Su Tao first brought Fang Yang to a room. Unlike the antique exterior, the room was filled with modern touches, with numerous instruments arranged inside.
He gestured for Fang Yang to sit in a metal chair and said, "Before choosing a Soul Spirit, though, you'll need to undergo a Spiritual Power test!"
Afterward, Su Tao began explaining the knowledge of Soul Spirits and Spiritual Power to Fang Yang.
Long, long ago, in the era before Soul Spirits existed, there was no classification for Spiritual Power.
Soul Masters obtained Soul Rings by hunting Soul Beasts, and what determined the age limit of the Soul Rings they could fuse with was their physical constitution!
However, with the emergence of Soul Spirits, everything changed.
Their predecessors gradually realized that fusing with a Soul Spirit required stronger Spiritual Power than fusing with a Soul Ring.
Only through their continuous research, classification, and summarization did the categories of Spiritual Power come into being. It was only in the last two thousand years that the realms were fully established.
Spiritual Power was divided into six realms: Spirit Origin Realm, Spirit Connection Realm, Spirit Sea Realm, Spirit Abyss Realm, Spirit Domain Realm, and the legendary Divine Origin Realm.
In the Spirit Origin Realm, Spiritual Power ranged from 0 to 100 points. This was the Spiritual Power level of an Ordinary Person and the initial state of a Soul Master upon awakening.
At this realm, one could fuse with Soul Spirits from ten years to Hundred years old.
The Spirit Connection Realm ranged from 101 to 500 points. At this stage, Spiritual Power began to condense, and Soul Masters could already release it outward in simple ways to sense their surroundings.
Above the Spirit Connection Realm was the Spirit Sea Realm.
It ranged from 501 to 5,000 points. Spiritual Power as vast as the Great Sea was the foundation of becoming a powerhouse. Upon reaching this realm, one could fuse with powerful black-grade Soul Spirits.
Above the Spirit Sea Realm was the Spirit Abyss Realm.
It ranged from 5,001 to 20,000 points. The Spiritual Power of a powerhouse at this level could influence the material world within a small area. It was also the entry threshold for a Titled Douluo and the minimum requirement for fusing with a legendary hundred-thousand-year Soul Spirit.
As for the higher Spirit Domain Realm, at 20,001 to 50,000 points, and the legendary Divine Origin Realm, above 50,001 points...
Su Tao smiled faintly. "That is already a domain close to the gods. At present, there are only a handful of Soul Masters across the entire continent who can reach that realm."
As he spoke, he pressed several buttons on the workbench. An instrument resembling a metal helmet slowly descended from the ceiling and settled over Fang Yang's head.
"Don't be nervous. Stay relaxed. During the test, you may feel slightly dizzy. That's normal. Just stay relaxed," Su Tao instructed.
Fang Yang nodded. "All right, I understand."
The testing device activated with a faint hum, and a gentle white glow began to Lit Up around the helmet.
Su Tao Looked At a Spirit Guidance Screen beside him, where data began flashing across the display.
"30, 50, 80... 101."
After breaking through the hundred-point mark, the number steadily stopped at 101.
An eerie silence descended upon the room. A trace of surprise appeared in Na'er's eyes.
She murmured, "As expected of Brother. He really is extraordinary..."
Looking at Fang Yang's test result, Su Tao's expression shifted from surprise to disbelief, finally freezing into complicated shock.
"Spirit Connection Realm... 101 points? How is that possible? Could the machine be malfunctioning?"
Su Tao knew better than anyone what it meant for a six-year-old to reach the Spirit Connection Realm.
If such talent were reported to the upper ranks of the Spirit Pagoda, Su Tao would surely receive a promotion and a raise, with a brilliant future ahead of him.
Then, just to be safe, Su Tao suppressed the shock in his heart, walked over to Fang Yang, and said, "Fang Yang, wait a moment. There may be a slight malfunction with the Spiritual Power testing device. Your Spiritual Power data is a little abnormal. Don't worry, I'll test you again."
Su Tao activated the testing device once more and tested Fang Yang again. Fang Yang's Spiritual Power remained exactly the same as before, fixed at 101 points in the Spirit Connection Realm. This proved that there was nothing wrong with the instrument.
The second test began, and Fang Yang's Spiritual Power remained exactly the same as before, fixed at 101 points in the Spirit Connection Realm. This proved that there was nothing wrong with the instrument.
This time, Su Tao's voice suddenly became low. "It really is 101 points in the Spirit Connection Realm. Is this a monster? No, this is a freak!
For ordinary Soul Masters, their first Spiritual Power test averaged only around thirty points.
Fang Yang's Spiritual Power had almost reached...
It could be said that Fang Yang possessed an enormous advantage when it came to fusing with Soul Spirits.
"Fang Yang, if you had not joined the Spirit Pagoda, this old man would have planned to kill you personally!"
A freak like you must serve the Spirit Pagoda. If you were to fall into the hands of Shrek, the Tang Sect, or another faction and grow up, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
A trace of Killing Intent flashed through Na'er's eyes. If Su Tao dared make a move against Brother Fang Yang, then she would...
After hearing this, Fang Yang also made his decision.
"Knowing you are outmatched and still fighting to the death is the foolishness called 'hot-bloodedness.' Even if you win, it is nothing more than fate favoring you."
A smile returned to Su Tao's face as he said, "However, you are one of the Spirit Pagoda, so I will not make a move against you."
Today, I told you this only to let you know one thing: remember, only a living genius is a true genius.
Fang Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Thank you, Uncle Tao."
A meaningful glint flashed through Su Tao's eyes as he continued, "I will apply to the branch Pagoda Master and strive to secure a Thousand Year Soul Spirit for you. Then, you will enter the sight of the Spirit Pagoda's upper ranks..."
Su Tao did not finish what he was saying before leaving. Some things did not need to be spelled out too clearly. Of course, if Fang Yang failed to understand...
Na'er instantly returned to her innocent, lively appearance and smiled. "Brother, you're amazing."
Her face was filled with admiration, as though that fleeting Killing Intent had never existed.
In truth, Fang Yang knew that, as a transmigrator, his Spiritual Power had always far surpassed that of children his age.
On top of that, he had cultivated the Flame Mantra and devoured Heavenly Flames...
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the room.
Walking in front was Su Tao, beaming with joy. Behind him, an elderly man with white hair and a youthful complexion approached at an unhurried pace.
Although the old man wore a benevolent expression, the Soul Power fluctuations radiating All Over the Body made him someone not to be underestimated.
Su Tao respectfully stepped aside and introduced him. "Fang Yang, this is Pagoda Master Liu Yang of our Aolai City Spirit Pagoda."
Fang Yang held Na'er's small hand tightly and bowed slightly. "Fang Yang greets Pagoda Master."
Su Tao said nothing further. He merely gave up his place and stood respectfully beside the old man, further confirming the old man's high status.
"You must be Fang Yang. You truly are a fine child."
The old man Looked At Fang Yang and Na'er, sizing them up before smiling kindly.
"I heard that your Spiritual Power has reached 101 points in the Spirit Connection Realm. Could you let Grandfather take a look at your Martial Soul?"
"All right." A smile appeared on Fang Yang's face as he released his Heavenly Flame Martial Soul.
A Deep Yellow Flame leaped from his palm.
The Heavenly Flame appeared to burn quietly, yet it emitted a suffocating pressure.
The surrounding air warped slightly beneath the intense heat, and even the ground began to grow warm.
"This..."
The old man's pupils abruptly constricted. Despite his cultivation as a Titled Douluo, he actually sensed a threat from a child who had yet to obtain a Soul Ring!
Even he could be affected by the temperature of that Flame...
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