Douluo Continent: My name is Yang Jian, and I achieved sainthood through my physical body.

Wuhun City is not far from the Star Dou Great Forest.

With Yue Guan's flying speed as a titled Douluo, the three of them arrived at the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest in less than half an hour.

From the air, the boundless forest stretches to the horizon, lush and verdant, like a green ocean.

Deep in the forest, the low roars of beasts could be heard from time to time, rising and falling, revealing a primal wildness.

Yue Guan landed with the two on an open space, releasing his soul power to drive away all the low-level soul beasts within a hundred meters.

"Stay close to me and don't get lost," Yue Guan instructed. "The Star Dou Great Forest is different from the Soul Hunting Forest outside. The further you go in, the higher the cultivation level of the soul beasts."

"Although I can protect you, there are always unexpected events."

Hu Liena abandoned her relaxed demeanor and nodded earnestly.

Yang Jian silently observed the surrounding environment.

The three began to venture deeper into the forest.

Yue Guan walked at the front, his soul power perception fully activated, and nothing within a radius of several miles could escape his perception.

Hu Liena followed in the middle, her eyes occasionally scanning the surrounding bushes and tree canopies, searching for traces of the soul beasts.

Yang Jian walked at the back, his steps steady and unhurried.

After searching for about two hours, Yue Guan suddenly stopped.

Hu Liena followed his gaze, and after a moment, lowered her voice and called out, "Over there!"

She pointed to a thicket of bushes to her right.

The three approached quietly and, through the gaps in the bushes, saw a two-meter-long earthworm gnawing on a low-lying plant.

Its scales gleamed golden in the sunlight filtering through the leaves, and its limbs were short and thick, yet it appeared quite powerful.

"A Golden Earth Dragon, an earth-attribute soul beast, renowned for its strength and defense." Hu Liena turned to Yang Jian, her tone tentative, "Junior Brother, what do you think of this one?"

"Although it can't compare to the Titan Ape, its lifespan of around four hundred years is just within the limit of the first spirit ring, and it's very suitable for weapon spirits."

Yang Jian glanced at the golden earth dragon and shook his head expressionlessly.

"don't want."

Hu Liena was taken aback: "Why?"

"The age limit is too low," Yang Jian said calmly.

Hu Liena's eyes widened, wondering if she had misheard.

"Four hundred years is too low?" Her voice rose several decibels. "That's already the standard limit for the first spirit ring. Do you know what four hundred and twenty-three years means? That's experience gained by countless spirit masters with their lives..."

Yang Jian was somewhat frustrated. This was yet another child whose theory had been plagiarized by Yu Xiaogang and who had been misled.

That's right, normally 423 years is indeed the limit for the first spirit ring, but there are also abnormal phenomena.

For example, those who are naturally physically strong, or those who have been training diligently since the age of six, or those who have taken a rare and precious ingredient like whale gelatin.

If one only absorbs a first spirit ring that is around 423 years old, their future achievements will definitely be reduced.

Speaking of whale glue.

Should I tell the Spirit Hall about the function of this thing?

"Nana."

Just then, Yue Guan suddenly spoke, interrupting Hu Liena.

He smiled knowingly and waved to her.

"Don't be impatient."

"If Yang Jian were to absorb a mere four-hundred-year-old soul ring, it would be detrimental to him."

Hu Liena was completely stunned.

She didn't understand why Elder Ju would say such a thing.

The limit of the first spirit ring is 423 years. This is an ironclad rule in the spirit master world for thousands of years, and no one has ever broken it.

Judging from Elder Ju's words, Yang Jianjian's absorbed soul rings were likely to be much older than this?

She wanted to ask more, but Yue Guan had already turned around and continued walking forward.

"Let's go, keep searching. There aren't any suitable spirit rings for him here."

……

On the first day, nothing was gained.

Although there are many spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, the Titan Giant Ape and the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear are not ordinary spirit beasts that can be seen everywhere.

They searched the area where the outer and middle perimeters met for a whole day, but didn't even see a trace of either of these soul beasts.

As night fell, Yue Guan stopped by a stream.

"We'll camp here tonight."

He looked around and, after confirming there was no danger, sat cross-legged by the campfire, closed his eyes to rest, and kept his soul power perception covering the area around the camp.

Hu Liena was exhausted and plopped down on a rock by the stream, rubbing her aching legs.

She glanced at Yang Jian secretly and was surprised to find that the six-year-old child looked perfectly normal and didn't even seem to be breathing.

"How come this kid's stamina is better than mine...?"

She muttered something to herself, but was too embarrassed to ask.

Yang Jian leaned against a large tree, seemingly resting, but in reality, he was silently circulating the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique.

Nothing happened that night.

The next morning, the three ate a simple meal of dry rations and continued their journey deeper into the territory.

After searching for another two hours, Yue Guan suddenly stopped and turned his gaze to the dense forest ahead.

Hu Liena followed his gaze, her eyes lighting up instantly, but then a look of regret appeared on her face.

The three of them walked through a thicket of bushes and finally got a clear look at the spirit beast.

It was a huge ape-like spirit beast, with limbs as thick as tree trunks, squatting beside a fallen ancient tree, tearing apart the remains of its prey.

It wasn't particularly large, but every muscle in it was brimming with explosive power, and a deep rumbling sound could be heard emanating from its chest with each breath.

Titan Ape.

Hu Liena observed carefully for a moment, then lowered her voice and said to Yang Jian, "What a pity. This Titan Giant Ape has been cultivating for at least a thousand years. Its spirit ring is indeed very suitable for you, but the age limit is too high. You simply cannot absorb it."

Yue Guan remained silent, simply watching the Titan Ape as if calculating something.

He didn't speak until after a while.

"Around 2,500 years ago."

"Yang Jian, do you want this Titan Ape?"

Hu Liena thought she had misheard.

Her eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Yue Guan, her voice trembling: "Elder Ju, what are you saying? The first soul ring in 2,500 years! Yang Jian would explode and die if he absorbed it!"

She turned to Yang Jian and quickly advised, "Junior Brother, don't be impulsive!"

"The maximum lifespan of the first spirit ring is 423 years. This is common knowledge in the spirit master world. Beyond this limit, the energy in the spirit ring will burst your meridians, and no one can save you."

"Even if your physical strength is better than the average person, it's still impossible..."

Yang Jian turned his gaze away from the Titan Ape and shook his head.

"The age limit is too short, no thanks."

His tone was flat, as if he were simply saying that the weather was nice today.

Hu Liena's mouth opened and closed repeatedly, like a fish that had been thrown ashore.

She thought she must be hallucinating.

The first spirit ring in 2,500 years is too low?

Does this six-year-old child even know what he's saying?