Chapter 6: Consuming Whale Glue, Star Dou Great Forest
Aside from those ordinary Soul Masters, which major power didn't know the optimal Soul Ring configuration?
Over thousands of years, countless predecessors had used their lives to verify the Soul Ring limits that Soul Masters of various levels could withstand.
The appearance of Whale Glue was enough to break through the optimal configuration and overturn the existing theories of the entire continent.
If this information got out, the entire continent would go wild.
Now, Spirit Hall had taken the lead in mastering this secret. In time, Spirit Hall's Soul Masters would be able to absorb Soul Rings of higher years, and their strength would far exceed those of the same rank.
Accumulating over generations, the gap between Spirit Hall and other powers would only grow wider and wider.
Qian Xunji turned around, his gaze sweeping over the five Soul Masters as he said in a deep voice, "Remember, today's matter is classified as top secret. If there is any leak, you know the consequences."
"Yes!" the five responded in unison, their voices carrying an irrepressible excitement. They knew they had participated in a major event capable of changing the Soul Master World.
After Qian Xunji returned to the The Pope's Palace, he began sending his trusted aides to coastal cities to purchase Whale Glue in bulk.
This secret would be exposed sooner or later, but they would keep it hidden for as long as possible.
By the time other powers discovered it, Spirit Hall would have already acquired the majority of it.
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Two days later, inside the palace behind the The Pope's Palace.
Qian Xunji stood before Su Mo and Bibi Dong, a smile he couldn't hide on his face.
"Xiao Mo, your teacher has already verified it. The Whale Glue you mentioned before is indeed useful."
As Qian Xunji spoke, he took two pieces of Whale Glue out of his spirit tool.
These two pieces of Whale Glue were of better quality and darker color than the previous five.
"These two pieces were specially prepared for you by your teacher." Golden Angelic Flames emerged from Qian Xunji's palm, slowly heating the two pieces of Whale Glue.
The Whale Glue softened in the flames, gradually turning into two pools of warm liquid that emitted a unique fragrance.
"Drink it. Teacher will protect you while you meditate."
"Yes, Teacher."
Su Mo and Bibi Dong responded at the same time, each tilting their heads back to consume it.
The moment the Whale Glue entered his mouth, Su Mo felt a wave of warmth slide down his throat and into his stomach.
Su Mo sat cross-legged on the ground, eyes closed in concentration, silently feeling the changes in his body.
He only felt a warm current surging through every limb and bone in his body.
This warm current wasn't violent; instead, it was gentle and long-lasting, like the warm spring sun, seeping bit by bit into his flesh, bones, and meridians.
He could clearly feel that his physical constitution was strengthening bit by bit. Although the margin wasn't large, it was indeed improving.
A long time later, the two of them finished refining it one after another.
"Very good. Tomorrow, Teacher will take you to hunt for your first Soul Rings."
Qian Xunji looked at the two children and nodded with satisfaction, his gaze lingering on Su Mo for a moment longer.
Su Mo's accidental discovery had brought such a significant opportunity to Spirit Hall; it was truly Spirit Hall's good fortune.
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Early the next morning, in front of the The Pope's Palace.
"Xiao Mo, Dong'er, let me introduce you. This is the Second Worship of the Hall of Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo. He will accompany us to the Star Dou Great Forest today to hunt for Soul Rings."
"Greetings, Your Excellency Gold Crocodile." Su Mo and Bibi Dong bowed in greeting.
"No need to be so polite. In the future, just call me Grandpa Gold Crocodile," Golden Crocodile Douluo said with a smile.
The usually majestic Golden Crocodile Douluo showed a kind, elder-like smile today.
Normally, the Worship Elders of the Hall of Worship lived in seclusion and did not easily mobilize unless it was a major event.
However, now, just to hunt Soul Rings for two children, he had taken the initiative to accompany them.
This was naturally Qian Daoliu's instruction.
If it were only Bibi Dong, there would be no need for such a grand display, but there was also Su Mo.
In a place like the Star Dou Great Forest, there were countless strange and powerful Soul Beasts.
With Qian Xunji looking after two children alone, if an accident occurred, it might be difficult to ensure their safety.
If anything happened to the two children, it would be an unbearable loss for Spirit Hall.
Thus, Qian Daoliu had consulted several Worships for their opinions.
Golden Crocodile Douluo was the first to speak up. Aside from Qian Daoliu, he was the strongest in Spirit Hall; plus, having stayed in the Hall of Worship for a long time, he wanted to go out for a walk.
"Let's go, let's head out," Golden Crocodile Douluo said.
The four of them boarded a luxurious carriage and headed toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
Inside the carriage, Golden Crocodile Douluo closed his eyes to rest while sitting on the same side as Qian Xunji.
Opposite them were Su Mo and Bibi Dong, the two children sitting close together.
Qian Xunji looked at Bibi Dong, who was sitting next to Su Mo, and spoke:
"Dong'er, first, Teacher will tell you about the cultivation of Twin Martial Souls.
It's not that Twin Martial Souls haven't appeared in history, but without exception, none of them were able to truly grow up. When absorbing Soul Rings for their second Martial Soul, their bodies exploded and they died."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong's small hand suddenly gripped Su Mo's arm, her little face turning pale.
For a six-year-old girl, it was natural to be afraid upon hearing such words.
"Dong'er, don't be afraid," Qian Xunji's tone softened. "They died because their bodies couldn't withstand the overlapping Soul Ring energy of two Martial Souls.
As long as you focus on cultivating one Martial Soul first, and in the future absorb some Soul Bones to improve your physical fitness, plus with the assistance of Whale Glue now, your constitution will be greatly enhanced.
When the time comes to cultivate your second Martial Soul, there won't be any major issues."
He pondered for a moment: "Both of your Martial Souls are top-tier Beast Martial Souls, the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Eating Spider Emperor.
The Soul Eating Spider Emperor's quality is a notch higher. Teacher suggests that you cultivate the Death Spider Emperor first."
"Yes, Teacher," Bibi Dong nodded.
Su Mo listened quietly from the side.
Although Qian Xunji wasn't considered exceptionally gifted within the Angel Clan, as the Pope, his theoretical foundation was indeed solid.
Unlike Yu Xiaogang, who held the title of Grandmaster in name only but had no real substance in his heart.
He almost had the future God-King Tang absorb a ten-year Lone Bamboo for his first Soul Ring. Was the first Soul skills supposed to be a Blue Silver Pole Vault?
And then vault into the God Realm?
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The carriage traveled slowly, and Qian Xunji continuously taught Su Mo and Bibi Dong some theoretical knowledge along the way.
Qian Xunji was shocked to discover that Su Mo was actually incredibly familiar with many basic theories and could even draw inferences from them.
Spirit Hall was located between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, only about a hundred miles from the Star Dou Great Forest.
Several hours later, the group entered the Mixed Zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Normally, obtaining the first and second Soul Rings didn't require going deep into the Mixed Zone; the outskirts were enough.
But to ensure Su Mo and Bibi Dong could absorb the most suitable Soul Beasts, the Mixed Zone was naturally a better choice. The Soul Beasts here started at the hundred-year level, providing more options to choose from.
With Golden Crocodile Douluo, a Rank 98 Titled Douluo, present, finding Soul Beasts wasn't difficult.
Although the current Golden Crocodile Douluo was already Rank 98, he was far from reaching his peak.
Under his powerful mental force detection, he quickly found a Soul Beast suitable for Bibi Dong.
It was a Soul Beast that was pitch black all over with long eight legs, and dark purple patterns faintly flowing on its dorsal shell. It lurked among the branches of an ancient tree, its aura cold and dark.