The room was a hub of advanced technology, filled with cutting-edge testing instruments not available on the market.
Luoyang Lu took out his soul guide light screen, ready to record the data. "Let's start by testing spiritual power, beginning with Wang Jinxi."
Wang Jinxi stepped forward without a word, and the instrument scanned him, displaying a value of thirty-eight.
Luoyang Lu frowned slightly but still offered a comforting smile. "Relax, take your time. Improving spiritual strength is a gradual process."
"Understood."
Wang Jinxi took a deep breath and nodded firmly. "Teacher, I will do my best!"
In the Spirit Origin Realm, spiritual power ranges from 1 to 100. If one cannot surpass 100 by level 30 and reach the Spirit Connection Realm, they will be unable to fuse a thousand-year soul and advance to Soul Elder. In the age of souls, spiritual strength is of paramount importance.
Next, Zhang Yangzi scored eighty-three, and Xie Xie scored sixty-two.
As for Xu Xiaoyan and Tang Wulin...
"106 and 135, Spirit Connection Realm?" Luoyang Lu looked at Xu Xiaoyan and Tang Wulin in surprise, then smiled approvingly. "Very good!"
Xie Xie and the others turned to Xu Xiaoyan and Tang Wulin, their expressions filled with astonishment.
Two first-ring spirit masters, yet their spiritual power surpassed that of several great spirit masters? Was this some kind of cheat?
Xu Xiaoyan gave an embarrassed smile, though she couldn't help feeling a sense of pride.
Finally, it seemed she wasn't so useless after all.
After a moment of surprise, Tang Wulin understood. It must be the effect of the Golden Dragon King's seal.
Not only had it enhanced his physical fitness, but it had also boosted his spiritual strength.
The group's surprise was short-lived, however, as Gu Yuena's results left them in stunned silence.
Four hundred!
Xie Xie stared at the number in disbelief, then turned to look at Huo Yuhao.
It was clear that the martial spirits of Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena were proportional to their spiritual strength.
If Gu Yuena was already extraordinary, what about Huo Yuhao, who possessed spiritual attributes?
Wu Zhangkong also turned to Huo Yuhao. Previously calm, he now looked on with keen curiosity.
Just how much spiritual strength did Huo Yuhao possess?
The one who could influence him couldn't possibly be at the early stage of the Spiritual Sea Realm.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Huo Yuhao, but Luoyang Lu had already put away the soul guide light screen and said with a smile, "Yuhao is already in the Spiritual Sea Realm. I'm well aware of his capabilities, so there's no need to test him."
Wu Zhangkong: "…"
What about my curiosity?
But since Luoyang Lu had made his decision, it was clear there would be no further opportunity.
When Xie Xie heard about Huo Yuhao's spiritual power, he shook his head silently.
A true monster.
Afterward, Luoyang Lu had everyone test their physical fitness and communicated through voice transmission:
"Yuhao, are you planning to upgrade your first soul to a ten-thousand-year soul and then fuse it with the Evil Eye Tyrant Soul, or do you have other plans? In the last test, your spiritual power was already in the late stage of the Spiritual Sea. Now, you're almost reaching the Spiritual Abyss, aren't you?"
Luoyang Lu spoke with a hint of emotion in his voice.
Although he had anticipated this after learning about Huo Yuhao's innate spiritual power, witnessing it firsthand still left him in awe.
The Spirit Abyss Realm is like an abyss or a prison, with the sky above and the underworld below. It is where all things return, guided by the mind. It is a prerequisite for fusing legendary souls, such as those of hundred-thousand-year spirits or ferocious beasts.
This realm represents the limit of spiritual power for most soul masters. Even Hua Yichen, the Super Douluo, has been stuck at the peak of the Spirit Abyss Realm for many years, unable to break through.
As for the Spirit Domain Realm, which lies above it, it is typically the standard for limit Douluo.
The Divine Origin Realm, however, transcends even that, representing divine consciousness, something even gods rarely surpass.
The current Huo Yuhao is certain to reach the Spirit Abyss Realm before attaining his fifth ring, which means it is inevitable that he will eventually ascend to the Spirit Domain Realm.
Moreover, the probability of him advancing to the Divine Origin Realm is exceptionally high!
Huo Yuhao observed Luoyang Lu's expression and remained silent.
To be honest, giving him the Spirit Ascension Platform and the Spirit Ascension Pill would be a waste.
His soul is too powerful, and such resources would be meaningless, simply a squandering of valuable assets.
"Let's fuse the soul of the Evil Eye Tyrant first," Huo Yuhao transmitted silently.
Luoyang Lu: "…"
When did you learn to transmit sound like Gu Yuena?
Well, given his extraordinary spiritual power, it's not surprising...
While the two were communicating, the physical fitness tests for the other students had concluded.
Luoyang Lu noticed that Tang Wulin's physical fitness was already sufficient to withstand a thousand-year spirit ring. Combined with his spiritual power, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought before saying:
"Wulin, you are now ready to upgrade your first soul to a thousand years, but don't rush. Be cautious when absorbing spiritual energy and try to find a suitable position. The leap from the Spirit Connection Realm Realm to the Spirit Sea Realm is still challenging. Let me observe the rate at which your spiritual power improves before deciding whether to upgrade your first soul to a thousand years."
It would be embarrassing if Tang Wulin upgraded his first soul to a thousand years prematurely, only to find his spiritual power stuck before the Spirit Sea Realm when his soul power reached level 40.
A thousand-year soul can only provide three soul rings. It's unthinkable to absorb a hundred-year soul for improvement at level 40, right?
First, stabilize the situation, observe, and determine the speed of Tang Wulin's spiritual power growth.
"Understood," Tang Wulin nodded obediently.
Luoyang Lu briefed everyone on the precautions for entering the Spirit Ascension Platform and then said:
"Alright, the rest of you, please follow Teacher Wu Zhangkong to the Spirit Ascension Platform. Xu Xiaoyan, stay behind for a moment. I'd like to discuss something with you."
"Yes," replied Xie Xie, Wang Jinxi, and the others, who eagerly followed Wu Zhangkong.
The Spirit Ascension Platform was said to simulate the entire Star Dou Great Forest, and they had long been eager to experience it.
After the others left, Luoyang Lu turned to Xu Xiaoyan and asked, "Has your family shared any news with you?"
Xu Xiaoyan clutched the hem of her skirt and shook her head gently. "No."
Seeing this, Luoyang Lu explained:
"Class Zero is part of the East Sea Spirit Pagoda's plan to attract local talents. Everyone except you has already joined the Spirit Pagoda. What are your plans?"
"…"
Xu Xiaoyan's expression froze.
Huh? They're all from the Spirit Pagoda?
Am I the only one who isn't?
She looked at the smiling Luoyang Lu and swallowed nervously.
This... does she even have a choice? If she refuses, will the teacher take drastic measures?
After a moment of thought, Xu Xiaoyan whispered, "I'll join!"
"Excellent," Luoyang Lu's smile faded, and his expression turned serious. "Your martial soul and your family's inherited soul are actually recorded within the Spirit Pagoda. Your ten-thousand-year soul has been confirmed to be your Star Beast ancestor, and you are pursuing the path of an alternative twin martial soul, correct?"
When Xu Xiaoyan heard this, she realized that Luoyang Lu was privy to the secret of her family, and her expression grew solemn.
"Of course, that is the best choice and what my family expects of me!"
Before her, there had been another owner of the Star Wheel Ice Staff Martial Soul who had fused with the Starry Sky Beast Ancestor, or rather, it was that ancestor who had completed the transformation of the Starry Sky Beast Ancestor.
The ancestor of the Starry Sky Beast had bestowed a unique soul skill, Starlight Blessing!
Perhaps due to the astrological attributes of the Starry Sky Beast Ancestor and the Star Wheel Ice Staff, the Starlight Blessing soul skill was a specialized ability entirely tied to the Star Wheel Ice Staff.
The Star Wheel Ice Staff functioned as an ice staff during the day, with a set of ice-attribute soul skills.
At night, under the influence of astrological power, the soul skills would mutate into astrological attributes, forming an entirely different set of abilities.
But with the Starlight Blessing, it was different.
The stars are eternal, and their light blesses you.
As long as this soul skill was active, even during the day, the Star Wheel Ice Staff could wield astrological soul skills, freely switching between astrology and ice attributes, unleashing its full potential.
Thus, after completing the contract with the Star Beast, Xu Xiaoyan became an alternative twin martial soul, possessing two sets of soul skills.
Moreover, unlike other twin martial souls, she only needed to absorb the soul of one martial soul, making her the ideal alternative twin martial soul for the soul era!