Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

Lin Wan's speed did not decrease, and in less than two years, he rose from Soul Venerable to Soul Master.

In addition, his unconventional fourth soul ring configuration, which lasted for ten thousand years, once again overturned the understanding of many soul masters.

After all, obtaining the second soul ring for a thousand years could be considered lucky, but obtaining the fourth soul ring for ten thousand years could no longer be described as an accidental acquisition.

Astonishment, jealousy, inquiry, suspicion... all kinds of eyes were focused on Lin Wan.

In Heaven Dou City, everyone was eager to uncover the secret of his ability to absorb soul rings beyond his level.

At first, they hesitated to ask for information because of Lin Wan's relationship with Eva.

However, after observing that Eva did not make any move, representatives from various forces came to visit one after another, speaking politely but with clear intentions.

Lin Wan remained calm and composed in the face of this.

He didn't offer much explanation, but simply took out a series of dark gold invitations, handmade by Ge Duo herself, emanating a strange medicinal fragrance and faint spiritual fluctuations, and handed them to the visitors.

The invitation, written in elegant and mysterious handwriting, read: "Your Majesty shall attend a gathering at Lady Eva's residence three days from now at dusk. —Geddon"

"I understand your curiosity. Regarding the Soul Rings, Ms. Godor may offer some of her personal insights in three days."

Chapter 94 The Crowd Visits

Three days later, Eva's mansion was brightly lit and heavily guarded.

The gathering held here tonight, though not ostentatious, has stirred the nerves of the highest power elite of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

Those who received that mysterious invitation were none other than the true helmsmen of the empire and representatives of its top powers.

Royal relatives, Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, representatives of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and patriarchs or core elders of various Soul Master families were all present.

Even the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo was hidden among the crowd, his expression complex.

They came for only one purpose: to uncover the secret of the supernatural ability to absorb soul rings beyond one's level.

In the Douluo Continent, soul power levels can be explained by innate talent and resource accumulation, but the lifespan of soul rings has been recognized since ancient times as having an insurmountable iron law.

But Lin Wan's combination of one yellow, two purple, and one black completely shattered everyone's long-held perception.

Those who come to this gathering today may no longer need to hunt for soul rings, but they are backed by vast families and sects.

The future of their descendants is the hope for the continuation of their foundation, so they came here to unlock this secret.

Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, did not send a representative but chose to be present in person. His gentle and refined face was adorned with his usual peaceful smile, but a hint of barely perceptible heat was hidden deep in his eyes.

The entire Douluo Continent knows that behind the glory of their number one support-type martial soul lies the despair of being unable to reach the Soul Saint level.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda only has seven floors, which means they can only cultivate up to level 79, stopping at the Soul Saint level.

Ning Fengzhi had placed all his hopes for the evolution of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul on his daughter Rongrong, who had innate soul power at level nine.

After all, Ning Rongrong is the one with the highest innate soul power in the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School since records began, reaching level nine.

If this were any other martial soul, a level nine innate soul power would mean that the soul master is destined to reach the level of a titled Douluo in the future.

However, Ning Rongrong's martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which can only be cultivated up to level 79.

But there are always unexpected things in life. What if Ning Rongrong can find hope for the evolution of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?

But now, Lin Wan's example has shown Ning Fengzhi another potentially feasible path. If the martial soul itself is difficult to evolve, can absorbing a soul ring that far exceeds the limit nourish and stimulate the martial soul in reverse, bringing a chance for transformation?

No matter how slim the hope, for the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he had to come and try.

On the other side, Yu Luomian, the representative of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus family, also had a very solemn expression.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan is proud to possess the number one beast spirit in the world, but they now have to face a reality.

That is, although the Haotian Sect lives in seclusion, their foundation is unfathomable, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the richest in the world, with extensive connections, and even has two Douluo offerings.

However, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan only has one Title Douluo, Yu Yuanzhen, making it inferior to the other two sects in terms of top-tier combat power and overall influence.

Yu Luomian believed that if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan could master the method of safely absorbing soul rings beyond their level, they would be able to cultivate batches of disciples with stronger soul ring configurations. This would undoubtedly be the best way to reverse the current situation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan.

Although the Haotian Sect, one of the three upper sects, did not send anyone over openly, everyone knew that Tang Yuehua, who ran the Yuexuan in Tiandou City and was elegant and noble, was the Haotian Sect's eyes and ears in this area.

Since the Haotian Sect went into seclusion, Tang Yuehua came to Tiandou City alone, established Yuexuan, and gathered information from the outside world for the Haotian Sect.

Tang Yuehua came here for two purposes: first, to explore possible opportunities for the sect, and second, for her own sake.

She was born with a level nine soul power and a mutated martial soul, the Ruyi Ring. She should have been a proud daughter of heaven, but she was trapped at level nine soul power for her entire life and could not obtain a soul ring. What a tragedy and resentment this was.

From a young age, she could only watch her two older brothers travel and live a life of high spirits, while she could only watch as the distance between her and them grew further and further.

Therefore, even now, with little hope, she is willing to hold on tightly to any glimmer of light that might illuminate her path forward.

Before Gedo appeared, undercurrents were stirring within the banquet hall.

People like Ning Fengzhi and Tang Yuehua would naturally not waste such a social opportunity. They moved among the crowd, chatting and laughing, consolidating their respective networks of relationships, and exchanging information they knew or guessed about each other.

Dugu Bo stood alone in a slightly secluded corner, his emerald green eyes filled with complex emotions.

He had already learned from Eva that the person in charge of today's gathering was the mysterious woman, Godot, who had forcibly occupied his Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes and severely injured him.

Enemies meeting should be filled with hatred, but he is poisoned, and his life and his granddaughter's future are in Eva's hands. Eva and Godot clearly have a very close relationship.

At this moment, he could only suppress all his anger and resentment, becoming a cold-eyed bystander, and even had to consider whether he could gain some benefits from this for his detoxification.

As the conversation in the lobby reached a subtle peak, all the lights seemed to dim slightly for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable aura wafted into the space. It was a deep, ancient, and mysterious aura with a faint medicinal fragrance and the fresh scent of herbs.

Everyone fell silent at the same time, and all eyes turned to the side of the person in the main seat.

Before anyone knew it, another figure had appeared there.

She wore a deep purple dress with dark green patterns, and her face was covered by a thin veil of shadow, making it impossible to see her true appearance. Only her deep eyes calmly scanned the entire room through the black veil.

She held a winding, twisted wooden staff in her hand, its shaft seemingly formed naturally, yet radiating a mysterious luster.

This is Gedo.

Her appearance was completely unexpected, as if she had always been standing there, blending seamlessly into the environment.

"Thank you all for coming." Ge Duo's voice rang out, with a unique hoarse and magnetic quality, clearly reaching everyone's ears and instantly suppressing all subtle noises.

Instead of exchanging pleasantries, Ge Duo cut straight to the point.

"I know why you've all come—it's to uncover the secret of absorbing soul rings beyond your level." She got straight to the point, her tone calm.

"People generally believe that the absorption of soul rings is solely determined by talent and soul power level, but they overlook the most fundamental point, which is the container itself."

Ge Duo paused slightly before continuing.

"However, we all know that the energy of a soul ring is violent, and the surge of energy far exceeds the limits of its own level. How can a fragile physical body withstand it? How can a weak spirit resist the resentment and soul impact of a soul beast before its death?"

Chapter 95 Exchange of Elixirs

Ge Duo's words highlighted the key to Soul Masters absorbing Soul Rings, which is precisely the problem that has plagued the Soul Master world for countless years.

Everyone listened intently, eager to know the answer to this question.

“The answer is simple, yet also the most difficult,” Ge Duo continued. “A physical body strong enough can become a vast ocean to hold all rivers. A spirit refined enough can become a rock to withstand impacts. With both, absorbing beyond one’s level is not a pipe dream.”

The audience's eyes flickered. Everyone understood the principle, but how could they put it into practice?

Ge Duo seemed to see through their thoughts, and a smile curved her lips under the black veil: "Of course, empty talk is useless. I happen to have some knowledge in this field and have made some trinkets that may be of some help to others."

With a gentle wave of her hand, three containers of different materials, each emitting distinct energy fluctuations, slowly rose from the display stand beside her.

"These three kinds of pills can temporarily make up for deficiencies in the physical body and spirit."

She pointed to a pill the size of a longan, entirely crimson, with faint heat waves distorting the air: "Bone Tempering Pill. After taking it, it can greatly enhance the strength of the physical body and the resilience of the meridians in a short period of time, allowing one to withstand the impact of violent energy."

Then he pointed to an ice-blue pill that emitted wisps of cold smoke and brought peace to the mind at first glance: "The Guardian Pill can stabilize the sea of ​​spirit, clear the mind, and effectively resist the invasion of the resentment of the remnant souls of soul beasts."

Finally, her gaze fell on a pill of chaotic color, with what seemed like slowly swirling mist inside: "'The Unity Pill is the most precious. It can subtly harmonize the energy of the Soul Master and the Soul Ring at the critical point of energy rampage, increasing the chances of success. Only when the three are used in sequence can it have a miraculous effect.'"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the banquet hall instantly became heated, with countless eyes fixed on the three pills, filled with greed and desire.

However, what Gedo said next was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the impulse of some people to immediately ask to buy.

"But, the laws of heaven and earth dictate that equivalent exchanges are possible."

Her voice returned to its icy tone, "These kinds of pills are extremely difficult to refine, and the materials required are all rare treasures of heaven and earth, priceless. Today, we will not trade them for gold soul coins."

With a thud of her staff, a soft light unfolded before her, transforming into a massive light screen upon which were densely listed the names and descriptions of dozens of rare materials.

"The pills can only be exchanged for the items listed on this list. You may decide for yourselves whether you have the resources you have and can only exchange for the items listed on the list. The type and quantity of pills that can be exchanged will depend on the value of the materials. I have a limited number of pills with me today, so the exchange will continue until they are all gone."

In fact, in her opinion, the three types of pills that Ge Duo took out were not complicated to make. The materials required could be replaced or cultivated around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes. They were far less mentally taxing than the core pills that she made for herself and Lin Wan.

Moreover, compared to the pills Lin Wan had taken before, which truly contained the power of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes and the effects of top-grade immortal herbs, these were merely simplified, mass-produced versions. While they had some effect, they were only at the entry level, a mere drop in the ocean.

However, these pills, which are ordinary in Ge Duo's eyes, are no less than divine objects to the Soul Masters of the Douluo Continent today.

The root cause lies in the fact that the Soul Master community in the entire Douluo Continent is currently very homogenous, focusing almost entirely on improving Soul Power levels, with everything prioritizing Soul Power.

They placed very little importance on auxiliary disciplines such as pharmacology and alchemy.

After all, there are all sorts of unique spirit souls. No matter if you are injured, poisoned, or have other health problems, you can always find a spirit soul master with a corresponding healing or purification spirit soul to solve the problem.

Over time, a systematic and universally applicable drug refining system did not develop; instead, it gradually declined.

Therefore, in the eyes of everyone, these pills from Gedo, which have clear effects and can directly enhance the physical body and spirit to cope with the absorption of soul rings, are simply opening the door to a new world, and their value is immeasurable.

And Godot is also well-versed in the path of sustainable development.

In her view, these Soul Master families and sects in front of her are a continuous source of materials for the future, and are high-quality leeks worth cultivating for a long time.

If the exchange threshold is set too high on the first try, scaring away most people, or only allowing the top few to exchange, then it would be killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, and not worth the effort.

Therefore, the items on her carefully prepared exchange list, while precious and hard to find, were by no means the kind of priceless treasures that even the most powerful families couldn't afford to buy even if they emptied their coffers.

Her goal was clear: to lower the barrier to entry so that most people could obtain one or two sets of pills, let them taste the benefits, and see the results for themselves.

Once demand becomes the norm, she can gradually raise prices or launch higher-grade customized pills, allowing her to generate a steady stream of revenue and reap greater rewards.

Sure enough, after she announced the exchange rules, everyone present quickly started calculating in their minds.

Although the materials on the list are unusual, it seems that with some effort, there might actually be one or two items in my own warehouse that meet the requirements, or I might know where to get them.

"Quickly! Go back to the family storeroom immediately and fetch the Dragon Blood Vine marked on the list." A family patriarch hurriedly whispered to his attendant behind him.

"I've noted down a few materials: Purple Smoke Fruit, Moonlight Grass... Our trading company seems to have acquired some of these recently. Quickly check the inventory!" A wealthy-looking man said urgently to his assistant.

"Father, that Blazing Crystal on the list... our family mine seems to have produced something similar..." a young man whispered to his elder.

The scene instantly became lively and tense, with everyone afraid that if they were too slow, the limited amount of pills would be taken by others.

In an instant, many people took their leave, rushing back in person or sending people back to their respective posts to retrieve the treasures. The banquet hall was bustling with people, and the atmosphere was incredibly lively.

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then quickly transmitted a few words to Jian Douluo Chenxin.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has a profound foundation, so it naturally has no shortage of the materials on the list. He needs to select a few materials that are of moderate value and can be exchanged for a sufficient number of pills to meet the initial verification requirements.

Tang Yuehua also breathed a sigh of relief. She could naturally find a few materials that met the requirements in the Haotian Sect's treasury, but the Haotian Sect was still far from Tiandou City.

Therefore, Tang Yuehua could only use Yuexuan's connections and financial resources to urgently purchase some items from Tiandou City's channels to exchange for pills.

She immediately summoned her trusted maid and whispered instructions to her.

But at the same time, Tang Yuehua's mind also began to stir.

Since Ge Duo can refine pills that help absorb soul rings, is it possible for her to refine pills that help soul masters break through their soul power?

Chapter 96 The Gathering Ends

It is worth mentioning that no one from the Spirit Hall appeared at the gathering hosted by Ge Duo.

This wasn't because Godot or Eva hadn't invited them, but rather because of a tacit understanding.

According to Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong, Eva and Ge Duo have a close relationship, and they even believe that Ge Duo is Eva's supporter or collaborator.

Since Qian Daoliu is currently stationed at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace to teach Snow White, the Spirit Hall could easily conduct deeper, undisturbed transactions in private through Eva, without having to compete with numerous forces in public for these overt pills.

What they wanted were more advanced elixirs with more pronounced effects.

……

The gathering at Eva's mansion came to an end, and the representatives of various forces, with feelings of anticipation, trepidation, or excitement, quickly left with the elixirs they had obtained.

The hustle and bustle outside the mansion gates gradually subsided, leaving only a faint scent of medicine in the air, proving that a transaction that could influence the future had just taken place here.