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The God-Bestowed Spirit Ring
The spirit ring's year level continued to intensify—
Decade (white) → Fifty years → Hundred → Four hundred → Eight hundred…
Though Lin Yongming's spirit power was only rank 10, his body had been reforged in the Thunder Liquid Pool, far surpassing mortal limits.
His physical strength alone rivaled a Soul King's.
Since God-Bestowed Rings lacked the resentment of slain spirit beasts, absorption depended solely on physique and mental fortitude.
Even at rank 10, Lin Yongming could theoretically absorb a thousand-year ring—or even ten-thousand-year, if he pushed his limits.
And push he did.
The ring's hue shifted from purple (millennium) to black (ten-thousand-year). The overwhelming energy strained his body to the brink.
"This is my current limit."
He halted the refinement, guiding the black spirit ring onto the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Spear.
The First Spirit Skill: Thunderbolt Flash
After two hours, the spear emitted a clear hum. A technique imprinted itself into Lin Yongming's mind:
"Thunderbolt Flash!"
The Thunder God nodded. "The first stance of the Profound Thunder Spear Art—a domineering slash fueled by lightning."
"Each spirit ring will unlock one of the nine techniques. My task is to teach you how to maximize their power with minimal spirit energy."
Lin Yongming understood. Unlike beast-derived rings, God-Bestowed Rings had no innate skills—they adapted to the wielder's martial soul.
The spear's pre-existing techniques became his spirit skills.
Marking Time: The Moonflower
"Before training," Lin Yongming said suddenly, "I'd like to plant a moonflower."
The moonflower (月季花), resembling a small rose, bloomed once per season. Its cycles would help him track time's passage.
(A habit learned from A Yin.)
Beneath his calm, fury simmered. He craved vengeance against Qian Renxue and the Spirit Hall's Title Douluos—but first, he needed strength.
The Thunder God agreed. In the garden's corner, Lin Yongming transplanted a cutting, its petals a fragile promise of counting the days.
The First Trial: Mastery of the Spear
Before the towering statue in the plaza, the Thunder God's voice echoed:
"First Trial of the Thunder God's Nine Trials:
Master the first four stances of the Profound Thunder Spear Art.
Reward: 15% Thunder God Affinity."
Fundamentals of the Spear
The training was merciless.
The Thunder God demonstrated core techniques:
Thrust (扎) – Straight, explosive penetration.
Pierce (刺) – Precision strikes to vital points.
Block (拦) – Deflecting incoming attacks.
Circle (圈) – Fluid redirections of force.
"The spear is an extension of your body. Power flows from feet to hips, shoulders to wrists—every movement must be a single, unbroken chain."
Day 1: Thrusts only.
Day 2: Thrusts → Pierces.
Day 3: Blocks.
Day 4: Chaining thrusts, pierces, and blocks seamlessly.
Two Months Later
The moonflower bloomed—its first cycle complete.
In the plaza, Lin Yongming clashed with the Thunder God's remnant, his spear moves now sharp and deliberate.
"Thrust! → Break!"
Each strike was countered effortlessly, but the Thunder God approved. "Your form is precise, but power lacks cohesion. Again."
Lin Yongming leaped, channeling his first spirit skill:
"Thunderbolt Flash!"
Lightning arced down the spear as he slammed it downward—a move derived from the "Break" (崩) technique.
The Thunder God blocked at a 45-degree angle, dispersing the force.
"Accuracy: Pass. Power: Insufficient. Train harder."
Lin Yongming wiped sweat, gripping the spear tighter. "I will."
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