" Young Master Yu, now that everything has been explained, can we leave?" Li Wuji asked tentatively.
Yu Tianheng's strength was beyond their imagination. He easily killed even Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with combat power comparable to Five-Ring Soul King. Dealing with this group of people should not take much effort.
Since we can't win, it's best to leave first.
As for the punishment he might face upon returning, Li Wuji decided not to dwell on it for the time being; anything was better than losing his life.
After saying this, Li Wuji exchanged a glance with his companion and decisively decided to retreat. He turned slightly to the side and lowered his voice to say to the others, "Find an opportunity to leave; this place is not safe to stay any longer."
Everyone nodded slightly, maintaining their confrontational stance on the surface, but their feet began to move imperceptibly, trying to slowly increase the distance between themselves and their opponents, and find a chance to escape.
However, how could Yu Tianheng not see through their intentions? His inner True Qi surged, his spear clanged, and a cold glint flashed in his hand. "Trying to leave? Not so easy!"
Yu Tianheng's voice was icy cold, carrying an undeniable authority. He took a step forward, and his aura surged towards Li Wuji and the others like a tangible wave, blocking every possible escape route for them.
Without the slightest hesitation, Yu Tianheng's body surged with lightning power, and he instantly gripped the Purple Lightning Spear in his hand, rushing towards Li Wuji and the others like a purple lightning bolt. The tip of the spear crackled with purple lightning, like a thunder dragon poised to strike.
"Not good!"
Li Wuji and the others were shocked and tried to use their Soul Skill to block Yu Tianheng's attack.
However, Yu Tianheng's speed was simply too fast. In the blink of an eye, he had already closed in on the crowd, his Purple Lightning Spear moving like a serpent emerging from its hole, weaving freely through the throng. Streaks of purple lightning shot out, weaving into a net of lightning in mid-air.
Before Li Wuji and the others could fully unleash their Soul Skill, Yu Tianheng's attack had already arrived. Purple lightning instantly enveloped everyone, and the powerful electric current paralyzed their bodies, rendering them unable to move. In just a few breaths, Li Wuji and the others collapsed to the ground, losing their ability to resist, and were easily subdued by Yu Tianheng.
This is the unique lightning paralysis effect of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul; those struck by it are utterly powerless to resist.
Looking at Li Wuji and his group lying motionless on the ground around him, Yu Tianheng said coldly:
"Since you haven't killed me, I'll give you a chance to live. Open your Sea of Consciousness and let me plant Soul Mark on you, making you subject to my control. If you refuse, then die!"
Li Wuji gave a wry smile after hearing this, "Since Young Master Yu has put it that way, then we have no choice but to surrender."
Seeing that even the strongest among them, Li Wuji, had spoken, Zhou Meng and the others stopped resisting.
Seeing this, Yu Tianheng nodded. "A wise choice!"
After saying that, Yu Tianheng slowly raised his hands, palms facing upwards. A ball of illusory purple light condensed in his palms, with countless runes flashing and moving within the light, radiating a captivating power.
Mystic arts, Soul Seizing!
As Yu Tianheng chanted incantations, the purple halo slowly drifted toward Li Wuji and the others. Wherever the halo touched, the air seemed to freeze, and everyone felt an invisible pressure pressing down on their heads, as if their entire souls were about to be crushed.
As the halo enveloped Li Wuji and his group, they immediately let out painful screams. Yu Tianheng closed his eyes tightly, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, as he exerted all his strength to Soul Seizing Secret Technique.
With Yu Tianheng's current cultivation level, it is indeed not an easy task to simultaneously implant Soul Mark on five Four-Ring Soul Master.
But there was no other way; without doing this, they couldn't win these people over.
We can only grit our teeth and persevere.
A moment later, within the Sea of Consciousness of Li Wuji and his companions, the purple halo transformed into countless purple threads, like nimble little snakes, swiftly burrowing into the depths of their souls. With each inch they penetrated, the screams of Li Wuji and the others grew increasingly shrill.
These purple threads spread and intertwined within their Sea of Consciousness, eventually forming a complex and mysterious purple mark. The mark shimmered with an eerie light, closely connected to Yu Tianheng's spiritual power. Thus, Yu Tianheng successfully imprinted the mark upon Li Wuji and the others' Sea of Consciousness; from now on, he could decide their life or death with a single thought.
After completing all this, Yu Tianheng withdrew the power of lightning.
Li Wuji and his group immediately felt the numbness disappear from their bodies, and they all looked at Yu Tianheng with complicated expressions.
At this moment, they could clearly feel that Yu Tianheng had complete control over their lives and deaths. As long as he had a thought, their Sea of Consciousness would collapse and shatter, leaving them utterly dead.
" Young Master Yu!"
Having come to terms with reality, Li Wuji was the first to bow to Yu Tianheng.
Upon seeing this, the others also stepped forward and bowed, indicating their submission.
Yu Tianheng stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the majesty of a superior. He spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful. "I intend to absorb this Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. You are responsible for guarding me and preventing any Soul Beast or those with ill intentions from approaching. If anyone dares to desert or try anything, that spiritual imprint is not just for show; it can take your lives in an instant."
Although Li Wuji and the others were filled with resentment, the fear brought by the mental imprint made them dare not disobey in the slightest. Li Wuji gritted his teeth, knelt on one knee, and said, "We will obey Young Master Yu's orders." Seeing this, the others followed suit and knelt down to accept the order.
Yu Tianheng nodded, sat cross-legged beside the corpse of Lightning Radiance Mad Lion, and then circulated his Soul Power to draw over the black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring that appeared on the corpse.
He then began to absorb the Soul Ring.
During Yu Tianheng's absorption process, Li Wuji and the others stayed close to Yu Tianheng, keeping a close eye on their every move.
"Oh no!"
Suddenly, Zhou Meng shouted, startling everyone around him.
"What's wrong?" Li Wuji asked.
Zhou Meng said, "Didn't you notice that the Soul Ring is black? This means that Young Master Yu absorbed the Soul Ring of Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"
"What's the problem?"
"This is a huge problem. Young Master Yu seems to be only Three-Ring Soul Master. This time, he absorbed his fourth Soul Ring, and most fourth Soul Ring are Thousand-Year Soul Ring. It's impossible for one to be ten thousand years old."
" Young Master Yu is absorbing Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring that's beyond his level!"
"What?!" Everyone was shocked.
The painful lessons of past Soul Master who absorbed Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring beyond their level couldn't help but surface in his mind.
First, the body cannot withstand it. Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring contains extremely large and violent energy. When Soul Master absorbs it beyond their level, their meridians, bones, muscles and other bodily tissues may not be able to withstand such powerful force, which may lead to meridian rupture, bone breakage, or even the body exploding and death.
Second, the soul is impacted: The soul of Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast possesses aggression and intelligence, and its Soul Ring will generate a strong Soul Shock. If an ordinary Soul Master cannot suppress this impact with their powerful mental strength, they may become mentally deranged, lose their reason, and become an idiot. In severe cases, it may lead to the shattering of the soul and complete death.