Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Lin Wan, however, did not slow down and in less than two years, she rose from Soul Venerable to Soul Master.

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

After all, obtaining a second spirit ring that lasts a thousand years can be considered lucky, but obtaining a fourth spirit ring that lasts ten thousand years can no longer be described as an accident.

Amazement, jealousy, inquiry, doubt... 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 a spirit ring 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 factions began to visit her one after another, speaking politely but with clear objectives.

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

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

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

"I understand your curiosity. Regarding the matter of spirit rings, Ms. Godot may offer some of her personal insights in three days."

Chapter 94 The Visitors

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

The gathering held here tonight, though not publicized, has stirred the nerves of the highest power level in the Heaven Dou Empire.

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

Royal relatives, Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, representatives of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, and patriarchs or core elders of various soul master families were all present.

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

They came for only one purpose: to uncover the secret of the illogical absorption of spirit rings beyond their 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 the gathering today may no longer need to hunt for spirit rings, but behind them are powerful families and sects.

The future of their descendants is the hope for the continuation of their lineage, therefore, they have come to unravel 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 despairing constraint of being stuck at 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 a level nine innate soul power.

After all, Ning Rongrong was 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, having innate soul power at level nine would mean that the soul master is destined to reach the level of a Title 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. 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 possible 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, he had to try.

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

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan possesses the pride of having the number one beast martial soul 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, has extensive connections, and even has two Douluo as its retainers.

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 spirit rings beyond their level, they would be able to cultivate a large number of disciples with stronger spirit 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 openly, everyone knew that Tang Yuehua, who ran the Yuexuan Pavilion 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 about 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 is.

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 ever wider.

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 running deep in the banquet hall.

People like Ning Fengzhi and Tang Yuehua would naturally not waste such a good opportunity for socializing. 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 reflecting a complex mix of emotions.

He had already learned from Eva that the person in charge of today's gathering was the mysterious woman, Godot, who had forcibly taken over his Yin-Yang Well 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 close relationship.

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

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

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable aura enveloped the entire space—a deep, ancient, and mysterious aura carrying a faint medicinal fragrance and the fresh scent of herbs and trees.

Everyone fell silent, their eyes all turning to the side of the main seat.

Before anyone knew it, another figure had appeared there.

She wore a long, 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, through the black veil, calmly scanned the entire room.

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

This is exactly what Godot is like.

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

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

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

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

"People generally believe that the absorption of spirit rings is solely based on talent and spirit 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 spirit ring is violent. How can a fragile body withstand the influx of energy far exceeding the limits of its own level? How can a weak spirit resist the resentment and soul impact of a spirit beast before its death?"

Chapter 95 Pill Exchange

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. “If the physical body is strong enough, it can become a vast ocean to contain all rivers. If the spirit is refined enough, it can become a rock to withstand impacts. With both, absorbing power beyond one’s level is not a pipe dream.”

The audience members exchanged glances. Everyone understood the principle behind it, 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 expertise in this field and have crafted some gadgets 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 the deficiencies of 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."

He then pointed to an ice-blue pill that emitted wisps of cold smoke and brought a sense of tranquility to anyone who looked at it: "The Guardian Pill can stabilize the sea of ​​the mind, 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 to be slowly swirling mist inside: "'The Unity Pill is the rarest of all. 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 Ge Duo said next was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the impulse of some people to immediately ask to buy.

"But, according to the laws of heaven and earth, there is an exchange of equivalent value."

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

With a thud, Goth's staff unfurled before her, transforming into a massive light screen upon which were densely packed 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 what resources you have. Only those items listed on the list can be exchanged for pills. The types and quantities of pills exchanged will be determined by the value of the materials. I have a limited number of pills with me today, so we will stop when they are all gone."

In fact, in her opinion, the three kinds of pills that Ge Duo took out were not complicated to make. The materials needed could be replaced or cultivated around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, which was far less time-consuming 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 Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire and the effects of top-grade immortal herbs, these were merely simplified, mass-produced versions. While they had some effect, they were only at an entry-level 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 today has an extremely singular atmosphere, with almost all the focus placed on improving the level of Soul Power, and everything is based on Soul Power.

The importance attached to auxiliary fields such as pharmacology and alchemy was extremely low.

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

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

Therefore, in everyone's eyes, Ge Duo's pills, which have clear effects and can directly enhance the physical body and spirit to cope with the absorption of soul rings, have opened the door to a new world, and their value is immeasurable.

And Geduo also understands 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 the first time, scaring away most people, or if only the top few exchanges are allowed, then it would be killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, and the losses would outweigh the gains.

Therefore, the items on her carefully prepared exchange list, while precious and hard to find, were by no means the kind of rare treasures that even the most powerful families couldn't afford to produce 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 firsthand, and see the results with their own eyes.

Once demand becomes the norm, she can gradually raise prices or launch higher-level customized versions of the pills, allowing for a steady and substantial increase in profits.

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

Although the materials on the list were unusual, it seemed that with some effort, there might actually be one or two items in their own warehouse that met the requirements, or they 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.

"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.