patterns that looked like flowing metal.

The spirit ring floated quietly in mid-air, emitting energy fluctuations as sharp as a blade.

Su Chen could clearly feel the metal-attribute Soul Power within his body resonating strongly with this spirit ring.

Elder Xuan watched from the side with his arms crossed, urging him on:

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up. This old man is waiting to have a drink after you finish absorbing it."

Su Chen snapped back to his senses and, without a word, immediately sat cross-legged and circulated his Soul Power.

Guided by Su Chen, the black spirit ring entwined with golden patterns slowly merged into his body.

Buzz—!

A violent and sharp power instantly exploded within his body.

It felt as if countless small knives were stabbing down along his meridians, and the pain turned Su Chen's face pale.

He gritted his teeth hard, not daring to be distracted in the slightest.

As his Soul Power circulated, the Chaos Lightning Force quickly wove into a purple lightning net, wrapping around the rampaging golden energy layer by layer in an attempt to forcibly drag it into his dantian.

But the energy of this ten-thousand-year Diamond Earth-Splitting Bear's spirit ring was simply too overbearing.

As soon as the lightning net enveloped it, it was sliced by that sharp aura, crackling and looking as if it were about to shatter.

This was getting a bit hard to withstand.

Just then, from deep within Su Chen's dantian, a tiny wisp of five-colored airflow quietly flowed out.

Chaos Qi.

The 'cheat' has finally arrived.

The metal energy that had been incredibly wild just a moment ago instantly calmed down, obediently being led by the lightning net to merge into Su Chen's Soul Power.

The pained expression on Su Chen's face gradually relaxed.

...

Half an hour later.

Su Chen suddenly opened his eyes.

Boom!

A surge of Soul Power soared into the sky from his body.

Level 51 Spirit King!

Behind him, a miniature phantom of the Diamond Earth-Splitting Bear condensed.

He stood up, clenched his fists, and felt the explosive power within his body.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Golden Thunder Break!"

He gave a low shout and suddenly clenched his right hand forward.

A purple lightning spear entwined with golden patterns condensed out of thin air.

Shoo—!

The lightning spear tore through the air with a shrill whistle, piercing through a giant rock a hundred meters away.

Not only was a large hole blasted into the giant rock, but the cross-section was as smooth as a mirror, with fine electric arcs and scorch marks remaining.

Penetration, paralysis, explosion.

One soul skill, three special effects; this was a massive gain.

"Hahaha, not bad, not bad! This soul skill has some kick!"

Beside him, Elder Xuan took a large gulp of wine and laughed heartily with satisfaction.

Elder Xuan stopped smiling and waved his hand.

"Alright, the business is done. Let's head back to the academy."

As soon as he finished speaking, a gentle Soul Power swept up Su Chen, and the two of them turned into a streak of light, racing toward Shrek Academy.

...

Shrek Academy, Sea Gods Pavilion.

This was the true core of the academy, where the atmosphere was peaceful and solemn.

Elder Xuan led Su Chen inside with large strides, making himself right at home.

"Old Man Mu, I've brought your precious disciple back safe and sound, and he's even leveled up!"

His loud voice broke the silence of the pavilion.

On a rattan chair by the window, an old man was holding an ancient book.

He wore plain gray cloth clothes, the wrinkles on his face were deep enough to catch a fly, and his back was hunched, giving him an appearance of being on the verge of death.

He was none other than the Master of the Sea Gods Pavilion, the Dragon God Douluo Mu En.

Hearing Xuan Zi's voice, Mu En slowly put down the scroll in his hand, his dim eyes looking toward Su Chen.

"Teacher."

Su Chen bowed respectfully.

Then, he recounted everything that had happened during the trip to the Star Dou Great Forest in detail.

From how they tracked the Diamond Earth-Splitting Bear to Elder Xuan's one-shot kill, and then to the dangerous process of absorbing the spirit ring, he explained it all clearly.

"This is the fifth soul skill I obtained after absorbing the thirty-thousand-year spirit ring."

As he spoke, with a thought, Su Chen raised his right hand.

Buzz!

A purple lightning spear entwined with golden patterns instantly condensed in his palm.

On the tip of the spear, lightning and golden light intertwined, emitting a sharp aura that made the air inside the pavilion turn stagnant.

Su Chen controlled his power; the lightning spear only manifested without being fired, and then it dissipated into points of light.

The demonstration was complete.

Mu En had been listening quietly.

It was only at this moment that a faint smile appeared on his usually calm face.

He rose slowly, leaning on his cane, and walked step by step to stand before Su Chen.

He raised his withered hand and gently patted Su Chen's shoulder.

"Very good."

"To be able to absorb a thirty-thousand-year spirit ring at Level 51, and with such a stable foundation."

Mu En's tone carried undisguised gratification.

"This 'Golden Thunder Break' is fierce and overbearing, combining both strong attack and defense-breaking capabilities; it's a good soul skill."

He paused, his dim eyes seeming to have stars swirling within them.

"Your growth speed has already faintly caught up to that of Ancestor Tang San back in the day."

Hearing this, Su Chen's heart skipped a beat.

Tang San.

He was a legend that could never be bypassed in the Douluo Continent.

The weight of these words was truly heavy.

Mu En changed the subject to official business.

"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament will begin next month."

"With your current strength, you are sufficient to enter the official team."

"For the coming period, first familiarize yourself well with your new soul skill, then coordinate with your senior brothers and sisters. Do not let everyone's expectations down."

Su Chen felt a surge of warmth in his heart and nodded solemnly.

"This disciple understands and will certainly not fail the mission!"