Could he really not compromise any further?
Su Ming was indeed aware of the details regarding most Fierce Beasts.
However, the most suitable Spirit Ring for him right now truly wasn't from a Fierce Beast.
"I didn't pay much attention to the Auspicious Beast's Spirit Ring before, but it seems my understanding of Fate wasn't thorough enough back then."
"Auspicious Beast, Auspicious Beast... It seems favored by fate, but in reality, it will be reclaimed sooner or later."
The gifts of fate always have a price tag attached in the shadows.
Based on what he knew, Su Ming had already formed a conjecture about the Auspicious Beast's origins.
The Golden Dragon bloodline couldn't have appeared out of thin air.
She truly couldn't cultivate on her own and could only grow her cultivation naturally. But her amplification effect on Spirit Beasts was originally a doubling of their natural growth speed, so she herself was likely affected by this boost. Her fifteen-thousand-year cultivation might actually correspond to just over seven thousand years of life.
In the original storyline, when Tang Wutong returned to the God Realm with the Golden Dragon Spear, the God of Destruction didn't utter a single word of protest. The entire God Realm even tacitly accepted the Golden Dragon Spear as Tang Wutong's equipment.
If this wasn't preordained from the very beginning, Su Ming wouldn't believe it even if he were beaten to death.
So, why did the Golden Dragon Spear end up in the Auspicious Beast's hands, used by her as a matter of course, with none of the Fierce Beasts objecting?
It must be that the Golden Dragon Spear had belonged to the Auspicious Beast since long ago.
But that was Tang Wutong's divine weapon; how did it end up with you, Auspicious Beast?
Therefore, there was only one explanation.
The Auspicious Beast had been targeted by Tang San thousands of years ago. Even her conception might have received Tang San's assistance. After all, Tang San possessed Spirit Beast bloodline, and A Yin and Xiao Wu were pure Spirit Beasts, belonging to the orthodox lineage of the Star Dou Great Forest. When the Star Dou Great Forest gathered fortune to conceive the Auspicious Beast, how could it have proceeded so smoothly without their approval?
Therefore, the Auspicious Beast was destined to die from the start.
This was a form of fate.
"She is fated to die. The key is where she dies, and to whom."
Su Ming narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Teacher, what do you think about the Auspicious Beast?"
Hearing that Su Ming intended to target the Auspicious Beast, a drop of cold sweat trickled down Du Busi's forehead.
If the Auspicious Beast dies, a beast tide is inevitable!
"Are you not joking?"
"Teacher, I'm serious. The Auspicious Beast's Spirit Ring is quite important to me."
If he remembered correctly, the Spirit Skills she provided were also very powerful: one was Fate's Sorrow, the other was Soul Severance—one targeting Spirit Power, the other spiritual power—both having the effect of negating the target's defense.
Previously, Su Ming believed that Spirit Skills still depended on their Years, and the Auspicious Beast suffered from having low cultivation Years.
But now that he had mastered the power of Fate, he felt what he needed was the foundational template within the Auspicious Beast's Spirit Skills.
As long as he grasped the basic template, subsequent development could be left to Su Ming.
With the Douluo 3 version of himself continuously experiencing timelines and comprehending the power of Fate, Su Ming had some confidence in sublimating this Spirit Skill to the level of a divine skill.
"If you absolutely must have the Auspicious Beast's Spirit Ring, I, your teacher, will help you think of a way." Du Busi left with a furrowed brow.
Before Du Busi left, Su Ming reminded him, "Teacher, if negotiation is possible, avoid using force. I actually have some confidence in persuading the Spirit Beast side."
Su Ming's view of the Spirit Beast race had always been "if they are not of our race, their hearts must be different."
But for the sake of a Spirit Ring, some exchange of benefits was acceptable.
After all, when strength is insufficient, one can only rely on persuasion.
The key was how to ensure the Spirit Beast race would agree.
Su Ming still needed to make some preparations.
With the target for his sixth Spirit Ring determined, the next step was to plan for it.
"The Auspicious Beast is fated to die, but the Spirit Beast race definitely won't accept this. I also have no way to make them accept this outcome and then choose me over Tang San."
"However, I can paint a bigger picture for them."
Su Ming stretched out his hand, and a transparent golden power appeared in his palm.
This was the power of Fate.
If the Auspicious Beast, closely connected to fate, could accelerate the cultivation speed of the Spirit Beast race, why couldn't Su Ming do the same?
"If I also possess this effect, and let the Spirit Beast race know that combining my power with the Auspicious Beast's would yield an even stronger effect, then there would be an opportunity for the Auspicious Beast to sacrifice herself to me."
The Tang Wutong divine sense on the Auspicious Beast?
With Elder Yi around, Su Ming was very reassured.
"To have a boosting effect on the Spirit Beast race, given my conditions, only faith can serve as the key."
If one were to ask which area Su Ming was most exceptional in right now, it would undoubtedly be the domain of faith.
"Gaining the faith of the Spirit Beast race?"
"No, of course not."
"The Light Sphere is already the God of Spirit Souls. We just need to make some simple modifications, converting its enhancement effect on Spirit Souls to work on Spirit Beasts instead."
Thinking of this, Su Ming called out within his Sea of Consciousness.
"Elder Yi!"
"What is it?"
"I want to transform into an Auspicious Beast."
Electrolux knew immediately that if it was an easy problem, Su Ming would never seek him out.
"I currently have a prerequisite: the ability to stimulate Spirit Soul faith to accelerate the improvement of Spirit Souls. How can I apply this ability to Spirit Beasts?"
During the Douluo 2 era, there was no Spirit Transmission Pagoda or Spirit Ascension Platform yet, but Electrolux knew that Spirit Souls could be enhanced, and Su Ming used this in his daily cultivation.
"It's very difficult. This involves the entire Spirit Beast race. I can help you change this boost to target specific Spirit Beasts, but spreading this enhancement across the entire Star Dou Great Forest is somewhat challenging."
"What if I have this?"
Su Ming revealed the power of Fate.
"No wonder you have your sights set on the Auspicious Beast," Electrolux said, understanding dawning. "With the power of Fate, there should be a chance. Of course, I can't guarantee it completely. You'll need to cooperate with me first to research the capabilities of the power of Fate."
"No problem."
One month later.
Electrolux said, "As expected of the power of Fate. This kind of targeted ability is too strong."
With Su Ming's cooperation, he had achieved some results in his research on the power of Fate.
"To stably and continuously activate this targeted effect, it's best to find a carrier, similar to the form of the Auspicious Beast."
Su Ming fell into thought.
"Find a Spirit Beast, you mean?"
"Yes, and it has to be a Spirit Beast of significant stature."
"How about this one?"
Su Ming took out the God Sealing Platform.
It sealed the Snow Empress inside.
Was the Snow Empress's stature sufficient?
"It is enough."
Another month later.
With Electrolux's help, the Snow Empress remained completely unaware throughout the process.
Unknowingly, she had become a different kind of Auspicious Beast. Without Su Ming providing Spirit Soul faith and the power of Fate, she remained the Snow Empress, without the Auspicious Beast's abilities.
Therefore, strictly speaking, she was an accessory for Su Ming to exert the Auspicious Beast's abilities.
"It's just like how the Three-Eyed Golden Lion needs to be alive to exert the Auspicious Beast's abilities."
After all, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was merely a container for that "level of being." If she died, the person who obtained her Spirit Ring could inherit that "level of being."
After packaging himself as an Auspicious Beast, Su Ming found Du Busi, explained the general situation, and asked Du Busi to take him to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Before setting off, Su Ming prepared a fully modified set of Soul Refined metal for Du Busi, even inscribed with a core formation that burned its spirit. This was a Three-Word Battle Armor, completely disposable.
The burning effect was even better. Combined with the Gold-level Second Awakening, Du Busi might briefly amplify his power to a level where he could contend with Di Tian.
As long as they could block one strike, they could retreat.
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