A vast and pure life force surged into Xiao Han's parched body and soul like sweet rain. Nourished by this power, his dual Martial Souls, which had undergone terrifying mutations, finally ushered in a new life.
On the twelve petals of the Chaos Green Lotus, lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns faintly emerged from the original chaotic patterns, adding an ancient and desolate charm from the World Tree.
Deep within the origin of the Martial Soul, two entirely new divine abilities, [Space Imprisonment] and [Life Grafting], are slowly taking shape.
After absorbing a massive amount of void energy and some of the negative origin transformed from the [Blood Soul Curse Mark], the Eternal Night Void Emperor Martial Soul actually began to fuse with the Soul Origin Treasure Jade.
Its phantom became more solid and majestic, and its originally pure dark gold eyes were now intertwined with a strange blood-red light. Its control over the soul and the void increased dramatically, and even more astonishingly, it was able to slowly refine the [Blood Soul Curse Mark] that was like a leech, turning it into nourishment for its own growth!
Destruction precedes construction!
Xiao Han turned misfortune into blessing. With the successful mutation of his dual Martial Souls and the continuous energy feedback from the "World Tree Heart Fragment", his almost collapsed body and soul not only fully recovered, but his cultivation also soared like a rocket, breaking through the bottleneck of the Sixth Level of the Martial Master Realm and continuing to rise until it steadily stopped at the early stage of the Eighth Level of the Martial Master Realm!
His foundation was far more solid than any ordinary breakthrough, and his soul power surged due to the "special tempering" of the [Blood Soul Curse Mark], making him almost as strong as an ordinary Early Stage of the Martial King Realm!
"Hmm..."
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Han let out a soft moan and slowly woke up.
He opened his eyes in a daze and found himself lying in a dense forest exuding a strong, primordial atmosphere. Towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, and strange cries of birds and beasts rose and fell. He could clearly feel that the "World Tree Heart Fragment" had merged into his heart, continuously providing him with a powerful life force.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully survived a near-death experience. Your soul and will have been greatly tempered, and your Twin Martial Souls have undergone an unknown positive mutation!]
[Special skill reward: [Void Marker] (The host can leave an extremely faint soul imprint in the void. This imprint has a very low probability of being perceived by a specific being, or can be used to construct a temporary teleportation anchor under certain conditions.)]
[Friendly reminder: The void here is chaotic and the spiritual energy is mixed and violent. Please adapt as soon as possible, or you will bear the consequences.]
The system's cheeky notification sound rang in my mind after a long absence.
However, before Xiao Han could fully experience the changes in his body and the system rewards, a deafening roar suddenly echoed from the depths of the forest!
"Roar--!"
A terrifying pressure, far exceeding any demonic beast he had ever encountered before, swept over him like a tsunami—it was the aura of the Martial Emperor Realm demonic beast! Moreover, this aura was filled with savagery and hunger!
Meanwhile, on a secluded mountain peak far from where Xiao Han awoke, amidst the swirling clouds and mist, a pair of eyes, gleaming with profound wisdom and seemingly capable of piercing through eternity, were "looking" with great interest in the direction of Xiao Han, a mysterious smile playing on their lips.
That gaze seemed to have developed a strong interest in the "World Tree Heart Fragment" on Xiao Han's body and his ridiculously mutated Twin Martial Souls.
"Martial Emperor Realm demonic beast?" Xiao Han suddenly stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, feeling the surging new power within his body. Far from showing any fear, a fierce fighting spirit rose in his eyes.
He survived against all odds, and rose from the ashes! He needed a worthy opponent to test the true extent of his newfound power!
The Wilderness Poison Dragon Lizard, at the First Level of the Martial Emperor Realm, was covered in dark green scales. It had a single horn on its head, and its gaping maw was filled with fangs that dripped foul-smelling venom onto the ground, hissing as it corroded. Its cold, vertical pupils were fixed on Xiao Han, filled with savagery and greed.
Xiao Han spirit surged, and the aura of the Eighth Level of the Martial Master Realm erupted without reservation. The Chaos Green Lotus swayed behind him, exuding vitality; the phantom of the Eternal Night Void Emperor appeared even more solid, with a strange blood-red color flowing deep within his dark golden eyes.
"Good timing!"
Xiao Han gave a low shout, lightly tapped his toes, and quietly activated "A Step to the Ends of the Earth, Yet Far Apart" in conjunction with his newly comprehended [Space Imprisonment]. Just as the Wilderness Poison Dragon Lizard was about to pounce, the space around it suddenly froze, and its movements stiffened for a moment.
"Now!"
The phantom of the Eternal Night Void Emperor suddenly opened its eyes, and the "Shadow Soul Domain" silently spread out, instantly greatly weakening the Poison Dragon Lizard's senses, plunging its vision into a blurry darkness. At the same time, the Chaos Green Lotus cast a hazy azure light, rapidly purifying the pervasive poisonous mist.
"Roar!" The Poison Dragon Lizard, having suffered a setback, roared in anger and spewed out a stream of ghastly green, highly venomous dragon breath indiscriminately.
Xiao Han dodged like a ghost, alternating between the Green Lotus Sword Song and the Annihilation Divine Fist. The Green Lotus Sword Qi was sharp, tearing through the air; the Annihilation Divine Fist contained the intent of "Return to the Ruins," each strike carrying a terrifying aura of Obliteration.
A fierce battle was about to break out. After all, the Poison Dragon Lizard was Martial Emperor Realm demon beast with an incredibly strong physical body. Xiao Han's attacks mostly only left shallow white marks on its scales. However, every tail whip and claw strike of the Poison Dragon Lizard contained immense power, forcing Xiao Han to dodge with all his might.
"This guy's scales are too tough!" Xiao Han frowned slightly. The Eternal Night Void Emperor Martial Soul actually took the initiative to extract a trace of refined Blood Soul Curse Mark power from the Soul Origin Treasure Jade and integrate it into the Annihilation Divine Fist.
"Chaos Annihilation Fist!"
He seized the opportunity after the Poison Dragon Lizard's attack, and with a fist that combined the intent of "Return to the Ruins," a portion of the power of the void, and a trace of strange blood energy, he slammed it hard into the Poison Dragon Lizard's relatively weak neck!
With a crisp "crack!", the Poison Dragon Lizard's hard scales cracked from the punch, and dark green blood splattered everywhere.
"Roar!" Overwhelmed by excruciating pain, the Poison Dragon Lizard went completely berserk, gathering destructive energy on its horn and locking onto Xiao Han.
Instead of retreating, Xiao Han advanced, his eyes gleaming, and once again pressed forward, his fists raining down on the same spot on Xiao Han's head!
"Bang bang!"
No one knows how many punches he unleashed, but just as the Poison Dragon Lizard's destructive energy was about to explode, Xiao Han's final punch precisely pierced its cracked skull!
"Bang!"
The Wilderness Poison Dragon Lizard's enormous head exploded like a watermelon, and its massive body crashed to the ground, utterly dead.
Xiao Han was panting heavily, with several bloody scratches on his body, but the excitement in his eyes was hard to hide. He shook his numb fist, feeling the surging power within him, and his heart was filled with boundless pride.