Soul Ring Upgrade

"Because my talent is too poor!"

"So I knew very well that if I cultivated step by step like everyone else, my future would practically be predetermined—I would never be able to break through Level 30!"

"That's why I thought of trying something different."

"I've always been passionate about researching Martial Soul Knowledge because I wanted to see if I could find another way!"

Gu Ziyi explained calmly.

That had indeed been his original thinking. As for what if the results turned out even worse? He was already that weak—what difference would it make if he became a little weaker?

After hearing Gu Ziyi's words, Qian Daoliu and the other two fell slightly silent.

Only then did they realize that Gu Ziyi had sought an alternative path because his talent was too poor.

They could not really relate to that feeling, after all, their talents all belonged to the very top tier.

Still, they could understand why Gu Ziyi had done this, and why he had been so devoted to exploring and researching Martial Soul Knowledge.

A trace of heartache involuntarily surfaced in Bibi Dong's eyes. So Junior Brother had always been troubled by his own talent! "What is the difference between a Self-Created Soul Ring and a soul beast's Soul Ring?"

After a moment of silence, Qian Daoliu immediately changed the subject.

"The Soul Skills produced by a Self-Created Soul Ring are easier to master. I can also freely strengthen or weaken the effects of my Soul Skills. The higher my Soul Power Level, the more I can enhance their effects!"

"Also, I compared myself with many classmates before. Even for the same First Soul Skill, using a Self-Created Soul Ring consumes much less soul power!"

Gu Ziyi immediately stated the two advantages of a Self-Created Soul Ring.

They were easier to control and consumed less power.

"However, those aren't the most valuable aspects of a Self-Created Soul Ring!"

After describing the two benefits of a Self-Created Soul Ring, Gu Ziyi added this.

"Oh?"

"What other benefits does a Self-Created Soul Ring have?"

Qian Daoliu's gaze sharpened. He guessed that anything Gu Ziyi described this way could not be simple.

"Grand Elder, Teacher, Senior Sister!"

"Please wait a moment. You'll understand once you see it for yourselves."

Gu Ziyi did not immediately reveal the answer, choosing to keep it mysterious for the moment.

Then, Gu Ziyi sat down cross-legged and began cultivating on the spot.

Although they did not know why Gu Ziyi was doing this, Qian Daoliu and Qian Xunji naturally would not interrupt him.

Bibi Dong also watched Gu Ziyi cultivate from the side, waiting curiously.

By then, Gu Ziyi had completely immersed himself in cultivation.

However, this time, his purpose was not to cultivate soul power, but to raise the quality of his Soul Ring.

As early as a week ago, Gu Ziyi's First Soul Ring had reached the limit of its ten-year quality and was close to advancing into a Hundred-Year Soul Ring.

But at the time, Gu Ziyi had not wanted to reveal that he could improve a Soul Ring's quality, so he had suppressed his First Soul Ring's absorption of energy. Gu Ziyi had actively halted the evolution of his First Soul Ring.

Now, Gu Ziyi no longer needed to hide it. He could advance it in front of Qian Daoliu and the others for them to witness.

He would let them personally witness the advancement of a Self-Created Soul Ring.

Once he immersed himself in cultivation, without Gu Ziyi's active suppression, every full circulation of his soul power sent energy into his First Soul Ring.

Again and again, one circulation after another.

Buzz—

Finally, half an hour later, Gu Ziyi's First Soul Ring broke through some kind of limit. Dazzling white light burst forth in brilliant radiance, while a captivating shade of yellow bloomed within it.

In the end, the white light emitted by the First Soul Ring was completely replaced by yellow light.

Thus, Gu Ziyi's First Soul Ring evolved into a Yellow Soul Ring of Hundred-Year quality.

Whoosh—

After successfully upgrading his First Soul Ring, Gu Ziyi immediately stopped cultivating.

"Grand Elder, Teacher, look!"

Gu Ziyi then stood up and summoned his Martial Soul and Soul Rings at the same time.

Buzz—

The familiar Martial Soul appeared before Qian Daoliu and the others, but the two Soul Rings that appeared next made their eyes widen at once.

"A Hundred-Year Soul Ring?"

"Yellow?"

"How is that possible..."

Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong both cried out in shock. Though Qian Daoliu did not exclaim, the astonishment in his eyes was no less profound.

"That's right. My First Soul Ring is now a Hundred-Year Soul Ring as well!"

"This is the most valuable aspect of a Self-Created Soul Ring: its quality can be improved through cultivation!"

Seeing the astonished looks on Qian Daoliu and the other two, Gu Ziyi felt secretly pleased and spoke.

"Improving a soul ring..."

"You can actually improve a soul ring's quality..."

"Isn't that unbelievable?"

After hearing Gu Ziyi's words, Qian Xunji was beyond excited. This was far too significant.

There had indeed been people in the Soul Master World who had improved their soul rings' quality through fortuitous encounters, but no one had ever been able to improve a soul ring's quality simply through cultivation.

"So amazing!"

Bibi Dong's eyes were sparkling with stars.

"How could that be? If Self-Created Soul Rings can improve a soul ring's quality, why were they eliminated in the past?"

Qian Daoliu was equally shocked, but after the shock passed, he quickly noticed the puzzling point.

"Because of the Advanced Meditation Technique!"

"A Self-Created Soul Ring can only improve its quality when paired with the Advanced Meditation Technique!"

"And in the ancient era, before the method of Self-Created Soul Rings was lost, no one had yet developed the Advanced Meditation Technique!"

Gu Ziyi replied with a smile.

"I see. No wonder you asked me when the Advanced Meditation Technique first appeared..."

"So that's it. A Self-Created Soul Ring must be combined with the Advanced Meditation Technique..."

After hearing Gu Ziyi's explanation, Qian Xunji immediately recalled that Gu Ziyi had indeed asked him when the Advanced Meditation Technique had emerged.

"I see!"

Qian Daoliu nodded, finally understanding completely.

If that was the case, then it all made sense!

Still, Qian Daoliu's thoughts were in disarray for a while. The fact that Self-Created Soul Rings could improve a soul ring's quality was simply too significant, and he did not know how to respond at once.

Only gradually did Qian Daoliu's gaze settle into calmness.

"Xiao Yi, tell me everything about Self-Created Soul Rings in detail!"

"And what do you think Spirit Hall should do about the emergence of Self-Created Soul Rings?"

Qian Daoliu changed how he addressed Gu Ziyi as well. He first needed to learn the details of Self-Created Soul Rings from Gu Ziyi before deciding how to respond.

Nor had he forgotten Gu Ziyi's intelligence. Since Gu Ziyi had been cultivating Self-Created Soul Rings for so many years, he had surely considered questions such as their impact on the Soul Master World. Thus, Qian Daoliu also intended to hear Gu Ziyi's thoughts.

"Yes, Grand Elder!"

"Actually, Self-Created Soul Rings are not suitable for every soul master..."