Target: 108th Layer Emperor

Zhou Huan sensed the power within him, and sure enough, it was incredibly strong.

The power possessed by the Limit Douluo was definitely two levels higher than when he was Super Douluo, presumably because he had condensed Third Soul Core.

Zhou Huan felt he could take on two Di Tian single-handedly now, but he wondered what would happen if he encountered Tier 10 God-level like Tang Hao...

Thinking of this, Zhou Huan immediately suppressed the slight unease and elation in his heart.

A god is a god after all; there's a complete gap between their power and that of mortals. It's best not to compare them.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have lasted even a second and almost been smashed to pieces by Tang Hao.

After calming down his excitement about the upgrade, Zhou Huan realized that the most important thing wasn't the increase in strength, but rather that as his cultivation level advanced to another level, the function of the Floating Pagoda underwent some minor changes again.

Absolute Soul Control.

That's right, this is the new function of the Floating Pagoda after he advanced to the Limit Douluo.

Or rather, it's not a new feature, but rather an evolution of the original feature.

Initially, Zhou Huan could only extract souls within the Floating Pagoda, as was the case when he obtained the Snow Empress. However, he couldn't control such a powerful soul as the Snow Empress; he could only control the weak souls of small animals.

Later, as his strength increased, Zhou Huan was able to extract the soul from his own Soul Ring, such as the Blue Dragon Ice Qilin Horse that Sacrifice for him.

After he advanced to level 95 Super Douluo, Zhou Huan was able to extract the remaining souls from other people's Soul Ring, such as Wang Qiu'er.

Now that Zhou Huan has become Limit Douluo, he can still extract the souls of beings with lower strength than himself and control them without killing them—and he has absolute control over them.

This is practically tailor-made for him right now.

With this ability, his next plan can proceed even more perfectly.

Just as Zhou Huan was planning for the future, Snow Empress and Wang Qiu'er came to him.

Wang Qiu'er spoke first, "Captain, what are you thinking about? Did it succeed?"

Hearing this, Zhou Huan and nodded, saying, "Yes, you succeeded. You're just one step away from godhood."

After becoming Limit Douluo, Zhou Huan realized that the so-called Half-god or Quasi-god was not actually a realm.

The next level after Limit Douluo is God-level, while Half-god or Quasi-god is just a state of Limit Douluo. Simply put, it depends on whether you have accumulated enough power to break through to God-level.

Of course, it doesn't mean that once you accumulate enough power, you can become Deity, or even just a god-level powerhouse without God Position.

For example, Di Tian has been accumulating power for hundreds of thousands of years. He has long been Half-god and definitely has enough power to become a god.

Unfortunately, the Douluo God Realm does not allow Soul Beast to become gods, and it does not even allow god-level Soul Beast.

Therefore, since Di Tian cannot Self-Created Godhood, he cannot become Deity, nor can he even break through to the level of a god.

But Zhou Huan is different. He possesses Five-Colored Godhead, which is the important foundation for his breakthrough to godhood. He does not need the God Position Inheritance, nor does he need the permission of the Douluo God Realm.

That's why Zhou Huan said he was only one step away from breaking through to the god level.

Hearing Zhou Huan's words, Snow Empress rarely showed a smile, "That's good. What are your plans next? Will you continue hunting Abyss creature as before?"

Zhou Huan shook his head and replied, "Absorbing Abyss energy is a must, but for now, we don't need to run around like before. I have a better plan, hehehe."

Seeing Zhou Huan's lewd, self-destructive smile, Wang Qiu'er immediately rolled her eyes at him. "Captain, can you stop smiling like that? It makes me want to punch you right now."

Zhou Huan replied dismissively, "As the main villain of the Abyss Plane, my laughter is just to get into character. As they say, you have to love what you do; character design is very important. I'm just trying to feel more immersed in the role."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiu'er almost rolled her eyes to the heavens. "Then why don't you just transform like that girl outside?"

Zhou Huan stroked a non-existent mustache and said, "I'd like to, but unfortunately I can't transform. It would be quite interesting if I could grow two horns on my head."

Wang Qiu'er was speechless, but after thinking for a moment, she suddenly said, "Captain, you seem to treat that girl outside a little differently. Don't forget, you already have Senior Disciple Sister. Be careful, or I'll tell on you."

Zhou Huan immediately glanced at Wang Qiu'er: "Do you think I'm like Huo Yuhao, a womanizer?"

Upon hearing Huo Gua, Wang Qiu'er immediately wilted a bit, but she naturally wouldn't admit defeat. "Hmph, what's wrong with my Yu Hao? He was deceived by that shameless Tang Wutong. When I get back, I'll naturally be able to win him over."

After falling into the Abyss Plane, Zhou Huan no longer needed to hide Tang Wutong's affair, Tang San's conspiracy, and the issue of the Star Dou Great Forest's fortune from Wang Qiu'er, so he told her about it early on.

The moment Wang Qiu'er learned the truth, she was so angry she was practically fuming, and she cursed Tang San's ancestors for eighteen generations.

Unfortunately, for her now, let alone taking revenge, even returning to the Douluo Continent is a problem, so for now she can only curse a few times verbally.

As for Wang Dong'er, Wang Qiu'er admired her. After all, back in Qiankun Love-Seeking Valley, Wang Dong'er had chosen to sacrifice herself without hesitation for Huo Yuhao, while Wang Qiu'er had hesitated at that moment.

However, Wang Qiu'er could never accept Tang Wutong. Even though she had never met this rival in love and knew that Tang Wutong might also be a victim, what could she do? She was Tang San's daughter.

Wang Qiu'er didn't care about any of that. Since Wang Dong'er was gone, Huo Yuhao had to be hers. No one could take him away. She said even the gods couldn't keep him.

Zhou Huan actually understood what the Little Soul beast was thinking; he was just teasing her. Who told her to threaten to tattle? "I've always been innocent," he thought, "Isn't this blatant slander?"

After Zhou Huan and Wang Qiu'er chatted for a while longer, Snow Empress finally couldn't stand it anymore and brought the conversation back to the main topic. "Alright, save your relationship problems for the New Year. Zhou Huan, tell me about your plans for the future."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan's expression turned serious, and he said, "Actually, the plan is very simple: we'll make the Abyss creature come to us on their own."

Snow Empress and Wang Qiu'er stared at Zhou Huan speechlessly, their meaning clear: How can you be so shameless? People might have single-digit IQs, but they're not going to line up and give themselves to you, are they? Based on your personal charm?

Seeing the undisguised look of disbelief on Snow Empress and the other woman, as if they were looking at a fool, Zhou Huan calmly explained, "Actually, this is what I was planning..."

After discussing the plan with Snow Empress and Wang Qiu'er, Zhou Huan left the Floating Pagoda.

As soon as Zhou Huan came out, he saw that Le Wuxue had caught another Sand Earth Centipede- like Abyss creature and was absorbing its energy.

Zhou Huan sighed slightly; this girl was even more stubborn than him.

Seeing Zhou Huan emerge from seclusion, Le Wuxue, having nearly finished absorbing the Abyss creature's energy, stopped and looked at Zhou Huan, asking, "Did you successfully advance?"

Zhou Huan nodded and said, "Yes, it's done. You're quite diligent."

Le Wuxue remained silent, only thinking to herself, "How can I not be diligent? Am I supposed to keep clinging to your coattails forever? How could I, a dignified Angel God, do such a thing!"

However, Le Wuxue wouldn't say that. Instead, she asked, "Shall we continue on our way?"

Zhou Huan chuckled, revealing a villainous smile, "This time, we're going to the center of this world. It's time to meet the 'Emperor' of the 108th Layer."