Lin Fan naturally knew nothing of the conversation between Di Tian and Bi Ji. By then, he, Gu Yue Na'er, and Zi Ji had already traveled far away from the Core Area of Star Dou Great Forest.
Lin Fan was actually rather curious. Why had Bi Ji whispered a few words to Di Tian, only for Di Tian 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 think too much about it. Bi Ji was a guardian of Star Dou Great Forest and had always opposed launching beast tides. In Douluo III, she was also a very kind Spirit Beast. She probably had no ulterior motives, and at the very least, she definitely would not want to destroy humanity. As for what she had said, it 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. She saw Lin Fan tightly clutching her with one hand while the other was still wrapped around her leg, his eyes still gazing at her eagerly.
This little brat... forget it, he's only a child... Zi Ji looked at Lin Fan, and her gaze softened once more. She thought that since her lord would be entrusted to this boy in the future, she should treat him a little better. There was that mysterious powerful human woman behind the boy, and perhaps he came from some great 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 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 impatient, child. Once we reach the outer edge 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 hundred-year one. I want a ten-thousand-year one. Sister, take me down now. My Martial Soul can absorb a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring."
"A ten-thousand-year first ring? Are you joking? You're human. Only our lord, who cultivates with her true body, is not restricted by the age limit of Spirit Rings..."
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.
Naturally, Zi Ji would not hunt Spirit Beasts herself. The moment she descended, many Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Beasts sensed the dragon aura around her and fled in terror.
Zi Ji looked around and let out a dragon roar. Several hundred Spirit Beasts over ten thousand years old immediately gathered, respectfully kneeling all around her.
Zi Ji chose a ten-thousand-year lightning-attribute Spirit Beast whose lifespan was nearing its limit, a Thunder Demon Spider. With a light command, she made the ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast sacrifice its Spirit Ring on its own and willingly allow Lin Fan to absorb it.
Lin Fan summoned his Martial Soul, the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword, and began absorbing the Thunder Demon Spider's Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. This black Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring had only just surpassed ten thousand years.
But Lin Fan then 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. There was also the impact on his soul. This Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring seemed to be backlashing against his mind.
Damn it. Absorbing a ten-thousand-year ring as my first Spirit Ring really is too strenuous...
Lin Fan's body had already taken a Strengthening Pill. Its effect was to enhance the body's strength to its limit for three days. Without 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 clearing his head.
Lin Fan immediately stopped absorbing it. Though he felt somewhat disappointed, he had already experienced the process of absorbing a Spirit Ring. He hurriedly smiled at Zi Ji and said, "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. Sister, help me find a Spirit Beast around five thousand years old."
That was right. Lin Fan had now absorbed a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring before, so he was very confident. His first ring might not be able to absorb a ten-thousand-year one, but a millennium one would definitely be possible. The Strengthening Pill had pushed his physical 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 second or third Spirit Ring would definitely be able to absorb a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
"All right, try as you please." A charming smile appeared on the young Zi Ji's lips. She was not worried about Lin Fan's life or death. 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 a five-thousand-year juvenile dragon Spirit Beast. This juvenile dragon Spirit Beast was exactly five thousand years old. It had already been hunted by humans a few days ago and was seriously wounded, with only a few days left to live. Zi Ji once again had it willingly offer up its Spirit Ring.
Faced with the purple Millennium Soul Ring, Lin Fan's absorption went smoothly this time. After being enhanced to the limit, his physical strength had already surpassed that of a Soul Ancestor above Level 40, while the sword intent of the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword easily purified the impact the Millennium Soul Ring had on his soul and mind.
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 soul skill gained from a Millennium Fire Dragon Spirit Ring attached 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 on the Immortal-Slaying Divine Sword, and several streams 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 unleashed five consecutive strikes. Several streams of purple sword energy, carrying purple flames, struck the tree five times in succession. Within seconds, the massive tree, so thick that several people would have had to join arms to encircle it, had split into pieces, collapsed completely, and caught fire.
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 level could only be achieved by a Battle Soul Master at the Offensive-Type Soul Elder rank or above.
"All right, Sister, we can leave now..." Lin Fan smiled at Zi Ji.
At that moment, Gu Yue Na'er happily ran over to Lin Fan. In her childish, pure voice, she said excitedly, "Big Brother Xiao Fan is amazing! What kind of 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 realized then that Gu Yue Na'er's Soul Power seemed to be below innate Level 10, perhaps only Level 5 or 6. She had lost her memories and did not even know how to cultivate anymore. He would have to teach her. Once she learned cultivation, she should soon become a Soul Master.
Before reaching Level 70, Gu Yue Na'er did not need to obtain Spirit Rings. Whenever she cultivated to a certain level, Spirit Rings would evolve within her body, just like Xiao Wu's.
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 Big Brother too..." A cute smile appeared on Gu Yue Na'er's little face as she threw herself into Lin Fan's arms again.
This human boy really is somewhat special. No wonder the Beast God and Bi Ji chose him... Zi Ji slowly walked toward the two of them. After waiting for some time, she grabbed Lin Fan and Gu Yue Na'er again and flew toward the outer edge of the forest.
Lin Fan was quite satisfied with having absorbed a five-thousand-year Spirit Ring as his first Spirit Ring. It was impressive without being too outrageous. Ordinary Soul Masters could not tell how many thousand years a Spirit Ring had anyway.
If his first Spirit Ring were ten thousand years old, that would be far too flashy. The moment he summoned his Martial Soul, it might draw Spirit Hall's attention. 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 Star Dou Great Forest, she set them down and said coolly, "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 Star Dou Great Forest. Lin Fan hurriedly called out, "Thank you, Sister Zi Ji."
Gu Yue Na'er also called out in her childish voice, "Goodbye, Sister..."
"All right, let's go." Lin Fan turned around, took Gu Yue Na'er's hand, and headed toward the city on the forest's outskirts. Connected to the outskirts was a city called Lein City. It was not far from Heaven Dou City. Many soldiers guarded the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest to prevent Spirit Beasts from escaping and invading the city.
But Lin Fan and Gu Yue Na'er were only two children. After asking them a few simple questions, the soldiers let them through. Lin Fan and Gu Yue Na'er entered Grace City without trouble.
Lin Fan thought to himself that he and Gu Yue Na'er had only left Star Dou Great Forest today, while Xiao Wu had left last night. That meant Xiao Wu should be here too. After all, she was probably still afraid of Bibi Dong pursuing her. Hiding in a human city, where there were many people, would make it easier to conceal herself.
Gu Yue Na'er meeting Xiao Wu would be too interesting. Lin Fan tightly held Gu Yue Na'er's hand and 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. But as he walked, he suddenly grew nervous again. Bibi Dong and the Ghost and Chrysanthemum Douluo aren't here too, are they? Medusa Queen isn't around now. If I run into Female Pope Bibi Dong, Gu Yue Na'er and I are both done for.
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