The moment that warm ball of golden light landed in his palm, something strange happened—the "soil" did not remain in his hand. Instead, like melting ice and snow, like a drop of water soaking into a sponge, it instantly sank beneath his skin and vanished!
Immediately afterward, a vast, pure, heavy yet gentle torrent of strange energy surged through the meridians in his arm and thundered into his body! This energy was not violent soul power, but more like the essence of the earth itself, nourishing all living things.
Wherever it passed, his meridians, which had become somewhat dim and sluggish from cultivating evil techniques, seemed to be washed and broadened by a warm current, becoming smooth and resilient! Old hidden injuries and blockages accumulated over many years actually began to dissolve under the cleansing force of this gentle yet unstoppable energy!
What delighted him even more was that the bottleneck at the peak of Level 69, as unyielding as a copper wall and iron barrier, began to tremble violently under the nourishment and impact of this earth-origin energy. Fine yet distinct cracks appeared across it!
He could even clearly feel that the barrier obstructing his advancement was growing thinner! He was truly only one step away from a complete breakthrough! All he needed now was a suitable soul ring, and he would naturally become a true Soul Saint!
"This... this is..."
Tao Zuo shut his eyes tightly, guiding the surging energy within him with all his strength. His face was filled with utter shock and wild delight.
He had never experienced such a miraculous and effective treasure! Just a little "prototype," an "advance payment," had produced such astounding results! How incredible would the "remaining" reward be once the task was completed?!
A moment later, Tao Zuo abruptly opened his