The students present were all discussing animatedly, looking at each other.
Even core disciples like Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran, though they knew Bell's talent was not particularly outstanding among them, had never expected it to be this poor.
Expressions of surprise appeared on many faces. After all, Bell's current achievements were obvious to everyone. Whether it was his strength, combat ability, or reputation, he stood among the best of the younger generation. Learning that his innate talent had once been so mediocre left many students struggling to reconcile the difference.
Xiao Wu gently rubbed the head of the Spirit Rabbit in her arms, equally surprised.
"Then how did Senior Bell manage to turn things around in the following six years? I remember that even the One-Eyed Tiger couldn't defeat him back then. He didn't seem like someone with talent this poor at all."
Many students immediately nodded in agreement. They had witnessed Bell's growth and could hardly believe that someone who started with such a weak foundation could reach his current level.
At that time, they hadn't even had immortal-grade flowers and herbs to transform their bodies!
Su Mo smiled faintly before continuing his explanation.
"Because with perseverance, the unity of human and Spirit can also cultivate spirit power, and at a faster rate. Every punch that draws upon the Spirit and drives the circulation of spirit power is itself a gradual transformation, far more profound than simple breathing and meditation. Therefore, truly achieving Spirit Cultivation will only increase the speed of spirit power improvement."
His words caused many students to fall silent in thought.
For most Spirit Masters, cultivation consisted of meditation and absorbing spirit power from the surrounding environment. Very few people would willingly endure years of difficult training and body tempering. The path Su Mo described required unwavering determination and extraordinary perseverance.
"However, no one persisted with the third option, which still disappoints the Teacher."
His tone remained calm, but the disappointment in his voice was unmistakable.
"The evolution of the Spirit and the improvement of its attributes are the ultimate goals of a Spirit Master's progress. Naturally, they are also the most important objectives, and the Dao that the Teacher has paved for all of you."
The students listened attentively.
Many of them had already benefited greatly from Su Mo's teachings, yet they were now realizing that what they had learned so far might only be a small part of his true vision.
"A low-quality tiger or wolf Spirit, no matter how hard it cultivates, can never exceed the upper limit of a Spirit Master possessing a high-quality Spirit."
The statement was harsh but undeniably true.
The quality of one's Spirit determined far too many things. It affected cultivation speed, combat potential, spirit ring absorption, and even future growth. This was one of the fundamental laws recognized throughout the Spirit Master world.
"However, this does not mean that a low-quality Spirit has no possibility of becoming a true powerhouse."
The moment those words were spoken, countless eyes lit up.
Many students came from ordinary backgrounds. Although they respected talented geniuses, they also understood the limitations imposed by their own Spirits. Su Mo's words offered them a glimmer of hope.
"This is the theory I have summarized through cultivation techniques, body tempering, and medicinal herbs."
He paused briefly before speaking each word clearly.
"I call it: Spirit Evolution Theory."
"Spirit Evolution Theory?"
The moment those five words were spoken, Demon Subduing Douluo, Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and many others immediately changed expressions.
This was a theory they had never heard before.
Even experts who had spent their entire lives studying Spirit Masters and Spirits could not help but feel shocked. The concept itself challenged countless long-standing beliefs.
Su Mo continued calmly.
"Organisms evolve from lower forms to higher forms, from simplicity to complexity. Spirit Beasts also gradually evolve, advancing from lower years to higher years and from lower quality to higher quality."
His gaze swept across the audience.
"Spirits are no different. They, too, can undergo evolution."
The crowd fell completely silent.
"The beneficial mutation of a mutated Spirit is essentially a sudden Spirit evolution. However, such occurrences are extremely rare."
Everyone understood this point. Throughout history, mutated Spirits with positive effects had always been exceptional cases, often producing remarkable geniuses.
"Innate Spirit evolution is an incredibly slow process. A person may spend their entire life without ever breaking through its shackles."
The audience nodded subconsciously.
"But through the guidance of cultivation techniques, combined with the baptism of medicinal herbs and continuous cultivation, even a low-level Spirit can evolve into a high-level Spirit, just like Bell's Storm Fiend Sky Tiger."