Spirit Ascension, Marching Towards Heaven Dou City

"Brother Xuan, aren't you going a bit too far?"

On the carriage, Xiao Wu stared with her round, rabbit-like eyes as Lin Xuan carried one metallic, cold-looking Defense Soul Tool after another onto the carriage. Her lips twitched involuntarily—she was completely stunned.

Is it really necessary to be this cautious?

They're going to Heaven Dou City to watch the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, not to brave any dangers or perilous situations. Why would they need to armor their carriage with an iron shell?

"You don't understand, this is called being prepared for a rainy day."

Lin Xuan's hands didn't stop moving, but he thought to himself: I can't exactly tell you that I have a weird kind of Fortune like Tang Wulin's, that brings trouble wherever I go, can I? It's better to keep this to myself.

Lin Xuan couldn't help but shudder at the thought of the outrageous enemies that "Train Killer" Tang Wulin had encountered along the way.

Fortunately, he's in the world of Douluo Dalu 1 I now, so even if he encounters danger, it shouldn't be too serious... right?

If this were in Douluo Dalu 2, the sheer number of Evil Soul Master would probably overturn the carriage.

Xiao Wu didn't understand, but she was deeply shocked.

As expected of Brother Xuan, he's always so meticulous in everything he does.

Nuoding City was a remote small town, far away from the Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Even traveling light and rushing all the way, it would still take about a month to get there—the time is really tight.

Actually, there's an even quicker way: abandon the carriage and ride a horse.

Back then, he had accomplished the feat of traveling 600 li in six days, and that was while traversing through the mountains and fields; if he were to take this flat official road, he could probably reach the Heaven Dou Imperial City in a few days.

But he didn't rent the carriage for nothing.

Lin Xuan hadn't forgotten that, following Tang Wulin's trajectory, he should have undergone his first Spirit Ascension not long after the Class Promotion Tournament.

Given the nature of his Golden Finger abilities, I'll most likely fall into a deep sleep again.

Once we get through this period, things will be fine. We can then move quickly and it won't take too long.

Sure enough, after six days of tedious travel, Lin Xuan's body suddenly reacted.

My whole body felt warm, but a strange sense of fatigue washed over me, as if all my energy had been drained.

He quickly put down the Level Two Soul Tool core he was assembling, lifted the carriage curtain, and climbed inside.

"Xiao Wu, watch the carriage for me for a while, I need to rest."

Lin Xuan woke Xiao Wu, who was meditating with her eyes closed, his voice carrying a hint of weariness that was barely perceptible.

"Uh... okay, Brother Xuan."

Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then noticed the weariness in Lin Xuan's eyes and instantly remembered how he looked when his Dragon Blood was enhanced last time.

Are they going to increase the Dragon Blood strength again?

"Brother Xuan, do you want me to prepare some food for you? In case... in case you sleep too long and get hungry."

Xiao Wu quickly pressed for an answer, her tone tinged with worry, fearing that he would fall into a deep sleep again like last time.

"No need, just get a normal night's sleep, and you'll be fine by tomorrow."

Before Lin Xuan could finish speaking, he had already collapsed onto the soft cotton quilt inside the carriage.

This was the gentlest of Tang Wulin's many advancements. It would be difficult for him to experience such a painless transformation again in the future.

The carriage bumped slowly along the official road. As soon as Lin Xuan lay down, a warm feeling washed over his limbs and bones like a tide.

Compared to the last time the Dragon Blood was used to enhance my body, there was less of a burning pain and more of a warm, soothing sensation, like being enveloped in lukewarm water.

As consciousness gradually faded, I could still hear the rustling sound of Xiao Wu gently adjusting the carriage curtain, and the crunching sound of the wheels rolling over the gravel road, like a slow, gentle lullaby.

He did not fall into a deep sleep; instead, he was able to clearly perceive the changes within his body.

The power originating from the Golden Finger was flowing quietly like a stream, meticulously polishing the meridians and nourishing the soul. Even the Soul Power was slowly growing at an extremely slow but exceptionally stable pace.

There were no earth-shattering phenomena, no heart-wrenching pain, only a silent and gradual transformation.

As he put it, this was the most moderate promotion to date.

Lin Xuan hadn't expected that this transformation would go so smoothly, without encountering the slightest danger.

The sky outside the window gradually darkened, then slowly brightened again in the morning light.

As the first rays of golden morning light shone gently through the gap in the carriage curtain onto Lin Xuan's face, he slowly opened his eyes, a clear gleam flashing in them, like stars after a wash.

He stretched out a big yawn, his bones making a series of soft "crackling" sounds, his whole body filled with a refreshing and abundant energy, his previous fatigue had long since vanished, and he felt much lighter.

"Brother Xuan, you're awake?"

Xiao Wu's voice immediately came from the side, filled with undisguised joy.

How are you feeling?

Lin Xuan sat up, stretched his wrists, and a relaxed smile appeared on his lips, "Very good!"

He reached out his hand, and a touch of deep blue quietly bloomed.

The Blue Silver King emerged from his palm, and two yellow Soul Ring appeared, overlapping and encircling the base of the Blue Silver King, slowly rotating and emanating a gentle yet formidable aura.

At the same time, Little Golden Scales emerged from one of the Soul Ring, the whole snake lazily Entangle around Blue Silver King's grass, its aura already reaching the level of a hundred-year-old Soul Spirit.

"What an amazing method!"

Xiao Wu's eyes widened in shock— Brother Xuan's Soul Ring Age could actually increase? And this little guy called Soul Spirit, he's gotten stronger too?

"Brother Xuan, your Soul Ring have gone from ten years to a hundred years. What changes have you noticed?"

Xiao Wu carefully teased the Jin Lin scales while glancing up at Lin Xuan with eyes full of curiosity.

"The changes aren't too significant, just a wider scope and lower consumption."

Lin Xuan thought for a moment and then explained.

"When my Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass and my Jin Lin were still Ten-Year Soul Beast, the Entangle range was only twenty meters; later, my Martial Soul Evolution into Blue Silver King, and the Jin Lin ' Soul Skill were enhanced, increasing the range to about fifty meters; now that the Jin Lin have evolved into a hundred-year-old Soul Spirit, the Entangle range has directly reached one hundred meters."

"Moreover, after Jin Lin became a hundred-year-old Soul Spirit, it could support two Soul Ring simultaneously, which basically solved my problem of getting Second Soul Ring. In addition, my Soul Power also increased by one level, and now it's about level thirteen."

The changes are limited to these: the Entangle range has increased, and the energy consumption has decreased. The biggest gain is probably that Level 1 Soul Power.

Feeling the surging power within him, Lin Xuan knew that this was just the beginning.

In the next few months, his cultivation speed will experience another leap forward.

After six months, the Soul Power will increase by two levels. Seven months later, the Soul Spirit will evolve again, leaping from a hundred years to a thousand years, and the Soul Power will also rise to level seventeen.

The progress is, frankly, quite appalling.

Back then, Huo Yuhao went from Tenth-Rank to level 20 in just one year. Tang Wulin's early development was a bit too slow.

"Alright, let's not waste any more time. We need to speed things up now."

Lin Xuan collected his thoughts and carefully put away the Defense Soul Tool inside the carriage one by one.

This was the safeguard he had for himself while he was asleep. With so many Defense Soul Tool, as long as it wasn't a Titled Douluo bombarding him relentlessly, there wouldn't be any major problems.

Otherwise, why would he bring out so many Soul Tool for no reason? He couldn't possibly be just looking at them, could he?

Then, he led Xiao Wu out of the carriage and untied the horse from it.

With a slight movement of his fingertips, the Blue Silver Grass wove together swiftly, creating a sturdy two-person saddle that rested securely on the horse's back.

"Let's go, riding a horse is faster, and we might even be able to get a good spot near the arena."

Lin Xuan mounted his horse and, once settled, extended his hand and smiled at Xiao Wu.

At this point, why hide it? If you like someone, just express it boldly.

Looking at the spot in front of Lin Xuan and the unwavering determination in his eyes, Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed slightly, but without the slightest hesitation, she gently placed her hand on his.

With a gentle tug, Xiao Wu Lin Xuan lightly on the saddle in front of him, like a feather.

"Drive!"

The crisp sound of the whip rang out, and the horse neighed, breaking free from the constraints of the carriage and galloping off towards Heaven Dou City.