Chapter 6 Celestial Phenomenon - Awakening of Insects!
Jiang Nian had thought about this question many times before.
Although his physical body and spiritual strength were quite good, trying to absorb a thousand-year-old spirit ring as his first was practically suicide.
Unless he had whale glue.
But in the eyes of the world, that stuff was only used for... well, you know.
If he mentioned it, he'd probably get a beating from Bibi Dong.
Besides, ten-thousand-year-old whale glue wasn't easy to get...
"Disciple has thought about it for a long time and feels that it's between five hundred and seven hundred years!"
Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with a hint of admiration.
This was her disciple; he always had the courage to break the rules.
Even she couldn't see through his martial spirit; he was fully capable of pursuing a spirit ring with an even higher age.
"What about the attribute?"
Jiang Nian pondered for a moment.
His Heavenly Dao Umbrella could attack and defend, and could use the power of weather elements.
It could also heal, and even... restore...
He doubted whether there really was a spirit beast that could perfectly match his all-around martial spirit.
However, he still planned to equip himself with a water-attribute spirit beast spirit ring.
There's no other reason.
Many of the twenty-four solar terms are fundamentally related to water vapor.
Ice and snow, scorching heat—these are essentially also closely linked to water vapor. A water-attribute spirit ring for the first one is definitely the right choice.
As for the others, we can consider them if we come across something better later. "Teacher, I need a water-attribute spirit beast."
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow and nodded.
"Good."
"The most powerful aspect of your martial soul is summoning those elemental attacks, so a water-attribute spirit ring is perfectly acceptable."
"However… if we could find a more comprehensive spirit beast, that would be even better."
Jiang Nian chimed in.
Indeed, it would be better.
However, he didn't ask for more.
Luck will intervene.
If he could always reach the [Seven Kills] or [Six Points] level, even the weakest soul ring would allow him to easily defeat enemies of higher levels.
Unfortunately, he was unlucky.
In his past life, every lottery draw was guaranteed to be the minimum, especially in a certain 1v1 fair competitive mobile game.
He was always matched with equally matched opponents, and all three of them were just jealous. How could he play like that?
Time flew by.
Bibi Dong and Jiang Nian arrived at the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The coachman stopped the carriage with a light touch of the brakes, minimizing the inertia.
Jiang Nian put aside his thoughts and looked at the still-charming young woman opposite him. It was only because he was still young that he didn't feel anything.
Otherwise, being with this enchantress would be quite uncomfortable.
Bibi Dong was currently in her prime, but due to having given birth, she had shed her youthful naiveté and become mature and sexy.
"Let's go."
Jiang Nian followed her, her two plump buttocks almost bumping into his face.
Behind them, besides Hongye, were nine women dressed in black.
Looking at the lush trees along the road, the pretty flowers and grasses on the ground, and other plants, Jiang Nian realized that in this world, any living being could absorb the essence of the sun and moon for cultivation.
For example, the ten-year-old sugarcane in front of him could probably be easily knocked down by a strong farmer wielding a hoe.
"Little Nian, are you sure you want to find a [Water-Watching Flood Dragon]?"
"Yes," Jiang Nian replied confidently, then began to recount the information he had seen in the Soul Beast Compendium: "The [Water-Watching Flood Dragon] is a soul beast that can naturally control both wind and water elements, and its offensive methods are also quite good, making it perfect for my martial soul."
Bibi Dong didn't waste any words, instructing Hongye and the others to find a Water-Watching Flood Dragon soul beast between five and seven hundred years old.
They waited there.
"Little Nian, I didn't get a good look at your spirit attack techniques back in the Spirit Hall."
"I'll send someone to find a hundred-year-old spirit beast later to test your mettle."
Jiang Nian had this intention.
What child loses every day?
All in!
A few minutes later, Hongye brought over a Flame Wolf about two meters tall.
Bibi Dong glanced at it and said, "This is a spirit beast that's about 150 years old. Even a typical first-ring spirit master wouldn't be able to kill it."
"Go all out. Don't worry if anything goes wrong."
"With my teacher here."
Jiang Nian nodded, his expression becoming serious.
With Bibi Dong, a Spirit Douluo, by his side, this hundred-year-old spirit beast wouldn't cause much trouble.
Let's see how lucky I am!
Hongye slapped the Flame Wolf awake, then flashed aside to watch from the shadows.
"Roar!"
The spirit beast looked fearfully at the purple-eyed woman behind Jiang Nian, wanting to retreat but influenced by a wisp of killing intent, it had no choice but to attack.
The Heavenly Dao Umbrella appeared in Jiang Nian's hand. Recalling the swordsmanship Bibi Dong had given him, Jiang Nian thrust it towards it.
*Clang!*
The Flaming Wolf's sharp claws struck the umbrella, producing a metallic scraping sound. Sparks flashed, and Jiang Nian became extremely wary.
It accelerated, lunging at him at lightning speed. In desperation, he activated the Heavenly Dao Umbrella.
Bibi Dong watched Jiang Nian being knocked back a few steps, her expression remaining calm. What she most wanted to see was that power to control the heavens and earth.
While a hundred-year-old soul beast was insignificant in her eyes, it was not something a mere child like Jiang Nian, without even a soul ring, could contend with.
"Such immense strength..." Jiang Nian was secretly astonished.
He decided to stop testing it.
"Six Paths of Reincarnation..."
The rainbow stone on the Heavenly Dao Umbrella emitted a bright light, and the entire umbrella began to rotate violently.
Instantly, the world changed drastically!
The once clear, cloudless sky was instantly covered by dark clouds.
The crystal on the umbrella handle also stopped rotating.
"Heavenly Manifestation, three o'clock..."
Jiang Nian's brows furrowed slightly with joy. In a flash, he manipulated the gathering thunderclouds, slowly stepping forward with his umbrella open.
The Flame Wolf's pupils constricted; it sensed an extremely terrifying power emanating from the young man.
If it didn't escape, it would surely die!
Half a second later, it suddenly unleashed its limbs, preparing for a desperate fight.
Jiang Nian watched calmly, a slight movement of his lips: "Heavenly Manifestation—Awakening of Insects!"
Whoosh!
A half-meter-thick bolt of purple lightning instantly struck the Flame Wolf's body.
Bang bang bang!
Thunder roared in the sky, and within ten meters of Jiang Nian, the earth was scorched black, while the unfortunate Flame Wolf lay lifeless on the ground.
It didn't understand.
Why could a brat without a spirit ring unleash such formidable power?
Hatred!
The Flame Wolf breathed its last, filled with utter bewilderment, and a yellow spirit ring burst forth from its body.
"Clap clap clap!"
"Good, good~"
"Xiao Nian, you did a great job."
Bibi Dong smiled, clapped her hands, and walked up to Jiang Nian.
"It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching."
"Heh~ You've cultivated all of this yourself, no need to be modest."
Bibi Dong reached out and rubbed Jiang Nian's head, like petting a cat.
Jiang Nian could only obediently accept it; if he showed any resistance at this moment, she would probably stomp on him with her high heels.
(End of Chapter)