He deeply felt Castorice's Breakthrough, and it was indeed a joyous occasion.
Although his main body was a bit lacking, progressing from Rank 12 to Rank 24 in two years was astounding to the outside world. However, compared to Castorice's rocket-like speed, it indeed paled in comparison.
But he harbored no jealousy or anxiety, for Castorice was him, and he was Castorice.
The power of the Holy Spirit Cult, as long as no unexpected incidents occurred, would surely be his to command in the future.
Castorice's prestige within the Holy Spirit Cult grew daily. Relying on her esteemed position as the Death Saintess, Ye Xishui's support, and her terrifying talent and Golden Descendant Physique that crushed all peers, even many Titled Douluo-level Elders and venerables treated her with utmost respect.
This status was simply incomparable to his current so-called 'rising sun' status within this Elementary Soul Master Academy.
However, the appearance of Dugu Bo still surprised him somewhat.
"Dugu Bo... I didn't expect even him to be chosen by the myriad karma true blood and revived in this era."
Caelus murmured inwardly.
The old poisoner himself, an ordinary Titled Douluo, might not be top-tier in the Holy Spirit Cult where experts were as numerous as clouds. However, the secrets he knew were invaluable.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Caelus knew very well that this treasure land was located in the Sunset Forest.
But the exact location? In the vast forest, without precise guidance, it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
If he could directly obtain the exact location through Dugu Bo, it would undoubtedly save countless efforts in searching. More importantly, it would maximize the avoidance of 'beating the grass to startle the snake'.
"Too much commotion might attract the attention of the Clear Sky Sect..."
Caelus's gaze narrowed slightly.
Moreover, he was even more wary of that existence high up in the God Realm.
If possible, Caelus absolutely did not want to personally set foot in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Who knew if that Sea God, whose magnanimity was questionable, had left any hidden contingencies or surveillance there?
Huo Yuhao's future ability to come and go freely, picking Immortal Herbs as if entering an uninhabited land, was because he was the Son of Luck, the son-in-law chosen by the God King and an important future chess piece.
But Caelus was not.
Those Immortal Herbs indeed had astonishing effects and would be of great benefit to him.
But to expose himself to the potential gaze of that God King for the sake of some Immortal Herbs, the risk and reward were completely disproportionate.
Given Tang San's emphasis on the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Caelus had every reason to believe that it was very likely under the indirect surveillance of the God King.
After all, not only did Sea God Tang San arrange a poison array there, but he also left the Medicine and Poison chapters of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, waiting for the destined ones.
Caelus didn't believe there was no trickery involved.
"So, even if I want the Immortal Herbs, I must never go personally."
Caelus made his decision.
The risk was too high; it wasn't worth the gain.
And Dugu Bo was a perfect candidate.
He was originally the first owner of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. For him to retrieve his own belongings was rightful and proper.
Even if detected, the Karma would mainly fall on Dugu Bo.
And given the relationship between Tang San and Dugu Bo, it was very possible for Dugu Bo to successfully obtain the Immortal Herbs.
"The key lies in how to subtly guide Dugu Bo through Castorice, making him 'voluntarily' remember and be willing to return to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and furthermore,'share' the harvest..."
Caelus pondered silently.
Castorice's status in the Holy Spirit Cult was extraordinary, but directly ordering a Titled Douluo-level venerable to do personal errands, especially to explore such an important treasure land, still required strategy.
Perhaps they could start from the angle that 'the vitality contained in the Immortal Herbs can allow Nirvana Corpse to avoid devouring the vitality of living people'?
Nirvana Corpses were all deceased, inherently craving the vitality of living beings. Once they went without devouring living vitality for an extended period, they would weaken, eventually even dying again.
Dugu Bo, having lived a second life, even as a Nirvana Corpse, did not wish to die casually. After all, one of the prerequisites for being chosen by the myriad karma true blood was to have obsession and unwillingness before death.
Dugu Bo was clearly the same. Although he was a person of both good and evil, he did not wish to casually devour the lives of innocents.
During this time, he had been satiating his hunger with the vitality of Soul Beasts in the Evil Demon Forest.
If there was a method that allowed Nirvana Corpses to survive without harming living people, many Nirvana Corpses would be willing.
"No need to rush. Even without Immortal Herbs, I can still ascend to the throne."
Under the starry sky, Caelus gently exhaled, the night breeze stirring his silver hair.
Immortal Herbs were merely an aid. Even without them, he would eventually step onto that supreme throne.
Three years passed like a white steed flashing past a crevice.
His time at the Star Luo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy was about to conclude.
Caelus was now an eleven-year-old youth.
His Physique had grown considerably, shedding some of his childish immaturity, his features becoming clear and sharp.
His short silver hair remained striking, making his shattered golden eyes appear even deeper and more composed.
Though still young, the demeanor he exuded in silence already subtly commanded respect.
His Soul Power cultivation had steadily risen over these three years, climbing from the initial Rank 24 to the current Rank 38.
When he broke through the Rank 30 threshold, Nebula Douluo Man Yi personally escorted him to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt his third spirit ring—a spirit ring nearly seven thousand years old, solidifying his spirit ring configuration at yellow, purple, purple.
Although it couldn't compare to Castorice's terrifying configuration of two purple and one black, at his age, it was astounding, enough to overpower most so-called geniuses.
His three years of academy life were peaceful yet not without ripples.
Daily Cultivation, classes, and companionship with a few familiar individuals formed the main rhythm of his life.
Xu Yun remained the tomboy princess with boundless energy and a dream of joining the army, yet she always unconsciously showed a hint of dependence and trust in front of Caelus.
Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, the twin sisters, had long been Caelus's most devoted little fans. Their personalities remained lively and cheerful, and their Soul Power cultivation had steadily risen to Rank 27, making them quite outstanding control system Soul Masters in the academy.
Dai Huabin, the legitimate son of the Duke of White Tiger, remained Caelus's primary "rival" in the academy.
Over three years, he challenged Caelus no less than dozens of times, but without exception, all ended in defeat.
Repeatedly fighting despite repeated losses, this persistence even earned him a sliver of recognition from Caelus.
Now, although Dai Huabin still aimed to surpass Caelus, his eyes held less of the initial disdain and hostility, replaced by a greater respect for a strong opponent.
He had also broken through Rank 30, though a little later, and his Rank was still not as high as Caelus's.
He always harbored a determination, firmly believing that if he and Zhu Lu used their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, "Hell White Tiger," they would surely defeat Caelus.
However, two against one was already unfair, and using a Martial Soul Fusion Skill would be an unchivalrous victory. This pride, belonging to the legitimate son of the Duke of White Tiger, kept him from ever putting this idea into practice.