Gu Rong and Chen Xin stood up, and Ning Rongrong flew directly into Chen Xin's arms, while Gu Xuan walked slowly to Gu Rong.
"Grandpa, I've broken through to Rank 30," Gu Xuan said helplessly to Gu Rong, glancing at Ning Rongrong, who was acting spoiled with Chen Xin.
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Gu Rong was not surprised but only filled with joy.
A twelve-year-old Soul Elder—and one who had just turned twelve a week ago—was a record that was rare even across the entire continent.
Although Gu Rong had long been accustomed to his precious grandson's extraordinary talent, he felt excited every time Gu Xuan made a breakthrough. Each of Gu Xuan's breakthroughs was a new record within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Even Chen Xin and he had not achieved such things at Gu Xuan's age.
This didn't even account for Gu Xuan's maturity beyond his years and his drive for learning.
"Good, good, good!" Gu Rong said "good" three times in a row before continuing, "Xuan'er, I have already found your third Soul Ring for you. It is currently kept in the Beast Arena."
Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Gu Xuan's face. This was the advantage of having power and background; there was no need to spend time and energy bitterly searching for a suitable Soul Ring.
Gu Xuan only needed to make a request, and someone would arrange everything. In the end, he just had to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
It was precisely because of this that most civilian Soul Masters found it difficult to start from scratch, while Soul Master organizations became stronger and more prosperous over time.
To the side, Chen Xin patted Ning Rongrong's small head and said to Gu Xuan, "Xiao Xuan, is there really no problem with your third Soul Ring being at the 3,000-year level? Although I know your foundation, there is still some risk."
Gu Xuan smiled at Chen Xin and said, "Second Grandpa, please rest assured. When have you ever seen me do something I wasn't sure of?"
Pausing, Gu Xuan looked back at Gu Rong and continued, "I value my life very much. I need to keep this little life of mine to take care of Grandpa and you in your old age."
Hearing Gu Xuan's confident answer, Chen Xin stopped trying to dissuade him. Gu Xuan was right about one thing: this boy did not fight battles he wasn't sure of winning.
However, Chen Xin was merely concerned. After all, Gu Xuan's second Soul Ring was from a 600-year-old Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear, which was comparable to a thousand-year Soul Beast. Even for a Soul Master's third Soul Ring, that 600-year Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear ring would have been more than sufficient.
The 3,000-year level was actually a conservative estimate to avoid worrying Gu Rong, Chen Xin, and Ning Fengzhi too much.
Of course, the Soul Beasts Gu Xuan selected were all of the highest bloodlines. A 3,000-year-old specimen of that quality would be equivalent to at least a 6,000-year-old average Soul Beast.
Gu Xuan always sought perfection in his choice of Soul Rings. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste to have a Super Douluo grandfather as a resource?
"Since you are confident, then let's go," Gu Rong said with a wave of his hand.
Gu Xuan naturally had the same intention. He wanted to absorb the third Soul Ring quickly and head to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. There were great opportunities waiting for him there; if he arrived too late, his "home" might be stolen.
Following Gu Rong and Chen Xin, Gu Xuan held Ning Rongrong's small hand and walked behind them, whispering to her from time to time and answering questions from the two elders.
Soon, the group arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's Beast Arena.
The Beast Arena was established in the clan's Martial Arts Training area. Its purpose was to use the ferocity of Soul Beasts to temper the disciples who lived in comfort within the sect.
Although there were regular sparring matches, they were different from true combat against Soul Beasts.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was vast and did not support idle people, so the Beast Arena was a very important place.
The deacon in charge of the Beast Arena was named Na Yuan. He was over sixty years old and a Rank 85 Soul Douluo. He was a veteran of the clan, having grown up there since childhood.
Seeing Chen Xin and Gu Rong arrive at the Beast Arena at the same time, Na Yuan immediately went down to greet them personally.
"Elder Sword, Elder Bone, why have you come in person? Do you wish to see the progress of the disciples' training?" Na Yuan said with a respectful bow.
Chen Xin and Gu Rong glanced at Gu Xuan, and then Gu Rong said, "Deacon Na, you should remember the 3,000-year-old Spinal Stegosaurus I placed in the arena earlier, right?"
Na Yuan nodded, looked at Gu Xuan, and then guessed, "Could it be that Young Master Xuan has broken through?"
Gu Xuan nodded and replied, "Deacon Na guessed correctly. That Spinal Stegosaurus is the Soul Ring Grandpa prepared for me."
However, once Gu Xuan confirmed it, Na Yuan's brow furrowed. Although that Spinal Stegosaurus was only a little over 3,000 years old, its quality was more than enough for a Soul Ancestor's fourth Soul Ring.
Though Gu Xuan was exceptionally talented, he was only around Rank 20 the last time they met. Now he had at most reached Rank 30. Was he really going to take on a 3,000-year ring for his third Soul Ring?
Na Yuan had many doubts, but he said nothing more. Being in his position meant he was shrewd; he knew not to ask what shouldn't be asked.
Na Yuan suppressed his doubts and led the way for the group. "Elder Sword, Elder Bone, this way please."
Chen Xin and Gu Rong nodded and followed, with Gu Xuan pulling Ning Rongrong along behind them.
As they walked, Ning Rongrong whispered to Gu Xuan, "Brother Gu Xuan, are you really going to absorb a 3,000-year Soul Ring for your third one?"
Gu Xuan nodded and replied, "That's right, otherwise Grandpa wouldn't have brought me here."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong frowned and whispered, "Brother Gu Xuan, don't you want your life? Your second Soul Ring was only 600 years old, and the limit for a third Soul Ring is 1,700 years. If you break the limit like this, what if there's danger?"
Although Ning Rongrong did not like cultivating, she had to learn quite a lot of theory as the daughter of a great clan.
She knew the basic knowledge of Soul Masters, such as the limit theory of Soul Rings.
The limit for a third Soul Ring was only a little over 1,700 years, yet Gu Xuan wanted to absorb a 3,000-year ring. Wasn't that seeking death?
She had heard that many people died from their bodies exploding because they couldn't distinguish the specific age of a Soul Beast and forcibly absorbed the ring. The best-case scenario was usually severed meridians and being unable to cultivate for life.
Ning Rongrong did not want her Brother Gu Xuan to end up like that, so the worry on her small face was overflowing.
Feeling the young girl's concern, Gu Xuan couldn't help but pat her head and explain softly, "I know Rongrong is worried about me, but rest assured, I won't do anything I'm not sure of."
"But..." Ning Rongrong wanted to say more.
Gu Xuan affectionately pinched her cheek and said, "How about this: I will go and defeat that Spinal Stegosaurus personally. If I can defeat it, doesn't that prove I have the strength to absorb its Soul Ring?"
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Ning Rongrong tilted her head, thought for a moment, and replied, "Okay! I'll cheer for Brother Gu Xuan!"
(End of Chapter)
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