Martial Uncle Ancestor, Unyielding Soul Spirit

Before long, Mu Ye brought Jiang Xiu to a towering structure.

The tower was crafted entirely from metal, standing so majestically that it seemed to pierce the clouds. Its eight-sided frame possessed a unique, distinct luster, making the surrounding buildings look utterly inferior by comparison.

"Let's go. Your grand-uncle is likely already waiting for us inside."

"And remember, our Body Sect was once a major power; our ancestors were quite prominent. Keep your head held high, disciple, and don't lose face for us."

Mu Ye gave his instructions before striding confidently toward the Spirit Pagoda.

My master's obsession with the Body Sect really runs deep. But then again, it's understandable; the Body Sect is truly in decline these days. Once I have the strength, I will certainly change this status quo and restore the glory of the body.

Watching his master's back, Jiang Xiu sighed inwardly. After making his resolution, he quickened his pace to catch up with Mu Ye.

"Your Excellency Body, His Excellency Illusion Brain is already waiting for you in the underground spirit world. Please, follow me."

As soon as Mu Ye and Jiang Xiu entered the main hall of the Spirit Pagoda, a beautiful woman in uniform stepped forward to greet them. After speaking, she took the lead, guiding the two into an elevator that descended straight into the depths.

With Jiang Xiu's grand-uncle, the Illusion Brain Douluo, waiting for them, they didn't need to queue for spirits like the others in the hall.

This was the benefit of belonging to a major power.

Ding!

With a soft chime, the elevator came to a steady halt. As Jiang Xiu stepped out, a vast circular platform greeted his eyes. Surrounding the platform were five passages of different colors: white, yellow, purple, black, and red.

The woman led Jiang Xiu and Mu Ye directly into the red passage. The guards stationed nearby bowed their heads as she passed, a testament to her high status within the Spirit Pagoda.

Just as Jiang Xiu reached the end of the red passage, the scenery before him shifted. He had stepped into a lush, verdant world filled with flowers, trees, and various spirit beasts living in tranquility.

So this is the spirit world that the Spirit Pagoda spent such great effort to create? It's practically like a real world.

Jiang Xiu sighed in admiration. In the field of spirits, the Spirit Pagoda had reached the pinnacle. Suddenly, his gaze flickered.

He remembered that hidden within the secret Myriad Beast Platform constructed by the Spirit Pagoda were two of Tang San's "brothers."

"Illusion Brain Douluo, I have brought His Excellency Body as ordered."

The woman approached an elderly man with a tall build, dressed in black and white robes, and reported respectfully.

"Very well, Xiao Ling, you may go."

The old man waved his hand and turned slowly. His eyes, shimmering with a silver-white hue, were as calm as autumn water, and his entire being radiated a solemn aura.

He was none other than Han Tianyi, the foremost expert in the spiritual field of the Spirit Pagoda, a four-word battle armor master, and a ninety-eighth-level Super Douluo known by the title Illusion Brain.

"It's been a long time, Grand-Uncle. It seems your cultivation has advanced once more. Perhaps in the future, you might officially step into the realm of Limit Douluo."

Mu Ye took a step forward and greeted him with a smile.

"If you could break through to Super Douluo first, I'd have much less to worry about," Han Tianyi retorted dryly before turning his gaze to Jiang Xiu, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"So this is Xiao Xiu? Not bad, truly not bad. In the future, don't follow your master's example and become obsessed with mecha."

Han Tianyi walked up to Jiang Xiu and spoke in a gentle tone, his expression a stark contrast to the one he had shown Mu Ye.

"Grand-Uncle, what about that spirit beast you mentioned?"

Mu Ye scratched his head and gave a sheepish laugh, changing the subject to maintain his dignified image in front of his disciple.

"Rest assured, it has long been prepared."

Han Tianyi waved his hand slightly, and a light screen appeared out of thin air before the three of them. Inside the screen was a spirit beast with a unique appearance.

Its entire body seemed shrouded in darkness, devoid of any other color, shimmering with a faint, murky light. Its sharp, intelligent eyes were filled with bloodlust and arrogance. Though not large in size, it was currently pinning a massive, century-level Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear beneath its sharp claws.

As a spirit beast at the top of the food chain, even a century-level Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear possessed the strength to challenge ordinary ten-thousand-year spirit beasts, yet it had no power to resist under this creature's claws.

With a swipe of those sharp claws, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear exploded, transforming into a mass of pure energy that the spirit beast swallowed whole.

"Is that a Dark Night Raven?! Haven't these spirit beasts been extinct for a long time?"

The moment Mu Ye saw the creature, he recognized it and exclaimed in surprise.

"In theory, they are extinct, but someone discovered one in Star Luo. Eventually, our Spirit Pagoda purchased it at a high price, extracted its bloodline, and turned it into a spirit," Han Tianyi said calmly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"The Dark Night Raven not only possesses the ultimate darkness attribute, but legend also says it has the ability to traverse time—meaning it carries a trace of the extremely rare time attribute. The moment I received your master's message, I set it aside for you."

Han Tianyi enlarged the light screen and explained carefully to Jiang Xiu.

Space is king, and time is supreme.

Although Jiang Xiu had never heard of this spirit beast, he was well aware of the value of a spirit with the time attribute.

"That's wonderful! Grand-Uncle, hurry and move it over so Xiao Xiu can fuse with it."

Mu Ye pointed at the Dark Night Raven on the screen; naturally, it was best to secure such a treasure as soon as possible.

"However, I must warn you in advance: this spirit beast is eight hundred years old, but it is a genuine Unyielding Soul Spirit. You should be aware of the unique nature of such spirits, right?"

Han Tianyi's tone turned solemn.

"An Unyielding Soul Spirit... This... Disciple, how about you use it as your second spirit?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Ye's expression became hesitant. An Unyielding Soul Spirit meant that the spirit refused to fuse with a human spirit master even in death. While such spirits were powerful, they were prone to backlash, which could easily damage a spirit master's spiritual sea.

"Little Xiu, I also believe your master's suggestion is feasible. Spirit souls can undergo spirit ascension to increase their age; it wouldn't be too late to fuse with it once you have the strength."

Han Tianyi looked at Jiang Xiu and offered his own advice.

With the existence of the Spirit Ascension Pagoda, the age of a spirit ring was no longer the primary concern for spirit masters; quality was what mattered most.

"Master, Grand Uncle-Master, I want to try."

Jiang Xiu shook his head slightly, his tone firm.

With the Shadow Monarch within him, if he couldn't even absorb one Unyielding Soul Spirit, there was no point in talking about controlling the Abyss or his grand plan to become a god.

"You... sigh. Grand Uncle-Master, please forgive him; children have their own ideas. Why not let him try?"

Mu Ye sighed, but his eyes sparkled with joy. If Jiang Xiu had truly retreated in the face of danger, it would have proven that he lacked the heart of a powerhouse, and no matter how great his talent, he would be destined not to go far.

But before Han Tianyi could speak, light and shadows flickered as two figures walked in from outside, accompanied by the sound of voices.

"Na'er, make sure you choose your spirit soul carefully later. The first spirit soul is very important for a spirit master."

Han Tianyi's gaze jolted. His spiritual power surged, and he grabbed the Dark Night Raven from the screen through the air, hiding it in an instant.

As for Jiang Xiu, he looked at the two people entering, his expression suddenly shocked.