Ling Bai descended upon the three-story building at the center of Sea God Island. A black plaque hung above, emblazoned with three gilded characters identifying it: Sea God Pavilion.
The Sea God Pavilion was originally a rare Golden Tree, a tree imbued with the aura of light and life. Without harming the Golden Tree's vitality, Shrek's predecessors carved the Sea God Pavilion using the tree as its foundation.
The moment Ling Bai stepped into the Sea God Pavilion, a rich and gentle golden light descended, enveloping his entire body. The warm and profound aura of light continuously nourished him.
Suddenly, his Seraphim Martial Spirit autonomously manifested. Its incomparably pure holy radiance intertwined with the golden glow of the Ancient Golden Tree. The right arm that had absorbed the spirit bone of the Blazing Bone Dragon Vulture actually emitted a vivid and lustrous golden light, accompanied by resonant dragon roars echoing intermittently.
"Little one, since it's your first time entering the Sea God Pavilion, it's only proper for an elder to offer a gift."
A kind and gentle voice that made one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze resounded in Ling Bai's ears. In the next instant, a surge of pure light attribute energy rushed directly into his body. His spirit power instantly leaped from the peak of Rank 41 to the peak of Rank 42, with the possibility of breaking through to Rank 43 at any time.
"Thank you for your generous gift, Senior."
Ling Bai bowed deeply toward the empty space. In Shrek Academy, only one person could mobilize the power of the Ancient Golden Tree—the Rank 99 Limit Douluo, Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, one of the Twin Holy Dragons of Black and White, Dragon God Douluo Mu En.
Whether in terms of strength, character, or contributions to the Douluo Continent, Elder Mu was a predecessor whom Ling Bai profoundly respected and admired.
"You are Jiren's direct disciple; Shrek is your second home," Elder Mu's aged voice carried a hint of warmth. "Cultivate peacefully within the Ancient Golden Tree from now on, and do not disappoint Jiren's expectations of you."
"Yes, Senior."
Ling Bai entered the first floor of the Sea God Pavilion and quickly located his room by the engraved characters above the door. It was worth mentioning that his neighbors to the left and right were Inner Courtyard Big Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan and Tang Sect Big Senior Brother Bei Bei.
At this moment, both of their rooms were closed. Ling Bai did not disturb them and instead pushed open his own door. The interior layout was very simple—a wooden bed, table, and chair. The instant he opened the door, a dense, almost tangible light energy surged toward him. His spirit power seemed to rise slowly with each breath.
'Ah, the long-lost aura of the Goddess of Light—oh wait, in this world, it should be called Ultimate Light.' Electrolux sighed emotionally within Ling Bai's Spiritual Sea.
"Elder Yi."
Ling Bai manifested his spiritual form before Electrolux. Then, his eyes suddenly twitched, for Electrolux's appearance seemed...
Quite disheveled.
The previously neat gray-white long hair had become messy, and his understated yet luxurious black robe had several holes.
"What are you staring at?"
Electrolux's brow furrowed as he pointed upward in annoyance. "Don't you know why this old man looks like this?"
Ling Bai glanced into the distant sky to see the Death Abyss Spider Emperor trapped within a golden cage. He clasped his hands together earnestly and said, "Elder Yi, you've worked hard."
Electrolux snorted coldly. "This old man truly fell for your trick. The divine power within that Death Abyss Spider Emperor is extremely sinister and evil. I paid a tremendous price to barely seal it. If we don't use the light power of this Ancient Golden Tree to reinforce the seal, you might as well prepare to become a demon who only knows how to devour blood and souls!"
"I will remember Elder Yi's kindness in my heart. Given time, I will definitely help you repair your soul and rebuild your body!"
Ling Bai tried to appease him by painting a rosy picture, but the old man, being shrewd and experienced, immediately saw through him and retorted:
"Enough with the sweet talk. This old man has a favor to ask of you right now!"
"Please tell me; I will do my utmost," Ling Bai said seriously.
"My remnant soul traversed time and space to the Douluo Continent, consuming a vast amount of spiritual power. Fighting against the Death Abyss Spider Emperor cost me even more, leaving my soul rather unstable."
Electrolux sighed and stated his request: "So, I need a fulcrum."
Ling Bai asked in confusion, "What should I do?"
"You don't need to do anything special," Electrolux replied. "Activate your Death Abyss Spider Emperor Martial Spirit, and my spiritual power will occupy one of its spirit ring positions."
"That's all?"
Ling Bai was quite taken aback. He thought it would be much more difficult and had even prepared himself mentally to return to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to seek help from Jianmu Douluo and the Clan Head. But it was just a matter of giving up a spirit ring position!?
Electrolux continued, "This old man knows that for a Spirit Master, every spirit ring is crucial. Even though you tricked me into your Spiritual Sea earlier, I still don't wish to deceive you. This spirit ring will merely serve as a vessel for my soul and won't provide any spirit skills.
You should consider it carefully."
Upon hearing this, Ling Bai fell into deep thought. After a long while, he solemnly spoke, "Elder Yi, you are the mighty Necromancer Sacred Law God. Is one spirit ring enough to carry your soul? The Death Abyss Spider Emperor can currently attach four spirit rings. Why don't you occupy a few more positions?"
Electrolux was stunned for a moment, then actually burst into hearty laughter. "Good, good! You little rascal do have some conscience. It's not in vain that I expended so much spiritual power for you!"
Realizing the situation, Ling Bai smiled wryly. "So you were testing me."
Electrolux laughed aloud. "The test was real, and taking one of your spirit ring positions is also real, but saying it won't provide any spirit skills—that's false!
The spirit ring formed from this old man's soul contains the Necromancy I've created over my lifetime. Ling Bai, your good fortune lies ahead!"
Ling Bai relaxed with a smile. Electrolux had already helped control the Death Abyss Spider Emperor and prevent him from succumbing to the Rakshasa's evil power. Sacrificing a spirit ring position was only right, and being able to learn Necromancy was an unexpected boon.
More importantly, he had gained Electrolux's genuine approval. From now on, they were entirely in the same boat, sharing honor and disgrace.
"From now on, with this old man's special spirit ring and the light power of the Ancient Golden Tree overseeing, you can use the Death Abyss Spider Emperor Martial Spirit with confidence."
Electrolux brought one surprise after another, leaving Ling Bai somewhat overwhelmed. Suppressing his excitement, he asked:
"Elder Yi, have you and the Ancient Golden Tree already suppressed the Rakshasa's evil power?"
"Temporarily."
Electrolux clasped his hands behind his back and gazed at the Death Abyss Spider Emperor's eight scarlet eyes. Gravely, he said, "As your spirit power increases, the Death Abyss Spider Emperor, as your Martial Spirit, will also grow stronger, and so will the evil divine power within it. Even if I exhaust all efforts using the Ancient Golden Tree, I can only help you suppress it until the Spirit Saint rank.
Before breaking through to Spirit Saint, you must eliminate this evil divine power; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."
"Do you have a solution?"
"Of course," Electrolux replied confidently.
Ling Bai couldn't help but sigh inwardly at this moment. Having the guidance of an elder was truly invaluable!
"Your first Martial Spirit, the Seraphim, combines holy, light, and fire attributes, but only the holy attribute has stepped into the realm of Ultimate," Electrolux began slowly. "This old man believes the Seraphim can evolve once more!"
Ling Bai immediately understood, the light in his eyes burning brightly. "You mean to let the light and fire attributes of the Seraphim also reach..."
"Exactly as you think.
Ultimate Holy, Ultimate Light, Ultimate Fire!
Combining three Ultimate attributes into one, using holiness to subdue evil; that is the fundamental solution!"