At dusk, Yang Yunhai and the others returned to Yunhai Academy.
"This is Zhu Zhuqing, Martial Soul: Hell Spirit Cat, soul rank 46. This is Dugu Yan, Martial Soul: a poison dragon with partial cultivation in spiritual attributes. She is currently soul rank 49."
Upon meeting, Yang Yunhai introduced them to Yao Ling.
"Greetings, Senior Yao Ling." Both Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan bowed respectfully.
"No need for courtesy." Yao Ling smiled. He had already seen both of them before within the memories of the Blue Silver Grass, and knew of their relationship with the Child of Nature.
He turned to Yang Yunhai, "My Lord, with your current soul rank 59, I can already sacrifice myself to you."
"Senior Yao Ling, there's no need for such formality. Just call me Xiao Hai." Yang Yunhai said with a smile.
Yao Ling shook his head slightly, replying respectfully, "My Lord, etiquette cannot be abolished. With your identity, you are more than worthy of such address. After all, once you grow to that height, we will all be your subjects. I cannot treat you differently based on personal closeness."
The soul beast race was very particular about status.
For example, even though the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had a cultivation not yet reaching 5,000 years and was still tiny, he still had to address it as 'Your Highness.'
"Alright then." Yang Yunhai did not press further, understanding that soul beasts were a race that strictly followed natural law, with bloodline, strength, and status being paramount.
Yao Ling continued, "My Lord, if I were to sacrifice myself to you now, I would lose the ability to control that Soft Bone Rabbit to sacrifice herself for Miss Zhuqing. But with Miss Zhuqing's current cultivation, I believe once she reaches soul rank 47, it should be possible."
"Three ranks earlier than usual? But that Xiao Wu is only at the Soul Ancestor realm now." Dugu Bo was startled.
Yao Ling nodded, "A soul beast that re-cultivates into human form does not disperse its cultivation and start anew. Rather, its cultivation is sealed within a soul core, while its body is reshaped into that of a human. Later, as cultivation is gradually released, their progress accelerates. They automatically condense soul rings until maturity."
"Afterward, only then do they need to hunt soul beasts for soul rings like humans."
'This rabbit is really that useless?' Dugu Bo cursed inwardly.
Born with full innate soul power, her cultivation sealed to accelerate progress, and yet she's only a rank 43 Soul Ancestor?
Even Yao Ling felt embarrassed saying it aloud, so he refrained from elaborating further and instead continued, "Therefore, though that Soft Bone Rabbit's current realm is only Soul Ancestor, within her lies hidden cultivation of 100,000 years. Once a sacrifice is triggered, that immense energy would be enough to instantly push Miss Zhuqing's soul power to rank 50, without harming her body in any way."
"So that's how it is." Dugu Bo nodded, having learned something new.
Yang Yunhai also understood Yao Ling's meaning and said, "In that case, let's wait until Zhuqing breaks through to rank 47."
"At Zhuqing's current rate of cultivation, it should take no more than a month."
"Yes, My Lord." Yao Ling replied respectfully.
"It's late, let's begin cultivation." Yang Yunhai said.
Thus, they all returned to their rooms. Yang Yunhai led the two women to sit cross-legged on the bed and began using his fifth soul skill to aid their soul power cultivation.
Soft golden light spread out, causing the plants surrounding the building to shine with brilliance.
As a plant-type soul beast, Yao Ling, who sat in an independent room on the first floor, felt a deep resonance from his very bloodline. He could clearly sense a spiritual link forming between himself and the Child of Nature. Pure life energy flowed through him, igniting his vitality, and his body instinctively began devouring the surrounding heaven and earth's spiritual energy, converting it into pure life energy.
If not for fear of breaking the house, he would have revealed his true body without hesitation to expand his absorption area.
It was too comfortable, as if he had returned to his mother's embrace, accelerating growth under her nurturing.
"No wonder he is the Child of Nature!" Yao Ling couldn't help but express admiration toward Yang Yunhai.
In the next room, Yang Yunhai instantly felt this emotion, and smiled faintly, returning it with goodwill and affirmation.
'No wonder he's a savage beast, his efficiency in absorbing and converting heaven and earth's spiritual energy is far higher than the other plants in the forest.'
Since becoming the Child of Nature, he had experienced this deeply. Only plants could be directly assimilated by the Child of Nature, speeding their absorption of spiritual energy into life energy. At the same time, during this process, plants constantly bathed in the pure life energy that the Child of Nature fed back, cleansing their bodies and elevating their life level. As a result, the plants' ability to assist the Child of Nature in absorbing spiritual energy grew even stronger.
It was a perfect cycle of mutual benefit.
Other living creatures could also benefit from the Child of Nature, but not with the same intimate bond as plants.
'So, plants truly are my best children!'
Time passed bit by bit, and after several hours Yang Yunhai withdrew from cultivation. After a quick wash, he went to bed.
The night passed quietly, and the next day their cultivation continued as normal, life returning to its usual calm.
"Yang Yunhai, may you die a horrible death!" Only when Xiao Wu was released to be fed carrots did ripples appear in their otherwise steady life.
"Then you better eat well and drink well, so you don't die before Tang San comes to rescue you." Yang Yunhai replied flatly.
With her soul power sealed, Xiao Wu could do nothing but spout harsh words. In the end, she had no choice but to obediently eat. Perhaps she also knew that their current cultivation levels were still far from being able to absorb her soul ring.
'Still waiting for Tang San to save you? Whether human or soul beast, the greatest motivation to live is always hope.'
Thus, days passed one after another, until one day, at an inn in a fishing village on the western coast of the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Fortunately we brought flying soul tools. This journey has been dangerous, but we managed." Middle-aged man Kevin sighed, then began devouring his meal of vegetables.
After months of eating seafood, he was ready to vomit.
"Who would have thought that out in the ocean lives a super savage beast with cultivation approaching a million years." Beside him, the beautiful woman Yu Ziyan spoke with emotion. "If not for Lord Evil Emperor's powerful spiritual force discovering it in advance, this trip would have been far more troublesome."
The Evil Emperor, disguised as a man in black, lightly tapped the table with his finger. "What interests me more is that Sea God Island."
Across the table, a middle-aged woman beside a white-haired elder joined in. "That giant white shark was savage, refusing to let us set foot on the island. Whether it spoke the truth or not, I don't know. But the island itself was extraordinary, the sudden burst of soul power from there was immensely strong."
"It must be true." White-haired Ming Hongchen nodded. "I suspect Lord Evil Emperor felt it as well."
"Without a doubt, it was a warning." The Evil Emperor said calmly. Otherwise, he would have already forced his way onto the island.
That power undoubtedly came from a rank 99 Limit Douluo. Even he wasn't confident. As for the statue there, it was likely dedicated to the so-called Sea God.
"Let's just finish our meal first." Ming Hongchen sighed.
Before even reaching the mainland, they had encountered a super beast nearing a million years, and an island guarded by a Limit Douluo with divine inheritance. For the road ahead, he couldn't help but feel uneasy and concerned.
"Later, we'll first head to Hanhai City as the villagers mentioned, and gather some information before deciding our next step."
"Yes, Elder Ming." Kevin and Yu Ziyan both nodded, continuing their meal.
Several hours later, inside a hotel in Hanhai City.
"Lord Evil Emperor, should we continue searching like this?" Kevin asked bitterly.
There were already two Limit Douluo here—one invincible on land, one in the sky. On top of that, the Spirit Hall controlled nearly 70% of all soul masters on the continent. That number alone rivaled their entire Sun Moon Continent's force. Not to mention the other strong sects and factions across this land.
With this kind of scale, even if they found the Child of Nature, how could the Sun Moon Continent possibly compete?
"I will head to Star Dou Great Forest next." The Evil Emperor said calmly. "As for the four of you, split into two groups and explore the two empires. Since we are here, we can't return empty-handed. Learning about this continent's situation will do you no harm. You should be thankful that their soul tool technology is extremely backward, without the means for large-scale transoceanic warfare."
'Otherwise, who knows when they might attack our shores…' Ming Hongchen nodded. "In that case, I will go to the Heaven Dou Empire with Fengya. I am especially interested in that Dugu Bo, who single-handedly exterminated the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and that outstanding youth Yang Yunhai who developed the theory of absorbing soul rings across levels."
His Martial Soul was the poison-attribute variant Ice Toad, and he had considerable research into poisons.
To be honest, he was eager to exchange knowledge. Whether it was Martial Souls or soul tools, he loved studying them.
"Then Yan'er and I will go to the Star Luo Empire." Kevin added. "The people of this continent likely know nothing of the Sun Moon Continent. As long as we don't expose ourselves or provoke soul master forces with Titled Douluo, there should be no risk."
"Good." Ming Hongchen nodded. "Also, unless absolutely necessary, do not use combat-type soul tools."
"Understood." Kevin responded immediately.
Thus, with their plans made, the five left the hotel and split into three groups to depart.
(End of Chapter)
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