That wondrous experience, like a god surveying the vast expanse and discerning the entire universe, deeply captivated Lin Ming, making him feel the supreme power brought about by the Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection soul.
Wherever the mind goes, nothing can hide. This sense of control far surpasses mere physical strength; it is a more fundamental and higher-level manifestation of power.
However, he also knew that excessive soul projection, especially in the depths of this hidden and Void Space, could easily attract the attention and displeasure of some ancient beings.
Thus, after clearly sensing several subtle Soul Fluctuation from distant, Deadly Land, carrying a sense of warning and scrutiny, Lin Ming had a thought, and the invisible Soul Power that had spread for tens of thousands of miles immediately receded like a tide, flowing back at a speed even faster than when it spread.
The vast Soul Fluctuation subsided, ultimately returning to the Void Dragon Hall and merging back into the dazzling crystal Soul Body.
The dazzling light on the Soul Body gradually subsided, becoming deeper and gentler, as if all its power had settled down, returning to its original simplicity.
But just as the Soul Power was completely restored and perfectly integrated with the physical body, another change occurred!
"Buzz--!"
Lin Ming's body, which had been sitting quietly cross-legged, suddenly trembled violently! A powerful Dou Qi, as if it had been suppressed for a long time and had reached its critical point, exploded like a powder keg with a lit fuse!
Within his meridians, the once mighty Dou Qi, like a surging river, had now transformed into a roaring, raging sea! Before refining his Soul Origin, his Dou Qi cultivation was already at the peak of the Eight-Star Dou Venerate, just one opportunity away from breaking through.
Now, the opportunity has arrived!
The perfect return of the soul to its rightful place after Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection brings not only Qualitative Change at the soul level, but also an unprecedented level of refined control and manipulation of one's own energy.
The Soul Power acted like the most sophisticated catalyst, instantly igniting the long-standing barrier.
"Click..."
It felt as if something within his body had shattered. The Nine Stars Barrier that had troubled countless Dou Zun expert was as fragile as paper before the soul of Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection expert.
The immense Dou Qi, like a flood bursting its banks, broke through the barrier and surged into a broader and more powerful new world!
Lin Ming's aura surged like a rocket at that moment, instantly crossing that Natural Chasm and firmly stepping into a completely new level.
Nine-Star Dou Venerate!
Moreover, it wasn't the superficial state of someone just entering the Nine Stars; rather, it was a solid foundation and refined Dou Qi, directly stabilizing at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Venerate, where they were about to undergo their first reincarnation!
The tremendous leap in Soul Power, in turn, nourished the physical body and Dou Qi, making this breakthrough a natural and effortless process.
The surging Dou Qi coursed through his body for several cycles before slowly calming down, like a docile Giant Dragon lying dormant in the abyss.
At this moment, Lin Ming slowly opened his eyes, which had been closed for half a year. When his eyes opened and closed, there was no dazzling light, but rather a deep and still gaze, as if containing endless starry sky and wisdom.
He clenched his fist lightly, feeling the immense power within him that was several times stronger than before his seclusion, and a satisfied smile curved his lips.
Soul, Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection!
Dou Qi, Nine-Star Dou Venerate!
The two complement each other, making his current combat strength an extremely terrifying level.
He was confident that if he were to face the Soul Hall's Second Heavenly Venerate Gu You, again at this moment, even without using the power of his soul, he would have the strength to fight, and perhaps even... win!
As for using his Soul Power, he wouldn't be afraid even when facing Great Heavenly Venerate!
Outside the Void Dragon Hall.
Since the Heaven and Earth Phenomenon disappeared and the Soul Pressure completely dissipated, the Three Great Dragon Kings, Elder Qing Mu, and a group of core leaders have been patiently waiting outside, anticipating Lin Ming's emergence from seclusion.
However, a day passed, then two days... a whole month quietly slipped by, yet the heavy bronze palace doors remained tightly shut, showing no sign of opening.
"Why hasn't Mr. Lin Ming come out yet? Could it be that something went wrong with his cultivation?" An impatient elder from West Dragon Island muttered under his breath, a hint of anxiety on his face.
The South Dragon King Zhu You, waved his hand, a hint of doubt in his eyes, but more certainty. "Don't be impatient. With Mr. Lin Ming's abilities, since he has successfully broken through, there's nothing wrong with him. Perhaps he's consolidating his realm, or perhaps... he's experiencing more of the mysteries of Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection soul. Let's wait and see."
North Dragon King Zhu Xu nodded slightly in agreement. At their level, they knew that after a major breakthrough, it often took time to familiarize themselves with and master the new power, especially the leap to the soul level, which was extremely profound and took more than a month to comprehend.
However, this waiting process was indeed somewhat agonizing for those who were eagerly anticipating it.
Unbeknownst to them, Lin Ming's mind was no longer within the Void Dragon Hall.
After achieving breakthroughs in both his soul and Dou Qi, and having initially adapted to his newfound power, Lin Ming's mind sank into a more mysterious and vast realm that belonged only to him.
His Inner World, Cultivation Method by the <Chaos Spirit Five Elements Art>, is located deep within his dantian!
As his consciousness sank into his body, traversing layers of energy barriers, it was as if he had crossed some kind of boundary. The next moment, Lin Ming's "vision" suddenly opened up!
A vast and magnificent scene, indescribable in words, unfolded before his eyes.
The sky was not the azure blue of the outside world, but rather a primordial, dark yellow, as if from the Primordial Chaos. The Five Elements Qi, like shimmering clouds, flowed and intertwined, giving rise to various phenomena of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. Although there were no sun, moon, or stars, the soft light emanating from this sky was enough to illuminate the entire world.
On the land, mountains rise and fall, their patterns beginning to emerge.
There are towering, majestic mountains exuding the rich Earth Qi Essence); winding, flowing rivers brimming with vitality and the Water Spirit Charm); bottomless lava veins pulsating with the fiery Fire Intent); mineral-rich metallic mountains gleaming with the sharp Metal Radiance); and ancient, towering forests filled with the vibrant Wood Vitality)...
The entire world is permeated with an extremely rich and pure Innate Five Elements Qi! They interact and restrain each other, cycling endlessly, forming the most fundamental Law and energy source of this world.
What shocked Lin Ming the most was the sheer size of this world!
When he broke through to the Dou Zong, his Cultivation Method was just beginning, and his Inner World was just born, it was nothing more than a small space with a radius of only a dozen or so feet, desolate and monotonous.
However, as his cultivation level continued to improve, from Dou Zong to Dou Venerate, he went through a major realm and more than a dozen minor realms. In particular, with the qualitative Qualitative Change in both his soul and Dou Qi, his Inner World also underwent earth-shattering expansion and evolution!
Now, looking around, this world that belongs to him has reached an astonishing diameter of over nine thousand zhang! Nearly ten thousand zhang!
A world spanning over nine thousand zhang in diameter! This is beyond description in terms of space; it is a truly nascent World Prototype!
Standing at the center of the world, Lin Ming felt an overwhelming surge of pride and a sense of accomplishment, erupting like a volcano and soaring into the heavens!
"Hahaha! Over nine thousand zhang! Nearly a ten-thousand-zhang world!"
A long, exhilarating roar, originating from the depths of the soul, echoed in this silent Inner World.
Thinking back to the predicament of being only a dozen feet tall, and comparing it to the vastness of nearly ten thousand feet today, what lies between us is not just distance, but also a world of difference in strength and potential!
This Inner World is not a simple storage space. It is the core of the <Chaos Spirit Five Elements Art>, the manifestation of Lin Ming's own Dao principles, and one of the fundamental sources of his power!
Here, he can perceive and manipulate the Five Elements Laws more clearly. Here, he stores a massive amount of Five Elements Dou Qi, refined through his Cultivation Method, far exceeding the purity absorbed from the outside. Here, he can even transplant some precious Heavenly Earth Spirit Items containing the origin of the Five Elements Origin, nurturing and cultivating them with the World Power, and even promoting their evolution!
With a thought, his consciousness instantly appeared at the edge of the world.
There, Chaos energy surged, and the Five Elements Power was slowly but steadily expanding the territory. The boundaries of the world were expanding outward at an imperceptible yet undeniably rapid pace.
Each time his strength improves, especially when he breaks through to a higher realm, it brings about a leap in the growth of his Inner World.
"When I break through to the Dou Sheng realm, what will this world be like? Perhaps it will truly evolve into a real Celestial Grotto World?" Lin Ming's heart was filled with anticipation.
At this moment, Lin Ming was immersed in this vast world that belonged to him, carefully experiencing the aura of every inch of land, feeling the mysteries of the Five Elements cycle, and familiarizing himself with the powers of the "Creator" of this world. Time passed outside, but he was enjoying himself immensely.
Only when he had thoroughly understood every subtle change in this world of over nine thousand feet, and only when he felt his soul becoming more closely connected with this world, as if a single thought could mobilize the World Power to empower him, did he finally withdraw his mind with satisfaction.
"This place is not only the source of my power, but it may also become a foundation, or even... a sanctuary, in the future." A vague thought arose in his mind.
Then, Lin Ming looked at the pure Innate Five Elements Essence surging from the sky, nourishing the entire earth. It was a manifestation of the World Origin.
Having gained a clear understanding of everything within his Inner World, Lin Ming turned his gaze to a specially designated area. There, a miniature space was set up, containing the Soul Body that had been rescued from the Soul Hall.
To prevent these Soul Body from bearing the Soul Hall's tracking marks, Lin Ming had the Ancient Dragon Clan give him all the Soul Body they had collected. He then placed them within his own Inner World.
Here, all external senses are blocked, so even if these Soul Body are tampered with, no one can detect it.