"This involves the compatibility between a spirit ring and a soul master.
The higher the compatibility, the greater the assistance to the soul master. It can even enhance their soul power and unlock the potential of their spirit."
This knowledge had existed since the first era of the Douluo Continent. The most prominent example was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family. As long as they awakened the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit, their requirements for spirit rings were simple: the soul beasts had to possess dragon lineage—either lesser dragons or true dragons—and ideally have lightning attributes.
Bei Bei nodded in agreement after hearing this explanation.
Meanwhile, Tang Ya's face turned pale. The Blue Silver Grass soul masters of her lineage had always followed the path of spirit rings set by Tang San.
While plant-type soul beasts were an option, most of their spirit rings came from snake or spider-type soul beasts.
Looking back through the Tang Sect's genealogy, over the past ten thousand years, there had indeed been Soul Sages and even Soul Douluos among the Blue Silver Grass lineage. However, in this era filled with hundreds of Titled Douluos, the Tang Sect's Blue Silver Grass lineage had never produced a single Blue Silver Douluo of their own.
Ye Wen's factual explanations made Tang Ya purse her lips before asking hesitantly:
"Senior, according to what you've said, if I absorb the spirit ring of this Blue Silver Tree, will my cultivation speed improve?"
Ye Wen nodded and added, "It will have that effect. Based on my analysis, it can provide you with a spirit skill that reduces soul power consumption and allows you to summon more Blue Silver Grass while also purifying the essence of your spirit.
Your aptitude is already quite remarkable among Blue Silver Grass soul masters, but your previous two spirit rings likely came from animal-type soul beasts, which significantly impacts your cultivation. Fortunately, they're only hundred-year spirit rings. From now on, focus on plant-type soul beasts, preferably Blue Silver Trees, to gradually improve your cultivation aptitude and purify your bloodline."
Tang Ya's eyes lit up, and she eagerly asked, "Really!?"
Ye Wen nodded and, after some thought, added:
"If you follow this path, you'll undoubtedly reach the rank of Soul Emperor before the age of thirty. With the Tang Sect's hidden weapons at your disposal, eliminating a third-rate faction without a Soul Sage would be effortless."
Tang Ya wasn't surprised that Ye Wen knew about the Tang Sect. Despite its decline, the Tang Sect still held a significant place in the stories of the Shrek Seven Monsters that spread across the Douluo Continent.
At this moment, Bei Bei seemed to recall something and carefully examined the nearby Blue Silver Tree.
"Senior, this Blue Silver Tree has two thousand years of cultivation. Based on Xiaoya's capacity, she might not be able to absorb it. Perhaps we should find another one?"
"Do you think you're teaching me?" Ye Wen shot an annoyed glance at Bei Bei.
Bei Bei immediately stiffened. Given the overwhelming strength the senior had displayed earlier, he wouldn't make such a suggestion without reason.
Hastily adjusting his posture, Bei Bei clasped his hands respectfully and said, "Then we'll leave it to you, Senior."
"You two wait here," Ye Wen instructed calmly.
With that, Ye Wen stepped forward, and his aura instantly shifted.
Though Bei Bei and Huo Yuer felt nothing unusual, Tang Ya instinctively felt a sense of submission wash over her.
At this moment, Ye Wen had used mimicry to transform his aura into that of Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor.
This subtle change caused the surrounding Blue Silver Grass to quietly react.
Plant-type soul beasts were weak, but once they reached the thousand-year mark, they could awaken latent secondary attributes—most commonly, spiritual attributes.
Ye Wen stood near the Blue Silver Tree, pretending to examine it, and gently touched its trunk.
"Your Majesty..."
Soul beasts only gained intelligence after surpassing ten thousand years of cultivation, so this two-thousand-year-old Blue Silver Tree could only respond instinctively.
Pretending to be the Blue Silver Emperor, Ye Wen issued direct orders without hesitation, using his spiritual power to compel the tree to sacrifice itself to Tang Ya.
"Eh!?"
Tang Ya was somewhat flustered by this legendary event happening to her.
"Calm down and step forward," Ye Wen's voice, calm yet reassuring, echoed in Tang Ya's ears. Instinctively, she obeyed.
Since it was a sacrifice and the tree only had two thousand years of cultivation, Tang Ya quickly completed the absorption process.
During this time, Ye Wen also guided the surrounding Blue Silver Grass to offer a portion of their life force, cleansing Tang Ya's essence. This further enhanced her cultivation and improved her aptitude.
Moments later, Tang Ya opened her eyes, feeling dazed. Instinctively, she summoned her Blue Silver Grass.
"Is this still my spirit? It feels so vibrant!" Tang Ya marveled.
Ye Wen didn't mention that Tang Ya's spirit already possessed the bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor—whether it was altered by Tang San later or optimized through thousands of years of cultivation, her spirit's potential was undeniable. It simply hadn't been fully developed until now.
"Thank you, Senior."
Though Ye Wen had been somewhat frustrating earlier, Tang Ya still knew right from wrong and promptly thanked him.
Ye Wen shrugged indifferently. "It's just a transaction; no need for thanks.
You've reached level 32, which isn't bad. By the way, take this back and plant it. Be sure to take good care of it."
What Ye Wen tossed out was small, so Tang Ya had to use her Purple Extreme Magic Pupil to track its trajectory before catching it in her palm.
"What is this?" Tang Ya looked at the familiar yet uncertain object in her hand, puzzled.
Ye Wen sighed inwardly. As a Blue Silver Grass soul master, how could she not recognize a Blue Silver Grass seed?
"It's a Blue Silver Grass seed—the essence of the Blue Silver Tree that just sacrificed itself to you.
If you take good care of it, it'll regain its former cultivation within a century. Also, your simulated cultivation environment at Shrek Academy is shared, not specifically tailored for Blue Silver Grass. In your free time, gather seeds from other Blue Silver Grass soul beasts and cultivate them.
The older the cultivation years, the better. This will strengthen your simulated cultivation environment."
Ye Wen's advice reminded Tang Ya of the dense mini-forest of Blue Silver Grass that once thrived in her sect during her childhood.
"Thank you again, Senior." Tang Ya bowed deeply.
At this moment, Bei Bei stepped forward to congratulate Tang Ya on her breakthrough.
A devoted lapdog like him was always supportive of his girlfriend, without any controlling tendencies. He simply wanted her to grow stronger and better. Tang Ya's current state aligned perfectly with Bei Bei's wishes.
As for these two tools, Ye Wen had no further words to say.
"In that case, I'll entrust my disciple to you both for the next year."
"Senior, please rest assured. We'll take good care of the little sister," Bei Bei promised solemnly.
Tang Ya, however, felt a pang of regret. She had hoped to revive the Tang Sect, and being taken as a disciple by such a powerful senior meant the girl must be extraordinary. But it seemed there was no chance for that now.
Only then did Huo Yuer realize what was happening.
Her master was about to leave her behind, and she had no idea where he was going. Tears welled up in her eyes as she clung tightly to Ye Wen's sleeve with both hands, clearly unwilling to let him go without an explanation.
Ah, this.
Ye Wen had long known that girls like this could be clingy, but he hadn't expected Huo Yuer to display this side of her personality. In the original timeline, she had been fiercely independent and self-reliant.
However, a gentle pat on Huo Yuer's head from Ye Wen quickly calmed her down.
"Master isn't abandoning you. Basic knowledge and cultivation training at Shrek Academy are enough for now.
Be a good girl and listen. Master has something to attend to.
I'll visit you at Shrek Academy in no more than two months, alright?"
"Mm, Master, you'd better not lie to me," Huo Yuer's expression instantly brightened.
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