She was probably still stuck at rank 92, with no idea how many years it would take before she had a chance to break through.
She even envied those Soul Masters who had broken through later. With Tang Lan paving the way ahead, future breakthroughs for Soul Masters would only come faster.
This had nothing to do with talent. More importantly, Tang Lan had created an opportunity for human Soul Masters—one that could be continually obtained over the long term.
Soul Masters had nine Soul Rings, and in theory, each Soul Master could obtain nine Soul Spirits.
However, accommodating Soul Spirits likewise required Soul Masters to possess tremendous physical and spiritual strength.
This allowed Soul Masters of the same realm to be ranked into different tiers, greatly widening the gap in Soul Power between different Soul Masters.
Even a rank 91 Titled Douluo could potentially defeat a rank 92 Titled Douluo in a challenge across levels, provided they possessed enough Soul Spirits.
Such a thing would have been absolutely impossible in the past.
Inside the tower, Ling Lan opened her eyes and immediately sensed the joyful emotions conveyed by the Thorn Flower King within her body.
She muttered to herself, "From now on, we're companions. Please take care of me."
Her ninth soul ring then flickered several times in quick succession, as though it had understood her words.
Ling Lan could not help but smile at the sight.
At the same time, she gained the deepest possible understanding of what Tang Lan had described as a Wisdom Soul Ring.
Ling Lan happily strode out of the secret chamber. Once she reached the corridor, she respectfully bowed to Tang Lan.
She said, "Thank you for your guidance. Not only have I obtained my ninth soul ring, but I have also gained