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Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's disbelief, Su Ming decided to reveal his true strength, displaying six soul rings in sequence—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black—a Soul Emperor!

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

Ghost Douluo: "..."

Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed, "Su Ming, you're already a Soul Emperor!"

What? When did Su Ming reach Soul Emperor status?

Ghost Douluo's mind was racing with questions. Hadn't Su Ming only been a Soul King when the competition began? And yet, in the next moment, Su Ming clarified, "Yes, I'm currently at level 65, a Soul Emperor. And my sixth soul skill boosts mental strength, so we won't need to take the same risks as last time."

Boom! Level 65 Soul Emperor!

Though Zhu Zhuqing was surprised, she found it reasonable. After all, she had read in Su Ming's journal that his fifth soul ring was already at the hundred-thousand-year mark. It made sense his sixth ring would be even higher and that he'd rise quickly to level 65.

"But Su Ming, weren't you a Soul King when the competition started? It hasn't even been that long since then, and you're already a Soul Emperor?" Ghost Douluo was filled with disbelief.

He felt a pang of sympathy for the Spirit Hall team. He'd spent a fair amount of time with the Golden Generation, especially Hu Liena, and now Hu Liena was also a Soul Emperor. But even so, Ghost Douluo doubted she could match Su Ming.

The Spirit Hall team only had two Soul Kings, while Su Ming's Heaven Dou team now had three Soul Kings, including Zhu Zhuqing. They clearly held the advantage.

Ghost Douluo could only hope Hu Liena and Xie Yue's fusion technique might hold up against him.

Su Ming: I'm completely immune to illusions. Bet you didn't see that coming!

"Ghost Elder, I was already at the peak of the Soul King stage when the tournament started. It's natural I'd reach Soul Emperor by now."

Ghost Douluo: "Natural? Natural, my foot!"

Ghost Douluo finally understood that Su Ming held many secrets. The aura he exuded wasn't like that of an ordinary Soul Emperor at all.

Noticing Ghost Douluo's concerns, Su Ming smiled and said, "Elder, you're not worried about the Spirit Hall team, are you? Let me be straightforward—our Heaven Dou team will be the champions. I've already got my eye on those three spirit bones for the prize. I hear they're of pretty high quality."

Ghost Douluo thought to himself, Hey, you're not even part of Spirit Hall yet! Isn't this a bit bold?

"When we return from Death Valley, you can go ahead and tell the Spirit Hall team about me becoming a Soul Emperor. I don't mind. If it pushes them to improve a little, it'll make the match more interesting."

"There's just one thing: I hope the Spirit Hall team won't pull any tricks. I'm claiming this championship as a bit of recompense to Heaven Dou Academy before I join Spirit Hall."

Ghost Douluo had nothing left to say. In the end, Spirit Hall was still coming out ahead. The team might be losing a trophy, but they were gaining several highly talented soul masters. In Ghost Douluo's eyes, it was a profitable exchange.

With Su Ming's promise, Zhu Zhuqing felt entirely reassured. Moments later, two green rays entered her body—Su Ming's fourth and sixth spirit skills, boosting her vitality and mental strength.

Zhu Zhuqing immediately felt her condition improve, her spirit sense expanding several times over.

Su Ming's sixth spirit skill was truly remarkable!

If her previous mental strength could be likened to a lake, it now felt like an ocean. Without wasting any time, she focused on absorbing the soul ring's power while the enhancements remained.

Ghost Douluo observed the changes in Zhu Zhuqing's power and couldn't help but marvel. These were just Su Ming's fourth and sixth spirit skills?

Including his previous ability to speed up their energy recovery, that made three auxiliary skills! Wasn't Su Ming supposed to be a control-type soul master?

Watching Zhu Zhuqing begin her absorption, Ghost Douluo felt a mix of amazement and curiosity he dared not express.

As Zhu Zhuqing continued, she encountered no discomfort, which was expected as the ring's age was well within her limits. The only remaining challenge was the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear's lingering wrathful energy. But with Su Ming's mental power augmentation, she felt confident she could handle it.

An hour later, Zhu Zhuqing completed the most challenging phase of the absorption. Ghost Douluo finally let out a breath, relieved that nothing had gone wrong.

The Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear was bound to grant her an incredible single-target attack skill. Perhaps it might even inherit the bear's signature skill—a stroke of luck!

Half an hour later, Zhu Zhuqing had fully absorbed the bear's soul ring, and her spirit power surged from level 50 to 51.

Opening her eyes, she couldn't hide her delight. "Su Ming, Teacher, my fifth spirit skill is incredible! It's called Netherworld Rending Claws."

"When activated, my attack power increases by 500%, allowing me to deliver a single devastating strike. As I grow stronger, I might even be able to tear through space itself!"

500%!

Was this really just a ten-thousand-year soul skill? Ghost Douluo silently compared her ability to his own. In terms of effectiveness, her skill was on par with his eighth spirit skill. Terrifying indeed!

Su Ming wasn't surprised by this outcome. The Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear was unmatched in both offense and defense. Whether Zhu Zhuqing received an offensive skill or a physical enhancement, she was gaining valuable power.

"Su Ming, should we head back now? We've been out here for over a day," Zhu Zhuqing remarked, noticing the light beginning to filter through the trees.

They had made remarkable time, thanks to both Ghost Douluo and Su Ming's abilities. Su Ming's senses and amplifying skills made obtaining the fifth ring so quickly possible.

"No rush—the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear's body is valuable. Let me take care of it first," Su Ming replied with a hint of excitement.