Di Tian and Bi Ji's conversation was naturally unknown to Lin Fan. By then, he, Gu Yue Na'er, and Zi JI had already traveled far from the Core Area of Star Dou Great Forest.
Lin Fan was actually a little curious why Bi Ji had whispered something to Di Tian, causing him to suddenly agree to entrust Gu Yue Na'er to him.
After all, Lin Fan was only Level 10 and still young. Were they really at ease letting him protect Gu Yue Na'er?
However, Lin Fan did not dwell on it much. Bi Ji was a guardian of the Star Dou Great Forest and had always opposed launching beast tides.
In Douluo III, Bi Ji was also a very kind Spirit Beast. She probably had no ulterior motives and certainly would not want to destroy humanity. What she had said was likely related to Gu Yue Na'er.
Although Zi JI had not agreed to help Lin Fan find a Spirit Ring, she slowed down at that moment. She saw Lin Fan tightly clutching her with one hand while wrapping the other around her leg, still looking at her with eager eyes.
This little brat... forget it, he's only a child... Zi JI looked at Lin Fan, and her gaze softened again. Since my lord will be entrusted to this boy in the future, I should treat him a little better. There is that mysterious, powerful human woman behind him. Perhaps he comes from some prominent family in the human world.
Zi JI was not worried that anyone could seize Gu Yue Na'er's Spirit Ring. She was the Silver Dragon King. She had not taken human form; she had merely sealed away her power and memories. No one could tell that she was a Spirit Beast. Once she encountered danger, the power within her would naturally protect her true body.
Since the Beast God Di Tian had agreed to entrust Gu Yue Na'er to this boy, he must have had his reasons.
Thinking of this, Zi JI smiled and said, "Don't be in such a hurry, child. Once we reach the outskirts of the forest, I'll help you find a suitable Century Soul Ring..."
A Century Soul Ring? How could that do?
Lin Fan hurriedly said, "I don't want a Century Soul Ring. I want a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. Big sister, take me down now. My Martial Soul can absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring."
"Ten thousand years for your first ring? Are you joking? You're human. Only my lord, who cultivates using her true body, is not restricted by Spirit Ring age limits..."
Zi JI looked at Lin Fan in surprise, but seeing the determination and seriousness in his eyes, she still brought him down. She also wanted to see what special ability this boy chosen by the Beast God possessed.
Zi JI naturally would not hunt Spirit Beasts herself. The moment she descended, many Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts sensed the dragon aura on her body and fled in terror.
Zi JI looked around and let out a dragon roar. Immediately, hundreds of Spirit Beasts gathered around them, respectfully kneeling on the ground.
Zi JI selected a Ten Thousand Year lightning-attribute Spirit Beast whose lifespan was nearly at its limit, a Thunder Demon Spider. With a casual command, she made the ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast sacrifice its Spirit Ring of its own accord, willingly allowing Lin Fan to absorb it.
Lin Fan released his Martial Soul, the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword, and began absorbing the Thunder Demon Spider's Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. The black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring had only just surpassed ten thousand years.
But Lin Fan soon discovered that while the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword could withstand the energy of the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, his body could not quite endure it yet. There was also the impact on his soul; the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring seemed to be devouring his consciousness in return.
"Damn it, absorbing a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as my first ring really is too difficult..."
Lin Fan's body had already taken a Strengthening Pill. Its effect could raise the limits of his physical strength to the extreme for three days. If not for the Strengthening Pill, Lin Fan would have been unable to hold on long ago.
Just as Lin Fan felt his consciousness beginning to blur, the sword intent of the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword suddenly surged into his mind, instantly restoring his clarity.
Lin Fan immediately stopped absorbing it. Though he felt somewhat disappointed, he now understood the process of absorbing a Spirit Ring. He quickly smiled at Zi JI and said, "Big sister, I was wrong. My first Spirit Ring really can't absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, but it can absorb a Millennium Soul Ring. Big sister, help me find a Spirit Beast around three thousand years old."
That was right. Lin Fan had already tried absorbing a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, so he was very confident. Although his first Spirit Ring could not be ten thousand years old, it could definitely be a millennium ring. The Strengthening Pill had enhanced his body to its limit, and the sword intent of the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword could resist the Spirit Ring's impact on his soul. His third Spirit Ring would surely be able to absorb a Spirit Ring over ten thousand years old.
"Fine, go ahead and try." A captivating smile appeared on the young Zi JI's lips. She was not concerned about whether Lin Fan lived or died. She had never wanted to entrust Gu Yue Na'er to Lin Fan in the first place. If Lin Fan died from the backlash of absorbing a Spirit Ring, she could simply take Gu Yue Na'er back.
After saying that, Zi JI summoned another three-thousand-year-old juvenile dragon Spirit Beast. This juvenile dragon Spirit Beast was exactly three thousand years old. It had been hunted by humans a few days ago and was already gravely injured, with only a few days left to live. Zi JI once again had it willingly offer up its Spirit Ring.
Facing the purple Millennium Soul Ring, Lin Fan's absorption went smoothly this time. The strength of his body after its extreme enhancement had already surpassed that of a Soul Ancestor above Level 40, while the sword intent of the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword easily purified the Millennium Soul Ring's impact on his soul and spirit.
Lin Fan's Soul Power Level successfully rose to Level 11, and he obtained his first soul skill, Dragon Flame Chain Slash.
This was a millennium Fire Dragon Spirit Ring. It was the soul skill gained by attaching it to the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword. Lin Fan gripped the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword tightly and activated his first soul skill. The purple Millennium Soul Ring instantly lit up.
Purple flames ignited upon the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword, and several streaks of purple sword energy appeared.
Lin Fan slashed his sword toward a large tree not far away.
In an instant, sword energy crisscrossed the air. The Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword in Lin Fan's hand automatically launched five consecutive strikes. Several streaks of purple sword energy, carrying purple flames, slashed the tree five times in succession. Within seconds, the enormous tree, so thick that several people could barely wrap their arms around it, split apart and crashed down, burning fiercely.
Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction and put away the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword. Zi JI also stared at him in astonishment. After all, Lin Fan was only Level 10, yet an attack of that caliber could only be achieved by an Offensive-Type Soul Elder or stronger Battle Soul Master.
"All right, big sister, we can leave now..." Lin Fan smiled at Zi JI.
At that moment, Gu Yue Na'er happily ran to Lin Fan's side. In a childish, innocent voice, she said joyfully, "Brother Xiao Fan is amazing! What move was that? Na'er wants to learn it too."
Lin Fan smiled and stroked Gu Yue Na'er's silver hair. "Na'er, you don't need to learn it. I'll protect you."
Lin Fan then realized that Gu Yue Na'er's Soul Power did not seem to have reached innate Level 10 yet. It was probably only Level 5 or 6. She had lost her memories and did not even know how to cultivate, so he would have to teach her. Once she learned cultivation, she should quickly become a Soul Master.
Before reaching Level 70, Gu Yue Na'er did not need to obtain Spirit Rings. Every time she cultivated to a certain level, a Spirit Ring would evolve within her body, just like Xiao Wu.
After Level 70, Gu Yue Na'er could choose to absorb other Spirit Rings or continue using the Spirit Rings produced by the Silver Dragon King's true body.
"No, Na'er wants to be as amazing as Brother too..." A cute smile bloomed on Gu Yue Na'er's tiny face as she threw herself into Lin Fan's arms again.
"This human boy really is somewhat special. No wonder the Beast God and Sister Bi Ji chose him..." Zi JI slowly walked toward them. After waiting for some time, she once again took Lin Fan and Gu Yue Na'er with her and flew toward the outskirts of the forest.
Lin Fan was quite satisfied with having absorbed a three-thousand-year Spirit Ring as his first ring. It was impressive without being too outrageous. In any case, ordinary Soul Masters could not tell how many thousand years a Spirit Ring had.
If his first Spirit Ring were ten thousand years old, that would be too high-profile. The moment he released his Martial Soul, it might attract the attention of Spirit Hall. Then if that woman Bibi Dong found out and raped him before killing him, that would be terrible.
After Zi JI brought Lin Fan and Gu Yue Na'er to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, she set them down and said indifferently, "All right, Lin Fan. Remember the Beast God's warning. If you fail to protect my lord, you know what will happen to you..."
After saying that, Zi JI turned and flew into the Star Dou Great Forest. Lin Fan quickly called out, "Thank you, Sister Zi JI."
Gu Yue Na'er also called out in her childish voice, "Goodbye, big sister..."
"All right, let's go." Lin Fan turned and took Gu Yue Na'er's hand, heading toward the city at the edge of the forest. Connected to the forest outskirts was a city called Lein City, which was not far from Heaven Dou City. Many soldiers guarded the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest to prevent Spirit Beasts from escaping and invading the cities.
But Lin Fan and Gu Yue Na'er were only two children. The soldiers asked them a few simple questions before allowing them through, and the two entered Grace City without incident.
Lin Fan thought that he and Gu Yue Na'er had only left the Star Dou Great Forest today, while Xiao Wu had left last night. That meant Xiao Wu should also be here. She was likely still afraid that Bibi Dong was hunting her down, and hiding in a human city would make her easier to conceal among the crowds.
Gu Yue Na'er meeting Xiao Wu would be far too interesting. Lin Fan tightly held Gu Yue Na'er's hand as they happily weaved through the crowd. He first planned to find the Martial Soul Sub-Hall and claim a Soul Master badge. That should earn him one Gold Soul Coin, which ought to be enough for him and Gu Yue Na'er to live on for the next few days.
After asking a passerby, Lin Fan learned the direction of the Martial Soul Sub-Hall. As he held Gu Yue Na'er's little hand and walked, he suddenly grew nervous again.
Bibi Dong and Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo hadn't followed them here too, had they? The Medusa Queen was no longer around. If he ran into the Female Pope Bibi Dong, both he and Gu Yue Na'er would be finished.
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