Fusion and the Light Cocoon (Seeking Collections and Follow-ups)

Feeling the pain radiating from her back, she reminded herself that she was still on the stage and could not afford to show any disappointment, lest it be perceived as discord with the new Elder.

Restoring her smile, she waved to the citizens, deciding to ask for the details only after returning.

Time passed quickly; between the coronation ceremony and the oath taken while holding the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, it was already late afternoon by the time everything concluded.

Emperor Xue Ye ultimately offered no explanation to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, causing the representatives who had come to demand accountability to leave in a fit of rage.

Over such a long duration, Yu Tianshuo had shared more stories about the older generation with Qian Renxue, eventually even revealing how Qian Xunji was gravely wounded by Tang Hao and subsequently killed by Bibi Dong.

Beyond surprise, Qian Renxue felt a sense of relief; she did not ask how Yu Tianshuo knew these things, intending to find ways to verify them herself.

As for whether Yu Tianshuo knew too much, potentially damaging the Pope's dignity?

That no longer mattered. Qian Renxue felt only release, and the look in her eyes as she gazed at Yu Tianshuo held something indescribable.

Finally, as the day's activities ended, the two chatted their way into Yu Tianshuo's room.

When the conversation reached its end, Yu Tianshuo looked at Qian Renxue with confusion as to why she hadn't left yet, to which she replied with a slight blush.

"I intend to absorb the Immortal Herb you gave me tonight. You know more about these things than I do, and I hope you will protect my cultivation."

Though she spoke the words, the young woman's blush spoke volumes more.

Without waiting for their Young Master to say anything, the two Title Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, were already dutifully guarding the door.

As for whether they worried about what might happen between the Young Master and the boy Tianshuo?

Heh, they had already been fooled once before; this time, no matter what happened, they wouldn't interfere!

Looking at the shy young woman before him and feeling the concealment barrier covering the room, Yu Tianshuo smiled and nodded, agreeing to Qian Renxue's request.

Seeing his agreement, Qian Renxue slowly shed her prince's attire.

She sat on the bed, waiting for Yu Tianshuo to join her.

Yu Tianshuo did not dally, stripping off his upper garments and sitting on the bed.

The two sat back-to-back, circulating the soul power within their bodies.

Feeling the accelerated progress as their soul powers merged, Qian Renxue took the jade box Yu Tianshuo had given her from her Soul Tool.

Although the jade box was slightly cracked, the Immortal Herb inside remained unharmed.

She took out the Sacred Golden Marigold, which carried the essence of light and holiness, and after toying with it for a moment, she swallowed it in one gulp.

As the Immortal Herb entered her stomach, pure soul power flowed along her meridians to every corner of her body.

Following the soul power came energy representing holiness and light, slowly integrating into her entire being.

The sensation was so comfortable that she couldn't help but moan aloud.

"Mmm~!"

Hearing this sound, Yu Tianshuo was somewhat surprised, thinking to himself.

So this is what normal absorption of an Immortal Herb is like? My own experiences were definitely not right.

But before Yu Tianshuo could dwell on it, the newly generated holy soul power flowed through their contact and into his body.

Feeling this sacred energy, Yu Tianshuo nearly moaned in comfort as well, but he held it back.

As Qian Renxue's newly generated soul power combined with Yu Tianshuo's once more, a new change occurred.

The resulting soul power was even more potent than before, and the original light attribute broke through directly into Ultimate Light.

This connection allowed Yu Tianshuo to inherit a portion of the Ultimate Light attribute through their soul power, though it was not as strong as his other attributes.

The fusion of their two soul powers continued, and gradually, both of them manifested their martial souls.

Bright golden dragon scales emerged from Yu Tianshuo's body; he didn't even notice as his clothes were torn apart.

Qian Renxue's wings also broke free from the constraints of her clothing, tearing through everything that covered her.

The two shifted from sitting back-to-back to an embrace, and finally, their expansive wings—dragon and feathered—wrapped tightly around them both.

The pure energy within them turned into fine threads, gradually forming a cocoon that encased them securely.

The outside world remained unaware of what was happening within, just as the two of them were unaware of what they were doing inside.

The already powerful energy gradually contracted, locking itself firmly within the cocoon.

Na'er, who should have been able to sense all of this, remained oblivious due to the barrier set by Pufferfish and Snake Lance.

Only the current Angel God felt a sense of bewilderment, sensing that her chosen successor seemed, perhaps, likely, probably, to have undergone another evolution.

But just as she tried to inspect the situation, the connection was severed.

This infuriated her, and she immediately attempted to send a divine oracle to the girl's guardian.

However, the message to the guardian failed to transmit.

This gave the Angel God a very bad premonition.

"No! My house is being robbed!"

Seeing that she still could not contact the two, she had no choice but to send another divine oracle, but this time, the recipient was Qian Daoliu.

At that moment, still kneeling before the statue of the Angel God in the Elder Hall, Qian Daoliu received the message in an instant.

"The guardian and the successor have lost contact. Go and investigate the situation immediately."

Upon receiving the message, Qian Daoliu wasted no time, following the coordinates sent by the Angel God as he flew rapidly toward the Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Before long, Qian Daoliu passed through the barrier set up by Snake Lance and Pufferfish, entering the room.

Yet, upon seeing the massive cocoon, even he was momentarily stunned into a daze.

Who was he, Qian Daoliu? One of the only three remaining Limit Douluo in the world, the earthly preacher of the Angel God, and the Grand Pontiff of the Martial Soul Hall Elder Hall.

Known as invincible in the skies, there should have been few things in this world capable of stumping him, but the scene before his eyes truly touched upon a blind spot in his knowledge.

Watching the Light Cocoon contract before him, Qian Daoliu was at a loss for what to do. It was only after the Angel God descended another oracle that he finally approached the cocoon.

However, just as he was about to touch the Light Cocoon, a powerful pressure forced him to stagger backward.

His figure flashed backward, and only after exiting that immediate range did the pressure vanish.

What surprised Qian Daoliu most was that this pressure was neither Dragon Might nor the suppression of immense soul power, but rather the ultimate pressure of a superior light attribute.

With no other options, Qian Daoliu knelt and relayed the current situation to the Angel God.

Receiving the message, the Angel God was also somewhat bewildered. Yet, as if suddenly recalling something, she sent a message to Qian Daoliu to wait and observe before falling into deep contemplation.

Has the martial soul evolved once again? Could it be that this successor is about to transcend the Six-Winged Angel and reach an even higher realm!?

The Angel God wondered in astonishment.