"Teacher, the standard spirit ring configuration is generally yellow, yellow, purple, purple, with the third spirit ring usually chosen to be around 1,500 years old. Wouldn't it be too risky for us to directly absorb spirit rings over 2,000 years old?"
In the Star Dou Great Forest's outer circle, faint sunlight filtered through the dense leaves. Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong stared blankly at the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf and Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger on the grass, their fur bristling and eyes wide with ferocity. The girls' mouths twitched.
The Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf was around 2,700 years old.
The Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger was around 2,500 years old.
Both exceeded the upper limit for a standard third spirit ring by over seven hundred years.
Absorbing spirit rings that exceed the spirit ring's age limit could lead to death.
"The standard spirit ring configuration is only suitable for most people, not everyone should follow that standard, but there are always some exceptionally talented individuals."
Su Ran said indifferently. For example, before his Disciple-Accepting System arrived, he actively strengthened his body and improved his Physique, choosing to absorb a thousand-year spirit ring for his second spirit ring.
Now, due to the feedback from teaching and nurturing, his second spirit ring's age limit is almost reaching two thousand years.
"You have each cultivated a unique skill—the Golden Bell Cover and the Ten Yama Halls. You also regularly use special medicinal baths and beast blood for body tempering. Although you haven't been cultivating for long, and are only at the introductory level, you've already made a world of difference compared to a month or two ago."
"Your first and second spirit rings are already lagging behind and don't meet my standards. Your third spirit ring must be suitable for your unique skills and Physique, and its age limit must also be raised."
"Otherwise, in the future, you won't even be able to defeat Wang Sheng, who is at the same level as you."
Su Ran spoke the last sentence.
This truly ignited the competitive Spirit of Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.
Wang Sheng? He was just a registered disciple, a student who usually guarded the academy gate. As the teacher's Personal Disciples, wouldn't it be too shameful to be inferior to a registered disciple?
"These two Bloodthirsty Hell Wolves and Steel Bone Ironclad Tigers are very compatible with the Ten Yama Halls and Golden Bell Cover you Cultivate, respectively. I specifically chose them for you."
"Go, kill them."
Su Ran pointed at the two thousand-year-old Spirit Beasts and said.
"Ah? Teacher, we have to kill them ourselves?"
Su Ran's instruction for them to absorb spirit rings beyond their age limit was already shocking enough.
Now, they had to cooperate and fight on their own, which made them feel like crying without tears.
These two Spirit Beasts were not only ancient, but also rare species, being among the best of wolf and tiger Spirit Beasts.
Take the Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger, for example. It was said that its fur was harder than iron, and its bones were as strong as steel, giving it astonishing defense.
A few months ago, Ning Rongrong would never have dared to imagine that her third spirit ring choice would be it.
Generally, because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's Spirit Abilities are fixed, it doesn't matter which Spirit Beast is chosen; as long as the age is similar, any one can be killed.
But ever since she started learning from Su Ran, she understood one thing: her teacher was truly training her to be a 'tank'.
However, being a bit 'tanky' is also good, after all, it's durable.
A hundred grinds won't shed its skin, a thousand stabs won't loosen it.
Very good.
"What, no confidence?"
"One of you is the world's number one support Spirit, specializing in both defense and support systems, and the other is the future master of the Ten Yama Halls, the Lord of Hell. Are you afraid to compete with two thousand-year Spirit Beasts?"
Su Ran leaped onto a large tree, half-lying on a branch, and spoke leisurely.
"We'll compete!"
Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and said.
Her own spirit ring should be handled by herself.
It's already very good that the teacher taught them cultivation methods and helped them bring the Spirit Beasts before them.
"Very good." Su Ran admired Zhu Zhuqing somewhat.
Hell Civet, Possess!
Zhu Zhuqing completed her Spirit Possession in an instant. Her graceful S-shaped body was exceptionally alluring in the forest, and two yellow spirit rings appeared beneath her feet, her eyes becoming sharp.
Ning Rongrong looked at Su Ran with admiration. It was time to show her teacher the results of her past month's efforts!
"Seven Treasure Golden Bell Shield!"
"Seven Treasures turn out with glazed tile, first: strength."
"Second: speed!"
"Passive: smash!"
These two buffs were both applied to Zhu Zhuqing's body.
At this moment, the two sisters' relationship was surprisingly good, especially after Zhu Zhuqing thoughtfully helped her create an opportunity to ride the same horse as their teacher. Ning Rongrong greatly admired Zhu Zhuqing.
Giving Zhu Zhuqing two successive boosts wasn't enough; she even used a clever move.
Teacher Su Ran taught: Who says the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has no offensive power?
Can't you just throw the Pagoda out to smash people?
With two layers of Golden Bell protection, it won't break anyway.
The method of smashing people with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was truly—not very damaging, but extremely insulting.
The Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger and the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf were instantly drawn to Ning Rongrong.
This fellow even threw her Spirit, has no damage, and looks so tender and pink, clearly a weakling. Let's eat her first!
"Roar!"
...
After receiving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification, Zhu Zhuqing felt her strength and speed increase by about 30%.
She had already practiced the light-body technique, Yellow Springs Evasion, and with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification, her body became even lighter and swifter.
"First Spirit Ability: Hell Rush Stab."
Relying on her movement technique, Zhu Zhuqing quickly reached the side and rear of the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf. The Hell Claws that grew on her hands directly pierced into the wolf's waist.
The Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf let out a piercing roar, its crimson eyes turning to glare at Zhu Zhuqing.
"Be careful, the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf's claws are poisonous."
Su Ran shook his head. Too weak. Zhu Zhuqing's first Spirit Ability was just a simple dash. It might be able to achieve a fatal stab against ordinary people, but against a slightly larger Spirit Beast, the damage from this dash was not enough to be fatal, not even to cause heavy injury.
Seeing the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf's claws quickly counter-slash, Su Ran couldn't help but remind her.
Zhu Zhuqing, who had undergone Su Ran's special training, reacted quickly, swiftly turning and lightly tapping the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf's claws with her foot.
A strange thing happened: the claws, strong enough to sever a tree, felt like flat ground under Zhu Zhuqing's foot, and her figure floated away lightly.
This is the movement technique, Yellow Springs Evasion!
Even the Yellow Springs can be crossed, let alone a blade's edge?
After some maneuvering and a mid-air leap, Zhu Zhuqing actually unleashed her Second Spirit Ability, Hell Hundred Claws, in the air!
She launched a rapid barrage of claw attacks at the back of the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf's head.
Within moments, she attacked the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf's vulnerable spots hundreds of times.
In an instant, flesh and blood were blurred!
Meanwhile, the Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger continued to attack Ning Rongrong.
Its strength was immense, and its defense was astonishing.
But each attack was intercepted by this human girl in some clever way.
Moreover, the collision of their bodies produced crisp metallic sounds, like striking a heavy ancient bell.
Om—
Om—
The Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger felt itself being stunned. Tiger's bewilderment:
No? Is this female also made of iron?
"Yongchun, Inch Punch!"
"Hoo!"
"Hoo hoo!"
With the protection of the two layers of Golden Bell, Ning Rongrong also gained confidence in her fighting, constantly clashing head-on with the Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger, to see whose defense was stronger.
She continuously used Inch Punch to strike the Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger's eyes, its most vulnerable spot.
Teacher said that when Inch Punch is perfected, its explosive power is no weaker than some single-target offensive Spirit Abilities!
Inch Punch can split the heavens!
Om—
Om—
Ning Rongrong's Golden Bell began to shatter.
Finally, the Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger's eyes were also burst.
Ten Yama Halls, Suppress Hell!
Hidden Weapons—Ghost Shuttle!
Finally, the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf was also suppressed by the Ten Yama Halls pillars, and Zhu Zhuqing, focusing her attacks, severely wounded it.
Then, she unleashed a Hidden Weapon, which flew from Ning Rongrong's side, pierced through the Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger's left eye, and directly inflicted heavy injury.
The Steel Bone Ironclad Tiger and the Bloodthirsty Hell Wolf both broke down, looking at Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing as if they had seen ghosts, filled with terror:
What kind of monsters are they?
What kind of Spirit is that? The aura of hellish gloom it exudes is even denser than mine!
I clearly hit her, why did I deal no damage?
She's actually harder than me?!