T/N: Five chapters now, another 10 tommorow.
From the perspective of the Goddess of Life, Lin Feng was currently forming a soul meridian for Ye Lingling.
That fragment of Essence Gold of Life, smaller than a fingernail, was sent directly into Ye Lingling's body by Lin Feng.
To be cautious, Lin Feng only used a portion of it.
As the first soul meridian located near the liver, Lin Feng also chose the wood attribute as the root energy source.
His own first soul meridian contained boundless vitality.
After Gu Yuena had added the essence of Ice Spring to his yet incomplete fifth soul meridian, Lin Feng's ability to form soul meridians had reached a whole new level.
The vitality within the Essence Gold of Life even surpassed that of immortal-grade herbs. Even if a soul master consumed it, the life force wouldn't be absorbed all at once.
Therefore, Lin Feng simply embedded it into Ye Lingling's first soul meridian, integrating it entirely—becoming a continuous source of energy that would nourish her body perpetually.
Like a miniature nuclear reactor, from now on, Ye Lingling's soul power—in both quantity and quality—would be beyond comparison.
The moment the Essence Gold of Life merged with her meridian, ripples stirred in the heart of the Goddess of Life.
Ye Lingling, whose martial soul had already broken through its limits due to the goddess's blessing, had once again shattered the rules.
The combination of Essence Gold of Life and the so-called "soul meridian" created a solid foundation within her.
If the previous Ye Lingling had merely piqued her interest due to her martial soul, now it was certain—
Ye Lingling had the makings of a god.
The Essence Gold of Life, which approached the true essence of life, carried a unique law of vitality.
And the soul meridian would subtly, profoundly enhance Ye Lingling's understanding of life energy.
The Goddess of Life's thoughts wavered. The message from the Tree of Life beside her even shocked herself:
"Lin Feng, is it? A self-created cultivation method?Incorporating soul rings into one's own body—using oneself as the foundation for cultivation?All external power will eventually return to the self...And he can even form soul meridians for others. What exactly is his martial soul?"
The Goddess of Life's gaze flickered between Lin Feng and Ye Lingling.
Then, it paused on Qian Renxue.
She stared for a while, then sighed softly.
"Ah… so you're here too."
As if understanding something, the goddess casually laid back, waved her hand, and the cloud mirror she had been observing through disappeared.
Now aware of the existence of soul meridians, she no longer cared to guess what Lin Feng might do next.
She, who was most attuned to the laws of life, immediately saw the bond between Qian Renxue, Ling Yuan (the girl near Lin Feng), and Lin Feng himself.
Their relationship was obvious.
Closing her eyes, the branches of the Tree of Life wrapped around her once more, forming a curtain to cover her delicate figure.
Stretching lazily in comfort, she murmured:
"With her there, things shouldn't go too wrong. If nothing unexpected happens… they'll all ascend eventually.Haah— I wonder if he's still that same person...Eh, whatever, back to sleep~"
At this moment, the Goddess of Life truly felt that valuing Ye Lingling had been a wise decision.
Her true form was a sacred tree of life, her humanoid form dressed in a flowing pale green gown.
She exuded an aura of vitality, her face constantly adorned with a gentle smile. Though not as breathtaking as Qian Renxue, she was bathed in a faint golden glow and an unforgettable, intimate liveliness.
Her temperament was kind and gentle—like an older sister in the family—always considerate of others. If someone had committed a crime and was punished by the Law God, encountering the Goddess of Life often meant a reduced sentence.
Once she vaguely recognized Qian Renxue's identity, she gave up any thought of interfering.
In her view, Lin Feng and Qian Renxue would both undoubtedly become gods.
As for Ye Lingling—depending on future circumstances—it might not be impossible to pass her divine position on to her.
After all, losing her divine office didn't mean she lost her god-level power. It merely meant relinquishing responsibilities in the God Realm.
If Ye Lingling could shoulder the burden, the goddess was willing to relinquish some authority. As the bearer of the Sacred Heart Begonia, Ye Lingling was the most suitable successor she had ever seen.
A god-tier healing martial soul with innate full soul power, backed by the goddess's favor, and now augmented by both the soul meridian and the Essence Gold of Life—it had already revealed her future potential.
If she passed on this opportunity, the Goddess of Life didn't know how long she'd have to wait for such a fitting heir—one who wasn't even a soul beast transformed into human form.
Though she'd never intended to pass on her divine office before, Ye Lingling's talent and conditions were simply too tempting. Even Xiao Jiucai would be tempted, wouldn't she?
"Oh? They seem to want to pass down their positions as a couple…" the Goddess of Life mused, glancing at Lin Feng.
She shook her head with a smirk:
"That boy? Willing to become the God of Food? As if.Ye Lingling should only fit my domain in the God Realm."
Huh? Why am I even watching Lin Feng? What does he have to do with Ye Lingling?
Confused, the Goddess of Life blinked. Subconsciously, she felt that once she'd seen Lin Feng and Ye Lingling, she wouldn't consider anyone else.
Hmm?
Narrowing her eyes thoughtfully, she looked at Ling Yuan:
"Is this a change in temperament? Able to tolerate this kind of situation? Or… have you truly ceased to be her?"
With a sigh, she dismissed those thoughts. Perhaps feeling uneasy, she decided to act.
Tilting her head, she gently tapped a branch of the Tree of Life.
A portion of it snapped off and floated down to Douluo Star, turning into specks of light that scattered through the surrounding universe.
Shimmering fragments sparkled in space.
The Goddess of Life nodded softly:
"Just a little mist. Not much, but enough.As long as the other gods aren't deliberately watching, Ye Lingling's existence should remain hidden."
As for Lin Feng?
"Whoever notices him isn't my concern."
Soul meridian, hmm... what an interesting concept.
"Haah~——"
The Goddess of Life yawned. Her small head nodded sleepily, and she curled up in a cradle of vines, falling into slumber once more.
A tiny act of protection, but one that would serve as a shield between the God Realm and Douluo Star.
An unconscious act that gave Lin Feng a tremendous advantage.
Though she didn't know how long this thin barrier would last, it certainly gave Lin Feng more time to grow.
In her subconscious, the Goddess of Life already viewed Lin Feng, Qian Renxue, and the others as future members of the God Realm.
And thus, she had sent them her divine protection ahead of time.
Meanwhile, unaware of what had occurred in the Hall of Life, Lin Feng successfully completed the formation of Ye Lingling's first soul meridian.
Much like his own, Ye Lingling's meridian now contained an unrivaled purity of life energy.
It housed the essence of pure life laws—becoming the very foundation for the future growth of her martial soul.
Especially the inherent ability it granted—Purification.
In Lin Feng's eyes, this skill could very well evolve into a domain-type power.
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