Soul Core and Holy Spirit Change (Combined)

Night falls on the shores of the Eastsea.

The inky black waves crashed and roared against the shore, splashing up a sky full of silvery-white foam.

A handsome young man sat alone on the rocks, letting the sea breeze lift his robes and his short blue hair flutter in the wind.

In the distance, the raging waves crashed against the rocks, the spray wetting his eyelashes. He tilted his head back slightly, letting the salty sea breeze caress his face.

Although slender, the smooth muscle lines beneath his clothes were faintly visible, the marks left by long-term arduous training. At this moment, his seated figure appeared exceptionally calm amidst the raging sea and sky, like a sharp sword hidden in its sheath, its edge concealed yet harboring hidden sharpness.

It was Huo Yuhao.

Two years have passed, and through the tempering of his Bloodline Power and natural growth, the boy has grown to about 1.7 meters tall.

"Yuhao, are you ready?"

Muyue, Hua Yichen, and Snow Empress Divine Consciousness at the edge of the sea. Muyue watched as Huo Yuhao adjusted his state and asked him a question.

Huo Yuhao nodded. "Everything is ready. Thank you for your help, teachers."

"It's alright. For Soul King to condense the First Soul Core of a Soul Master is a feat that surpasses the historical records of the Soul Master World. Being able to witness and participate in it is my good fortune," Hua Yichen said with a light laugh.

The essence of condensing Soul Core is the comprehension and compression of Soul Power. He originally thought that no matter how fast Huo Yuhao was, it would be possible to do it only when he reached the Soul Emperor. He did not expect it to be so fast.

Among those historically Limit powerhouses, some exceptionally talented individuals only completed the condensation of their Soul Core at the Soul Emperor. For example, the Heaven Supporting Douluo, judging from his cultivation speed, probably condensed his Soul Core around the Soul Emperor. By utilizing the passive ability of his Soul Core to absorb external Power of Heaven and Earth, his cultivation speed at the Soul Emperor level was no slower than when he was Soul King.

Yuhao was the first person he had ever seen condense Soul Core at the Soul King level.

Muyue had anticipated this, and his emotions were calmer. He then said:

"Let's begin, Yuhao."

Huo Yuhao nodded upon hearing this, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to meditate.

The Blood Essence Vortex within the body circulated on its own, outlining a mysterious trajectory between the meridians. In an instant, the Power of Heaven and Earth from all directions seemed to be drawn by some Formless force, converging on this reef like rivers flowing into the sea.

Hua Yichen and Muyue exchanged a glance, and together with Snow Empress's Divine Power Divine Consciousness, they began to mobilize the Power of Heaven and Earth to assist Huo Yuhao in condensing his Blood Essence Soul Core.

The vast energy of heaven and earth poured into Huo Yuhao's body continuously. During this fusion process, his body trembled slightly, and every tremor made the surrounding air distort more violently.

In a short moment, the Blood Essence Vortex in Huo Yuhao's dantian changed again. A surge of gray mist enveloped the silver and gold light spots in the vortex, causing the entire vortex to collapse inward as it swirled.

It collapsed, expanded, then collapsed and expanded again. The abnormal changes in the Blood Essence Vortex even caused the external Power of Heaven and Earth to turn into a vortex as well.

This process would cause intense pain to a Soul Master, but Huo Yuhao carried it out without changing his expression. He even had the energy to mobilize the Silver Dragon King's Reverse Scale and the Gold of Life in his Spiritual Sea, emitting bursts of light that continuously surged into his Blood Essence Vortex...

Witnessing all this, Hua Yichen secretly nodded in admiration for Huo Yuhao's perseverance, raising an eyebrow as he did so.

"Why does Yuhao's method of condensing his Soul Core seem somewhat like Ancient Method, utilizing the Power of Space of his Second Martial Soul?"

In the past, condensing Soul Core was usually something only Titled Douluo could do, requiring a certain understanding of Power of Space in order to compress Soul Power.

As times progressed, a method was developed for condensing the First Soul Core at the Soul Saint level. However, how many Soul Masters could truly master the Power of Space at the Soul Saint?

Therefore, the current method for condensing the First Soul Core is simplified, pursuing a gradual approach and not forcing an understanding of Power of Space; its purpose is to increase the number of powerful individuals. There are far more Titled Douluo now than in the past, and this new method for condensing Soul Core has played a significant role in this.

However, this means that the condensed Soul Core cannot compare with the Soul Core of the past, causing many soul masters to be stuck at the Soul Saint realm.

The Snow Empress Divine Consciousness slightly, "He has gained considerable insight into the Power of Space; I taught him."

Hua Yichen's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded abruptly.

Speaking of antiquity, this person has survived for Hundred Thousand Years in Douluo, so guiding the condensation of Soul Core in the past is naturally beyond question.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao was immersed in that profound and mysterious understanding. Each pulse of Soul Core energy was like a leap in Life, allowing him to clearly feel that his own Life level was undergoing a qualitative transformation.

Within his body, as the gray mist dissipated, silver crystals that occasionally emitted Seven Colors quietly appeared in the dantian area.

But since he began condensing his Soul Core, only two short hours have passed, and the sun has not yet risen.

Such astonishing speed, if it were to spread, would likely shock even the most powerful figures at the pinnacle of the Soul Master World. After all, it usually takes an ordinary Soul Master nearly a day of arduous training to condense Soul Core, yet he accomplished this crucial breakthrough in the blink of an eye.

The formation of the Soul Core signifies his formal return to the path of the strong.

Huo Yuhao's consciousness began to immerse itself in the understanding of the Blood Essence Soul Core, while the external Power of Heaven and Earth was naturally absorbed by the Soul Core, continuously strengthening it.

Muyue and Hua Yichen watched this scene with somewhat excited expressions.

The path to cultivating Soul Core is extremely difficult, and eight or nine out of ten soul masters stop at this point.

However, if one can break through this constraint, it will be like a roc spreading its wings for ninety thousand miles, or a dragon entering the sea to roam freely.

Once the Soul Core is formed, the Soul Master's ability to perceive and guide the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will be significantly enhanced, thereby greatly increasing their own power. At this stage, the Soul Master basically does not need to worry about the depletion of Soul Power, because the Soul Core can attract the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on its own and quickly replenish its consumption. Unless experiencing extremely intense battles, Soul Saint- level Soul Masters can maintain a continuous cycle of Soul Power.

"Truly, the heavens are blessing our Body Sect..."

Muyue sighed inwardly.

The Snow Empress observed this scene with her Divine Consciousness and smiled slightly, "I'm sorry to trouble you two. It will probably take several hours, so I will protect him."

The two exchanged a glance, and there was nothing wrong with it.

As the first rays of dawn pierced the sky, Huo Yuhao, having finished his cultivation, opened his eyes and saw the figure before him, his eyes flickering with emotion.

The Snow Empress Divine Consciousness silently in the morning light, her pure white dress spotless. The rising sun cast a pale golden halo over her, and as her skirt swayed gently in the wind, she resembled a fairy sculpted from ice and snow descending to earth.

Ten Thousand Years Ago, the Snow Empress also silently stood by his side, protecting him.

Snow Empress turned around and smiled:

"Did you fuse directly with the Soul Bone given by the Evil Emperor and Xiong Jun? What were the results?"

"Not bad."

Huo Yuhao withdrew his gaze, smiled slightly, and raised his right hand, displaying a level 54 Soul Power fluctuation.

Between the five fingers of his right hand, golden and silver light Entanglement and swirled like living things, sometimes separating, sometimes merging, brewing an astonishing energy storm in the stillness. The light initially appeared as faint as fireflies, but in the blink of an eye, it collapsed and condensed into five dazzling blades of light—

Sizzle!

Huo Yuhao slammed his right wrist down, and five gold and silver claw marks tore through the deep sea. The dark gold blade was shimmering with crescent-shaped silver light, and the seawater that passed through it was not pushed aside, but directly annihilated into nothingness.

Behind the fifty-meter-long streak of light, five dark tunnels, each tens of meters long, pierced through the abyss, with silver spatial cracks spreading wildly along the edges of the tunnels like a spider web.

Most terrifyingly, the torn void began to autonomously devour the surrounding seawater, forming five enormous deep-sea whirlpools.

"Sky Ripping Claw?"

Snow Empress was momentarily surprised.

Huo Yuhao laughed, "After the Soul Core condensed, the difficulty of combining my Bloodline Power and qi with my Divine Power and Soul Power decreased further. I can now skillfully use that fused power. With this, I can mobilize Power of Space to this extent."

This is just one benefit brought by the Blood Essence Soul Core; there are many other advantages as well.

Moreover, with the formation of his Blood Essence Soul Core, and the Innate Secret Technique of the Body Sect, he had completely passed the first hurdle.

Huo Yuhao and Snow Empress exchanged a few words through their Divine Consciousness, after which the latter returned to her Spiritual Sea.

He walked alone towards the edge of the sea. Hua Yichen and Muyue did not leave and were waiting for him at the edge of the sea.

Huo Yuhao didn't stop until he reached Hua Yichen and Muyue.

"Not bad, Five-Ring Soul King, with Divine Power around the mid-stage of the Spirit Abyss Realm, plus the completed Battle Armor, you have the ability to protect yourself. I can leave with peace of mind."

After carefully examining Huo Yuhao for a while, Muyue sighed.

The standard for Divine Power in the Spirit Abyss Realm is 5000, and the standard for Divine Power in the Spirit Domain Realm is 20000. Yuhao entered the Spirit Abyss Realm two years ago and has now reached the middle stage. His Divine Power shows no signs of stagnation, and he is certain to enter the Spirit Domain Realm in the future.

The Spirit Domain Realm, to a certain extent, represents the Limit Douluo. If Divine Power can reach the Spirit Domain Realm, becoming Limit Douluo in the future is almost inevitable.

Such enviable talent.

"Thank you for your guidance over the past two years, Teacher Muyue, and thank you for your care, Teacher Hua." Huo Yuhao bowed solemnly to the two of them.

"No need for excessive thanks. What we said back then still stands. I even plan to wait for you to grow up so I can become an elder and take care of you in your old age."

Hua Yichen laughed heartily, patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, and then said with a touch of wistfulness, "You're growing faster than I expected. Are you planning to go to Mingdu?"

Watching the children you've nurtured gradually reach a point where they no longer need your protection, wouldn't anyone feel a pang of sadness?

"Yes." Huo Yuhao nodded. "I plan to go to Mingdu with Elder Li. He wants to introduce me to the president of the Mecha Master Association, and I also want to visit the Mecha Master Association Headquarters."

The Mecha Master Association Headquarters is also in Mingdu. Its original founders were even related to the Ming De Hall. However, because the people who joined later came from various forces and were not as pure as before, it changed into its current form.

However, they still maintain contact with the Ming De Hall.

"The president of the Mecha Master Association?"

Muyue nodded thoughtfully. "I also have some connections with that person. If you encounter any trouble, you can let me know."

Hua Yichen smiled helplessly, "Does Muyue Mu Ye believe that Yuhao, with his status and abilities in his Side Profession, would still be subject to difficulties?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Muyue glanced at Huo Yuhao, and considering the title Huo Yuhao held, he did not refute it.

Although the forces in Mingdu are mixed, with people from all sides, the Spirit Pagoda holds a significant position among them.

Moreover, this kid is already a level six Designer and a level six Manufacturer at such a young age, and the higher-ups of the Mecha Master Association will not turn a blind eye to this.

With that in mind, Muyue said, "Let me know when you set off. I can travel with you until we reach Heaven Dou City..."

Before Muyue could finish speaking, the ringtone of his Soul Tool Communicator suddenly interrupted his thoughts. He frowned slightly, took out the exquisite metal device from his pocket, communicated with the other end for a moment, and his expression changed instantly.

"What did you say?! Zhen Hua is injured?"

How could that be? Didn't Zhen Hua say that someone was protecting him?

The reason he dared to leave the Blacksmith Association was because he knew someone was secretly protecting Zhen Hua's safety, and their strength was no less than his own. What's going on now?

Hua Yichen and Huo Yuhao exchanged a glance and frowned slightly.

Someone attacked the Divine Craftsman... Was it Evil Spirit Master?

"Just a minor injury?"

After receiving more accurate information, Muyue breathed a sigh of relief, hung up, put away his Soul Tool Communicator, and looked at Huo Yuhao, "It seems I can't travel with you anymore. The attacker is very strong; he wasn't caught. I need to rush back to Heaven Dou City immediately to prevent him from striking again."

Huo Yuhao nodded. "Teacher, take care."

Muyue nodded, summoned his Red Level Mecha, and headed towards Heaven Dou City, his brows furrowed as he recalled the news he had heard earlier.

A level 98 Super Douluo... Does such a being still exist among Evil Spirit Master?

On the other side, Na Nali hung up the Soul Tool Communicator and looked at the members of the Dark Department below with a gloomy expression.

"Can anyone tell me? Where did these Evil Spirit Master come from? Four of them! Four powerful individuals at the Super Douluo or above, all of them are Evil Spirit Master!"

"The scrutiny of those who possess Evil Martial Soul has been very thorough over the years, yet so many have still slipped through the net? And this is only a fraction of the Holy Spirit Cult's strength that has been revealed. The Divine Craftsman, the Dark Department, and two councilors were attacked simultaneously. Apart from His Zhen Hua and the councilor I personally protected being unharmed, the other two locations were breached. The higher-ups are very dissatisfied with this."

Over the years, Na Nali had seen many weak Evil Spirit Master, and she truly never imagined that the Holy Spirit Cult possessed such strength.

If it weren't for the agreement reached with Dark Phoenix two years ago, the losses this time would probably have been even greater.

"We haven't seen Evil Spirit Master above the Titled Douluo in recent years; they've finally become complacent."

Thinking about it, Na Nali looked at her subordinates who were now silent with fear, and sighed, "How much did the branch lose in the attack?"

A member in charge of information gathering stepped forward. "The attacked Dark Department lost some data, information on personnel investigating Evil Martial Soul across the Federation in recent years. Many of them were children, and one Titled Douluo Soul Douluo on duty... went missing."

Na Nali frowned, momentarily lamenting her colleague's plight, before turning her thoughts to the documents.

Not all possessors of Evil Martial Soul join the Dark Department and the Execution Department; some continue to live ordinary lives.

What is the purpose of the Holy Spirit Cult wanting their message?

(End of this chapter)