30 points!
A level 10 Elite Tier Elder Heroic Spirit had given Bai Xiaowen a whopping 30 points each of Black Soul Stone growth and Soul Essence—as much as a Boss Tier enemy of the same level, and three times as much as a normal Elite Tier enemy!
The way Bai Xiaowen looked at the other Elder Heroic Spirits grew far more eager.
And that was not all.
Delifa's delighted voice rang out. "Master, where did you capture these fragmented souls? They're incredible!"
"In what was once a Guardian Order temple. These spirits must have been Guardian Order warriors in life." The Song of Forgotten Kings named the temple's builders as the "Ilia Sect," which was, in fact, the Guardian Order.
After a pause, Bai Xiaowen asked, "Is there something special about these fragmented souls, Delifa?"
"Why, of course, Master."
Delifa spoke excitedly. "These spirits are fundamentally different from ordinary monsters. They no longer have complete consciousness—only their residual combat instincts remain! Those instincts are the essence of fighting skills honed through countless battles. And most importantly... your summoned creatures can absorb them without restriction!"
"Without restriction? You mean summoned creatures that have already absorbed the souls of other powerful fighters can absorb these Elder Heroic Spirits too?" Bai Xiaowen asked to confirm.
"I must correct one point, my dear Master." Delifa's face appeared on the Black Soul Stone, wearing a seductive smile. "The Black Soul Stone doesn't absorb an Elder Heroic Spirit's entire soul. It absorbs only a portion of its combat skills. No matter how many times a summoned creature absorbs those skills, they won't fundamentally change it. They'll only raise its corresponding Battle Specialty to level 10."
After a pause, Delifa added regretfully, "Unfortunately, what determines how well your summoned creatures fight isn't their own Battle Specialty