NOVEL WEB Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Dare Not, or Could Not? Spatial Freeze
"Ordinary spirit bones, even those from spirits of 60,000 to 70,000 years, aren't worth wasting my precious immortal herbs on for their potential effects or whether they can be upgraded to a hundred thousand years in the future."
"But this spatial-attribute spirit bone… it might be worth a gamble!"
Dai Chengfeng silently murmured to himself.
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong watched as Dai Chengfeng prepared to absorb the spirit bone, falling into brief silence.
Although Yu Xiaogang had once stated in the original story that spirit bones, once attached, could not be removed…
This was akin to the maximum limit of spirit rings—it only applied to ordinary people.
For certain "individuals," it simply didn't hold true.
Take Bibi Dong, for example.
The ninth soul skill of her first martial soul was called Immortal Body, an ultimate life-saving skill derived from the hundred-thousand-year soul beast Death Spider Emperor.
This soul skill had two effects:
The first was that even if her body were shattered to pieces, it could reassemble itself.
The second allowed Bibi Dong's body to transform into energy.
With this skill, Bibi Dong could effortlessly replace the limb spirit bones on her body.
Thus, although Bibi Dong felt that the age of this spirit bone might not be suitable for Dai Chengfeng—a genius disciple with boundless potential who had already caught the gods' attention—she did not stop him. Instead, she reminded:
"Chengfeng, while limb spirit bones cannot typically be replaced after use…"
"If one wishes to replace them, it is extremely troublesome. Are you sure about this?"
Dai Chengfeng had already made up his mind and had the immortal herbs as a backup plan, so he hesitated not at all.
"I've thought it through, Teacher."
"In that case, I won't try to dissuade you further. Begin the fusion—I'll guard you."
"Thank you, Teacher."
Dai Chengfeng bowed slightly and then slowly raised his right hand, fusing the Gale Void Tiger's right arm bone with his own arm.
But the moment Dai Chengfeng's right arm touched the spirit bone…
Suddenly, a powerful surge of spatial energy erupted violently, like a raging tide, furiously assaulting the soul power within Dai Chengfeng's body.
"Hmm~"
Dai Chengfeng's expression changed instantly, and he instinctively let out a low groan.
"So this is spatial power? It's indeed overwhelmingly tyrannical—far beyond what ordinary elements can compare to!"
Clenching his fists tightly, Dai Chengfeng endured the excruciating pain and continued the fusion process.
Bibi Dong stood nearby, watching Dai Chengfeng's pained expression. A flicker of concern briefly crossed her eyes but was quickly replaced by calmness.
She had other matters to attend to.
With that thought, Bibi Dong turned her gaze toward Chen Xin, narrowing her eyes with a hint of danger.
"Chen Xin, if I hadn't suddenly appeared, this spirit bone might have belonged to your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."
Chen Xin, who had been quietly observing Dai Chengfeng's transformation, was momentarily startled upon hearing Bibi Dong's words.
It seemed that the Pope wasn't just casually asking—she clearly cared deeply about Dai Chengfeng.
Though Bibi Dong's words were veiled, Chen Xin wasn't foolish. He instantly understood that she was testing him.
She wanted to see if he would harbor resentment toward Dai Chengfeng because of this incident.
After all, without Dai Chengfeng, Bibi Dong wouldn't have even been here.
Internally pondering this, Chen Xin outwardly remained composed. "Your Eminence, treasures belong to those with the karmic connection."
"This spirit bone being absorbed by Dai Chengfeng is his destiny."
"If I had slain the Gale Void Tiger, perhaps this spirit bone wouldn't have appeared at all."
"And besides…"
"Dai Chengfeng is merely a junior. Though I may not be as powerful as Your Eminence, I wouldn't blame him over a mere thirty-thousand-year spirit bone."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong gave Chen Xin a deep look. "So you're saying… you want to blame me instead?"
"I dare not."
Bibi Dong snorted coldly. "Let's hope so."
With that, Bibi Dong fell silent.
Every Title Douluo had their pride, but they also had their vulnerabilities. Bibi Dong understood…
Chen Xin couldn't act—not because he feared her, but because he was bound by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
If the sect were to vanish one day, he would undoubtedly dare to draw his sword against anyone, even her, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.
"To eliminate the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Chen Xin will be a major obstacle…"
Bibi Dong silently contemplated, her eyes concealing a glint of murderous intent.
Meanwhile, as Bibi Dong was lost in thought, Dai Chengfeng underwent another change.
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng felt as though his consciousness had been plunged into an endless abyss of darkness, surrounded by violent spatial storms completely beyond his control.
Nevertheless, relying on his willpower, he continuously attempted to suppress this chaotic spatial energy.
He guided it to flow along specific meridians within his body, making it serve his purposes.
Each attempt to circulate the energy felt like walking on the edge of a blade.
One misstep, and all his efforts would be wasted.
However, perseverance paid off. After a blinding flash of silver light…
The Gale Void Tiger's right arm bone finally fused perfectly with Dai Chengfeng's right arm, and he gained complete mastery over this spatial power.
"Phew!"
Dai Chengfeng exhaled deeply, slowly opening his eyes, which now sparkled with excitement.
"Indeed, I made the right gamble!"
Dai Chengfeng slowly raised his right arm, clearly feeling a strange force flowing within it.
Through this power, he could sense even the subtlest changes in the surrounding space.
"Amazing!"
Dai Chengfeng nodded excitedly. "Not only did my soul power increase by two levels, but…"
As he thought this, he clenched his fist slightly, and an intense flash of silver light erupted beneath the muscles of his right arm.
It seemed as though this energy could explode at any moment, enveloping the surrounding space entirely.
This was the spirit bone skill Dai Chengfeng had gained from absorbing the Gale Void Tiger's right arm bone—Spatial Freeze.
Whenever Dai Chengfeng wished, he could freeze the space within a hundred-meter radius around him in an instant.
Though the duration of the freeze wasn't long—only three seconds with his current soul power level of 43—it was still an unparalleled skill.
For ordinary people, three seconds might not achieve much, but for Dai Chengfeng, it was more than enough.
Of course, don't misunderstand what "enough" means.
By "enough," Dai Chengfeng meant that three seconds was plenty of time to kill someone.
In fact, killing someone might not even take three seconds.
After all, using his Nine Mysterious Dark Wind Wings to close a hundred-meter distance took only one second, leaving two seconds to spare.
"I wonder how effective this skill would be against a Title Douluo?"
Dai Chengfeng's curiosity was piqued.
His gaze unconsciously fell on Bibi Dong and Chen Xin, who were watching him from nearby.
But soon, he shook his head, temporarily suppressing the idea of testing it.
After all, he couldn't fully trust these two Title Douluos. "I'll find the Grand Worship to test it when I return to the Spirit Hall…"
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