This method had an extremely high success rate and little risk. It was the safe path.
But the price was that the second soul core's quality and power would fall short of the first, and it would all but eliminate the possibility of condensing a third soul core.
Ye Wuchen had watched his master, the Snow Empress, cultivate countless times. What she had condensed were precisely isotopic resonance dual soul cores.
If Ye Wuchen chose isotopic resonance, with his current spiritual power and physique strengthened by the gold of life-
He had a 100% chance of success and would enter the realm of Titled Douluo without any suspense.
But Yin-Yang Complementarity...
Ye Wuchen had specifically sought Di Tian's guidance on the mysteries of Yin-Yang Complementarity.
As the Black Dragon King who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, he himself possessed yin-yang complementary dual soul cores.
When Ye Wuchen sought his guidance, Di Tian readily agreed and imparted everything he knew without reserve.
Play it safe, or stake my life?
Ye Wuchen asked himself inwardly.
An unruly, defiant smile curved his lips.
My goal has never been merely to become a level 99 Peerless Douluo!
What I want is to become a god! A supreme deity standing above all living beings!
The road to godhood is destined to be strewn with thorns and dangers. If I don't even dare attempt a mere pair of yin-yang complementary dual soul cores, how can I speak of becoming a god?!
With Di Tian's guidance and the foundation laid by the gold of life, Ye Wuchen was brimming with confidence.
"Master, Bing'er, believe in me."
Within Ye Wuchen's upper dantian, his vast spiritual power began compressing and spinning madly.
In complete opposition to the Ultimate Ice soul core rotating clockwise in his lower dantian, this forming spiritual soul core began rotating counterclockwise under Ye Wuchen's forcible control.
An indescribable tearing sensation swept through Ye Wuchen's entire body.
His meridians, bones, and even his soul wailed under this friction.
Ye Wuchen's face turned pale, and sweat poured down like rain.
While condensing a yin-yang complementary soul core, spiritual power was consumed at an appalling rate.
Merely keeping the two soul cores from colliding demanded an ocean of mental effort.
Not enough... my spiritual power still isn't enough!
Ye Wuchen gritted his teeth, anxiety rising within him.
Although the gold of life had greatly expanded his Sea of Consciousness, it still seemed like trying to cover himself with a threadbare coat before the bottomless consumption of Yin-Yang Complementarity.
If his spiritual power ran dry and the two soul cores lost control and collided, he would undoubtedly die.
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, a golden streak of light seemed to be guided by some force of destiny.
It was a soul beast with a wondrous appearance.
Her entire body was covered in dazzling fur, her figure resembled both a lion and a tiger, and her four paws were like a dragon's.
Most striking of all was the vertical eye on her forehead-the Eye of Destiny.
The Auspicious Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest, the being who bore the fortune of the Soul Beast Clan-the Three-Eyed Golden Lion!
She could sense an aura from this human at the Lake of Life that made her feel close to him.
"Roar-" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion let out a gentle, low roar.
The Eye of Destiny on her forehead opened, unleashing a dazzling golden pillar of light that connected precisely with the point between Ye Wuchen's brows.
Destiny's connection was quietly completed at that moment.
An immense surge of spiritual power, pure to the utmost, poured madly into Ye Wuchen's Sea of Consciousness along the connection formed by the Eye of Destiny.
"This is..."
Ye Wuchen's entire body jolted. With the infusion of this spiritual power, the two soul cores stabilized.
With the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's timely replenishment of spiritual power, like charcoal delivered in the snow, Ye Wuchen no longer had any worries holding him back.
He squeezed out every last bit of strength within him, forcibly compressing the counterclockwise-spinning spiritual soul core in his upper dantian into shape.
Buzzz-!!!
A strange humming sound emerged from within Ye Wuchen, resounding across the Lake of Life.
One above, one below; one clockwise, one counterclockwise.
The two dazzling soul cores echoed each other from afar within Ye Wuchen's body, forming a flawless Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram.
Endlessly renewing soul power surged and roared through his meridians.
After a fright but no disaster, Ye Wuchen had succeeded!
He had successfully condensed a spiritual soul core, becoming the first prodigy in the history of the Douluo Continent to possess dual soul cores-and yin-yang complementary dual soul cores at that.
As the dual soul cores took shape, Ye Wuchen's soul power, which had stalled at the peak of level 89, broke through.
Level 90!
Ye Wuchen had officially entered the realm of Quasi-Titled Douluo.
Now, he needed only a suitable ninth soul ring to become a Titled Douluo.
When Ye Wuchen opened his eyes and reined in his aura, he was surprised to discover that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who had been nearby, was gone.
Before him stood an exquisitely beautiful girl who looked only about twelve years old, with dazzling golden hair and delicate features.
The golden-haired girl stood barefoot on the grass by the lake, looking at him with an affectionate gaze.
Ye Wuchen understood. This girl was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in human form.
His figure flashed, and he appeared before the girl. Looking at her gently, he said sincerely, "Thank you. If you hadn't replenished my spiritual power just now, I'm afraid I still wouldn't have been able to condense my spiritual soul core."
The golden-haired girl tilted her head, and a pure, innocent smile bloomed across her stunning face.
She said nothing, merely stepping forward and gently taking hold of the corner of Ye Wuchen's clothes.
"Master!!!" A sweet cry rang out, choked with tears.
Shui Bing'er could no longer contain her excitement and lingering fear, and threw herself into Ye Wuchen's arms.
She hugged his waist tightly and buried her face against his chest.
"Thank goodness... Master, you finally succeeded. I was so scared just now, so scared something would happen to you..." Shui Bing'er sobbed, her delicate body still trembling.
Warmth filled Ye Wuchen's heart. He reached out and gently patted his disciple's back, saying softly, "Silly girl, your master's life is tough to snuff out. How could anything happen to me so easily? Stop crying. Any more and you'll turn into a little patch-faced kitten."
Shui Bing'er nuzzled against Ye Wuchen's chest, then raised her lovely face, like pear blossoms drenched in rain, and looked at him with determination:
"Master, you've already broken through to level 90, and you need a ninth soul ring. The Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring the Firmament rewarded me with is still stored in my spiritual world. Please take it. With your current strength, you can absorb it perfectly."
Ye Wuchen extended a finger and gently brushed Shui Bing'er's pert, exquisite nose:
"Nonsense. That was an opportunity the Firmament bestowed upon you. How could a master snatch his disciple's soul ring?"
"But, Master..."
"No buts." Ye Wuchen cut her off:
"Besides, a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring isn't worthy of being my ninth soul ring. My target is that Million-Year-Old Great Worm."
Hearing Ye Wuchen's words, overflowing with dominance, Shui Bing'er's eyes lit up with admiration.
Just as master and disciple were sharing this tender moment, a breeze carrying the faint, cool fragrance of winter plum blossoms brushed past.
The ruler of the Far North, the Snow Empress, approached with graceful, unhurried steps.
An unusual light shimmered in her icy-blue eyes. Her gaze lingered for a moment on Shui Bing'er's arms wrapped tightly around Ye Wuchen, and a breathtaking smile that could enchant all living beings curved her lips.
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