Douluo: Fiery Chains of the Soul, Sealing All Gods

With an External Soul Bone and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, he confidently believed he was fully capable of handling more.

Besides, he intended to break through level one hundred.

An ordinary person might truly have stopped after one plant out of fear.

Then, with utmost caution, Su Han began absorbing the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

The medicinal power flowed through his body, bringing a warm and comfortable sensation. It was as though his meridians were gradually widening, while his physique quietly improved.

Six hours passed unnoticed. Su Han slowly opened his eyes, determination gleaming within them.

As a neutral immortal-grade herb, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum possessed extraordinary effects.

Those who consumed it could circulate energy through their limbs and open the eight meridians, perhaps even cultivating an Indestructible Diamond Body. As a result, Su Han's Soul Power advanced by leaps and bounds, jumping from level 34 to level 38.

Su Han clenched his fists, and the corners of his lips unconsciously rose. His joy was impossible to conceal.

Immediately afterward, Su Han took out another immortal herb.

This herb was red as blazing fire. Its leaves were soft and tender, and its crown resembled a rooster's comb. Yet upon closer inspection, its veins were crimson gold, making it distinctly unusual.

This was an immortal herb capable of increasing the power of a Fire Attribute Soul Master's flames. It was also a Great Pure Yang Medicine.

Without the slightest hesitation, Su Han began absorbing the herb.

However, just as he was refining it with all his strength, blood suddenly seeped from his nose and ears. It felt as if blazing flames were burning his organs from within.

At the critical moment, Su Han swiftly activated the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone skill. Its cool healing effect nourished his body like sweet rain, gradually repairing his damaged functions.

This process of refining the immortal herb lasted an entire night.

When Su Han opened his exhausted eyes again, he shook his head with a bitter smile. "You really can't be greedy with these immortal herbs. Both were potent pure-yang medicines. I nearly died here."

However, Su Han's Soul Power had also reached level 40, and the flames added by his martial soul had reached the ultimate attribute.

It had also granted him a domain called "Endless Flame Domain."

Within this domain, he could suppress the strength of all Fire Attribute Soul Masters by ten percent, while Soul Masters of other attributes would suffer a fifteen percent suppression.

Although this domain was still incomplete, Su Han believed that once he reached the Soul Saint realm, it would surely display astonishing power.

Feeling the surging strength within his body, Su Han nodded in satisfaction.

However, when he was about to stand up, he awkwardly discovered that he was completely naked.

He hurriedly took a set of silver armor from his Soul Tool and quickly put it on.

"Taking medicine really feels great! This kind of joy isn't something ordinary people can understand."

At that moment, Su Han no longer envied Bie San's martial arts. No matter how strong one's martial arts were, without these immortal herbs, one's achievements would still be limited.

Su Han strode energetically into a bustling breakfast shop, found a seat, and sat down leisurely. Though noise filled the place, he merely listened in silence.

At a table across from him, three people sat talking. A white-haired middle-aged man spoke first. "I've already entered the Soul King realm. I wonder when I'll be able to hunt for my fifth soul ring."

A man who appeared to be around forty replied with a resolute gaze, "Then let's set off immediately! Once you obtain your fifth soul ring, our soul-hunting team will become even stronger."

A man beside him also chimed in, "When that happens, if we take on missions again, the bounties will probably be more than double."

Su Han listened quietly from the side, secretly astonished. He had not expected such a team to possess the strength to hunt Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts.

He did not dare underestimate the three of them in the slightest. After all, in this world filled with blades and bloodshed, how could anyone establish themselves amid such danger without genuine ability?

After careful consideration, Su Han decided to take the initiative and join them. He would first travel with them for two years and broaden his horizons.

Thus, he stood and walked toward their table with firm steps.

Su Han's sudden appearance made the three of them pause in surprise.

The white-haired man frowned and asked, "Kid, are you provoking us?"

Su Han merely smiled and shook his head, replying sincerely, "Big brothers, you've misunderstood.

I mean no offense. I merely wish to join your team.

As a commoner Soul Master, I have no one to rely on. I only hope to find a place where I belong."

The man around forty flashed a doubtful look. "Kid, are you making fun of us?

Looking at how you're dressed, it's clearly something only nobles can afford. And your skin is so fair—how do you look like a commoner Soul Master?"

Su Han's expression instantly dimmed. He sighed and slowly said, "I've been an orphan since childhood, with no one to rely on.

When I was four, a Spirit Hall deacon took me in, and we depended on each other from then on.

Fortunately, heaven favored me and granted me an outstanding martial soul and talent, allowing me to rise above others.

However, I refused Spirit Hall's invitation. I could only rely on my teachers' appreciation and help at the academy, hunting soul rings step by step and struggling my way to where I am today.

In this class-based world, clothes make the man and saddles make the horse. So whenever I'm outside, I do my best to dress myself up to avoid being bullied."

After hearing this, the others were only half convinced.

The white-haired man pressed, "Then what martial soul did you awaken? And what was your Innate Soul Power?"

Su Han glanced around and lowered his voice. "Let's discuss that later."

The three understood Su Han's concerns and nodded.

"My name is Su Han. I'm sixteen this year. I hope to make a living alongside you. Captain, please take me in," Su Han said earnestly.

The middle-aged man looked at him suspiciously. "Kid, you don't look like you're only sixteen."

Su Han helplessly spread his hands. "I often didn't have enough to eat when I was young, so I look a little older than I am."

"Fine, then follow us!" the middle-aged man said heartily. "My name is Hao Te. This is Li Jie, and he's Zhao Gang."

Su Han was inwardly shocked. He had not expected to encounter characters from the original story here—and this Hao Te was even Oscar's future big brother!

If he remembered correctly, after Oscar participated in the Soul Master Competition, he had gone alone to this frigid land to prove himself. He seemed to have saved the severely injured Hao Te, and that was how they became brothers.

Oscar's fifth soul ring came from a twenty-thousand-year spirit beast.

It had dropped a precious Head Soul Bone. To repay Oscar for saving his life and out of brotherhood, Hao Te had followed Oscar in killing everyone, and Oscar had absorbed the soul bone as well.

From this alone, Su Han could tell that Hao Te was someone with his own principles.

Following Hao Te, Su Han felt fairly reassured.

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Su Han respectfully cupped his fists toward Hao Te, Li Jie, and Zhao Gang, saying loudly, "From this day onward, this little brother will brave wind and rain alongside you elder brothers."

Zhao Gang waved his hand, a friendly smile on his face. "Su Han, since you've joined us, you're one of our team. There's no need to be so polite."

Hao Te also stood up and said boldly, "In that case, let's head out. It's time to set off."

Hearing this, everyone rose and headed together toward the city gates.

Along the way, a gentle breeze brushed against their faces, while birds sang and flowers bloomed, as though they too were celebrating the group's meeting.

Once they had left the city, Li Jie could no longer suppress his curiosity. He asked Su Han, "Su Han, we didn't ask in the shop earlier, but now we need to have a proper talk.

What exactly are your martial soul and Innate Soul Power like?"

Hao Te and Zhao Gang also looked over with interest. Clearly, they too were curious about Su Han's martial soul and talent.

Facing their gazes, Su Han smiled faintly, spread his hands, and slowly said, "My martial soul is a mutated Tool Martial Soul—the Fiery Chains of the Soul. It's Control type, and my Innate Soul Power was level eight."

"Innate Level 8!" The three widened their eyes, their faces filled with astonishment.

They had never imagined that such a gifted genius would join their soul-hunting team at this moment.

However, before Su Han had even finished speaking, he stunned them once more. "But now, I have Innate Full Soul Power."

"Innate Full Soul Power!"

The three cried out in unison, their eyes full of disbelief.

Seeing their reactions, Su Han smiled faintly and explained, "When I was level ten, I hunted for a soul ring in the Soul Hunting Forest and unexpectedly obtained a strange herb.

After consuming it, my Soul Power directly rose to level fourteen after I absorbed the soul ring.

That Spirit Hall deacon said the herb was a heaven-mending treasure rarely seen in a thousand years.

However, they wanted to force me to join Spirit Hall, and I refused. I've been avoiding their pursuit all these years."

Zhao Gang's eyes filled with envy. "Kid, your fortune is truly deep. You even managed to come across a treasure like that."

Su Han scratched his head and smiled bashfully. "At the time, I simply thought the herb looked unusual, so I couldn't resist eating it. I never expected it to have such remarkable effects, especially on my physical condition, which improved tremendously."

Hao Te smiled. "All right, this is Little Han's opportunity. The two of you don't need to envy him anymore.

Little Han, what is your current cultivation level?"

Su Han replied shyly, "Big Brother Hao Te, I've just stepped into level forty and was looking for a team to join.

When I happened to meet you all while eating downstairs earlier, I decided to join you."

"Level forty?" Li Jie pointed at Su Han in disbelief. "You're only sixteen, yet you've already reached the realm of a level-forty Soul Ancestor?"