Soul Transformation

"Boom--"

A thunderous roar exploded in everyone's ears, waking people from their fear and panic.

It felt like everything happened in an instant, yet it also felt like a long time had passed.

Looking up, half the sky was shrouded in blood-red lightning, while the other half was clear and bright, clearly separated as if they were two different worlds.

The massive, dark red demonic sword and the transparent longsword clashed and held their ground, and a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Asura God.

He could sense that the opponent's accumulated power was far inferior to his own, but due to its special nature and great resilience, it could handle the Asura Divine Power with ease.

Moreover, this human being was not actually suppressed by the Cosmic Rules.

"You haven't been cultivating for very long, have you?"

"It's not short either."

"But you've taken the wrong path."

"Yeah?"

"I had no intention of killing you, but I had no choice; mistakes should be corrected."

"Wait until you beat me before spouting this nonsense."

"That makes sense."

The Asura God nodded slightly, then turned his sword.

The two-meter-long, sharp greatsword felt as light as a feather in his hands, moving with effortless ease; with a flick of his wrist, it swept through the air.

The blade's trajectory appears sharp and straight, but in reality, it conceals a subtle curve that is difficult to predict, and it moves at an extremely fast speed, carrying an astonishing Killing Intent that is almost tangible.

Su Cheng was startled. Countless sword shadows instantly appeared around him, rushing forward like a rain curtain.

At the same time, a faint Glass-Colored sheen appeared in the center of her forehead.

Of course, he wouldn't use his Trajectory Demon Eye to see the course of fate at such a time; as Asura God, it was something he couldn't easily Insight.

He needed to rely on the keen insight of his Demon Eye to see through his opponent's moves as much as possible, and combine that with the previously developed Sword Dao Domain to keep up with the trajectory of the Asura Demon Sword.

"Clang—"

Amidst the clash of weapons, it was as if two meteors were colliding.

The intense standoff in an instant even gave one the illusion that the world had frozen.

But with an even louder roar, the two meteors quickly separated, then surged and rose higher, shattering the clouds and obliterating their previously distinct red and white colors.

Crimson divine power and transparent sword energy clashed and intertwined, the former being fierce, domineering, violent, and sharp, while the latter being unpredictable and incredibly resilient. Waves of energy roared and swept across the area, and the aftershocks of the battle even began to spread from thousands of meters in the sky to the ground.

Soon, the entire world seemed to have transformed into a stormy sea, and the two figures could no longer be seen; only the deafening roar echoed across the sky.

Countless narrow, dark cracks appeared beside the two of them, then quickly disappeared, followed by an even larger and denser surge of energy.

The Asura Divine Power and True Power were at extremely high levels, far exceeding the carrying capacity of the Douluo Plane. After they collided, the space and elemental energy around their positions were temporarily unbalanced.

Although the world's restorative instincts are rapidly filling the energy gaps in space, the efficiency of this replenishment is far less than the speed of the outbreak and destruction.

The crimson shockwave expanded rapidly and soon reached the vicinity of the ground.

The walls of Jialing Pass began to crumble inch by inch. A fierce wind swept through, sending countless large trees flying like straw from the mountainsides. On the plains battlefield, cracks hundreds of meters long were easily torn open, transforming into bottomless Abyss and cliffs...

This scene was not caused by sheer power, but by the chaotic energy properties of the surrounding environment, which caused the various elements to become completely unbalanced, resulting in the distortion and deformation of space itself.

At first, the ordinary soldiers were still quickly retreating, but the two fighting in the air were too strong. The change happened in an instant, and the army's retreat was far slower than that.

Before long, even the Soul Master Legion began to struggle to protect itself, and it was only through the personal intervention of Titled Douluo that they could barely withstand the aftershocks of the battle from high above.

At this moment, the entire world seemed to tremble due to the terrifying power of the two.

Given the current strength of Douluo Star's plane, it's difficult to support two beings above the First-Level God engaging in a full-force battle.

Or rather, the creatures on this continent cannot survive in this environment.

If the attack wasn't aimed at destroying a plane, the aftershocks of their battle wouldn't have had a significant impact on Douluo Star. However, the creatures on this continent couldn't withstand the sweeping energy storm.

A thousand meters in the air, Su Cheng, who was fighting with all his might, frowned secretly.

The Asura God was much stronger than he had expected.

I can protect myself now, but if I really want to keep the other person here, I'm afraid I won't have that chance.

The Asura God slightly turned his body, easily dodging a True Power Sword Qi, and said calmly, "Your strength is not bad, and your combat ability in this plane is even stronger than mine. Unfortunately, you cannot defeat me with strength alone. You are too young, and your combat skills are too immature."

"..."

Su Cheng felt a chill run down his spine, but he also understood that what the other party said was true.

The Asura God's swordsmanship was indeed far beyond what I could compare to.

If the battle hadn't taken place on Douluo Star, where his True Power held an absolute advantage and he had the Trajectory Demon Eye as Second Martial Soul for support, he would likely have been at a disadvantage long ago.

At this moment, Su Cheng glanced at the scene out of the corner of his eye, frowned slightly, and then reached out and waved a beam of Clear Light towards the battlefield of Jialing Pass below.

Upon seeing this, the Asura God's eyes lit up. Without having time to think about the purpose of his actions, he quickly seized this fleeting but excellent opportunity.

In a battle between the strong, a momentary lapse in concentration can often determine the course of the battle.

Given his combat experience, he would never miss this opportunity.

Despite the seemingly casual tone of the Asura God, he had actually been secretly feeling troubled.

Su Cheng's power system is too unique. He rarely relies on external forces and is extremely resilient. Although he lacks combat experience, his combat instincts are astonishingly strong.

It was as if he wasn't using his brain to control his body in battle, but rather the energy he unleashed possessed its own consciousness. His limbs and even the longsword in his hand could always achieve unexpected and superb coordination at crucial moments, leaving almost no openings for others to find.

It can be said that although they will not be suppressed by them in the short term, they have no chance to truly gain the upper hand.

The problem is that if this drags on, the situation will continue to tilt in Su Cheng's favor.

After descending to the lower realm, one must constantly resist the suppression from the Cosmic Rules.

If the consumption is low, it's fine, as natural replenishment is enough to make up for the losses. But when faced with such high-intensity combat, his condition will become increasingly poor.

Until the opportunity just now came!

The dark red greatsword slashed through the air, and the next moment, a terrible wound appeared on Su Cheng's chest, almost cutting him in two.

Su Cheng's face turned pale, and he quickly mobilized his internal True Power to gather it in front of his chest.

His True Power system was virtually flawless, and his physical attributes were equally astonishing. While the injury was severe, it was not fatal.

The problem is that they will likely fall into a significant disadvantage in the short term.

Su Cheng sighed inwardly and immediately prepared to switch from offense to defense.

Unfortunately, his opponent didn't want to give him that chance and immediately pressed his advantage, leaving him no room to breathe.

The crimson sword light transformed into a gigantic blade of light that blotted out the sky, sweeping forward in an instant.

The Asura God's heart stirred slightly. He was a little puzzled about what Su Cheng had been up to just now. He was willing to risk such serious injuries to make a move, so it couldn't have been something pointless.

Since it was a battle between opponents of the same level, his combat wisdom would naturally not overlook these details. He glanced in the direction where the Clear Light was scattered and saw that on the mortal battlefield below, an endless transparent barrier spanned Jialing Pass, firmly protecting the vast plain.

The energy storms generated during their battle were completely blocked by this barrier, finally giving the soldiers and Soul Master of the Spirit Hall Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire a chance to catch their breath.

Upon seeing this scene clearly, the Asura God was shocked, his body suddenly stopped in place, and the red light in his eyes shifted uncertainly.

Su Cheng took a deep breath, using the opportunity to steady himself and suppress his internal injuries. He followed the other's gaze downwards and then said calmly, "It was just a casual thing. What, even such a small matter can affect your will? Hurry up, you don't think you can beat me like this, do you?"

He is by no means a person with excessive kindness.

As he said at that moment, protecting those mortals and Soul Master below was indeed something he did on a whim.

That was, after all, a battlefield involving hundreds of thousands of people.

If two armies were to die in the war of empires, it would be only natural; it would be their destiny and their own choice.

However, Su Cheng did not want to see thousands of people die needlessly because of his own actions. Moreover, many of them were people he knew.

One move is not enough to seal his defeat; he still has enough confidence to protect himself.

Upon hearing Su Cheng's words, the Asura God did not continue to attack, and said indifferently, "I would not stoop to taking advantage of a junior."

After saying that, he immediately dissipated the Asura Divine Power that he had raised to its peak, and the powerful aura that had been surging around him returned to normal.

He was certainly not a virtuous person, nor was he conservative in his conduct, and he even showed no concern for the lives of beings in the lower realms.

If sacrificing some innocent people would benefit the overall situation and save more lives, he would absolutely choose the former without hesitation.

This is not because he looks down on everyone from a high place; it's just that he has his own philosophy of life.

If he didn't have this mindset, and instead was indecisive and hesitant in everything he did, he wouldn't have been able to perfectly control the bloodthirsty and violent Asura Divine Power for tens of thousands of years, becoming one of the strongest beings in the Divine Realm.

However, he couldn't bring himself to do something that involved taking ordinary people hostage.

Even when he killed the Dragon God, he never thought of using the Dragon Clan as a hostage to force the Dragon God to submit.

As the two stopped fighting, the energy storm in the world began to dissipate rapidly.

The gale gradually subsided, the cracks disappeared, and the terrifying, apocalyptic scene slowly faded away...

At this moment, Su Cheng's face was slightly pale, and the horrific bloodstains on his chest were still clearly visible, making him look rather tragic. However, his breathing had completely stabilized.

The Asura God's gaze lingered on him for a moment, and he couldn't help but be secretly surprised by the speed of his recovery. Then he said in a deep voice, "I will wait for you in the Divine Realm. If you dare to come."

Having said that, the tall figure clad in scarlet demonic armor gradually disappeared.

Watching the other person's retreating figure, Su Cheng remained silent, a trace of doubt rising in his heart.

The gods of this world seem to be somewhat different from what I originally imagined.

It must be admitted that, in some respects, the Asura God's views are somewhat similar to his own.

If I had to describe it, it would probably be that it is in a state of chaotic good.

However, due to his status as a God of Law Enforcement, the Asura God's style of doing things is more inclined towards the order camp, while Su Cheng is much more unrestrained in comparison.

"The Divine Realm... I will go there..."

He withdrew his True Power and looked down at the plains and mountains below.

Actually, if you really want to force Su Cheng at all costs, there is an even more efficient way: destroy the entire Douluo Plane.

While it may not be possible to completely eliminate him, it will at least cause considerable trouble.

Given Su Cheng's current combat strength and condition, he can be considered invincible here. After all, any deity who leaves the Divine Realm will inevitably be suppressed by the laws of the universe and will be unable to overwhelm Su Cheng in terms of combat power.

Under these circumstances, Su Cheng's inexhaustible and powerful True Power fears no God King.

However, the Asura God would not do such a thing.

Not only would the Asura God not do this, but the Divine Realm would not do this either.

This has nothing to do with moral bottom lines, but rather with the balance of the universe.

Every plane in the universe is a link in the natural chain, and the significance of existence is especially unique for a world like Douluo Star, which is teeming with life.

Destroying this plane would have an immeasurable impact on the entire universe.

Upon returning to Jialing Pass, Su Cheng felt that the atmosphere around him was much better than he had imagined.

Although everyone remained silent, there wasn't the tense, confrontational atmosphere I had imagined.

Qian Renxue, in particular, was calmly watching him, her eyes seemingly filled with unspoken words, but in the end she could only sigh silently.

Su Cheng sank, but he didn't say much. He looked at Bibi Dong and said, "Let's push for an end to this war as soon as possible."

"Okay." She immediately transmitted her voice to the many Spirit Hall elders who were commanding at the front line, and launched a full-scale attack.

With Tang San's death, the Heaven Dou Empire's army and commanders had long lost their will to fight, and what followed was a complete rout by the Spirit Hall Empire.

After giving the order, her gaze fell on Su Cheng's chest. "Are you injured? Are you alright?"

"It's alright. The Asura God is much stronger than I imagined, but he's not strong enough to kill me."

"Where is the Asura God?"

"They've already left."

Bibi Dong nodded, not asking any further questions, and instead asked, "What are you planning to do next?"

She was too lazy to care about the progress of the Spirit Hall Empire; after all, this wasn't the real world, so why take it so seriously?

Su Cheng hesitated for a moment, then glanced at her and Qian Renxue, and tentatively asked, "After you awakened your memories, you should also have control over powerful forces in reality, right? Could you share some with me? I need to conduct an experiment."

Noticing the pleading look in his eyes, Qian Renxue felt a pang of pain in her heart.

In the past, Su Cheng never considered any gains or losses when talking to her, and he would never ask questions like "Can I or can't I?"

People can entrust their lives to each other, let alone external things like power.

Has such a deep rift formed between him and me?

Perhaps Ah Yin is right; if we continue to be so stubborn, there will be no turning back...

"... What are you looking at?"

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes nonchalantly and gave a light scolding in a complaining tone.

He immediately stepped forward, reached out and grasped Su Cheng's hand. The next moment, a magnificent stream of Blazing Sun Fire continuously converged upon him.

Bibi Dong's gaze lingered on the two of them for a moment before she smiled gently, said nothing, and then activated her Soul Power to put it into action.

In reality, the two of them had spent a whole year in a spiritual communion, so what does this matter now?

After gathering four types of special energy, Su Cheng's talent [Bloodline Purification], which he obtained when he entered the world, finally began to fully awaken.

A massive, mysterious magic array uncontrollably emerged from his body, shimmering with yellowish-brown light—the unique Earth Power emanating from Ah Yin.

When Bibi Dong's Soul Water nourished it, the heavy energy fluctuations seemed to be imbued with spirituality, and the luster on the Martial Soul began to extend and expand further, becoming more stable and resilient, with a solid feeling of being able to bear all things, truly becoming the cornerstone of the soul world.

The next moment, a free and sharp aura swept over, and Su Cheng felt as if his soul had broken through a solid barrier and then began to grow rapidly, but it was somewhat too ethereal and light.

Until that Blazing Sun Fire, representing order and light, shone deep into the soul and bloodline...

His soul world finally stabilized, and then all the forces seemed to react subtly to each other.

After a brief pause, the various abilities rapidly merged, separated, and changed, and then his Soul Power began to expand at an astonishing rate.

At this moment, Su Cheng seemed to see the scenery at an infinitely high distance, and witness the changes at the deepest part of the universe.

Although he still couldn't understand the underlying principles, he was very clear that the rapidly growing power at this moment did not originate from the outside world, but from his own body.

His bloodline and soul, under the combined influence of these four special elemental forces, gave rise to a potential that was almost terrifyingly powerful.

Feeling the various forces surging into his Second Martial Soul, Su Cheng was suddenly enlightened and finally fully understood the meaning of the previous Simulation missions.

The first Simulation was actually a test. Although he was given three options, he had to choose the most difficult one and complete it. If he had chosen another task, he would have already lost the chance to advance further.

Qian Renxue of Spirit City was Su Cheng's destined ally.

Because of the grudges between their parents, she and Tang San are naturally at odds, leaving no room for negotiation. Adding to this the unique nature of the Angel Martial Soul and Qian Renxue's own extraordinary talent, regardless of whether she and Su Cheng ultimately become a couple, they will fight side-by-side in the future.

The key to the second Simulation was not the Star Luo Empire or Zhu Zhuqing; those were just the starting point. The key was the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul, a Martial Soul containing a unique wind attribute element.

That's why, when he entered the mission, besides Zhu Zhuqing, the candidates he supported included Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyun. Whoever he ultimately chose could become his ally in the future.

In the third Simulation, all the completion conditions pointed to the Godhood Inheritance, which was actually pushing him step by step towards the opposite side of the Divine Realm. At the same time, he also obtained something called "Starlight Water Soul".

With this item in hand, both Bibi Dong and Bo Saixi have the opportunity to fundamentally transform their martial Martial Soul and acquire a more profound and mysterious Soul Water attribute.

As for the power within Ah Yin, it is essentially an advanced version of the Nature Power.

It seems that if it weren't for Su Cheng's guidance, which allowed her to gradually comprehend this unique attribute, another Soul Master or Soul Beast might have had the opportunity to control the Nature Power.