Human Soul Master have also been freed from the fate of having to risk hunting Soul Beast to advance in order to advance, making their cultivation path safer and more controllable.
This idea is extremely ambitious, involving a deep intervention and reconstruction of the existing world rules, and its difficulty far exceeds that of creating Soul Ring Storage Device.
It requires a massive amount of Power of Faith as its basic energy source, an extremely high level of control over the laws to maintain the system's operation and fairness, and a complete and universally accepted set of rules.
Chapter 419 Spokesperson for Faith
"Not enough time..." Xuan Ming dispelled the Power of Faith in his hand.
First of all, he had no interest in the Power of Faith; he had already broken through level 100, and this thing wouldn't help him at all.
Moreover, acquiring sufficient Power of Faith is not something that can be done overnight; it is a process of accumulating little by little. The Sea God and the Angel God both accumulated the Power of Faith of countless people over thousands of years to reach that amount. He doesn't have that kind of leisure.
Moreover, his position makes it unsuitable for him to do such a thing.
To be honest, the most suitable person to do this right now is...
Qian Renxue.
As the successor of the Angel God, she naturally inherited the Angel's faith.
Creating a faith from scratch is much more difficult and less efficient than reviving an existing one.
However, given his current relationship with Qian Renxue, getting her to cooperate with such a thing is nothing short of wishful thinking.
If Qian Renxue were to find out that Gu Yuena was the ruler of Soul Beast, she might go crazy and launch a " Soul Beast extinction" campaign to take revenge on him.
trouble...
"What's wrong?" Gu Yuena walked in.
Xuan Ming looked at Gu Yuena, and a new idea came to his mind.
As the ruler of Soul Beast, Gu Yuena certainly has ways to rally the faith of the Soul Beast Clan. She should also be able to help Soul Beast contribute their Soul Ring before they die.
If Gu Yuena were to become the spokesperson for the Spirit Hall Empire again...
Xuan Ming explained his vision—to build Soul Ring Cycle System based on the Power of Faith —and his idea that Gu Yuena would participate as a representative of Soul Beast, and even become the image spokesperson for the Spirit Hall Empire, in detail to Gu Yuena.
However, after listening attentively, Gu Yuena's silver-purple eyes revealed a solemn expression. She slowly shook her head, directly expressing her opposition.
" Xuan Ming, your idea is... grand, even revolutionary. However, the matter itself is inappropriate. Or rather, the method you chose is flawed."
"First of all, the Power of Faith isn't played like that." Gu Yuena's tone became serious. "The gathering of the Power of Faith is a manifestation of the rules of the universe; it follows specific cause and effect. It's not like if you push someone to the forefront and give them some publicity, the Power of Faith will automatically gather on them. The key is what you do, not what you say."
She pointed out the window. "Over the past year, the changes in the Spirit Hall Empire, the introduction of Soul Tool Technology, the improvement of people's livelihoods, and even the temporary peace on the border—these tangible changes all originated from you. You were the one leading the way, providing the ideas and military support. Therefore, the Power of Faith arises in the hearts of those who have benefited from this and yearn for stability will naturally converge on you. This is the rule; it cannot be forcibly transferred."
"If you push me out now and claim it's all my doing," Gu Yuena shook her head, "You might fool some people for a short time, but a lie is still a lie. Once someone questions it, or the truth comes out, faith will collapse rapidly, and it might even backfire. Rebuilding trust then will be much harder. It's not worth it."
Xuan Ming frowned slightly, admitting that Gu Yuena had a point. Faith does indeed need a foundation and cannot be fabricated out of thin air.
"So, who do you think is suitable?" Xuan Ming asked.
Gu Yuena pondered for a moment, " Bo Saixi is definitely not suitable. She is the High Priestess of Sea God Island and has no connection with the people of the mainland. Her sudden appearance will only arouse fear and suspicion. As for me... my identity as the Lord of Soul Beast is even more sensitive, and it is absolutely not appropriate to reveal it at this stage."
Her gaze drifted towards the direction of the Pope's Palace: "The most suitable candidate is actually Bibi Dong."
"She is the Empress of the Spirit Hall Empire, the ultimate implementer and symbol of all policies. The changes the people see, whether it's the strictness of the laws or the widespread use of Soul Tool, are ultimately attributable to this Empress's diligent governance. It is perfectly legitimate for her to serve as the representative and core of faith for this ' Soul Ring Cycle System,' and it is also the easiest way for her to gain the recognition and trust of the common people."
At Gu Yuena's suggestion, Xuan Ming and she found Bibi Dong, who was reviewing memorials.
After listening to Xuan Ming's more refined vision and his suggestion that she should be the core of the faith, Bibi Dong put down the dossier in her hand, a hint of confusion flashing in her purple-gold eyes. "Why not you? You are the source of these changes and the source of their military support. Wouldn't it be more direct for you to bear this faith?"
Xuan Ming's answer was simple and direct, "I don't have that much free time."
He helped set the direction, provided key technical support, and, when necessary, used force to remove obstacles—that was his limit.
Asking him to handle government affairs, appease the people, and maintain the system's operation day after day, like Bibi Dong, is impossible.
He didn't have the patience, nor did he want to be tied down by such trivial matters.
Bibi Dong looked at his nonchalant "hands-off" attitude with some helplessness, but she could understand.
Xuan Ming's personality is not suited to business or management, so asking him to do these things is indeed asking too much of him.
She hesitated for a moment, a complex light flashing in her eyes, before slowly saying, "If we absolutely have to choose a spokesperson... I suggest considering Qian Renxue."
Upon hearing this, both Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena were slightly taken aback.
Bibi Dong continued, "In terms of politics and military affairs, this empire is based on me, the Empress. However, in terms of future development and core technologies, you, Xuan Ming, are in charge. The two of us have already occupied the most important positions. We can't... leave Qian Renxue nothing."
Her voice carried a hint of weariness and a mother's tenderness. "Whether it's to make up for what she's been through, or to find her something meaningful to do in the future, so she has something to look forward to... she's the most suitable person for this."
"She is the successor of the Angel God, possessing an innate and extremely high affinity with the Power of Faith. The Angel God already has a considerable amount of remaining faith among the people, especially in the Heaven Dou Empire region. Her role in taking over this system aimed at redemption and cyclical change is fitting and will be more easily accepted by some of the populace."
"Moreover," Bibi Dong looked at Xuan Ming, her eyes deep, "Letting her participate in this constructive undertaking that concerns the future of the continent might... help her escape the shadows of the past and find a new direction. It's better than letting her remain immersed in hatred and... her obsession with you."
Xuan Ming was speechless.
After going around in circles, the problem has returned to its starting point.
Bibi Dong's purpose was clear: she still hoped that Xuan Ming could be the one to pull Qian Renxue back from the edge of light and darkness, just as he had pulled her out of the corruption of the Rakshasa God back then.
But these are completely different things!
Let him talk to Qian Renxue? Talk to her about what? Persuade her to let go of the hatred for her father's murder? Persuade her not to care about her shameful background and the root of her tragedy?
Tell her, "The world is a wonderful place, you should look forward."
This hollow comfort was laughable even to himself.
He couldn't bring himself to say it, and he knew it was pointless.
He knew better than anyone else Qian Renxue's deepest desires and emptiness.
What she wanted was never some vague mission or faith; what she wanted was him, Xuan Ming! He was completely hers, belonging solely to her!
If he could fulfill her obsession, it might indeed fill the enormous emptiness in her heart and free her from clinging to the darkness of the past.
But is that even possible?
That's obviously impossible.
This is precisely the fundamental reason why he ended things with her in such a resolute and cruel way—because he couldn't give her the one and only thing she wanted.
To try and discuss cooperation now, or to ask her to carry any kind of faith, is nothing short of wishful thinking, and might even provoke her again, triggering an even stronger backlash.
Chapter 420 Ah Yin's Resurrection
"Let's put this matter on hold for now." Xuan Ming finally waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible annoyance. "Improving and promoting the Soul Ring Storage Device is the top priority. The Faith System... we'll talk about it later."
"Then let's talk about something else." Bibi Dong seemed to have noticed Xuan Ming's evasiveness, so she didn't press the matter further and instead handed Xuan Ming an official document from the Heaven Dou Empire.
" The Heaven Dou Empire dispatched a formal delegation, presented credentials, and expressed its desire to establish diplomatic relations with the Spirit Hall Empire and discuss peaceful coexistence."
Xuan Ming took the document, glanced at it casually, and tossed it aside. "Not interested. This kind of diplomatic charade has nothing to do with me."
Bibi Dong seemed to have anticipated his reaction, adding, "The head of the delegation is King Blue Clear Sky of the Heaven Dou Empire, Tang San. The deputy heads are three faculty members from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
" Tang San?" Xuan Ming raised an eyebrow. "It seems that the so-called peace talks and establishment of diplomatic relations are just a pretext. Their real target is our Soul Tool technology."
Bibi Dong nodded. "That's highly likely. The Heaven Dou Empire is currently overburdened by its massive military, and public morale is low. They urgently need to find a way out. Acquiring Soul Tool technology to enhance their strength and stabilize their internal situation is the only way they can think of at the moment."
Xuan Ming remained noncommittal, even showing a hint of disdain. "Let them learn it, it doesn't matter."
His attitude surprised both Bibi Dong and Gu Yuena, who were standing nearby.
Xuan Ming observed their expressions and explained calmly, " Soul Tool, in the end, are just tools. They can increase productivity and enhance military strength. But what determines the fate of an empire is never the tool itself, but the people who use the tool and the system it serves."
"The fundamental problem of the two empires lies in the deep-rooted and sharp contradiction between the privileged aristocratic class and the vast majority of the common people. The ideology of the supremacy of Soul Master has divided society, with nobles and Soul Master monopolizing the vast majority of resources and power, leaving the lower classes with no hope of advancement."
"This kind of contradiction might be maintained through high pressure during peacetime, but under external pressure, it has long since become like dry tinder. The expansion of the Spirit Hall Empire in recent years has forced the two great empires to grant more privileges in order to win over the Soul Master master class to fight against us, which has further exacerbated the gap between the rich and the poor and social injustice within the country."
"Even if they learn the Soul Tool technology, do you think those nobles would be willing to use it to improve the lives of commoners or open up upward mobility for the lower classes? No, they would only use it to better arm themselves, more efficiently exploit the common people, and consolidate their rule."
Technology can be copied, but changing systems and people's minds is as difficult as climbing to the sky. The two great empires were deeply entrenched in problems; unless the festering sores within were thoroughly drained, introducing even the most advanced technology would merely be dressing up a dying corpse in a magnificent coat.
"They lack both the resolve and the ability to undergo radical reform; sending Soul Tool there would only backfire."
"As for the slight combat power boost provided by offensive Soul Tool?"
"A boring trick."
Bibi Dong looked at Xuan Ming's seemingly all-powerful demeanor and his complete lack of interest in worldly power struggles, and understood.
Indeed, in the face of absolute power, all these calculations and struggles seem ridiculous.
Schemes are merely a means to compensate for a lack of military strength.
Xuan Ming's martial prowess is unmatched, at least in the mortal realm today.
Xuan Ming's vision had long surpassed the level of imperial supremacy; what he truly cared about was the grand plan concerning the cycle of Soul Ring and the future of the two races.
"In that case, I'll handle the reception of Tang San's delegation," Bibi Dong said.
Xuan Ming nodded slightly. "Just a reminder, make sure the core technology areas are well-protected. Don't let them get their hands on it too easily, otherwise, it will make the Spirit Hall Empire look too incompetent."
"The core area is under the jurisdiction of the Sun Moon Empire's Grand Tutor, whom you brought. There shouldn't be anyone in this world who could sneak around from under the command of Peerless Douluo, right?" Bibi Dong said.
Xuan Ming turned around and looked out the window at Spirit City.
Who knows?
Putting aside the trivial matters of the Spirit Hall Empire for the time being, Xuan Ming reappeared on Sea God Island.
Bo Saixi seemed to have sensed his arrival beforehand; her azure figure appeared silently on the shore, approaching him without a sound.
"You've come." Bo Saixi's voice was gentle, and her gaze fell on him. She could sense a slight difference in his aura, which seemed deeper and more reserved than before.
"Hmm." Xuan Ming nodded slightly. "Take me to the Sea God Forest, to Ah Yin's place."
Bo Saixi didn't ask any further questions, and turned to lead the way. The two transformed into two streaks of light, flying towards the vast and vibrant forest deep within Sea God Island.
Sea God Forest is the largest forest on Sea God Island, and it is said to be the place that Sea God Poseidon, loved most 20,000 years ago.
This place is nourished by the Sea God's Light year-round, with extremely rich Life energy. Countless rare plants grow in the forest, including many Plant-type Soul Beast with cultivation levels exceeding ten thousand years. It is tranquil and peaceful.
On the eve of Xuan Ming's arrival at Sea God Island for his First Trial, he and Gu Yuena transplanted the Blue Silver Emperor's true form into the core area of this forest's energy.
Here, aided by the Sea God's Light and the rich Life force, Ah Yin's recovery speed even surpassed that at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Passing through layers of ancient, verdant trees, the two arrived at the heart of the forest.
A blue- Blue Silver Emperor plant, with golden veins flowing across its leaves and radiating a gentle Life, grows quietly in an open space, surrounded by a faint Sea God's Light, appearing sacred and serene.
Xuan Ming walked up to the Blue Silver Emperor, squatted down, and gently touched the azure leaves with his finger. A gentle wave of Divine Consciousness rippled outwards, softly awakening the sleeping consciousness.
" Ah Yin, wake up."
As he called upon it with his divine sense, the Blue Silver Emperor swayed gently, and the light on its leaves gradually brightened. A faint consciousness began to awaken, filled with confusion and longing, and Entanglement Xuan Ming's Divine Consciousness.
"Xuan... Ming?" A childish but delighted female voice rang out in Xuan Ming's mind.
"It's me." Xuan Ming's voice softened unusually. "Are you ready? Today, I'll let you truly return."
"Really?" Ah Yin's mind was filled with anticipation.
Xuan Ming said no more. He stood up and nodded to Bo Saixi.
Bo Saixi understood, clasped his hands together, and prayed devoutly. Instantly, a soft and vast golden pillar of light descended from the sky, the pure Sea God's Light, completely enveloping the area.
Xuan Ming took a deep breath, and his aura suddenly changed!
The Colorless Domain was unleashed at full power, but this time, it was not for suppression and Destruction, but to restrain the domain's power to the extreme, transforming it into the purest and most powerful force of Life revival!
At the same time, he carefully channeled the faint but pure Power of Faith he had accumulated during this period, using it as a "catalyst" and energy supplement to drive the resurrection process.
The pure Divine Power, the Power of Faith containing the prayers of all living beings, and the Sea God's Light invoked by Bo Saixi —these three powerful forces, under Xuan Ming's exquisite control, merged perfectly together, flowing into the Blue Silver Emperor like a warm tide.
The Blue Silver Emperor began to change at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The blue-gold light grew stronger and stronger, and the plant grew and deformed rapidly, gradually outlining a human figure. Within the light, bones, meridians, flesh and blood... were being rapidly reshaped by powerful Life energy!
Time passed slowly, from noon until nightfall.
As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared into the horizon, and the Sea God Forest was enveloped by night and soft blue-gold light, the Blue Silver Emperor finally vanished completely.
Instead, there was a girl floating about a foot off the ground.
She had long, flowing blue hair that cascaded down like a waterfall, the ends of which shimmered with a faint golden luster. Her skin was as white as snow, her features exquisitely beautiful, possessing an ethereal beauty that seemed untouched by worldly concerns. She had a slender, graceful figure, and was enveloped in a soft blue-gold halo, radiating a powerful yet gentle Life force.