Chapter 334
Over here!
Immediately afterwards, a series of ancient and strange syllables flowed from Xiao Wu's slightly parted lips.
The sound was not human language; its tone was sometimes high-pitched and clear, sometimes low and distant, carrying a peculiar rhythm, as if it resonated with this ancient forest, the stars in the night sky, and the earth beneath one's feet.
As the strange syllables were chanted, Xiao Wu's originally bright and lively eyes began to undergo an astonishing change—her clear black pupils, as if stained by a blood moon, quickly transformed into a pure and deep scarlet red!
Two yellow spirit rings, as if summoned, quietly emerged from her body, encircling her and pulsating rhythmically up and down like loyal satellites, emitting a soft yellow light.
At the same time, a huge, hazy white phantom slowly coalesced and took shape behind her.
The phantom became clearer and clearer; it was a rabbit that was pure white, as if it had been sculpted from the purest moonlight!
It has a slender and elegant body, erect ears, and ruby-like eyes that sparkle with spiritual light—it is Xiao Wu's martial soul form, the Soft Bone Charming Rabbit!
This phantom was not an inanimate object; it seemed to be absorbing and releasing the energy of heaven and earth, following Xiao Wu's breathing and the rhythm of her soul rings.
Just as the illusory image of the Jade Rabbit was fully revealed, a sudden change occurred!
A faint, reddish halo, like the first rays of dawn, began to emanate from Xiao Wu's body.
The red light was initially very faint, enveloping her like a thin veil.
But soon, the red light became stronger and more intense at a speed visible to the naked eye!
In a few breaths, the red light had become like viscous blood, or like a burning flame, completely enveloping Xiao Wu and the jade rabbit phantom behind her, forming a huge red cocoon of light several meters in diameter.
The cocoon of light emanated strong life waves and soul power, making it exceptionally dazzling in this dark forest.
Titan Ape Erming lay quietly behind Xiao Wu, his massive body like the most loyal fortress.
Its enormous yellow crystal eyes were fixed on Xiao Wu in the red light, its gaze gentle and focused, with an indescribable longing and satisfaction hidden deep within.
It longed to see Xiao Wu become stronger and was pleased that she chose to take this crucial step in the forest, under its protection.
Erming was surrounded by an extremely thin yet incredibly tough earthen-yellow aura. This aura was not for defense, but rather formed a powerful force field that isolated the intense soul power fluctuations emitted by Xiaowu during her advancement, preventing her aura from leaking out and causing unnecessary trouble. At the same time, it also blocked all external interference.
Time slipped away silently.
The red light inside the cocoon pulsed and pulsated like a living heart.
Each pulse becomes more concentrated, and the energy it contains becomes even more powerful.
Gradually, from the depths of that thick, blood-red light, a layer of noble and mysterious purple radiance began to emerge!
The purple light initially appeared scattered like stardust, but as the red energy was continuously compressed and condensed, the purple light began to converge and take shape.
The specks of purple starlight floated and shimmered in the red light, eventually, as if drawn by an invisible hand, slowly and steadily coalesced into a ring shape!
It was a pure purple halo formed from pure soul power and moonlight and starlight!
It floated in the red light, radiating a deep and powerful energy fluctuation. This was Xiao Wu's third spirit ring—the Thousand-Year Spirit Ring!
It did not come from the plunder of hunting soul beasts, but rather from the accumulation and transformation of her own 100,000 years of cultivation. It was a product of the resonance between the origin of life and the rules of heaven and earth!
The purple spirit ring slowly descended, carrying an undeniable majesty, and landed on Xiao Wu's head as she sat cross-legged in the center of the red light.
The moment the spirit ring touched Xiao Wu's body, her body trembled slightly.
A slight repulsion and vibration occurred between the newly formed thousand-year soul ring and the two existing yellow hundred-year soul rings.
The rhythm of the three halos briefly became disordered, the energy flows colliding and emitting a faint hum. However, the red light within Xiao Wu's body suddenly surged!
The powerful force originating from her 100,000-year-old origin erupted instantly, like a warm furnace, gently and firmly enveloping and forging the newly formed purple soul ring.
The red light acted like a highly precise regulator, smoothing out the energy conflicts between the spirit rings and guiding the energy of the purple spirit ring to slowly merge into Xiao Wu's meridians, bones, and martial spirit.
Under the powerful harmonizing and suppressing effect of the red light, the vibration of the purple soul ring quickly subsided.
It began to hover steadily beside Xiao Wu, maintaining a harmonious rhythm with the other two yellow spirit rings, forming a perfect balance among the three.
Three spirit rings—yellow, yellow, and purple—slowly rotated around Xiao Wu at the center, emitting stable and powerful spirit energy fluctuations.
With the third spirit ring fully stabilized, an even more powerful life force erupted from Xiao Wu's body.
Her body seemed to be undergoing subtle and beautiful changes under the nourishment of this power.
The once slightly immature figure of the young girl has become more fluid and harmonious, like a flower bud that has sprouted branches and leaves overnight.
Her chest was slightly raised, her waist appeared more slender and supple, and her hips were outlined with a more rounded and full curve. The girlish beauty was shedding its childishness and quietly transforming into a youthful and radiant feminine charm.
The contours of her face seemed to have lost some of their youthful appearance, gaining more composure and determination. The agility and majesty of a 100,000-year-old soul beast between her brows were faintly visible beneath her human body.
The giant jade rabbit phantom behind her also underwent a significant change the moment her third soul ring returned to its place!
The phantom became more solid, no longer a hazy shadow, but as if it had a tangible form. Its white fur was clearly visible, and its ruby-like eyes were more lively and spirited. One could even feel the life force and soul power fluctuations emanating from it, which were of the same origin as Xiao Wu's.
The connection between the phantom and Xiao Wu became even closer, as if it had become part of the extension of her power.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the forest.
Lin Xia took the lead, her figure like a ghost blending into the night, darting through the complex terrain at high speed.
He was incredibly fast, yet he always managed to avoid obstacles with pinpoint accuracy, as if he knew every inch of this forest like the back of his hand.
His mental energy was highly concentrated, spreading out like an invisible radar network, capturing the remaining, violent and unique energy aura belonging to the Titan Giant Ape in the air, as well as... a trace of extremely weak soul power fluctuations belonging to Xiao Wu.
This aura was already very faint due to the Titan Ape's deliberate concealment. If Lin Xia's mental strength had not far surpassed that of ordinary people and he had not been prepared in advance, he would have been almost unable to detect it.
"Over here!"
Lin Xia's voice was deep and decisive, guiding the team behind her.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong followed closely behind him.
With her martial spirit in her body, Zhu Zhuqing's agility as a Netherworld Cat allowed her to move freely in the forest, her sharp eyes scanning her surroundings.
Ning Rongrong seemed to be struggling, but the light of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda always enveloped Lin Xia and Zhu Zhuqing, providing them with a speed boost.
Lin Xia's powerful soul force shield also partially enveloped them, resisting the wind pressure from their high-speed movement and the occasional brush against the branches and leaves. (End of Chapter)