The human body was like a vessel. Expanding one's meridians, strengthening the body—these were all ways to increase that vessel's capacity. But no matter how much progress one made, even upon reaching the level of a Titled Douluo, that capacity still had its limits. However, if the soul power within the body became more refined and compact, it would naturally occupy less space, allowing one to store far more.
Techniques for compressing and refining soul power typically only began to come into play after a Soul Sage reached the level of forming a soul core. At that stage, the body's endurance would start reaching its natural limit.
But now, Gu You had already begun compressing and refining his soul power purely through the strength of his life essence—and what was more, it was happening automatically. His body was instinctively compressing the energy, without any conscious effort on his part.
The advantages of compressing soul power were obvious: it granted the ability to leap ranks and defeat stronger enemies.
Enveloped in comfort, Gu You gradually slipped into a state of deep meditation. His soul power and bloodline resonated with each other, and the glow of the scales on his body flickered subtly.
"I truly didn't expect that after all these tens of thousands of years, I would once again sense its familiar aura."
In a pitch-black world, Gu You found himself face-to-face with the Dragon God.
"Senior, weren't you supposed to be in slumber?" Gu You asked, puzzled.
"Slumber? Can't you use a better word? How about 'deep sleep'? That sounds more dignified," the Dragon God complained irritably.
"Sure, sure. Whatever you say," Gu You replied with a faint smile.
"I noticed it the first time you absorbed a bit of that little one's power. At first, I thought it was a mere imitation—but it turned out to be real. I never would've imagined that its power had fallen so far, reduced to being wielded by a human," the Dragon God muttered, clearly feeling a mix of nostalgia and disappointment.
"Now that you've absorbed part of its energy, your own attributes have certainly increased. But for me, and for your martial soul, things will be different. When true destruction and true creation merge as one, it will lead to a new form of ascension. In short, this new force will present you with a choice. Whether you can one day wield true, unmatched power will depend entirely on you."
The black space began to fade to white. The Dragon God didn't give Gu You a chance to ask any more questions.
Outside, the medicinal aroma gradually dissipated. When Gu Yue opened her eyes again, dawn had already arrived.
She stood up and stretched her limbs, a look of delight appearing on her face.
In just one day, she could clearly feel as if her body had been completely cleansed. A layer of sticky, gray residue now coated her skin, and the bloodline seal within her had grown several times stronger in terms of energy.
So it was possible to do it this way too?
Clapping her hands together, Gu Yue suddenly had an idea. By using certain medicinal herbs and cultivating alongside Gu You, not only could her human cultivation improve, but her own innate power would benefit immensely as well.
Feeling quite cheerful, Gu Yue went off to take a bath. Girls were usually more fastidious than boys—dragons too, apparently. That foul-smelling residue was simply intolerable to her.
Inside the room, Tang Wulin was finally beginning to wake. A look of complete comfort and relief covered his face. Even though he hadn't absorbed the Golden Dragon King's seal this time, the restorative effects of the four powerful herbs had given him tremendous benefits nonetheless.
He glanced at Gu You, still in meditation, and was stunned. Judging by his posture and aura, Gu You was in a state of deep meditation.
Deep meditation was something that couldn't be achieved by force. He himself had only entered that state once before. Its most notable benefit was that it greatly improved a soul master's comprehension, enhancing their overall potential. What one realized in deep meditation varied greatly from person to person, and the duration of the state could differ as well. Some soul masters were fortunate enough to enter it during their teens, while others might never achieve it in a lifetime.
Not wanting to interrupt him, Tang Wulin tiptoed toward the door and quietly left.
Just as he exited, Gu You suddenly opened his eyes, casting a thoughtful gaze toward the door.
This wasn't deep meditation at all—it was the result of a tremendous opportunity.
He had undergone a second evolution of his martial soul.
Yes, a full-blown second evolution.
After integrating part of the Golden Dragon King's attributes, Gu You's Purple-Gold Dragon Emperor martial soul had begun to evolve into a true divine entity. The aura of pure destruction that once lingered within had nearly vanished. While not entirely gone, it had been suppressed. Now, the divine destructive power had taken full dominance within his martial soul.
It could now be called the Purple-Gold Destruction Dragon Emperor.
A complete transformation—an evolution into a top-tier divine martial soul.
Gu You stood up. Four rings of bloodline soul power rose beneath his feet, the newest purple-gold ring flashing brilliantly.
"Purple-Gold Radiance!"
Clang!
A clear metallic ring echoed from his body. At that moment, all the golden scales covering his body lit up, each one gleaming like a tiny mirror, radiating a blinding brilliance.
To outsiders, it might've looked purely cosmetic. But to Gu You, this was a divine ability.
In this state, for three seconds, he was invincible.
Invincible for three seconds—those words alone were overwhelming.
This was no mere divine skill—it was an ultimate trump card. Throughout recorded history, such an ability had only ever been seen twice before. Now with Gu You's use, it had appeared a third time. The last person known to possess it was the Sea God Tang San's wife—known famously for her fierceness.
Alongside the enhancements brought by the four Golden Dragon King seals, Gu You had done a full assessment—and it was, in short, absurd.
First Seal: Under the augmentation of Twin Dragon Claws, strength was increased by twofold. Defensive power ignored any attacks from soul masters of the same level.
That might sound simple, but doubling one's strength was no joke. At full power and under the seals' boost, Gu You could throw a punch with over 150,000 jin of force.
That was enough to instantly kill a Titled Douluo, or send a Super Douluo coughing up blood.
Second Seal: A bloodline soul ring was added, unlocking the Purple-Gold Dragon Armor technique.
Third Seal: Boosted strength by another third, and allowed complete reversal of bloodline energy flow—unleashing the full original power of his bloodline soul skills.
Fourth Seal: The second purple-gold bloodline soul ring, along with the "Purple-Gold Radiance" invincibility technique. Not only did it make him untouchable for three seconds, but it also allowed him to reflect absorbed damage into his next attack. It was known as "Absorption Strike."
However, it wasn't without flaws. The stronger the attack received, the more power could be absorbed. But if the armor was breached during that state, the backlash could leave him seriously injured or even unconscious.
All in all, Gu You was now truly invincible—invincible against anyone below the divine level. Even facing a god, he could go one-for-one unless the opponent was a second-tier deity or higher.
"Who's there?" Gu You suddenly called out sharply.
As he sensed the presence more clearly, he blinked in surprise. "You've been here the whole time, haven't you?"
"…Yeah."
(End of Chapter)
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