Taking Whale Rubber, Star Dou Great Forest

Aside from ordinary Spirit Masters, what major power did not know the optimal Spirit Ring configuration?

For thousands of years, countless predecessors had used their lives to verify the limits of the Spirit Rings that Spirit Masters of each rank could withstand.

The emergence of Whale Rubber was enough to surpass the optimal configuration and overturn the continent's existing theories.

If this information spread, the entire continent would go mad.

Now that Spirit Hall had taken the lead in grasping this secret, given enough time, Spirit Hall's Spirit Masters would be able to absorb Spirit Rings of greater age and far surpass those of the same rank in strength.

As this accumulated generation after generation, the gap between Spirit Hall and the other powers would only grow wider.

Qian Xunji turned around, his gaze sweeping over the five Spirit Masters as he said gravely, "Remember, what happened today is to be classified as top secret. If it is leaked, you know the consequences."

"Yes!" The five answered in unison, unable to suppress the excitement in their voices. They knew they had taken part in an event that could change the entire Spirit Master world.

After returning to the Pope Palace, Qian Xunji immediately began sending his trusted subordinates to coastal cities to purchase Whale Rubber in large quantities.

This secret would be exposed sooner or later, but they would conceal it for as long as possible.

By the time the other powers discovered it, Spirit Hall would already have bought up most of the supply.

Two days later, in a palace behind the Pope Palace.

Qian Xunji stood before Su Mo and Bibi Dong, a smile he could not hide on his face.

"Xiao Mo, your teacher has already verified it. The Whale Rubber you mentioned before truly works."

As he spoke, Qian Xunji took two pieces of Whale Rubber from his Soul Tool.

These two pieces were of better quality than the previous five, and their color was darker.

"These two pieces were specially prepared for you." Golden Angel Flame emerged in Qian Xunji's palm as he slowly heated the two pieces of Whale Rubber.

The Whale Rubber softened in the flames, gradually turning into two pools of warm liquid that gave off a unique fragrance.

"Drink them. Your teacher will protect you."

"Yes, Teacher."

Su Mo and Bibi Dong answered together, each tilting their heads back and swallowing one.

The instant the Whale Rubber entered his mouth, Su Mo felt a warm current slide down his throat and into his abdomen.

Su Mo sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and focused as he silently sensed the changes in his body.

He could only feel a warm current flowing through his limbs and every part of his body.

This current was not fierce. Instead, it was gentle and enduring, like the warm spring sun, slowly seeping into his flesh, bones, and meridians.

He could clearly feel his physique steadily strengthening. The improvement was not great, but it was undeniably there.

After a long while, the two of them finished refining it one after the other.

"Very good. Tomorrow, your teacher will take you to hunt your first Spirit Rings."

Qian Xunji looked at the two children and nodded in satisfaction, his gaze lingering on Su Mo for a moment longer.

Su Mo's accidental discovery had brought Spirit Hall such a tremendous opportunity. It truly was a blessing for Spirit Hall.

The next morning, in front of the Pope Palace.

"Xiao Mo, Dong'er, let me introduce you. This is the Second Worship of the Worship Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo. Today, he will accompany us to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Spirit Rings."

"Greetings, Your Excellency Golden Crocodile." Su Mo and Bibi Dong bowed in greeting.

"No need to be so formal. Just call me Grandpa Golden Crocodile from now on." Golden Crocodile Douluo smiled.

The usually imposing Golden Crocodile Douluo wore a kind, elder-like smile today.

Normally, the worship elders of the Worship Hall lived in seclusion and rarely acted unless something major occurred.

Yet he had voluntarily joined them merely to hunt Spirit Rings for two children.

This was naturally Qian Daoliu's order.

If it had only been Bibi Dong, there would have been no need for such a grand effort. The main concern was Su Mo.

The Star Dou Great Forest was filled with countless strange and powerful Soul Beasts.

If Qian Xunji alone had to look after two children and something went wrong, he might not be able to handle it all.

If anything happened to the two children, it would be an unbearable loss for Spirit Hall.

Thus, Qian Daoliu had sought the opinions of several worship elders.

Golden Crocodile Douluo was the first to speak. Aside from Qian Daoliu, he was Spirit Hall's strongest expert, and after staying in the Worship Hall for so long, he also wanted to go out for a walk.

"Let's go. We're setting off." Golden Crocodile Douluo said.

The four boarded a luxurious carriage and headed toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

Inside the carriage, Golden Crocodile Douluo sat with Qian Xunji on one side, his eyes closed as he rested.

Opposite them sat Su Mo and Bibi Dong, the two children pressed close together.

Qian Xunji looked at Bibi Dong, who was seated beside Su Mo, and said:

"Dong'er, your teacher will first tell you about cultivating Twin Martial Souls.

Twin Martial Souls had appeared before in history, but without exception, none of them had truly grown up. When they absorbed Spirit Rings for their Second Martial Souls, they exploded and died."

At those words, Bibi Dong suddenly clenched Su Mo's arm, her little face turning pale.

For a six-year-old girl, hearing something like that would naturally frighten her.

"Don't be afraid, Dong'er." Qian Xunji softened his tone. "They exploded and died because their bodies could not withstand the Spirit Ring energy added together from two Martial Souls.

"As long as you focus on cultivating one Martial Soul first, absorb some Soul Bones later to improve your physical condition, and use Whale Rubber as assistance, your physique will improve greatly.

"When the time comes to cultivate your Second Martial Soul, there will be no serious issue."

He pondered briefly. "Both of your Martial Souls are top-tier Beast Martial Souls: the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul-Eating Spider Emperor.

"The Soul-Eating Spider Emperor is slightly superior in quality. Your teacher suggests that you cultivate the Death Spider Emperor first."

"Yes, Teacher." Bibi Dong nodded.

Su Mo listened quietly from the side.

Although Qian Xunji was not exceptionally gifted within the Angel Clan, as the Pope, his theoretical foundation was indeed solid.

Unlike Yu Xiaogang, who had only the title of master and not a shred of real expertise.

He had nearly made the future God King Tang absorb a ten-year Lone Bamboo as his first Spirit Ring. Was his first Soul Skill supposed to be a Blue Silver pole vault?

Then vault straight into the God Realm?

As the carriage traveled slowly, Qian Xunji continuously taught Su Mo and Bibi Dong theoretical knowledge along the way.

Qian Xunji was shocked to discover that Su Mo was exceptionally familiar with much basic theory and could even draw inferences from one example to another.

Spirit Hall lay between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, only a little more than a hundred li from the Star Dou Great Forest.

Several hours later, the group entered the Mixed Zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Ordinarily, there was no need to venture into the Mixed Zone to obtain the first or second Spirit Ring. The outer area was more than sufficient.

However, to allow Su Mo and Bibi Dong to absorb the most suitable Soul Beasts, the Mixed Zone was naturally a better choice. The Soul Beasts here started at a hundred years old, leaving them with more room to choose.

With Golden Crocodile Douluo, a Level 98 Titled Douluo, present, finding Soul Beasts was not difficult.

Although Golden Crocodile Douluo was already Level 98, he was still far from his peak.

Under the sweep of his powerful spiritual power, he quickly found a Soul Beast suitable for Bibi Dong.

It was a Soul Beast covered in pitch-black scales, with long, slender eight legs and faint dark-purple patterns flowing across its carapace. It lay hidden among the branches of an ancient tree, its aura cold and sinister.