"The Radiant Evernight Beast?"
As soon as the Grand Elder mentioned the Spirit Beast's name, Yu Xiaogang immediately searched his memories for everything he knew about it.
The Radiant Evernight Beast was an incredibly rare Spirit Beast.
Its rarity was on par with—or perhaps even greater than—that of the Radiant Elemental Dragon.
Naturally, such rarity was accompanied by extraordinary strength.
Once it reached the ten-thousand-year level, the Radiant Evernight Beast could dominate an entire Spirit Beast forest.
The source of its terrifying power lay in its unique combination of attributes.
Light... and Darkness.
These two completely opposing attributes should never have been able to coexist.
Even if they did, they should have interfered with one another.
Yet within the Radiant Evernight Beast, they existed in perfect harmony.
Not only did they coexist peacefully, but they also complemented each other.
The reason for this miracle was the beast's signature ability—
Light-Dark Conversion.
During battle, the Radiant Evernight Beast could freely switch between its two forms.
It could become either a being of pure Light or one shrouded entirely in Darkness.
Regardless of which form it adopted, its strength remained unchanged.
Only its fighting style differed.
Because of this remarkable ability, countless Spirit Masters had attempted to hunt the Radiant Evernight Beast for its Spirit Ring...
Only to return empty-handed.
---
As these memories surfaced, Yu Xiaogang's heartbeat quickened.
"The Radiant Evernight Beast naturally possesses an exceptionally powerful Light Attribute."
"If I can obtain its Spirit Ring..."
"My Light Attribute will become significantly stronger."
"And if my fourth Spirit Ability turns out to be Light-Dark Conversion..."
"I'll gain control over both Light and Darkness."
His breathing grew heavier.
"If, in the future, I can evolve my Light Attribute into Ultimate Light..."
"Wouldn't that mean I'd simultaneously possess Ultimate Light and Ultimate Darkness?"
The thought alone made him swallow hard.
Although Spirit Abilities were partially random...
Spirit Masters generally had a much higher chance of inheriting one of a Spirit Beast's innate abilities.
Since Light-Dark Conversion was the Radiant Evernight Beast's signature skill...
The probability of obtaining it was extremely high.
So...
Should he gamble?
The answer appeared almost instantly.
Yes.
He had to take this gamble.
There were very few Spirit Beasts capable of completely transforming his combat system.
Now that such an opportunity had appeared before him...
Walking away would only leave him with lifelong regret.
Moreover...
The Radiant Evernight Beast was incredibly rare.
Finding one whose age perfectly matched his requirements was even more difficult.
If he missed this chance...
He might never encounter another suitable one again.
Yu Xiaogang refused to let fear rob him of this opportunity.
---
"I originally planned to choose a purely offensive Spirit Ability."
"But after discovering the Radiant Evernight Beast..."
"If I really obtain Light-Dark Conversion..."
"It'll become another mechanism-type Spirit Ability."
Thinking back to his original plan, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but smile.
Plans...
Could never keep up with reality.
---
Having made his decision, Yu Yuanzhen's group immediately began preparing for another journey to the Star Dou Great Forest.
As before...
Yu Yuanzhen would lead the group.
Yu Xiaogang followed beside him.
The Grand Elder...
Lin Lang...
And Bibi Dong...
Would also accompany them.
The Grand Elder hoped to use the opportunity to search for a suitable Spirit Beast for his own ninth Spirit Ring.
At the same time...
His presence would ensure Yu Xiaogang's safety.
As for Lin Lang and Bibi Dong...
Yu Xiaogang's objectives in Heaven Dou City were nearly complete.
Once he successfully absorbed his fourth Spirit Ring, he intended to return to Spirit City and continue his studies.
Naturally...
Lin Lang and Bibi Dong would accompany him.
After everything was finished...
Yu Yuanzhen and the others would escort Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong back to Spirit City before returning to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
---
"Get in."
"We're leaving."
Early the next morning, the group gathered outside their residence in Heaven Dou City.
A luxurious carriage waited before them.
The Grand Elder nodded with satisfaction.
Most people sacrificed comfort for speed when traveling long distances.
The Grand Elder, however, refused to do so.
Especially since Bibi Dong—the disciple of the Spirit Hall Supreme Pontiff—was traveling with them.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect couldn't afford to lose face.
---
"What are you standing there for?"
"Get in."
Yu Xiaogang gently patted Bibi Dong's shoulder.
She had been staring blankly at the carriage.
Instead of answering...
She simply looked at him with an incredibly complicated expression.
Ever since learning that Yu Xiaogang had already reached Rank 40...
Bibi Dong had begun questioning reality itself.
Was this even reasonable?
When she had traveled to the Star Dou Great Forest for her Second Spirit Ring...
Yu Xiaogang had only been obtaining his First Spirit Ring.
Later...
When he arrived in Spirit City...
She had already reached Rank 32.
Yu Xiaogang had only been Rank 24.
Although the gap between them had gradually narrowed...
She could still accept it.
After all...
The higher a Spirit Master's cultivation became, the slower further progress should be.
That was common knowledge.
Then came their time together at Spirit Hall Academy.
Yu Xiaogang advanced from Rank 24 to Rank 30.
Bibi Dong had watched every step of his astonishing progress.
Unwilling to be surpassed...
She began training even harder.
She abandoned many of her hobbies and devoted herself completely to cultivation.
Her efforts paid off.
She had now reached Rank 37.
She considered that excellent progress.
Even her teacher and the Hall's Grand Elders had repeatedly praised her diligence.
She had believed that as long as she continued working this hard...
She would always remain ahead of Yu Xiaogang.
Yet reality had dealt her a heavy blow.
Just over a month earlier...
They had come to Heaven Dou City so Yu Xiaogang could obtain his Third Spirit Ring.
Now...
Only a little more than a month later...
They were leaving again.
This time...
To obtain his Fourth Spirit Ring.
Was this really happening?
The morning she heard he had already reached Rank 40...
Bibi Dong had almost wondered whether she had somehow slept for half a year.
Who advanced through cultivation like this?
Wasn't he practically skipping entire stages of life?
Looking at Yu Xiaogang's youthful face...
Her emotions became increasingly complicated.
She knew her question would be impolite.
Even so...
She couldn't stop herself.
"How exactly..."
"...did your cultivation increase so quickly?"
She didn't believe His Excellency Thunder would ever harm his own son.
So forbidden cultivation methods could immediately be ruled out.
A Spirit Bone?
That was certainly possible.
But Yu Xiaogang had repeatedly stated that he would never absorb a Spirit Bone unless its attributes matched him perfectly.
Under those circumstances...
Bibi Dong genuinely couldn't understand.
What kind of opportunity...
Could allow someone to skip so many cultivation ranks in such a short period of time?
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