Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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Upon Wang Li's breakthrough, attaining level 20 spirit power, Elder Ling was the first to learn of it, followed closely by the dean. This entire process took less than half an hour.

Upon hearing the news, both of them couldn't stop smiling.

"Hahaha…"

After their laughter, Gorfah inquired with a touch of concern, "Wang Li, cultivating spirit power is indeed important, but it must also be done progressively. In just one semester, you advanced from level 15 to level 20. Have you noticed any adverse effects on your body or your martial spirit?"

Wang Li had anticipated this question and already knew his answer. But he pretended to ponder briefly before responding, "Dean, I haven't noticed any issues. Over the past semester, under Elder Ling's guidance, I trained in the forest behind the academy."

"While training, I found my martial spirit and spirit power to be very active. In this state, my cultivation speed was far faster than usual."

He wasn't lying either. His martial spirit and spirit power were indeed more lively in the forest.

Gorfah and Elder Ling, both well-experienced, considered Wang Li's words and quickly deduced a possibility: "Mimicry… cultivation…"

This explained everything. Since Wang Li's martial spirit was a mutated Blue Silver Grass, finding a suitable mimicry cultivation environment was relatively simple.

With a mutated martial spirit and a matching mimicry environment, Gorfah suddenly wondered if he had set the cultivation level requirement for Wang Li a bit too low.

But it didn't matter. The faster Wang Li cultivated, the happier he was. Producing a student who could rival the talents of great sects would also be a point of pride for Gorfah.

Bringing the conversation back on track, Gorfah looked at Wang Li and said, "You've reached level 20, so it's time to obtain your second spirit ring and officially become a Spirit Grandmaster. As the Student Council President and the talent I've been watching, I'll personally help you hunt a spirit ring. When would you like to set out?"

Hearing this, Wang Li's spirits lifted. Due to the unique laws of Douluo Continent, one must hunt spirit beasts and obtain a spirit ring to break through to the next major level.

He wasn't bothered by the extra responsibilities that came with the title of Student Council President; his goal was to gain the dean's assistance in hunting a spirit beast. Seizing the opportunity, he replied, "Dean, I'm ready to go anytime!"

Gorfah nodded, then turned to Elder Ling, saying, "Elder Ling, please inform Director Yang of the Foreign Affairs Department to arrange a carriage, prepare a token, and bring along healing and detoxification medicines as well as powder to ward off snakes and insects. As for food… prepare enough for half a month."

"With good fortune, we could return in just a few days. But if luck isn't on our side, we might need to stay in the Spirit Beast Forest for a while."

Elder Ling understood; Gorfah was intent on helping Wang Li find a plant-based spirit beast of suitable age and quality. Wang Li certainly deserved this level of care. Elder Ling smiled and said, "Understood!"

Turning back to Wang Li, Gorfah said, "We won't have time today. Get yourself ready, and we'll depart early tomorrow."

Wang Li had no objections and replied readily, "Alright!"

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After leaving the dean's office, Elder Ling gave Wang Li a few final reminders, instructing him to stay close to the dean while in the Spirit Beast Forest. Despite Wang Li's abilities, he was still no match for spirit beasts of high age.

Wang Li agreed to everything, and only then did Elder Ling leave, satisfied. Wang Li returned to his dormitory, only to find Wang Sheng looking at him as though he were some kind of mythical creature. Wang Li immediately understood and smiled.

"So, you already heard!"

Wang Sheng swallowed nervously before asking, "Word got out through the Student Council—do you really have level 20 spirit power now?"

Secrets cease to be secrets once they're out, so Wang Li simply nodded. "That's right. I broke through not long ago."

Hearing Wang Li confirm it himself, Wang Sheng's face twisted in exaggerated disbelief. He had broken through to level 13 four months prior and was working hard to reach level 14, hoping that by the end of the year, he might finally catch up to Wang Li's level. But now, he realized that Wang Li had once again left him far behind. His face turned sour with frustration, but then an idea struck him.

"Wang Li, with your current cultivation speed and spirit power level, I'd wager not even Tang San and Xiao Wu could keep up with you."

Sitting on his bed, Wang Li paused at the comment, then laughed. "It's not that I'm training faster. It's just that the Spirit Master Academy provides me with an ideal environment. Meanwhile, Tang San is at Nuoding Academy, forging every day, and Xiao Wu spends all her time playing around. No matter how talented they are, they're wasting their potential."

Wang Sheng nodded in agreement, clearly acknowledging Wang Li's point. "Tang San and Xiao Wu are already Spirit Masters, yet they're still at Nuoding Academy. I can't understand what they're thinking."

Wang Li leaned back, lying on his bed. He knew the reason: Yu Xiaogang, Shrek… an academy that only accepts "monsters." Its teaching philosophy and learning environment are not even on par with the Intermediate Spirit Master Academy. The so-called faculty is just a bunch of battle-hardened brutes who know nothing about teaching.

Whatever. It wasn't like he had any intention of going there.

The next day!

Wang Li boarded a carriage with Gorfah, leaving Leika Academy and heading toward the Spirit Beast Forest.

On the carriage, Gorfah waved his hand, and a heap of food, various potions, and supplies all vanished. He then looked at Wang Li and smiled. "A storage spirit guide. With focused training, you'll soon earn one yourself."

Wang Li nodded in response. "Understood!"

Then Gorfah moved on to the main topic. "For your second spirit ring, I have two suggestions. One option is to focus on enhancing yourself—further improving the flexibility and durability of your martial spirit. The other option is to affect your enemies. I know of several plant-type spirit beasts whose pollen induces drowsiness, and whose floral scent weakens opponents, sometimes even containing dangerous toxins. If you attach these effects to your martial spirit, you'll be able to continuously weaken your foes during battles."

"Think it over carefully. No need to rush your answer. This choice will shape your future combat style, so consider it thoughtfully…"

Gorfah paused before continuing in a serious tone, "Aside from that, remember this: if you encounter fire-type spirit masters or spirit beasts, avoid becoming their enemy unless absolutely necessary. I know all too well how easily plant-based spirit masters and spirit beasts can be overpowered by them in a fight."

Wang Li nodded solemnly. "Understood, Dean!"

He had a solution, though he had yet to implement it...

(End of Chapter)