Within the Balak Kingdom, deep in the valley of Concealment.
This place has been run by "Holy Sword" into a temporary secret camp. There are simple wooden fences, a few tents, and a pile of immortal sacred fires burning in the center, exuding warmth and Purification atmosphere.
Compared with a few months ago, the size of the camp has not expanded much, but the aura of the Soul Master stationed here is obviously more condensed, and the eyes have a bit more calmness that has experienced war. The most eye-catching thing is still the few Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast "allies" quietly dormant in the shadows outside the camp, like sculptures.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the largest tent in the center of the camp was a bit strange.
Ye Qingning sat cross-legged on a simple futon, her whole body shrouded in a layer of soft and solid platinum light. The light was not static, but slowly flowing like life, condensing into a pair of clearer and more majestic Six-Winged Angel shadows behind her!
The virtual shadow flapped slightly, and the scattered light and dust seemed to contain the sacred power to cleanse all filth. In the depths of her originally blue eyes, there was a faint golden divine light flowing at this moment, and the majesty was born between opening and closing.
Her aura has suddenly reached the level of Eight-Ring Soul Douluo! And the foundation is stable, Soul Power is pure, and it is definitely not caused by forcible elevation!
Opposite her, Kraken was still wearing a gray robe, standing quietly. His ice-blue eyes calmly watched the changes around Ye Qingning and the surging light Soul Power. The corners of his mouth slowly curved and he let out a deep laugh:
"In just a few months, from level 53 Soul King, you have risen all the way to Eight-Ring Soul Douluo...Ye Qingning, no, 'Saintess' Your Highness, you are really... unbelievably powerful."
It was unclear whether his laughter was pure admiration or mixed with other meanings, but the calm scrutiny made Ye Shuhua and the deputy captain Soul Douluo standing aside feel slightly tense.
Ye Qingning slowly converged the light around her and Angel Phantom behind her, and opened her eyes. Those blue eyes with light gold were deeper and brighter than before, but they also seemed to contain some indescribable complex emotions. She looked at Kraken, her voice was clearer, but it was less green at first, and more calm after transformation:
"This... I have to thank you, Mr. Kraken. If you hadn't... allowed those Soul Beasts to 'take the initiative' to sacrifice, I would not have been able to continuously obtain the Soul Rings that are most suitable for Angel Martial Souls in such a short period of time, and break through to the current level."
She said the word "sacrifice" a little softly, but the air in the tent seemed to be stagnant for a moment. Soul Beast sacrifice means that Soul Beast voluntarily burns his life and soul, and gives all of himself, Soul Ring, and even Soul Bone, to Soul Master without reservation. It is the most perfect and most side-effect-free way for Soul Master to obtain Soul Ring, but it also means the complete demise of Soul Beast. This usually only occurs in extreme cases where there is a deep bond between Soul Beast and Soul Master, or when Soul Beast voluntarily sacrifices.
Ye Shuhua and the deputy captain's faces turned pale. They had witnessed those "sacrifice" with their own eyes. The process was "smooth" and strangely smooth. The cultivation levels of those brought by Kraken ranged from five Ten-Thousand-Year to Qiwan years, and their attributes were all towards light, fire, When facing Ye Qingning, the sacred or evil-resisting Soul Beast, there was not much wisdom in the spirit beast's eyes. Instead, there was an almost dead calm. Then he "actively" started the sacrificial ceremony, as if he was just executing a preset order. That kind of calmness was more chilling than struggling to resist.
Kraken seemed unaware of the almost undetectable strangeness in Ye Qingning's words. He just nodded lightly and said in a matter-of-fact tone:
"Since you have sworn on the Spirit Empire and your soul and abided by the agreement between us, I will help you find a few Soul Beast that are 'willing' to sacrifice as an 'investment' for you to quickly increase your strength. This is fair and not difficult."
"It's just..." Ye Shuhua finally couldn't help but speak, looking at Kraken with complex eyes, "The power gained from the sacrifice is indeed pure, but I'm worried..."
"Worried about a unstable foundation? Or are you worried that... you owe too much 'debt' and it will be difficult to repay it in the future?" Kraken finished the second half of the sentence for her, turning his ice blue eyes to Ye Qingning, his tone remained calm. "Angel Martial Soul is an existence that gathers the power of faith and light. It absorbs the sacrifice of Soul Beast with the same attributes. It has the highest compatibility and the best conversion efficiency. As for the foundation... do you think she looks unstable now?"
Ye Qingning was silent. She indeed felt stronger than ever before. Soul Power was operating smoothly and smoothly. Her understanding of Angel Martial Soul and her control of the light and divine power were advancing by leaps and bounds with each sacrifice and absorption.
Those Soul Skills given to her by Soul Ring are also more powerful than the last, specifically targeting the darkness and filth of Evil Soul Master. In just a few months, she never needed the protection of Soul Beast and her subordinates. Only in this way can he fight against the Evil Soul Master team, and now he can independently kill the Evil Soul Master leader at the Soul Douluo level, becoming the well-deserved spiritual leader and strongest combat power of "Holy Sword".
"I will make good use of this power, fulfill my oath, eliminate Evil Soul Master, and protect the innocent." Ye Qingning finally raised his head, his blue eyes looked directly at Kraken, and his voice was firm, "This is also the content of our deal, isn't it?"
"Of course." Kraken nodded slightly, "You did a good job. You wiped out nearly half of Evil Soul Master's active forces in Heaven Dou, saved countless civilians, and gathered a lot of people's hearts. The reputation of 'Holy Sword' is a good thing for you and for Angel Martial Soul's 'return'."
He changed the subject, with a hint of playfulness in his tone. "However, you rose too quickly and your methods were restrained by Evil Soul Master. I'm afraid you have been on the 'must kill list' of some existences. And, guess...Sea God Island got their supreme Lord Sea God order and sent a total of seven Sacred Pillar Guardian to set foot on the mainland. Where will be the first target?
Are you going to clean up the mess on the mainland, or... are you here to 'see' your 'savior' who suddenly appeared with Angel Martial Soul?"
The faces of Ye Qingning and Ye Shuhua changed at the same time! Sea God Island! The seven Sacred Pillar Guardian! Those are the endorsement forces left by Sea God in the world, with profound foundation and transcendent strength! They actually entered the mainland in a big way at this juncture?
"Sea God Island... Why did they suddenly intervene?" Ye Qingning asked urgently.
"Faith." Kraken replied succinctly, "The continent is in turmoil, evil spirits are raging, and all living beings are in ruins. Faith Power is naturally lost and scattered. Sea God needs a stable source of faith.
And you, a being who possesses Angel Martial Soul, is quickly gathering people's hearts, and behaves seemingly "justly", are you a potential complement to Sea God Island's belief system, or... a threat?
I'm afraid, those seven Sacred Pillar Guardian are here, firstly, to wipe out Evil Soul Master, show Sea God's glory, and compete for faith; secondly, they want to personally 'evaluate' you."
He paused and added, "By the way, let me tell you that even if Sea God Island intervenes, the split of the Heaven Dou Empire is irreversible. The independence of Balaque, Siville, and Haagenti is a foregone conclusion."
Ye Qingning clenched her fists. Pressure came from all directions. In the front were the increasingly cunning and ferocious remnants of Evil Soul Master and possibly even larger forces of darkness; on the side were the strong Sea God Island who were about to arrive but had an unclear attitude; behind was the divided and turbulent motherland that was overwhelmed with self-care... And the power she relied on was closely connected to the guy in front of her.
"What should I do?" she asked subconsciously. She felt a bit weak when she asked, but the situation was stronger than others.
Kraken There was a glint in his ice blue eyes, as if he had anticipated her question.
"It's very simple. Continue to do what you are doing, eliminate Evil Soul Master, rescue civilians, and strengthen 'Holy Sword'. Use your actions and results to prove your 'value' and 'position' '. When Sea God Island people come, there is no need to be afraid, and there is no need to deliberately cater to them, just be neither humble nor arrogant. You are the successor of the angels, not the believers of Sea God. You have your own way."
"As for the danger that may come..." He tilted his head slightly, as if he sensed something, and looked outside the tent in the direction of the southern sky. "With your current strength, coupled with your mother's medical skills, and... the 'helpers' outside, as long as you don't encounter those old monsters who take action personally, you should have no worries about self-protection. Besides..."
He withdrew his gaze and looked at Ye Qingning again, with a strange and profound meaning in his tone:
"Sometimes, a crisis is also an opportunity. An opportunity that allows both Sea God Island and potential enemies to see clearly your 'value' and 'potential'. Take advantage of it, Your Majesty Saintess Hall. Before you fulfill more of the 'promises' between us, don't... perish easily."
After saying that, he said no more, his gray robe moved slightly, and his figure was like a melting shadow, quietly fading away and disappearing into the tent, as if he had never arrived.
In the tent, only Ye Qingning, Ye Shuhua and the vice-captain were left in silence. Only the pile of immortal sacred fires burned quietly, and the dancing firelight reflected Ye Qingning's face that was intertwined with determination, worry, and a hint of determination for the unknown future.