Ordinarily, this was an absolute forbidden zone; only powerful experts or nobles holding a token issued by Emperor Xue Ye could enter.
Dugu Bo walked with his hands behind his back, strolling leisurely through the jungle filled with a primitive aura. The Spirit Beasts around that attempted to approach were all terrified by the faint pressure of a Titled Douluo emanating from him, shivering and scattering in all directions.
He turned his head and looked at Ning Rongrong. "There is a wide variety of Spirit Beast species in this Core Zone. Although they aren't as wild and unrestrained as those in the Sunset Forest or the Star Dou Great Forest, they have the advantage of pure Bloodlines and high safety."
"Regarding your second spirit ring, have you thought about what type of Spirit Beast you want to hunt?"
Ning Rongrong nodded and said, "Grandpa Dugu, I already thought about it before we set out. According to the Legacy of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the second Spirit Ability is a speed boost."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded slightly in agreement.
"Since you've decided on the speed type, do you have a target in mind?"
"There are many agility-attack system Spirit Beasts in this forest. Wind Chime Birds, Ghost Tigers, Lightning Sables... they are all good choices."
Ning Rongrong smiled. "Any agility-attack type Spirit Beast will do."
"In any case, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit is quite special. It doesn't have very strict requirements for the Spirit Beast's Bloodline or species."
"As long as it's an agility-attack type and its age is sufficient, it can grant my Spirit the fixed Spirit Ability of'Speed Boost'."
It was exactly as Ning Rongrong said.
The reason the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was known as the support Spirit with the strongest versatility was because its Spirit Ability effects were extremely stable.
As long as she obtained her second spirit ring.
Whether the Spirit Beast was a fast-running leopard or a fast-flying bird.
The final effect would be the same: providing teammates with a speed boost based on a percentage of her own spirit power.
This shared a similar wonder with Ye Lengleng's Nine Heart Begonia Spirit.
The Nine Heart Begonia was even more extreme. No matter what spirit ring was absorbed, there was only ever one Spirit Ability: area-of-effect group healing.
The number and age of the spirit rings only allowed her to have more spirit power reserves and stronger healing effects.
Therefore, for top-tier support Spirits like theirs, they often prioritized the age when obtaining spirit rings, without needing to obsess over the rarity of the Spirit Beast.
Of course, this was just the traditional view from before.
Lin Yuan listened from the side, but he had different plans in mind.
Now that Ye Lengleng had absorbed the Medicinal Pill refined from the "Nine Nether Soul-Returning Grass," her Nine Heart Begonia Spirit had undergone a fundamental transformation, and the curse was broken.
Perhaps in the future, her Spirit's development direction wouldn't have to be limited to simple group healing.
Although the Nine Heart Begonia's healing ability was peerless, there was still room to explore in areas like single-target emergency treatment and life force restoration (at higher levels).
Moreover, since Lin Yuan was here now.
The spirit rings Ye Lengleng absorbed in the future should naturally get as close as possible to top-tier life attributes.
Although the Spirit's characteristics meant there were no absorption restrictions.
However, the more a Spirit Beast's spirit ring aligned with the Nine Heart Begonia's "Life" Origin attribute, the greater the help to the Spirit's potential evolution would undoubtedly be!
But for now, the urgent priority was to first resolve the issue of Ning Rongrong's second spirit ring... In the following days.
Led by Dugu Bo, the group began a carpet search in the core area.
Finding a Spirit Beast that was around five thousand years old and had to be of the agility-attack system was not an easy task.
Although there were many Spirit Beasts here, most did not meet the requirements.
Either the age was too low, only one or two thousand years, which didn't match Ning Rongrong's current Physique.
Or the age was suitable, but it wasn't of the agility-attack type.
This search lasted for a full ten days.
"Roar—!"
Just as everyone was feeling a bit exhausted.
In a dense forest ahead, a low and rapid roar suddenly rang out.
Immediately after, a cyan afterimage darted rapidly between the tree trunks, its speed so fast it was staggering!
"Found it, it's a Phantom Gale Leopard." Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, and he raised his hand to signal everyone to stop.
"Judging by its size and the patterns on its body, its cultivation is around five thousand two hundred years!"
"It matches your requirements perfectly!"
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's Spirits lifted instantly, and she poked her head out from behind Lin Yuan.
The Phantom Gale Leopard was over three meters long, with a streamlined body and tight muscles full of explosive power.
It was staring warily at the group, its four claws slightly bent, ready to launch an attack or flee at any moment.
"That's the one!"
Ning Rongrong waved her small fist excitedly. "Everyone, help me take it down!"
"No problem!"
Lin Yuan, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan exchanged glances and instantly entered a combat state.
Although they were facing a five-thousand-year Spirit Beast, equivalent to a human Spirit Ancestor level combatant, the three of them were not weak!
"Action!"
Following Lin Yuan's command.
"Nine Treasures Turn, Glazed Tile Emerges!"
In the rear, Ning Rongrong immediately summoned the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. "First Verse: Strength!"
Three colored lights landed accurately on Lin Yuan, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan.
A twenty percent strength boost!
"Second Spirit Ability, Charm!"
Xiao Wu took the lead, her eyes instantly turning an eerie pink as two mental fluctuations shot directly into the Phantom Gale Leopard's eyes!
The leopard, which had been preparing to use its speed advantage to maneuver, suddenly froze, a moment of daze appearing in its eyes.
Although Xiao Wu was only a Spirit Grandmaster now, her mental force Realm was extraordinary, and the age of her second spirit ring was over five thousand years.
Controlling this leopard was simply effortless.
This moment of stiffness was fatal!
"First Spirit Ability, Waist Bow!"
Her slender legs instantly exerted force, drawing a sharp arc in the air. This time, she didn't use her battle armor, relying solely on the power of her Physical Body and the explosion of her Soft Technique.
"Bang!"
A heavy and powerful "Shadowless Kick" slammed fiercely into the back of the Phantom Gale Leopard's neck!
"Awoo!"
The Phantom Gale Leopard let out a cry of pain, its massive body stumbling from the kick, nearly collapsing to the ground.
But after all, it was a five-thousand-year top predator.
The intense pain snapped it back to its senses instantly. It roared, its whole body glowing with cyan light as it turned into a whirlwind, attempting to counterattack Xiao Wu.
"Want to hurt her? Have you asked me first?"
A cold voice rang out.
"Spirit Possession!"
Third Spirit Ability, Jade Phosphor Dragon Tail Whip!"
The Jade Phosphor Serpent phantom behind Dugu Yan roared, and that massive snake tail, several meters long, lashed out fiercely toward the Phantom Gale Leopard with a whistle that tore through the air!
This strike not only possessed terrifying power but also carried the corrosive effect of the Serpent Emperor's poison!
"Crack!!"
With a crisp yet heavy explosion, the Phantom Gale Leopard's body, which was just about to jump, was struck mid-air by the giant snake tail!