On the morning of the day his Soul Ring's age was increased, Gui Yuan told his great-uncle, his second great-uncle, and his teacher about it.
Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong sat in the main seat, looking at the four black Soul Ring beneath Gui Yuan, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Even though Gui Yuan was her disciple, she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
But beyond jealousy, there was even more pride and joy.
After all, this prodigious genius was her disciple.
Just then, Gui Yuan suddenly asked, "Teacher, have you mentioned to Grandpa Qian about whether Sister Xue is going back to the Spirit Hall?"
Bibi Dong's slight smile vanished instantly.
Her emotions, which had been high due to the increase in the age of her Soul Ring, were abruptly crushed by those words.
These emotional ups and downs made her very uncomfortable.
Upon hearing this, Yue Guan and Gui Mei, who were standing to the side, both twitched at the corners of their mouths. They really knew they had to bring up the most inappropriate thing.
This is the Gui Yuan; if it were anyone else, they would probably have been frozen to death by Bibi Dong's gaze.
Looking at Gui Yuan's sincere and earnest expression, Bibi Dong couldn't bring herself to utter the reprimand that was on the tip of her tongue.
She stammered and seemed a little guilty, "No... I didn't tell."
Gui Yuan thought to himself, "I knew it."
His face still held an innocent expression. "Teacher, don't you want Sister Xue to return to the Spirit Hall to cultivate?"
She's on a mission in the Heaven Dou Empire, which will obviously take up a lot of her cultivation time; it's not worth it.
"Could you go and talk to Grandpa Qian about it?"
Bibi Dong paused for a moment, then asked, "Your relationship with her is also quite good, why don't you go and talk to her yourself?"
Gui Yuan scratched his head sheepishly, "Teacher, I'm just a child. It doesn't seem right for me to get involved in this."
Bibi Dong's lips twitched. "You know it's not a good thing, so why are you still bothering me?"
But she certainly wouldn't say this to Gui Yuan outwardly, and could only nod stiffly. "I'll talk to him in a while."
Gui Yuan then revealed a smile.
He changed the subject at the opportune moment. "Teacher, I'm already level 49, and it will take me at most half a year to break through to level 50. What are your thoughts on my Fifth Soul Skill?"
Bibi Dong's emotions gradually calmed down, and after thinking about what he said, she said, "Your purpose in cultivating Food-type Martial Soul is primarily to enhance yourself."
"As for the Fifth Soul Skill, based on the previous plan, let's focus on boosting all attributes; that's quite practical."
Gui Yuan nodded; Bibi Dong shared his view.
His current only Food System Soul Skill, which amplifies all attributes, is his Third Soul Ring, which increases all attributes by fifty percent.
The Fifth Soul Ring can absorb Soul Beast of at least 50,000 years old, which is a minor qualitative change. It should grant at least a 70% increase in all attributes through Soul Skill.
"I'll have someone search for Soul Beast that can grant you Soul Skill that amplifies all your attributes," Bibi Dong said. "However, they'll most likely be animal-type; there probably won't be Plant-type Soul Beast."
Gui Yuan nodded, seemingly unconcerned.
Five months passed quickly.
Gui Yuan's Soul Power finally broke through from level 49 to level 50.
Since he cultivated to levels 49 and 50 himself, according to the rules of [ Level Up! ], he should be eligible for a reward and receive an additional level.
However, he is currently stuck at level 50 and will only see the effects after he obtains his Fifth Soul Ring.
During these five months, his cultivation life has become richer and more fulfilling.
He went to the Spirit Hall Academy and met the younger generation who were in the same grade as Xie Yue and Hu Liena. They were all members who would be qualified to join the Spirit Hall Team in a few years.
He also met Xu Yu, the Soul Master who possessed the Brilliant Gold Scepter Martial Soul, and who could instantly enable Hu Liena and Xie Yue to complete their Demon Charm fusion.
Of course, Xu Yu is currently only Soul Elder, and there is still a distance to go before he reaches the Soul Ancestor level.
In addition, Bibi Dong also found him a sparring partner who was a level 72 Power Attack System Battle Soul Saint.
Lu Ka, with the Black Tiger Martial Soul, is skilled in both offense and defense.
Over the past five months, Gui Yuan has been severely beaten several times.
On one occasion, when they saw him return covered in injuries, Yue Guan and Gui Mei's expressions changed, and they immediately wanted to confront Lu Ka.
However, Gui Yuan blocked his way.
"Big Uncle, Second Uncle, it was my own request. Coach Lu Ka's combat awareness is excellent. I was injured because I was too aggressive, it has nothing to do with him!"
The two managed to calm themselves down, but their expressions remained grim.
After leaving the arena, Gui Yuan quickly consumed two Singular Velvet Life-Giving Pistil to stabilize his injuries.
The Gui Mei disappeared for a quarter of an hour, then returned carrying a Healing -type Soul Saint by the collar.
That's right, it's carried.
The Soul Saint was "invited" from the support department by the Gui Mei with a look of terror on his face, and was only released after healed Gui Yuan's injuries.
Even now, when Gui Yuan recalls that scene, he can't help but chuckle.
However, it was precisely because of this high-intensity, high-risk training that his combat skills and proficiency with his Self-Created Soul Skill improved significantly over the past five months.
Whether it's the compression speed of the Shadow Ball, the flexibility of switching Ghost Hand, or the accuracy of the Netherworld Needle, they are all much better than they were five months ago.
In the afternoon, Gui Yuan told Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and Bibi Dong about his breakthrough to level 50.
All three of them couldn't help but marvel at what a prodigy he was.
He reached level 50 before he was even ten years old. Who would believe that?
Three days later.
Bibi Dong, alone, led Gui Yuan and Hu Liena to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Yes, Hu Liena is already level 50.
Just two months ago, she also broke through that threshold.
Hu Liena felt quite helpless about being overtaken in terms of cultivation level.
But she had to admit it, because she had seen firsthand how Gui Yuan had trained over the past five months.
She cultivated with Gui Yuan during the day, meditated at night, and occasionally went to the training ground for extra practice.
However, after each training session, Gui Yuan would review, record, and reflect on how to improve.
She simply couldn't match that level of self-discipline and focus.
"Junior brother," Hu Liena tilted her head and looked at Gui Yuan as they walked, "How many years do you plan to spend absorbing your Fifth Soul Ring?"
Gui Yuan thought for a moment, "At least 50,000 years. With my current physique, I should be able to withstand it for between 55,000 and 60,000 years."
Hu Liena was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Your Third Soul Ring was already ten thousand years old, Fifth Soul Ring is heading straight for sixty thousand..."
"According to the teacher, I can increase the age of my Soul Ring every year, so there's no need to be so rigid about it."
Because they were going to hunt for Soul Ring together, Hu Liena, as the senior sister, also knew about it, and Gui Yuan did not hide it from her.
"You're putting a lot of pressure on me as your senior," Hu Liena said with a helpless smile.
Gui Yuan smiled and said, " Sister Nana, you're not bad either. You're already Soul King at less than seventeen years old, which is top-tier even on the entire continent."
Hu Liena pouted. "You're Soul King who's not even ten years old. Anyone who compares themselves to you will become withdrawn."
P. S.: I have a headache today, so I'll only be writing one chapter. Taking a break, everyone!