Since returning to Mingdu, Xu Tianran quickly got into the swing of things, systematically unfolding his various plans.
As the current ruler of the Sun Moon Empire, he has always acted decisively and vigorously.
From balancing court factions to promoting the spirit tool industry and reinforcing border defenses, everything was meticulously arranged.
The entire Sun Moon Empire's operation steadily moved in the direction he envisioned.
Meanwhile, Xu Tianhao focused on the establishment of the Spirit Pagoda and the implementation of the Soul Spirit system.
The Soul Spirit Method was a groundbreaking innovation that subverted the traditions of the Spirit Master's world.
It was also key for the Sun Moon Empire to enhance the overall strength of its Spirit Masters and widen the gap with the other three Empires.
He immediately issued an order, commanding people to search and screen for Spirit Masters with mental attribute across the entire Sun Moon Empire.
Then, he personally presided over the gathered mental attribute Spirit Masters, imparting the Soul Spirit Transformation Technique without reservation.
The Soul Spirit Transformation Technique has extremely high requirements for a Spirit Master's mental force, so mental attribute Spirit Masters naturally possess a unique advantage in this regard, making them the ideal candidates for Spirit Transmitters.
Xu Tianhao explained with meticulous detail, from the mental resonance between Soul Spirits and Spirit Masters to the pacification and guidance of Spirit Beasts.
Furthermore, he thoroughly explained every detail regarding risk avoidance during the transformation process, ensuring that every Spirit Transmitter could truly grasp the core essentials.
At the same time, the Body Sect also lent its full support, dispatching several powerful mental attribute Spirit Masters from within its Sect to assist.
The mental force Foundation of mental attribute Body Spirit Masters from the Body Sect far surpassed that of ordinary Spirit Masters.
Their participation further strengthened the selection process for Spirit Transmitters.
After layers of screening and strict consideration, Xu Tianhao finally carefully selected twenty-one individuals from among the local Spirit Masters of the Sun Moon Empire and the Body Sect Spirit Masters.
These twenty-one Spirit Masters were all one in a million outstanding individuals.
The lowest cultivation among them had steadily reached the Spirit King Realm, with refined and profound mental force, sufficient to support basic Soul Spirit transformation work.
The highest Rank was the Fourth Elder of the Body Sect, an Elder who had long since stepped into the Titled Douluo level, with unfathomably deep mental force cultivation.
Even among all mental attribute Spirit Masters on the entire Douluo Continent, he was considered a top figure.
With him overseeing, the Foundation of the Spirit Pagoda gained an additional layer of solid assurance.
These twenty-one individuals would serve as the first batch of Spirit Transmitters for the Spirit Pagoda, shouldering the important task of promoting the Soul Spirit system.
With this professional and capable team of Spirit Transmitters, Xu Tianhao had no further worries.
Now, he only needed to proceed step by step, and the promotion of the Soul Spirit system within the Sun Moon Empire could be fully rolled out.
From imperial relatives to Sect Disciples, and then to civilian Spirit Masters, all would gradually come into contact with and accept the Soul Spirit Method.
By then, the overall strength of the Sun Moon Empire's Spirit Masters would undoubtedly experience a qualitative leap.
Currently, all obstacles to promoting the Soul Spirit system have been cleared.
All that remains is to leave it to time and await the Soul Spirit Method to blossom throughout the Sun Moon Empire.
Beyond these many smooth developments, there was another unexpected gain that thrilled Xu Tianhao: the return of Li Ming.
Li Ming possessed considerable talent in the field of spirit tool manufacturing, especially in the creation of Seal-type spirit tools, where he was exceptional.
He was the Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer who created the god-sealing platform in the original work.
Long ago, Xu Tianhao had recognized his talent and made early arrangements to bring him under his command.
Rewind to half a year ago, Xu Tianhao helped Meng Hongchen complete her Spirit evolution, transforming her original Spirit completely into the Mystic Ice Jade Toad with the Ultimate Ice attribute.
Meng Hongchen's talent was already outstanding, and this Spirit evolution further gave her the capital to become a top-tier Spirit Master.
Her fifth spirit ring, naturally, also had to match the status of her Ultimate Ice Spirit.
The best choice among these was undoubtedly the Ice Jade Scorpion.
The Ice Jade Scorpion was a top-tier ice attribute Spirit Beast from the Far North of the original Douluo Continent, and its spirit ring perfectly matched the Ultimate Ice Spirit.
Only an Ultimate Ice Spirit could meet the absorption requirements, and now that Meng Hongchen's Spirit evolution was successful, she also possessed the conditions for absorption.
Xu Tianhao immediately decided to seek a high-quality Ice Jade Scorpion for her as her fifth spirit ring.
After much deliberation, Xu Tianhao finally decided to send Li Ming to the Far North.
Firstly, as a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer, Li Ming was skilled in creating various Seal spirit tools, which would allow him to better control the Spirit Beast during capture, preventing damage and ensuring the quality of the spirit ring.
Secondly, he harbored an unknown little secret, which was also a huge gamble.
He wanted to bet on whether Li Ming could, like in the original work, coincidentally encounter the Snow Empress, who was about to complete her transformation, in the Far North and capture her.
In the original work, Li Ming was forced to flee to the Star Luo Empire after offending Xu Tianhao's cheap imperial uncle.
Only then did he accidentally capture the Snow Empress, who had just transformed and was cultivating anew, in the Far North, leading to a series of subsequent events.
However, now Xu Tianhao had subdued Li Ming in advance, helping him Break through to a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer earlier, thus changing his original life trajectory.
Consequently, the plot development concerning the Snow Empress naturally had variables.
But Xu Tianhao clearly knew the time node for the Snow Empress's transformation and re-cultivation, which was precisely during this period, and there would not be much deviation.
It was precisely for this reason that half a year ago, he resolutely dispatched Li Ming to the Far North, having already made two plans in mind.
If he could luckily capture the Snow Empress, it would be a heaven-sent Opportunity.
The Snow Empress, as the head of the three great Heavenly Kings of the Far North and ranked third among the ten great savage beasts, with 700,000 years of cultivation, her value was immeasurable.
Whether transformed into a Soul Spirit or used for other purposes, she could bring enormous benefits.
Even if it didn't go as planned, finding a high-quality Ice Jade Scorpion for Meng Hongchen and securing her fifth spirit ring would not be in vain; it would still be a surefire gain.
Now, Li Ming finally returned from the Far North. Xu Tianhao saw the barely concealed excitement on his face, his eyes sparkling, and his aura exuding the joy of a fruitful return.
Seeing this, Xu Tianhao already understood.
This trip to the Far North, Li Ming probably not only completed the assigned task but might also have truly brought back the longed-for pleasant surprise.
Inside Haoyu Palace, it was quiet and elegant.
At this moment, only Xu Tianhao and Li Ming were in the main hall, with the fragrant tea wafting through the air.
"Here, relax."
Xu Tianhao personally picked up a cup of hot tea and handed it to Li Ming, his tone gentle yet somewhat amiable.
Li Ming quickly bowed, taking the teacup with both hands, his posture extremely respectful, and he slightly lowered his head, saying, "Thank you, Sixth Highness."
In his heart, Xu Tianhao was not only his master but also his benefactor.
Without Xu Tianhao, he might still be mediocre, completely unable to reach the height of a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer.
He would never forget this kindness of recognition in his lifetime.
Xu Tianhao waved his hand, a faint smile playing on his lips, his gaze falling on Li Ming, full of concern:
"It's been half a year since we last met. The Far North is freezing cold and has a harsh environment. It must have been truly hard for you to search for Spirit Beasts there all alone."
Li Ming quickly shook his head repeatedly, his face full of sincerity, and he said eagerly, "Not hard, not hard at all. It is my honor to serve Sixth Highness."
"This trip to the Far North, I fortunately did not fail my mission, and ultimately did not let down Your Highness's instructions and trust."
After speaking, Li Ming said no more, taking out an eighth-rank god-locking ring from his embrace.
Li Ming held the god-locking ring, handing it to Xu Tianhao, his tone carrying a sense of accomplishment:
"Your subordinate traveled and searched in the Far North, spending a full four months, and finally found the right Opportunity to capture this 20,000-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion."
This 20,000-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion was of excellent quality, and its age perfectly matched Meng Hongchen, making it a rare and high-quality spirit ring choice.
A hint of approval flashed in Xu Tianhao's eyes, and he immediately heavily patted Li Ming's shoulder, full of recognition: "Well done!"
"I knew that sending you would not go wrong. You handled this matter extremely well, far exceeding my expectations."