Taking Whale Rubber! Obtaining the First Soul Ring

Whale Rubber is merely an aphrodisiac in this era.

However, its core function lies in strengthening the physical body, widening the meridians, and enhancing blood energy and soul ring tolerance, allowing a soul master to absorb soul rings beyond their current level.

If Lin Ye were truly just someone with mediocre talent, then this Whale Rubber would be the key item to defy his fate in his early stages!

He unlocked the wooden box and took out the ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber.

"It is finally time for you to be of use."

Lin Ye immediately began preparing to consume the Whale Rubber, first using high heat to soften the surface before removing the impurities.

Once all the preparations for consuming the Whale Rubber were complete.

Without the slightest hesitation, he took large bites and swallowed it down!

Ugh~

This really is a bit disgusting.

And, it tastes terrible!

He suppressed the urge to vomit and forced himself to consume the entire piece of Whale Rubber.

Soon, a wave of intense heat began to burn throughout his entire body.

It made him feel incredibly uncomfortable!

Several hours later.

Lin Ye lay on the bed, drenched in sweat.

But he could feel it.

His body had undergone a massive transformation, as if he had been reborn; it felt remarkably comfortable!

His physique had increased significantly!

It left him with only one feeling, and that was: pure satisfaction!

After consuming the ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber, there is absolutely no problem with my first soul ring exceeding 500 years. The only issue is that I cannot determine where the limit lies. I wonder if a powerhouse like Qian Daoliu has a way to roughly judge the maximum age of a soul ring a soul master can absorb. Lin Ye thought to himself as he kicked his legs and stood up.

"Time to go."

He packed his luggage, shouldered his bag, and Lin Ye left the room where he had lived for several years.

The next day, early morning.

Lin Ye woke up in his new residence within the Worship Hall.

He washed up and finished his breakfast.

At eight o'clock sharp, Lin Ye followed Qian Daoliu out of the Worship Hall, heading toward the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain his first soul ring.

"As my personal disciple, from now on, I can personally help you obtain all of your soul rings," Qian Daoliu said calmly inside the carriage.

"Thank you, Teacher!" Lin Ye smiled slightly, then asked, "Teacher, in your opinion, how many years can my first soul ring be?"

Since he had taken him as a disciple.

Qian Daoliu naturally would not only teach Lin Ye about cultivation but also knowledge regarding martial soul theory.

Qian Daoliu taught patiently, "Teacher will ask you first: what are the main factors that determine the age limit of a soul ring a soul master can absorb?"

Lin Ye replied, "Teacher, this disciple believes it mainly depends on physique, the martial soul, and the compatibility between the soul ring and the martial soul."

"Not bad, it seems you have some knowledge of martial soul theory." Qian Daoliu nodded, very satisfied.

He explained in detail, "For a commoner soul master, 200 to 300 years is about the limit for a first soul ring. But if one is born into a wealthy family and grows up eating various tonics, having a superior physique, then around 400 years is not a problem."

"This is the difference in soul ring age brought about by physique."

"The difference brought about by the martial soul lies in the quality of the martial soul itself. The higher the quality of the martial soul, the higher the age of the soul ring it can absorb. After all, the soul ring fuses with the martial soul, so the strength of the martial soul also has a significant impact."

"Generally speaking, beast martial souls can withstand soul rings of a higher age."

"Finally, there is the compatibility between the soul ring and the martial soul. The more compatible the soul ring is with the martial soul, the less pressure the body has to endure."

"If one satisfies all three points—a compatible soul ring, a top-tier beast martial soul, and a superior physique built on tonics since childhood—then 500 years or more for the first ring is no problem."

"But you..." Qian Daoliu said, reaching out to touch Lin Ye's bone structure.

He didn't know until he touched it, but one touch gave him a shock.

Qian Daoliu was stunned, his face filled with disbelief: "This! How is this possible! Disciple, you! How can your physique be this strong?"

As a level 99 Limit Douluo, testing a person's bone structure, skeleton, and physical fitness was no difficult task.

But he could not fathom how an orphan who grew up on the Martial Soul Hall's subsidies could possess such a physique!?

I've already eaten ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber, how could my physique not be strong? Lin Ye muttered in his heart, then replied, "Teacher, is my physique very strong? How strong is it!?"

Qian Daoliu gasped: "700 years for your first ring—you will absolutely have no problem!"

"I never expected it! Disciple, you possess a physique that differs from ordinary people."

700 years? In that case, reaching a thousand years for my second ring shouldn't be a big problem either. Lin Ye thought to himself.

"It makes sense; how could someone chosen by the Angel God be an ordinary person?" Qian Daoliu nodded secretly.

He smiled and said, "Disciple, you have the opportunity to absorb a higher-age ring, but there is no need to pursue the extreme. To be safe, your first soul ring only needs to exceed 700 years."

"Understood, I will follow Teacher's arrangements."

Martial Soul Hall was not far from the Star Dou Great Forest; it took less than half a day's journey to arrive.

The master and disciple conversed along the way, becoming familiar with one another.

Before they knew it, they had arrived.

"Come, stay behind me."

Qian Daoliu led Lin Ye as they stepped inside.

With Qian Daoliu's spiritual power, any movement within a thousand-meter radius could not escape his perception.

With such a powerhouse leading the way, finding a compatible soul beast would be much easier.

Less than two hours later.

Qian Daoliu discovered a golden dragon-type soul beast on the edge of a cliff.

"It is actually the extremely rare Radiant Dragon, and its age is just over 700 years." Qian Daoliu's eyes lit up as he patted Lin Ye on the shoulder and said, "Disciple, it seems our luck is quite good."

"The Radiant Dragon carries the light attribute, which is compatible with your Angel Holy Sword."

"As a sword-type martial soul, you must follow the power attack path. The Radiant Dragon's offensive capabilities are quite outstanding; it will surely bring even greater attack power to your Angel Holy Sword."

"This is the one!"

Qian Daoliu soared into the sky in an instant, arriving before the Radiant Dragon in the blink of an eye.

The giant dragon was terrified!

Before it could even react.

Bang!

With a single kick, Qian Daoliu sent the Radiant Dragon crashing down.

Whoosh!

Bang!

The Radiant Dragon's body slammed into the ground.

It landed precisely less than ten meters in front of Lin Ye, the shockwave sweeping outward as the strong wind whipped at his clothes.

Lin Ye gazed at the dying Radiant Dragon, exclaiming, "So strong... was it finished off just like that?"

"Disciple, go quickly; it is about to die."

"Right!"

Lin Ye snapped back to reality, stepped forward quickly, and thrust his sword into the dragon's neck.

Finally... I am about to absorb my first soul ring. With this ring, I, Lin Ye, will be a true soul master.

What kind of power will it bring me? Lin Ye felt immense anticipation.

He immediately sat cross-legged and began to absorb the soul ring.

A yellow soul ring slowly rose from the dragon's body and settled onto Lin Ye.

The soul ring began to merge with his body and martial soul.

The massive surge of energy broke through Lin Ye's soul power to level 11 in one go.

But this was only the beginning!

Level 12!

Level 13!

Level 14!

"What! He actually broke through 4 levels of soul power at once? The increase is this massive?" Qian Daoliu was somewhat surprised.

But soon, he was shocked.

He widened his eyes abruptly, as if he had seen something bizarre.