21st level!
22nd level!
23rd level!
And still rising!
Lin Yu's soul power continued to increase without stopping!
24th level!
Even after reaching level 24, it kept going—but unfortunately, it ultimately couldn't break through to level 25.
"Phew! This time I only gained four levels of soul power?" Lin Yu slowly opened his eyes and exhaled deeply.
Seeing Lin Yu's expression of slight dissatisfaction, Qian Renxue couldn't help but say, "Hey, you just gained four levels from absorbing a soul ring, and you're still not satisfied?"
"Yeah! I thought I could at least reach level 25…"
Qian Renxue rolled her eyes, speechless. "That's already ridiculously heaven-defying, okay? Normal soul masters would be thrilled to gain even two levels!"
"Hehe, but whether it's level 24 or 25 doesn't really matter," Lin Yu suddenly said with high spirits, "because my soul power is about to reach level 30."
"W-What do you mean?"
Everyone was stunned.
"Back in the Sunset Forest, I only absorbed the body-enhancing immortal herbs. I haven't yet taken the ones that stabilize the foundation, improve aptitude, and greatly enhance soul power. I'm planning to take that now."
As he spoke, Lin Yu took out the immortal herb he had yet to use—aside from the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot.
The one practically tailor-made for him:
The Seven-Colored Purple Golden Flower.
Before coming here, Lin Yu had already made up his mind—
After absorbing the second soul ring, he would immediately take the immortal herb to boost his soul power directly to level 30!
Then absorb his third soul ring in one go!
Stepping into the Soul Elder (Hun Zun) realm!
After that, he would complete the First Elemental God Trial and return to Spirit Hall to crush the trio of Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan!
That was Lin Yu's plan.
And it was also the reason why he was so confident he could defeat Hu Liena's group in such a short time.
"Xiaoyu, can… can this immortal herb really increase your soul power by six levels in one go—to level 30?"
Even though Qian Renxue and the others had already witnessed the power of the immortal herbs, a six-level leap at once?
Lin Yu smiled confidently: "Absolutely no problem."
"Goodness gracious! That means after absorbing the third soul ring, he'll have increased over ten levels in a single day!!"
Qian Daoliu was inwardly overwhelmed, and could only think:
Terrifying! Absolutely terrifying!
More than ten levels!
That's basically the equivalent of saving at least four years of hard work!
"I'll begin now."
Lin Yu, blood surging with excitement, glanced at the seven-colored Seven-Treasure Purple Golden Flower, then without hesitation, swallowed and began absorbing it.
Very soon, Lin Yu's soul power started skyrocketing again!
Level 25!
Level 26!
Level 27!
Level 28!
Level 29!!
"Level 29! Xiaoyu's soul power has already reached level 29!!"
Everyone became excited and stared nervously at Lin Yu, who was now sitting cross-legged in the middle of absorption.
Moments later!
Boom!
Level 30!!
"Level 30! Xiaoyu really broke through to level 30!"
"He did it! He actually did it!"
Qian Renxue was so shocked that she instinctively covered her mouth and pressed her legs together:
"Mm! Oh my god! He actually raised his soul power from level 20 to level 30 in a single day!"
This scene unfolding before their eyes was simply unbelievable and overwhelmingly shocking.
It felt like a dream — too surreal to be real.
But the truth was right in front of them.
Lin Yu had not only broken through to level 30, he had even maxed out that level.
Which meant, even without absorbing a high-level soul ring, just a regular one would still let him gain at least two more levels.
"Phew!" Lin Yu slowly opened his eyes, his expression full of excitement.
Not only had his strength increased, but even his spiritual power had grown several times stronger.
His spiritual strength now was probably equivalent to that of a Soul King-level expert.
"Hah!"
With a casual wave of his hand, a terrifying blast of flame shot out and instantly shattered a nearby large tree!
"Lin Yu's control over fire elements and their power has gotten even stronger!"
Qian Renxue exclaimed joyfully.
Now, his control and effectiveness over all seven elements had improved significantly—especially fire and water, which had grown noticeably stronger!
Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction, withdrew his power, and said,
"Teacher, let's continue searching for the third soul ring."
"Alright! Yes!!"
"Let's go! Continue heading deeper into the inner region!"
The group set off once again.
On the way, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but feel a little unsure, and asked cautiously,
"Xiaoyu, the… the third soul ring… how many years? Ten… ten thousand?"
Lin Yu replied calmly,
"Fifteen thousand years."
Ten-thousand-year soul beasts had already developed sentience.
Absorbing their soul rings caused spiritual shockwaves, and if the absorber couldn't endure it:
In serious cases, they would explode and die,
In less severe cases, they would be left mentally crippled.
So, when absorbing a ten-thousand-year soul ring, the challenge wasn't just physical endurance—it was also a test of mental strength.
But Lin Yu's spiritual power was now incredibly strong—a ten-thousand-year soul ring was no problem for him.
"Rip~!"
"Alright! I'll find one for you!"
This time, Qian Daoliu didn't even bother asking whether it was possible—
he had come to fully believe that Lin Yu could handle it.
Soon, three more days passed.
Qian Daoliu once again found a soul beast for Lin Yu,
one that possessed three attributes: fire, water, and space,
with a cultivation age of 15,000 years.
As usual, it was Lin Tian who stepped in—
and within just a few rounds, he easily dealt a serious blow to the soul beast.
"Xiaoyu, go ahead."
"Got it, Dad!"
Lin Yu stepped forward quickly.
After finishing off the beast, he once again entered the soul ring absorption state.
While fully focused on absorption, Lin Yu's consciousness seemed to enter his spiritual sea—
a vast, empty space surrounding him.
He stood within it, facing the resentful spirit of the soul beast he had just killed.
This—was the legendary soul shock!
"Human! I'll drag you to the grave with me!!"
The soul beast's spirit radiated a powerful, bitter resentment.
"With just you? Submit to me!"
Lin Yu forcefully suppressed it.
After shattering the soul beast's lingering will,
the soul ring absorption finally entered a stable state.
His soul power began to surge once again!
Level 31!
Level 32!
Level 33!
Level 34!
Boom—Boom!
Lin Yu's soul power leapt straight to the peak of Level 34,
an increase of nearly five full levels!
In just a few days, Lin Yu's soul power had risen by a staggering 14 levels!
And now—not even seven and a half years old,
he had already reached the rank of Soul Elder (Hun Zun)!
If news of this got out,
it would be enough to shake the entire soul master world!
"Level 34 Soul Elder! Now, it's time for me to complete the Elemental God's First Trial ahead of schedule," Lin Yu clenched his fist tightly, full of confidence.
After absorbing his third soul ring, Lin Yu's spiritual power had nearly reached the level of a peak Soul Emperor.
His combat strength was now far beyond what it had been just a few days ago.
At this point, he could easily defeat a Soul Ancestor-level expert, and might even be capable of killing a Soul King in a one-on-one battle.
With such power, defeating a thousand-year wolf-type soul beast on his own—and completing the Elemental God's First Trial—would be more than achievable.
"Xiaoyu, quickly—tell us, what's your third soul skill?"
Qian Daoliu and the others quickly asked with great anticipation.
Lin Yu smiled and said:
"My third soul skill is called Elemental Annihilation Array.
It's a large-scale restriction-type group attack ability.
Within a 50-meter radius, I instantly cast a formation that traps enemies inside.
The formation continuously unleashes attacks of various elemental types—fireballs, water cannons, wind blades, spatial bindings, earth spikes, and more—seven different elemental energies in total."
"Unless the enemy's cultivation is more than two soul rings above mine, once trapped, there's no escape until the array ends."