Purple light enveloped her as powerful energy began to flow within her body.
The impact of a thousand-year spirit ring was far more intense than that of a hundred-year one; Hu Liena's face quickly turned pale.
"Senior Sister, keep going!" Ling Feng cheered her on from the side.
Yue Guan also closely monitored Hu Liena's condition, ready to step in and rescue her at any moment.
As the minutes and seconds ticked by, the spirit power fluctuations on Hu Liena's body grew increasingly intense.
Sweat continuously dripped from her forehead, but she still gritted her teeth and persevered.
Two hours later, a powerful glow of spirit power suddenly erupted from Hu Liena's body.
The third spirit ring, Fusion successful!
Hu Liena slowly opened her eyes, an excited smile appearing on her face.
"I did it!"
She stood up, feeling the abundant spirit power filling her body.
"Junior Brother, I'm at level thirty-one now!" Hu Liena spun around excitedly, "And the Third Spirit Ability is amazing!"
"Try it out!" Ling Feng urged.
Hu Liena nodded and released her Third Spirit Ability.
"Third Spirit Ability, Heavenly Fox Transformation!"
Instantly, a dazzling light radiated from Hu Liena's body.
Her presence, speed, attack power, and defense were all doubled.
"An All-Attribute Boost is indeed impressive." Yue Guan nodded with satisfaction, "And the scale of the boost is significant; this Spirit Ability suits you well."
Hu Liena was so happy she almost jumped for joy.
"Junior Brother, thank you for your encouragement!" She ran up to Ling Feng and gave him a big hug.
Surrounded by the sudden fragrant breeze and softness, Ling Feng's face instantly turned red.
"Senior Sister... Teacher is still here..."
Hu Liena finally realized her behavior was a bit excessive and hurriedly let go, her cheeks turning as red as apples.
Yue Guan watched from the side, unable to stop his lips from curling upward.
These two little fellows were truly interesting.
After obtaining her third spirit ring, Hu Liena was in an incredibly good mood.
She spent the whole journey excitedly testing her new Spirit Ability, her various attacks greatly enhanced by the Heavenly Fox Transformation... Three days later, the silhouette of Spirit Hall finally appeared in their sight.
Now, this was his home and the starting point for him to change the fate of Spirit Hall.
"Finally back!" Hu Liena stretched, "Home is still the most comfortable."
The three entered Spirit Hall and soon encountered guards coming to greet them.
"ElderYue Guan, Her Majesty the Supreme Pontiff requests your presence."
Yue Guan nodded and turned to his two Disciples, saying, "Go back and rest first. I will report the situation of this trip to Her Majesty the Supreme Pontiff."
"Wait," Hu Liena said softly, "ElderYue Guan, I want to see Teacher too."
Yue Guan looked at Hu Liena, then at Ling Feng, and finally nodded.
"Then let's go together."
Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Bibi Dong was handling official business.
Hearing the guard's announcement, she set down the files in her hand, a trace of anticipation flashing in her eyes.
"Let them in."
Soon, Yue Guan walked into the Supreme Pontiff Palace with his two Disciples.
"Reporting to Your Majesty the Supreme Pontiff, this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest was very successful." Yue Guan bowed respectfully, "Both Little Feng and Nana have successfully obtained their spirit rings."
Bibi Dong's gaze first fell upon Hu Liena.
"Nana, how do you feel?"
"Teacher!" Hu Liena ran excitedly to Bibi Dong, "I obtained the Spirit AbilityHeavenly Fox Transformation, an All-Attribute Boost!"
Bibi Dong gently stroked Hu Liena's head, "Not bad, this Spirit Ability suits you well."
Then she turned her gaze to Ling Feng, "Little Feng, what about your first spirit ring?"
"Reporting to Teacher, I obtained Vine Armor Protection, a defense-boosting Spirit Ability," Ling Feng answered respectfully.
Bibi Dong nodded and was about to say something when she heard Yue Guan speak.
"Your Majesty the Supreme Pontiff, there is a somewhat special matter."
"Speak."
"The age of Little Feng's first spirit ring is over five hundred years," Yue Guan said seriously.
Hearing this, Bibi Dong's brows instantly furrowed.
She stood up, a trace of surprise and confusion flashing in her purple eyes.
"Over five hundred years?" Bibi Dong's voice rose slightly, "Yue Guan, are you sure there's no mistake?"
"This subordinate has confirmed it beyond doubt," Yue Guan nodded, "Little Feng indeed absorbed a spirit ring from a five-hundred-plus-year Vine Armor Beast, and the process was very smooth."
Bibi Dong's expression became serious. As the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, she was naturally very clear about the common knowledge of Spirit Masters.
The limit for a first spirit ring is four hundred and twenty-three years; this is an iron law recognized by the Spirit Master's world.
Beyond this age, a Spirit Master's body simply cannot withstand the impact of the spirit ring, resulting in severe injury at best, or death from body explosion at worst.
But now Yue Guan was telling her that Ling Feng not only absorbed a five-hundred-plus-year spirit ring but did so smoothly?
This completely overturned her understanding.
Bibi Dong walked up to Ling Feng, her purple eyes staring intently at him.
"Little Feng, tell me, what is going on?"
Hu Liena, feeling the pressure radiating from Bibi Dong, couldn't help but shrink her neck.
Feeling the pressure emanating from Bibi Dong, Ling Feng thought to himself that it was just as he expected.
He had long anticipated that this issue would draw Bibi Dong's attention; after all, a five-hundred-year first spirit ring was indeed too shocking.
However, he had also long prepared an explanation.
"Teacher, the age limit for a Spirit Master to absorb a spirit ring primarily depends on physical fitness," Ling Feng explained in a calm tone.
"The number four hundred and twenty-three years is merely the average for most Spirit Masters, not an absolute boundary."
Hearing this explanation, Bibi Dong's frown deepened.
She could sense the logic in Ling Feng's words, but such a claim was simply too subversive of common sense.
"Continue," Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of displeasure, yet she remained patient.
Ling Feng noticed the change in Bibi Dong's mood and knew he had to provide a more convincing explanation at this moment.
"Teacher, think about it. Why is it that among Spirit Masters, children from wealthy families often have higher Innatespirit power when their Spirits awaken?"
Ling Feng guided Bibi Dong's thinking step by step, "Aside from the differences in Spirits, the most important factor is the difference in physical fitness."
"Children from wealthy families live in luxury; their physical fitness far exceeds that of ordinary people, and their Innatespirit power is mostly higher than that of commoners."
"As for civilian Spirit Masters, there are likely not many with Innate Full Spirit Power like me, and even those with high Innatespirit power are probably extremely rare."
Listening from the side, a flash of surprise crossed Yue Guan's eyes.
He hadn't expected that at such a young age, Ling Feng's understanding of Spirit Master Cultivation would be so profound.
"Therefore, I concluded that the stronger a Spirit Master's physical fitness, the higher the age of the spirit ring they can naturally withstand."
Ling Feng continued,
"Although my Spirit is somewhat special, I have exercised my body since I was young, and my physical fitness is much stronger than that of the other children in the orphanage. That is why I made such a judgment."
Hu Liena listened from the side, thinking to herself: Junior Brother's words seem to make a lot of sense.
Bibi Dong remained silent for a while, carefully considering Ling Feng's words.
(End of Chapter)
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