Life at the academy was peaceful. Besides cultivating various skills, Ye Liangchen also studied medicine from the dan dian (pill classics). He even refined a type of pill called Qi Replenishing Pill, which could be used to replenish spirit power. In this World, it should be called a Soul Power Pill.
Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, another year went by. Ye Liangchen was now 11 years old and it was time for him to acquire his third spirit ring.
From 8 to 11 years old, after three years of refinement, Ye Liangchen's strength had grown even greater. Even the Refining Spirit Art had been cultivated to the third layer, allowing him to see through all illusions.
To get a Ten-Thousand Year third spirit ring, Ye Liangchen prepared for a full year. As for the improvement of his spirit power level, he wasn't worried at all. As long as he fully cultivated the Hun Yuan Skill afterward, raising seven or eight levels in a year would not be a problem.
"Xiao Chen, it's time to go acquire your third spirit ring."
This morning, Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin walked into Jingxian Manor, ready to take Xiao Jiahuo to hunt Spirit Beasts.
"Okay! Aunt Lan."
Ye Liangchen quickly packed his belongings and followed Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin out of the manor.
During this period, nearly 100 other students in the academy also needed to acquire spirit rings. Lan Xiaoling, Mu Qingxue, and others had to take other people to acquire spirit rings, making them extremely busy.
Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu, and a group of senior students also went to help those students who had broken through to level 20 acquire their spirit rings.
The Tianshui Academy team this time was very large, with most of the academy's teachers dispatched, and even Shui Lingfeng came out to help.
To help those students acquire spirit rings, the academy's high-ranking officials had led everyone to the Häagen-Dazs Kingdom in the northwest of the Heaven Dou Empire half a month ago, heading to Vast Sea City, which was closest to the sea. They intended to help over a hundred water-attribute Spirit Masters acquire spirit rings at once, which required going into the sea.
It was most important for Ye Liangchen to acquire his third spirit ring, so Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin had to stay behind and specifically take him to the Star Dou Forest.
"Aunt Lan, this time we won't take a carriage. We'll fly directly. That way, it'll be faster."
Ye Liangchen felt that traveling by carriage was too slow, not as fast as flying himself.
"Xiao Chen, your teacher now also has flying Spirit Ability. My eighth spirit ring came from a 50,000-year-old Silver-spotted Flying Fish. I also obtained a torso Spirit Bone that has the function of flying. We can have a competition then."
Su Lin found it very interesting that Ye Liangchen actually suggested not taking a carriage. She knew that Xiao Jiahuo, besides having an external Spirit Bone for flying, also had his self-created Five Elements Mysterious Steps, which was astonishingly fast.
"Teacher Su Lin, then let's compete!"
Ye Liangchen said with a grin. His Five Elements Mysterious Steps had now been cultivated to perfection. Lan Xiaodie and the others thought he had created this flying Spirit Ability based on the Five Elements Divine Fist, and they often praised him as an unparalleled genius.
"Xiao Chen, you said it. A round trip to Star Dou Forest is over 4,000 kilometers. You can't go back on your word, okay?"
Lan Xiaodie looked at Ye Liangchen and smiled. Her Ice Phoenix Spirit itself had flying capabilities. Flying at full speed, it would only take a few days to reach the Star Dou Forest.
"Aunt Lan, don't worry! I'm fine."
Ye Liangchen waved his fist. Isn't it just over 4,000 kilometers? This distance is child's play for a flying Spirit Master.
The three walked towards the academy gate. This time, they did not take the main road but flew directly through the mountains and ridges.
"Swish, swish, swish..."
Ten minutes later, the three of them reached the peak of a thousand-meter-high mountain, looking at the winding official road below, which resembled a sheep's intestine path.
"From here to Tianshui City, if we take a carriage, we'd have to make several big detours and it would take half an hour. If we fly directly, it will only take a quarter of an hour to arrive."
"Xiao Chen, are you ready?"
Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin said to Ye Liangchen with beaming smiles, very happy to see Xiao Jiahuo's eager expression.
"I'm ready."
"Swish, swish..."
With a thought from Ye Liangchen, his external Spirit Bone transformed into a pair of three-meter-long golden wings, appearing behind him.
"Chirp, chirp..."
Lan Xiaodie's Spirit possessed her, and a pair of ice-crystal-like wings appeared behind her. Su Lin also used her mind to activate her torso Spirit Bone, and a pair of silver wings also appeared behind her, their silver scales sparkling beautifully.
Su Lin's luck before was incredibly good. She hunted a 50,000-year-old Silver-spotted Flying Fish Spirit Beast and also obtained a 50,000-year-old torso Spirit Bone. Now, as an 84th-level Spirit Douluo, and with two Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Bones, her strength was very powerful.
"Let's go!"
Lan Xiaodie took Ye Liangchen's hand and leaped forward. After all, Xiao Jiahuo had never flown so high by himself, so she needed to help him get used to it.
"Aunt Lan, please let go of my hand. I'll fly myself."
Ye Liangchen flapped his golden wings, adjusted to the height, and flew forward quickly, feeling like an eagle soaring in the sky, which was very thrilling.
"Alright! Then be careful."
Lan Xiaodie let go of Xiao Jiahuo's hand, allowing him to fly alone.
"Wow..."
Being a thousand meters high, watching the mountains and rivers below drift backward, this feeling was too beautiful. At this moment, Ye Liangchen was very excited and couldn't help but let out a loud cry.
"Senior Sister, Xiao Chen adapts so quickly! I was worried he might be afraid of heights before!"
"Xiao Chen is a genius! He learns everything instantly."
Su Lin and Lan Xiaodie flew on either side of Ye Liangchen, looking at Xiao Jiahuo's excited expression, feeling very gratified.
The three flew and stopped along the way, taking only one day to reach the border of Beiyuan Province. Because it was too far from any city, they could only pitch tents and spend the night in the wilderness.
"Aunt Lan, let me stand guard tonight! You and Teacher Su Lin go rest."
When it was time to sleep at night, Ye Liangchen offered to stand guard so that Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin could rest, as they were his elders.
"Xiao Chen, go to sleep quickly! Su Lin and I will stand guard together. As Spirit Douluo, we'll be fine."
Lan Xiaodie would not let Xiao Jiahuo stand guard. She directly ordered him to rest and also pulled Su Lin to her side to stand guard together.
"Alright! Thank you, Aunt Lan."
Ye Liangchen thanked her, then directly drilled into the tent and fell asleep. He was quite tired after flying all day. In a short while, he fell into a deep sleep.
"Senior Sister, how many years of spirit ring are we planning to get for Xiao Chen this time?"
"I think around 6,000 years would be suitable. I just don't know if this Xiao Jiahuo will get hot-headed and want to absorb a Ten-Thousand Year one then?"
"Ah! Senior Sister, it's really possible. This Xiao Jiahuo broke through to level 30 when he was 10, but he insisted on cultivating for a year to temper his body. I'm certain this Xiao Jiahuo will absorb a Ten-Thousand Year one."
"This Xiao Jiahuo always makes us anxious every time he acquires a spirit ring..."
In the dead of night, Su Lin and Lan Xiaodie chatted about Ye Liangchen.
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Three days later, Ye Liangchen and the others arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest, having traversed 4,000 kilometers.
"Aunt Lan, my goal this time is a Ten-Thousand Year Bloodsucking Demonic Vine."
"Xiao Chen, have you decided? Absorbing a Ten-Thousand Year spirit ring is not an easy task!"
"Aunt Lan, isn't it just a soul shock? For me, it's not a problem at all. Moreover, I can already fight against those level 40 senior sisters now. A mere Ten-Thousand Year spirit ring is child's play."
"Senior Sister, ever since we cultivated the Hun Yuan Art and the Five Elements Divine Fist, everything has become stronger. Last time I absorbed a 50,000-year spirit ring, it was very easy. And Xiao Chen has the deepest understanding of these divine skills. I think he can set a record."
"Alright then! Let's give it a try."
After entering the forest, the three reached an agreement and headed directly to the area where the Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Beasts resided.
Two days later, Ye Liangchen still hadn't found the Spirit Beast he needed, so he took out the Silver Dragon King's reverse scale from his game backpack, intending to ask Di Tian for help.
"Xiao Chen, you plan to ask Senior Di Tian for help?" The two women were startled when they saw Xiao Jiahuo's action.
"Yes! He is a Titled Douluo after all. With his help, it will be faster."
Ye Liangchen thought to himself, it would be foolish not to take advantage of a good opportunity. Anyway, he would create a new World in the future, and the Spirit Beast race would have to rely on him to change their fate. Using a few Spirit Beasts now was nothing.
"Buzz buzz..."
As spirit power was injected, the silver reverse scale glowed and was immediately activated. The Silver Dragon King, who was sleeping at the bottom of the Life Lake, suddenly opened her eyes.
"That boy actually activated my reverse scale."
"Di Tian, that Xiao Jiahuo has come to the Star Dou Forest. Go bring him here."
The Silver Dragon King transmitted her voice to Di Tian, then directly used her divine force to open a spatial passage.
"As you command, my Lord."
Di Tian respectfully replied and immediately stepped into the passage.
On the other side, Ye Liangchen waited quietly for a few seconds when a door suddenly appeared before his eyes, and Di Tian, dressed in a black robe, emerged, startling the three of them.
"Greetings, Senior Di Tian!" Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin immediately bowed to Di Tian. The two did not know that Di Tian was a fierce beast.
"No need for formalities."
Di Tian waved his hand. He was a fierce beast and didn't care about the rules of human Spirit Masters.
"Senior Di Tian, I thought you wouldn't show up!" Ye Liangchen chuckled.
"Boy, I told you, as long as you activate that treasure! I'll appear immediately. Tell me! What do you need my help with?" Di Tian didn't put on any airs in front of Ye Liangchen.
"I want to find a Ten-Thousand Year Bloodsucking Demonic Vine Spirit Beast, but I haven't had any luck. I was hoping to trouble Senior to help me look." Ye Liangchen didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his request to see how the other party would react.
Di Tian was stunned: "Oh! A Ten-Thousand Year spirit ring for your third spirit ring? You're quite something, boy. Release your Spirit, let me see."
Ye Liangchen and Di Tian conversed like old friends, which greatly surprised Lan Xiaodie, who was standing nearby.
"Buzz buzz..."
Ye Liangchen summoned his Life Goddess Spirit, and two spirit rings, one yellow and one purple, slowly rose.
"The first ring is close to a thousand years, and the second one has reached 3800 years. You're quite capable, Xiao Jiahuo!"
"Hmm! Your physical constitution is actually so strong. At your age, I have never seen such a heaven-defying genius. According to your physical constitution, absorbing a Ten-Thousand Year spirit ring is not a problem at all."
Di Tian used his spirit power to sense Ye Liangchen's physical strength and was very surprised, feeling that Xiao Jiahuo was even stronger than a Spirit Beast cub.
"Senior, can Xiao Chen really absorb a Ten-Thousand Year spirit ring?"
Lan Xiaodie exclaimed, she wouldn't dare let Xiao Jiahuo take such a risk.
"Don't worry, Xiao Jiahuo's physical strength surpasses your imagination."
"Hmm! Your name is Lan Xiaodie, right? Your spirit power is almost at level 90. There's a Snow Eagle Spirit Beast that failed its Ten-Thousand Year Heavenly Tribulation. Anyway, its lifespan is almost at an end, so it's perfect to let her sacrifice herself for you."
Di Tian saw that Lan Xiaodie was infinitely close to level 90 spirit power, so he decided to help her. After all, this woman was also Xiao Jiahuo's protector in the human world and could be considered an ally.
"Senior, is what you said true?"
Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin were shocked by this news. A Ten-Thousand Year Snow Eagle Spirit Beast? This was too unexpected.
"I'll take you to a place to help you advance to Titled Douluo, so you can better protect Xiao Jiahuo in the future."
After Di Tian finished speaking, he directly led the three of them flying towards the Life Lake in the center of the Star Dou Forest.
Ye Liangchen was not surprised by this at all, guessing in his heart that the Silver Dragon King must want to see him.
As expected, in a short while, Di Tian led the three of them to a beautiful lake in the center of the Star Dou Forest.
This place was very beautiful, like a fairyland. The lake covered an area of about fifty to sixty square kilometers, and the water was very clear, like a mirror. The entire lake was filled with a very rich Life force.
"This is the Life Lake!"
Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin were startled. Legend has it that there were Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Beasts here, and it was a forbidden area of the Star Dou Forest!
Not far away, a Titan Giant Ape as large as a small mountain squatted by the lake. When it saw Di Tian bringing three humans to the Life Lake, it was instantly startled.
"Splash, splash..."
At this moment, ripples appeared on the lake, and a huge long worm with a bull's head emerged from the lake, asking Di Tian curiously.
"Lord Di Tian, what is this?"
Di Tian coldly said to these two gate-keeping Ten-Thousand Year Spirit Beasts, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Do your job well and guard the periphery of the Life Lake."
"Yes, Lord."
The bull-headed long worm respectfully responded and then returned to the lake, while the Titan Giant Ape waved its giant hand, beating its chest.
"Lord, don't worry, with me here, not even a mosquito can fly in."
The Titan Giant Ape's comical appearance was like a simpleton, very amusing.
"Senior, are these two Spirit Beasts the legendary Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python?"
"They actually listen to your commands?"
Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin gained a lot of knowledge today and were also frightened.
"First, let's go see the Master. As for other matters, don't ask for now. Anyway, we won't harm you."
Di Tian smiled mysteriously and led the three of them flying towards the depths of the Life Lake. After several twists and turns, passing through several formations, they arrived at a place like a pure land on earth.
This place seemed to be covered by a barrier, completely invisible from the outside.
"Welcome to the Life Lake."
At this moment, a beautiful woman in a green dress with green hair walked out of a house and came to Ye Liangchen and the other two with a smile.
"Greetings, Senior Bi Ji."
Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin immediately bowed to the woman in green.
"No need for formalities."
Bi Ji waved her hand at the two women, then walked to Ye Liangchen with mysterious steps, smiled sweetly, and even reached out to touch his head.
"Little friend, it's been a few years, and you've grown so tall and handsome."
"Beautiful sister, so you live here!"
Ye Liangchen greeted her. Even if she was a fierce beast, she was a great beauty after transforming, and he had to be polite to beauties.
At this moment, a stunning woman in a long purple dress also walked out from inside. This woman was full of infinite temptation.
"Little friend, you're quite handsome!"
The woman in purple came to Ye Liangchen, smiled charmingly, and was full of Charm.
"Hello, beautiful sister."
Ye Liangchen greeted Zi Ji. He had to be polite to beauties.
The first impression this woman gave Ye Liangchen was 'big and white'. A woman whose head doesn't block her toes is a peerless beauty, and this description perfectly fit her.
Ye Liangchen looked into the distance and found a huge ancient tree emitting a rich Life force. He thought that must be the Life Ancient Tree, but he didn't see the big ice silkworm, Brother Tianmeng. He guessed it must have been imprisoned somewhere by Di Tian and the others, used as a power bank.
"Di Tian, bring Xiao Jiahuo down."
"Bi Ji, Zi Ji, you take Xiao Jiahuo's two elders to the Snow Eagle and let the Snow Eagle sacrifice itself."
At this moment, a silver portal appeared in front of Ye Liangchen, and an ethereal female voice came from within.
"As you command, Master!"
Di Tian led Ye Liangchen into the silver portal, while Bi Ji and Zi Ji led Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin elsewhere.
"Senior Bi Ji, will Xiao Chen be alright?"
"Don't worry! The Master won't harm him; on the contrary, she will help him."
Seeing Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin extremely nervous, Bi Ji and Zi Ji smiled and quickly comforted the two women, telling them not to worry.
What they had seen and heard today was too mysterious. Lan Xiaodie and Su Lin still didn't understand the situation.
The four women went through several twists and turns and arrived in a valley. They saw a Snow Eagle nearly 20 meters tall lying on the ground, barely alive. Seeing Bi Ji arrive, it forced itself to stand up.
"Senior Bi Ji, you've arrived."
The Snow Eagle spoke in a female voice, clearly struggling.
"Snow Eagle, can you still hold on?"
A green light lit up on Bi Ji's body and flowed into the Snow Eagle's body, trying to sustain its Life.
"Lord Bi Ji, no need to trouble yourself. The Heavenly Tribulation has damaged my origin; I'm almost done for."
"Let me sacrifice myself to this human woman! It can also be considered doing my part for the Master."
"Human woman, accept my sacrifice! Protect that little boy well. I hope he can help the Master one day in the future."
"Chirp, chirp..."
The Snow Eagle stopped talking nonsense, let out a long cry, and burst out with powerful spirit power, preparing to forcibly raise its strength to its peak state.
"Senior Bi Ji, lend me a hand."
The Snow Eagle shouted to Bi Ji.
"Okay!"
Bi Ji understood the Snow Eagle's meaning, which was to provide Lan Xiaodie with the best Ten-Thousand Year spirit ring. So, a stronger green light lit up on her body, and a powerful Life force surged into the Snow Eagle's body, instantly bringing its Life force to its peak.
"Chirp, chirp..."
The Snow Eagle cried out again, relying on the powerful Life force infused by Bi Ji to forcibly raise its state to its peak, and then directly sacrificed itself to Lan Xiaodie.
"Bang, bang..."
A powerful force burst from the Snow Eagle's body, and a large red circle enveloped Lan Xiaodie, making her unable to move.
"Oh my god! It actually sacrificed itself to senior sister."
Su Lin watched from a distance, dumbfounded.
"Don't be surprised. The Snow Eagle's origin was damaged by the Ten-Thousand Year Heavenly Tribulation. Even if it didn't sacrifice itself, it wouldn't have many days left."
Zi Ji explained to Su Lin.
"Why are you doing this?"
Lan Xiaodie was bewildered by such a scene.
"Don't speak. Just accept my power. Only when you are strong can you better protect that little boy, and I am honored to sacrifice myself for the Master. Don't feel guilty; we owe each other nothing."
The Snow Eagle said calmly, then continued to burn its Life force. For the future of the Spirit Beast race, its sacrifice was worth it.
"Thank you. I don't know how to thank you. I can only do my best to protect Xiao Chen, hoping he can help the Master you speak of in the future."
As a human, Lan Xiaodie had never seen such a selfless Spirit Beast. At this moment, she was deeply moved.
"Master, Snow Eagle has completed its mission."
A quarter of an hour later, the Snow Eagle's body dissipated, and a Ten-Thousand Year torso bone flew to Lan Xiaodie's back, merging into her body, directly helping her break through to level 94 spirit power and officially advance to Titled Douluo.
Lan Xiaodie never expected to advance to Titled Douluo in such a way, and she also gained a Ten-Thousand Year spirit ring and Spirit Bone. Feeling her level 94 Titled Douluo strength, it was like a dream.
"Level 94 Titled Douluo, your Spirit is Ice Phoenix. From now on, you'll be called Ice Phoenix Douluo!"
Bi Ji and Zi Ji walked over to Lan Xiaodie, saying with a smile.
"Senior sister, you've become a Titled Douluo."
Su Lin was very happy. Tianshui Academy finally had a Titled Douluo.
"Thank you, two seniors. I feel unworthy."
Lan Xiaodie bowed to Bi Ji and Zi Ji. This gift was truly too grand; she felt a bit embarrassed.
"No need for that."
Bi Ji quickly helped Lan Xiaodie up. This woman was that little boy's protector in the human world and could be considered an ally.