After a while,Yu Tianxin and the other two successfully absorbed the spirit herbs.
Yu Tianxin's spirit power level rose to Level 48, while Lei Dong and Lei Tian did not gain levels immediately since they hadn't yet absorbed their fourth spirit rings.
However, based on Xiao Lin's estimation, the two of them should at least gain three levels later—reaching around Level 45 after breaking through with their next spirit rings.
The greatest benefit of these spirit herbs was enabling them to absorb extreme-level spirit rings in the future.
With a step ahead, they would keep stepping ahead, and with better spirit ring configurations, they would eventually become Titled Douluo.
"Xiao Lin, which kind of spirit ring do you want? I'll take you there right now."
Having absorbed the herb and undergone a rebirth-like transformation, Yu Tianxin was in a great mood.
He didn't rush to help Lei Dong and Lei Tian get their spirit rings first, instead choosing to lead Xiao Lin.
Lei Dong and Lei Tian didn't mind at all, as they had received huge benefits already. They even thought about helping Xiao Lin hunt his ring later.
"I want a hundred-thousand-year Thunder Emperor Dragon—do you know where it is?"
"WHAT!?""Xiao Lin, are you insane?""Xiao Lin, this is only your fifth spirit ring!"
The moment Xiao Lin finished, Lei Dong and Lei Tian practically screamed.
A hundred-thousand-year spirit beast—going after it would be sending themselves to die!
They stared at Xiao Lin's face—and their pupils shook violently.
Because Xiao Lin wasn't joking. He was completely serious.
"Xiao Lin, do you even understand what a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast means?"Yu Tianxin inhaled sharply before asking seriously.
"I understand. I want it. But if it's impossible, I'll accept an eighty-thousand-year Thunder Emperor Dragon. If that's unavailable, any other dragon-type spirit beast over eighty thousand years old is acceptable—but it must have true dragon bloodline."
Xiao Lin stated firmly. Yu Tianxin could only shake his head.
"There is a hundred-thousand-year Thunder Emperor Dragon, and I know where it is. But I strongly advise you not to go after it."
"I'm not sure if you've heard the rumors about this area…"
Seeing their curious expressions, Yu Tianxin explained.
"The Thunder Emperor Dragon is the most powerful species in Thunder Canyon.But due to the uncontrollable lightning within their bodies, they frequently go to rivers or streams within the canyon to 'vent the fire' (relieve energy buildup).
This is why this area has many dragons and sub-dragons.
During the final two months of every year, Thunder Emperor Dragons go to the rivers to vent—at that time, they are in their most violent emotional state.
If anyone—or any beast—approaches, they are attacked indiscriminately.
Even my grand-uncle cannot defeat a Thunder Emperor Dragon."
He was warning Xiao Lin: their timing was bad, and they were far too weak.
How could a mere Spirit King challenge such a beast?
"Aren't they supposed to be the strongest dragon species? So…are there others?" Tang San asked curiously.
"There's another one around sixty thousand years old, but its strength isn't inferior to an ordinary hundred-thousand-year beast," Yu Tianxin said helplessly."Thunder Emperor Dragons can fight ten-thousand-year beasts even when they're only hundreds of years old."
Even their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had never dared to use it as a spirit ring.
He truly didn't want Xiao Lin to die trying.
Even Tang San and Xiao Wu hesitated after hearing this—the danger was clear.
They had agreed not to go too deep initially.
But Xiao Lin didn't waver. Instead, he smiled.
"There's no need to change targets. I want that hundred-thousand-year Thunder Emperor Dragon."
His golden eyes shone with confidence.
"WHAT!? Xiao Lin, you—!"
Yu Tianxin stared, frustrated—why wouldn't Xiao Lin listen? Did he think they wanted to harm him?
"If you want a lightning-type sub-dragon ring, I can take you to an eighty or ninety-thousand-year one!" Yu Tianxin said angrily."Even if I bring my grand-uncle, we still might not win against a Thunder Emperor Dragon."
He owed Xiao Lin and didn't want tragedy to occur.
"No, no. I said this because I am confident."
Xiao Lin shook his head with a calm smile.
At this moment, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Tang Ni understood.
That Thunder Emperor Dragon was approaching its hundred-thousand-year heavenly tribulation!
So Xiao Lin likely planned to coax it into offering itself as a sacrifice!
Once their thoughts aligned with Xiao Lin's attitude—they confirmed it.
All three looked shocked beyond belief.
"Yu Tianxin, you said the Thunder Emperor Dragon vents continuously. I've heard of that too—but according to records, that's unusual."
"In the book 'The Ten Great Ferocious Beasts of the Heaven Dou Empire', the Thunder Emperor Dragon is mentioned."
"At that time, it was not yet a hundred thousand years old, so it didn't qualify for the ranking. The records date back a thousand years."
"So?"
Yu Tianxin still didn't get it. What if it behaved differently then?
"So, this abnormal behavior in the last thousand years can only mean—its lifespan limit is approaching, and the heavenly tribulation is coming."
"Whether spirit beasts or humans, they share an instinct—to pass on their genes and leave descendants."
"This is especially true for short-lived humans—ordinary people reproduce as much as possible. Only a few high-level spirit masters have only one descendant."
Xiao Lin's logic clicked, and Yu Tianxin suddenly understood.
"You mean—the Thunder Emperor Dragon lacks confidence in surviving the tribulation, so it is desperately seeking to leave offspring?"
"Exactly. Even a lightning-attribute beast like it can't guarantee passing the tribulation."
Xiao Lin nodded.
Based on his intuition, this Thunder Emperor Dragon's bloodline wasn't too high; otherwise, it should be confident in surviving.
"Fine. In that case—I'll take you."
After long contemplation, Yu Tianxin finally agreed to stake his life on Xiao Lin's words.
He chose to trust Xiao Lin—or rather, the master behind Xiao Lin: Xiao Yan.
He believed Xiao Lin had learned this from Xiao Yan.
Yu Tianxin led the group forward, but after a while, stopped again and asked:
"Xiao Lin, I know you want the Thunder Emperor Dragon to sacrifice itself—but how will you calm such a violent creature to listen to you?"
If Xiao Lin couldn't properly answer this, Yu Tianxin planned to invite his grand-uncle for help.
"No problem.
Because of my age.Because of my cultivation.Because…I will become a God!"
(End of chapter)