Infinite simulation in soul land

Chapter 6: Ascension of the Spirit Rings

Long Tian stood outside his cave, his spear glowing faintly in the dim light of the Star Dou Forest. The rewards from the third simulation had elevated him to Rank 44, and the Eternal Blade Technique and Eternal Duelist's Aura had significantly strengthened his combat potential.

But as he gazed at his spirit rings—two yellow, one purple, and one dark purple—he felt a pang of dissatisfaction.

"These rings are strong," he murmured, "but they're nowhere near their full potential. If I want to stand at the peak of Soul Land, I need rings that match my ambition."

The Infinite Simulation System chose that moment to activate.

> "Milestone unlocked: Spirit Ring Ascension."

"Special Reward: Soul Ascension Array."

Long Tian's eyes widened as a glowing, intricate formation appeared before him, floating in mid-air. Its design was a mesmerizing mix of ancient runes and pulsating energy.

> "Explanation: The Soul Ascension Array allows the Host to upgrade the years of any existing spirit ring to a maximum of one million years. The process requires a one-time infusion of soul energy and will not harm the Host."

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The Soul Ascension Process

Without hesitation, Long Tian stepped into the center of the array. The system's panel floated before him, displaying his current spirit rings.

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> Spirit Rings:

1. Yellow (100-year)

2. Yellow (100-year)

3. Purple (1,000-year)

4. Dark Purple (10,000-year)

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> "Would you like to begin the ascension process?"

"Yes," Long Tian said, his voice steady.

The array flared to life, and a surge of energy enveloped his body. His first yellow ring floated into the air, its light dimming as the array began its work.

The ring pulsed, shifting from yellow to purple, then to black. Its aura grew heavier, more oppressive, until it radiated the unmistakable power of a 100,000-year spirit ring.

Long Tian's body trembled as the ring descended back to him, its energy fusing seamlessly with his martial spirit.

"One down," he muttered, his excitement growing. "Let's keep going."

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Transforming the Spirit Rings

One by one, his rings ascended.

The second yellow ring followed the same process, becoming another 100,000-year ring. His purple ring turned a deep black, its energy amplifying to a level that rivaled the most powerful spirit beasts.

Finally, his dark purple ring—the Skyshadow Panther's ten-thousand-year ring—entered the array. The process for this ring was different. As the energy surged, the ring's power skyrocketed, its color deepening until it became a shimmering golden-black, signifying it had reached the legendary one-million-year mark.

When the process was complete, Long Tian opened his eyes. Four rings floated around him: three deep black and one golden-black. Their combined aura was overwhelming, the sheer pressure causing the air around him to ripple.

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New Abilities Unlocked

> Spirit Ring Abilities Updated:

1. First Ring (Black, 100,000 Years): Infernal Dragon Slash – Summon a giant flame dragon that devastates everything in its path.

2. Second Ring (Black, 100,000 Years): Blazing Flame Domain – Create a massive area of burning flames that weaken enemies and empower allies.

3. Third Ring (Black, 100,000 Years): Void Shadow Spear – A piercing attack that ignores defenses and deals damage directly to an opponent's core.

4. Fourth Ring (Golden-Black, 1,000,000 Years): Skyshadow Oblivion – A fusion of flames and shadows that engulfs the battlefield, capable of annihilating entire armies.

Long Tian could feel the immense power coursing through him. Each ability was more destructive and versatile than the last, and his martial spirit felt sharper and stronger than ever.

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The Forest Responds

The aura of his ascended spirit rings did not go unnoticed. Deep in the Star Dou Forest, powerful spirit beasts stirred, their instincts screaming of a force that could threaten even them.

A massive roar echoed through the forest, followed by the sound of trees snapping and the earth trembling. A Golden Titan Ape, a spirit beast over 200,000 years old, emerged from the depths, its blood-red eyes locked onto the source of the disturbance—Long Tian.

"This is perfect," Long Tian said, gripping his spear tightly. "I was looking for a test anyway."

The Titan Ape charged, its massive fists pounding the ground as it rushed toward him. Long Tian activated Shadowstep, appearing behind the beast in an instant.

"Let's see how you handle this," he said, summoning his first spirit ring's ability. Infernal Dragon Slash erupted from his spear, a colossal dragon of flame engulfing the Titan Ape in a torrent of destruction.

The battle raged, the forest trembling under the clash of two titanic forces. But with his unlimited soul energy and ascended spirit rings, Long Tian had a decisive edge.

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Triumph and Determination

After a grueling fight, the Titan Ape fell, its massive body crashing to the ground. Long Tian stood victorious, his spear still glowing from the remnants of his attack.

"I'm unstoppable," he said, his voice filled with quiet confidence. "With spirit rings like these, there's nothing I can't achieve."

But as he gazed into the forest, he felt an even greater presence watching him. Whatever it was, it was far more powerful than the Titan Ape.

"The stronger I get, the more challenges will come my way," Long Tian said, a grin spreading across his face. "Good. Let them come."

With his spirit rings now elevated to the pinnacle of power, Long Tian's journey to the top of Soul Land had truly begun.