Unlike Qian Renxue's Angel Domain, his Angel Domain could not only purify and dissolve his opponent's Soul Power, but also absorb it.
For example, for every 1% of his opponent's Soul Power it dissolved, he recovered 0.5% of his own. It was an absurdly powerful skill.
And as his Soul Power grew in the future, the Angel Domain would become even stronger.
"This trip has been incredibly rewarding. With this Angel Domain, my strength has completely crossed over to another level."
"I also solved the problem of my Martial Souls rejecting each other, and made off with Old Poison's entire Herb Garden. This feels amazing!"
"With two top-tier Martial Souls bolstering me, my physical body was already strong. Now, after being tempered by two Immortal Herbs, my body was practically on par with a Titled Douluo's."
Li Jiutian felt a little excited, then turned into a streak of light and flew toward Spirit City.
Before dawn.
The center of Spirit City.
Inside Bright Villa.
Li Jiutian carefully opened the door and glanced at Luo Zixuan, who was fast asleep. Then he returned to his room and stretched out lazily on the big bed.
"Though both my Martial Souls are heaven-defying, without a godhood in the future, even if I grow stronger, I still won't be able to beat Sea God Tang San."
"The Angel Godhood belongs to Qian Renxue. I can't take her godhood from her. What other godhood would suit me?"
Li Jiutian lay in bed, fretting again. Suddenly, his eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and he drifted off to sleep.
The next morning.
"Brother, get up!"
A voice as sweet as a nightingale's pulled Li Jiutian from his pleasant dream.
"What time did you get back yesterday? I didn't notice you at all!"
Luo Zixuan asked in surprise.
"I got back before dawn. You little sleepyhead were still snoring away!"
"Brother, I bought breakfast. Let's eat while we talk!"
After saying that, Luo Zixuan led him over to the dining table.
There were four beef-stuffed flatbreads and two cups of soy milk on the table.
"Brother, can you release both your Twin Martial Souls at the same time now?"
Luo Zixuan took a bite of her flatbread and asked curiously.
"Yeah. Not only can I release both my Martial Souls, but this trip also raised my Soul Power to level 56."
"Most importantly, I brought you a present!"
Li Jiutian replied, deliberately keeping her in suspense.
"Quick, tell me what you brought me!"
Luo Zixuan asked eagerly.
Li Jiutian gently circulated his Soul Power and took the Aromatic Silk Beauty out of his pouch.
A fragrant scent instantly filled the room. The Aromatic Silk Beauty shimmered and floated in the air.
"This is an Aromatic Silk Beauty, an Immortal Herb. Once you finish absorbing it, you can raise your Soul Power by at least five levels."
After saying that, Li Jiutian placed the Aromatic Silk Beauty in Luo Zixuan's palm.
"Wow, thanks, Brother! I'm going to cultivate now!"
Little stars sparkled in Luo Zixuan's eyes. She hugged the Aromatic Silk Beauty to her chest and hurried off to her bedroom.
"That girl..."
A smile spread across Li Jiutian's lips before he could stop it. After finishing his flatbread, he headed to Spirit Hall Academy for Mimicry Training.
Spirit Hall Academy.
Afternoon.
After finishing a full day of training, Li Jiutian wiped the sweat from his brow and leaned against a wooden chair to rest.
"Xiao Tian, I haven't seen you at the academy for a while. Looks like your strength has improved quite a bit."
Hu Liena greeted him as she walked over.
"Yeah, I'm a level 56 Soul King now," Li Jiutian replied.
"F...fifty-six? It's only been a few days!"
Hu Liena covered her mouth in disbelief.
"By the way, Nana, I wanted to ask you about someone. What standing does Salas have in Spirit Hall?"
Li Jiutian asked.
"Don't call me Sister Nana. It makes me sound old. Just call me Nana!"
Hu Liena's cheeks flushed slightly, then she continued, "He's Spirit Hall's Platinum Bishop, an 87th-level Soul Douluo, and holds a very high position in the Hall. His Seventh Soul Ring is a 90,000-year Soul Ring, and his strength is comparable to that of a Titled Douluo."
"That's why my teacher relies on him so heavily. Why are you suddenly asking about him?"
"It's nothing, Nana. I'll be off, then!" Li Jiutian smiled and headed home.
"Nana, what did Xiao Tian ask you?" Xie Yue asked as he came over, watching Li Jiutian disappear from sight.
"He suddenly asked me about the Platinum Bishop," Hu Liena replied.
"The Platinum Bishop?"
"Ah, never mind him. We need to train even harder over the next two years."
"I heard that His Holiness the Pope plans to put Li Jiutian in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, held once every five years. We can't let him steal the spotlight from our Golden Generation."
Xie Yue sighed, then led Hu Liena back to the Mimicry Training Ground.
Inside Bright Villa.
"Xiao Xuan, I'm home! We're having roast leg of lamb tonight!"
Li Jiutian opened the door, carrying a lamb leg a meter long in his right hand.
Strangely, no one answered in the enormous villa.
Li Jiutian gently pushed open Luo Zixuan's door and saw that she was still absorbing the Aromatic Silk Beauty's medicinal effects. He quietly closed the door again.
The next morning.
A ray of sunlight streamed through the window and into the villa.
Li Jiutian got dressed, rose, and headed outside.
"Brother, I finished absorbing the Aromatic Silk Beauty!"
Luo Zixuan flung open the door, threw her arms around him, and exclaimed excitedly.
"Oh? Come on, tell me how many levels you gained!"
"Brother, take a guess."
Luo Zixuan deliberately kept him in suspense, looking pleased with herself.
"Five levels?"
"Hmph! Do you really think so little of me? Your little sister isn't that weak!"
"Six levels?"
"I went up eight levels in one go. My Soul Power is level 43 now!"
"Brother, that Aromatic Silk Beauty of yours is amazing!"
Luo Zixuan exclaimed excitedly.
"Eight levels in one go? Th-that's even more ridiculous than how fast I level up!" Li Jiutian thought, then said, "Let's go. We'll do this in one shot. Your brother will take you to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a Soul Beast."
"Okay, then let's set off now!"
Luo Zixuan replied, brimming with excitement.
Li Jiutian nodded, then swept Luo Zixuan into his arms and flew toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
Chapter 24: Li Jiutian and His Partner vs. Zhao Wuji!
The heart of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Li Jiutian kept his Angel Domain active as they traveled, and the Soul Beasts didn't dare act up.
"Brother, your Angel Domain is amazing. Even Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts take one look at you and go around!"
"And inside your domain, I feel like my Soul Power, strength, and everything else have all increased by 15%!"
Luo Zixuan exclaimed.
"Of course. The domain that comes with a God-tier Spirit is no joke!"
Li Jiutian replied, then golden light flickered in his eyes. No Soul Beast within thirty kilometers could escape his notice.
Just then, fifteen kilometers away, he spotted an enormous mantis.
The mantis stood five meters tall. It had a pair of golden wings, a green body, and forelimbs like two enormous scythes. Just looking at it sent a chill down one's spine.
"Xiao Xuan, I spotted a ten-thousand-year Holy Vine Mantis fifteen kilometers away. It's a grass-attribute Soul Beast, so it's perfect for you."
"Are you confident you can absorb it?"
Li Jiutian asked.
"Of course I am!" Luo Zixuan replied confidently.
"Good. Use your flying skill to follow behind me!"
"Wait for the right moment and land the final blow!"
After saying that, Li Jiutian unfurled his Angel Wings and flew north.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Recovery Needle!"
Green light radiated from the scepter in Luo Zixuan's hand. A yellow needle appeared in the air and pierced through her body.
"Brother, wait for me!"
A pair of yellow wings sprouted from Luo Zixuan's back, and she flew after Li Jiutian.
"First Soul Skill, Vacuum Slash!"
Li Jiutian flew above the Holy Vine Mantis. The purple Soul Ring around him flickered faintly, and a blade of light appeared, hurtling toward it!
Seeing the blade of light bearing down on it, the Holy Vine Mantis spread its wings and quickly leaped backward!
Boom!
The blade struck the ground, leaving behind a massive fissure dozens of meters deep!
"That mantis is pretty quick on its feet!"
Li Jiutian snorted, then shot toward the Holy Vine Mantis in a streak of golden light!
Suddenly, countless green needles shot toward him from both sides of the Holy Vine Mantis's shoulders!
"That's it?"
"Fifth Soul Skill, Flame Aurora Sword!"
Li Jiutian raised the Flame Aurora Sword in front of him and spun rapidly. The instant the needles touched the blade, the flames burned them to ashes!