In the valley, the black light receded.
Di Tian's figure fully solidified. His oppressive gaze swept rapidly across the surroundings, and only after confirming that no powerful enemies were lurking did he fix his eyes on Wang Qiuer.
"Auspicious Beast, why did you use the Outrage? Who is threatening you?" Di Tian's voice was deep, carrying a stern authority that brooked no offense.
The reason he had arrived so quickly was precisely because he had sensed the aura of the Auspicious Beast's True Blood through the connection created by that Outrage. To him, the safety of the Auspicious Beast was above all else.
Wang Qiuer shook her head, her expression serious and urgent. She wasted no time and spoke directly, "Di Tian, I am in no danger."
"I summoned you because I want you to tell me about the knowledge of soul core condensation—especially the handling methods after spirit power transforms from liquid to solid, and how to construct a stable soul core architecture."
After hearing this, Di Tian froze in place.
The violent aura he had prepared to unleash instantly stalled, and a look of extreme bewilderment appeared on his face.
"You want to learn about soul cores?" Di Tian frowned, doubt filling his eyes.
"You have only recently transformed into human form. Your current cultivation is still very far from being able to condense a soul core."
"A soul core is the foundation for impacting higher realms. Telling you now would be of no benefit to you and might even interfere with your perception of your origin."
Wang Qiuer took a deep breath and recounted in detail everything she had observed at the academy, as well as the current anomalies occurring within Liu Yuan's body.
She especially emphasized the situation where the spirit power within Liu Yuan had spontaneously solidified, severely damaging his meridians.
As Di Tian listened to Wang Qiuer's narration, his gaze gradually shifted from confusion to shock, finally settling into deep contemplation.
"Seventeen years old, Rank 73, spontaneous solidification of spirit power?" Di Tian repeated softly.
As the only Beast God in the world to possess complementary Yin and Yang dual soul cores, he understood all too well what this meant.
It meant that this human named Liu Yuan might be able to successfully condense his first soul core right now. Then, upon becoming a Titled Douluo, he could condense a second soul core—and even at Rank 99, it might be possible for him to condense a third soul core…
This human's future was truly limitless.
However, Di Tian did not dwell on this thought for long.
A moment later, an expression of sudden realization appeared on his face.
He looked at Wang Qiuer, and there was even a trace of relief and praise in his eyes.
"I see. Auspicious Beast, you truly are far-sighted," Di Tian nodded, speaking as if to himself.
"You intend to use this critical moment of life and death to give him this top-secret knowledge, using it to exchange for his absolute trust."
"This human possesses many secrets. If we can thoroughly win him over to the Spirit Beast camp through this method, it would be of inestimable value to the Lord's great plan of restoration."
"For the future of Spirit Beasts, you did not hesitate to consume your True Blood to summon me. This heart and resolve—I, Di Tian, truly admire."
Wang Qiuer was momentarily dumbfounded by Di Tian's analysis.
She opened her mouth, wanting to explain that she hadn't thought that far ahead at all.
She simply didn't want to see the benefactor who had saved her die for no reason. That heart-wrenching feeling she experienced when she saw him in pain was her only motivation.
But seeing Di Tian's "I understand you" expression, Wang Qiuer knew any explanation would be pointless—and time was of the essence.
"Di Tian, regardless of what you think, teach me the knowledge first," Wang Qiuer urged.
Di Tian no longer hesitated.
Since the Auspicious Beast was carrying out a mission of "infiltration and recruitment," he naturally had to cooperate fully.
He extended a finger. A point of black light condensed at its tip as he began to systematically explain the structural principles of a soul core to Wang Qiuer.
"The transition of spirit power from liquid to solid is an inevitable result of quantitative change leading to qualitative change."
"But solidified spirit power is extremely heavy and sharp. Without a core to guide it, it will indeed destroy the meridians."
"Tell him not to forcibly suppress those crystals. Instead, he should follow the attributes of his twin spirits. One is Water, and the other is Space and Dragon—both are naturally excellent mediums."
"Let him try to guide the solid spirit power in the form of a 'vortex,' seeking a point of balance within opposing rotations."
"This is the embryonic form of Yin and Yang complementarity. Though dangerous, it is a viable path."
Di Tian explained everything in meticulous detail, from the arrangement of spirit power to the microscopic manipulation of mental force, holding nothing back.
With the aid of the Eye of Destiny, Wang Qiuer forcibly imprinted this obscure and profound knowledge into her mind.
Half an hour later, the explanation came to an end.
"I've remembered it all," Wang Qiuer nodded to Di Tian. "I'm going back now."
"Go, then," Di Tian waved his hand. Watching the direction where Wang Qiuer departed in a flash of golden light, he spoke with a tone of relief.
"For the future of our Spirit Beasts, for the Lord's mission, the Auspicious Beast is truly working hard."
"Even lowering her status to please a human—this spirit of sacrifice is something even I, Di Tian, feel inferior to."
…
Meanwhile, in Bright Capital.
Wang Qiuer traveled at full speed without stopping, following the location stored in her memory until she arrived directly in front of Liu Yuan's Duke's Mansion.
The defenses of the Duke's Mansion were extremely tight, especially during such a sensitive period.
Just as Wang Qiuer approached the main gate, a bone-chilling aura instantly locked onto her.
The Snow Empress's figure appeared soundlessly atop the eaves. Looking down at Wang Qiuer from above, her eyes were filled with deep vigilance.
"Who are you, and what are you here for?" the Snow Empress asked coldly, her voice like frost.
Although the Snow Empress was powerful, her situation was special, and ordinary people could not see through her disguise.
"I am his classmate. I have urgent business with Liu Yuan regarding his health," Wang Qiuer replied calmly as she looked up.
"He is cultivating and is at a critical moment. He cannot see anyone for the time being," the Snow Empress refused outright. She knew Liu Yuan's spirit power was currently in chaos and would never allow outsiders to disturb him.
Wang Qiuer did not get angry. She sat down on the stone step beside the main gate and spoke in a gentle tone.
"I know he is cultivating, and I also know what difficulties he has encountered."
"Since I can't see him now, I will wait here. When he is willing to see me, I will go in."
The Snow Empress looked at the golden figure seated at the gate, her brows knitting slightly.
She could sense no killing intent from Wang Qiuer—only a sincere anxiety.
"Suit yourself," the Snow Empress snorted coldly. Her figure vanished into the darkness once more, though her mental force remained locked onto Wang Qiuer.
Wang Qiuer sat on the stone step, resting her chin in her hands.
She could feel the violently fluctuating aura deep within the Duke's Mansion.
"Liu Yuan, you must hold on."
She gazed at the tightly shut gates of the Duke's Mansion and murmured silently in her heart.