"Earth Spirit?" Zero asked in confusion.

What is that...?

Tu Ling pointed to the pattern that appeared near Ling's neck and said, "It was this pattern that summoned me out."

Zero followed his gesture and looked down at his neck, only to find a pattern there that was faintly shimmering with gold.

This is the pattern that Hanahoshi Makoto saw!

However, unlike the pattern on the brick wall outside the space, this pattern is significantly smaller and more intricate.

"What is this pattern?" Zero asked, puzzled.

When did this pattern appear on my body?

The earth spirit floated up to Zero and moved even closer. Just when Zero thought the two were about to collide, the earth spirit's body passed right through Zero and went straight to the stone platform.

The ethereal, earth spirit pointed to the bead on the stone platform. The bead, following his gesture, flew up, slid down, left the stone platform, and flew straight towards zero.

Finally, it disappeared into Zero's forehead.

Um?

Zero watched as the bead containing powerful energy entered his body. Unlike the immense power he had sensed earlier, after the bead entered his body, he not only did not feel any power gathering, but it was as if the bead had sunk into the sea, and there was no further movement.

This is……

Ling looked at Tu Ling with a puzzled expression, somewhat confused by his actions.

Why give him the beads?

Tu Ling understood his meaning, which was why he gave the bead to Zero.

Although he only met Zero for a moment, the fact that he summoned him and has now gained the approval of the Earth Spirit Orb proves that his choice was correct.

That's right, that bead was the Earth Spirit Bead, which he cultivated after becoming an Earth Spirit, containing two-thirds of his energy. Now that he's given the bead to Zero, it means that he, as an Earth Spirit, has recognized this bead as his master.

In terms of ability, Zero may not be strong, but his temperament is extremely rare, which is one of the reasons why Tu Ling values ​​him.

The Earth Spirit Orb, something so coveted, held no allure for Zero. His mind was solely focused on strengthening himself, regarding readily available abilities as worthless, his heart solely set on advancement. How could this not tempt the Earth Spirit?

Where can you find an owner like that?

He floated back to Zero, looked into Zero's eyes, and respectfully said, "Master."

Zero was very puzzled.

What's going on?

He entered a space, meditated for a while, and then came to this place. There he saw a bead, and then an old man who called himself "Earth Spirit" appeared. This old man then gave him the bead and then wanted to recognize him as his master...

So much happened in such a short time that Zero was somewhat at a loss.

Seeing Zero's confusion, the Earth Spirit patiently explained, "I had fallen into a deep sleep, but your earth element summoned me and awakened me. Over thousands of years, very few people have been able to awaken me through the awakening of the earth element, let alone you who directly summoned me."

He paused, pointed to Zero's neck, and continued, "That pattern has always only appeared on people who are naturally affinityous with the earth element. If I'm not mistaken, you are a being of the Myriad Spirits..."

The Body of All Spirits? What is that...?

Tu Ling changed direction and floated to the vicinity of the stone platform, gesturing for Ling to follow.

Zero naturally wanted to know the reason, so he followed the earth spirit to the stone platform.

"Put your hand on it," Tu Ling said excitedly.

Zero placed his hands on his head. He was in a spiritual state. What would happen if he placed his hands on his head?

"Yes, yes!"

When Ling placed his hand on the stone platform, the platform seemed to come alive, absorbing Ling's spirit before releasing it. The earth spirit exclaimed with joy.

He was right after all.