Dai Chengfeng sat cross-legged in the center of the room, his eyes burning as he stared at the Four Symbols Five Elements Lotus that had finally blossomed into perfect radiance.
The five-colored light flowed ceaselessly, like a miniature cycle of heaven and earth spinning above his palm. The ancient pressure brought by the four divine beast shadows that had merged into the leaves, along with the overwhelming energy emanating from the cluster of five-colored lotus seeds at its heart, stirred his emotions.
"I've waited so long, sacrificed so much... and now it's finally come to this."
He took a deep breath, slowly suppressing his excitement, his gaze becoming resolute and focused.
He knew that consuming such a rare treasure required a clear mind, guiding the medicinal power to achieve optimal results. Any stray thoughts could lead to unnecessary risks.
First, Dai Chengfeng reached out carefully and plucked the few lotus seeds from the heart of the lotus, which were emitting a five-colored mist.
There were five seeds in total, each perfectly round and full, containing an unimaginable amount of the five elements' essence.
This was the core essence of the Four Symbols Five Elements Lotus and the key to promoting martial soul evolution and enhancing soul power.
Holding the seeds in his palm, he could clearly feel the terrifying energy within them—like a volcano on the verge of eruption—but wrapped in a soft glow, appearing gentle yet mysterious.
Next, Dai Chengfeng successively picked the five leaves corresponding to the attributes of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
The moment the leaves detached from their stems, their brilliance intensified. The natural runes on them seemed to come alive, flowing slightly.
The golden leaf was sharp, the wooden leaf vibrant with life, the water leaf profound, the fire leaf scorching, and the earth leaf heavy...
Holding the five leaves, he could distinctly sense five completely different yet harmonious elemental forces.
He adjusted his breathing and, following a mysterious sequence, first placed the "metal" attribute leaf into his mouth.
Metal governs conquest, aligning most closely with his White Tiger martial soul's nature, making it the safest starting point.
The leaf dissolved instantly upon entering his mouth—not like ordinary vegetation but like a warm, exceedingly sharp liquid that slid down his throat.
In the next moment, an indescribably sharp sensation exploded within him!
It felt as if countless tiny blades were coursing through his meridians, causing piercing pain, yet miraculously without damaging them. Instead, they seemed to be widening and tempering the pathways.
Dai Chengfeng let out a low grunt, sweat breaking out on his forehead, but he maintained control over his consciousness, fully channeling his soul power to guide this overwhelmingly sharp energy along his cultivation routes.
Metal generates water.
When the metallic energy reached its peak, naturally giving rise to water energy, Dai Chengfeng immediately consumed the "water" leaf.
A cool, vast force surged in, instantly neutralizing some of the violent metallic energy. The sharp pain in his meridians greatly subsided, replaced by a feeling of nourishment and infiltration, making his soul power more enduring and profound.
Water nourishes wood.
Next came the "wood" attribute leaf.
An explosive burst of vital energy repaired the meridians slightly strained by the metallic energy, making them even more resilient and full of vitality.
A faint green glow even appeared on his skin, drawing the surrounding ambient energy to slowly converge towards him.
Wood feeds fire, fire fertilizes earth...
Following the cycle of the five elements, Dai Chengfeng finally consumed the recently completed "earth" attribute leaf.
Instantly, a thick, stable earth force surged in, anchoring itself in his meridians like a massive rock.
It stabilized and encompassed all the sharp, surging, or fiery energies brought by the previous four attributes.
His internal organs felt enveloped by a warm, heavy force, becoming extraordinarily stable.
The earth attribute force bridged the past and initiated the future, allowing the five elemental forces to preliminarily form a cyclical prototype, achieving a delicate balance within him.
As the energy of the five elemental leaves began to circulate and reach a relatively balanced critical point, Dai Chengfeng hesitated no longer and consumed the most crucial five-colored seed!
"Boom——!"
It was as if a boulder had been dropped into a tranquil lake or the final fuse of a powder keg had been lit!
The terrifying energy contained in the seed erupted instantly, far surpassing the combined total of the five leaves!
The supremely pure essence of the five elements rushed wildly into every corner of his body like a breached river!
"Ugh——!"
Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but let out a low roar, his muscles tensing and veins bulging.
On the surface of his body, the five colors of gold, green, blue, red, and yellow alternately flashed. Sometimes, sharp energy overflowed; sometimes, vitality burst forth; sometimes, ripples undulated; sometimes, flames rose; sometimes, it felt as heavy as a mountain...
The air in the entire quiet chamber became viscous, with energy fluctuations distorting the light.
He felt his body was like a balloon being inflated, on the verge of bursting at any moment.
Pain akin to tearing coursed through his meridians while his soul power surged at an unprecedented rate, smashing against the barriers of his level.
Amidst this surge of soul power and immense physical strain, a tempestuous wave also arose in Dai Chengfeng's sea of consciousness.
Some of the pure energy contained in the seed directly affected his spiritual world.
Although his mental strength was already far beyond his peers, it was like a foggy lake—vast but not condensed enough.
Now, with this energy rushing in, it was as if a huge magnet had been thrown into the lake, forcibly attracting, compressing, and condensing all the "mist"!
The sea of consciousness expanded amidst the vibrations, and the quality of his mental strength underwent an essential transformation.
The mist began to condense into droplets, the droplets formed streams, and the streams surged, eventually transforming into a vaster, more condensed ocean of spirit.
An unprecedented clarity washed over him. His perception of everything around him became incredibly sharp—the texture of the quiet chamber walls, the flow of energy particles in the air, even subtle sounds from afar in the Spirit Hall—all seemed close at hand.
This transformation in perception was a qualitative leap!
Dai Chengfeng realized within his heart that his mental strength had broken through to a new realm—the level of a titled Douluo!
Although only around Level 91, the condensation degree of his mental strength, range of perception, and control over his own and external energies presented a world of difference compared to his Soul Douluo level!
Of course, most importantly was Dai Chengfeng's martial soul!
"Roar——!"
A deafening tiger roar erupted from within Dai Chengfeng, filled with boundless majesty and ancient aura.
A massive White Tiger shadow coalesced behind him, but this White Tiger was completely different from before!
Its size was larger, its lines more fluid and elegant, and its fur no longer simply black and white striped.
Instead, it displayed a noble silvery sheen, with faint golden luster flowing between its hairs.
Most astonishingly, on either side of the spine of the White Tiger shadow, a pair of enormous, strong wings covered with silver feathers suddenly unfurled!
Sharp golden edges shimmered on the wingtips, and with each gentle flap, small whirlwinds formed around him.
The Heavenly White Tiger!
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