Whenever soul masters are involved, there is no one who isn't interested in the concept of spirit souls.
Spirit souls can help soul masters break through and even assist them in battles. If one could possess a powerful spirit soul...
Take Paimon's spirit soul, for example. It ranks seventh on the list of fierce beasts. Who could possibly defeat her? And then there's the Snow Empress, a Martial Spirit!
After defeating the Snow Empress, there's still the Martial God...
Beibei's eyes sparkled with golden light. He was on the verge of breaking through to level 40. If he could obtain a spirit soul at level 40, wouldn't he have a significant advantage against soul masters of the same level?
"Your Majesty Ice Empress, can ordinary soul masters also obtain spirit souls?"
Beibei cupped his hands and asked the question that had been on his mind.
If the method to obtain spirit souls was inaccessible to ordinary soul masters, he would have to abandon this idea.
Paimon was a special case. What suited her might not suit everyone.
Hearing this, the Ice Empress glanced at Beibei and nodded. "Whether ordinary soul masters can succeed is not something I am entirely sure of. You would need to ask the Martial God for that."
"This method was created by the Martial God. When Paimon and I merged, the Martial God said the success rate was 98%. In theory, you should also be able to merge with some ordinary spirit souls."
Upon hearing this, the soul masters in the shop were practically glowing with excitement.
The method to obtain spirit souls was viable, and with a 98% success rate, it was practically a guarantee!
Paimon scratched her head and said, "Zhongli created the spirit soul method to reduce the slaughter of soul beasts by soul masters and to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and soul beasts."
"The spirit soul method will definitely be popularized. After all, he is Morax. When he says something, he will make it happen!"
Paimon placed her hands on her hips, her face filled with pride.
Hearing this, Beibei and the others trembled slightly, their expressions a mix of complexity and anticipation.
"If the spirit soul method is to be popularized, it will require a lot of experimentation. I am willing to be the first volunteer and contribute to the popularization of spirit souls!"
Beibei stepped forward, his expression serious.
He chose to trust Zhongli unconditionally. Even if he failed, it would just be his bad luck, and he wouldn't obtain a spirit soul.
But if he succeeded, he would be the first person, aside from Paimon, to "taste the crab"!
"I... I am also willing to contribute to the spirit soul method!"
At this moment, Huo Yuhao put down what he was doing and spoke with a serious expression.
Anything that could help improve his strength, he was willing to try!
Didn't Tang Ya also choose to kill fish to prove her Dao in order to improve her strength?
Seeing this, Paimon scratched her head and said, "Paimon doesn't know when Zhongli will start popularizing spirit souls for everyone, but Paimon will tell him about this."
Beibei and Huo Yuhao were momentarily stunned, then quickly nodded. This was a matter for the gods to decide, and they couldn't influence it.
If only they could be chosen as "test subjects" when the time came!
The group didn't dwell on the matter of spirit souls for too long. After all, there was no point in obsessing over it. They would have to wait for the gods to make their decision!
"Three servings of grilled fish, please!"
In the end, Paimon ordered three servings of grilled fish.
---Meanwhile, at Zhongli's residence.
Zhongli, who was sipping tea, shook his head. Little Paimon couldn't keep anything a secret.
Well, it didn't matter. He would have to popularize it sooner or later.
Since Beibei wanted to be the first "volunteer," he would wait until Beibei reached level 40 before implementing the spirit soul plan. Before that, he would need to prepare the spirit soul space.
Suddenly, Zhongli seemed to sense something. With a wave of his hand, the doors of his residence opened.
Standing outside were Jing Hongchen and four young people.
Three of them were genuinely young, while the other appeared to be in their thirties.
The group of five wore expressions of slight nervousness, especially after hearing the recent "rumors" on their way here. Their reverence for the Martial God had grown even stronger!
The spiritual symbol of the Douluo Continent, the Sea God Tang San, had been utterly crushed by this new god!
Crushed with bare hands...
To think that this Martial God had held something in his hand, carried the Sunset Forest on his back, and then crushed Tang San!
Such power could probably flatten the entire Douluo Continent in an instant!
Fortunately, the Martial God had no such intentions and was merely protecting the small territory of Liyue.
"Grandfather, will the Martial God really meet us?"
A white-haired, red-eyed girl asked Jing Hongchen, her voice trembling with anxiety. She was worried that the legendary Martial God might not be willing to receive them.
"Meng, the Martial God is a very amiable deity. If He is home, He will likely receive us."
As if remembering something, Jing Hongchen glanced at the young man beside him and warned, "Xiao, you must remember, do not show the slightest disrespect to the Martial God. Otherwise, I will disown you as my grandson!"
Xiao Hongchen twitched at the corner of his eye and helplessly spread his hands. His grandfather had already repeated this dozens of times on the way here!
Was he, Xiao Hongchen, really that annoying?
Was he, Xiao Hongchen, really that ignorant of manners?
"Understood, Grandfather," Xiao Hongchen sighed.
"Don't think I'm nagging. I'm saying this for your own good!"
Jing Hongchen spoke with a serious expression.
If it were anyone else, he wouldn't have been so repetitive.
Besides, the number of spots to come to Liyue was limited. Many people had fought for them and failed. If Xiao Hongchen didn't cherish this opportunity, it would be better to give the spot to someone else.
"Yes, I understand," Xiao Hongchen nodded, his voice listless.
The other two "young people" exchanged glances but said nothing.
As the group conversed, the doors of Zhongli's residence opened on their own.
The group immediately fell silent.
Jing Hongchen even straightened his appearance before leading the way into Zhongli's residence.
"Follow me. Don't look at what you shouldn't, and don't say what you shouldn't."
"Yes, Grandfather!" ×2
"Yes, Sect Leader!" ×2
The distance from the entrance of Zhongli's residence to the living room wasn't far. It took the group only a dozen breaths to reach the living room.
Jing Hongchen had met Zhongli twice before. Seeing Zhongli again, his mindset hadn't changed much.
Suddenly, Jing Hongchen seemed to notice something, and his eyes lit up. He couldn't help but feel moved!
He saw that on Zhongli's main seat, there was still the tea he had gifted during his last visit!
Moreover, the tea was open, indicating that Zhongli had indeed been drinking it, and it was placed on the main seat...
This showed that Zhongli held him, Jing Hongchen, in high regard!
The four young people were momentarily stunned when they saw Zhongli, feeling somewhat bewildered.
This Martial God was much "younger" than they had imagined, and also... incredibly handsome and dashing!
Especially his aura, which perfectly complemented his status as a supreme being.
Meng Hongchen stared at Zhongli, her face flushing slightly, her eyes becoming somewhat dazed.
"So handsome!"
Yes, Meng Hongchen was a sucker for good looks. She loved handsome men!