Douluo: Infinite Lottery System

Xiao Tianyang sat cross-legged on the ground, a wisp of flame blooming gently in his palm. At the same time, his other hand guided the black soul ring with his soul power, pulling it into his body.

The last time he attempted to absorb a soul ring, it ended in disaster—a result of both his inexperience and Miao Zhenshan's negligence.

This time, he was prepared. Moreover, the ten-thousand-year soul ring before him was three thousand years older than what the mission required, pushing him to his limits.

As the soul ring hovered above his head, a wave of malice suddenly enveloped him. It was the lingering resentment of the Ice Soul Demon Lotus at the moment of its death! However, Xiao Tianyang, having faced such danger once before, was ready.

The Red Lotus Karmic flame ignited in his mind, and in an instant, the malevolent intent was reduced to ashes. But this was only the beginning—what came next was the true challenge.

The soul power surged like a torrential flood, tearing through Xiao Tianyang's body and straining his already resilient meridians. Yet even his toughness was no match for this overwhelming force.

It was almost a replay of his last ordeal: cracks appeared on his body, blood seeping through his skin, dyeing him entirely scarlet in just three breaths. The scene was terrifying, but Xiao Tianyang's resolve was unshaken.

All of his flames worked to protect him from the brink of death, but the excruciating pain was something only he could comprehend. His muscles trembled violently, his organs ceased their functions, and even his brain fell into unconsciousness. Only the faint, stubborn beat of his heart kept him tethered to life.

In this haze, Xiao Tianyang felt as though he had stepped out of the mortal world entirely.

Meanwhile, in the outside world, the fusion of flames in his palm trembled and began to collapse, flickering erratically before flaring back to life.

Over and over, the process repeated. After an unknown amount of time, the flame in his hand finally coalesced into a stunning black lotus.

The lotus bloomed slowly, its pod a delicate shade of light red with three seeds nestled within—dark red, light green, and black purple. The lotus leaves shimmered with an almost crystalline quality.

A closer look revealed that this black lotus wasn't a plant at all—it was a crystalized manifestation, with rippling fire patterns embedded within. Each pattern represented one of Xiao Tianyang's unique flame martial spirits.

This remarkable phenomenon lasted only a fleeting moment before the lotus dissolved back into the fusion of flames. At that very instant, Xiao Tianyang opened his eyes and exhaled deeply, a wave of turbid air leaving his body. Two soul rings—one purple and one black—rose and fell around him with quiet majesty.

Ding!

Congratulations to the host for completing the side mission: [Second Soul Ring]!

Reward: Lottery Value x2000!

Xiao Tianyang shook his head, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "This time, it's even more exaggerated. My soul power only increased by two levels." He sighed softly. "I thought I'd passed the hardest trial, but it seems this was just the beginning."

Initially, he believed that the dramatic impact of soul power refinement was limited to the earlier stages. Yet, after absorbing this 23,000-year soul ring, he realized how wrong he was. The further he progressed, the slower his soul power growth would be—but its quality would also rise exponentially.

Standing up, Xiao Tianyang flexed his body, his movements now light and fluid. He clenched his fists and marveled at his newfound strength. A faint smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

What's more, once he returned, he could look forward to a double draw.

"Woof!"

The sudden bark snapped him out of his thoughts. Xiao Tianyang's expression turned sharp as he immediately turned toward the source of the sound and sprinted in its direction. That bark was Bubu's signal—a warning for an intruder to stay away.

Rushing through the dense Forest, Xiao Tianyang quickly reached the scene. His pupils constricted at the sight, and the Ancient God's Eyes flickered in his eyes as they opened and closed in rapid succession.

"Roar!"

"Woof!"

Two low growls echoed, one following the other. The first came from the soul beast standing before Bubu. Towering over ten meters tall, the creature had the appearance of an elephant, but with three long trunks and two ivory tusks that gleamed with a cold, deadly light. This was not an opponent to take lightly.

Despite the intimidating presence of the beast, Bubu stood his ground. Though his fur bristled and his small frame trembled with fear, he refused to back down—Xiao Tianyang was behind him, and he wouldn't abandon his master.

A warm hand gently smoothed the fur on Bubu's back, and the little dog immediately relaxed, shrinking behind Xiao Tianyang with a relieved whimper.

"Leave this to me," Xiao Tianyang said calmly, lifting his gaze to meet the soul beast. The tension in his eyes eased as he assessed the creature.

Soul-Beast: Alpine Mammoth

Age: 93,460 years

Identity: Lord of the Hunting Forest

Seeing this information appear before his eyes, Xiao Tianyang chose not to flee. Not because he was fearless—he knew escaping might not even be an option—but because this encounter seemed more than a mere accident. Could it be a reward tied to his mission?

However, something caught his attention. The Alpine Mammoth's eyes were filled with sadness.

"What's going on here?" Xiao Tianyang muttered, frowning in confusion.

The next moment, clarity struck. One of the mammoth's trunks curled around an object, lifting it in front of Xiao Tianyang before the beast turned to leave. Its massive frame lumbered away, but it glanced back three times, each step heavy with reluctance. Finally, a mournful roar echoed through the forest as the mammoth disappeared.

"It was forced to deliver a gift? No wonder it looked so sad…" Xiao Tianyang muttered, shaking his head. He couldn't help but silently complain about the stinginess of the system. Still, the sight of the reward in front of him quickly lifted his spirits.

It was a soul bone, cold to the touch and earthy yellow. With a sweep of his Ancient God's eyes, its details appeared before him:

Soul Bone: Vajra Skull

Age: 99,000 years

Skill: Vajra's Invulnerability – Forms a protective light film that renders the user immune to physical damage, fire, and water.

History: Belonged to the Alpine Mammoth, who was one step away from ascending to a 100,000-year soul beast.

"Just one year short…" Xiao Tianyang sighed in exasperation. "The system loves setting traps."

Even so, he carefully took out a wooden box from his storage ring and placed the soul bone inside. Xiao Tianyang had always believed in preparation, and his storage ring contained an assortment of boxes specifically designed to preserve soul bones of various types. After all, they would be needed eventually.

Suddenly, his gaze shifted to Bubu. "Do you want this soul bone?"

The first reason Xiao Tianyang hesitated to absorb the Vajra Skull was its age—it hadn't reached the coveted 100,000-year mark.

But more importantly, its defensive nature didn't suit him. Xiao Tianyang wasn't an assault-type soul master. He preferred to keep enemies at a distance like control-type soul masters, especially with his mastery over ebony and ivory pistols and his flames.

Instead, he sought soul bones that enhanced strength and speed, leaving defensive enhancements as a secondary concern.

But then, he thought of Bubu. The little guy had no offensive skills to speak of. He was fast and excellent at hiding, but what if he got caught?

This soul bone could be the very thing to protect his life.

"Woof!"

Xiao Tianyang stared at Bubu, momentarily stunned before shaking his head with a wry smile. "You are a dog with dreams."

Bubu's meaning was clear: Master, your soul's bones will be all above 100,000 years old. If I absorbed one under 100,000 years, wouldn't that tarnish your reputation?

While Bubu's argument was sound—and a little flattering—it was also completely irrelevant since Xiao Tianyang didn't possess any 100,000-year soul bones yet.

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