"Xiao Wu, you're not kidding, are you?"
Tang San reached out and touched Xiao Wu's forehead. After confirming she didn't have a fever, he became even more puzzled.
"Brother, I was being unreasonable before. You're right, even if Da Ming becomes your master's spirit ring, he'll eventually be resurrected."
After a pause, Xiao Wu hugged Tang San's arm tightly, blinking her big pink eyes, and giggled, "Brother, you won't blame me, right?"
As a tech geek from the Tang Sect, how could Tang San handle Xiao Wu's coquettishness? He couldn't help but blush and nodded somewhat woodenly.
Although he didn't understand the reason for her change of heart, as long as Xiao Wu didn't blame him, that was fine.
However, after this incident, he felt he had to change his view of Soul Beasts; those who had transformed into humans shouldn't be included in his prejudice.
His master had said that once Xiao Wu's soul power reached Level 60, she could be considered a true human.
"Xiao Wu, no matter what happens in the future, I will always be by your side. You won't be all alone."
As he spoke, Tang San tentatively placed his hand on Xiao Wu's waist, then hesitated and withdrew it.
Seeing this, Xiao Wu firmly grabbed Tang San's hand and placed it back on her slender waist, then nestled into his arms, whispering, "Brother, we will never be apart."
Xiao Wu's eyes flickered, and a figure seemed to emerge deep within them. It was because of 'that person' that she firmly believed Da Ming and Er Ming would be resurrected, and even that they would benefit from this misfortune.
From a certain perspective, she felt she should thank Lin Mu.
At this moment, Tang San held Xiao Wu slightly stiffly, and his state of mind also underwent some subtle shifts.
At the same time, Lin Mu, who was cultivating in his bedroom, suddenly received a system reward. His soul power directly increased by one level, successfully reaching Level 80.
"The completion rate has increased so much; it has already reached fifty percent!"
Lin Mu awoke from his cultivation with a start, an incredulous look of surprise on his face. This boost in soul power saved him at least half a year of cultivation.
It seemed his plan to acquire his eighth soul ring would have to be brought forward.
However, during the hunt for hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, he had to be wary of attacks from true Ferocious Beasts, so he needed to make thorough preparations and inform Ning Fengzhi and the Sword Douluo.
With the speed of his Hurricane Armor, traveling to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wouldn't take much time.
As for the Poison Douluo, the Sunset Forest wasn't far from Heaven Dou City, so the round trip would be quick. He could also gather some herbs to refine medicine while he was there.
For the next two days, Lin Mu trained the Royal Fighting Team as usual.
After everything was in place, Lin Mu announced to everyone: "I'm going to the Star Dou Great Forest to acquire a soul ring and will need to leave for a while."
"Ah??"
Everyone, including Qian Renxue, was stunned. Even Tang San, his direct disciple, didn't know about this.
Qian Renxue quickly realized the implication: Lin Mu, a Soul Saint, needed to hunt for a soul ring, which meant he had broken through to Level 80!
This guy was simply a monster! Not only was his strength far superior to others of the same level, but his cultivation speed was also incredibly fast!
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Qian Renxue's mind. 'Could it be that he has already obtained a divine inheritance?'
Lin Mu was at most a year older than her, around twenty-three years old, and had only cultivated for seventeen years at most.
Even with Innate Full Soul Power, he would need to increase his soul power by more than four levels per year on average.
Before Level 50, four levels per year wasn't too outrageous. But after Level 50, it was difficult to even increase one level per year, and after Level 70, a single level could take several years.
Even if Lin Mu was exceptionally talented, increasing his soul power by four levels per year at this stage was too exaggerated.
Immediately, Qian Renxue looked up at Lin Mu, her tone revealing a hint of urgency that even she didn't realize. "You're Level 80?"
"That's right. I'm preparing to acquire my eighth soul ring."
Lin Mu nodded slightly, revealing his cultivation level. In fact, his rapid breakthrough to Level 80 was inseparable from the system rewards and the effects of the Immortal Herbs.
After absorbing his eighth soul ring, his soul power level would likely increase significantly.
If he could hunt a Ferocious Beast and absorb its soul ring and soul bone, his soul power might soar to over Level 85, saving him a lot of cultivation time.
Upon receiving a positive answer, Qian Renxue couldn't help but ponder. 'With Lin Mu's talent, it's reasonable for him to obtain a divine inheritance. I just wonder which god's inheritance it is, and how it compares to the Angel God.'
Thinking of this, a secret joy welled up in Qian Renxue's heart.
She would inevitably inherit the Angel God's position in the future, and with Lin Mu entering the God Realm together, at least she wouldn't have to worry about being alone.
But there was a problem. If Lin Mu really became a God, his strength would likely still surpass hers. Even if she entered the God Realm, she might still be suppressed by him at every turn.
'No!'
'Before becoming a God, I must completely conquer this guy, at all costs.'
Seeing Qian Renxue standing there in a daze, Lin Mu raised an eyebrow and muttered, "Is it really necessary to have such a big reaction?"
At this moment, Tang San stepped forward and pleaded, "Master, let me go with you."
Xiao Wu followed closely behind, a hint of sadness in her pink eyes, but she didn't object.
In her opinion, even if Da Ming became Lin Mu's soul ring, he would only be temporarily dead and would definitely be resurrected by Lin Mu later.
"No. Taking you to the core area last time was already very dangerous. This time it will be even more perilous. Your strength is simply not enough to protect yourselves. You will only become a burden to me."
Lin Mu shook his head, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.
Although he did want a few teammates, Tang San only had the cultivation of a Soul Ancestor. Even if his combat power was comparable to a Soul King, he wouldn't be of much help against hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
Since his master had made up his mind, Tang San didn't pester him, only saying with slight disappointment, "Alright then. I wish Master obtains the desired spirit ring."
Next, Yu Tianheng and the others flattered and congratulated Lin Mu. Even Ning Rongrong, who had only recently joined, was no exception.
She had underestimated Lin Mu's talent; a Soul Douluo in his early twenties exceeded even her family's wildest estimations.
"During this time, you will mainly focus on individual Soul Arena Battles. As for other training, you can handle it yourselves."
With that, Lin Mu activated the Hurricane Armor and transformed into a whirlwind, flying toward the Sunset Forest and disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.
Lin Mu first went to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to meet up with Dugu Bo, and then they headed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect together.
Although he could notify Ning Fengzhi and the Sword Douluo by letter, it was too slow, and it was uncertain whether they would delay. Going directly to their door was safer and faster.
With the speed of the Hurricane Armor, they could arrive at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in less than an hour.
While they were on their journey, Yu Xiaogang, along with the Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, arrived at the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Yu Xiaogang wanted to avenge his disciple, and the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluos were ordered to protect him. The close protection of these two Titled Douluos demonstrated just how much Bibi Dong valued Yu Xiaogang's defection.