Su Wen speculated that the information he obtained about this Mirror Image Beast should be the one Oscar hunted in the original work.
The sixth Spirit Ring, the limit is probably twenty thousand years old.
So, this Mirror Image Beast is likely to be twenty thousand years old or younger. However, Su Wen is not sure if there is only one, or if it is the same as Oscar's. Therefore, when talking to Dugu Bo, he narrates according to the information recorded.
Su Wen estimates his own physical condition. He can try the Spirit Ring of twenty thousand years old, but thirty thousand years old is definitely not possible.
"If I can't find a suitable one, then I'll absorb the fourth ring with spatial attributes first," Su Wen thought to himself.
"When absorbing a ten thousand years old Spirit Ring, you need to endure the Soul Shock brought by its residual soul. Your Spiritual Power is not weak, but it's not a guarantee either."
"Ordinary Spirit Masters can absorb ten thousand years old with their fifth Spirit Ring, and the limit for the sixth Spirit Ring is absorbing twenty thousand years old. The seventh Spirit Ring can absorb a maximum of fifty thousand years old."
"The increase in the upper limit is completely different from the previous period of thousand years old Spirit Rings. It's all because of this Soul Shock."
"Each ten thousand years old represents a significant increase in intelligence for the Spirit Beast, and the Soul Shock from the residual soul becomes even more terrifying."
"I also feel it's not secure, so I'll take this Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew first."
"Are you sure this thing enhances Spiritual Power?" Dugu Bo questioned skeptically.
In the past ten months, they had also discussed the effects of many precious herbs and named each one accordingly.
The essence of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew is concentrated in a single dewdrop, hence the name.
The function of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew also acts on the eyes. Consuming it can refine eyes, allowing one to see through all kinds of extraordinary things.
Of course, refining the eyes themselves is also a nourishment for Spiritual Power, capable of significantly boosting Spiritual Power.
This is also Su Wen's preparation for absorbing a ten thousand years old Spirit Ring beyond his current level by preparing for the fourth ring. Even though his Martial Spirit has a Spiritual attribute and he has already absorbed the second ring of a thousand years old with a Spiritual attribute, Su Wen lacks confidence in withstanding the Soul Shock of twenty thousand years old Spirit Rings.
Therefore, he plans to further enhance his Spiritual Power with the help of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.
Indeed, Su Wen also possesses a Phantom Eye External Spirit Bone, which might further benefit from the effects of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.
"My Martial Spirit has a Spiritual attribute, and I can sense an attractive medicinal power in this Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. It should enhance Spiritual Power," Su Wen explained.
Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew is entirely emerald green, with three snow-white leaves in the center, each adorned with a few droplets of water.
Su Wen removed Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew and poured the crystalline dewdrops on it into his mouth. As the dewdrops left the leaves, the entire Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew instantly withered, turning into dust that scattered in the air.
Seated cross-legged on the ground, Su Wen began to refine the medicinal power of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. A cool energy flowed through his meridians, circulating once before rapidly surging towards Su Wen's eyes and the center of his brow.
An indescribable icy sensation swept through Su Wen's entire body, giving him an unprecedented sense of clarity and a tingling sensation throughout.
A cool force circulated above his eyes, nurturing them.
Simultaneously, above his Sea of Consciousness, the dazzling Phantom Eye underwent a dramatic transformation enveloped by the medicinal power of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.
One hour later, Su Wen opened his eyes. They were even brighter, as if a radiance flowed between them.
At this moment, Su Wen felt everything much clearer than before. Even without the enhanced vision effect of the Phantom Eye, he could observe the external world with greater clarity.
The dust particles in the air were distinctly visible.
Activating the Phantom Eye, Su Wen felt like he could even perceive the free-flowing heaven and earth energy. Looking at various herbs, he could see the colorful energy clusters circulating, easily discerning their properties.
His field of vision became broader, and Su Wen even felt like he could sense his surroundings with his eyes closed.
He followed his instincts and closed his eyes, confirming that he still had a visual perception of his surroundings in his mind. The clarity was much higher compared to when he simply spread Spiritual Power around, almost equivalent to the clarity when he observed with his eyes.
"The only regret is that it seems I can't reach Huo Yuhao's level."
However, after all, he was using a Spirit Skill with a hundred thousand years old Spirit Ring. There's no comparison.
"My sight abilities are still too 'low' compared to his."
Activating the Phantom Eye, Su Wen's Soul Power flowed through it, sensing the changes in the Phantom Eye.
"It seems that with the ability to dispel illusions, I wonder if the current Phantom Eye can support me in casting illusions?"
Su Wen activated the Phantom Eye using Spiritual Power.
"External Spirit Bones are troublesome in this aspect; you have to develop every ability yourself."
He simply sensed it briefly before opening his eyes.
"Grandpa Dugu, we can set out now."
This time, coming to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he successively took four major Immortal Grasses!
It can be said that Su Wen has truly evolved.
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Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
"You brat, you actually came back?" Xiao Zhan looked at Su Wen, feeling that Su Wen was completely different from before.
"Uncle Zhan, I'm level forty now," Su Wen smiled.
Xiao Zhan widened his eyes, covered his chest with his right hand, and took a few steps back.
After breaking through level thirty, it seems like it's just over a year, right? Not even fifteen months!
You brat broke through level forty again?
"Uncle Zhan, rest assured. This time, I practiced with Grandpa Dugu. I've been diligently improving my cultivation step by step."
"Are you coming back this time to immediately acquire the Fourth Spirit Ring?" Xiao Zhan remained silent for a moment, digesting the information he had just received.
"This time, Grandpa Dugu will take me to hunt the Mirror Image Beast," Su Wen replied.
He didn't mention anything about the ten thousand years old Spirit Ring. Explaining would be too troublesome; it's more direct to show the results.
"Uncle Zhan, this time I brought you something good." Su Wen closed the surrounding doors and windows, then took out the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
"This is?"
As soon as the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower appeared, Xiao Zhan felt a restless excitement.
"This is a rare medicinal herb I obtained from Grandpa Dugu. It's extremely rare, but I've used others, and this one doesn't have much effect on me anymore." Su Wen handed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to Xiao Zhan, saying, "Uncle Zhan, this Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower can purify impurities in Martial Spirit and flames, enhance a Spirit Master's fire attribute, and its potent medicinal power can also boost Soul Power."
"It's just that absorbing it might entail enduring a powerful medicinal impact, Uncle Zhan. You have to bear with it."
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As Su Wen explained the benefits of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Xiao Zhan had already begun salivating uncontrollably. He felt that this Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower might be the opportunity for him to break through level eighty.
"Uncle Zhan, this is the Soul Power Circulation Route for the method I've explored to condense the Spirit Core. With the assistance of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, you should be able to succeed."
Xiao Zhan looked at the intricate Soul Power circulation route displayed above Su Wen's Martial Spirit and took a deep breath.
Such a comprehensive and intricate route.
"Alright, I'll master this route proficiently before refining the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and attempting to break through level eighty."
Handing over the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to Xiao Zhan, Su Wen left the Academy. Under Dugu Bo's guidance, he headed to the Icebound Forest in the northern part of the Heaven Dou Empire.
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