"Ever since I obtained my first spirit ring, I began consuming Whale Rubber. While my physical constitution was further enhanced, my spirit ring age limits also reached new heights."
Subsequently, five spirit rings appeared beneath Ignaz's feet in sequence: yellow, yellow, purple, black, black. When the fourth ring—a black ten-thousand-year spirit ring—was revealed, Yang Wudi standing nearby was filled with amazement:
"Good gracious! The Alliance Leader's fourth spirit ring is already a ten-thousand-year ring. Is this something a Spirit Master can actually achieve?"
But upon second thought, with the Alliance Leader possessing so many immortal herbs, consuming one or two immortal herbs before absorbing the fourth spirit ring would make it entirely possible to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
Still, he asked curiously: "Alliance Leader, what exactly was the age of the spirit beast your fourth spirit ring absorbed?"
Before Ignaz could answer, the very proud Dugu Bo explained on his behalf:
"Young Ignaz's fourth spirit ring was hunted by this old man personally. The spirit ring came from a 15,000-year Thunder Prison Vine."
"This—"
Yang Wudi was so shocked he couldn't speak. Only after more than ten seconds did he finally say:
"Thunder Prison Vine is a top-tier thunder-attribute plant spirit beast, and it was 15,000 years old at that! Only some thunder-attribute Spirit Emperors or Spirit Sages could absorb spirit beasts of this age and caliber, yet he used it as his fourth spirit ring. Terrifyingly powerful!"
"Could this also be an additional effect of Whale Rubber?"
At this moment, under Yang Wudi's amazed gaze, the spirit power fluctuations around Ignaz increased again. The yellow second ring beneath his feet gradually faded and transformed into a brilliant purple spirit ring.
"???"
"???"
Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi could no longer maintain their composed images. Both widened their eyes, their jaws gradually dropping as they stared in shock at the spirit ring colors Ignaz displayed.
But before they could become overly shocked, Ignaz's originally purple third ring also gradually shifted toward deep purple, with spirit power from the ring itself bursting forth.
The purple third ring had transformed into a pure, flawless, ink-black ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
"This—"
"Am I seeing things?"
Witnessing this scene, Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo suddenly began doubting their own eyes. Could there really exist a Spirit King in this world with yellow, purple, black, black, black spirit rings?
Ignaz looked at the two men who were shocked motionless and said with great confidence:
"Esteemed seniors, this is my true strength. Do you still think Whale Rubber is just some aphrodisiac drug?"
"You little brat, you've hidden things deep enough. You even dared to deceive this old man."
The recovered Dugu Bo walked up to Ignaz, nudged him with his elbow, and spoke with resentment.
Yang Wudi's emotions were even more excited at this moment. He quickly pulled Ignaz in front of him and inquired with great curiosity:
"Alliance Leader! How exactly did you obtain your second and third spirit rings? And their specific ages—you must tell us two old men about all these matters in detail. Does Whale Rubber really have such powerful effects?"
Ignaz looked at the two elders before him, who were as delighted as if they'd discovered treasure, and explained each of their questions one by one:
"Here's what happened: for my second spirit ring, after undergoing water pressure training, consuming three years' worth of Whale Rubber, medicinal baths, and various other conventional body tempering methods, I was able to absorb a thunder-attribute spirit beast of over 1,500 years. As for the third spirit ring, that was quite fortunate..."
When the two elders heard about the Thunder Dragon Fish's sacrifice, they were even more astonished:
"Sacrifice—such a foreign yet beautiful term. Who would have thought you'd luck into something like that?"
"No wonder your third spirit ring appeared in that shocking black color—it was due to spirit beast sacrifice. However, your water pressure body tempering method is indeed not something ordinary people could accept. Can relying solely on consuming Whale Rubber, medicinal baths, and other daily body tempering techniques really enable someone to achieve a thousand-year second ring?"
Although Ignaz's spirit ring configuration was right there before Yang Wudi's eyes, he still found it somewhat hard to believe internally.
However, regarding Whale Rubber's ability to improve a Spirit Master's spirit ring age absorption limits, Yang Wudi believed this without doubt.
At this moment, the more Dugu Bo looked at Ignaz, the more he liked him. This was different from his previous approval, which was like treating a disciple or son-in-law—now it was like his own biological son, making Dugu Bo treasure him even more.
"Young Ignaz, if I'm not mistaken, you have at least one spirit bone inside your body that can conceal spirit ring auras, right?"
"Yes!"
Ignaz nodded: "Indeed, I have a simulation-type spirit bone."
Dugu Bo nodded with great satisfaction. He didn't ask for detailed information about the spirit bone, since Ignaz could be said to have grown up under his watch, and steady character was Ignaz's greatest trait.
In the next second, Ignaz spoke again:
"My situation shouldn't be exposed yet—it's best if only we three know. Grandfather, you absolutely must not tell little sister about my breakthrough in spirit ring age limits. Otherwise, if she gets excited and tries to absorb higher-age spirit rings in the future, causing unexpected accidents, that would be problematic."
"Of course I know that, you don't need to specifically remind me."
Dugu Bo understood his granddaughter's character very well—strong-willed but unwilling to admit defeat. If Yan Yan learned her husband's spirit ring configuration was so heaven-defying, it would inevitably affect her cultivation mindset in the future.
For this reason, Dugu Bo's expression became serious, and he had to warn Ignaz:
"Boy, you should tell her the truth about this matter yourself, but only after she breaks through to Spirit Sage or even Spirit Douluo can you reveal your spirit ring secrets."
"Understood, I know what to do about this matter."
After hearing this, Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo both smiled happily. They were both prepared to work hard for that obsession in Ignaz's heart.
Just as Dugu Bo was about to immediately depart for Vast Sea City to purchase Whale Rubber in bulk, Ignaz took the Blue Silver Emperor from his treasure bag:
"Grandfather, please plant this Blue Silver Grass in the medicine garden first. This Blue Silver Grass is very important to Lingling."
"Since I'll be passing by on the way south anyway, I'll take this Blue Silver Grass to the medicine garden as well."
Regarding the Blue Silver Emperor in Ignaz's hand, Dugu Bo had already heard from Yan Yan about it. This Blue Silver Grass emperor had the potential to grow into a 100,000-year spirit beast. Planting it in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well could greatly accelerate its growth.
However, as it grew stronger in the future, he would need to carefully monitor it to prevent accidents.
Afterward, Ignaz left the Breaking Clan with satisfaction, while Yang Wudi led some disciples with high pill refining talent to engage in pill refinement day and night. Dugu Bo also utilized his Titled Douluo advantages, constantly traveling between the Breaking Clan and coastal cities, using his wealth to purchase large quantities of Whale Rubber.