Deep within the Void Dragon Hall, completely isolated from the outside world, Lin Ming sat cross-legged on the ground, which resembled a mirror of the starry sky, his mind focused and oblivious to the world around him.
Before him floated a massive Soul Origin Light Cluster, nearly ten feet in diameter, obtained from the Soul Hall and the Human Hall. Around it were a dozen or so smaller balls, each about half a foot in size, but also containing immense Soul Power. They surrounded the main ball of light like stars around the moon, emitting a soft yet vast light that illuminated the tranquil void.
Immediately, Lin Ming announced that they would be gathered together, forming a huge ball of light with a volume exceeding two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters).
Preparations were complete. Lin Ming took a deep breath, which stirred up the pure spatial energy within the hall, forming a small vortex. His eyes narrowed, and his hands formed a profound hand seal in front of him.
"Laugh!"
A wisp of dark purple flame, like a living spirit, silently darted from his fingertips. Under his control, the flame floated lightly to the bottom of the largest Soul Light Cluster, then suddenly surged, transforming into a raging dark purple Sea of Fire that completely enveloped the crystalline ball of light.
Although when Lin Ming took out the Soul Origin of these Branch Hall just now, he also made a great vow to destroy the Soul Hall, just like the Soul Origin of the Human Hall. By using the overwhelming resentment and desire for revenge in the countless remaining thoughts of the souls towards the Soul Hall, he skillfully resolved most of the negative emotions and resistance, making the Soul Origin that gathered together relatively pure.
However, the Soul Hall has always acted in a treacherous and insidious manner, and no one can guarantee that they may not have any hidden tricks or schemes concealed within these sources that condense the Soul Power.
Better safe than sorry. When it comes to something crucial that has been seized from the enemy's stronghold, no amount of caution is ever too much.
As the New Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, containing the restraining properties of the Fallen Heart Flame on the soul, and its terrifying high temperature gradually penetrated, the originally calm surface of the Soul Light Cluster began to ripple and boil slightly, like heated nectar.
Faintly visible were wisps of extremely thin, almost transparent Black Qi, like a bone-deep infection, forced out from the depths of the light cluster.
These Black Qi, as thin as spider silk, emitted a barely audible hissing sound upon contact with the outer layer of the New Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame, instantly incinerating into nothingness and completely dissipating.
Lin Ming's Soul Perception was extremely sharp; he raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze as sharp as a knife.
Although the Black Qi was extremely faint, he still managed to detect a very subtle yet distinctly man-made chilling intent within it!
This is by no means a resentment that arises naturally from the Soul Origin, but rather Soul Imprint or vicious curse deliberately injected into it by a powerful figure from the Soul Hall!
"These guys from the Soul Hall are indeed ruthless and vicious, using all sorts of tricks..." Lin Ming sneered inwardly.
If these deeply hidden Black Qi are absorbed along with the Soul Origin by an unsuspecting person, they may be unharmed at first, but over time, or if triggered by the Soul Hall's secret techniques at a crucial moment, they can cause minor damage to the soul and stagnation in cultivation, or even worse, they may be controlled by the Soul Hall's mind and become its Puppet! Such methods can be described as destroying the soul.
"Refine it completely!" Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Ming immediately waved his sleeve, and with a thought, the New Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame enveloping the Soul Light Cluster surged again, its temperature rising sharply!
The flames were no longer a gentle embrace, but rather like countless tiny fiery chisels, carrying the will to Burning everything impurities and evil spirits, fiercely drilling into the interior of the ball of light!
"Sizzle--"
More intense, subtle burning sounds arose. More, darker Black Qi was forced out from the core of the light cluster. It twisted and struggled in the flames, like countless painful and ferocious ghost faces roaring silently, but in the end, they could not escape the fate of being completely Purified and annihilated.
As these deeply hidden, lurking Black Qi were gradually refined, the enormous Soul Light Cluster became increasingly pure and transparent, like a flawless crystal that had been forged through countless trials. It emitted a pure Soul Fluctuation that was refreshing and invigorating, crystal clear and seemingly illusory, yet containing terrifying energy.
This meticulous and thorough refining process is extremely taxing on mental energy and Dou Qi. Lin Ming was completely focused, not daring to relax in the slightest, controlling the temperature and penetration of the flames, ensuring that all impurities were removed without damaging the Spirituality and energy of the Soul Origin.
Time passed quietly in the sealed Void Dragon Hall. For two whole days and two nights, Lin Ming maintained this high-intensity refining state.
Two days later, when he could no longer expel even a trace of alien aura from that enormous Soul Light Cluster, Lin Ming finally smiled and breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the pure and radiant Soul Light emanating from it.
Immediately, his hand seals changed, and the raging New Purple Extreme Annihilation Flame receded like a tide, eventually returning to his body.
At this moment, the Soul Light Cluster floating in front of Lin Ming had changed drastically.
It was no longer the milky white that was somewhat Chaos and mottled at first, but had become a nearly transparent, crystal-clear form, like a huge diamond. Inside, it seemed as if countless pure soul sands were slowly flowing and swirling, beautiful and magnificent, yet exuding a vast wave that made one's soul tremble.
Looking at this pure Soul Origin that had been completely Purified and was free of any hidden dangers, a look of satisfaction finally flashed across Lin Ming's eyes. All this elaborate planning was finally about to come to its final enjoyment.
Next comes the true feast, the moment of a leap in the Soul Power!
Immediately, Lin Ming's hand seals changed again, and his mind sank into the depths of his soul.
In an instant, a bright light shone from between his brows, and a vast and boundless Soul Power surged forth like a torrent bursting its banks!
This Soul Power rapidly condensed and Form Shaping in front of him, eventually transforming into a Soul Body that was exactly the same as Lin Ming's original body, only slightly illusory!
The Soul Body sat cross-legged, its face solemn and dignified. It faced the enormous, crystal-clear Soul Light Cluster, like a pilgrim facing a sacred source.
The Soul Body slightly opened its mouth, and an invisible yet incredibly powerful suction force surged from its mouth, enveloping the Soul Light Cluster.
As this suction force, specifically targeting the Soul Origin, appeared, the calm Soul Light Cluster trembled slightly, as if it had been given life.
Immediately afterwards, an Origin Power, as pure and condensed to the extreme, separated from the ball of light as if summoned, transforming into shimmering ribbons that floated lightly out and finally wrapped around Lin Ming's Soul Body.
These Origin Power the soul began to flow gently and continuously into the Soul Body through its mouth, nose, and countless invisible pores...
"Buzz--"
A strange resonance, as if originating from the Soul Essence, resounded deep within Lin Ming's consciousness.
As the first wisp of his Soul Origin merged into him, he felt as if his soul had been blessed with sweet rain, like parched earth receiving a refreshing shower. An indescribable sense of comfort and warmth instantly spread to every corner of his soul.
That feeling wasn't just a simple filling of energy; it was more like a kind of essential nourishment and sublimation. It was as if the fetus had returned to the womb that nurtured it, enveloped by the purest and most primal Life Energy, warm, safe, and full of infinite vitality and possibilities.
As more and more of the soul's Origin Power was absorbed, a faint, crystal-clear, and strange crystalline layer began to gradually appear on the surface of Lin Ming's Soul Body.
These crystalline layers are not inanimate objects, but rather highly condensed materialized manifestations of the soul. They cover the Soul Body, causing the originally illusory figure to begin to transform into a semi-material or even nearly material form, appearing incredibly magical, as if a human figure sculpted from pure soul crystal.
"Splash... splash..."
From within that enormous Soul Light Cluster, melodious sounds, like flowing springs or gentle Sea Waves lapping a beach, emanated. Streams of indescribably pure primordial Soul Power, seemingly endless, continuously poured into Lin Ming's Soul Body.
Under such unreserved infusion, a faint look of intoxication and reverie couldn't help but appear on the face of Lin Ming's soul-formed body. This ultimate enjoyment and elevation at the spiritual level was far more profound and moving than physical pleasure.
However, even amidst his intoxication, Lin Ming remained absolutely sober.
At this moment, he could clearly perceive just how terrifying the Origin Power was contained within this Soul Light Cluster!
This is a terrifying accumulation formed by the Soul Hall with the Human Hall as its core, plus more than a dozen important Branch Hall, by extracting millions of Soul Body at least at the Dou Wang level, and over countless years!
Before this vast and boundless Soul Origin, as immense as the Star Sea and as majestic as the universe, even though Lin Ming had already reached the Heavenly Soul, he still felt like a drop in the ocean, experiencing a profound sense of insignificance from the depths of his soul.
This is not fear, but an objective understanding of this power, and a chilling Killing Intent towards the Soul Hall, which created this power, for its countless crimes.
In response, Lin Ming guided this power, carefully refining and absorbing it, transforming it into the most solid foundation of his own Soul Power.
As more and more of the Soul Origin was absorbed by Lin Ming, circles of invisible and intangible, yet real, Soul Fluctuation began to spread slowly outward from his Soul Body, like ripples on the surface of water.
This fluctuation contained a powerful Soul Pressure. Even with the double isolation of the "Void Dragon Hall" itself and the array Lin Ming had set up beforehand, there was still a trace of invisible pressure that could not be completely concealed, like the breath of a sleeping Giant Dragon about to awaken, faintly transmitted outwards...
Elder Qing Mu, who was guarding outside the hall, seemed to sense something. He suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the tightly closed bronze hall door, his eyes filled with immense shock.
At this moment, he directly sensed an astonishing transformation taking place within the hall. A Soul Fluctuation that made even him feel a chill was rapidly escalating, like a brewing storm!