Chapter 553: Go through fire and water, no matter what!

Wang Sheng was chewing a piece of barbecue when he suddenly looked up at Lu Yu and asked, "Lu Yu, when are we leaving? I asked you half a month ago, and you said you wanted to continue your training. Now you have reached more than 1,500 feet, and your strength has increased dramatically."

There was a hint of joking in his tone, but his eyes were full of admiration.

When Lu Yu heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly and he was silent for a moment.

He tapped his knees lightly with his fingers, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and whispered, "I'm leaving for sure, but before that, there's one more thing I have to do."

He paused, his voice turned cold, "That group of people took our soul bones and wanted to humiliate us. We can't just let this go."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the cave suddenly changed.

A flash of anger flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes, and the dagger in her hand unconsciously clenched.

Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "Lu Yu, that group of people are quite strong, almost all of them are Soul Sect-level masters. Although we have improved a lot, the gap still exists."

Ning Rongrong bit her lip, a hint of unwillingness flashed in her eyes: "They are so hateful, especially that thin guy, what he said is disgusting! But Zhu Zhuqing is right, we are probably not their opponent with our current strength."

Lu Yu's eyes swept across the crowd, calm but with an invisible majesty: "I know the gap, but I can't swallow this breath.

Over the past month and a half, our improved strength has been obvious to all.

I am level 39, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong are level 38, Oscar is level 36, and Wang Sheng is level 35.

Your improvement is inseparable from the foundation I strengthened for you with experience cards, as well as Oscar's assistance and the 15-fold speed buff. "

He paused, a complex light flashed in his eyes, "I haven't broken through to level 40 yet, because I don't have a suitable spirit ring, and I only have less than 30,000 spirit coins left.

But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a chance.”

Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Yu, with a bit of expectation and trust in their eyes.

Lu Yu would never act without a purpose. Since he proposed a plan for revenge, he must have something to rely on.

Oscar scratched his head and chuckled: "Lu Yu, do you have any secret weapons? Tell us quickly, the brothers are waiting!"

Lu Yu did not answer immediately, but closed his eyes and sank his consciousness into the system space.

His figure seemed to blend into the darkness, leaving only an imperceptible ray of light flashing in his eyes.

In the system space, an empty starry sky came into view, with countless stars rotating above the head, emitting soft light.

In front of Lu Yu, there were four soul bones emitting faint light floating. They were the trophies of their hunting of ten thousand year old soul beasts during this period. Each of them contained terrifying energy.

"Start merging."

Lu Yu muttered to himself, and his consciousness moved. The four soul bones slowly approached each other, and the light between them intertwined and collided, making a low humming sound.

The system prompt sounded beside my ears: "Are you sure you want to fuse the soul bone? There is a risk of failure in the fusion, and failure will result in the loss of soul bone."

Lu Yu took a deep breath and said decisively: "Confirmed."

During the first fusion, the soul bone's light suddenly became brighter, as if it was about to break through the constraints of space, but it only lasted for a few seconds before it exploded and dissipated into countless points of light.

Lu Yu frowned slightly, but was not discouraged.

The second fusion still failed. The light of the soul bone dimmed in the collision and eventually turned into nothingness.

Lu Yu's expression became more and more solemn. The loss of his soul bone made his heart sink, but he forced himself to calm down and said in a deep voice: "For the last time, fusion!"

After the third fusion, the light of the soul bones finally stabilized. The four soul bones slowly merged under the guidance of the system and turned into a dazzling ball of light.

A deep purple-black light flowed on the surface of the light ball, faintly revealing a terrifying pressure.

The system's voice sounded again: "Fusion successful, generating a thirty-five thousand year soul ring.

Attributes: You can obtain the skill 'Blue Dragon Tyrant Body', which increases all attributes fivefold within one minute, and the damage has a 50% splash effect; you can summon a dragon with the same attributes, with the same strength as the original body, which lasts for one minute.

Absorption limit: Any soul master."

Lu Yu's gaze was fixed on the soul ring, with a hint of heat flashing in his eyes.

A 35,000-year-old spirit ring has such powerful properties that it is enough to drive any spirit master crazy.

Skill: Blue Dragon Tyrant

It can greatly improve combat effectiveness in a short period of time, and the splash effect can cope with group battles. The ability to summon dragons is equivalent to having an extra helper of equal strength out of thin air. Such a soul ring is truly amazing.

However, a hint of hesitation flashed in Lu Yu's eyes.

His own martial spirits Zeus and Lucifer already possess many powerful skills. If they absorb this spirit ring, their strength will certainly be greatly improved, but if they encounter a stronger spirit ring in the future, they may miss the opportunity.

He took a deep breath, and Wang Sheng’s honest face appeared in his mind.

Wang Sheng followed him for a year and a half, was loyal to him, and devoted countless efforts to the team.

Whether it was assisting in battle or handling daily chores, Wang Sheng never complained.

Such teammates are worthy of his full efforts in cultivation.

At this moment, the system's artificial intelligence voice suddenly sounded: "Host, when you killed the 18,000-year-old soul beast before, you got a chance to exchange for a soul ring. You can exchange it for a powerful soul ring generated by the system for others.

The system spirit ring is far superior to the existing world spirit ring in all aspects. It is recommended for Wang Sheng to use it to avoid the trouble of hunting spirit beasts. "

When Lu Yu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He almost forgot the existence of that reward.

The spirit rings generated by the system not only save the danger of hunting spirit beasts, but also have properties and compatibility far exceeding ordinary spirit rings. Exchanging one for Wang Sheng will definitely make his strength advance by leaps and bounds.

He made a prompt decision and nodded, "Okay, prepare to exchange the spirit ring for Wang Sheng."

After exiting the system space, Lu Yu opened his eyes, glanced at the people in the cave, and said in a deep voice: "Wang Sheng, come out with me."

Wang Sheng was stunned, not understanding why Lu Yu suddenly called him, but he still stood up obediently and followed him out.

Others looked at him curiously, but seeing that Lu Yu looked serious, they did not ask any more questions.

Outside the cave, the night is as dark as ink, the night sky of the Starry Forest is dotted with stars, and the cool night breeze blows, bringing a bit of freshness.

Lu Yu brought Wang Sheng to a quiet clearing in the woods. The surrounding trees were tall and dense, blocking most of the moonlight and forming a hidden shadow.

Lu Yu stopped, turned and looked at Wang Sheng with a serious look in his eyes.

"Wang Sheng, how long have you been following me?"

Lu Yu's voice was low and calm.

Wang Sheng scratched his head and said with a silly smile, "It's been about a year and a half, Lu Yu.

I have learned a lot from hanging out with you, and my strength has also improved a lot."

There was a hint of sincerity in his tone, and his eyes were full of gratitude towards Lu Yu.

Lu Yu nodded, his eyes softened a bit: "The next battle will be quite dangerous.

I am going to improve your strength, but the process may be painful, can you bear it?"

Wang Sheng was stunned for a moment, then his eyes flashed with excitement, and he nodded without hesitation: "Yes! Lu Yu, I will listen to you no matter what you say! I can bear it no matter how painful it is!"

His voice was sonorous and powerful, carrying a heroic spirit of facing death head-on.

The corners of Lu Yu's mouth rose slightly, revealing a rare smile.

He patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder and whispered, "Okay, then get ready."

Lu Yu stood in a deep valley, surrounded by towering ancient trees and entwined vines. The sun shone through the dense branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. The air was filled with the moist smell of earth and the faint fragrance of plants.

He looked down at Wang Sheng who was sitting on a piece of bluestone, his eyes calm but with a hint of unquestionable firmness.

Wang Sheng sat cross-legged with his hands on his knees. When he looked up at Lu Yu, his eyes were full of confusion and curiosity.

Lu Yu smiled slightly, his voice gentle but revealing unquestionable majesty: "Wang Sheng, sit down, I have something to tell you."

Wang Sheng was stunned, scratched his head, and sat up straight as he was told.

Although he is one of the students of Shrek Academy, he is always careless in his daily life. Although his strength is not weak, he is only a 35th level Soul Master, which is not outstanding among the crowd.

At this moment, Lu Yu's expression made him feel a little unusual, and he couldn't help but ask: "Boss, what's the big deal you want to say?"

Lu Yu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "I want to help you change a spirit ring, a spirit ring that is strong enough.

Only when you have enough strength can you help me better and protect yourself better."

His voice was deep and powerful, as if carrying some kind of magic that made Wang Sheng's heart beat faster involuntarily.

"Change...change the spirit ring?"

Wang Sheng’s eyes widened and his pupils shrank suddenly, as if he had heard something incredible.

He stood up suddenly, his voice trembling: "Boss, you are kidding, right? Changing spirit rings? This... How is this possible? I have never heard of anyone being able to do such a thing!"

His tone was full of shock and doubt, even a hint of uneasiness.

The spirit ring is the foundation of a spirit master. It is related to the spirit master's cultivation and future. How can it be changed at will? Moreover, his first spirit ring is only a 700-year-old white tiger spirit ring. Although it is not too bad, it is really not good enough among the geniuses of Shrek Academy.

Seeing him like this, Lu Yu couldn't help but chuckle and waved his hand to signal him to sit down: "Don't worry, you will know in a while."

His tone was relaxed, yet convincingly calm.

After saying this, he closed his eyes, his consciousness sank into the system space in his mind, and whispered an order to the artificial intelligence: "System, replace the Canghai Jiaolong soul ring with Wang Sheng, replacing his existing first soul ring."

The system's cold and mechanical voice rang in Lu Yu's mind: "Command confirmed, start executing the soul ring replacement procedure."

An invisible light emanated from Lu Yu's body, transformed into a tiny stream of light, and silently sank into Wang Sheng's body.

Wang Sheng only felt an inexplicable force surging into his body, and then his face suddenly changed.

"what!"

Wang Sheng suddenly let out a low roar and his body began to tremble involuntarily.

He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turned white from the force, and beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead, as if he was enduring some unspeakable pain.

His first soul ring, the seven hundred year old White Tiger soul ring, was being crushed and peeled off by a terrifying force, and was being replaced by a brand new Canghai Dragon soul ring.

This power surged like a tide, carrying with it a deep and ancient aura, as if it came from a giant beast in the deep sea, overbearing and irresistible.

Lu Yu stood aside, his eyes fixed on Wang Sheng, and said in a low voice: "Wang Sheng, calm down! Don't resist, concentrate on absorbing this power!"

His voice was like a clear spring, penetrating Wang Sheng's confused consciousness, shocking him violently. He forced himself to suppress the distracting thoughts in his mind, clenched his teeth and began to guide the power to flow in his body.

Wang Sheng's breathing became rapid, his chest heaved violently, and the air around him seemed to become heavy because of the power surging in his body.

The power of the Canghai Dragon Soul Ring far exceeds his original White Tiger Soul Ring. It is a terrifying pressure from a ten thousand year old soul beast, carrying the vastness of the deep sea and endless domineering.

The soul beasts in the valley seemed to have sensed this breath as well. A few low roars were heard in the distance, followed by the sound of the soul beasts fleeing in all directions. Some weaker soul beasts even prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling.

As time passed, Wang Sheng's face turned from pale to rosy, and his breath became steady but increasingly fierce, as if a sleeping dragon was waking up.

Lu Yu stood aside, with his hands behind his back, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Finally, with a low dragon roar, Wang Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, and three soul rings of light rose from under his feet - black, purple, and black! The first soul ring was a ten thousand year level Cang Hai Jiaolong soul ring, emitting a deep and terrifying pressure.

Lu Yu waved his hand gently, took back the power injected into Wang Sheng's body, stepped aside, and smiled: "It's done."

Wang Sheng stood up slowly, feeling an unprecedented strength filling his body. There was a crackling sound between his bones, as if every inch of his muscles was cheering.

He looked down at his hands, his eyes revealing a strong sense of shock and confidence.

"Boss, I..."

Wang Sheng's voice was a little hoarse. He suddenly raised his head and looked at Lu Yu, his eyes full of gratitude and excitement. "I am now a level 39 Soul Master! This power... this power is too terrifying!"

He took a deep breath, feeling the surging soul power in his body, clenched his fists, and his eyes were burning with fighting spirit. "Boss, thank you! From now on, my life, Wang Sheng, is yours! I will go through fire and water for you!"

Lu Yu smiled and walked forward, gently patting Wang Sheng on the shoulder, his tone gentle but with a hint of deep meaning: "With great ability comes great responsibility.

Don’t forget, your current strength is for a better future.”

He paused, glanced at the three soul rings behind Wang Sheng, and nodded with satisfaction, "Let's go back."

Wang Sheng took a deep breath, forced himself to restrain the surging energy in his body, followed Lu Yu, and walked towards the cave.

His steps were more determined than before, and every step seemed to carry an invisible pressure, causing the surrounding grass and trees to tremble slightly.

When they returned to the cave, everyone in Shrek had been waiting for a long time.

Oscar was leaning against the entrance of the cave, chewing a sausage. When he saw Lu Yu and Wang Sheng coming back, his eyes lit up. He was about to say hello, but suddenly froze.