“Between us, it’s more of a symbiotic and cooperative relationship.”
Ye Lingling concealed the ultimate goal of becoming a god with Ling Ye, mentioning only the parts that could reassure her mother.
Hearing her daughter call that terrifying 100,000-year Spirit Beast “Brother,” Ye Qingxian’s eye twitched.
But seeing her daughter’s resolute gaze and sensing the composure in her words, her worry eased slightly.
She knew her daughter too well; although Lingling appeared cold on the outside, she was intelligent and independent, definitely not the type to be easily deceived or manipulated.
“Sigh…” Ye Qingxian let out a long breath and pulled her daughter back into her arms, her voice somewhat choked.
“Silly child, you have inherited an enormous fortune. Mother doesn’t know if this is a blessing or a curse for your future… But since you have already made your choice and set foot on this path, Mother only hopes that no matter what, you will protect yourself.”
She did not press for more details, such as why that Spirit Beast chose to sacrifice itself, or what exactly that “different journey” entailed.
As a mother, she keenly sensed that her daughter was hiding something, but she chose to respect her daughter’s wishes.
Her daughter had grown up and now possessed her own earth-shattering secret; perhaps that was a good thing.
As long as her daughter was safe and her eyes remained clear and resolute, everything else could be understood slowly over time.
“Mm! I will, Mother!” Ye Lingling nodded firmly, nestling against her mother’s chest.
Feeling this unconditional trust and support, a warm current surged through her heart.
Within the mental world, Ling Ye quietly “watched” this scene, feeling slightly moved in his heart.
Ye Qingxian’s rationality and level of acceptance exceeded his expectations.
Having such a mother was perhaps also one of Ye Lingling’s fortunes.
About fifteen minutes later, the two Spirit King guards also groaned and woke up one after another.
They shook their heads, still somewhat groggy, and looked around blankly, completely unable to remember what had happened earlier.
They only recalled being suddenly knocked unconscious by a terrifying mental pressure, knowing nothing of what transpired afterward.
Ye Qingxian simply explained that it was an aftereffect of encountering a high-level Spirit Beast skilled in mental attacks; they were lucky to have only been knocked out, and the Spirit Beast seemed to have been drawn away by another powerful presence.
Although this explanation was somewhat far-fetched, considering the chaotic scene and the lingering terrifying aura, the two guards could find no better reason; they were left with only lingering fear and anxiety.
After a brief adjustment and recovering some Spiritual Power, Ye Qingxian decisively decided to leave this dangerous place immediately.
They quickly moved towards the relatively safer areas on the periphery of the Star Dou Great Forest. The source of this chapter is g.com.
Along the way, Ye Lingling silently communicated with Ling Ye in her heart.
“Brother Ling Ye, how should I choose the age and type for my third Spirit Ring?” Ye Lingling asked humbly.
Having experienced the shock of the 100,000-year sacrifice and Twin Spirits, she had already developed a deep respect for Ling Ye’s knowledge.
“As for the type, a plant-type is best.
A Spirit Beast with vigorous life force or unique life characteristics.” Ling Ye’s voice was steady: “As for the age…”
He paused, seemingly weighing his words, then dropped a figure that made Ye Lingling’s heart skip a beat:
“Ideally, over five thousand years.”
“F-five… over five thousand years?!” Ye Lingling nearly cried out in alarm, but fortunately controlled herself in time, though waves of shock surged within her heart.
“Brother Ling Ye, isn’t the theoretical limit for a Spirit Master’s third Spirit Ring just over one thousand seven hundred years? Even for those with exceptional talent, absorbing a Spirit Ring over two thousand years is extremely rare! Five thousand years… that’s more than double! Can my body really withstand it?”
It wasn’t that she distrusted Ling Ye, but this figure completely defied the common sense of the Spirit Master world; it sounded like pure fantasy.
“The theoretical limits are for ‘ordinary’ Spirit Masters with ‘ordinary’ physical bodies.” Ling Ye’s tone carried a hint of pride.
“You have absorbed my 100,000-year Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone, and you also possess the attributes of ultimate Life and ultimate Destruction; you can no longer be judged by conventional standards.”
“Then… what is my approximate limit?” Ye Lingling asked cautiously, her heart filled with both anticipation and unease.
Ling Ye pondered for a moment, then delivered an even more shocking assessment: “Based on my estimation, the limit your current body can safely absorb is around eight thousand years.”
He shifted the topic: “If it weren’t for the need to start the divine trials left by those two as soon as possible, I would actually advise you not to rush into obtaining your third Spirit Ring.”
“Instead, return to your family, or find a safe place, spend a month or two tempering your physique, fully digesting and stabilizing the power gained from this sacrifice. By then, you might even attempt to directly absorb a 10,000-year black Spirit Ring.”
“At Rank… Rank 30, absorbing a 10,000-year Spirit Ring?!” Ye Lingling felt her understanding being reorganized yet again.
The qualitative change and spiritual shock brought by a 10,000-year Spirit Ring was a universally acknowledged watershed in the Spirit Master world!
“Forgot again?” Ling Ye helplessly “nudged” her consciousness within the mental world.
“With me here, what spiritual shock is there to fear? The only concern is whether your body can withstand such immense energy. And as things stand now, as long as you’re fully prepared, the chance of success is very high.” You are reading on novelping . com, the official source.
Ye Lingling suddenly understood, sticking out her tongue in embarrassment: “Oh, right, I have Brother Ling Ye! I don’t need to fear things like spiritual shock at all!”
Her tone was filled with dependence and pride.
Having made her decision, Ye Lingling relayed Ling Ye’s suggestion—with slight modifications—to her mother, Ye Qingxian.
“Mother, for my third Spirit Ring, I want to try absorbing one… at the eight-thousand-year level.” Ye Lingling tried to make her tone sound calm and resolute.
“Eight thousand years?!” Ye Qingxian, who had been scouting the path ahead, abruptly stopped and turned around at these words, her face full of shock and disapproval.
“Lingling, do you know what you’re saying? An eight-thousand-year Spirit Ring is something only elite Spirit Kings usually dare to attempt absorbing!”
“Many attack-type Spirit Ancestors have fourth Spirit Rings only five or six thousand years old. You’re only Rank 30, and a support-type at that; the risk is far too great! No, absolutely not!”
Her mother’s strong reaction was expected.
Ye Lingling did not argue.
She simply stepped forward, took her mother’s hand, and gently placed it on her own wrist.
“Mother, please use your spirit power to examine my body.”
Though skeptical, Ye Qingxian complied, injecting a wisp of gentle Spirit Power into her daughter’s meridians.
The next moment, her expression changed.
How could the width and toughness of these meridians possibly belong to a Rank 30 support-type Spirit Master?
Their strength was likely not inferior to that of some weaker Spirit Kings.
“This… this…” Ye Qingxian withdrew her hand, her eyes filled with shock and uncertainty.
Her daughter’s physical constitution was astonishingly formidable!
“Mother, the sacrifice of the Destruction Begonia Emperor transformed me far more than I imagined,” Ye Lingling explained softly.
“My physical strength is now no less than that of a Spirit Ancestor. Moreover, Brother Ling Ye… the remnant consciousness of the Destruction Begonia Emperor will help me control the energy of the Spirit Ring. Therefore, I am confident I can absorb an eight-thousand-year Spirit Ring.”
Looking at her daughter’s clear and resolute eyes, and sensing the solid, breathtaking power deep within her, Ye Qingxian fell silent.
Reason told her the risk was still immense, but the confidence her daughter displayed and her unbelievable physical constitution left her unable to refuse outright.