"Almost exactly as I thought." Yang Yunhai spoke calmly.
He had the feeling that this new soul skill corresponded directly to his Child of Nature ability of converting the energy of heaven and earth. Without resistance, how could one absorb high-intensity elemental energy? This soul skill was simply that principle manifesting in the form of a passive ability.
"As for the soul bone skills," Yang Yunhai continued, "one is called Blood Dragon's Soul. It allows me to condense a blood dragon with soul power. It ignores physical attacks, and any living being touched by it will have their blood forcibly drawn out until they die from blood loss."
"The other is called Blood Dragon's Body. My entire body can transform into blood, essentially energy-form. As long as the blood is not fully drained, I will not die."
"What terrifying skills!" Chrysanthemum Douluo was once again stunned.
"In that case, this strange soul beast's weakness should be elemental damage." Ghost Douluo muttered thoughtfully.
"I think so too." Yang Yunhai nodded. "That blood-red plant-type soul beast most likely possessed the ability to ignore physical damage, but its resistance to fire and lightning—both extreme yang attributes—wasn't strong. Ice attribute's control effects also worked well against it."
"Its physical body was tough and its defenses solid. To defeat it, one must break through its defense and restrict its regeneration."
In other words—weak to lightning, weak to fire.
No wonder the Myriad Demon King said it wouldn't survive the next lightning tribulation.
"In that case, disciple, your Survival of the Fittest ability is something you'll have no choice but to train." Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke solemnly. "As long as you can raise your resistance to elemental attacks, and with your Blood Dragon's Body, you'll truly have an undying body."
'Come to think of it, this really is similar to Bibi Dong's ninth soul skill from the original story—Immortal Body.' Yang Yunhai mused inwardly.
"I'll find ways to test and temper it more." He nodded lightly. "It's getting late, let's return."
The next step… would be the true beginning of his path to godhood.
"Mm." Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo both gave a slight nod.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—three figures soared into the sky, streaking toward the Heaven Dou Imperial City. A few days later, they landed in the Eastern Palace.
The following days were plain yet fulfilling—watching his children, consolidating his cultivation, and familiarizing himself with his new abilities.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the bedchamber, Yang Yunhai sat cross-legged. Raising his right hand, he slid a fingertip, and a single drop of blood floated up, hovering before him.
The next second, terrifying life energy surged out from his body like a golden river, pouring directly into the drop of blood.
The blood rippled, rapidly expanding. Before long, it had grown into a humanoid form nearly 1.9 meters tall. Two incense sticks later, a figure identical to Yang Yunhai stood quietly at his bedside.
His face slightly pale, Yang Yunhai lifted a finger to his brow, sending a thread of spiritual power into the clone's mind.
Half an hour later, the blood-formed clone opened its eyes, nodded slightly, and said, "Main body, with me here, you can leave without worry."
"…Why does that sound so strange?" Yang Yunhai's mouth twitched.
Hey, I only created you to stay behind as a babysitter and cover for me!
Not far away, Dugu Bo's eyes were wide, muttering, "This… this is practically indistinguishable from the real thing!"
Yang Yunhai stepped down from the bed and looked at the three elders. "By my calculations, Zhuqing should break through to rank 80 in at most eight months. Grandpa, Teacher, Martial Uncle—when that time comes, meet me in the Star Dou Forest. I will show you the location of the Titan Giant Ape."
Tang San didn't even know its whereabouts yet. He had no intention of leaving it as a soul ring for Tang San. Better to kill it preemptively. With him watching in the Star Dou Forest, as soon as Tang San appeared, he could personally intervene to end him.
But most importantly, it was for raising the years of his soul rings, paving the way for what came next.
"Good." Dugu Bo gave a slight nod.
"Main body, safe travels." The clone also nodded seriously.
"…." Yang Yunhai gave it a sidelong glance, then turned and left.
A few days later, he arrived in the Star Dou Forest's core region.
Buzz—at the center of the Lake of Life, the branches of the Golden Tree stirred and swayed.
"The Child of Nature has come. Everyone, retreat." Di Tian rose to his feet and led the other beasts into the lake.
Soon, Yang Yunhai arrived. With a glance at the lake, he walked directly to the Golden Tree, turned his back to the trunk, and released a golden radiance from his body.
Creak, creak—the trunk responded, slowly opening a crack.
Yang Yunhai stepped backward into the opening, disappearing as the crack sealed shut.
Moments later, the Golden Tree glowed brilliantly, golden ripples spreading outward. Every plant touched by the light was tinged with gold.
The next instant, a wave of spiritual power spread out. Yang Yunhai had unleashed his Life Domain, activating his left arm bone's Spiritual Sharing and camouflage abilities. Instantly, all the golden radiance faded. Even the sea of golden energy surrounding the Golden Tree disappeared without a trace.
"What's going on? All the life energy is gone!?" Xiong Jun's eyes widened.
"It hasn't disappeared—it's been hidden by the Child of Nature. Neither sight nor aura can detect it now." Di Tian explained calmly.
"Could something be wrong outside?" The Scarlet King frowned in worry.
The next moment, deep in the lakebed, the Golden Tree's roots trembled.
Soon after, one massive golden root pushed up through the soil, releasing surges of vast, pure life energy.
With it appeared a humanoid soul form—Yang Yunhai's spirit projection.
His voice echoed in the ears of every soul beast present.
"I have broken through to Titled Douluo. From here on, I will strive to assimilate the entire Star Dou Forest, turning the power of heaven and earth into life energy."
"My goal is to raise every soul ring and soul bone on my body to the 1,000,000-year level in the shortest time possible."
If soul rings could be evolved through assimilation, then soul bones could as well. As long as the life energy was sufficient, nothing was impossible.
"Once I reach rank 99, I will shatter all my soul rings—just as you soul beasts reincarnate through re-cultivation—merging all my power into my soul core. With that immense energy, I am confident I can break through rank 100."
"Nine 1,000,000-year soul rings… the chances are indeed great." Di Tian nodded gravely. "And with the evolution of your soul bones, your body will be strong enough to withstand that vast energy entering at once."
"Not only for breaking through rank 100, but also to break the shackles of the rings themselves, and further elevate my potential." Yang Yunhai continued. "My ninth soul skill is called Blood-Origin Genesis…" After briefly explaining it, he added, "I have already created a clone outside to cover for me. Once I break rank 100, I will conceal my aura and bring other powerful soul beasts with potential here."
The upgraded disguise ability of his Blue Silver Domain was truly useful. If not for energy constraints, he would've summoned them already.
"My wives and friends, as humans, can inherit godhood through divine assessments. But you cannot." His gaze swept over them.
"So, I will hide here and secretly help you all become gods—and heal the Silver Dragon King. After that, the rest will depend on you."
"To ascend to God King level, my strength alone won't be enough. We will also need to reshape this plane, upgrading it rapidly so that when you step into the outside world, it won't collapse under the pressure."
"Otherwise, once the gods descend en masse, this plane will be torn apart."
"You must be ready. The Star Dou Forest may become the very first battlefield."
"Rest assured, Child of Nature. Since we've chosen this path, we've long been prepared." Di Tian spoke with solemn resolve.
Yang Yunhai nodded. "With my current body, I can't endure too much energy yet. I'll slow the assimilation rate, and divert some of the energy here to aid your cultivation."
"From today onward—let us strive together."
"We are indebted." Di Tian lowered his head with respect.
"This is what I should do." Yang Yunhai smiled faintly, and his spirit projection faded from their sight.
"Sit. Begin cultivating." Di Tian ordered, seating himself immediately.
The gathered beasts all obeyed, settling into meditation without hesitation.
To slack off now, when the Child of Nature was personally aiding their path to godhood, would be sheer stupidity. The future might bring war against the gods themselves—if they failed to grow stronger, only death awaited them.
Meanwhile, in the City of Slaughter, deep within the inner city…
"My soul power… it refuses to rise any further!?" Tang San snapped open his eyes, his expression dark as night.
He was stuck at rank 69!
(End of Chapter)
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