Douluo: Founding the Heavenly Court from the Holy Spirit Cult

A soul master's level progression requires the assistance of soul rings, but soul beasts increase their cultivation without external aid; they are simply slower in their practice.

Compared to the soul ring system that relies entirely on external assistance, he favors the soul beast's inherent soul core system.

Furthermore, the fact that soul beasts can adopt the soul master's soul ring system after transforming proves that these two cultivation systems are mutually convertible.

If soul beasts can follow the soul master's soul ring path after transforming, then soul masters should also be able to follow the soul beast's inherent soul core system.

Of course, pioneering this conversion route is incredibly difficult, and he needs to acquire a vast amount of knowledge.

Although he possesses a cheat, it is of the auxiliary type; it only enhances his comprehension rather than directly providing results, making it incomparable to the "Deep Blue" system next door.

At this stage, he can use the soul beast's inherent soul core, the soul master's soul power core, and the soul tool's soul guidance core as references.

Beyond that, there are the internal cores of certain exotic beasts, such as the one Tang San obtained from the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent ten thousand years ago.

There are other similar internal cores, such as the poison core belonging to the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo.

The Holy Spirit Cult possesses a vast collection of ancient texts containing similar records, which can perfectly assist Yang Hao in his research.

The reason he is doing this isn't because he has nothing better to do, but because he is preparing to become a god.

Since he has arrived in a world where gods exist, he naturally intends to become an eternal, undying god himself.

However, becoming a god is extremely difficult. Looking at all the existences who achieved godhood throughout the Douluo series, not one relied solely on their own strength to break the limit; even the first-generation Angel God and the first-generation Sea God relied on the power of faith, with the Sea God even struggling for over a thousand years to achieve it.

In comparison, the soul beast's path to godhood is quite clear: one million years of cultivation is equivalent to a human soul master's level 100 godhood, and there are also divine beasts, whose soul cores eventually evolve into god-level God Cores.

The Golden Dragon King possessed a God Core, which was the foundation of its existence, and it was eventually refined by Tang Wulin, who became the new generation Golden Dragon King.

With such a complete and promising path laid out, he naturally wants to take advantage of it.

As for the lightning tribulation inherent to the soul beast system, as long as one is strong enough, the lightning tribulation can even be used to temper the body.

All of this requires early planning to determine the direction and even the foundation.

Only with the correct direction can his efforts be meaningful; otherwise, it would be embarrassing if he were to get stuck at level 99 in the future while someone like Huo Yuhao breaks through to become a god.

"If you want me to give up on my revenge against Shrek Academy, then don't bother; I will not change my mind on this."

Placing the book back on the shelf, Yang Hao glanced sideways at the girl with dark circles under her eyes who had been standing there for a long time. He could guess why she had come—it was nothing more than to plead for Shrek Academy, having been frightened by the thermal weapons he had produced.

Biting her pink lips lightly, Ma Xiaotao remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

"I'm sorry, we were the ones who were wrong!"

It was indeed their fault, as the mastermind had already confessed.

Previously, she felt resentment toward this bas... this guy, but now she felt only guilt.

"You don't know you were wrong; you're just afraid."

"I have long since witnessed the arrogance and tyranny of your Shrek, and you cannot represent Shrek Academy."

Returning a cold expression, Yang Hao maintained his act at all times; only by doing so could he manipulate this girl.

"Beautiful sister."

He turned his head to look at Feng Ling, who had come with her, and greeted her politely.

He held this Vice Sect Master of the Holy Spirit Cult in high regard. She was the one in the Holy Spirit Cult who valued soul tools the most, and she was also in charge of the thermal weapon research project he was leading. She was his direct superior and his meal ticket.

"You really don't seem like a nine-year-old child."

Glancing at the increasingly guilty and dejected Ma Xiaotao, Feng Ling turned her gaze toward Yang Hao.

This child's background had already been investigated, and there were no issues; he was just a bit too precocious.

It wasn't just his physical stature, but his mentality as well.

"Age has no meaning for someone like me."

Yang Hao looked down at his palms and then slowly clenched his fists, gripping them tightly.

"My childhood ended the moment I lost my mom and dad, lost my brother, and was taken away by the Strength Clan. I am no longer a child."

As a qualified method actor, one must utilize every available resource, and one's own experiences are a high-quality resource—one must know how to play the victim when necessary.

After all, the "tea ceremony" is also a path, one that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Great Emperor Jingze's "True Fragrance" path!

This "tea ceremony"... no, these words moved both women.

The Strength Clan were certainly no fools. Although they needed to keep this child alive temporarily to dispel others' suspicions and avoid any associations, they would surely keep him under strict surveillance.

To hide the hatred in his heart for three whole years, to disguise himself so as not to be discovered, and even to accumulate the strength for revenge—it was truly unimaginable how this child had managed it.

In any case, they certainly couldn't have done it themselves. To have survived and grown in such an environment, this child's mentality was truly terrifying.

Moreover, this child had suffered severe injuries back then; according to their investigation, it was a miracle he had survived at all. They truly didn't know how he had endured it back then.

"You don't have a soul ring yet. Do you have any choices in mind?"

Feng Ling changed the subject, bringing up the matter of soul rings.

This was the main reason she had come today. She had seen this child's martial soul; the evil attributes upon it were very strong and held great potential.

"Not for the moment. I have some ideas regarding cultivation that I need to verify."

Shaking his head slightly, Yang Hao had some thoughts on his own martial soul cultivation. He had been exploring and experimenting during this period, and if he succeeded, he would inevitably reap great rewards.

"It is good that you have ideas."

Feng Ling nodded, then produced a pendant-style Soul Tool.

"Wear this Cold Jade Heart. Its core is carved from a piece of Cold Ice Jade Marrow. It is a Level 9 Soul Tool that can eliminate inner fire and stabilize your state of mind; it is highly beneficial for the cultivation of us Evil Soul Masters.

At the same time, it can be activated to form a Cold Ice Armor, capable of withstanding a full-force strike from a Titled Douluo."

"Cold Ice Jade Marrow!"

His eyes lit up. Yang Hao knew of this material; the Clear Sky Sect seemed to possess a piece, though it was in the form of a massive jade bed.

This item was incredibly rare, even in a tiny fragment, let alone as a Level 9 Soul Tool with defensive capabilities.

Coming to the Holy Spirit Cult was truly the right choice.

"Thank you, beautiful sister."

Yang Hao reached out with both hands to take it and immediately fastened it around his neck. As he injected his soul power, he instantly felt a cooling sensation circulate through his body, clearing his mind.

It was indeed a treasure!

At the same time, on the other side, Long Xiaoyao was deeply troubled.

That child was terrifying. The explosive and firearm system he had invented and pioneered was enough to change the situation on the continent, perhaps even ushering in a new era.

But the replacement of an era inevitably required sacrifice. According to that child's philosophy and the ambitions of the Holy Spirit Cult, the four great empires, Shrek Academy, and the various major sects would all be annihilated, and they had the capability to do so.

This was truly frightening.

Shrek Academy would be the first to bear the brunt of it. That old friend of his would never back down, making their fall inevitable.

"Sigh!"

"What a headache!"

He let out a distressed sigh. Long Xiaoyao could not think of a way to break the deadlock; it was a knot that could not be untied.

That child had already handed the explosive and firearm system over to the Holy Spirit Cult. Even if he killed the child, it would only slow down the cult's development.

Furthermore, he could not lay a hand on the child. After all, he was the Chief Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult and a member of the organization himself.

Not to mention, she was still there.

Moreover, regarding the matter of that child's family, Shrek Academy had indeed been in the wrong. Even if they had been used as a tool by others, a wrong was still a wrong; that could not be denied.

This was also the flaw of this world. The Holy Spirit Cult was an organization of Evil Soul Masters that committed countless atrocities, but the other factions were not necessarily any more honorable, as they also committed many evils in the shadows.

The tragic encounter of that child's family was merely a small microcosm of it all.

Besides, that child wanted to change this world, and the era itself was flawed; wanting to change what is wrong was a good philosophy.

This left him feeling helpless and conflicted, not knowing what to do.

What the distressed and contemplative Long Xiaoyao did not notice was that a red-clad female figure was watching him from afar.

Chapter 25: Human Sandbag

"Beautiful sister, I'm ready. Come on."

Brought to a training ground by Feng Ling, Yang Hao prepared for combat.

This time, Feng Ling intended to guide him in combat, an area where he lacked experience.

After all, back in the Strength Clan, he had only swung hammers to forge iron. The two battles that followed had both relied on landmine bombings, and after that, he had either been running away or staying holed up to cultivate. He had never truly fought, which was a major weakness at his current stage.

"Your opponent is not me!"

Feng Ling smiled and gestured toward Ma Xiaotao.

"Xiaotao, spar with Little Hao."

"Me?"

Ma Xiaotao froze for a moment, then excitedly clenched her hands, a ferocious expression appearing on her face.

"Little one, sister is going to take good care of you!"

Although she felt some guilt because of the Academy, she also felt anger. After all, she had been tormented miserably back then; not only had her head been covered in bumps, but she had also been penetrated in that way. Every time she thought about it, she nearly went mad.

Today was the perfect chance to settle the score.

Anyway, that guy would never change his mind about seeking revenge on Shrek, and no amount of pleading would work, so she stopped trying.

Now, it was time to repay grievances with grievances and hatred with hatred. She might even be able to beat him into submission!

Seeing the ferocity on the young girl's face, Yang Hao silently pulled out an upgraded version of the Six-Barrel Vulcan Cannon, which had significantly improved power, precision, and rate of fire.

But this caused the girl to lose her composure, and she cursed in anger.

"Are you not going to play fair?"

She had witnessed the power of this thing; it was definitely not something she could contend with.

"Little Hao, this is a spar to improve your practical combat experience. You are not allowed to use these firearms... rocket launchers aren't allowed either. Those are external objects; you need to improve your own strength, as that is the foundation.

Only by raising your own strength can you better wield those Soul Tools to form even greater combat power."