svetikya Chapter 19 Target Locked: Ghost Spider
Chapter 19 Target Locked: Ghost Spider
After leaving the underworld, Qian Daoliu disappeared without saying a word, turning into a streak of light, leaving Bibi Dong and Lin Yu staring at each other.
After a long silence, Bibi Dong finally spoke, patting Lin Yu's head with satisfaction, and said, "Little Yu, starting tomorrow, you must come to report your cultivation progress to your teacher every day, understand?"
"Yes, teacher, I understand."
"Alright, you've just absorbed the soul bone, go back and stabilize it first, then get some rest."
Back in the cabin, Lin Yu opened the Gate of Hell; he was going to try out the new Soul Bone skill he had acquired.
Within the underworld, he immediately summoned the ghost bride.
Lin Yu stood in a deathly gray fog.
The figure of the ghost bride floated in front of them, her red veil moving without wind, her wedding dress so red it seemed to drip blood, standing out starkly in the monotonous gray space.
Testing on living people is definitely not an option. If I really turn someone into an idiot, that crazy woman Bibi Dong would skin me alive.
Anyway, Little Red is an inanimate object, so it should be able to withstand it.
Lin Yu took a deep breath and focused his mind.
The cold bone in his head began to heat up, and a strange energy he had never experienced before flowed along his nerves to his eyes.
The field of vision suddenly changed.
The originally gray world now features some distorted lines.
He stared at the ghost bride's face, which was covered by a veil, and a thought struck him.
"Soul torn apart!"
There was no earth-shattering explosion, nor any dazzling light effects.
The air distorted only slightly.
An invisible spike, too sharp to be seen with the naked eye, instantly traversed space and pierced the ghost bride's forehead.
Lin Yu nervously rubbed his hands together.
one second.
two seconds.
The ghost bride remained completely still, not even lifting the red veil in the slightest.
"...That's it?"
Lin Yu scratched his head, feeling a little uneasy.
This is a mental skull skill that's over ten thousand years old, why does it feel like a tickle?
Is it because she is an inanimate object, without a soul, that she is immune?
He tried releasing it again, this time increasing the output of his soul power.
There was still no response.
"Never mind, let's not break it."
Lin Yu quickly stopped. This was his strongest fighting force right now. If something really happened to it, there would be nowhere to repair it.
He waved his hand listlessly, preparing to take the ghost bride back to the gates of hell.
Just before the red shadow disappeared.
A faint, eerie blue light flickered in the ghost bride's originally empty and dull eyes.
The luster vanished in an instant, so quickly it was as if it had never appeared.
Lin Yu, who was looking down at his own soul power consumption, completely missed this scene.
……
Half a month is but a fleeting moment in the long cultivation career of a Soul Master.
But for some people in Wuhun City, these past two weeks have been nothing short of robbery.
News of the Spirit Hall suddenly starting to buy large quantities of whale glue spread like wildfire.
Whale glue, originally intended only for use in the bedroom by the nobility, saw its price increase more than tenfold overnight.
There are even rumors that the Golden Crocodile Douluo, the Second Elder of the Hall of Offerings who has been out of the public eye for a long time, personally led a group of people out to sea to hunt down the Deep Sea Demon Whale and bring back some high-grade whale glue to nourish his grandson.
Spies from various factions ran themselves ragged, but still couldn't find out what exactly had gone wrong with the Spirit Hall.
Meanwhile, Lin Yu, the instigator, was currently soaking in a huge wooden tub, grimacing in pain.
The bucket contained not water, but a viscous liquid bubbling with black bubbles, emitting a nauseating, fishy stench.
"Hiss—! This 'Undying Scripture of the Underworld' is deadly to practice!"
Lin Yu gritted his teeth, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
This isn't cultivation; it's practically torture by a thousand cuts.
Every trace of death seeps into his pores, like a dull knife cutting his flesh and grinding his bones.
But he could feel that his meridians were becoming more and more resilient and expansive under the cleansing of this deathly aura, and his bones were faintly exuding a jade-like texture.
Although he only leveled up twice in the past two weeks, this was still the result of the aid of whale glue and the accumulation of countless rare medicinal materials from the Spirit Hall.
For an ordinary person, this amount of resources would have already boosted their level four or five by now.
Most of the soul power was intercepted by this domineering technique and used to reshape the physical body.
"call……"
Lin Yu jumped out of the tub and casually wrapped himself in a long robe.
Feeling the surge of power within him, he clenched his fist.
I'm at level 20.
Finally, I can get my second spirit ring.
Pushing open the door, the sunlight was a bit too bright.
Before he could adjust to the light, an extremely arrogant laugh came from outside the courtyard.
"Hahaha! Lin Yu! Where have you been hiding? I heard you haven't left your house for the past two weeks, are you scared?"
Lin Yu rolled his eyes.
That voice—it's definitely Yan, that blockhead.
The courtyard gate was violently pushed open.
Yan strode in, followed by Xie Yue, who looked helpless, and Hu Liena, who watched the show with her arms crossed.
Half a month later, Yan had clearly gotten much stronger, looking like a moving volcano, radiating a scorching aura.
The most striking feature was the two pulsating spirit rings on his body.
Yellow, purple.
"Yo, isn't this Young Master Yan?" Lin Yu leaned against the doorframe, yawning lazily. "What's wrong, itching for a beating again?"
Yan sneered, pointing his finger at Lin Yu's nose: "Enough nonsense! You were lucky last time. This time, I absorbed a super-limited-age spirit ring, greatly increasing my strength! Today, I'll beat you to a pulp and show you who's the boss of the Golden Generation!"
"Xie Yue, Nana, you're my witnesses! If I lose today, I'll steer clear of him from now on!"
Yan was brimming with confidence.
His second soul skill is an extremely powerful amplification skill. Combined with the explosive power of the Flame Lord, he dares to challenge not only a near-Great Soul Master, but even a Soul Venerable.
Xie Yue shrugged: "You're asking for trouble, don't drag us into it."
Hu Liena stared at Lin Yu with great interest: "Junior brother, be careful, Yan is serious this time."
Lin Yu sighed and clapped his hands helplessly.
"Since you're so eager to get beaten up, I'll grant your wish. But let's make it clear first, I won't pay for your medical expenses if you get hurt."
"Arrogant!"
Yan roared, the ground beneath his feet cracked, and he charged forward like a cannonball.
Second Soul Skill: Hellfire!
The purple soul ring shone brightly, and dark red flames instantly ignited on Yan's body. His size doubled, and his already imposing physique now resembled a giant fire beast.
A wave of heat hit us, scorching and distorting even the surrounding air.
This punch was incredibly powerful!
Lin Yu stood still, without moving an inch.
He simply snapped his fingers.
"Little Red, you're out here to greet customers."
That eerie and ancient gate to hell appeared out of nowhere.
A red figure darted out from within in an instant.
Yan's fist was still three meters away from Lin Yu when it was blocked by a pale, slender hand.
There were no special effects from any soul skills, nor any energy fluctuations.
It was just an ordinary hand that lightly pressed down on Yan's fist, which was burning with raging flames.
laugh--
The flames seemed to have encountered their natural enemy and were extinguished instantly.
Yan's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.
He felt as if his punch had landed in a stagnant pool, all the power vanishing without a trace.
Before he could react, a red shadow flashed.
The ghost bride was already right in front of him.
Beneath that red veil, something seemed to be watching him, sending a chill down his spine.
next second.
Her red sleeves, like whips, lashed fiercely across Yan's face.
Snapped!
A crisp sound echoed in the courtyard.
Yan's massive body was whipped so hard it spun around three times before flying out like a tattered sack, crashing heavily against the wall and becoming impossible to remove.
The entire room fell silent.
Xie Yue's mouth dropped open, his jaw almost falling to the ground.
Hu Liena's beautiful eyes widened, her red lips slightly parted, completely unable to believe what she was seeing.
This is Yan, at his peak, having activated his second soul skill!
A slap?
He was instantly killed with just one slap?
Lin Yu blew away non-existent dust from his fingernails and looked innocently at Yan, who was embedded in the wall.
"See? I told you you'd get beaten up, but you wouldn't believe me."
Yan struggled to slide down the wall, half of his face swollen and looking utterly bewildered.
"No...it can't be...my fire...how could it have gone out..."
His prized hellfire didn't even manage to ignite a spark in front of that eerie woman in red!
Lin Yu ignored his breakdown and turned to wave at Hu Liena.
"Senior sister, could you please drag this thing back? Don't let it dirty my yard. I still need to go to the Papal Palace to see my teacher."
After saying that, he put away the ghost bride, hummed a little tune, and walked out of the courtyard, leaving the three of them in a mess.
……
Pope's Palace.
In front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, Bibi Dong stood with her hands behind her back, her long purple dress trailing on the ground, making her look noble and aloof.
"Level 20 already?"
She turned around and looked at Lin Yu as he walked in, a rare hint of gentleness appearing on her usually cold face.
"Although it's a bit slow, the foundation is quite solid. You've absorbed the whale gel quite well."
Lin Yu bowed respectfully: "Thanks to your guidance, teacher."
"Stop being so cheeky." Bibi Dong glared at him. "Now that you've reached level 20, it's time to get your second spirit ring. Have you thought it through? Should we have Ghostly Charm take you this time?"
"Teacher, I want to go hunt the Ghost Spider."
Lin Yu raised his head and revealed his long-considered goal.
Upon hearing these four words, Bibi Dong's pupils contracted slightly.
"Ghostly Spider?"
"Are you sure you can absorb its spirit ring?"
A confident smile appeared on Lin Yu's face as he said, "Teacher, my martial soul can directly and forcibly absorb soul rings, there won't be any problems."
Bibi Dong stared at him for a long time.
A hint of admiration flashed in those purple eyes.
This kid's taste is just what she likes.
If you're going to do something, do it the absolute best.
"it is good."
Bibi Dong flicked her sleeve and turned to walk out of the main hall.
"I will personally take you there."
Lin Yu was stunned for a moment.
"Oh? You're going in person, teacher?"
Bibi Dong stopped, turned her head, and her voice carried a chilling coldness.
"What? You dislike me?"
"No, no! It's my honor!" Lin Yu quickly followed, but inwardly he was cursing.
Oh no, oh no! With this crazy woman personally taking action, that Ghostly Spider is probably going to be tortured to the point of questioning its very existence.
The doors of the Papal Palace were flung open with a roar.
Bibi Dong, scepter in hand, strode out. Sunlight shone on her papal robes, which symbolized supreme power, reflecting a light that was too dazzling to look directly at.
"Let's go to the Star Dou Great Forest."