Soul Bone Mutation
Soul Ring and Soul Bone are ultimately different.
Unless it's Soul Ring of 100,000 years or more, its value is limited.
Even the lowest-grade Soul Bone is priceless and unavailable.
However, the two also have something in common.
Chen Feng once conducted an experiment where he had Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun absorb Soul Bone during their bottleneck periods. In the end, neither of them obtained Soul Bone, but rather Soul Ring.
This suggests that Soul Bone can, to some extent, replace Soul Ring.
Based on today's experiment, we have found the difference between Soul Bone and Soul Ring: the former involves the primordial energy of the Soul Beast during its formation.
This also explains why the older the Soul Beast, the greater the probability of it producing Soul Bone. This is because as the cultivation age of Soul Beast increases, the primordial energy within its body also increases.
The more primal energy Soul Beast possesses, the easier it is for it to remain within its body after death, thus combining with a certain part of its body to form Soul Bone.
Especially when Soul Beast dies with strong emotional fluctuations, its essence will be spontaneously mobilized, thus increasing the probability of forming Soul Bone.
The reason why Soul Beast under 100,000 years old have a chance to produce soul bones, while Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast are guaranteed to produce Soul Bone, is probably because Soul Beast only have the ability to actively mobilize their origin after they grow to 100,000 years old; they cannot do this before that.
When Chen Feng voiced his guess, Da Ming was somewhat surprised. "I didn't expect you to be able to guess to this extent. If you were Soul Beast, you would definitely achieve great things."
"That's not necessarily true." Chen Feng shook his head. "If I were Soul Beast, I might become food for other powerful Soul Beast before I even grew up. I wouldn't have had a chance to grow at all, because there's not much order in the Soul Beast world."
The world of Soul Beast is a dog-eat-dog world. In such an environment, intelligence is far less important than strength, because the latter is what allows Soul Beast to survive.
Humans are good at wisdom but not strength, Soul Beast are good at strength but not wisdom; this is determined by their respective living environments.
Of course, this is only relatively speaking; those at the very top of both groups don't really possess any kind of benevolence or wisdom.
Da Ming and Xiao Wu were speechless in response to Chen Feng's words.
Tang San, however, looked thoughtful.
Chen Feng noticed this and asked, "What's wrong? Xiao San?"
Tang San hesitated for a moment before asking, "Xiao Feng, you said that Soul Bone contain the essence of Soul Beast. Do you think this essence can return to the Soul Beast?"
"You mean?"
"My mother's Soul Bone is definitely still there. If we can return the essence within that Soul Bone to my mother, could it help her recover faster?" Tang San asked, his voice trembling with excitement.
"I can answer that question; yes, it is possible," Da Ming said.
"Really?" Tang San's face lit up with joy. "What do I need to do?"
"What I know is the method for resurrecting Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. As long as three conditions are met, and the target's soul and body are relatively well preserved, the target's Soul Bone can be used to revive it," Da Ming replied.
"Which three conditions?" Tang San pressed.
"First, you need to find three kinds of herbs: the Ten-Thousand-Year Saint Soul Grass for Awakening the Soul, the Ten-Thousand-Year Nine-Grade Ginseng King used to reshape the body and form, and Ancient Spirit Beast Inner Core, a treasure that allows the soul and body to unite."
Tang San's face grew increasingly bitter as he listened. None of these things were easy to obtain, and they were only the first condition.
"I don't think the Xiao San's mother needs these things," Chen Feng said at this moment.
His voice sounded like heavenly music to Tang San. "What do you mean?"
"The first condition that Da Ming mentioned is easy to understand; it's a necessary condition for the dead to be resurrected. But Xiao San your mother isn't completely dead, these conditions are naturally unnecessary," Chen Feng said, shrugging.
Tang San suddenly realized, "That's right, Mom is still alive. I just want her to recover to adulthood as soon as possible. I don't need these things. Da Ming, what are the other two conditions?"
"What exactly is your mother's condition?" Da Ming asked in return.
Tang San briefly explained the current situation of the Blue Silver Emperor, Da Ming smiled and said, "If that's the case, then things are actually quite simple. You just need to let your mother reabsorb her Soul Ring and Soul Bone. Originally, this would require a strong Life Force, but your mother is the Blue Silver Emperor. Once she grows to a certain level, she will possess extremely powerful Life Force. However, it should be noted that separating Soul Ring requires at least the strength of Titled Douluo; otherwise, it's a dead end."
"So it seems the conditions have been met," Tang San said, somewhat bewildered.
"After all, it's the Blue Silver Emperor, so the conditions are relatively simpler; other Soul Beast can't compare," Da Ming sighed.
Chen Feng was also reflecting on this. Although the conditions were simpler than resurrection, Tang Hao in the Original Work didn't know this at all, and in the end, he simply eliminated the conditions.
In order to return the two Soul Bone inherited from the Clear Sky Sect, he forcibly separated the Soul Bone from his right arm and left leg, thus losing his title of Titled Douluo.
Later, Tang San absorbed the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, and Ah Yin's hope of regaining her original form was completely dashed.
This also shows that the Covert Scheme theories about Tang Hao are not very tenable, because the most precious thing left behind by Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is the Soul Bone, and Tang Hao only obtained the Soul Ring back then, but he carefully preserved the Soul Bone.
However, the price he paid was enormous. Not only was he severely injured, but his sect was also nearly destroyed. He suffered a huge loss, so this Covert Scheme theory is clearly unreasonable.
This is also a key reason why Chen Feng never suspected Tang Hao of being the mastermind behind it all.
You could say Tang Hao was reckless and foolish, but you can't call him treacherous and cunning; those words have absolutely nothing to do with Tang Hao.
"So that's how it is. Mother really has hope of returning to human form." Tang San was incredibly excited at this moment.
Xiao Wu was happy for him, but every now and then, a sad look would appear in her eyes.
Seeing this, Da Ming comforted her, "Sister Xiao Wu, don't be sad, we will definitely be able to revive Aunt Rou."
Xiao Wu forced a smile, "Da Ming, you don't need to comfort me. I know it's difficult."
Her mother's situation was completely different from Tang San's mother's. Firstly, she lacked strong Life Force, and secondly, her Soul Ring and Soul Bone were difficult to retrieve.
If she wants to resurrect her mother, none of the conditions set by the Da Ming can be waived.
Tang San, having recovered from his excitement, said, "Xiao Wu, don't worry, I'll help you. We have the Jade Rabbit Pounding Medicine; even if the conditions aren't perfect, we can still give it a try."
Chen Feng added, "And don't forget about Xiao San's mother. She's a true master of utilizing Life Force. If we all work together, we'll definitely have a chance. As for Bibi Dong's Soul Ring and Soul Bone, we'll have to plan that carefully."
"Roar!" Er Ming let out a low howl and slammed his fist on the ground in anger.
Chen Feng chuckled, "I already said that Bibi Dong's cultivation has reached the limit of humanity, and she also has Titled Douluo- level experts under her command. You simply can't defeat them."
Xiao Wu blinked, somewhat surprised. "I haven't even translated yet, how do you know what Er Ming is saying?"
Chen Feng shrugged. "It was obvious. It just wanted to say that it would take care of Bibi Dong and get back your mother's Soul Ring and Soul Bone. It's just venting its emotions."
Er Ming glared at him angrily, but Chen Feng remained completely calm.
Da Ming spoke up at this moment, "Chen Feng is right, Er Ming, don't do anything rash."
Er Ming had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could only sit to one side with his back to everyone and sulk.
Da Ming looked at Xiao Wu and asked, "Sister Xiao Wu, what do you plan to do with A Huan's Soul Bone?"
"I brought it back to offer a sacrifice to it first, and then... I want Xiao San to absorb it," Xiao Wu said, looking at the Soul Bone in her hand.
"No, Xiao Wu, these are your friend's belongings; you shouldn't give them to me," Tang San refused.
"But Xiao San, this Soul Bone can condense Mental Power, which is very beneficial to your Purple Demon Eye. If it could revive A Huan, I wouldn't have taken it out. But A Huan has no chance of being revived," Xiao Wu said in a low voice.
But Tang San was still unwilling. "Xiao Wu, after Xiao Feng developed the Soul Bone Manufacturing Technique, Soul Bone are no longer as rare as before. I can go and find a more suitable one. I think if A Huan is really watching from heaven, she would definitely want to see you absorb this Soul Bone."
As he spoke, he pushed the Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull back into Xiao Wu's arms.
Chen Feng, who was watching this scene from the side, was a little confused. He thought that this Head Soul Bone with Mental Attribute would eventually belong to Tang San, but he did not expect such a development.
Could it be that the Purple Divine Light is about to disappear?
"Xiao Feng, can you help me talk to that Xiao San?" Xiao Wu asked Chen Feng for help.
Chen Feng was somewhat helpless; how could he possibly offer any advice on this?
Moreover, he felt that Tang San made sense. Although this Wisdom Skull could bring the skill Purple Extreme Divine Light, the essence of Purple Extreme Divine Light was still a powerful Spiritual Shock, and it was not irreplaceable.
It's not impossible to find Soul Bone that is more compatible with Tang San in the future.
Moreover, Xiao Wu's Mental Power is actually quite good, and since the Sacred Illusory Demon Ape is her friend, it would be more appropriate for her to absorb the Soul Bone.
So Chen Feng simply tried to smooth things over, saying, "How about we finish the memorial service for A Huan first?"
Xiao Wu had no choice but to lead the two to a small mound by the lake. In front of the mound was a wooden sign with the words "Tomb of A Huan" written crookedly in childish handwriting.
This is the grave of the Sacred Illusory Demon Ape.
"A Huan, I brought your Soul Bone back, but unfortunately your cultivation level isn't high enough to..." Xiao Wu said, tears streaming down her face.
Tang San put his arm around her shoulder, held her in his arms, and gently comforted her.
After paying respects to the Sacred Illusory Demon Ape, Xiao Wu finally persuaded Tang San. She didn't want to absorb her friend's Soul Bone into her own body, as it would make her very sad and she would often think of how A Huan looked when she died.
Chen Feng didn't interfere in their discussion. He went to the Sky Azure Bull Python Left Arm Bone, which had been neglected for a long time, and picked it up.
Judging from its aura, this Soul Bone is much stronger than the Spirit Concentration Head Soul Bone. However, without a comparison, Chen Feng doesn't know if this artificially created Soul Bone has truly reached the level of Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.
It's normal not to have reached that level.
However, if this is achieved, it indicates that the methods used in the past for hunting Soul Beast were far too outdated in their utilization of the energy within the Soul Beast.
According to Da Ming, it only used a small portion of its own essence during the creation of this Soul Bone.
"I'm going to start absorbing," Chen Feng said to Da Ming.
"I'll protect you." Da Ming swam to the shore.
Chen Feng sat down cross-legged, looked at Da Ming, and laughed, "Absorbing Soul Bone while being protected by the Soul Bone Soul Beast that source them—I guess I'm the number one in the Spirit World, right?"
"It was already that when you researched the Ring Expansion Method and the Soul Bone Manufacturing Technique," Da Ming said solemnly.
"What kind of Soul Bone Skill might I obtain?" Chen Feng asked.
"My two signature skills are Sky Azure Annihilation Divine Thunder and Sky Azure Sluggish Divine Claw. If you can obtain both of these skills, it means that this Soul Bone is a complete Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone," Da Ming said.
Chen Feng nodded knowingly, placed the Sky Azure Bull Python Left Arm Bone against his left hand, and began absorbing the Soul Bone by infusing it with Soul Power.
Buzz-
A slight buzzing sound rang out, and Chen Feng felt his left arm tremble slightly. Immediately afterwards, a cool aura began to enter his left arm from all directions, and the blood-red Sky Azure Bull Python Left Arm Bone disappeared.
The next moment, surging energy flowed through Chen Feng's left Chen Feng, bringing him a tingling sensation. This was the effect of the Sky Azure Bull Python's Lightning Attribute energy.
It was at this moment that two blue Special Horns with silver patterns suddenly sprouted from Chen Feng's forehead.
After these two Special Horns appeared, Chen Feng felt a surge of energy from his left arm flow towards his head, beginning to perform some unknown transformation on his Head Soul Bone.
At the same time, the remaining energy began to transform Chen Feng's left arm. At this moment, he no longer felt the tingling sensation in his left arm. Instead, his head seemed to return to the time when he absorbed the Soul Bone, making him feel so blissfully dazed.
From the outside, Chen Feng's left arm and head were enveloped in a blue light, a sight that surprised Da Ming.
Wasn't it creating Left Arm Bone? Why is there something strange on its head too?
However, it seemed to realize something soon, and the look of surprise on its face gradually disappeared.
"I can't believe he ran into something like this; he's incredibly lucky."
Not far away, Tang San and Xiao Wu, who had already discussed the matter, noticed what was happening and walked over to ask, "What's going on with Xiao Feng's head? Why is this happening after absorbing the Left Arm Bone?"
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be the Soul Bone Ascension," Da Ming said.
"Soul Bone Ascension?"
"That's right. When the absorbed Soul Bone is very strong and it resonates with the previous Soul Bone in some way, there's a small chance that the previous Soul Bone will become even stronger. This is Soul Bone Ascension."