Chapter 23: Plan B Unfolding

Salas, one of the four Platinum Archbishops of Spirit Hall and also the Hall Master of the Saint Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City.

Today, he was dealing with internal affairs in the hall when he received an urgent report from a deacon.

Normally, a deacon with the strength of a Spirit Grand Master or Spirit Elder cannot directly contact this Platinum Archbishop. However, in all matters, there are priorities. In the face of urgent matters, even ordinary Spirit Hall members have the opportunity to contact the Platinum Archbishop.

"A thousand years old second ring?" Salas' gaze burst with sharpness. "Investigate all the records of Su Wen's past."

After issuing the task to investigate Su Wen's past experiences, he also arrived at the registration room where Su Wen was located.

Su Wen watched the deacon leave, and then Salas entered. Sensing the unique aura of the other party, he speculated in his heart.

"Show me your Martial Spirit and Spirit Rings" Salas said.

Su Wen didn't hesitate and directly released his Martial Spirit. Two Spirit Rings, one yellow and one purple, rose from under his feet, pulsating rhythmically around him.

Salas saw that the second Spirit Ring was indeed purple, indicating a thousand years of age. He then observed Su Wen's Martial Spirit, his gaze flickering.

'Book Martial Spirit and it can absorb a second Spirit Ring with thousand years of age' Salas noted.

"Su Wen, right? I am Platinum Archbishop Salas. Your situation is quite special. Can you describe the process of absorbing the thousand-year-old Spirit Ring? Of course, Spirit Hall will reward you accordingly," Salas looked at Su Wen, inquiring about the details of Su Wen obtaining the Spirit Ring.

Su Wen didn't find it strange. He came here to report anyway which was within his plans.

"I was alone in the Star Dou Great Forest."

Upon hearing that Su Wen hunted down a thousand years old Spirit Ring alone, Salas's gaze became peculiar. He looked at the small boy before him, who was only eleven years old and couldn't fathom how he ventured into the Star Dou Great Forest alone to hunt Spirit Beasts.

Moreover, he actually managed to hunt down a thousand years old Spirit Beast! It was simply unbelievable. This kid's Martial Spirit was even a book and not attack-oriented.

However, as Su Wen narrated the process that contained 9 truths and one lie, Salas gradually understood why Su Wen could hunt down a Spirit Beast this old.

"Are you saying that you consumed Monkey Wine brewed by the Transparent Ape, significantly enhancing your physical qualities, and then coincidentally killed a Phantom Fox? Unwilling to give up, you attempted absorption and succeeded?" Salas marveled at Su Wen's audacity.

"No, Hall Master, I wasn't entirely impulsive in choosing to absorb it. Based on my understanding, the various qualities of different Spirit Masters are completely different, and their ability to withstand the absorption of Spirit Rings also varies. Using a fixed value as the limit for Spirit Ring age is somewhat biased," Su Wen explained.

"However, even Auxiliary Spirit Masters can absorb Spirit Rings very close to this maximum limit value.

So, I found it hard to believe that the upper limit of the Spirit Ring age that one can endure is only related to the Spirit Master level. Different Spirit Masters evidently have different physical qualities, yet they can endure similar Spirit Ring ages?

So, I speculated that a certain quality closely related to Soul Power cultivation level determines the ability to withstand the absorption of Spirit Rings."

Su Wen presented a well-founded argument, intending to report an incomplete set of theories on Spirit Ring absorption.

With such a theoretical achievement, he could at least gain recognition from Spirit Hall. After all, it's better to teach someone to fish than to give them a fish.

Use the incomplete theory of absorbing the thousand-year-old second ring to weaken Spirit Hall's attention to his second ring. At the same time, this theory is enough to secure sufficient benefits for Su Wen.

For example, with Salas's support and the attention of the Spirit Hall's higher-ups. At this point, proposing the idea of joining the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for further studies, as long as the reasons are reasonable, should not be hindered. Which is his intention from the start!

"A certain quality closely related to Soul Power cultivation level?" Salas stared at Su Wen; he knew Su Wen had an answer.

"Yes, Hall Master, when cultivating Soul Power, it follows a specific circulation path in the body, which I refer to as meridians."

"Meridians?"

"Yes, meridians are the routes that Soul Power follows when circulating in the body. As Soul Power improves, the meridians are also strengthened under the nourishment of Soul Power. Unless specifically targeted for enhancement, meridian strength is quite similar among Spirit Masters of the same level."

"Meridians that are nourished by Soul Power are crucial in withstanding the pressure of absorbing a Spirit Ring. When facing the pressure of a higher-level Spirit Ring, if the meridians are resilient, they can withstand it. Once the meridians are insufficient to support..."

Su Wen fabricated a complete process for presenting his theory from start to finish, something he had known since he came from another world.

With a solid and reasoned argument, coupled with successful cases, Salas took Su Wen's theory very seriously.

"So, you're suggesting that by specifically enhancing the meridian strength of a Spirit Master, there's a chance to achieve absorption of higher-level Spirit Rings?"

"That's correct. However, for caution's sake, it's advisable to enhance as much as possible. I didn't solely rely on Monkey Wine. Even during previous cultivation, I didn't neglect physical training. Even if it was just the most superficial physical conditioning, it still contributed to strengthening the meridians."

Salas nodded.

At this moment, a deacon knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Handing over the information to Salas, the deacon hastily left.

Examining the information about Su Wen in his hands, Salas connected everything Su Wen had just explained.

"Su Wen, you have great potential for researching" he praised.

Now it can be confirmed that Su Wen's theory is very sound, and he personally completed the verification process using his own body. It can be considered a correct theory.

With this theory as guidance, in the future, Spirit Hall can focus on these aspects when cultivating talented Spirit Masters, allowing them to absorb Spirit Rings beyond their level. Even if they cannot absorb across tiers, just advancing from seven hundred to nine hundred years can bring about significantly different effects.

Below seven hundred years and above five hundred years, the difference in Spirit Ring effects is not substantial, and Spirit Masters won't be too concerned. However, once they absorb beyond their level, especially above seven hundred years, every hundred years significantly boosts the enhancement effect of the Spirit Ring on the Martial Spirit. There have long been theories within Spirit Hall emphasizing the benefits of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond one's level.

Now, with Su Wen's theory added, it further refined the theory of the benefits of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond one's level.

"I will report your theory to the Supreme Pontiff," Salas said with joy because he knew this would be a significant achievement for him.

As Salas looked more favorably upon Su Wen for bringing this achievement, he found himself increasingly pleased. Even if Su Wen were cunning and using this to create a better standing for himself, Salas was not truly narrow-minded, especially when dealing with subordinates. He wouldn't be overly stingy.

Moreover, Su Wen had delivered this achievement from a distance, all the way from the Star Dou Great Forest. After obtaining the Spirit Ring, it took a full three months for Su Wen to arrive at the Saint Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City to reveal the second ring of a thousand years old.

Salas was certain that Su Wen intended to gain his support through this achievement, and he didn't mind.

"Thank you, Hall Master," Su Wen expressed 'joy' and bowed in gratitude.

"Well, for now, stay at the Saint Spirit Hall and await the Supreme Pontiff's further instructions. I'll grant you access to the library room in Saint Spirit Hall," Salas said.

Su Wen hesitated, a detail Salas noticed. "What's wrong? Do you have other thoughts?"

"Reporting to Hall Master, I would like to enroll in the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for further cultivation."

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