Chapter 601: Chapter 601: Issue with Condensing the Spirit Ring?
Seeing Lou Gao's excitement, Su Ming couldn't help but smile. If Lou Gao knew he was about to receive all of Su Ming's experience and blueprints for creating soul devices, he might pass out from excitement. Without another word, Su Ming stepped up to Lou Gao and gently tapped his forehead.
Instantly, a vast amount of knowledge on soul device crafting, along with a range of detailed blueprints, streamed into Lou Gao's mental space, forming a giant golden sphere within his spiritual sea. The sheer volume of information was so immense that Su Ming had to seal it within a mental lock to avoid overwhelming Lou Gao's mind, allowing him to unlock it gradually.
As the information flowed into him, flashes of crafting techniques for various soul devices—teleportation rings, soul energy bottles, and even the Red Dust Yearning—flitted through Lou Gao's consciousness. His eyes widened, and with a trembling voice, he stammered, "Su… Su Ming, is this…?"
Watching them from the side, Niu Gao sensed something extraordinary. Had Su Ming given Lou Gao something truly exceptional?
"Elder Lou Gao, this contains everything I know about soul device crafting. I'll be heading to Sea God Island soon, and I'm not sure when I'll be back. While you work on these, remember to prioritize your cultivation. Some of these soul devices are beyond a Soul Douluo's abilities. Focus on enhancing your strength first."
Lou Gao felt a rush of gratitude, nearly on the verge of tears. For Su Ming to trust him with this information after knowing him for such a short time… He knew Su Ming wouldn't worry about betrayal, but Lou Gao felt deeply honored by this trust.
"Elder Lou Gao, I'm fine with you pursuing high-level soul devices, but I also hope you'll find a few trusted people to pass down the crafting techniques for simpler devices, like the Stage One Soul Energy Blaster. With the Spirit Empire newly established, war may soon follow. Your work will play a critical role, helping secure victories on the battlefield and reduce casualties."
Lou Gao nodded earnestly. "Rest assured, Su Ming. I already have a few people in mind. They're loyal and won't spread the knowledge beyond our inner circle."
Lou Gao wasn't one for war, but he understood that, to bring unity and peace, conflict might be inevitable.
After saying goodbye to Lou Gao, Su Ming flashed into Xiao Wu's room, finding her deep in cultivation.
Sensing the spatial shift, Xiao Wu opened her eyes, surprised to see Su Ming. Had he finished his preparations?
Su Ming stepped forward, embracing her gently. "Xiao Wu, you've been working hard lately."
Wrinkling her nose, she replied, "Of course! You've left us in the dust with your strength. We all have to keep up, right? I'm at level fifty-eight now!"
Su Ming was pleasantly surprised; her progress since the start of the Soul Master Competition was impressive. Xiao Wu, sensing his admiration, lifted her head proudly.
Chuckling at her playfulness, Su Ming retrieved the crystal blood dragon ginseng he'd received from White Crane.
Opening the box, Xiao Wu exclaimed, "A crystal blood dragon ginseng! Where did you get this, brother?"
She knew the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well didn't produce this rare herb. Realizing this wasn't just any herb, she marveled at its significance.
"It was given to me by Elder White Crane," Su Ming explained briefly, sharing the story. Xiao Wu nodded, understanding.
"So, brother, you know that combining the crystal blood dragon ginseng with the Lovesick Heartbreak Red enhances its effects?"
Su Ming smiled and nodded. "Exactly. Your body should still retain some of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red's medicinal energy. Absorbing this ginseng could boost you significantly."
Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled, hopeful that with this herb, she might reach level sixty-five.
Not wanting to waste time, she immediately began absorbing the crystal blood dragon ginseng. However, as she did, Su Ming's brows furrowed slightly.
He wondered if Xiao Wu's accumulated essence would be enough to allow her to condense her sixth spirit ring at the coveted ten-thousand-year level. Since her previous rings had been condensed without regard for typical limitations, the remaining essence might not suffice.
In fact, this world's rule seemed a bit of a trap for spirit beasts who gained human forms. To advance beyond Spirit Sage, they'd need to hunt their own kind to progress.
An hour later, Xiao Wu reached level sixty and began condensing her spirit ring. However, as Su Ming had suspected, an issue arose.
A yellow ring slowly manifested around her, refusing to shift to purple, as beads of sweat formed on her face.
Su Ming suggested, "Xiao Wu, calm down. Gather the remaining medicinal energy within you and focus it on condensing your spirit ring."
Su Ming wasn't sure this would work, but he had to try. Her sixth ring, being her life ring, had to be her own. He'd considered giving her a bestowed spirit ring, but her life ring had to come from her directly.