Life-Attribute Blue Silver Emperor? Golden Soul Ring!

The next day.

"I'm sorry, Spirit Master, but I don't want to join any faction for now. Thank you... Huh?"

"No, how could I possibly accept this..."

At the Aolai Spirit Pagoda, Tang Wulin stared blankly at the Century Soul Spirit that had practically been forced into his hands, then said somewhat embarrassedly.

He truly hadn't expected that he had merely thought about it yesterday, yet the Spirit Pagoda had actually sent him a Soul Spirit.

Not only that, but it was the Spirit Master he had met yesterday who had personally invited him and his father over to choose one... How could he possibly accept such a gift so shamelessly?

"Spirit Master, we can't accept this."

Tang Ziran was also stunned by the sight before him and hurriedly tried to refuse.

He had already discussed it with his wife last night. Even if they had to return to their former hardships, they would make sure their son at least had the means to become a Soul Master.

After all, their financial resources were truly pitiful now.

Yet before they could even turn to their former connections to borrow one million Federation Credits, the Spirit Pagoda had actually given it to them for free?

That was one million Federation Credits! In little Aolai City, it was no small fortune at all. And the Spirit Pagoda was simply... giving it away?

"Although Wulin's talent... is indeed exceptionally high, I never expected the Spirit Pagoda—especially the one in a small place like Aolai City—to be so generous."

Tang Ziran couldn't help sighing.

He admitted that he had underestimated his son's talent somewhat, but likewise, he hadn't expected the Spirit Pagoda to be this straightforward.

After all, Wulin had said that he still wasn't willing to join the Spirit Pagoda.

"Wulin's father, you must keep this Martial Soul safe."

"A self-selected Century Soul Spirit may be precious, but Wulin is worth the Spirit Pagoda's investment. Although you are unwilling to join the Spirit Pagoda right now, our doors will always remain open to you."

Spirit Master Su Tao's expression did not change as he looked at Tang Wulin and spoke. On this visit, he did not represent himself, but the local upper management of the Spirit Pagoda.

If it had been a local branch of another faction, they likely would not have been willing to offer such a thing. But the Spirit Pagoda was clearly different.

For a genius with Innate Full Soul Power whose family seemingly had few resources, let alone a Century Soul Ring, even a millennium ring—or the very best Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring—would be worth it.

So long as they could recruit him successfully, nothing would be a problem. Even if he still refused to join, gifting him a Century Soul Ring would leave an impression in his heart and build goodwill with a young genius.

The higher-ups of the Aolai City Spirit Pagoda clearly understood this deeply. To them, even if he refused, they would only lose the money from selling a Soul Spirit. But if he agreed... it would be an enormous investment.

"Then... we'll accept it."

"Thank you, Spirit Master."

Moved by the other's friendliness, Tang Ziran nodded at once.

No matter what, the most important thing was for his child to absorb a Soul Ring and break through to become a Soul Master. It truly could not be delayed.

"Thank you."

Tang Wulin said the same.

"All right."

"What I've brought you is one of the finest Soul Spirits in our Spirit Pagoda: a Mandala Snake. It is very suitable for your Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul..."

The Spirit Master said.

"Mandala Snake? Isn't that the same one used by Seagod Tang San..."

Hearing that familiar name, Tang Ziran froze. Information he had once learned surfaced in his mind.

The legendary Seagod and Shura God, Tang San, had hunted a Century Mandala Snake for his first Soul Ring. He had not expected the Spirit Pagoda to give Wulin this Soul Spirit.

"They truly put thought into this."

Tang Ziran couldn't help saying aloud.

"Spirit Master..."

"Can I exchange it for another Soul Spirit?"

At that moment, Tang Wulin suddenly asked.

Since he was getting a Soul Spirit anyway, why not choose one he wanted more?

"Huh?"

"Little Wulin, this Mandala Snake was a Soul Ring even Tang San, ancestor of the Tang Sect, once used. It's very powerful—better than other snake-type control Soul Beasts."

"The inferior option we have here is only a Century Green Snake Soul Ring."

The Spirit Master said.

Even Tang Ziran, standing beside them, could not help casting his son a puzzled look. He did not understand why his son wanted to switch.

"Because I don't plan to become a Control-type Soul Master."

"If I have to choose, I want this Soul Ring."

Tang Wulin smiled faintly and pointed his small finger at a spot on the Soul Spirit chart. Written there were several words: Life Flower Soul Spirit.

"This..."

"Although the Life Flower is a decent Soul Spirit, it isn't suitable for you. You aren't taking the Control Department path?"

The Spirit Master said in surprise.

A Soul Master with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul was actually not going to become a Control-type Soul Master... Wait, it seemed Blue Silver Grass didn't even have Soul Power.

Still, the most famous example, Seagod Tang San, had been in the Control Department. Shouldn't he follow the same path?

"I've decided."

"I'm not taking the Control Department path. I'll choose this..."

"The Life Flower Soul Spirit."

Tang Wulin looked at the Soul Spirit extraction device before him, his gaze fixed on a small flower as he spoke firmly.

"You're going to take the support path and focus on healing..."

"All right."

Seeing this, the Spirit Master found it difficult to argue against his decision. He could only take out the century-level Life Flower and nod.

"Absorb it here."

"I'll stand guard for you."

That was what he said.

"All right."

Tang Wulin answered softly, then sat cross-legged on the floor. He placed the flower in his hand before him.

As his consciousness entered the Martial Soul space within his mind, the Life Flower also entered the space around the Blue Silver Emperor.

The Golden Dragon King, which occupied most of the Martial Soul space, merely silently exhaled a breath of dragon energy in response before doing nothing else.

[Absorbing: Life Flower Soul Spirit]

[--Absorption Successful--]

[The Life Flower came into contact with the Golden Dragon King's breath and underwent a qualitative transformation]

[Current form: Dragon Breath Flower]

[Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul obtained Soul Skill: Endless Renewal]

[Healing-type Soul Skill. Continuously restores a large amount of health to the user]

A moment later, when Tang Wulin opened his eyes, a yellow Soul Ring had already appeared beside him.

"Wulin, how did it go?"

Tang Ziran immediately asked anxiously. He clearly worried that something might have gone wrong with his son's skill after choosing an offensive path.

The Spirit Master beside him was the same, staring intently at him.

"It went very smoothly."

Tang Wulin smiled faintly.

The next moment, as his first Soul Ring shone brightly, strands of Blue Silver Emperor instantly appeared in his hands. Waves of light enveloped his body, continuously pouring energy into him.

Endless Renewal—unceasing and inexhaustible!

However, that was not the greatest gain.

Within his subconscious, a golden Soul Ring had also appeared around the Golden Dragon King Martial Soul...

The Golden Dragon King had actually activated a Soul Skill at the same time his first Martial Soul obtained its Soul Ring.