After giving the instructions, Xu Jiujiu looked towards Caelus, her tone carrying a trace of imperceptible expectation:
"Caelus, your talent is unprecedented, and your first spirit ring is critically important. We absolutely cannot just settle for anything. We must find the most suitable spirit ring for you. Time-attribute Soul Beasts are certainly rare and hard to find, but related Wind, Light, and Space-attribute Soul Beasts, and even some Mental-attribute Soul Beasts, might bring you powerful Martial Soul Abilities. We must acquire your first spirit ring as soon as possible."
The moment Xu Jiujiu's voice fell, a cold, clear voice sounded directly in the depths of Caelus's mind. It was Istaroth, who was sleeping in his spiritual space.
"How can the power of mortal Soul Beasts contaminate time?"
Istaroth did not say much, but Caelus understood everything instantly. His Martial Soul's rank was very high; the power of Soul Beasts could not influence his Martial Soul. No matter what attribute of spirit ring he absorbed, his Spirit Ability would not change; it would only be Time-based.
This meant that the source of his Martial Soul Abilities relied entirely on the Martial Soul itself, and the spirit ring was more like a key or an energy catalyst.
Similarly, no matter what age limit of spirit ring he absorbed, it could not evolve his Martial Soul, unlike other Soul Masters whose Martial Souls might evolve upon absorbing high-age limit spirit rings.
But Caelus did not care. This only further proved the power of his Martial Soul; even a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring could not cause his Martial Soul to transform, demonstrating its high rank.
As for the safety of traveling to the Star Dou Great Forest, Caelus was not worried.
With Nebula Douluo Man Yi, this powerful Titled Douluo, escorting them, as long as they did not delve into the core area and provoke those terrifying existences, they could practically walk unimpeded in the mixed and outer areas.
Xu Jiujiu had her own reasons for making this decision.
She looked at Caelus and added:
"Actually, I also happen to need to acquire my third spirit ring. We can solve both issues on this trip."
Hearing this, Caelus looked at Xu Jiujiu with slight surprise.
A twelve-year-old Spirit Elder? This talent was truly top-tier.
One must know that Xu Jiujiu's Martial Soul was a top-tier support system Martial Soul—the Star Crown.
The speed of Cultivating for support system Soul Masters was inherently slower than for battle Soul Masters, and furthermore, the Star Crown Martial Soul had a unique restriction.
She could only Cultivate at night, utilizing the power of the stars, for her efficiency to reach its peak.
Under such demanding Cultivation conditions, for Xu Jiujiu to still be able to Breakthrough to the Spirit Elder Realm at the age of twelve was absolutely considered an outstanding achievement in the entire Star Crown Martial Soul Legacy history.
"So Your Highness also needs to acquire a spirit ring. That works out perfectly."
Caelus nodded in response.
The carriage changed direction at the fork in the road ahead, speeding towards the Star Dou Great Forest.