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Under the guidance of his soul power, the two Heavenly Spider Claws instantly transformed into streams of light, actively merging into Ye Xixuan’s hands.

He felt as if his hands were enveloped by warm liquid, a sensation of indescribable comfort spreading throughout his body. His soul power surged rapidly within, directing the subtle fusion between the external soul bones and his own skeletal structure.

It was clearly visible that his hands had been suffused with the energy of the soul bones, taking on a translucent silvery sheen interwoven with strands of dark, shadowy light. This perfectly corresponded to the dual attributes of the Shadow Sky Demon Spider: space and darkness intertwined, obscure and mysterious.

Just like when absorbing the Shadow Sky Demon Spider’s soul rings, the process of merging these external soul bones went smoothly without any other incidents, continuing steadily until midday.

The southern climate of the continent was starkly different from Shrek City; waves of intense heat rolled in intermittently with the wind, distorting even the surrounding air. This open ground, devoid of trees or canopy, was bathed in the direct, scorching sunlight from above.

Zhang Lexuan stood guard beside Ye Xixuan, her white gown fluttering gently in the breeze, her graceful figure outlining mature and captivating curves. Her gentle and serene aura contrasted sharply with the oppressive heat, as if she could soothe restless hearts and instill a tranquil peace of mind.

At that moment, Ye Xixuan’s hands had completely turned bright silver; the bones in his palms had slightly enlarged, and the surrounding muscles shifted and writhed continuously. Enormous power was being compressed gradually within the bones, forming steadily.

Through internal vision, he noticed strange dark silver patterns emerging on his palm bones, densely layered one atop another. Each intricate line seemed to harbor boundless power. An unprecedented sense of strength, imprinted with the instinctive mark of the soul bone’s abilities, surged vividly in his mind.

Suddenly, Ye Xixuan’s eyes flashed with intense light. Dark silver streams of energy surged outward from his palms, racing up his arms and spreading throughout his body in an instant. The same light flickered in his eyes, as if he were being baptized by this dark silver radiance.

A metallic clash rang out, and magnificent silver gauntlets began to form, attaching from his fingertips and eventually enveloping both hands up to the wrists entirely.

Rising to his feet, Ye Xixuan instinctively pressed his hands to the ground. The shimmering silver fingertips sank silently into the earth as if merging with it. He lowered his gaze to study his hands thoughtfully. Beyond the tremendous boost in strength, these external soul bones—the Heavenly Spider Claws—had fully inherited the razor-sharp edges of the Shadow Sky Demon Spider’s legs.

In many ways, this was truly the embodiment of beast-type martial soul possession.

Yet these were merely the additional effects of the external soul bones; the greatest gain lay in the soul skill they conferred. External soul bones always corresponded to the most powerful innate abilities of the soul beasts.

After observing Ye Xixuan’s condition carefully, Zhang Lexuan asked with concern, “It seems the fusion was successful. How do you feel now, Xixuan?”

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“Thank you so much, Lexuan,” Ye Xixuan looked up at her, smiling with joy.

“Had I followed Elder Xuan here, I might not have gained as much,” he added.

“That’s just your luck,” Zhang Lexuan smiled gently. “Also, it’s not good to gossip about our elders behind their backs.”

“Lexuan, you can’t blame me. It’s just that Elder Xuan’s personality is a bit... unconventional,” Ye Xixuan said with mock seriousness, then quickly changed the subject, eager to demonstrate.

“Let me show you the abilities of my external soul bones first.”

“Alright.” Zhang Lexuan nodded warmly. Revealing one’s abilities openly in front of other soul masters was a sign of trust.

Ye Xixuan’s fingertips twitched rhythmically, prompting Zhang Lexuan to raise an eyebrow as an invisible force suddenly bound her in place, trapping her at the spot.

“Shadow Sky Demon Spider’s silk?”

Ye Xixuan did not immediately answer her question but wore an excited expression as he flicked his right index finger upward again.

To her surprise, Zhang Lexuan’s jade arms moved involuntarily, crossing above her head and then folding, accentuating the fullness of her chest. This somewhat humiliating pose was utterly unlike the image of the senior sister she usually was.

At that moment, Zhang Lexuan was nothing more than a puppet in Ye Xixuan’s hands, completely at his mercy.

Meeting her calm gaze, which carried a faint oppressive pressure, Ye Xixuan felt a bit overconfident and hastily retracted the power of the Heavenly Spider Claws. His offense was purely unintended, stemming from his excitement over the soul bone skill’s effects rather than any real disrespect.

“Sorry, Lexuan.”

“Indeed, just like the Shadow Sky Demon Spider’s silk, it possesses spatial attributes. The threads hide in the void, making them nearly undetectable to ordinary soul masters—unless one has a strong spirit force or special abilities.”

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Zhang Lexuan shook her head dismissively, scanning their surroundings as she spoke softly.

This space was far from as peaceful as it appeared on the surface. Countless silver threads shot out from the fingertips of Ye Xixuan’s external soul bones, altering their trajectories through spatial nodes scattered in the sky, ultimately resting upon her body.

It truly felt like controlling a marionette.

The spatial attribute silk was astonishingly resilient, but that resilience was only against brute force. With sufficient soul power, one could forcibly break free—let alone the soul skills with fire or sharpness elements that specifically countered silk.

Overall, this pair of external soul bones seemed to fall short of Zhang Lexuan’s expectations. Such a mighty soul beast as the Shadow Sky Demon Spider should not be so limited.

As if sensing her doubts, Ye Xixuan solemnly added, “These Heavenly Spider Claws and the silk can actually transform into another attribute.”

“Hm?” Zhang Lexuan immediately recalled some details from their earlier battle with the Shadow Sky Demon Spider and began to form a guess.

Having learned from earlier mistakes, Ye Xixuan restrained himself greatly in front of Zhang Lexuan this time, still quietly regretting having used her as an unwitting test subject for his soul bone skill. Fortunately, she was magnanimous and did not hold it against him.

Under her watchful eyes, Ye Xixuan slowly raised his right hand. The black patterns etched on the back of his hand ignited, and the once bright silver Heavenly Spider Claws instantly transformed into jet-black, exuding an icy, eerie darkness.

His fingers curled and sliced downward forcefully through the void, five streaks of black light streaking down—five strands of spider silk, stretching hundreds of meters.

In the distance, the Scale-armored Beast that had died in the battle last night instantly shattered into fragments beneath the relentless assault!