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"Let me think about it for a moment."
"Do you know the city of Dihua, located on the northeastern edge of the Tian Dou Empire? Its city lord is Sun Zhengfu. Feng Kesu, Ren Xiaoyao, and Ma Junmo also hail from that city. The four of them are as close as brothers.
Under their combined protection, Dihua City enjoys great stability. Neither the Tian Dou Empire nor the Star Luo Empire knows that such a remote city actually harbors four Soul Douluos, all with optimal soul ring configurations.
To be honest, they lack nothing. Three heavy attackers and one support/control specialist. The four of them are flawless, like conjoined twins. Even hundred-thousand-year soul beasts are no match for them. Recruiting them would be difficult.
They've complained before about envying large clans and sects for their abundant resources. It was incredibly hard for them to reach their current level. I suspect what they lack most is resources.
When they break through to Title Douluo, the years required for their ninth soul rings won't be too high—probably around seventy or eighty thousand years. You can ensure their ninth soul rings are all ninety-thousand-year levels.
Additionally, I've recently developed a new idea regarding spirit power. You should know that spirit power exists in three states: gas, liquid, and solid. When Title Douluos reach a certain amount of spirit power, it undergoes a qualitative change, causing it to solidify and slowing down their cultivation progress. It can take years or even decades to advance a single level.
We can create a spirit vortex within the body to accelerate the circulation of spirit power. I call this a "spirit core." Spirit cores can be categorized into attribute cores, spatial cores, and mental cores.
At level eighty-nine, one can condense their first spirit core to break through to level ninety. At level ninety-eight, a second core can be condensed to reach level ninety-nine. These two cores can operate in two ways: resonant alignment or yin-yang complementarity.
Spirit cores can make it easier for someone at level eighty-nine to reach Title Douluo. If the Spirit Hall were to disseminate this method, it would be a monumental achievement. Combine this with various incentives and the presence of two or three Offerings to exert pressure, and they will surely submit to you.
Even if they resist at first, over time, as they benefit from your resources, they will naturally become loyal. However, this method only suits these four individuals—they are men of integrity who honor their word.
Some people, no matter how much you give them, will still betray you at the first opportunity. Snow, you must be cautious of such individuals."
Li Luochen rambled on, sharing his fully developed theory of spirit cores with Qian Renxue. After all, he wanted her to grow stronger and not be defeated by that "scoundrel."
Li Luochen planned to condense his first mental spirit core at level eighty-nine and his second attribute core at level ninety-eight, following the path of yin-yang complementary spirit cores.
As for a third spirit core, Li Luochen didn't consider it necessary. Once he broke through to level ninety-nine, he could undergo the divine trial. A third spirit core would be useless after ascending to godhood, so there was no need for it.
"Chen, are you really this amazing? Are spirit cores truly that powerful?"
Qian Renxue was somewhat bewildered by this knowledge. Though she had extensive theoretical knowledge and understood that spirit power underwent qualitative changes with increased quantity, she had never imagined such an innovative way of circulating spirit power.
"Yes. Later, I'll provide you with the best method for condensing a spirit core based on your constitution. I recommend you condense a spirit core just before breaking through to Title Douluo at level eighty-nine. I suggest you form a resonant alignment core combining a mental core and an attribute core.
The yin-yang complementary core requires too much physical strength. While the Six-Winged Angel martial soul is balanced and powerful, it doesn't significantly enhance the physical body. Only defensive beast-type martial souls might be able to condense a yin-yang complementary core."
Li Luochen imparted the method of spirit cores to Qian Renxue. After all, she was already his, and he naturally wanted to treat her well.
At this moment, Qian Renxue nestled in Li Luochen's arms. The once proud, empress-like Qian Renxue now displayed the demeanor of a gentle woman.
Li Luochen felt a surge of passion and decided to engage in a second round.
Half a day later, Li Luochen left feeling refreshed, while Qian Renxue fell asleep in the chamber, utterly exhausted.
After briefly conversing with the two Title Douluos at the entrance, Li Luochen departed. He now needed to wait for Dugu Bo and You Tianshang to return from their soul-hunting expedition.
Qian Renxue had already received a message from Qing Luan Douluo (via carrier pigeon). You Tianshang was currently absorbing the soul ring and spirit bone of the hundred-thousand-year Sky Lord soul beast, a process that would take several days to complete.
Once You Tianshang finished absorbing, they could directly head to the Great Star Forest to help Li Luochen and Dugu Yan hunt for soul rings.
Li Luochen and Qian Renxue agreed that after Li Luochen obtained his eighth soul ring, he would accompany her to the Offering Hall to meet Qian Daoliu—it was time to meet the parents, though Li Luochen had already met one parent.
"Hmm, the Six-Winged Angel couldn't handle much tossing, eh? But Little Angel is so smooth, with her supple waist and snow-white skin. Who would have thought Snow would be even bigger than Yanzi!
Truly hidden depths! No wonder she's considered the number one beauty of Douluo Continent in this era. Hehe, it's all mine anyway. Maybe later I can even bring Yanzi along to play..."
While lost in thought, Li Luochen had already returned to Shrek Academy. He had given the Shrek team a month-long vacation, so aside from the major task of hunting soul rings, this month was surprisingly leisurely.
Ah, Li Luochen suddenly remembered that Dugu Yan hadn't yet reached level eighty—she was still two levels short. Without delay, he went to find her. He still had a ten-thousand-year Golden Dragon Left Leg Bone, which would perfectly help Dugu Yan break through to level eighty.
Li Luochen headed straight to the small villa he shared with Dugu Yan.
At this moment, Dugu Yan was watering flowers. Besides cultivating, she enjoyed tending to flowers to cultivate her temperament—a habit she picked up from Liu Erlong.
"Yanzi, I'm back."
Li Luochen called out. Dugu Yan turned around, her face lighting up with joy. She set down the watering can and embraced him. However, something felt off during the hug.
"Yanzi, I want... Ouch, ouch! Why are you twisting my ear?"
Before Li Luochen could finish speaking, Dugu Yan had already grabbed his ear. Her eyes glowed golden, and golden scales began to cover her body.
"Li Luocheng! You scoundrel! How dare you come to me reeking of another woman's scent! And when did you start getting cozy with that woman?!"
Cold sweat immediately broke out on Li Luochen's forehead. In his haste to find Dugu Yan, he had forgotten to wash himself. He had just finished his "deep exchange" with Qian Renxue and was still carrying her scent.
"Uh... Yanzi, let me explain!"
Li Luochen was so frightened he nearly dropped to his knees. He had never seen Du Gu Yan like this. Oh no, he was going to have to kneel on the washing board.
"Go ahead, explain. When did you start fooling around with that woman from the Crown Prince's residence? What else are you hiding from me? Your scent is so strong with hers—it seems she gave herself to you. Explain yourself."
Dugu Yan didn't loosen her grip but instead stared at Li Luocheng, waiting for his explanation.
"Uh... Yanzi, how do you know she's a woman?"
Li Luochen was dumbfounded. Didgu Gu Yan already know Qian Renxue's identity?
"Hmph, not only do I know, but I've also seen her. Her name is Qian Renxue, right? I didn't expect you to go out and seduce the Young Miss of the Spirit Hall. Quite the accomplishment! Next, are you planning to seduce the Pope too? I remember the Pope is also quite beautiful."
As she spoke, Dugu Yan used her other hand to pinch Li Luochen's cheek, lifting his face.
"Ow, ow, ow!"
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