socalfunplaces Chapter 20 A Glimpse of Tang Shenwang
Chapter 20 A Glimpse of Tang Shenwang
"This is somewhat similar to the soul core produced when an Evil Eye Tyrant with over ten thousand years of cultivation dies?"
Kong Tianxu said with great interest. Kong Deming also nodded slightly. They shared the same idea, believing that this was a life-saving method for high-level soul beasts after reaching a certain level of cultivation.
Just like the 100,000-year-old pure mental-type Evil Eye Tyrant that Huo Yuhao cleverly killed in the original work, if this backup plan cannot be broken, it will be impossible to kill it completely, and the spirit ring will naturally not appear.
So hard! Kong Tianxu took out the level-six soul-guided dagger produced by Mingdetang and made a few cuts on the green seed. This soul-guided weapon, which specializes in sharpness, failed to leave a single mark on it.
Above the seed's surface was a solid barrier of life force. Kong Tianxu had just bypassed this barrier and directly invaded the seed using his powerful wood attribute, but ultimately it was no match for the soul power level of the 90,000-year-old Azure Phosphorus Nine Absolute Flower. For a time, he was completely helpless against it.
Soul beasts have truly a myriad of abilities. Kong Tianxu scratched his head, put the seed in a jade box, and stored it in his soul guide ring.
Although the development of soul tools has now covered many fields, its application to vitality and the soul is still quite limited. It may be necessary to wait until his cultivation reaches a certain level, and then use stronger control over wood attributes or the Myriad Origins Domain to completely kill him.
But... vitality, right?
Among the many opportunities that appeared in the original work, there happened to be one that was related to vitality, and even reached the level of a demigod, Kong Tianxu thought to himself.
That treasure, which was outside the plans of a certain god-king, was something he couldn't let go of; within two years at most, it would be his.
However, there are more pressing matters at hand now.
"Grandpa, what are we having for dinner tonight?" Kong Tianxu patted his empty stomach.
A flash of silver light appeared, and the corpses of several soul beasts materialized around the two. Kong Deming pointed to them and said:
"I cooked a few ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts on the outskirts of the mixed zone. You can try roasting them."
A flame ignited in Kong Tianxu's hand. "Grandpa, didn't you say that we must never light a fire where there are soul beasts?"
Kong Deming chuckled: "That's for you. With Grandpa around, you could set the Star Dou Great Forest on fire and it wouldn't matter."
Kong Tianxu: "..."
Amidst the laughter, a warm, orange glow gradually appeared.
……
If you travel one hundred kilometers upwards from the bonfire lit by Kong Tianxu, you will find a thin barrier. Beyond this barrier, and perhaps further upwards, you will reach a misty expanse shimmering with a soft glow.
A towering figure stood quietly in the middle, dispelling the clouds and mist, looking down at the clusters of light below. His seemingly empty eyes shifted between reality and illusion, occasionally flashing with a breathtaking purple light, as if he were deep in thought.
Suddenly, the spot of light that had been lingering in his eyes for the longest time brightened for a moment, but before he could examine it, it fell silent again.
"Oh? It's been a long time since the mainland has seen such good fortune. It's a pity that it's not yet sufficient to support my divine position. Let nature take its course. If it is destined to be with me, there's no need to restrict its entry into the divine realm as in the past."
The figure waved his hand, and his magnificent blue robe seemed to ripple like water. The clouds enveloped the light once more. Recalling the Tang Clan's ruin, he coldly snorted, the trident pattern on his forehead gleaming slightly.
"Hmph, a soul tool!"
Unbeknownst to him, deep within the magnificent palace behind him, a pair of deep purple eyes suddenly opened.
Those were also vertical pupils.
……
After resting for half a night in the core area where even titled Douluo dared not linger, Kong Tianxu and his companion set off again early the next morning. However, this time, in order to allow Kong Tianxu to familiarize himself with his newly acquired fourth soul skill as quickly as possible, Kong Deming did not choose to fly.
The morning sun shone brightly, and they soon arrived at the mixed zone. Kong Deming concealed their presence as he led the way, while Kong Tianxu followed behind, advancing at full speed while experimenting with various combinations of soul skills.
Because of the presence of the Holy Spirit Essence, even with the constant flow of ice, fire, wind, and thunder in his hands, his speed showed no sign of decreasing.
Just as Kong Tianxu was rejoicing over the various wonderful uses of the new soul skill, Kong Deming in front of him suddenly stopped and gestured for him to stop.
The two met, and Kong Deming's somewhat somber voice came:
"Xu'er, do you remember I told you that there is a type of Soul Master who you would rather kill the innocent than let the guilty go free?"
Kong Tianxu sniffed the sudden smell of blood in the air, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Evil Soul Master".
Accompanied by an indescribable chill, the thing that had alerted Kong Deming came into view.
It was a figure rushing forward like a wisp of smoke, clad in a tattered gray robe. The robe was torn in many places and stained with dark red blood, clearly indicating that it had been through a fierce battle.
He was extremely fast, but his steps were somewhat unsteady and disordered. He would occasionally look back in alarm, as if he were being chased by something extremely terrifying.
During his frantic run, the cloak over his head was thrown back, revealing a face that resembled a skull. His face seemed to be covered only by a thin membrane, and his eyes, emitting a pale green light, were filled with surprise and delight when he saw Kong Tianxu and the other man.
"Hahaha! I thought I was doomed today, but it turns out there's always a way out. This old codger and this little brat will obediently become my blood food!"
He laughed arrogantly, showing no change in his appearance, yet one white, two yellow, and two purple soul rings had already appeared. The fifth soul ring lit up, and a withered hand, glowing with blood, reached straight for Kong Tianxu's throat.
"Old-fashioned dishes?" Kong Deming raised an eyebrow slightly.
Kong Tianxu was prepared; the knuckles of his right hand grew larger, his knees slightly bent, and he was about to punch him to death. Just then, as if sensing something, he and Kong Deming raised their heads almost simultaneously and looked up at the sky.
A clear voice suddenly rang out: "Get out of the way!"
His punch faltered, and accompanied by a loud phoenix cry, a fiery red figure shot towards the scene from afar like a meteor chasing the moon. The speed it achieved in that instant left dozens of afterimages in the air.
Just before the Evil Soul King's blood-red hand was about to touch Kong Tianxu's clothes, and just as Kong Tianxu's Dragon Fist was about to be unleashed, that figure spread out a pair of phoenix wings burning with flames, carrying terrifying heat, and stood between the two. Six soul rings, two yellow, two purple, and two black, rose up on his body, forcefully blocking the attack.
"Fire Phoenix Martial Soul? No, this isn't the real Phoenix Fire." Kong Tianxu's eyes flickered slightly.
It turned out to be a Soul Emperor with a fire-attribute phoenix-type martial soul. However, the blazing phoenix flames seemed to contain some impurities, not as pure as imagined, but instead added a touch of violence and ferocity.