Douluo: Fiery Chains of the Soul, Sealing All Gods

He had not expected these two treasures to be brought out so casually.

After Gan Lin swore a poisonous oath of loyalty to Su Han and the sect, Su Han directly handed both items to him.

In this world, no one was unwilling to join a powerful sect.

As for those willing to remain independent soul masters—

The only reason anyone chose to become an independent soul master was that the benefits offered were not generous or enticing enough.

So long as the rewards were sufficient, no one would remain unmoved.

Did anyone join your sect just to watch you make empty promises and listen to your hollow talk?

Gan Lin held the spirit bone and Blood Dragon Ginseng in trembling hands.

He had once believed that, with his talent, he could achieve the glory of a Titled Douluo. Yet he had squandered his entire life and remained stuck at rank 89 Soul Douluo for ten years.

Now, with these two treasures before him, he seemed to see the hope of breaking through to become a Titled Douluo lying just ahead.

Gan Lin took a deep breath and carefully tucked the two treasures into his robes.

He understood that he was about to embark on a completely new path, and all of this had been bestowed upon him by Su Han.

Over the following days, Gan Lin consumed the Blood Dragon Ginseng under Su Han's guidance.

He knew full well that whether he could successfully break through to Titled Douluo depended on this opportunity.

Su Han said with a smile, "Senior Gan Lin, do not hesitate. Quickly absorb that spirit bone as well."

Gan Lin replied, "Very well. This old man will begin refining this spirit bone and rare medicinal herb at once."

Afterward, Su Han and Dugu Bo sat quietly beside the tea table, leisurely drinking tea as they awaited good news.

Dugu Bo sighed with emotion. "After wasting so many years, he has finally obtained an opportunity to enter the realm of Titled Douluo. It can be considered the fulfillment of one of Gan Lin's long-cherished wishes."

Su Han responded calmly, "Everyone in this world can be recruited. As long as the stakes are enticing enough, who could remain unmoved?"

Dugu Bo nodded at his words. "Indeed! My heart's desire was to resolve the flaw in my martial soul. Even if I had not obtained that spirit bone back then, I would still have been more than willing."

Su Han quite agreed. Everyone had a weakness; if one offered the right price for that weakness, why worry that they would not submit?

A full day and night passed. Vast Soul Power surged like raging tides, sweeping through the entire courtyard.

Su Han smiled. "Senior Dugu, it seems Senior Gan Lin has made a breakthrough. Douluo Continent is about to gain another Titled Douluo."

Dugu Bo smiled as well. "In the future, with you and your wife added to the sect, five Titled Douluo in one sect will be enough to command the world and stand at the peak of the continent."

Su Han merely smiled without speaking. Others might not know, but he understood Spirit Hall's true foundation well enough. It was sufficient to launch a decapitation strike and sweep away everything.

Unfortunately, that organization was nothing but a bunch of incompetents!

Just then, Gan Lin emerged, looking spirited and radiant, as though he had become more than ten years younger.

He clasped his hands toward Su Han. "Thank you, Sect Master, for helping me break through and fulfill my long-standing wish."

Su Han answered with a smile, "Senior Gan Lin, you can call me Little Han from now on. You are now the sect's Second Elder."

Gan Lin laughed heartily. "Good, Little Han. With Brother Dugu and me guarding the sect, we will surely claim a place for ourselves on Douluo Continent."

Su Han said with a smile, "Since Senior Gan Lin has successfully broken through to the realm of Titled Douluo, let us go hunt a spirit ring!

Has Senior Gan Lin given any thought to what he wants for his ninth spirit ring?"

At this, a shy expression suddenly appeared on Gan Lin's face. He slowly said, "I have indeed imagined my ninth spirit ring before.

My martial soul, the Earth Burst Bear, possesses both formidable offensive and defensive power. There are quite a few spirit beasts suitable for me, but the one most compatible with me would be a Flame Bear spirit beast."

Su Han asked curiously, "Then what is the age of Senior Gan Lin's eighth spirit ring?"

A trace of pride appeared on Gan Lin's face as he replied, "My eighth spirit ring came from a fifty-six-thousand-year-old spirit beast.

If I had not happened to encounter two Adamantine Apes fighting over territory, with one of them severely injured and collapsing, I would never have obtained such a precious spirit ring."

Su Han nodded in satisfaction. "For an independent soul master, having an eighth spirit ring over fifty thousand years old is already an enormous stroke of fortune.

After all, most Soul Douluo only have spirit rings between thirty and sixty thousand years old."

(Bie San's lackey Titan only had an eighth spirit ring of a little over thirty thousand years; even the original anime said so.)

Su Han paused before continuing, "Now that Senior Gan Lin has absorbed the precious medicine and spirit bone,

his physique has improved greatly. Hunting and absorbing an eighty- or ninety-thousand-year-old beast should not be too much of a problem, right?

Let us search with that goal in mind!"

Gan Lin was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

The target he had originally set for himself was merely a spirit beast around seventy thousand years old. He had not expected Su Han to be so generous, and he felt deeply flattered.

He looked gratefully at Su Han and thought, I never expected this young sect master to be so magnanimous. It seems I, Gan Lin, truly chose the right person to follow.

Watching Gan Lin's expression, Dugu Bo said with a smile, "You need not be too surprised. As a sect elder, we will naturally help you obtain the spirit ring best suited to you."

Gan Lin once again expressed his gratitude. "Then I must thank Little Han and Dugu."

Su Han smiled faintly. "Senior Gan Lin, there is no need for courtesy. Since you have chosen to join my faction, I naturally will not treat you poorly.

You also need not hand over any spirit bones you hunt to the sect. You may deal with them as you see fit."

Gan Lin felt even more grateful upon hearing this and said sincerely, "Good. This old man will give his life to you, Little Han. Even if I die, it will be worth it."

Su Han smiled and comforted him. "Senior Gan Lin, you exaggerate. Let us go. We are setting out to hunt a spirit ring."

After seven days of travel, the three finally arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest.

However, after searching the forest for more than half a month, they still had not found a spirit ring that satisfied Su Han.

Seeing Su Han's somewhat anxious expression, Gan Lin could not help suggesting, "Little Han, how about that seventy-six-thousand-year-old Berserk Demon Bear?

Its age is not low, and it is a safer choice."

Su Han shook his head. "Senior Gan Lin, there is still plenty of time. Do not worry, I will definitely choose the most suitable spirit ring for you."

Dugu Bo also echoed, "Gan Lin, do not rush. We will certainly hunt the best spirit ring for you."

Gan Lin nodded, a smile appearing on his face. "All right. I never thought that I, Gan Lin, would one day have the chance to hunt the finest spirit ring."

After searching the Star Dou Great Forest for nearly another ten days, they finally discovered a Flame Bear around eighty-six thousand years old.

Gan Lin looked at the Flame Bear, anticipation filling his eyes.

Su Han said with a smile, "Senior Gan Lin, it seems your ninth spirit ring has been found, and it is even the finest possible spirit beast."

After saying this, Gan Lin instructed, "All right, Little Han, wait to the side. Brother Dugu and I should be able to handle this spirit beast."

Watching the two prepare for battle, Su Han smiled. "All right. You two be careful."

However, Dugu Bo's mouth kept twitching slightly.

He knew Su Han's strength very well. It was terrifyingly powerful.

But he did not say it aloud, lest he damage Gan Lin's confidence.

Gan Lin turned to Dugu Bo and said, "Brother Dugu, let us attack together!"

Dugu Bo nodded. "All right!"

The two simultaneously summoned their martial souls, and Gan Lin took the lead in attacking.

The Flame Bear was exceptionally fierce as well, choosing to confront Gan Lin head-on.

Dugu Bo did not show any weakness either, releasing his Sixth Spirit Ability.

Seeing this, Gan Lin did not hesitate to use his own sixth spirit ability—Explosive Fist.

As the punch blasted out, the air itself seemed to tear apart, erupting with a deafening boom.

Watching from the side, Su Han was greatly surprised. He had not expected Gan Lin's Explosive Fist to be so powerful.

After more than half a day of fierce fighting, the Flame Bear was already on its last breath, its aura faint.

Seeing this, Gan Lin delivered the final blow without hesitation.

A black shadow flashed past, and the Flame Bear's massive body crashed to the ground.

A pitch-black spirit ring slowly rose from its corpse and hovered in midair.

Gan Lin stared fixedly at the spirit ring, his eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

Su Han stepped forward and said, "Senior Gan Lin, quickly absorb it. Senior Dugu and I will stand guard for you."

Gan Lin nodded gratefully. "All right, thank you for your trouble."

With that, he began absorbing the spirit ring with great excitement.

Meanwhile, Su Han began carefully examining the Flame Bear's corpse.

He discovered that a faint light was flickering from the corpse. His heart stirred, and he immediately took out a dagger and began dissecting it.

Watching Su Han's actions, Dugu Bo's eyes widened in shock.

He had not expected this Flame Bear to have dropped a spirit bone as well.