Chapter 61: Mastering the Divided Focus - Douluo's spirit bead sword

Chapter 61: Mastering the Divided Focus "I wonder how that little monster is doing. I must remember to thank him properly once I'm back," Dugu Bo mused as he walked slowly out of the Sunset Forest, hands behind his back. Meanwhile, Tian Lin had spent the entire night absorbing and finally fully integrating the ten-thousand-year spirit bone. He originally thought the spirit bone from the Gale Demon Wolf would grant him speed-related skills. To his surprise, it was teleportation—a far superior skill. Furthermore, his teleportation range would expand with his level. Currently, just past level thirty, Tian Lin's limit was around fifty meters, which was more than sufficient for him at this stage. Consider that Xiao Wu's teleportation distance is only five meters. Despite being a formidable hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast, the Soft Bone Rabbit isn't particularly powerful. In contrast, the Gale Demon Wolf is among the top in agility-based spirit beasts. Most importantly, his wind attribute inside his body received a substantial enhancement. It seemed he could consider incorporating a three-attribute spirit skill with his fourth spirit ring. However, compared to the wind and fire attributes, his water attribute energy was insufficient—stemming only from a six-hundred-year spirit ring. The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass improved quality but not quantity. He would need to consider absorbing another water attribute spirit beast for his fourth or fifth spirit ring. If he wished, Tian Lin could have executed his most powerful demonic sword technique, the Celestial Primordial Spirit Slash, by his fifth spirit ring. However, could skills derived from five hundred to one-thousand-year-old rings compare to those from ten-thousand-year rings? Skills like the Celestial Primordial Spirit Slash and Ultimate Curse Binding Yin-Yang should be reserved for his eighth and ninth spirit skills to harness their full power. After concluding his cultivation, Tian Lin noticed Ning Rongrong asleep on his bed. She must have watched over him all night, staying awake until sheer exhaustion forced her eyes closed. Gently covering her with a quilt, Tian Lin left the room and headed to the Seven Treasure Hall. With Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Yin Yang out hunting spirit beasts, only Chen Xin was in the hall. "Master," Tian Lin greeted respectfully. "Little Tian, you're here. It seems your spirit bone absorption went smoothly and your level has increased again. Very good," Chen Xin remarked with satisfaction as he eyed Tian Lin. Though more than his own power advancement, Chen Xin valued his disciple. He knew his limits; even with the help of the Primal Chaos Herb, reaching level ninety-nine as an Extreme Douluo might be possible, but the hope of becoming a god at level one hundred was dim. Tian Lin, however, was different. His unmatched talent was unlike anything Chen Xin had ever seen. He was the prodigy who could reach level one hundred. "Master, I came to ask if I could learn the sect's secret art: Divided Focus Control," Tian Lin said. "Divided Focus Control?" Chen Xin was slightly surprised. "Why learn that? It's a skill meant for auxiliary and control system spirit masters. You're strong attack type." Tian Lin explained the circumstances of his third spirit skill to Chen Xin. Initially, hearing that his third skill was auxiliary, Chen Xin was somewhat dissatisfied. However, upon learning of its formidable nature, he changed his tone. "Wind-Water Rotation—a remarkable move. Who would've thought a strong attack spirit master would have such a powerful auxiliary skill? This isn't a loss; it's quite the opposite," Chen Xin marveled. "I'll give you the training method for Divided Focus Control now. Remember, as the future Guardian Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, you don't need to ask if you can learn certain skills. You are free to study any spirit skill available to our sect." "Understood. Thank you, Master," Tian Lin replied with a smile. After obtaining the training method for Divided Focus Control from Chen Xin, he left the hall, determined to master the first layer — the Heart of Three Apertures — as soon as possible. This would allow him to fully unleash his potential in future team battles. Returning to his room, he found Ning Rongrong awake and searching for him. She thought he had left again. "Sword Brother, I thought you'd gone back to Heaven Dou Royal Academy," Ning Rongrong said, clinging to his arm tightly, worried he might disappear again. "I would never leave without telling you. Your Sword Brother won't vanish without a word," Tian Lin laughed, patting her head. "I'm staying a bit longer this time. Plenty of time to spend with you and also practice my Divided Focus Control." "Divided Focus Control? You want to practice that? Great! It's boring training alone anyway. We can train together! I can teach you; I'm almost at the level of the Heart of Four Apertures," Ning Rongrong exclaimed joyfully. Nothing made her happier than training alongside Tian Lin. With Tian Lin's prior encouragement, she had advanced well beyond her original level. She had long mastered the Heart of Three Apertures. As the foremost genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the past century, she certainly lived up to her reputation. "Then I'll rely on Teacher Rongrong!" Tian Lin joked with a bow. Training Divided Focus Control was incredibly tedious, but having such a charming young lady for company made it worthwhile. While Tian Lin trained diligently with his adorable companion, major events were unfolding in the heart of Douluo Continent, Wuhun City. In the Pope's palace, a woman sat elegantly upon the Pope's throne. She was none other than Bibi Dong, the contemporary Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall. Dressed in a tailored golden gown resplendent with radiance, her ensemble was adorned with over a hundred red, blue, and gold gemstones. Her head was crowned with a majestic nine-loop purple-gold crown, and in her hand, she wielded a two-meter-long scepter encrusted with countless gems. Her almost perfect features emanated nobility, elegance, and tranquility. Words failed to capture even a fraction of her beauty. Though not young, she defied the ravages of time. However, despite her breathtaking beauty, the supreme pontiff was not pleased. Her two most trusted subordinates were kneeling battered and bruised before her. Ghost Douluo Gui Mei was comparatively better off, having only overexerted his spirit power. But Juju Douluo Yue Guan's spirit had been corroded, with the poison beginning to spread throughout his body. Were it not for his formidable level ninety-five spirit power suppressing the toxins, he would likely be a corpse by now. "What on earth happened? Didn't you set out to deal with that nuisance Dugu Bo? How did you end up injured like this?" Bibi Dong demanded sternly, her scepter tapping the ground for emphasis. Dugu Bo had consistently refused to ally with the Spirit Hall and instead supported the Heaven Dou Empire, making him a thorn in Bibi Dong's side. Even taking action against him required justification. Finally getting Dugu Bo to agree to a duel, she sent Yue Guan and had Gui Mei follow in secret to ensure success. Individually, each was supposed to have the upper hand over Dugu Bo. Together, taking his life should have been a sure victory. Yet, they returned defeated, barely escaping with their lives. How could this not enrage her?