Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

"Do not publicly release the Meridian Shaping Method and the Ring Condensing Method for the time being. Not to mention that your own cultivation is only at the Soul Emperor level and the two methods have not been fully deduced, just speaking of your future, these two things are absolutely not something that can be easily spread."

Gu Yuena said solemnly to Xiao Feng.

"You want me to perfect them and then use them to acquire the power of faith?"

Xiao Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded. He had never doubted the impact these two methods could have on the soul master world and the faith of ordinary soul masters.

The role played by the power of faith in the Douluo world could not be said to be unimportant. It was not the same kind of thing as the incense offerings in the world of mythology; the concept of it being "poisonous" did not exist. Its principle should be closer to the process of borrowing primordial qi from all living beings in the Dragon Ball world.

To be recognized by living beings, to be acknowledged by the laws of heaven and earth, and thus to acquire power. In essence, it was still acquiring a higher power from the laws of the world, not nailing oneself down to one path. It was just that on the other hand, the power of faith was, after all, only a means. To be powerful oneself was to be truly powerful. This was also why those who became gods through faith were often not comparable to innate gods, or rather, subsequent improvement was very difficult.

Gu Yuena nodded. "The pursuit of power by soul masters is endless. And if your methods can open up an unprecedented path of cultivation for them, their worship and faith in you will converge into an immeasurable force. As your guarantee, this is a safety net card."

She paused for a moment and smiled lightly. "And, you were already laying out your plans long ago, weren't you? It's just that the best things should only be released at the very end."

Xiao Feng smiled and nodded. It was like eating a meal. Many people would unconsciously leave the most delicious dish for last, and then after swallowing it, they would be exceptionally satisfied. The emotion that burst forth at that moment could far exceed that of a slow and methodical meal.

After using today's portion of "True Qi" to mend her injuries, Gu Yuena's face was flushed as she slowly let out a breath of dragon's breath.

Her soft hand pressed on Xiao Feng's left arm, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes. "This Soul Vein of yours, what exactly is the power it contains? If one were to say it's a dark attribute, it would be too much of an injustice to it."

Xiao Feng smiled. "If I'm not mistaken, this is Yin Power."

He slowly raised his left arm, gazing at the unique Soul Vein, his eyes sparkling with the light of thought. "Yin Power. It doesn't just represent the dark attribute so simply. It contains even more the mysteries of life, death, and reincarnation."

"All things in the world are divided into yin and yang. Yin and yang are the way of heaven and earth. The wonder of yin and yang has its original root in 'nothingness'; 'nothingness' gives birth to all things and is the True Qi. True Qi is derived from the Five Elements Soul Veins. The five elements mutually generate and restrain each other, and in turn evolve into yin and yang."

"From the moment I chose to self-condense my Soul Veins, the origin contained within the Soul Veins has already... no, it's better to say it has always been to extract special properties from the martial soul. The Soul Veins of other soul masters, even if the attached soul rings correspond to different attributes, when the Soul Vein is formed, what is left behind is the attribute power that symbolizes the characteristics of their own martial soul."

"Xue'er's five Soul Veins, although she chose soul rings with light, flame, lustrous gold, etc., in the end, only light and flame were retained, because this is what is most suitable for her, the attributes determined by her martial soul's characteristics."

"Similarly, when my Five Elements Soul Veins were still soul rings, my choice of soul beasts, in fact, I did not go and select single-attribute soul beasts. And single, ultimate-attribute soul beasts are extremely rare to begin with. But after they were transformed into Soul Veins, they became a single elemental power. This is because of my martial soul."

"This Yin Power is that of my martial soul, or rather, my own characteristic."

Listening to Xiao Feng's eloquent talk, a look of sudden realization appeared on Gu Yuena's face. "So you're saying, it's a branch of 'Qi'?"

Xiao Feng pondered for a while and said, "It can't be put that way. Yin Power is not just a branch of 'Qi'. It is more like a deepening of 'Qi' under specific conditions. 'Qi', as the source of all things, contains the basic powers and laws of the universe, while yin and yang are the two basic attributes of 'Qi' on a phenomenal level."

"It's like divine power. The structure of divine power is mostly the same, but the properties manifested are different. That Asura fellow's divine power contains the meaning of slaughter and judgment, while the Seraphim's divine power contains the characteristics of light and holiness."

Gu Yuena was moved upon hearing this and asked, "What is its use?"

"Many things. Life and death, soul and consciousness, concealment and stealth, healing and recovery, and so on," Xiao Feng raised his left hand. A cloud of black mist was seen to slowly rise from his left arm. In its swirling, it seemed to contain the mysteries of life and death. A faint light flickered within the mist, like stars, bright one moment and dark the next.

"This Yin Power, I can control it to affect the state of life, to promote growth or accelerate decay; similarly, it can also touch the soul level, giving me more room for control on a spiritual level. For soul skills with a yin attribute, I can also evolve them through this, for example, a water-attribute soul skill."

He pointed at a bouquet of flowers on the ground. Its petals began to wither rapidly, their color fading, as if time had accelerated its flow upon them. Immediately after, he waved his hand again, and the withered petals miraculously recovered their vitality, lush and green, as if just blooming.

Gu Yuena was surprised. "It's very similar to your first Soul Vein."

"My yin and yang were originally evolved from the five elements. It has an extra method of creation. Its abilities are not just this. I can feel that its abilities have not yet been perfected. When yin and yang are gathered, I feel that something strange will happen. The treasure pearl in my mind had an unusual movement before."

Gu Yuena nodded, somewhat in admiration. "This martial soul of yours is truly too mysterious."

Xiao Feng walked slowly to the window. "I, on the other hand, hope for even more abilities. After all, I have to go to the Divine Realm in the future."

Gu Yuena's gaze moved slightly. She walked behind Xiao Feng, her two jade arms wrapping around his waist. She stood on her tiptoes and whispered in his ear, "Thank you."

Xiao Feng rubbed Gu Yuena's fair hand. "You told me not to say these two words. How come you're saying them now? Don't forget, I was going to the Divine Realm anyway."

Gu Yuena's purple pupils narrowed slightly, her tone becoming somewhat dangerous. "Oh, for that Qian Renxue? I forgot about your agreement with her first. So you're saying, your agreement with me was just incidental?"

The corner of Xiao Feng's mouth twitched. "How could you think that?"

Is it because she's seen Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong getting jealous so much lately that she's also learned to do it?

"Are you jealous?"

Gu Yuena changed her position, walked in front of Xiao Feng, and hugged his neck, blinking her eyes playfully. "Guess?"

"I won't guess."

As he spoke, he lowered his head and kissed her, capturing her two jade lips. A barrier had long since been set up by Gu Yuena. The barrier she set up, its function was naturally not just to insulate sound, but also people. Other family members could not get close.

Three days later, in the courtyard of the small wooden house.

Light scattered through the leaves, dappling the stone table in the courtyard, and falling obliquely on a deck chair under a large tree.

The sunlight could not hide the unnatural paleness on Xiao Feng's face. His pair of black eyes no longer had their former star-like brilliance, as if shrouded by a faint haze. Only a茫然 (mángrán - blank/vacant) look could be seen within.

Xiao Feng's state of mind was exceptionally peaceful. This was a special kind of tranquility after the affairs of the bedchamber, not caring about anything, with only a state of emptiness remaining.

He took a sip of tea and slowly let out a breath. The Soul Veins and the treasure pearl that had entered his body allowed his energy to be self-generating and never-ending, but he still needed to rest.

Qian Renxue sat at the stone table, looking at Xiao Feng with annoyance. She slammed the teacup in her hand heavily on the stone table. "This old lady can't take it anymore! Xiao Feng, what does she take you for? Even a plowing ox needs to rest! You said you would rest for two days, but you secretly ran over to her place and didn't come out. What's that about!"

Xiao Feng coughed awkwardly. "Xue'er, don't misunderstand. Gu Yuena, she was just..." Xiao Feng wanted to explain, but found that a thousand words were stuck in his throat. For a moment, he didn't know how to start.

Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows, her gaze holding both helplessness and a bit of amusement. "Just what? Just came to find you to discuss the mysteries of your martial soul? Or is there a cat at your place that can do a backflip, and she wanted to see it? Xiao Feng, do you take me for a fool?"

Xiao Feng was speechless. Gu Yuena hadn't stopped from the very beginning. The thing that had entered the dragon's mouth, it wasn't so easy to spit out, especially for a Silver Dragon King.

Qian Renxue snorted. Sneaking away, are you? If you can go, so can I. I'll catch you in the act next week!

She grabbed Xiao Feng's ear and whispered in it, "You'd better be careful yourself. If you can't take care of Sister Ling Yuan and Ah Yin's side, let's see if you still have someone to smooth things over for you later."

"...Alright," Xiao Feng said through gritted teeth.

Qian Renxue snorted, released her hand. "The rabbit you brought back, you just left it at the Spirit Hall academy? What do you plan to do about her mother? She sacrificed her physical body along with it. Not like Ah Yin, who had both her seed and her soul."

"You said you could revive her mother. I don't know if it's true or false. Even a god would find it hard to do this, right?"

"We'll talk about future matters in the future. I have considered it."

Qian Renxue lay down beside Xiao Feng and sighed. "I really don't know how I got involved with a soul beast. It's so unclear. I'm really curious what that Three-Eyed Golden Ni saw."

"She can only see the general trajectory," Xiao Feng shook his head, his gaze becoming deep. "Destiny is not set in stone. The Three-Eyed Golden Ni's foresight is also just one possibility based on the current situation."

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Pope's Hall.

"Your Majesty the Pope, are you sure you want to do this? Can the Great Priest's side agree to this matter?"

Hearing what Bibi Dong had just announced, a look of surprise was on Dugu Bo's face. He was now a level 93 Titled Douluo. After being "refreshed" in the Douluo Hall for many years, and now working under the Pope, he was also an elder. Naturally, he had a more detailed understanding of the matter of Spirit Hall forcing the Clear Sky Sect to withdraw from the continent and go into seclusion back then.

After reading the records, he also understood that the Clear Sky Sect's seclusion was the result of the Great Priest's kindness.

Otherwise, if Qian Daoliu were a vengeful and ruthless person, just for killing his only son, even if he had directly removed the Clear Sky Sect from the continent, the other soul master factions couldn't have said anything. The weak are prey for the strong is the law of the soul master world.

To say they were letting them go into seclusion was actually to let them cut ties with Tang Hao, a disguised form of protection. Of course, the damage that should have been incurred during the pursuit back then still had to be left behind.

The Pope is now announcing the cancellation of the blockade against the Clear Sky Sect. Is the Great Priest not holding onto old grudges, or has he seen the light?

"The Great Priest's side has already agreed. Xiao Feng has also acknowledged this matter," a trace of firmness flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes, her voice cold and resolute. "It's time for the Clear Sky Sect's matter to have a conclusion. We cannot let the shadow of the past hang over us forever. Spirit Hall needs to look forward and show our strength to the entire continent."

A faint smile hung on the corner of Bibi Dong's mouth. "To pardon the Clear Sky Sect's crimes and let them no longer have to live in seclusion, isn't that a matter of showing the continent our Spirit Hall's magnanimity? This way, not only can we win the respect of the other factions on the continent, but perhaps we can also attract more soul masters to join Spirit Hall. After all, who wouldn't want to follow an organization that is both powerful and benevolent?"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo's brow furrowed tightly. He knew very well the complexity and risks behind this matter. "That being said, the Clear Sky Sect was, after all, once the continent's number one sect. Their foundation and strength cannot be underestimated. What if they take this opportunity to make a comeback? For our Spirit Hall, it would be no small threat."

What I want is for them to make a comeback. The prouder they are, the higher they hold their posture, the better. It would be best if they quickly take this opportunity to ally with that restless Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and then we can catch them all in one net. A sharp light flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.

If they could also pull the Star Luo imperial family's lineage onto their pirate ship in their home turf of the Star Luo Empire, that would be even better.

"For the Clear Sky Sect to come out of seclusion might be a good thing?"

"Ah?" Dugu Bo looked at the speaking Yue Guan with confusion.

Yue Guan sniffed the chrysanthemum in his hand and looked at Dugu Bo with a look of disdain. "Why is it that after your martial soul evolved, you fight with people every day and have made your brain stupid? Our Spirit Hall is now at its zenith. Can't you see the hostility from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the old sects, and some other duchies?"

"It's only because they are forced by the prestige and strength of our Spirit Hall that they haven't openly allied. The Clear Sky Sect has numerous Titled Douluo, and also an ancestor whose existence is unknown. With a leader, won't those fellows who usually only dare to hide in the dark and spread rumors about Spirit Hall and be hostile to Spirit Hall jump out?"

"It would be best if they rebel together with the Clear Sky Sect. This evolved martial soul of mine has not yet truly had a battle of life and death. You don't even understand His Majesty the Pope's meaning. And you're still an elder."

Dugu Bo's face turned black. How many years have you been doing this? How could I possibly understand as well as you, this senior worker? I'm a little slow, so you can just explain it clearly. What's with the mockery?

Be careful I don't resign, continue to be a free-spirited crane, refreshed and at ease.

"Old Ghost, don't you think so? This old poison is a bit dense, haha," Yue Guan used his shoulder to bump the Ghost Douluo beside him and said with a laugh.

Gui Mei looked at him speechlessly. "Boring."

Bibi Dong waved her hand. "Take the documents down. You are responsible for spreading the news to the outside world. Wherever there is a Spirit Hall branch, it must be transmitted."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Pope," Dugu Bo, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei said in unison, then turned and left the Pope's Hall.

Bibi Dong watched them leave, a cold light flashing in her eyes. She looked at the documents on her desk and sneered.

"Shrek Academy, Flender. I should have thought of it long ago. Yu Xiaogang, oh Yu Xiaogang, to actually run out so brazenly. Did you think my Spirit Hall's information was so blocked?"

"A remote city is one thing, but you actually dared to run to Heaven Dou, and to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, your own clan at that. You're simply courting death!!!"

Her gaze moved. And this remnant of the Clear Sky Sect, a Blue Silver Grass martial soul, yet innate full soul power. Now a little over 8 years old, and already level 26?

A twin martial soul?

He is this fellow's teacher. Did he trick him out using the cultivation method for twin martial souls? Bibi Dong's gaze moved slightly. She looked towards the west of Spirit Hall. There was a prison called a "tube building," full of male criminals, the kind with no bottom line.

Copper, gay, furry, LGBT, and so on are numerous. It is the most suitable place for Grandmaster Yu to go.

"Yu Xiaogang, you think you're so smart, but you don't know you've long since fallen into my calculations. You think the Heaven Dou Empire and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect can protect you? Hmph, naive. This time, I will let you taste what true despair is." The corner of Bibi Dong's mouth hooked up into a cold smile. The plan in her heart had gradually taken shape.