Generally speaking, reaching the rank of Soul Exalt at thirteen is already considered top-tier talent in the soul master world.
To achieve that at twelve years old is an extremely rare occurrence.
And even more so, to be a forty-sixth-level Soul Ancestor at twelve?!
This isn't just someone who just stepped into Soul Ancestor at level forty-one,it's forty-six, only four levels away from Soul King!
"When I first saw this child, I knew he was destined for greatness," Bai Baoshan nodded repeatedly, his chubby belly wobbling with his movements.
"I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly… Only two years have passed, and he's just twelve."
Sensing the soul power aura that Fang Ling deliberately released, the three Soul Douluo didn't need any crystal to verify it,they could all tell he was telling the truth.
There's no way to lie about this. Soul power doesn't lie.
Zhi Lin frowned in thought, unable to understand. "But how could he possibly be level forty-six?"
"In such a short time, I'd think level forty-one at most. Gaining twenty-three levels in two years is a bit much. Wouldn't that make his soul power unstable, his foundation shaky?"
Fang Ling simply smiled:
"My foundation is solid. My soul power is condensed and pure. And if you want to cultivate this quickly, it's actually quite simple."
"Persistent hard training, maintaining unwavering focus while meditating even in extreme exhaustion, or meditating under the pressure of a powerful teacher's soul force."
"Absorbing a 4,000-year soul ring as the third ring and a 10,000-year ring as the fourth,if someone can pull that off, of course their cultivation would soar."
Fang Ling vaguely remembered this was the basic principle behind the Light of the Sea God.
Under immense pressure, the body is forced to resist while simultaneously circulating soul power.
Every soul master knows that pushing oneself to the limit,whether through exhaustion or draining all one's soul power,can significantly speed up cultivation.
As for absorbing rings beyond one's level, most people simply don't dare to try.
Fang Ling didn't elaborate further.
Even if he wanted to mention the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum he had taken, he couldn't just casually reveal something like that.
Information handed out too easily only invites suspicion. People prefer to trust what they see and hear themselves.
This kind of cultivation mindset and method,if someone can truly stick with just one of them, they're destined to become strong, assuming they have at least decent talent.
"That's just too intense. Wouldn't it leave hidden injuries?" Zhi Lin frowned, clearly concerned.
Any one of those methods is tough enough,doing all of them together is nearly impossible for most.
Even at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, the elite first team with the best talent and cultivation environment,could any of them push themselves like this?
They all come from prominent backgrounds. Even if they don't become peerless powerhouses, they're still the best of the best.
Why would they need to risk their lives?
"It's fine. My teacher is a Title Douluo with sharp spiritual perception. Ye Lingling is my girlfriend, and her Nine-Hearted Begonia healing ability is unmatched in the world. I'll be alright." Fang Ling smiled lightly.
This method of cultivation is undeniably harsh, which makes Ye Lingling all the more crucial.
This is the world's number one healing martial soul,Nine-Hearted Begonia!
The three were left in stunned silence.
"Honorable members of the Education Committee…"
"Just call us seniors," said Meng Shenji in a sharp but gentle tone.
"Seniors, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
After verifying that he hadn't used any dark or forbidden methods to raise his soul power, Fang Ling said his goodbyes and left under the kind gazes of the three.
His visit to the Education Committee had served its purpose. As the Crown Prince, Qian Renxue would surely be informed.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was indeed currently overseen by Xue Xing.
But as the Crown Prince and future emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, "Xue Qinghe" was the one with the proper identity to recruit a once-in-a-millennium genius like Fang Ling.
Dugu Bo couldn't be used as a benchmark,he became a guest elder of the Heaven Dou Empire because of a personal favor from Xue Xing.
Qin Ming also bowed and quickly followed.
After Fang Ling's departure, the three looked at each other, still in shock.
It felt like frogs in a well suddenly realizing how vast the sky truly was, like stepping out of a dense forest and finding themselves on the edge of a cliff, gazing out over a boundless plain.
A wordless, profound tremor stirred in their hearts.
Even after Fang Ling left, the feeling lingered.
How many years had it been? How many geniuses had they seen? But none had ever shaken them like this.
Twelve years old. Level forty-six. A ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring!
The missing left leg was like a chip missing from a dazzling gemstone,no matter how you looked at it, it just felt wrong.
"I finally understand why Lord Bilin is searching for a soul bone capable of regenerating limbs."
Meng Shenji sighed deeply. "For such a rare genius to suffer a physical disability would be a tragic loss for the world."
After returning, Fang Ling immediately led his team into group training according to Qin Ming's plan.
At the same time, an urgent report stamped by the three members of the Education Committee was delivered directly to the royal palace.
Upon receiving the news, Emperor Xue Ye felt the future of the empire was full of promise.
And "Xue Qinghe," Qian Renxue in disguise, also learned of this development.
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A look of deep joy appeared on her face, as though she were celebrating the empire's bright future.
But inside, doubts flooded her mind. A person with innate level one soul power could reach level forty-six at twelve years old?
Back at her mansion, Qian Renxue read the report thoroughly, studying it over and over.
It detailed Fang Ling's background, cultivation path, and milestones in his advancement.
She already knew some of this. Dugu Bo had come to the Heaven Dou royal family to request help searching for a soul bone that could regenerate limbs,for this very disciple.
He'd even gone around the entire continent, visiting every major power and leaving no mid- or small-sized force untouched.
Naturally, the Heaven Dou royal family had detailed records of Fang Ling's cultivation history.
They'd all been wondering what kind of talent it took to achieve this,but now, she was genuinely shaken.
A little over a year ago, Fang Ling entered Dugu's residence. Then, after taking a long leave of absence, he returned to the academy, jumping from level twenty-seven all the way to forty-six?
How could that even be possible?
He's only twelve!
Qian Renxue thought back to when she, with her innate level twenty soul power,considered peerless talent,had reached Soul Ancestor.
She had done so at the _same_ age!
The more she thought, the more unbelievable it seemed.
Even accounting for the distractions of her undercover mission, how could someone with level one innate soul power possibly match her?
Something was definitely off.
She consulted the two Title Douluo guarding her. They were also shocked by Fang Ling's cultivation speed but felt level forty-six might still be too much.
However, the Education Committee had confirmed he wasn't an evil soul master.
After a long discussion, the three reached a consensus,he must have had some kind of opportunity that greatly enhanced his talent.
Qian Renxue then wrote a letter and used the Spirit Hall's channels to send it back quickly, summoning Chrysanthemum Douluo for a special assignment.
Chrysanthemum Douluo was known to be deeply knowledgeable in this area,especially concerning the rare herb Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, which was similar to his martial soul.
The higher-ups in Spirit Hall were all aware of his search for it.
Now, Qian Renxue dropped everything else.
In the Douluo Continent, nothing is more important than a genius of this caliber!
Even from the report alone, she could glean Fang Ling's general character.
She had to go see this genius for herself.
If he truly was such a rare talent, he _must not_ fall into the hands of the Heaven Dou Empire.
But to simply kill him would be too great a waste.
She would personally recruit him,to become a cornerstone of Spirit Hall's legacy for generations to come.
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