Chapter 33 Poison Undying: I Choose to Trust My Disciple!
And at this moment...
Faced with Long Aotian's incredulous exclamation, Liu Yuan merely restrained his aura, bowed slightly, and spoke in a tone as calm as an ancient well:
"Senior brother, you flatter me. It was only through years of hard work and focused concentration during my seclusion that I managed to cross this threshold."
"You're quite modest, kid," Long Aotian said with a wry smile.
Back when he was trying to reach level 30, even with countless resources, it still took him quite a while.
But the junior brother in front of him acted as naturally as if he were drinking water or eating.
However, the Poison-Free Man at the head of the table had no time to listen to these polite words.
His broad body suddenly leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with green, and he patted the armrest urgently.
"Alright, save your modesty for later! Now that you've firmly established yourself on level 30, acquiring your third spirit ring is the sect's top priority."
Du Bu Si rubbed his hands together, a hint of impatience and ruthlessness showing between his brows.
"I have been poring over the sect's secret scrolls these past few days and have found a few excellent options for you."
"Among them is a 'Phantom Fox' that is ten thousand years old. Its mental attacks are unpredictable and perfectly suited to your double pupils..."
"Master, I have some ideas about the third spirit ring."
However, Liu Yuan raised his head and met Du Busi's gaze.
Although his tone was soft, it carried an undeniable firmness.
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall paused slightly.
The two withered elders, their auras deep and profound, exchanged a surprised glance.
Long Aotian, Chen Lu, and Wang Yanfeng all showed unusual expressions.
It should be noted that in the world of Soul Masters, low-level Soul Masters usually have to follow the advice of their elders and teachers when choosing Soul Rings, let alone when the other party is the world's top Body Douluo, Du Busi.
Poison Immortal was stunned for a moment, then let out a hearty laugh and waved his hand:
"Oh? You're not that old, but you've got quite a head for it."
"Alright, then I'll listen and see what kind of precious gem you've chosen for yourself?"
Liu Yuan took a deep breath, looked around at everyone, and said in a deep voice, "This disciple has carefully analyzed his own combat system."
"Currently, my disciples' ranged attacks possess 'laser eyes,' with extreme penetrating power and indestructibility."
"Resilience grants one an 'indestructible body,' meaning that as long as one's mental energy is not depleted, one can remain invincible."
"However, when I sparred with Senior Brother Long and faced that five-ring evil soul master, I discovered a fatal weakness."
Liu Yuan paused, his tone becoming sharp: "That is the disciple's close-combat explosive power and instantaneous displacement ability."
"Once a powerful enemy gets close, or if the disciple is surrounded, he will have no choice but to fight back."
"Therefore, for the third soul skill, I need one that can completely enhance my physical body or possess the ability to achieve extreme close combat burst and speed."
"After several days of investigation, I have selected my target—"
"The core area of the far north, the Ice Kirin!"
"What?!"
Chen Lu exclaimed in surprise, and Wang Yanfeng's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
An elder on one side of the main hall frowned and couldn't help but speak up to advise, "Liu Yuan, this is probably not quite right."
"Your martial soul is double pupils, which is essentially an eye-type physical martial soul."
"Logically, you should focus on enhancing your mental strength, illusions, or eyesight."
"To choose an Ice Qilin known for its physical strength and ice attributes, isn't that going in the opposite direction?"
Long Aotian opened his mouth, wanting to say a few words of advice, but seeing Liu Yuan's serious expression, he ultimately couldn't speak.
Du Bu Si remained silent. He sat back down in his high position, crossed his hands and rested his chin on them, lost in deep thought.
In fact, according to his original plan, he would have definitely rejected Liu Yuan's proposal.
As the sect leader of the Body Sect, he understood the balance of the Martial Soul system better than anyone else.
A spirit-type martial soul paired with a spirit-type soul ring—that's the right path.
Liu Yuan's current line of thinking is considered by the traditional Soul Master community to be extremely "non-mainstream".
However, Du Bu Si thought about it carefully again, and the performance of Liu Yuanqian's two soul skills came to mind.
"Non-mainstream?"
"Which of this kid's first two soul skills was the most conventional?"
As an eye-based martial soul, its first skill is an unreasonable and destructive laser beam;
The second skill is even more outrageous, directly acquiring the limb regeneration ability that is only found in plant-type or high-level healing-type soul beasts.
These things, if they were in the past, would have been unthinkable even if one racked their brains to figure them out, as long as they weren't poisoned to death.
However, as it turns out, the effects of these two soul skills are terrifying, even giving Liu Yuan the incredible feat of injuring people across three soul realms.
"Since he made the right choice the first two times, why can't I trust him again this time?"
Poison Undying's eyes gradually deepened.
He looked at Liu Yuan as if he were looking at a monster that was breaking the rules.
Liu Yuan's talent is beyond the comprehension of common sense. Since he has been able to forge a path of strength that no one has ever seen before, my so-called "common sense advice" may have become a shackle that binds him.
Rather than forcing him to take that stable path of spirituality, it's better to let him go and gamble on an extraordinary future.
After all, their choices might not necessarily be further ahead than what Liu Yuan himself saw.
The hall remained silent for a long time. Finally, Poisonous Immortal let out a long breath and slammed his hand on the table, standing up abruptly.
"Very well! I will take you on a journey to the far north!"
"Sect Master! This is not reasonable!" An elder stood up anxiously.
"The core area of the far north is fraught with danger. Not to mention that the Ice Qilin is extremely difficult to find, even if we did find it, the risk of fusing the Eye Martial Soul with its spirit ring is just too great. What if the attribute conflict causes damage to the Martial Soul..."
"Enough." Poison Immortal raised his hand, stopping the elder's persuasion, and stared intently at Liu Yuan.
"The reason I chose to believe him is because his first two soul skills have already proven to me that his understanding of his own martial soul far exceeds our imagination."
"Since he dares to gamble, then I dare to trust him!"
The elder opened his mouth, but seeing that the poison wouldn't kill him and his mind was made up, he could only sigh helplessly and sit back down.
Du Busi turned his head to look at Long Aotian and the other two, and waved his hand, saying, "Aotian, you take Chen Lu and Wang Yanfeng back to rest and cultivate properly."
"As for Liu Yuan obtaining the soul ring, I will personally handle it."
"Yes, Master." Long Aotian and the other two gave Liu Yuan a "take care" look before leaving the main hall.
At this moment, only Du Busi and Liu Yuan, master and disciple, remained in the main hall.
Poison Immortal leaped off the platform and walked up to Liu Yuan, his expression revealing a domineering yet protective aura: "Kid, are you ready? The far north core area is no joke; even breathing there can freeze."
"But don't worry, since I promised you, even if I have to turn the far north upside down, I will still bring that Qilin to you!"
Liu Yuan bowed deeply to Du Busi, a warm feeling flowing through his heart.
He knew that this was not only a soul hunt, but also a huge gamble his master had placed on him.
"Disciple is ready, thank you for your permission, Master!"
"Haha, let's go! Master and disciple, let's go and see the scenery of the far north!"
Poison Undying's body suddenly surged with emerald green light, and the terrifying pressure of a level 98 Super Douluo vanished in an instant.
He then reached out a large hand and grabbed Liu Yuan's shoulder. The two of them transformed into a streak of green light that cut through the sky, instantly rushing out of the sect's main hall and speeding towards the distant, frigid northern lands.
(End of chapter)