Just Because He Can't Do It, Doesn't Mean I Can't
No one had expected Yuhao to utter such domineering and arrogant words. Not only did he openly declare that he wanted to become a god, but he even went so far as to claim that he would become the co-lord who stood above all the gods.
Such words, if spoken by anyone else, would have been nothing more than a ridiculous joke.
However, Di Tian and Bi Ji, who were standing quietly behind Yuhao, showed no signs of shock at all. On the contrary, there was undisguised admiration in their eyes.
Because in their hearts, they truly believed that their Lord possessed the qualifications and potential to accomplish everything he had just said.
The Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin and the other immortal grasses in the valley fell into a long silence. No one spoke for a long time, and it was impossible to tell whether they were completely stunned by Yuhao's words or if doubts still lingered deep within their consciousness.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, the disembodied voice that had spoken earlier sounded once more.
"Even if you can really become a god, and even if you allow us to become your soul rings, what difference is there between that and death?"
"Whether it is passive slaughter or active sacrifice, once we become soul rings, our soul consciousness will inevitably dissipate."
If this question had been posed to anyone else, there would truly have been nothing they could do in response.
But the one standing there was Yuhao.
"What if I said that I have a way to turn you into soul rings while still preserving your soul consciousness?"
The moment those words left his mouth, the entire valley erupted.
"This is impossible!"
"Maintaining soul consciousness after becoming a soul ring? Are you treating us like fools?"
"Hahaha, he really dares to boast. Such nonsense has never existed since the beginning of the continent."
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For a moment, chaos filled the valley. Even Di Tian and Bi Ji could not help but reveal surprised and uncertain expressions.
Because this claim was even more unbelievable than Yuhao declaring that he would become a god.
"I'm merely stating a fact," Yuhao said calmly. "Since you don't believe me, there's no point in me explaining any further."
As he spoke, he shook his head lightly, clearly unwilling to continue arguing. He then turned around, preparing to leave.
Just as Yuhao was about to step away, the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin suddenly spoke.
"Wait."
Yuhao paused, turned his head slightly, and asked softly, "Is there something else?"
"Can you truly turn a soul beast into a soul ring while maintaining its soul consciousness? Even the man from ten thousand years ago was incapable of doing such a thing."
The Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin's voice carried unmistakable seriousness.
"Youyou, you don't actually believe him, do you?"
Liehuo Xingjiaoshu spoke in a low voice, clearly unconvinced.
However, its words did not affect the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin at all. The pale pink petals swayed gently as it waited for Yuhao's answer.
"There are many capable individuals in this world," Yuhao replied calmly. "What Tang San couldn't do doesn't mean that I can't. Of course, even if I can do it, I still need time."
His tone was gentle and steady, yet every word carried boundless confidence.
"Alright. I believe you."
As soon as the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin spoke those words, the other immortal grasses in the valley exploded into uproar.
"Youyou, are you insane?"
Liehuo Xingjiaoshu cried out in disbelief.
But the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin ignored all of them. Its flower stem trembled slightly, and a streak of purple light slowly rose from the stamens.
"This is my Qiluo Heart. If you hold it in your hand, all poisons within a radius of thirty feet will lose their effect. If you place it in your mouth, it can detoxify hundreds of poisons."
The purple pill gently floated into Yuhao's palm.
Yuhao looked at the Qiluo Heart in his hand, clearly surprised. He had not expected the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin to voluntarily hand over a treasure that it had condensed over thousands of years.
After playing with it briefly, Yuhao smiled faintly and said in a somewhat playful tone,
"You have good judgment, but this alone is not enough."
"What else do you want?"
The Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin asked again.
Yuhao pointed at the ground beneath his feet and said, "I want all the immortal grasses in this valley to submit to me, including you—the kings among plant-type soul beasts."
Hearing Yuhao's condition, the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin did not answer immediately. Its flower stem swayed back and forth, and soon, all the immortal herbs and celestial grasses in the valley began to sway as well.
Clearly, they were communicating through a special method.
After about five breaths of time, the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin finally spoke again.
"Very well. I agree. But the premise is that you can truly accomplish everything you have promised."
"There is no need to doubt my words,"
Yuhao replied indifferently.
On the surface, he appeared calm, but deep down, his heart was surging with excitement. Being able to subdue all the immortal grasses within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes would be an enormous boost to his future cultivation.
After speaking, Yuhao prepared to leave. He was eager to consume the two fairy grasses he had obtained.
"Swallow them here," the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin said again. "With our aura assisting you, you will be able to refine the medicinal power much faster."
Yuhao was momentarily stunned, but quickly realized that this was a gesture of goodwill. Without any hesitation, he sat down beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, preparing to consume the two immortal grasses.
He was not worried in the slightest about being attacked.
After all, these plant-type soul beasts were now seeking his help, and Di Tian and Bi Ji were still standing nearby, watching everything unfold.
Yuhao decided to swallow the Strange Velvet Tongtian Chrysanthemum first. This immortal grass could mobilize bodily energy, open the eight extraordinary meridians, strengthen qi and blood, and forge an indestructible physique.
Without hesitation, Yuhao swallowed it in a single gulp, then sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and focused his mind.
The moment the immortal grass entered his body, it transformed into pure medicinal power.
At that instant, the Golden Dragon King's bloodline power hidden deep within Yuhao surged forth once again. A dragon's roar echoed faintly as the medicinal power of the Strange Velvet Tongtian Chrysanthemum was almost instantly swallowed and refined.
At the same time, a trace of the Golden Dragon King's aura leaked out.
Even such a tiny trace caused all the soul beasts in the valley to tremble, including Di Tian and Bi Ji.
However, the two of them were not afraid—only excited.
The plant-type soul beasts, on the other hand, were completely different. Upon sensing this violent and terrifying aura, they began to shake uncontrollably, as if a golden, ferocious dragon with a gaping maw had appeared before them, ready to devour everything.
"How is this possible? How can such terrifying power exist on the Douluo Continent?"
"This power may not be overwhelming in quantity, but its essence surpasses everything in the world. Even the man from ten thousand years ago cannot compare to it."
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At this moment, the Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin and the other immortal grasses finally understood where Yuhao's confidence came from.
"What are you still standing around for?"
Di Tian shouted in a low voice.
"Hurry up and release your immortal grass aura to assist the Lord in refining the Strange Velvet Tongtian Chrysanthemum."
Relying on the overwhelmingly domineering power of the Golden Dragon King, Yuhao rapidly refined the medicinal energy of the Strange Velvet Tongtian Chrysanthemum, but he also endured pain far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
After all, the medicinal power of this immortal grass was extremely fierce. Even with his powerful physique, he could not ignore it completely.
Yet amid the pain, Yuhao could clearly feel the meridians throughout his body being continuously opened and expanded, while his qi and blood surged endlessly.
Vaguely, he sensed that the second seal suppressing the Golden Dragon King was beginning to loosen.
At that moment, all the immortal grasses in the valley—whether soul beasts or not—released their own aura. These auras intertwined and poured into Yuhao's body.
This was the combined aura energy of countless immortal grasses. Although it was not as pure or explosive as the energy of a single fairy grass, it was gentler and possessed a wide range of effects.
Yuhao felt an intense sense of joy.
After absorbing this aura energy, the pain from refining the Strange Velvet Tongtian Chrysanthemum was greatly reduced. At the same time, his physical body was strengthened in every aspect—his foundation was stabilized, his meridians were expanded, his marrow was cleansed, and even his life source was subtly enhanced.
It could be said that the combination of the Strange Velvet Tongtian Chrysanthemum and the aura of the immortal grasses had completely transformed Yuhao's physical qualifications.
At this moment, even without relying on his martial souls, Yuhao could already be regarded as a top-tier super genius on the Douluo Continent based solely on his physical body.