Time passed as the Azure Bull Python slowly lowered its head, deep in thought after confirming that Lin Mu wasn't lying.
Compared to sacrificing itself to Tang San, it preferred becoming Lin Mu's soul spirit.
On one hand, the Titan Giant Ape had already sacrificed itself to Lin Mu, so it naturally wanted to be with Er Ming and be resurrected together.
On the other hand, Lin Mu's talent and strength were far more terrifying, increasing its chances of becoming a divine beast.
Just as the Azure Bull Python was still thinking, Tang San and Xiao Wu approached.
Seeing Lin Mu's interest in Da Ming, Xiao Wu immediately became unhappy and muttered, "Teacher Lin Mu, Da Ming should be sacrificed to Brother."
Hearing this, the Azure Bull Python felt a pang of resentment.
It felt like nothing more than an object.
Although it had mentally prepared itself for sacrifice, Xiao Wu's reaction still chilled it to the bone.
"Xiao Wu, since Master needs it, let Da Ming sacrifice himself for Master. I'm only level 66 now, there's no need to rush to obtain a soul ring," Tang San said calmly.
He had indeed been eyeing the Azure Bull Python's soul ring before, but compared to his master's kindness, a 100,000-year soul ring meant nothing.
Besides, he already had a 100,000-year soul ring from the Blue Silver King, making it even more compatible with the Blue Silver Emperor than the Azure Bull Python.
Hearing Tang San willingly give it up, Lin Mu smiled in satisfaction.
Sure enough, compared to Xiao Wu, this ungrateful rabbit, Little San was much better. His years of teaching had not been in vain.
After a moment, Lin Mu said irritably,
"The Azure Bull Python's soul ring isn't suitable for Little San. Its effect isn't even as good as his sixth spirit ring. Besides, with me here, why would you need to worry about it?"
Hearing this reasonable explanation, Xiao Wu showed a hint of embarrassment.
She had initially thought Lin Mu coveted Da Ming's soul ring, but then realized that Lin Mu's last two soul rings were of much higher quality. How could he possibly want Da Ming's?
Even if he did, his strength was enough to help Tang San hunt other 100,000-year soul beasts.
At this moment, the Azure Bull Python extended its head toward Xiao Wu and said in a deep voice, "Sister Xiao Wu, I'll listen to you. Whoever you tell me to sacrifice to, I will."
"Da Ming…"
After a moment of silence, reluctance flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes.
But for the sake of being reunited in the God Realm, she slowly said, "Da Ming, just do as he says."
Hearing this, the Azure Bull Python no longer hesitated and nodded to Lin Mu, indicating its willingness to become his soul spirit.
Next, Lin Mu released his nine soul rings.
Unlike the soul spirit method developed ten thousand years later, Lin Mu did not intend to let the Azure Bull Python's soul reside in his Spiritual Sea. Instead, he would attach it to his sixth soul ring.
Under Lin Mu's guidance, the Azure Bull Python immediately mobilized all the energy within its body.
As the immense energy surged into Lin Mu, its soul was also drawn into the sixth soul ring.
For a while, Lin Mu sat cross-legged, absorbing the energy while stabilizing the soul.
Half an hour later, his sixth soul ring had completely transformed into a blood-red color.
Five black and four red soul rings, an exceptionally striking configuration.
And this was only the beginning. Once he found five more soul spirits, all nine soul rings would become uniformly red.
"Come out, Da Ming!"
After standing up, Lin Mu called out with a slightly playful tone. His sixth soul ring flashed, and the Azure Bull Python emerged in spirit form.
It was about a meter long and looked surprisingly cute.
"This is a soul spirit?"
Upon seeing the miniature Azure Bull Python, Tang San and Xiao Wu leaned closer, their eyes shining with curiosity. They hadn't expected it to look like this.
Being stared at by the two made the Azure Bull Python feel uneasy.
Still, it felt fortunate to have become Lin Mu's soul spirit. Not only did it have a chance to enter the God Realm, but it could also retain its consciousness, an unparalleled blessing.
"Little San, this is the Azure Bull Python's right arm soul bone. Absorb it."
Before the process, Lin Mu had specifically instructed the Azure Bull Python to condense the soul bone into a right arm bone to avoid producing a torso bone.
Although he still lacked a torso soul bone, he had no interest in this one, it was too low in quality.
The torso bone was the most important, and he had a better target in mind.
"Thank you, Master!"
Tang San gladly accepted it.
He knew Lin Mu already had a right arm soul bone, and pretending to refuse would only be pointless.
Soon, Tang San began absorbing the soul bone, while Lin Mu stabilized his cultivation.
His soul power had already reached the peak of level 98. Once he found a suitable soul spirit, he could break through to level 99.
An hour later, Tang San finished absorbing it, breaking through to level 68.
Afterward, Lin Mu led the two out of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Shortly after returning to Heaven Dou City, Lin Mu entrusted Tang San with the task of building their new power.
Tang San showed no complaints, on the contrary, he was full of enthusiasm.
He first recruited most members of the Royal Fighting Team, especially Ye Lingling and the Shi brothers, who were crucial to the new force.
Except for Ning Rongrong and Osler, everyone agreed to join.
To improve their strength, Lin Mu provided pills that could increase their soul power by two to three levels in a short time.
After more than three years of training, Ye Lingling had reached level 59, only one step away from becoming a Soul Emperor.
Next, Tang San recruited Tai Tan from the Power Clan.
Although they already had the Hammer Hall, they needed more manpower to quickly establish a new force.
Upon hearing Tang San's plan, Titan said in a deep voice, "Young Master, establishing a power is not easy. Have you discussed this with Master?"
"He's long dead. If you dare mention him again, don't blame me for taking action,"
Tang San said coldly.
He had never liked Tai Tan.
If it weren't for using him to connect with other single-attribute clans, he wouldn't have had any dealings with that drunkard's dog.
"Master is dead?!"
Titan's expression changed drastically. He muttered in disbelief, "With Master's strength, how could he have been killed? It must have been a conspiracy."
Seeing this, Tang San's face darkened, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
This old man was forcing his hand.
Meanwhile, Lin Mu was not idle. He first went to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, then to the Godwind Academy.
Over the past year, the Spirit Hall had been aggressively suppressing and absorbing various forces, including the Five Elemental Academies.
Because of this, Lin Mu planned to incorporate Godwind Academy, Skywater Academy, Blazing Academy, and Thunderclap Academy into a single new academy under their faction.
He intended to use this to gather the faith of elemental soul masters in preparation for becoming a god.
At the same time, he was also considering what name to give this new force.