Chapter 8: Theory Reported, the First Indirect Encounter
The next morning, Tang Shan handed his results over to Su Haichao.
Su Haichao flipped through them briefly, looking somewhat surprised.
"Shan Zi, you didn't write about the impact of a Spirit Master's consciousness on obtaining spirit rings and Spirit Abilities."
"Correct." Tang Shan nodded. "This theory has too much impact on a Spirit Master's Cultivation; it's not something our family can withstand. Currently, these theories are enough to cause a stir while not having too intense an impact on Spirit Master Cultivation. It's just right."
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In fact, Tang Shan had not told the full story. Even if people knew that a Spirit Master could influence the Spirit Abilities they obtained, how many would be able to react in time at low levels to obtain rule-based enhancement Spirit Abilities, or even rule-based attack or defense Spirit Abilities?
He never looked down on anyone, but he also never overestimated anyone. A single Mysterious Heaven Skill could allow one to run rampant across the continent, yet a hammer technique that used force against force was the secret technique of the world's number one sect. He truly did not dare to overestimate the creativity of the Spirit Masters on the Douluo Continent.
Perhaps some would say that anyone with a brain should be able to discover the patterns within. Tang San could only say that this was a perspective formed after knowing the answer.
In this World, many people have been hit by apples, but the fact that only Newton discovered Universal Gravitation doesn't explain the problem? This is a cognitive barrier; often, one has a sudden realization after a discovery, thinking it's so simple that they could have done it too, yet before the discovery, they turned a blind eye to it.
The theory he kept hidden was too shocking. If it were truly spread, it was certain that the best outcome would be being "invited" back by the Spirit Hall to research theories, while the worst outcome was hard to say.
Tang Shan's primary purpose in releasing the theory was to make money, not to gain fame. If it could provide a little help to the current Spirit Master Cultivation, then doing it on the side was fine, but he would never put himself in a disadvantageous position just because a theory could be of great benefit to other Spirit Masters.
"That's fine. In a few days, I will first send this theory to the Spirit God Hall in Heaven Dou City to see how things develop."
After discussing possible future developments and response methods with Tang Shan, Su Haichao hurried out of the house toward the Nuoding City Spirit Hall. Only there was the equipment to contact the Spirit God Hall in Heaven Dou City.
Watching his father's receding figure, Tang Shan felt a complex wave of emotions. Perhaps the entire continent's situation and future would undergo subtle changes because of his theory. As for whether it would affect the original trajectory of the future, Tang Shan was certain—it inevitably would. From the moment he was born on this continent, the original trajectory was destined to change. Rather than treating it passively, it was better to take the initiative and embrace it.
Becoming a god, longevity, eternity—if they can do it, why can't I?
Clap!
"Little brother, what are you doing standing here? Why do you have such a World-weary expression?"
Su Yuntao emerged from some corner and roughly rubbed Tang Shan's head. The originally melancholic Tang Shan reacted instantly, but unfortunately, Su Yuntao had already run off to the side.
"Why are there still three years until my Awakening? Big brother, just wait and see how I deal with you later."
Tang Shan gritted his teeth and forced himself to calm down. Seeing that Su Yuntao was no longer running, a kind smile appeared on his face.
"Big brother, I see you've recovered well. Clearly, you haven't reached your physical limit yet. So, let's increase today's training volume a bit more. Don't worry, big brother, this isn't revenge; I'm doing this for your own good. Just think about it, that is a millennium second spirit ring..."
...This was a massive room, estimated to be nearly two hundred square meters in size. A huge table was placed in the center of the room, with various scrolls, books, and materials scattered across it.
"Is there anything else I need to handle?"
Su Haichao, who had been working at his desk for quite some time, couldn't help but rub his temples as he looked at the assistant beside him.
"No, Hall Master. The documents accumulated during your absence have all been processed."
"Fine." Su Haichao waved his hand, and his assistant tactfully withdrew.
As the Hall Master of the Nuoding City Spirit Hall, Su Haichao naturally had official business to handle. Some time ago, he had taken Su Yuntao to hunt Spirits, and in just a week, a large number of documents had accumulated, waiting for his attention. It wasn't until just now that he had completely finished processing them.
Leaning back in his seat for a while, Su Haichao finally recovered.
He took out a long, strip-shaped spirit tool from his storage bracelet, pressed the button on it, and injected spirit power.
Before long, a majestic voice came from the other side.
"I am Salas."
Hearing the response, Su Haichao hurriedly replied respectfully.
"Hello, Bishop Salas. I am Su Haichao, the Hall Master of the Nuoding City Spirit Hall. I have been entrusted by a mysterious Spirit Master who wants to publish his Spirit Master theory."
"Spirit Master theory."
Salas's tone carried a hint of interest.
"You could have reported this through normal channels. After all, our Spirit Hall itself has the responsibility of researching Spirits. Your decision to specifically use a special channel and a communication spirit tool clearly means there is something special about it, right?"
Hearing that Salas did not immediately hang up, Su Haichao secretly clenched his fist; the matter was half-successful.
He hurriedly answered respectfully, "The Bishop is wise. This theory is indeed somewhat special. It is highly likely to have a significant impact on low-level Spirit Masters, which is why I am reporting it."
Su Haichao paused, letting Salas absorb the information hidden in his words as much as possible, then continued, "This theory is suspected to be able to achieve a millennium second spirit ring. According to my understanding of Spirit Cultivation, it possesses a high degree of feasibility and universality. I have already had my child start trying it. Lord Bishop, how do you think this should be handled?"
"What!"
In the magnificent and empty hall, massive angel murals covered the walls, emitting a holy, hazy, and inviolable aura.
Salas, the red-robed Bishop of the Spirit God Hall and concurrently the Hall Master of the Heaven Dou Spirit God Hall, stood in the empty hall, facing the giant murals.
Upon hearing 'millennium second spirit ring,' a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from him. The overwhelming pressure made the air become viscous. If one's cultivation were insufficient, they would likely be crushed by this terrifying pressure the moment they stepped into the hall.
Facing the sudden silence on the other end, Su Haichao was not surprised at all. Heaven knows how shocked he had been when he first learned of Tang Shan's wild idea.
As the saying goes, the more one knows, the more one understands reverence. As a Platinum Bishop, Salas knew far more secrets than Su Haichao. He knew that spirit rings could be changed Acquired-ly, but that involved God Trials. To achieve a millennium second spirit ring, currently, besides God Trials, perhaps only twin spirits could do it.
And now he was being told that a theory could supposedly create millennium second spirit rings in large batches; how could he not be shocked?
After a long time, Salas said in a deep voice.
"I will send someone to Nuoding City immediately to collect that Spirit Master's theory. Does the other party have any other requirements?"
Su Haichao's answer remained respectful. "The other party said to give the remuneration to me, and I will handle the handover with him."
"Fine." Salas didn't think much of it. Some scholars who researched Spirit theories just had certain quirks; he had seen plenty of such people when he was in Spirit City, and one more wouldn't make a difference... "three treatises on martial souls! What a 'three treatises on martial souls'!"
A few days later, Salas looked at the theory before him, his eyes filled with amazement that could not be hidden.
"No wonder, no wonder! It turns out the relationship between the upper limit of the spirit ring age one can absorb and physical fitness is so close. And these suggestions for Spirit Masters with insufficient talent are simply a boon for low-level Spirit Masters."
He stroked his chin, seemingly remembering something suddenly, and stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with uncontrollable fervor.
Without hesitation, he took out a communication spirit tool that the Spirit Hall had painstakingly replicated and injected spirit power to activate it.
Time passed minute by minute. No one knew how much time had gone by, but Salas still did not show a hint of impatience, instead waiting respectfully.
After a long time, the spirit tool was finally activated, and an elderly voice came from the other side.
"I am Qian Jun. This is the Hall of Worship. Salas, I remember saying that unless there is a truly urgent matter, you are not allowed to use a communication spirit tool to communicate directly with the Hall of Worship, right?"
Facing the reprimand from the elderly voice, Salas did not feel the slightest bit of displeasure or resentment, because the person on the other side was not only a high-ranking figure in the Spirit Hall but also a Super Douluo with spirit power over rank ninety-five.
Recalling the monitoring of the Crown Prince's Estate over the past few years and the age of Her Highness, Salas did not hesitate and directly stated his findings.
"Reporting to Priest Qian Jun, I have received a special Spirit theory. According to the methods described, it is suspected to be able to achieve a millennium second spirit ring."
"Hmm?"
The Qianjun Douluo on the other side was clearly somewhat surprised.
"Where are you now?"
Hearing the inquiry, Salas answered without hesitation, "I am currently at the Spirit God Hall in Heaven Dou City."
"Stay in the hall and do not move," Qianjun Douluo instructed, then suddenly hung up the phone.
"Big brother, wait a moment."
Having hung up the phone, Qianjun Douluo hurriedly called out to stop a middle-aged man who was about to head out.
Standing beside the man was a cute, blonde little girl of about six years old. She turned her head and asked in a crisp voice, "Grandpa Qian Jun, is there something else?"
Seeing the little girl's blinking large eyes, Qian Jun felt his heart was about to melt from the cuteness.
"Xiao Xue, don't be in a hurry. This matter also concerns you."
After saying that, Qianjun Douluo looked at the middle-aged man. This person was none other than the High Priest of the Hall of Worship, the Hall Master of the Douluo Hall, and the High Priest of the Angel God—one of the only three Limit Douluos currently on the Douluo Continent, Qian Daoliu. Of course, in this era, a Limit Douluo was also known as a super Douluo.
As for the little girl following beside him, she was naturally the 'Angel God, future Heaven Dou Crown Prince, and daughter of the Supreme Pontiff,' Qian Renxue.
"What is it? I was just about to take Xiao Xue to hunt Spirit Beasts. As her grandfather, I will personally help her obtain her first and second spirit rings."
Qian Daoliu stopped in his tracks, somewhat puzzled, not knowing why Qianjun Douluo had suddenly stopped him or why he said it concerned his granddaughter.
"Big brother, news came from the Bishop of the Spirit God Hall in Heaven Dou City saying there is a way to achieve a millennium second spirit ring. I was thinking that although there are God Trials, wouldn't a higher spirit ring age be more beneficial for Xiao Xue?"
Hearing Qianjun Douluo's reasoning, Qian Daoliu's brow twitched imperceptibly, and he gained some interest.
"Where is Salas now?"
"Big brother, I have already given instructions. He is waiting in the main hall of the Spirit God Hall."
Qianjun Douluo was well-prepared and answered immediately.
"Fine then, we happen to be passing by, so let's take a look."
As he spoke, Qian Daoliu's body emitted a soft but not dazzling light...