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--- Chapter 285 ---
After promising to create an Artificial Spirit Soul for everyone, Han Yuan finally had a moment to relax.
There wasn't much he could do about it, but fortunately, only Qing Lin, who hadn't yet cultivated her Martial Soul, could contract an Artificial Soul, which eased his pressure.
Moreover, since the rest of the group had already contracted their Spirit Souls, they wouldn't need another Spirit Soul until their fifth or sixth ring breakthrough. Their current Spirit Souls could provide up to four Black Dou Rings, and once evolved, five Red Dou Rings.
The Misty Mountain Range was very rich in heaven and earth energy, and overall, the entire Dou Qi Continent had better resources than the Douluo Plane.
Therefore, Han Yuan was confident that they could grow their Spirit Souls to a 100,000-year state or even reach the level of a ferocious beast.
Han Yuan dipped into a hot spring and gazed at the night sky, feeling a sense of calm. "How exhausting..." he murmured.
"Hehe, then why don't you relax around me, Han Yuan?" a giggling voice chimed as water splashed beside him.
Han Yuan opened his eyes to see Murong Yun entering the hot spring, wearing a loose and nearly transparent white robe. Although she was in her soul body, it didn't diminish her feminine appeal.
"You're too close, teacher," he remarked, stressing the last word with a helpless smile.
Murong Yun snorted playfully, "You only say that when it's inconvenient for you. Don't you see that this lady still has her own charms?"
"Han Yuan, age is just a number," she added with a wink.
"Many would disagree with that statement, because prison is just a room, too, right?" Han Yuan retorted, feeling somewhat speechless.
Murong Yun puffed up her cheeks. "Fine, you'll fall for me eventually, you little rascal."
"Anyway, I'm not here just for this," she said, changing the subject.
"Artificial Spirit Soul, right?" Han Yuan guessed right away, knowing what she wanted.
"Mm, I want to know how to make it," Murong Yun replied, a big smile spreading across her face. "As you can see, I'm lazy, and not many things catch my interest."
"Yet, I also can't be idle for too long. This gifted brain of mine would get wasted if not used occasionally, and that's a loss for the world!"
"Sure..." Han Yuan decided to let her brag for a bit longer.
"I can give you the method, but you should know it comes with a warning. Learning and fully utilizing it is quite challenging, even for someone with Heavenly State soul force."
After all, the rules of the Dou Qi Plane differed from those of the Douluo Plane, and the way this world manipulated origin essence seemed rather crude to Han Yuan.
Of course, compared to the Douluo Plane, the Dou Qi Plane is much better in this regard. Dou Qi Plane has both the foundation, which is an abundance of rich natural resources, and a framework, such as Alchemy and Soul Technique, to complement it.
Not to mention the legacy. For instance, even the long-extinct Devil-Eyed Purple Tiger could leave behind a legacy after many years.
Then there was Venerable Yao, who could awaken someone's bloodline with sheer willpower alone. It was essential to note that the 'Venerable Yao' Han Yuan met was merely one of many wills; they represented less than 0.01% of the real Venerable Yao.
In comparison, Douluo Plane's inheritances barely exist. Sea God Island and Slaughter City are also useless to Han Yuan because they were directly related to that bastard Asura and his friend, Poseidon.
'I'd rather choke on air than inherit their Godhood.' Han Yuan snorted inwardly.
Returning to Murong Yun's request, Han Yuan recognized that while she could learn the method to create an Artificial Spirit Soul, it would take time for her to adapt to the rules of another world.
Han Yuan estimated Murong Yun would need at least a year to learn it. However, if she truly was the prodigy she claimed to be, she might be able to learn it in less than six months.
Once she mastered it, Han Yuan wouldn't have to worry about this topic any longer, as Murong Yun could provide 'Artificial Spirit Souls' for anyone in the Martial Union.
Now that he thought about it, passing this 'hot potato' to Murong Yun didn't seem so bad anymore.
'This might actually work,' Han Yuan mused as he condensed the method for creating Artificial Spirit Souls into a scroll. He handed it to Murong Yun. "Here, take it."
Murong Yun caught the condensed scroll and frowned, "Why do I feel like you're giving this to me easily..."
"You're not tricking me, aren't you?" She narrowed her eyes at Han Yuan.
Han Yuan smiled innocently, "What do you mean, teacher? The scroll I gave is very authentic."
"In fact, I even put my own insights in it."
"There is no such thing as trickery."
"..." Murong Yun stared at Han Yuan blankly, and then shifted her focus to the scroll. It happened back and forth for a few minutes before she stored the scroll away.
"Hmph, I, Murong Yun, am not afraid of challenges!" With that, the proud Murong Yun flicked her sleeve and vanished from the hot spring, leaving Han Yuan alone.
Han Yuan was about to laugh victoriously, but then his senses detected Murong Yun returning.
"Why are you back-!"
Nevertheless, before he could finish his question, Murong Yun splashed the hot spring again and pressed her lips against his, "I can't take things for free, right? Here, I am kissing you in return!"
Muah!
"Hehe, good boy~!"
Then, Murong Yun grinned and truly left for real this time.
Through all this ordeal, Han Yuan was stunned and couldn't even speak for a while. Once he gained his bearings, he couldn't help but shout while raising his fist, "Damn it, Murong Yun, you wild woman!"
"I won't forget this!"
'Heh, the game just got started!' Han Yuan sank back into the hot spring again. He huffed and then grinned playfully while tracing his lips.
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The next day.
Moon's Wine Peak.
"Master, this is all the Life Gold I've gathered around the mountain," said Old Dragon as he presented to Han Yuan another small pile of emerald-gold metals. "However, there doesn't seem to be much of it anymore."
"I have investigated the entire Misty Mountain Range, and this is the only Life Gold left..."
Han Yuan observed the pile and nodded, "Thank you for the hard work, Old Dragon.
"These Life Golds would be helpful to me."
At Han Yuan's current state, he needed more Life Gold to open his second spiritual sea than Alpha.
"Um, Master, about Martial Soul..." Old Dragon suddenly mentioned.
Han Yuan raised his eyebrow and stared at Old Dragon calmly, "You want me to awaken your martial soul?"
"Mm!" Old Dragon's eyes lit up as he nodded frantically. He has witnessed the power of martial soul and wished he could wield the same magical power.
Han Yuan rubbed his chin, feeling a little troubled inside. He wasn't sure if Magical Beasts could awaken martial souls, but then he realized the rules were different here.
He's currently in the Dou Qi Continent, not the Douluo Continent.
Magical Beasts are not Spirit Beasts.
The martial soul awakening method he gained is universal, which means it can be used on anyone, even a rock, as long as it has developed a will.
However, this universal method also had different results depending on the target of awakening.
Queen Medusa awakened Heaven Swallowing Python, which was related to her lineage.
Qing Lin awakened twin companion martial souls, contrasting her snake-woman and human side.
Gu Xun'er awakened a unique body-type martial soul due to her pure and powerful Dou Di's bloodline.
'After analyzing these results, if Old Dragon has undergone the Universal Spirit Awakening Ceremony, he might awaken a body-type martial soul, which is himself, a Three-Headed Meteor Dragon, because he was a Magical Beast.' Han Yuan concluded in his mind.
'However, there is also a chance of him awakening a tool spirit.'
To this test conjecture, Han Yuan obviously must awaken Old Dragon's martial soul. "Very well, let's do it."
"Eh, like, right now?" Old Dragon was stunned. He didn't expect to be successful right away.
"Yup, right now!" Han Yuan stood and placed his hand on Old Dragon's right shoulder.
Old Dragon groaned as Han Yuan infused the power of heaven and earth into him, transforming something inside him into a strange yet powerful source of power
Old Dragon also felt his dragon's blood changing gradually, forming an image of himself. However, it wasn't him, but his spirit.
Han Yuan lifted his hand, "As expected, if Magical Beasts undergo the spirit awakening ceremony, they would awaken body-type spirits, which are essentially themselves."
"Old Dragon, since you are the Three-Headed Meteor Dragon, your martial soul is also the Three-Headed Meteor Dragon."
"However, unlike you, who need to cultivate gruesomely for a chance of awakening your blood, your martial soul only needs to absorb a pure-blooded dragon Spirit Soul to evolve."
"In return, Old Dragon, you will also receive feedback on the evolution as a martial soul is a twin coexistence to yourself."
Old Dragon sucked a cold breath, "Damn, is it such a good thing?"
Han Yuan shook his head helplessly, "You're forgetting that pure-blooded dragon Spirit Soul is difficult to get, even for me. The second best choice is for you to contract a pure elemental Spirit Soul."
"Uh, this..." Old Dragon caught the gist of it.
Han Yuan waved his hand, "I will prepare one for you, just take it as a gift from me."
"Thank you, Master!" Old Dragon felt like crying.
Han Yuan patted Old Dragon's shoulder, "Just keep the good job, I'm never petty with my subordinate."
"This subordinate understands!" Old Dragon patted his broad chest solemnly.
If Han Yuan possessed a Loyalty System instead of the Task Master System, he would have noticed Old Dragon's loyalty increasing like no tomorrow.
"Alright, the Spirit Soul should be ready in a few weeks."
After saying that, Han Yuan stored the pile of Life Gold in the Sky Poison Pearl and left the Moon's Wine Peak. He's planning to open his second spiritual sea somewhere else.