If that thing truly resembles a stone tablet, then it should be called the Ascension Tablet. If I can obtain it, I could later modify it, and it could be just as powerful as any ordinary ancient enhancement artifact.
But the prerequisite is that it must have the same bloodline enhancement effects as the Mandala Snake's current state of cultivation. If the Mandala Snake was lying and it's just an ordinary stone tablet, then it wouldn't be useful at all.
"If I can help you find that thing, will you come with me?" Gu You asked, his left hand guarding his chest.
The little Mandala Snake coiled up and after a moment of thought, nodded, "I will."
Gu You secretly assessed the Mandala Snake, thinking: "A wise one knows when to be cooperative."
"Don't worry. I will certainly try to find it. Even if I can't, following me will only bring you gain, not loss." A flash of light surged in Gu You's mind, and his white soul power enveloped the little Mandala Snake, merging it into his consciousness.
Next up... the hundredth floor.
"Tower Master, we've reached the hundredth floor."
Qian Gu Dongfeng didn't respond immediately. After a long pause of deep thought, he said, "This concerns the foundation of my Soul Spirit Tower. We must pay any price to stop him. Nine Hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, with the first three floors having already broken through to become ferocious beasts, absolutely cannot be allowed to fall into his hands."
Hundred-thousand-year soul rings are extremely valuable. It's clear that as long as someone has one, they can offer it to a Title Douluo or Soul Douluo, and that person would follow them faithfully—perhaps even willing to die for them.
How many have attained Title Douluo status throughout history? It's hard to say. To ordinary people, Title Douluo is someone they would never expect to meet. But what about in history? How many from the same era as the Ice Spirit Douluo Huo Yuhao have been remembered?
How many soul masters have used Hundred-thousand-year soul rings? These things have not been recorded in history. Perhaps some were afraid of death, but the goal is to leave a legacy in the annals of history.
"Yes!" The staff member was about to leave.
"Wait," Qian Gu Dongfeng stopped him. "Have you found anything about the child's martial soul attributes?"
The staff member paused, and with a gesture of his left hand, a light screen appeared in front of both of them. "The information is heavily hidden, but I couldn't uncover much. However, the child's martial soul does resemble that one, and the Federation is paying great attention to him. It's still best to get along with him."
Qian Gu Dongfeng nodded. "Let that child make the conditions. As long as he doesn't absorb that Hundred-thousand-year soul ring, it'll be fine."
As a businessman, Qian Gu Dongfeng understood that such a deal wasn't advantageous. After all, while the child might have some affection for the Soul Spirit Tower, he had none for the Qian Gu family. Moreover, he was a disciple of Leng Yaozhu, meaning it would be impossible to win his favor in the future. However, the forces behind Gu You were extremely powerful, and their influence stretched across the Sun and Moon Federation. It would be unwise to make an enemy of them. In the end, the best option was to maintain a neutral relationship, not getting too close, but not antagonizing him either.
After the staff member left, Qian Gu Dongfeng stood up.
His martial soul, the Coiling Dragon Staff, appeared. Qian Gu Dongfeng furrowed his brows. "Breaking Evil Dragon, you should know something about this, right?"
The Breaking Evil Dragon, his martial soul's dragon spirit, responded in a hoarse voice, "Nothing useful. Nothing useful..."
The dragon spirit's voice faded away.
"Useless!" Qian Gu Dongfeng angrily put away his martial soul. It was time to personally meet that Gu You.
The scene began to change, but they were still in a forest. However, this forest had become much darker. The trees were now a deep shade, and the sound of flowing water was clearer, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Gu You walked lightly, extending his spiritual power outward.
An odd sensation washed over him…
In his perception, deep within the forest, there was a beautiful lake. Beside the lake, there stood a stunning, colorful deer.
Its body was gracefully curved, and it emitted a gentle rainbow light. Even from a great distance, there was an aura of comfort that surrounded it.
Gu You thought of many soul beasts, but he couldn't quite place the identity of this one.
What exactly was this?
Suddenly, the words "Nine-Colored Xuanming Deer" appeared in his mind.
Wasn't this soul beast supposed to have gone extinct over twenty thousand years ago?
Gu You paused his steps. The Soul Spirit Tower truly had everything. This soul beast had been extinct in Tang San's era, and in that time, it represented a sign of good fortune. The Nine-Colored Xuanming Deer was a divine beast, and it could enhance the forests it inhabited. However, after ten thousand years, the Emperor Beasts' enhancements became overwhelmingly stronger.
Sadly, humans hunted it to extinction.
Now, Gu You was learning something new. If he had the chance, he would definitely extract everything he could from the Soul Spirit Tower!
A Hundred-thousand-year Nine-Colored Xuanming Deer, with its own enhancement abilities, was truly a mythical creature. Having it by your side would make everything go smoothly. It wasn't just about material benefits—it also brought luck.
The Emperor Beasts' enhancements were tangible, but the Nine-Colored Xuanming Deer's effects were more abstract. Sometimes it worked wonders, sometimes not so much.
It was like saying, if a soul beast were undergoing tribulation, standing next to this deer would guarantee success.
It was as if you were telling an elderly person with a terminal illness that if they met the deer, they would recover.
Such statements are clearly unrealistic. Ordinary people wouldn't believe them, but ancient royal families from ten thousand years ago did. They would hunt this soul beast, using its horns as ornaments, believing they would bring good fortune.
Gu You could only say they used it incorrectly.
True good fortune comes without effort, merging with the world. One could choose not to believe, but one should never insult it.
The power of good fortune exists naturally, and its influence is subtle. Its power may seem weak, but its effects are hard to describe.
In terms of luck, adding this soul beast to his mental space was definitely a valuable treasure!
He chuckled to himself, "Hehe, little deer, I'm coming."
Gu You quietly crouched and crept forward, but such tactics could never escape the keen senses of a ten-thousand-year soul beast.
The Nine-Colored Xuanming Deer completely ignored him.
"Why do you look at me like that? Do you think I'm beneath you? My clothes aren't shabby. Combined, they cost at least twenty thousand gold coins. Why is it that I can't go out without being adored, while people look at me with disdain instead?"
Gu You gave up on pretending. His spiritual power extended outward, connecting with the Nine-Colored Xuanming Deer's mind.
He tried to establish a connection with the distant deer…
(End of Chapter)