Qian Renxue listened to Qin Tian, confusion and puzzlement written across her face.
"Ultimate Power? Xiao Tian, what is Ultimate Power?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo, standing nearby, listened to their conversation and furrowed his brow slightly.
Ultimate Power? How had he never heard of it?
"Ahem!"
"Sister Xue, an Ultimate Attribute is the pinnacle expression of an elemental attribute. For example, Ultimate Ice can reach absolute zero and suppress all ice elements. Its power far exceeds that of an ordinary-attribute Martial Soul, and it has a significant advantage over both the same attribute and the opposing attribute."
"However, Ultimate Attributes have one major drawback: cultivation slows between level thirty and level seventy. After level seventy, though, cultivation becomes faster than that of Martial Souls with the same attribute. And for someone with an Ultimate Attribute, becoming a Titled Douluo is no challenge at all."
After listening to Qin Tian's explanation, Qian Renxue and Golden Crocodile Douluo now understood Ultimate Attributes.
"Ultimate Holy Attribute and Ultimate Light Attribute... My Eight-Winged Angel possesses three elements: holiness, light, and fire. Now I have two Ultimate Elements. I'm only missing fire. If fire also became Ultimate Fire, then wouldn't that..."
Qin Tian heard what Qian Renxue said and shook his head helplessly.
"Sister Xue, you already possess two Ultimate Attributes. If your fire attribute also evolves into Ultimate Fire, your cultivation before level seventy will become extremely slow."
"Once you reach level seventy, you could perhaps consume this Great Sun Emperor Yang Flower and evolve your fire into Ultimate Fire. But don't even think about it before level seventy."
Qian Renxue looked at the Great Sun Emperor Yang Flower in Qin Tian's hand, a satisfied smile appearing on her face.
"Xiao Tian, can this Immortal Herb also evolve my fire into Ultimate Fire?"
Qin Tian heard her question and saw the anticipation on her face. He nodded slightly.
"Sister Xue, the Great Sun Emperor Yang Flower is a supreme yang Immortal Herb. It grows by absorbing the essence of the sun and contains immense yang energy within. It's also compatible with your Eight-Winged Angel."
Golden Crocodile Douluo could no longer hold back. He stepped forward, looking at Qin Tian with eager anticipation.
"Qin Tian, do you have an Immortal Herb suitable for the Golden Crocodile King?"
Qin Tian heard Golden Crocodile Douluo's question and considered the many Immortal Herbs in his Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch. He had already made up his mind.
"Second Worship, the Golden Crocodile King possesses golden blood, so very few Immortal Herbs are compatible with it."
"This Immortal Herb is called the Golden Earth Dragon Fruit. It isn't the most compatible with the Golden Crocodile King, but it can greatly purify dragon blood. The Golden Crocodile King is also a Sub-Dragon, so perhaps it could evolve into a Golden Crocodile Dragon."
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at the Golden Earth Dragon Fruit in Qin Tian's hand. His eyes gleamed, and he burst into hearty laughter.
"Good, good, good!"
"As long as there's an Immortal Herb that can evolve the Golden Crocodile Martial Soul, that's enough. I'm old, and my potential is spent. I doubt I'll break through to level ninety-nine in this lifetime. But the younger generation in my family has only just begun their journey as Soul Masters. If their Martial Souls evolve, perhaps..."
Qin Tian handed the Golden Earth Dragon Fruit to Golden Crocodile Douluo and explained how to consume it, then turned to Qian Renxue.
"Sister Xue, we've been out for several days. I'd like to go back."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly. She had come here for Qin Tian, and now that he had returned safely, there was no reason for her to stay.
Qin Tian didn't bring up anything else. He trusted that Qian Renxue had already made all the arrangements. How could they let a treasure like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where plants grew ten times faster, go to waste?
Golden Crocodile Douluo wrapped Qian Renxue and Qin Tian in his Soul Power, then headed toward Heaven Dou City.
After they returned to the Crown Prince's Residence, Golden Crocodile Douluo exchanged a few words with Qian Renxue before hurrying off. All he could think about now was giving the Immortal Herb in his hands to the younger generation in his family as soon as possible, so their Martial Souls could evolve.
Qian Renxue and Qin Tian watched Golden Crocodile Douluo leave. Once he had disappeared from sight, they exchanged a glance and went straight to the secret chamber.
"Xiao Tian, are any of the Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well suitable for the other grandfathers in the Worship Hall?"
Qin Tian heard Qian Renxue's question and looked at her in confusion.
"Sister Xue, what Martial Souls and attributes do the worshippers have?"
"Third Grandfather's Martial Soul is the Azure Luan, with the wind attribute. Fourth Grandfather's Martial Soul is the Blazing Lion, with the fire attribute. Fifth Grandfather's Martial Soul is the Light Feather Divine Bow, with both light and ice attributes. Sixth Grandfather and Seventh Grandfather have the Coiling Dragon Staff as their weapon Martial Soul, but a dragon soul is sealed inside the staff."
After hearing Qian Renxue, Qin Tian pondered briefly and made his decision.
"Sister Xue, these Immortal Herbs are suitable for them."
As he spoke, Qin Tian took out six jade boxes and placed them on the table, explaining the effects of each one to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue looked at the six jade boxes and smiled calmly.
"Xiao Tian, put them away. You'll be going to the Worship Hall to cultivate later. Once you get there, give these Immortal Herbs to the grandfathers."
Qin Tian understood that Qian Renxue was looking out for him, so he silently put away the six jade boxes.
The two talked for a long while before finally leaving the secret chamber.
After leaving, Qin Tian returned to his room. He locked the door and took out the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew he had prepared earlier.
The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew could be consumed to cultivate Fiery Golden Eyes, allowing one to see all manner of extraordinary objects and pierce through many illusions. It also greatly enhanced one's spiritual power.
Looking at the three drops of dew on the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Qin Tian dripped two into his eyes and swallowed the third.
The world before him seemed incredibly clear. He knew that his spiritual power had improved.
Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, several hours had gone by.
After fully refining the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Qin Tian opened his eyes, a flash of light appearing in them before vanishing.
"As expected of an Immortal Herb. It multiplied my spiritual power several times over. Truly amazing."
Qin Tian half-closed his eyes and extended his spiritual power, sensing the outside world as he sought to find its limits.
Ten meters, twenty meters, fifty meters, one hundred meters, one hundred and fifty meters, two hundred meters, three hundred meters.
When he withdrew his spiritual power, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and he couldn't help smiling with delight.
"Three hundred meters. With my current spiritual power, I should be able to withstand the spiritual attack of a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
What had he done all this for? Wasn't it all preparation for a ten-thousand-year third Soul Ring?
Not only had this trip let him seize the opportunities meant for the Shrek Seven Devils, it had also greatly strengthened him.
Qin Tian was quite fond of taking other people's opportunities and using them to strengthen himself.
Several days passed.
Qin Tian devoted himself to cultivation, adapting both to his greatly increased spiritual power and to his physical body.
One day, Qian Renxue came to Qin Tian's room.
"Xiao Tian."
Qin Tian opened his eyes and looked at Qian Renxue with a smile.
"Sister Xue, what brings you here?"
Qian Renxue forced a faint smile, but deep in her eyes lay sorrow and reluctance.
"Xiao Tian, the people Grandpa arranged have arrived."
Hearing this, he knew he was about to part with Qian Renxue.
"Xiao Tian, once you get to the Worship Hall, make sure you cultivate well. Don't slack off and waste your talent."
"You said you'd stay by my side forever."
Qin Tian listened to Qian Renxue, his eyes full of reluctance. He stepped forward and pulled her into his arms.
"Sister Xue, I won't disappoint you. When we meet again, I'll definitely surprise you."
Qian Renxue stiffened, her face flushing slightly. She felt Qin Tian's presence and placed both hands on his back.
Neither of them spoke again. They simply stood there, embracing in silence.
After a long while, they finally separated.
Qian Renxue and Qin Tian walked out of the room and looked at the people in the courtyard.
"Go on. I promise I'll come see you every year."
Qin Tian and Qian Renxue gazed at each other, both reluctant to part. But for his own sake and for Qian Renxue's, all he could do now was work hard to grow stronger and do his best to change the ending that had originally been set.
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