Departure, Soul Hunting

Fortunately, Mu En sensed the Extreme Light aura Lin Yi had released and found them.

Seeing Mu En arrive, Lin Yi hurriedly said, "Master, quickly bring the Spirit Gold."

Though he still did not understand what had happened, seeing Lin Yi's anxious expression and his great-grandson's tightly shut eyes and withered body, Mu En did not dare delay. He promptly took out the Spirit Gold.

He stuffed the Spirit Gold into Beibei's arms, then used his own Extreme Life to activate the immense vitality contained within it.

Watching as Beibei's body gradually recovered under the nourishment of the Spirit Gold's abundant life force, Lin Yi finally let out a sigh of relief.

Only then did Lin Yi have time to explain things to Mu En.

Upon hearing that Beibei's Light Holy Dragon bloodline had been awakened due to his intense emotional swings—and perhaps also Lin Yi's guidance through Extreme Light—Mu En was equally surprised.

Ever since Beibei's Martial Soul Awakening, his Light Holy Dragon bloodline had only been triggered once: when Beibei learned that his parents had died.

However, after listening to Lin Yi recount the things he had said to tease Beibei, Mu En felt that such drastic emotional fluctuations triggering his bloodline were not entirely unacceptable.

Moreover, looking at Beibei, whose aura of Radiance had surged greatly, Mu En thought that this misfortune had turned into a blessing.

Mu En knew that if Lin Yi had not acted decisively to replenish Beibei's losses, Beibei would likely have already died from depleted blood and vitality.

As Beibei's complexion gradually regained its color and the aura he emitted steadily stabilized, Mu En felt even more recognition and gratitude toward this young disciple.

Master and disciple said nothing more, simply waiting quietly for Beibei to awaken.

Three hours passed before a groan sounded. Mu En and Lin Yi looked over, and sure enough, Beibei had awakened.

Watching Beibei go from utter confusion to clarity, Lin Yi knew that the awakening of Beibei's bloodline had finally ended.

He withdrew his domain and recalled the Golden Tree. After healing Beibei without interruption for nearly four hours, even with Golden Growth supporting him, Lin Yi still felt mentally exhausted.

Dropping onto the ground, Lin Yi called out to Beibei, "Although this happened because of me, I also healed you for nearly four hours. Let's call it even."

Still unaware of what had happened, Beibei looked utterly bewildered. The smile that usually hung on his face had long since vanished.

Mu En smiled at the sight. "Release your Martial Soul and take a look."

Seeing that his great-grandfather had somehow arrived, Beibei was about to pay his respects when he heard Mu En tell him to release his Martial Soul. Instinctively, he followed his great-grandfather's instructions.

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, possess me!

A dazzling mass of golden light lit up from between Beibei's brows. The golden light then scattered outward, gradually spreading across his entire body. Arcs of golden lightning erupted, continuously slithering around him like little snakes, while the lightning pattern on his forehead had turned gold.

Seeing Beibei turn into a little golden man even without his Golden Imprisonment, Lin Yi could not help feeling more curious.

"Why does this Light Holy Dragon feel so full of lightning?"

Mu En looked at Beibei with satisfaction. Hearing Lin Yi's question, he explained with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, "This is not a Light Holy Dragon. It is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon after its Radiance bloodline was awakened. Perhaps it should be called the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon."

Beibei curiously examined the new form of his Martial Soul. Feeling the aura of his Martial Soul become even more powerful than before, he thought for a moment, then walked over to Lin Yi and bowed.

"What are you doing? Want to acknowledge me as your great-grandfather?"

"You!"

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Beibei clenched his teeth and forced out a few words through them. "I'm only thanking you for giving me this opportunity."

"No need." Lin Yi waved dismissively. "It is true that you nearly died. I already said it: I harmed you, but I also saved you, so we're even. As for the change in your Martial Soul, that was your own opportunity."

Mu En quietly watched the two youngsters converse without interrupting.

He had no intention of blaming Lin Yi. After all, Beibei was fine, and Lin Yi had not meant any harm. It had merely been an accident.

Over this period of time, Mu En had also come to understand this young disciple's temperament somewhat. He was a little mischievous, but his nature was not bad.

After the two youngsters finished speaking, Mu En said, "All right. Rest well tonight. Tomorrow, this old man will personally take you to hunt Soul Rings."

"You?" Only then did Lin Yi vaguely sense that Beibei had actually broken through. A level-twenty Quasi Soul Grandmaster—at Beibei's age, that absolutely qualified him as a genius.

Beibei also sensed that his Soul Power had broken through. Just as he was about to rejoice, he saw Lin Yi before him and his expression darkened. Lin Yi was only a little over seven years old, yet he was already a two-ring Soul Grandmaster. Once he hunted another Soul Ring, did that not mean Lin Yi had become a Soul Elder at only seven?

As if he had guessed Beibei's thoughts, Lin Yi comforted him. "You don't need to compare yourself to me. There's no point."

Beibei's expression eased slightly. This Lin Yi isn't completely without redeeming qualities.

"Because I am one of a kind. No one can possibly compare to me."

Beibei's face darkened. Sure enough, he should never have believed Lin Yi could say anything nice!

The next day, beneath the Golden Tree, Lin Yi, who had already informed his parents, met with Mu En and Beibei.

The experiment of deliberately delaying his Soul Ring acquisition to observe changes in his Soul Power could only be forcibly halted because of Beibei's breakthrough.

Without further words, Mu En released his Soul Power, wrapping Lin Yi and Beibei within it before speeding away.

Inside the Soul Power Shield, Lin Yi looked at Beibei. "Have you decided what kind of Soul Ring you want?"

"For Soul Masters with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, the first three Soul Rings are all fixed."

"Your Martial Soul has already become the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Are you still using the previous Soul Ring configuration?"

"Yes. Great-grandfather spoke to me about it yesterday. Although my Radiance attribute has been awakened, compared to the Lightning Attribute I've known since childhood, it is better for now to use the Radiance attribute as support for the Lightning Attribute."

"So you still intend to focus on the Lightning Attribute?"

Beibei nodded. Lin Yi said nothing more. The Lightning Attribute was not inferior to the Radiance attribute; it merely depended on how one used it.

The reason the Light Holy Dragon was stronger than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was because the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's bloodline concentration was insufficient, not because the Thunder attribute was inferior.

"What kind of Soul Ring do you want?" Beibei asked.

"The same as you. A Lightning Attribute one."

"???"

"Otherwise, why would Master have me hunt Soul Rings with you?"

"But your Martial Soul has nothing to do with the Lightning Attribute, does it?"

So Lin Yi explained to Beibei why he had chosen a Lightning Attribute Soul Ring.

Beibei did not understand, but he was deeply shaken.

A Limit Douluo's speed was extraordinarily fast. In barely an hour, Mu En came to a stop.

"We're here."

Lin Yi surveyed their surroundings. "Master, this doesn't seem to be the Star Dou Great Forest?"

"Indeed, it isn't."

Beibei explained from the side, "Since we're hunting Lightning Attribute Soul Rings, this place is far more suitable than the Star Dou Great Forest."

"This is the paradise of Lightning Attribute Soul Beasts—Lightning Strike Valley."

"So this is Lightning Strike Valley."

Hearing Beibei's explanation, Lin Yi understood.

Naturally, Lin Yi knew of Lightning Strike Valley.

The books recorded that Lightning Strike Valley was named for the ceaseless lightning strikes that had fallen there over countless years. It was the continent's largest habitat for Lightning Attribute Soul Beasts. Due to the violent nature of the Lightning Attribute, the Soul Beasts here were mostly exceptionally powerful in combat.

Years upon years of lightning strikes had formed a Thunderfall in the heart of the valley. Every few centuries, the Thunderfall would erupt, bringing calamity upon the Soul Beasts of Lightning Strike Valley. This was also why the number of Soul Beasts in Lightning Strike Valley had always remained low.

However, for Lin Yi and Beibei, this truly was the most suitable place to obtain Soul Rings.

After all, this time, both Beibei and Lin Yi needed powerful Lightning Attribute Soul Beasts. Within the age range they could endure, the stronger the Soul Beast's strength and bloodline, the better.

The quality of Lightning Strike Valley's Soul Beasts undoubtedly suited their requirements best.

They did not linger long. With Mu En present, there was no need to worry about danger.

The group immediately entered the valley.

The Soul Beast Lin Yi needed had too high an age, so they would first resolve Beibei's Second Soul Ring.

The three of them chatted as they searched.

"Beibei, since great clans like yours have fixed Soul Rings for the first few rings, then the Soul Beasts you need should be fixed as well, right?"

Beibei glanced back at his great-grandfather. Seeing Mu En lightly nod to indicate that it was fine, Beibei said, "That's right. After long years of experimentation and verification, the combinations for the first few soul skills and the selection of Soul Beasts have basically been determined."

"Then what Soul Beast do you need for your Second Soul Ring?"

"A sub-dragon species known as the Lightning Dragon Beast."

"Lightning Dragon Beast?" Lin Yi thought for a moment. "It seems to be a Soul Beast that uses Thunder Net as its primary means of attack. Its control over lightning is quite good."

"A soul skill that restrains and limits enemies with area attacks, while also using the bloodline of a dragon-type Soul Beast to enhance your own Martial Soul? It really is an excellent choice."

Beibei's expression changed. Every word Lin Yi had said was completely accurate, and he could not help asking, "How did you guess that?"

"Guess?"

"Wouldn't anyone know that after giving it a little thought?"

Beibei was immediately speechless. This guy really loves showing off...

Mu En smiled from behind them. "Beibei, Xiao Yi has read more than half the books in the Inner Court's Library Pavilion. In terms of knowledge alone, even the teachers of the Outer Court cannot compare to him."

Beibei stared at Lin Yi in shock. Naturally, he knew of the Inner Court's Library Pavilion. Mu En had even taken him there before. Back then, he had been overwhelmed by the vast sea of books within it. He had never imagined that someone could actually read more than half of them.

"Beibei, you should learn from Xiao Yi in this regard. Reading more books will always be beneficial."

Faced with his great-grandfather, Beibei could only agree.

If Beibei also possessed memories from the Otherworld, he would likely have already blurted out a complaint about someone else's child.

Lin Yi walked silently beside them, the light in his eyes flickering uncertainly as though he were thinking about something.

Suddenly, Lin Yi spoke. "Beibei, do you want to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring?"