Planning the Second Soul Ring, Targeting the "Resurrection Armor"

Watching Bei Bei's back, a mix of unwillingness and stubbornness, disappear at the end of the training ground.

Lin Ciyan leaned leisurely on his recliner, gently swaying the fishing rod in his hand.

There was no mockery in his heart; instead, he evaluated the situation quite objectively:

"Actually, this kid's speed really isn't slow. A steady increase of one level every three months—placed across the entire Douluo Continent, he is absolutely a leader among geniuses."

He knew Bei Bei's foundation very well.

Innate Full Soul Power, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon bloodline, and the direct descendant of Mu En; he lacked neither resources nor heritage.

If not for being calculated early on by that high and mighty Tang God King in the original work.

Letting Tang Ya become the shackle of his destiny, and subsequently exhausting his energy and focus on the long-declined Tang Sect, distracting him from his cultivation.

With his aptitude, how could he have only reached the Soul Ancestor level by the time of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament?

In terms of innate potential and background, he should have been on par with the top geniuses of the Sun Moon Empire.

He should have been neck-and-neck with the likes of Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen.

"Sigh, no matter how good the talent is, it can't withstand Tang God King forcing a debuff and a drop in intelligence on Bei Bei."

Lin Ciyan muttered silently to himself, pulling his drifting thoughts back to his own situation.

The fact that he could maintain a slightly faster cultivation speed was largely due to the Holy Radiance Qilin's extreme affinity for light elements.

As well as various buff bonuses and the top-tier resources provided by the Sea God Pavilion.

But how much of an effect this resource advantage would have when facing the recognized thirty-level bottleneck for extreme attribute Soul Masters remained an unknown.

"The cultivation slowdown after level thirty is simply a Sword of Damocles hanging over my head..."

He whispered to himself, feeling a sense of urgency.

Thinking that at some stage in the future, his cultivation speed might plummet, allowing Bei Bei to gradually catch up or even surpass him, And then having to listen to this kid gloat in front of him with lines like "Don't look down on the young for being poor,"

He felt the image was too beautiful to even contemplate.

He had to plan ahead and find the key to breaking the deadlock!

Since he could no longer start from the meditation method or the techniques themselves, his train of thought needed to shift toward external resources and soul skill combinations.

"In terms of resources..." His gaze deepened.

He thought of that treasure from the original work that could be called an "immortal cheat"—the Gold of Life!

That guy Huo Gua, relying on the vast life force provided by the Gold of Life, could be rescued even if his meridians were shattered, and he even turned a misfortune into a blessing.

If he could obtain that Soul-Devouring Engraving Knife containing the Gold of Life, And safely absorb the source of life within it...

Only then would he truly have the confidence of having "a health bar as thick as a city wall and recovery as fast as lightning"!

For an extreme attribute Soul Master who required long-term accumulation, this was nothing short of providing fuel in snowy weather.

"As long as you aren't instantly turned to ash, it could probably pull you back from the brink of death..." This temptation.

For Lin Ciyan, who was committed to "steady development" and "living a long life," it was simply irresistible.

With it, he would have an extra layer of security for the future, whether dealing with powerful enemies or attempting risky cultivation methods.

However, the practical problems followed immediately.

"The biggest trouble is... there is no old man Electrolux!"

Lin Ciyan felt a sense of difficulty.

"Even if my extreme holy attribute might be able to purify the cursed evil thoughts attached to the knife,"

"I don't know how to safely and effectively guide that vast, ocean-like life force into my own body."

He couldn't help but ask himself in his heart, how could he find the remnant soul of Electrolux?

That would save him countless efforts of fumbling in the dark and allow him to directly enjoy the convenience of a finished cheat.

"Whatever, no more thinking!"

"This level of 'resurrection armor' and 'immortal medicine' must be prioritized!"

He carefully recalled the clues about the Soul-Devouring Engraving Knife from the original work: "It seems to have first appeared in the Sun Moon Empire, where it was ignored due to its notoriety and curse."

"Later, it circulated to the Starlight Auction House in the Star Luo Empire."

"Because of its danger and seemingly useless characteristics, it failed to sell many times..."

"I hope it is still quietly gathering dust in the warehouse of some auction house."

After listing the plan to "acquire Gold of Life" as a "highest priority to-do item," Lin Ciyan composed his mind and began to handle the most pressing task at hand—obtaining his second soul ring.

The choice of soul skill was equally critical to his future ability to cope with cultivation bottlenecks.

He put down his fishing rod, stretched, and walked toward the library of Shrek Academy.

For the next few days, he prepared to transform back into an "academic nerd."

Amidst the vast sea of soul beast records, he sought the most suitable target for his second soul ring.

Sitting at a wooden table piled high with books, Lin Ciyan flipped through Analysis of Light-Attribute Soul Beast Characteristics and Soul Skill Deduction while analyzing his own needs.

"My first soul skill, Dawn Break Fist, is strong in single-target burst and instantaneous control, perfectly aligning with my 'one-hit victory' philosophy."

"To avoid prolonged combat, my 'lazy person's philosophy' is currently sufficient in terms of offensive power."

He tapped his finger lightly on the table.

"My second soul skill should ideally compensate for my current shortcomings and enhance my sustained combat and survival capabilities."

His gaze lingered on the data of several top-tier light-attribute soul beasts as he analyzed them:

Golden Hawksbill Turtle, which Mu En had specifically mentioned, was renowned for its unparalleled defensive power.

If he could obtain its soul ring, it would likely provide a powerful defensive soul skill, or perhaps even a shield-type ability.

This would undoubtedly greatly increase his margin for error, aligning with the steady philosophy that "only by staying alive can one deal damage."

Holy Angel Beast was said to have a soul ring that could potentially grant abilities involving purification or the dispelling of negative effects.

It might even provide soul skills with minor healing capabilities.

This would be of great benefit for dealing with various bizarre status effects and for team cooperation.

The records stated that for a soul beast like the Radiant Star Spirit, their manipulation of light elements was extremely exquisite.

It might grant some flexible light-energy manipulation skills, such as creating light clones to confuse enemies or forming light restraints to restrict an opponent's movements.

"Defense, support, control..."

Lin Ciyan weighed his options.

"A powerful defensive soul skill would allow me to be more 'relaxed' and composed on the battlefield."

"Meanwhile, a healing or purification skill would enhance my overall endurance and ability to handle complex situations."

He leaned more toward choosing a soul skill that could provide strong defensive or survival buffs.

After all, for someone determined to carry "relaxation" to the very end.

Nothing was more reassuring for slacking off than a solid "tortoise shell."

If it could also provide some team buff effects, allowing Bei Bei, Zhang Lexuan, and the others to fight more safely and persistently by his side.

That would be even more perfect, as it would align well with the team philosophy of his Winning-by-Lying-Down Aura.

"It's decided. The target for my second soul ring will be a light-attribute soul beast that provides top-tier defense or significant survival buffs!"

Lin Ciyan closed the book in his hands, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

"As for the age, naturally, it should be as high as possible within the limits of what my body can withstand."

He could already envision the "wonderful" scene of himself in the future, bearing an incredibly sturdy light shield.

Remaining leisurely and carefree under the enemy's storm-like attacks, perhaps even finding the time to sip some tea.

"As for the Soul-Devouring Engraving Knife..."

He looked out the window, his gaze seemingly piercing through space to land in the direction of the distant Star Luo Empire.

"Once I obtain my second soul ring and my strength advances further, I'll have to find a way to 'pick up the scraps'."

"I hope this 'Guardian Angel' doesn't make me wait too long."

Having planned out his short-term and long-term goals, Lin Ciyan felt much more at ease.

He stood up and decided to head back to the shores of Sea God Lake to fish for a while, relaxing his taut nerves.

"Combining work with rest is the true path to sustainable development."