Chapter 358: Level 100 The Complete Revival of the Plane's Will
Han Li's breakthrough was… quite the spectacle. Unlike others, he was absorbing both a spirit ring and a spirit bone at the same time. In a way, his ascension to Titled Douluo was more like a formality he had already boarded the train, or rather, overtaken it. Now he was just coming back to punch his ticket.
With Tianmeng's spirit bone absorbed earlier, plus the legitimate Ice Fire Dragon King's dual arm bones, integrating the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's spirit bone was nothing but a natural progression.
The moment it merged into his body, his divine power immediately broke through its defenses, linking it to all his existing spirit bones, initiating a full body transformation.
Meanwhile, Han Li, who had originally been seated in meditation on the ice, was now floating in midair.
This transformation didn't bring him any pain. On the contrary, it felt… pleasant.
All the resentment and remnants of will that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had left behind in an attempt to mislead Han Li were instantly annihilated upon contact, devoured without hesitation.
As all his spirit bones fully connected and became completely infused with divine power, Han Li willed it and a set of armor materialized over his body.
The armor had a deep red base with a golden sheen overlay. Atop the helmet, two uniquely colored dragon horns protruded. Behind him, a pair of wings and a hooked tail extended outward. And on his right eye, a translucent red crystal lens floated in place, adding an even more peculiar touch to his already strange appearance.
The breastplate had no whale insignia, but at its core, a crystalline, translucent blue heart plate shimmered with faint streaks of light.
His arms were not fully enclosed by armor. From the shoulders down to the wrists, the plating was structured in an openwork design, with twin dragons spiraling downward. The dragons' heads coiled around his wrists, forming intricate vambraces.
As Han Li scanned his own form with divine sense, reconstructing his appearance in his mind, his lips twitched slightly.
He was quite satisfied with this divine armor formed by his spirit bones.
Tail, wings, dragon horns, even a built in combat scanner this setup was a blend of Sagittarius and Scorpio Gold Cloth with a touch of Super Saiyan. A rather unique aesthetic… but undeniably impressive.
But this faint red hue was it for real?
He had speculated before that the color of his divine armor would correlate with the nature of his divine power, but even the golden tint couldn't suppress the dominant red?
He had once teased Ye LingLing's Nine Heart Begonia, saying, "The pinker it is, the harder it hits." Now, karma had come full circle.
Fortunately, his looks could still carry it off, though his appearance now leaned more toward an eerie and mysterious style.
Whatever. As long as it was strong enough. Han Li reassured himself and focused on converting the golden spirit ring he had absorbed.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King so smooth.
That was Han Li's most genuine impression.
It truly hadn't wasted all those years of devouring countless creatures. Its million year cultivation, combined with its relentless refinement, had given it incredibly pure and high quality soul power.
Vast amounts of energy surged into Han Li's divine core, rapidly converting into divine power.
As divine energy overflowed from his body, Qian Daoliu had to take Ye LingLing and retreat further from the ice platform, distancing themselves to observe from afar. Meanwhile, Xiao Bai fled even faster than the two of them.
It had never imagined that the terrifying Demon King Han Li had only just now become a Titled Douluo.
91st level. 95th level. 98th level. 99th level.
With an influx of energy, Han Li's level skyrocketed like a rocket launch, climbing in leaps and bounds. In mere minutes, he had already surpassed the threshold of Ultimate Douluo.
Qian Daoliu's eyes widened as Han Li continued absorbing energy. Was he… was he about to step into Level 100?
He felt a surge of emotion once upon a time, wasn't this his own dream as well?
At the very center of the energy vortex, Han Li himself felt little pressure. Even after all of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's energy poured into his body, he was only slightly overwhelmed. After all, his body and soul had already surpassed that of his opponent.
Suppressing the restless soul power with divine force, he methodically converted it, marveling at the sheer magnitude of what his enemy had accumulated over the years.
A million year old soul beast wasn't just impressive it had levels.
Compared to the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Tianmeng was practically a newborn. Back when he accepted Tianmeng's offering, the pressure had been negligible.
If Tianmeng's energy had been like mist, then the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's was akin to liquid mercury. The difference was indescribable.
On a whim, Han Li also estimated Qian Daoliu's total soul power. Yep at least a hundred times the difference.
Of course, soul power alone didn't determine strength, but it certainly highlighted the sheer terror of his opponent's cultivation. Han Li couldn't help but wonder if the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had belonged to another race, could it have truly broken through the Divine Realm's restrictions?
Then, he shook his head internally.
Pity? Perhaps. But it didn't matter.
Because now, he was the one reaping all the benefits.
After absorbing an amount of soul power equivalent to about three Qian Daoliu, Han Li suddenly felt as if he had unknowingly collided with something, and in that instant, his aura surged once more. The rule barrier at Level 100? Han Li belatedly realized what had happened. In every aspect, he had long since surpassed the rules set by the Divine Realm. To him, this barrier wasn't an obstacle he didn't even feel any resistance. Before he could exert any force, it had already shattered upon impact.
At that moment, his divine core further intensified its absorption, and he found himself appearing within his spiritual domain. Unlike before, this space had undergone a complete transformation. What was once a reflection of his personal psyche was now a vast cosmic expanse, twinkling with countless stars. Gazing around, he felt the clash between life and death stirring within his soul.
Looking down, Han Li saw an abyss beneath his feet. He lifted his right hand, where a cerulean planet hovered above his palm. Its surface was densely intertwined with countless rule lines, and a faint white glow was visibly devouring these lines at an astonishing speed.
Han Li could sense the excitement and delight radiating from that white glow.
A well behaved child?
The corners of his lips curved slightly, and he extended a finger from his left hand, tapping it onto the white glow.
"Congratulations, most esteemed Father, on reaching Level 100."
As always, the voice of the Plane's Will came from within the glow, carrying a hint of ingratiation.
Han Li merely smiled without responding. Instead, he intensified the infusion of his divine consciousness. The moment he made contact with the white glow, he understood its purpose only a final step remained before it could completely devour the fundamental rules imposed by the Divine Realm and take absolute control over Douluo Star.
Naturally, he had to lend a hand.
Outside, his divine core automatically continued the energy conversion. Meanwhile, within his spiritual world, under Han Li's assistance, the Plane's Will completely enveloped the cerulean planet in its white radiance.
"Father."
With the glow fully covering the planet, the Plane's Will once again manipulated the celestial body to float onto Han Li's shoulder, affectionately nuzzling against his cheek.
"Has Douluo Star been fully taken over now?"
Han Li allowed it to express its emotions for a moment before lifting it off his shoulder, holding it before his eyes.
His question was somewhat redundant he didn't need an answer to know. He could clearly sense that, now that the Plane's Will had fully assimilated Douluo Star, a mere thought from him could obliterate the entire planet.
Of course, the cost would be his own death as well.
"Yes, Father. Would you like to test it?"
The small light sphere dimmed, taking on a transparent form as it projected a detailed map of the entire planet before Han Li.
"No need."
Han Li shook his head. He was curious, yes but not now.
"Father, shall we sever the Divine Realm's connection and modify the rules they imposed?"
The small light sphere showed no disappointment at his rejection. Instead, it eagerly conjured several distinct threads, each hovering and undulating in midair as if awaiting his command.
Han Li gazed at these projected threads. Encasing each of them was a layer of white light if he wished, he could shatter them at any moment.
"Well done. Keep things as they are for now."
He offered a word of encouragement but refrained from making any rash decisions.
Though the Plane's Will was entirely under his control, he was not the Plane's Will. It was an oddly profound distinction.
Now was not the time.
He could tell that the Plane's Will was eager to pour everything it had into him, to express its love for its 'Father.' He, too, was curious about the full extent of these changes. But not yet he was still in the middle of absorbing his spirit ring.
The Divine Realm had yet to cast its gaze upon him, so there was no rush.
"Continue feigning dormancy. Maintain everything as it is and await my command."
Without much deliberation, Han Li made his decision and issued the order.
He still had awareness of the external world. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's energy was nearly fully absorbed. It was time to return. As for this place he could enter whenever he pleased.
"Yes, Father."
The small light sphere rubbed against his fingertip before withdrawing its white glow. The cerulean planet reappeared, quietly floating in the cosmic expanse.
Back in the real world, Han Li opened his eyes.
The final trace of energy fully integrated into his body, and he slowly descended onto the ice platform, a faint smile on his face.
"Xiao Li."
Ye LingLing moved faster than Qian Daoliu, landing in front of him before the elder could even react, her eyes brimming with curiosity as she examined his divine armor.
Qian Daoliu followed closely behind, his expression barely able to conceal his excitement.
"Level 100?"
"Level 100."
Han Li smiled and nodded, confirming his guess.
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