Su Wen basically gave up the possibility of showing Spirit Emperor-level cultivation in this Spirit Master Competition.
"So, to make up for my loss this time, let's set a goal before the next Spirit Master Competition, to cultivate to Spirit Saint?" Su Wen secretly prepared a big move in his heart.
Five years, from level fifty-nine cultivation to level seventy, the hope is still quite significant.
Of course, the main thing is that before level seventy, Su Wen has a threshold, which is to condense the Spirit Core.
There are two important factors affecting the quality and quantity of Soul Power. One is that the Spirit Master himself blindly compresses his Soul Power while practicing Soul Power.
One factor is the quality of the Martial Spirit and Spirit Rings.
Many Spirit Douluo trapped at level eighty-nine actually have insufficient quality of Soul Power, still far from solidifying their Soul Power, but breaking through to Titled Douluo inevitably requires crossing this hurdle.
To reflect this numerically, when the quality reaches 10, Soul Power begins to liquefy, and at 1000, it begins to solidify. So, many Spirit Douluo at level eighty-nine may only have Soul Power quality around six or seven hundred, far from the standard for solidification.
However, even if solidifying Soul Power isn't their goal, it's impossible to solely aim for breaking through to level ninety.
Because although there may be further potential in their Soul Power, once they break through the threshold of Titled Douluo, the improvement in Martial Spirit compatibility along with breakthroughs in other aspects will cause a qualitative change, directly surpassing 1000 Soul Power.
At level eighty-nine, the meridians of the Spirit Master's body are already filled with Soul Power. This breakthrough will truly compress Soul Power within, without any increase in quantity.
The greatest hope lies in qualitative change.
However, if one chooses to forcefully break through to Titled Douluo and triggers an abrupt solidification of Soul Power, any mistake could lead to immediate death.
So, for Spirit Douluo at level eighty-nine, the safest breakthrough method is to refine the quality of Soul Power, first seeking an opportunity for solidification, then smoothly breaking through to level ninety.
However, for most Spirit Douluo, it's actually quite difficult to refine it.
They can only forcefully break through when they see no hope left, causing a qualitative change in Soul Power directly through the process of solidification.
Su Wen naturally hasn't compressed his Soul Power.
However, each additional Spirit Ring he possesses can be considered as a refinement and compression of his Soul Power quality.
The quality of a Spirit Master's Soul Power, apart from the cultivation methods of the Spirit Master themselves, is mainly influenced by the quality of the Martial Spirit and Spirit Rings.
"If I truly absorb the Spirit Ring of the Dark Devilgod Tiger for my sixth ring, my Soul Power quality will undoubtedly greatly improve."
TheDark Devilgod Tiger's age is already extremely high, and coupled with its terrifying quality, its enhancement potential even surpasses that of many Spirit Rings that are tens of thousands of years old.
This is also why Su Wen feels the need to condense the Spirit Core before reaching level seventy.
Even if he doesn't meet the standard before level seventy, Su Wen will still learn from Xiao Zhan how to actively compress Soul Power.
Level seventy is an important realm in Spirit Master cultivation, and there should be a difference between condensing the Spirit Core before and after level seventy.
"Well, breaking through to Spirit Emperor isn't urgent."
Ning Fengzhi actually knows that this possibility is unlikely.
Even if Su Wen really breaks through before the finals, can they just casually attach a sixth Spirit Ring for the sake of appearances?
The fifth ring is a Spirit Ring of over forty thousand years, the Void Silver Moon Tapir. Su Wen's sixth ring should at least have a limit of seventy to eighty thousand years.
Finding a seventy to eighty thousand years old Spirit Beast is already difficult, let alone finding one suitable for Su Wen.
It's simply impossible in the short term.
"Xiaowen, have you sorted out the communication with Spirit Hall regarding the announcement of establishing Wisdom Palace?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
Su Wen shook his head.
"After all, we still need to obtain support from Spirit Hall as much as possible. I think it's more appropriate to negotiate after I demonstrate my strength," he said.
Ning Fengzhi nodded in agreement with Su Wen's approach.
Currently, according to the registration with Spirit Hall, Su Wen is still a Spirit Ancestor.
Even though a sixteen-year-old Spirit Ancestor is already remarkable, Shrek Academy just recently had a seventeen-year-old Spirit Ancestor.
It's impressive but not excessively so.
Even with the backing of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it's not easy to garner more support from Spirit Hall for Wisdom Palace.
Once Su Wen's Spirit King cultivation is exposed, the shock it brings will be enough for Su Wen to negotiate with Spirit Hall.
"Salas is ultimately a Platinum Bishop. You can communicate with him first and have him report the establishment of Wisdom Palace to the Pope," Ning Fengzhi suggested to Su Wen after some thought.
"It would be inconvenient if you suddenly announce the establishment of Wisdom Palace during the finals without Spirit Hall being prepared."
"Alright!" Su Wen nodded.
It's also time to communicate with this Hall Master again.
...
Salas looked at Su Wen, displeased, "Su Wen, coming over to my side like this in such a public setting will raise suspicion."
Currently, Su Wen's identity is successfully concealed.
Neither the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect nor the royal family knows about his official membership in Spirit Hall.
Even though Su Wen is now close to both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Crown Prince, and there might be some feelings of disloyalty towards Spirit Hall, Salas doesn't see any problem with it.
Because the Crown Prince is also part of Spirit Hall, and he's even the Young Master of Spirit Hall.
Currently, Su Wen's identity status is in the most perfect state for him.
Hidden very successfully.
However, now that Su Wen has suddenly come to Salas's residence, it's definitely been noticed by many people.
After all, if Su Wen is seen as under the Crown Prince's command, it's also considered under the royal family's command, and the royal family's attention to him wouldn't be insignificant.
Su Wen going to see someone else might not raise suspicions, but coming to see Salas, a Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall, would definitely attract attention.
It's likely that Emperor Xue Ye has already received intelligence about Su Wen seeking to discuss matters with Salas.
"Hall Master, I've come this time to discuss important matters. I won't be misunderstood," Su Wen said indifferently.
"What matter?" Salas frowned, asking.
"Hall Master, I want to establish a Wisdom Palace, and I'm also planning to announce it during the finals" Su Wen said.
"Wisdom Palace?" Salas's expression turned grim.
Is this about establishing independence?
"Hall Master, Wisdom Palace already has Elder Ning Fengzhi, Bone and Sword Douluo as the Honorary Elders, and the official elders are Poison Douluo and Xiao Zhan," Su Wen said casually.
Upon hearing Su Wen's lineup, Salas couldn't help but gasp.
What kind of lineup is this?
Three Titled Douluo, and one of them is the head of one of the Three Great Sects?
"How could Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Ning Fengzhi become honorary elders of your Wisdom Palace?" he questioned.
Though he asked, Salas actually had a sneaking suspicion that Su Wen wasn't making it up.
"Hall Master, Wisdom Palace is not an independent force. It's solely for theoretical research, theory dissemination, and benefiting the Spirit Master world. Members of any sect or force can join Wisdom Palace as peripheral members. The information within Wisdom Palace will also be made available," Su Wen explained.
"Wow," Salas gasped, looking at Su Wen with shock.
Are you insane?
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