Chapter 264: Saving Bo Saixi

  After hearing Qin Xiao's expnation, Gu Yuena's heart stirred as she grasped the core of the issue. "Are you saying that whether a soul master can possess a Custom Spirit Ring depends on their innate talent?"

  Qin Xiao nodded. "Absolutely. Without sufficient understanding of one's martial soul, it’s impossible to condense a Custom Spirit Ring.

  Even soul masters who already have Custom Spirit Rings might hit bottlenecks when trying to create the next one and fail to condense it.

  Of course, the key to condensing a Custom Spirit Ring lies in comprehension. Once that is achieved, the process becomes natural and effortless.

  For those who cannot create Custom Spirit Rings, yet find themselves at a breakthrough threshold and unwilling to work on comprehension, they will still have to rely on the old method of hunting soul beasts to progress."

  With a sigh, Qin Xiao added, "The rules governing a world's operation are far more complex than I imagined. Achieving perfection is impossible."

  Gu Yuena fell silent for a moment after hearing his words. Then she spoke slowly, "Actually, this is already a significant improvement over the past.

  At the very least, many people can now condense Custom Spirit Rings. For every spirit ring created this way, at least one soul beast is spared.

  Think about it—comparing two Titled Douluo with nine rings each, the one with nine self-created spirit abilities will undoubtedly be exponentially stronger than the one who hunted soul beasts for their rings.

  Humans are inherently ambitious. When faced with greater power, they’ll naturally choose the right path.

  I believe that as time goes on, relying on one’s own strength to condense Custom Spirit Rings will inevitably become mainstream. Such soul masters will be far stronger.

  At that point, hunting soul beasts for spirit rings will diminish significantly. Such actions might even become a source of ridicule in the soul master community."

  Qin Xiao nodded. "You're right. In fact, other worlds and pnes also have training methods that rely on external forces, simir to hunting soul beasts to break through.

  I also believe that this method won’t remain dominant for long. The Douluo Continent is on the brink of drastic transformation."

  Gu Yuena exhaled deeply. "In that case, I no longer need to worry that the rise in pne quality and the increase in soul masters will lead to the extinction of soul beasts.

  From now on, the inner area of the Star Dou Forest will be decred off-limits to soul masters. But rest assured, I will ensure the soul beasts don’t harm soul masters or humans outside the restricted zone."

  Qin Xiao had no objection to this.

  After all, he had created a new environment for soul masters to train. If they continued using the old mindset of hunting soul beasts, his efforts would be in vain.

  Moreover, the path of Custom Spirit Rings would undoubtedly become the strongest path for soul master cultivation. In the future, powerful soul masters would emerge in droves.

  Soul masters who relied on hunting soul beasts for advancement would find themselves at the bottom of the soul master hierarchy.

  Those who hunted minor soul beasts in the outer regions of the forests would already be relegated to mediocrity.

  After this conversation, Qin Xiao and Gu Yuena observed several other individuals simir to the boy from before.

  The results were just as Qin Xiao described—some succeeded, while others failed.

  It’s worth noting that even when they failed, the consequences weren’t as severe as the backsh from absorbing a soul beast’s spirit ring. Instead, these failures provided valuable experience and insights.

  One particur Soul Emperor, under their watchful eyes, failed three times in a row before finally condensing a Custom Spirit Ring.

  This left Qin Xiao deeply moved.

  It turned out that under the new rules, diligence became even more crucial. Hard work could indeed make up for a ck of talent.

  "Qin Xiao, now that the matters in the God Realm have temporarily settled, I’ve been away from the Star Dou Forest for some time. It’s time for me to return," Gu Yuena said, indicating her departure.

  "Let’s reunite in the God Realm in three days," Qin Xiao responded.

  In truth, even if Gu Yuena hadn’t brought it up, Qin Xiao would have.

  He had his reasons—his divine positions were piling up, and he was eager to grant them to others.

  Thunder Emperor City.

  Inside the council hall.

  Qian Daoliu, Ning Fengzhi, Liu Erlong, and the Supreme Emperor of Xingluo had gathered.

  "You must have noticed the changes on the Douluo Continent, right?" Qian Daoliu was the first to speak as the others remained silent.

  Ning Fengzhi and the others nodded in agreement.

  "The Douluo Continent has undergone a complete upheaval," Qian Daoliu continued. "In just one hour, within my jurisdiction alone, more than a hundred soul masters condensed their own spirit rings.

  And this isn’t even a full tally—there are many more who made breakthroughs.

  Such occurrences are shocking and utterly defy the rules that have governed the Douluo Continent for countless generations."

  The Supreme Emperor of Xingluo looked deeply shaken. "I’ve never seen soul masters able to condense spirit rings on their own.

  The tradition of soul masters hunting soul beasts to advance their cultivation has never changed."

  "In my domain, simir events have taken pce," Ning Fengzhi said in a serious tone. "It’s truly astonishing."

  Liu Erlong nodded solemnly. "Within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Cn, there are also outstanding disciples who directly broke through their cultivation without needing to hunt for spirit rings.

  Moreover, their spirit abilities are incredibly powerful. I experienced one myself—though it was a 400-year spirit ring, it had the power of a 1,000-year spirit ring. A 1,000-year spirit ring, in turn, possesses the power of at least a 4,000- or 5,000-year ring."

  "You're being conservative," Qian Daoliu said with a complicated expression. "In my Angel Temple, there’s a remarkable genius whose 1,000-year spirit ring possesses the strength of a 10,000-year ring. Can you believe that?"

  "Hiss…"

  The crowd collectively gasped.

  Unbelievable. Each example was more outrageous than the st.

  "Great Consecrator, do you know what’s going on?"

  "Yes, Great Consecrator, with your profound cultivation and status as the only one among us to reach godhood, you should know the truth, right?"

  All eyes turned eagerly to Qian Daoliu, hoping he could provide a perfect answer to resolve their doubts.

  "It seems the heavens over the Douluo Continent have truly changed..." Qian Daoliu said. "I am certain all of this is reted to Qin Xiao, but as to how he achieved it, I am not entirely sure."

  "Could it be that Qin Xiao used his divine power to grant spirit rings to all the soul masters on the Douluo Continent?" the Supreme Emperor of Xingluo specuted.

  "Divine-granted spirit rings?" Qian Daoliu was momentarily taken aback before a bitter smile appeared on his face.

  However, considering the Supreme Emperor of Xingluo had not ascended to godhood, it wasn’t surprising for him to ck a proper understanding. Patiently, Qian Daoliu expined.

  "If it were just ten or a hundred soul masters, Qin Xiao might indeed be able to do something like that.

  But this is a storm sweeping across the entire Douluo Continent. Even as a God King, Qin Xiao would ck the capacity for such an endeavor.

  Besides, divine power is incredibly precious. Not even I, let alone a God King like Qin Xiao, would squander it on trivial matters involving ordinary soul masters.

  So, the idea of divine-granted spirit rings seems highly unlikely."

  As the Angel God, Qian Daoliu deeply understood that no deity would undertake such a thankless task.

  "Heh, heh..." The Supreme Emperor of Xingluo awkwardly rubbed his hands together. "I was just specuting, hoping to spark some ideas…"

  "Could it be that Qin Xiao truly altered the rules of the Douluo Continent?" Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but wonder aloud.

  Altering the rules of Douluo? For a moment, Qian Daoliu’s thoughts wavered.

  What kind of immense power would such an act require?

  "Failure… it’s all a failure."

  "It seems that Qin Xiao and I are truly not meant to be…"

  "I'm sorry. I really tried my best. If there is a next life, I hope… I hope…"

  Bo Saixi's voice faltered, trailing off as she could no longer continue.

  Thinking about her impending end, her heart was filled with countless regrets. The more she thought about it, the more it hurt—so much so that she found it hard to breathe.

  "Ugh."

  Suddenly, she coughed up a mouthful of blood, and the breath of life was rapidly draining from her body. Even her long blue wavy hair was turning visibly gray.

  This was the backsh from forcing a breakthrough in her cultivation realm.

  She didn’t have much time left.

  Bo Saixi knew that she had at most a little while longer before her life would come to an end.

  "Perhaps this is for the best. Dying alone here, no one will mourn my loss.

  After three to five days, my body will decay, and in a year or so, there’ll be nothing left but a pile of bones."

  Bo Saixi’s thoughts wandered aimlessly as her vision gradually blurred.

  Scenes of her encounters with the one she cared for most fshed through her mind.

  If she had to pinpoint when her feelings began, it was likely the moment when Qin Xiao returned to Sea God Isnd with Tang Hao.

  Just then, a blurry shadow entered her line of sight, gradually becoming clearer.

  "Is someone here?"

  Bo Saixi instinctively wondered, but she quickly dismissed the thought.

  Qian Daoliu had promised her that no one would come to disturb her.

  So, this must be a hallucination before death… Bo Saixi thought quietly.

  As the figure in her vision grew clearer, the contours of his face became unmistakable.

  She saw it clearly.

  It was Qin Xiao!

  The next moment, tears uncontrolbly fell from the corners of her eyes.

  "To think that I could see you one st time before I die… this is truly a blessing.

  Even if it’s just a hallucination, I am content. Thank you for coming to see me off…"

  Bo Saixi spoke with deep emotion.

  At that moment, Qin Xiao crouched down gently before her.

  Bo Saixi reached out her hand, softly touching Qin Xiao’s face.

  Qin Xiao’s eyes were red as he looked at her and spoke slowly, "You foolish woman… why did you come to a pce like this alone?

  Did you think that quietly dying here, quietly leaving my world, would make me forget about you?

  You foolish woman."

  As he spoke, he pulled Bo Saixi into his arms.

  Feeling the warmth of Qin Xiao's embrace and the strong beating of his heart, Bo Saixi suddenly realized, "This isn’t an illusion?

  This is real?

  No…"

  She struggled to break free from Qin Xiao's embrace, quickly covering her face with her hands.

  "Go…"

  Even without a mirror, Bo Saixi knew she must look terrible at that moment. She didn’t want anyone, especially him, to see her like that.

  Qin Xiao's voice was firm. "If I leave, I’m taking you with me."

  "It’s too te."

  "Qin Xiao, it’s really too te."

  Bo Saixi continued to shake her head. "It’s too te to say anything now. Forcing a breakthrough, I’ve burned through all my life force. The backsh from failure has destroyed my body."

  "Who said there’s no chance?" Qin Xiao said as he stretched out his hand. A dark orb of light emerged from his palm.

  Bo Saixi lowered her hands slowly, feeling a mysterious sensation. She gazed at the orb in Qin Xiao’s hand, her eyes dazed.

  Though the light orb was bck, it emitted a sacred aura.

  "This is…?"

  "This is a divine position," Qin Xiao replied.

  After a moment’s thought, he added, "To be precise, it’s the first-level divine position of the God of Jealousy.

  As long as you inherit it and become a god, the damage to your body will be insignificant."

  A first-level divine position!

  Bo Saixi was shocked.

  In the God Realm, a god of this level was an overlord.

  Qin Xiao was right. If she fused with this divine position, her current physical condition would no longer matter.

  However…

  Bo Saixi averted her gaze. "No, I cannot accept this divine position."

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