Star Dou Seeks Ring, Dawn Spirit

Lin Ciyan nodded after hearing his grandfather's words, understanding that this was an objective law.

He felt the surging power within his body and was filled with anticipation for the upcoming soul ring acquisition.

A first soul ring of seven or eight hundred years... I wonder what kind of soul skill it will bring when combined with my Holy Radiance Qilin?

Ending his two months of special training and feeling the surging power within, Lin Ciyan looked at his grandfather, Lin Qingmo, with anticipation in his eyes: "Grandfather, can we go acquire my soul ring now?"

Lin Qingmo stroked his beard and smiled, his gaze full of gratification: "Naturally. The purpose of the training was to solidify your foundation so you can bear a soul ring of higher age."

"The higher the age of the soul ring, the greater the stimulation of a soul master's potential and the improvement in the quality of their soul power."

"The reason those hundred-thousand-year soul rings and those above them are so incredibly rare is precisely because the soul beasts they correspond to possess heaven-defying strength, comparable to human Super Douluo or even Limit Douluo."

He paused and looked at his grandson: "Polish your own vessel until it is strong enough to bear the most suitable soul ring for the present. As for the future... leave that to the future you to explore. Your physique has now reached its current limit; it is time."

Lin Ciyan understood.

He thought of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, but since he was not a spirit-type soul master, there was no way for him to intercept it.

There were no other means to increase his soul ring age at the moment, so he could only strengthen his body to withstand the absorption of a higher-age soul ring.

As for how to increase his soul ring age in the future, that was a matter for his future self; one could not simply increase a soul ring's age out of thin air.

Bei Bei had undergone similar training, and his first soul ring was only a little over five hundred years old.

Yet he himself possessed an ultimate martial soul and had undergone two months of "cramming" hard work, aiming directly for seven or eight hundred years—this was already a heaven-sent advantage.

"Rest for a day, and tomorrow morning, Grandfather will personally take you to the Star Dou Great Forest!" Lin Qingmo waved his hand, setting the schedule.

That evening, Lin Ciyan had a small gathering with Bei Bei.

"Brother Lin, I heard you are going to hunt for your soul ring tomorrow?" Bei Bei's eyes held envy. "The Mystic Ancestor arranged for me to go only after a week. I wish Brother Lin success in obtaining a powerful soul ring!"

"Many thanks," Lin Ciyan replied with a smile. "Same to you, I look forward to your good news."

The next morning, before the light of day had fully broken.

Lin Qingmo took the fully prepared Lin Ciyan and soared into the sky, turning into a streak of light as they flew straight toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

With a Title Douluo carrying him, their speed was like lightning.

Shrek City was adjacent to the Star Dou Great Forest, shouldering the responsibility of monitoring, preventing, and resisting beast tides, as well as mediating conflicts between empires to prevent the wars of various empires from causing too much collateral damage.

In just over an hour, when the rising sun cast its golden radiance upon the vast, boundless primeval jungle, the two had already arrived at the outer perimeter of the forest.

"Ahead lies the Star Dou Great Forest." Lin Qingmo landed with Lin Ciyan and pointed toward the sea of green ahead, which was permeated with an ancient and wild aura.

"You do not yet have a soul ring, so I will not arrange for any trials this time."

"It will not be too late to come here to hone your practical combat experience once you have acquired your second soul ring and possess basic combat power."

His tone was stern: "Allowing a child without a soul ring to 'train' here is an extremely ignorant and dangerous act." The meaning behind these words was clear: follow Grandfather, safety first, and focus on finding the soul ring.

Letting a child without a soul ring wander around the Star Dou Great Forest for training was an extremely ignorant act; even Tang God King had Yu Xiaogang with him—though Huo Gua was, of course, an exception.

Lin Ciyan naturally followed the advice and nodded in agreement.

Regarding the choice of the first soul ring, the grandfather and grandson had long since discussed it.

In the Star Dou Great Forest, there were only a handful of well-known top-tier light-attribute soul beasts, and whether they could encounter a suitable one depended entirely on fate.

To summarize: adapt to the situation.

The first choice was naturally a light-attribute soul beast; it would be even better if it could match the holy characteristics of the Holy Radiance Qilin.

If one truly could not be found, a power-type soul beast could also serve as an alternative.

As for the basic five elements of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth...

Although Lin Ciyan could faintly perceive the seeds of these five elemental powers hidden deep within his martial soul, they were currently too weak to control, and the risks of fusing with related soul rings were too great, so they were not being considered for the time being.

If I could awaken a domain... Lin Ciyan pondered to himself, feeling that his martial soul would surely be extraordinary in the future, making his choice of soul ring all the more critical.

However, ideals were full, but reality was harsh.

Light-attribute soul beasts were already rare in the Star Dou Great Forest, and most of their species were weak, making it difficult for them to meet Lin Ciyan's expectations.

The grandfather and grandson shuttled through the dense jungle in search, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

They were not without gains during this time; they had once discovered a "Holy Light Crystal Leopard" with an age approaching three thousand years. Its light elemental attacks were sharp, and its attributes were extremely pure, making it an excellent choice.

Unfortunately, its age far exceeded the limit that Lin Ciyan could currently bear.

Another week passed, and the harvest remained meager.

Either the soul beast species was too weak and the benefits of adding the soul ring were too low, or the age was unsuitable—it was like chewing on chicken ribs.

Lin Qingmo worried that Lin Ciyan might become impatient due to his young age, so he comforted him: "Ciyan, do not be anxious. This is how soul master soul-hunting goes; it is common to spend several months trying to find a perfectly compatible soul beast."

"Ordinary soul masters might settle, but you are a heaven-gifted prodigy, and Grandfather will definitely find the best choice for you! Even if we have to linger here for another month, it will be worth it!"

He was full of fighting spirit, as if he were going to turn this forest upside down to lay the most solid foundation for the hope of the Lin family's prosperity.

Just then, Lin Ciyan's gaze swept over a forest clearing bathed in the morning sun not far away. He suddenly froze, tugged on his grandfather's sleeve, and pointed toward it: "Grandfather, look at that one... is it possible?"

Looking in the direction Lin Ciyan pointed, Lin Qingmo's pupils narrowed slightly.

There, in the clearing, a strange soul beast was wandering in the warm sunlight.

It was shaped like a young deer, yet far more agile and nimble, its entire body covered in fur with a translucent, pearlescent texture, as if it had been condensed from pure light elements.

Most peculiar was its head; instead of antlers, it bore a single, crystalline, spiraling horn.

The tip of this horn emitted a soft, milky-white halo that flickered in rhythm with its breathing.

Its eyes were a clear, brilliant gold, gentle and spirited, while its body was naturally wreathed in a pure, refreshing aura of light.

"Is this... the Dawn Spirit?" Lin Qingmo's eyes erupted with joyful surprise. "Judging by its form and energy fluctuations, its age should be between seven hundred fifty and eight hundred years—a perfect fit for you!"

"Legend has it that this beast is an elemental sprite born from the first rays of dawn. It is incredibly rare, naturally wielding the power of pure dawn, and possesses a trace of life force!"

"Its spirit ring is highly likely to grant you a powerful skill—a choice between attack, purification, or even minor healing—which would perfectly complement your Holy Radiance Qilin!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ciyan was overjoyed. After nearly twenty days of searching, he had finally encountered his ideal target!

He took a deep breath, his gaze locking onto the elegant Dawn Spirit.

Deep within him, his Holy Radiance Qilin martial soul seemed to sense the familiar aura, sending back a ripple of excitement.

The soul hunt was finally about to begin.

Next, it was a matter of finding the right moment to strike against a soul beast renowned for its agility and light-based abilities.