149: Chapter 149 Su Ling Advances, Who Will Be the Top-Tier Martial Soul?

Hu Liena was absorbing a spirit ring, and Liu Erlong had gone back to rest, so Su Ling looked at the System panel again; there were still five red treasure chests left.

"System, open one red treasure chest," Su Ling thought to himself.

[Ding... Opened one red treasure chest, congratulations to the Host for obtaining Yearning Heartbroken Red * 1]

It was actually this thing, the King of Flowers, and it was also the most top-tier existence among immortal-grade medicinal herbs.

"Forget it, System, open the remaining four red treasure chests."

[Ding... Opened four red treasure chests, congratulations to the Host for obtaining a top-tier Spirit * 1, a 100,000-year Spirit Bone * 1, 100,000-year Whale Glue * 3 units, and a super qianlong submarine * 1]

Another top-tier Spirit?

Damn, System, are you deliberately trying to piss me off? You know I can't fuse with it, yet you still give it to me.

However, this Spirit Bone is actually reliable!

A 100,000-year Right Leg Bone, fire-attributed, perfect for Liu Erlong to use.

Furthermore, this was the first time Su Ling had opened a 100,000-year Whale Glue; extracted from a 100,000-year whale-type Spirit Beast, its effects shouldn't be bad, it must be a good item.

Finally, this super qianlong submarine was what interested Su Ling the most.

[super qianlong submarine: Manufactured using the skeletons of nine Ten-Thousand-Year deep-sea flood dragons as a foundation, it is 23 meters in total length and seven meters at its widest point. It comes with a defensive protective shield, can carry up to 30 people, can defend against attacks from Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, and can dive to a maximum depth of 1,000 meters underwater.]

This thing seems pretty good too!

With this thing, I won't need to go auction that so-called Dragon Abyss Submarine when I go to Sea God Island.

Compared to this super qianlong submarine, the Dragon Abyss Submarine is just trash.

One is a fragile shell that can only withstand century-level Spirit Beasts, while the other is a top-tier defense that can withstand the attacks of Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

Looking at Liu Erlong, who returned today, she had already completed her 72nd victory.

However, Su Ling did not give her the Spirit Bone immediately; it wouldn't be too late to give it to her when both Liu Erlong and he were close to 90 victories.

The next day, Liu Erlong went to the Hell Slaughter Arena as usual, while Su Ling stayed at home to Cultivate.

Hu Liena's absorption of the spirit ring took a bit longer this time.

It wasn't until six more days had passed that she finished.

Liu Erlong participated in one match every day and had now accumulated 78 consecutive victories.

As soon as Hu Liena opened her eyes, she saw Su Ling watching her from the front, and her face instantly flushed slightly.

[Ding... Hu Liena's favorability +2, obtained black treasure chest * 2]

[Ding... Hu Liena's favorability is greater than or equal to 90]

[Bound Goddess: Hu Liena]

[Goddess Comprehensive Value: 96]

[Favorability: 91 (Love cannot be extricated, the heart can no longer hold others)]

[Bonding Effect: The Host can obtain 40% of the bound Goddess's daily Cultivation effect, without reducing the bound Goddess's Cultivation speed.]

[Bonding Skill 1: Charm (Passive Skill, Host's personal Charm increased by 40%)]

[Bonding Skill 2: Heart Demon Illusion (Active Skill, after releasing, it can make the enemy fall into their own Heart Demon illusion, but there is a certain chance for the skill to fail; the current success rate is 40%)]

[Bonding Skill 3: Perception (When Hu Liena encounters danger within 1,000 meters of the Host, the Host can perceive her location immediately).]

The third skill was still Perception, but this skill was still useful in Slaughter City.

Hu Liena's favorability had reached 91, so things would be more convenient in the future.

"Su Ling, thank you!"

After saying these words, Hu Liena always felt like she had said them many times, and she felt quite embarrassed in her heart.

"Nana, you are being too polite; after all, we will be a family in the future," Su Ling said.

A family?

But in Hu Liena's heart, she still couldn't let go of Spirit Hall.

A favorability above 90 only made her love Su Ling so much that she couldn't extricate herself, and her heart could no longer hold others; it wouldn't mean she would betray her stance.

And a favorability of 96 would mean being willing to sacrifice everything for you; these few words were enough to explain what "everything" meant.

"Okay, a family!" Facing Su Ling, Hu Liena also said these words.

"Nana, what level is your Soul Power now? How many years did you make this Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast spirit ring reach?" Su Ling asked.

Hu Liena revealed an excited expression and said, "Su Ling, this spirit ring is truly too powerful. I actually managed to make it just exceed the 50,000-year limit; it should be considered an over-level absorption."

Generally speaking, a level 70 Spirit Master can absorb a spirit ring from a Spirit Beast not exceeding 50,000 years.

"Congratulations, you didn't waste this spirit ring," Su Ling responded with a smile.

"Sigh... If I had absorbed it at level 80, maybe I could have really reached the limit of 99,999 years."

"Fortunately, I broke through the current limit, and my Soul Power has also reached level 72."

Su Ling said, "Nana, from now on, you shouldn't be afraid of the challenges in the Hell Slaughter Arena, right?"

"As long as I don't run into you and Sister Liu, I'm definitely not afraid," Hu Liena replied, feeling truly lucky.

Looking at Su Ling at this moment, the more she liked him.

The 40% Charm bonus made Hu Liena unable to control herself.

Actually, this kind of Charm was more like a seduction; Hu Liena hadn't even realized that she, who excelled at Charm, would one day be charmed by a man.

[Ding... Hu Liena's favorability +1, obtained purple treasure chest * 1]

In just this moment, Hu Liena had increased her favorability again.

It seems that this Charm increase is also a good thing.

At this time, Hu Liena had also accumulated over 40 victories.

"Nana, what comes next depends on you and Sister Liu, especially you. As long as you can control your Killing Intent and your body has no problems, try to participate in one slaughter match every day," Su Ling said.

"Mm, I will!" Hu Liena said. She was full of confidence now, and crucially, she also had the Carefree Travel footwork that Su Ling had taught her, which increased her battlefield survivability.

After Hu Liena advanced to a Spirit Saint, she and Liu Erlong often went to the Hell Slaughter Arena together, while Su Ling went occasionally.

However, later on, Liu Erlong's progress began to slow down, while Hu Liena began to speed up.

It was mainly because Liu Erlong needed to control her Killing Intent, causing her progress to slow down.

Finally, on the 330th day after Su Ling and Liu Erlong entered, which was about eleven months later, Su Ling, Liu Erlong, and Hu Liena all simultaneously reached 89 victories.

During this period, Su Ling did not give Hu Liena any good items, just daily interaction; although there was extremely high Charm, Hu Liena's favorability did not increase and remained at 92 points.

Early morning!

After the three of them finished breakfast together, Su Ling said, "How is your control of Killing Intent? Can you continue fighting?"

"Of course we can!" Liu Erlong and Hu Liena said simultaneously.

"Su Ling, are we going to the Hell Slaughter Arena today? Didn't you say that once we pass 90 matches, the Enforcement Team will come looking for us?" Liu Erlong said.

Su Ling nodded and said, "That is indeed the case!"

"Therefore, we still need to improve a bit!"

"Nana, I will accompany you first today. Sister Liu, you take this Spirit Bone to absorb, and try to raise your Soul Power to level 90 as soon as possible."

After Su Ling finished speaking, he took out a 100,000-year Spirit Bone.

All the Spirit Bone on Liu Erlong's body were given by Su Ling, and she was only missing a head Spirit Bone and a Right Leg Bone.

This 100,000-year one was a Right Leg Bone.

"Okay! Then I won't be polite." Liu Erlong took it directly. To Su Ling, she had no way to repay him; if she really wanted to repay him, then she would just have to put in more effort and cooperate more during intimate interactions.

Because of this, Hu Liena even rubbed her eyes, somewhat unable to believe what she was seeing before her.

Casually taking out a 100,000-year Spirit Bone; are 100,000-year Spirit Bones free, or does Su Ling just have too many of them?

"Let's go, Nana. Sister Liu has experience in absorbing Spirit Bones, so don't worry," Su Ling said.

"Mm!"

Before long, the two of them entered the Hell Slaughter Arena together, and Hu Liena unsurprisingly obtained her 90th victory.

After she reached 90 victories, people from Slaughter City came again, but this time it wasn't the Enforcement Team; it was a Hell Envoy.

For example, the two women who led Su Ling and Liu Erlong into Slaughter City together with Kate were Hell Envoys.

Hell Envoys must be women, and at the same time, their Soul Power must reach level 70 or above. Additionally, the number of consecutive victories in the Hell Slaughter Arena must reach more than 30 victories.

Previously, Hu Liena was not a Spirit Saint and had not displayed Spirit Saint-level Soul Power, so no one had come to find her for the time being.

At this moment, when she displayed Spirit Saint-level Soul Power, someone came to recruit her.

Of course, they wouldn't suspect that Hu Liena had advanced to a Spirit Saint in Slaughter City, after all, it was common knowledge that one could not obtain a spirit ring in Slaughter City.

So at this time, people could only think of one possibility, which was that she had previously hidden her Soul Power intensity.

Facing the invitation, Hu Liena didn't agree immediately, nor did she say she wouldn't agree; she just said she would consider it.

Actually, this wasn't the first group to come and try to recruit Hu Liena. She had already rejected several before this. Because she was sent in by a Slaughter God, these people didn't dare to make a move against her in the shadows.

Meanwhile, inside a palace in Slaughter City.

"Captain, that 8225 still didn't participate in the ninetieth match today," a middle-aged Spirit Douluo said.

"Keep watching him. From now on, as long as he doesn't participate in the ninetieth match, there's no need to notify me," Laris said.

His mission was to prevent Spirit Masters from reaching one hundred victories; as long as they didn't reach one hundred wins, it didn't matter.

"Yes, Captain!"

Su Ling and Hu Liena returned home together. Seeing Liu Erlong absorbing a spirit ring, Hu Liena felt quite envious. Su Ling actually had a Spirit Bone that was suitable for her.

However, Su Ling didn't intend to give it to her right now!

Sometimes, one enjoys food more after being hungry for a while. He would let her be envious for a while before considering whether to give her a suitable 100,000-year Spirit Bone. As it happened, a 100,000-year Spirit Bone he had opened previously was one she could absorb.

"Nana, go Cultivate on your own. I feel like I'm going to have a Breakthrough today!" Su Ling said.

"Ah... Su Ling, haven't you only just reached level 88?" Hu Liena asked, her face full of surprise. How long had it been since Su Ling reached level 88?

It seemed like only a little over a hundred days had passed, certainly less than two hundred, and yet he was about to have a Breakthrough.

Was the Spirit Douluo level really that easy to Cultivate?

If it were truly that easy, the number of Titled Douluo on the continent would have multiplied several times over.

"There is food in the kitchen; make something for yourself. Also, don't go to the Hell Slaughter Arena alone without me," Su Ling said in a commanding tone.

After saying this, Su Ling returned to the tent, sat cross-legged, and began to Cultivate.

After such a long time, Su Ling had accumulated quite a lot of cultivation effects from the goddesses.

"He actually ordered me around?" Hu Liena seemed a bit angry, but the next second, she calmed down. She couldn't seem to muster any real anger, and in her heart, she didn't blame Su Ling at all.

At this moment, all the cultivation effects from the goddesses during this period were gathering within Su Ling's body!

This time, there was about half a year's worth of cultivation effects all converging, and combined with Su Ling's own cultivation, his Soul Power was increasing rapidly.

After about six hours, Su Ling's Soul Power finally completed a Breakthrough, reaching level 89.

After reaching level 89, the cultivation effects were basically exhausted.

This was mainly because Xue Muyan, a level 97 expert, had been Cultivating desperately, bringing in a large amount of cultivation effects, followed by Liu Erlong.

After all, Liu Erlong's cultivation effects were given to him at 100%, and several months ago, Liu Erlong had also achieved a Breakthrough to level 87.

Combining the two of them resulted in a lot, and with the other accumulations, it wasn't difficult for Su Ling to have a Breakthrough to level 89.

After all, Su Ling himself worked hard to Cultivate every day, and his progress in Soul Power was not insignificant.

When the cultivation ended, Su Ling felt his Soul Power and thought about whether he should consider raising his Soul Power to level 90.

He only needed to consume one more immortal-grade medicinal herb, and reaching level 90 wouldn't be a problem; even absorbing a Spirit Bone would suffice.

As for Spirit Bones, he still had 100,000-year ones, but they weren't particularly suitable for him; absorbing them would be a bit forced.

Then there was the spirit ring; he only had 100,000-year spirit rings on him right now, not million-year ones, and he didn't have any golden treasure chests currently.

But his eighth spirit ring was already a million-year one; was a 100,000-year ninth spirit ring appropriate?

As long as he was willing, Su Ling could become a Titled Douluo at the age of twenty-four.

However, for Su Ling, he didn't want to compromise yet.

Sigh... forget it. He would focus on nurturing Sister Liu first. Once she reached Titled Douluo and they performed a Fusion, they could still clear Slaughter City. Even if the Slaughter King came, they should be able to handle it.

If he could get Hu Liena's favorability to 96 points or higher, he would have one more person for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

After thinking for a while, Su Ling got up and walked out of the tent.

However, as soon as he stepped out, he saw Hu Liena Cultivating in the garden.

"Nana, I'm finished here. You can go to the Hell Slaughter Arena now," Su Ling said.

"Okay!" Hu Liena immediately stopped her cultivation.

The two of them went to Slaughter City again.

Seven days later!

The competition at the Hell Slaughter Arena ended, and Hu Liena finally increased her winning streak to ninety-nine matches.

In the original novel, it took her more than two, nearly three years.

But now that she had met Su Ling, Su Ling had removed her worries and even given her Spirit Bones, spirit rings, and immortal-grade medicinal herbs to help her improve.

Filled with gratitude, when Hu Liena walked to Su Ling's side, she actually took the initiative to hold Su Ling's hand and walked out of the Hell Slaughter Arena together.

"Ding... Hu Liena's favorability +2. Obtained Black Treasure Chest *1, Red Treasure Chest *1."

At this moment, Hu Liena's favorability had reached 94 points.

After they returned home together, Liu Erlong also successfully absorbed the 100,000-year Spirit Bone.

However, her Soul Power didn't increase by much, only rising from her original level 87 base to level 88.

"Nana, congratulations on achieving ninety-nine victories," Liu Erlong said, walking over and patting Hu Liena on the shoulder.

Hu Liena said, "If it weren't for your restraint, I would have reached ninety-nine wins long ago, or even left Slaughter City with one hundred wins. I owe everything I have today to Brother Su Ling and Sister Liu."

From this moment on, Hu Liena's form of address for Su Ling also changed.

Sigh...

Liu Erlong sighed and said helplessly, "Su Ling, it seems I won't be able to reach level 90."

"Who says you can't? If I say you can, you definitely can," Su Ling said with a serious face.

After saying this, Su Ling took out another Spirit Bone and handed it to Hu Liena, who was beside him.

"Nana, I know you also want this 100,000-year-level Spirit Bone. Although this one isn't a perfect fit for you, it's definitely enough. You can absorb it."

"Ah... r-really? You're giving me a 100,000-year Spirit Bone?" Hu Liena reached out, her hands trembling slightly.

"I'm giving it to you, so take it. Hurry up and absorb it," Su Ling said.

"Okay!" Hu Liena took the Spirit Bone and immediately went back to her room to prepare to absorb the Spirit Bone.

Her Soul Power had already reached level 73. If she absorbed this 100,000-year Spirit Bone, what level would she reach?

[Ding... Hu Liena's favorability +3. Obtained Black Treasure Chest *2, Red Treasure Chest *1.]

[Ding... Hu Liena's favorability is greater than or equal to 96.]

[Bound Goddess: Hu Liena]

[Goddess Comprehensive Value: 96]

[Favorability: 97 (Willing to sacrifice everything for you)]

[Binding Effect: The host can obtain 50% of the bound goddess's daily cultivation effects without reducing the bound goddess's cultivation speed.]

[Bound Skill 1: Charm (Passive skill, host's personal Charm increased by 50%)]

[Bound Skill 2: Heart Demon Illusion (Active skill, after releasing, can cause enemies to fall into their own Heart Demon illusions, but there is a certain chance of skill failure; current success rate is 50%)]

[Bound Skill 3: Perception (When Hu Liena encounters danger within two thousand meters of the host, the host can immediately perceive her location)]

[Bound Skill 4: Fusion (Unleash a Martial Soul Fusion Skill by merging into the host's body; can be stacked with other goddesses)]

Success. Looking at the Hu Liena panel status displayed by the System, Su Ling was in a very good mood. He had finally managed to handle this little girl.

With a favorability of 97, she definitely wasn't going anywhere.

Even if Su Ling asked her to betray Spirit Hall, it would be possible.

"Su Ling, you seem very happy!" Liu Erlong said.

Su Ling smiled and said, "A little bit, but I will make you, Sister Liu, even happier."

"Oh, how will you make me happy?" Liu Erlong pursed her lips, and many images of Su Ling's miraculous strength flashed through her mind.

"Uh..."

"I mean letting you, Sister Liu, reach level 90."

"Ah... that. But I have already reached a Bottleneck now, and it's very difficult to improve further. Even if I absorb another 100,000-year Spirit Bone, there's no way," Liu Erlong analyzed.

"Sister Liu, what if you had one more Spirit, and then absorbed two 100,000-year spirit rings? What level would you be able to reach then?"

He originally only had one top-tier Spirit, but he had recently opened another one.

Since he couldn't use it himself, he might as well give one to Liu Erlong now, allowing Liu Erlong to reach the Titled Douluo level, and then obtain the Slaughter God Domain. Then, the trip to Slaughter City could be considered a success.

Moreover, the faster Liu Erlong improved, the more cultivation effect feedback Su Ling could obtain from the goddess. It was killing two birds with one stone!