"Teacher, you overpraise me."
Han Li did not think of himself as a genius, even if Guang Ling seemed a bit out of character.
He knew very well that he was not a genius. He was nothing more than a top student from a second-tier university, and that too in the liberal arts.
Back in his previous life, he was always on the brink of unemployment. It was only in this world of Douluo, where wisdom was a common trait, that he seemed somewhat outstanding.
"It seems the people from the sub-hall were right when they said you liked reading various books a few years ago. How did you come up with such a way to develop your Martial Soul? No one taught you this, did they?" Guang Ling couldn't help but ask.
"To be honest, Teacher, after going through most of the books from the Martial Soul Hall and Nuoding Academy, I concluded: Martial Souls are inherited through bloodlines." Han Li spread his hands and continued, "For someone like me, the only way to succeed is through mutation."
Guang Ling, who was himself a beneficiary of the Martial Soul mutation, listened intently without interrupting. He understood this very well.
"My parents both had mutated Martial Souls, although the degree of mutation wasn't high. I was likely to inherit one of them, or possibly regress. But I wasn't satisfied with just that."
Han Li paused for a moment before saying, "Until I saw examples of elemental tool Martial Souls continuously evolving by stacking attributes, a flash of inspiration hit me, and I came up with this idea. Even if my idea fails, as long as I can stabilize the elemental attributes of my Martial Soul, at the very least, my descendants won't have to start with an iron sword, right?"
He smiled and continued, "But now it seems unnecessary. My Martial Soul is stronger than I imagined, yet I still want to try this idea. After all, as you said, simply adding single-element spirit rings or pure amplification rings would waste my potential and even cause unstable mutations. Not to mention the two completely different attack modes."
Guang Ling couldn't help but nod. He was convinced, and with his experience as a Super Douluo, he could easily analyze the feasibility.
After all, cultivation beyond level 95 was no longer about the mere accumulation of soul power but about the development and understanding of the Martial Soul.
In his view, even if it wasn't entirely correct, it certainly wasn't wrong. At the very least, cultivating the Martial Soul in this way would easily allow him and his disciple to reach level 97.
"My disciple has the potential to become a Super Douluo," Guang Ling thought.
He was overjoyed. Apart from Little Xue, who had a 100% chance of reaching level 99 due to her angel inheritance, none of the other deacons had ever taught a Super Douluo.
Even those they had guided had never broken the level 95 barrier. But he, Guang Ling, his disciple would not be weaker than him in the future.
This alone was enough. "Thank you, Bibi Dong, but when you step down as the Pope, it will be time for my disciple and me to take you down together," Guang Ling thought to himself with glee.
"Teacher? Teacher? Do you think this is feasible?"
Han Li, seeing Guang Ling inexplicably smiling foolishly in place, couldn't help but shout.
"Ahem."
Guang Ling's thoughts returned to reality. He pretended to cough and looked seriously at his disciple. "Your idea sounds good. I agree with it, and I can ensure your early growth. But this doesn't mean you can completely neglect your early combat abilities. Later, I will train you specifically so that you can have some combat capability without relying on spirit skills."
"However, this kind of training will be very tough for you. Can you understand that?"
After hearing Han Li's plan, Guang Ling was initially prepared to sacrifice his disciple's early combat capabilities. But then he thought of Bibi Dong and resolved that his disciple would not be weaker than her, even if she was a few years older. Guang Ling had absolute confidence in Han Li's ability to overcome any challenges. He repeatedly reassured himself of this belief.
As Guang Ling's expression gradually turned more intense, Han Li's sense of crisis heightened. However, he did not want to become a real waste, so he gritted his teeth and nodded.
"Isn't it just a bit of suffering in the early stages? Just endure it and it will pass. At most, it will only be twenty years. Think about the wonderful life after becoming a god; it's like paying off a mortgage," he thought fiercely.
Seeing that Han Li had no objections, Guang Ling was even more satisfied. He proactively asked, "For your first soul ring, are you planning to go with conventional amplification, or should we first enhance your elemental control capabilities?"
Han Li thought for a moment and then replied, "Elemental control, I think. This way, I might be able to further determine my direction. Even if it fails, the impact on my future will be minimized."
Hearing his words, Guang Ling searched his mind for suitable soul beasts. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Hmm, if I remember correctly, there should be a suitable soul beast among the small ones raised in Wuhun City for your first soul ring. There's no need to take you hunting specifically."
"But I need to remind you," Guang Ling said earnestly, "I was so excited just now that I forgot to tell you. To achieve your ideas, you need to have a high level of comprehension. As far as I know, among the currently known soul beasts, many do provide elemental affinity as a spirit ring skill, but none have been found to grant elemental control."
Han Li nodded thoughtfully. It wasn't that such beasts didn't exist; it was just that he couldn't defeat them. Who knows if killing the Silver Dragon King, a divine beast, would yield a soul ring?
'Only elemental affinity? Even so, that will suffice. I can reduce the difficulty later with celestial herbs and strong mental power. As I grow stronger, my fortune will also enhance. With all the knowledge from my previous life, if I can't make this path work, I might as well give up.'
"That's enough, Teacher. After all, I'm your disciple, right?" Han Li replied with a smile.
"Haha, well said. One day our master-disciple duo will be unmatched, and let them be envious," Guang Ling said, laughing heartily after a brief moment of surprise.
"Teacher will see that day," Han Li said seriously, clenching his fist.
"Come, take me to meet those who have protected you these past few years. I must thank them properly for bringing me such a good disciple."
Guang Ling smiled, took Han Li by the hand, and led him outside.
That meal was quite joyful for both the host and guests. In Guang Ling's good mood, he even praised the three guardians lavishly—yes, lavishly, because normally, with Guang Ling's character, he wouldn't even bother with low-ranking soul masters. He even promised them one reasonable request each.
Ma Xiuno, Lord Xiao, and Su Yuntao were overwhelmed by this favor but, under Han Li's suggestion, each made a suitable request. Guang Ling did not hesitate and sent out the orders on the spot. In a few days, the three of them would surely receive good news.
Han Li was genuinely happy for the three, but he was still weak and could not repay them adequately. For now, he could only rely on his teacher's power to give something in return.
Knowing that Guang Ling would soon take Han Li away, the three spent quite some time chatting with Han Li before reluctantly saying their goodbyes.
Having already prepared, Han Li gathered all the servants of his residence, compensated them with six months' wages, and dismissed them. Then he brought Xiu'er to his teacher's side.
After gently locking the door, Han Li glanced back at the place where he had lived for nearly three years, then turned to join Guang Ling and Xiu'er, who were waiting nearby.
Without saying much, Guang Ling picked up both Han Li and Xiu'er. His ice-blue wings spread wide, and under the astonished gazes of the people of Nuoding City, they soared into the sky.
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