#935 - The third top Douluo on the island

Absorbing ultimate attributes is a torment for the Spring Force, and equally a trial for the Martial Soul.

As the most resilient of ultimate metals, even a single ultimate attribute might not be able to 'temper' it.

However, now there are three ultimate attributes simultaneously tempering the gauntlets, and in this process, the stagnant origin of the gauntlets is undergoing transformation.

The will of the Spring Force and the will within the Martial Soul exhibit a completely unified attitude of resistance in the face of adversity.

In Quan Li's eyes, the two resonate on a soul level, and the two weak wills amplify and stack upon each other in the resonance.

The light emanating from the Martial Soul becomes increasingly bright, and the black-gold Martial Soul radiance, in turn, gradually erodes the deep red soul light from the soul ring.

This backlash, although only a tiny counterattack, completely changes the situation where Quan Li could only passively endure the entire process.

And it is this weak counterattack that, on the contrary, infuriates the soul ring of the Evil Demon Tiger Whale King.

The violent attributes and power undergo a qualitative change as the overall energy of the soul ring increases.

The age exceeds five hundred thousand years.

After this hurdle, the energy fluctuations of the soul ring's eruption escalate sharply.

The rising black-gold profound light is once again severely suppressed, and the entire Martial Soul is quickly re-washed by the deep red soul light.

Under this storm, the black-gold gauntlets are obscured by the red light, and only a faint 'candlelight' can be seen swaying in the wind and rain.

However, even at this critical juncture, Quan Li does not give up resisting, and the black-gold gauntlets do not give up resisting.

The howling storm is absorbed by the gauntlets like a rainbow sucking water, and quickly transformed into energy to enhance themselves.

Starting from the ninety-sixth level, each level is a leap, an evolution, for a Soul Master.

How difficult it is for the already near-perfect black-gold gauntlets to complete their evolution in their current state.

However, through endless tempering, the ultimate metal, the black-gold gauntlets, is forged with an even more dazzling edge.

And this edge forcefully helps Quan Li break through the invisible shackles on his body, successfully stepping into the ninety-sixth level realm.

Quan Li's face now shows a happy smile.

But at the same time, his will has already exceeded its limit.

This man, as tough as iron and as steady as a mountain, just sits there, smiling as he falls unconscious.

The white light shining on the soul ring quickly dissipates, and the improved soul ring completely solidifies, no longer in a violent state, and merges into Quan Li's body along with the Martial Soul very obediently.

Synchronized with the disappearing white light, a emerald green light of life shines into Quan Li's unevenly heated body.

The translucent and strange body also quickly returns to its normal blood color under the direct injection of life energy.

The body, like a dying candle, is quickly rekindled, and displays its momentum and heat in a more powerful and fiery manner.

So brief that Quan Li, who could not be seen to have fainted, opened his eyes while maintaining his smile.

"Did I pass out?

It seems that this old man's cultivation is still not enough, hahaha."

Quan Li's words are by no means a lament of self-pity, but rather his open-mindedness and tenacity.

"Grandpa, congratulations on breaking through to the ninety-sixth level and becoming the third Peak Douluo of the island."

Quan Yi's voice, filled with admiration and congratulations, echoes in the room.

Quan Li smiles at the crystal ball in front of him and says, "How is it, Grandpa didn't lose face, did he?"

Quan Yi also replies with a smile, "Of course, in my heart, you will always be my role model, even now."

The two laugh heartily, quickly skipping over this embarrassing moment.

"You can try out the power of this new soul ring here.

Here, you don't have to worry about causing unnecessary damage."

Quan Yi is very confident in this soul ring, and is also eager to confirm what kind of chemical reaction it will produce after merging with the gauntlets.

Quan Li looks at the empty surroundings and says, "There's no target here, how can I test the skill's effects?"

"Don't worry, I will prepare a virtual test subject for you now."

As soon as he finishes speaking, the crystal platform disappears into the wall, and in its place, a humanoid metal sculpture emitting a black luster rises from the cracked ground.

Quan Li feels extremely strong soul power and mental power fluctuations from this 'dead object'.

"The aura of a Peak Douluo!"

Quan Li, who has just advanced to Peak Douluo, senses the aura and energy fluctuations emanating from the opposite side, which are at the same realm as him.

Quan Yi explains, "This is a test metal puppet with the same realm as you. It can truthfully reflect the effects of skills acting on the body.

You can completely regard it as a Soul Master of the same realm."

Quan Li is no longer surprised by such things.

In his opinion, this entire Condensing Ring Tower is another arm of Quan Yi, helping him handle various extra tasks.

He stares intently at the puppet opposite him, and he can also feel the puppet emitting mental power to lock onto him.

"Interesting, Xiao Yi, let's start quickly."

At Quan Li's urging, two fair white glows light up on the blurry face, acting as its eyes.

The close-fitting limbs also begin to move flexibly like a human body.

It strikes a standard boxing pose, preparing for battle.

Quan Li, facing this formidable opponent, is completely activated with the desire to fight.

"Battle start!"

At the command, Quan Li, whose entire body was relaxed, instantly transforms into a taut bowstring, blasting himself out.

However, the metal puppet is not a toy either. Its brain, like a supercomputer, instantly drives its body to make appropriate evasive actions.

The precision with which it can completely control its own body contrasts sharply with Quan Li's free will.

Quan Li's body brushes past the puppet, shooting straight towards the wall behind.

The astonishing speed and calculation ability displayed by the puppet allow it to connect very smoothly to the next attack stance.

Its entire body is as if it had moved its eyes to the back of its head separately, and its back directly transforms into its front while facing away from Quan Li.

The structure of the human body is completely meaningless to this metal puppet.

Eliminating the turning action, it quickly catches up to Quan Li's back, making a power-蓄力轰拳ing fist action.

But just then, the dark red light erupting from Quan Li's two arms behind him instantly envelops the entire space, making time in the room seem to stand still.