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"Before the age of six..."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi felt that this soul skill was practically an absolute dead-end for any Spirit Master. Where in this world could one find a Spirit Master who hadn't yet awakened their martial soul but could somehow defeat a soul beast? Especially a beast as formidable as the Dark Devilgod Tiger.
Furthermore, according to Su Wen, while all physical abilities would regress to their weakest juvenile state, one's memories would remain intact—which essentially meant their intelligence and cunning would not diminish. A sixty-thousand-year-old Dark Devilgod Tiger possessed an intellect that could rival, or even surpass, the elite of humanity. A top-tier soul beast with such wisdom, even if reverted to its six-year-old state, was absolutely not something a six-year-old human child—devoid of any power—could hope to contend with!
"Xiao Wen, you must not take such a risk!"
Su Wen waved his hand dismissively. "Uncle Ning, I am being very serious, and I am being cautious. I know exactly what I am doing." He paused for a moment before continuing, "In truth, I have been preparing for the Dark Devilgod Tiger for a very long time. By now, my preparations are complete. Aside from the fact that I cannot guarantee my own raw combat power is greater than its sixty-thousand-year peak, my preparations in all other aspects are perfect."
The Dark Devilgod Tiger was undoubtedly one of the soul beasts on the Douluo Continent with the most diverse attributes and the most powerful attribute synergy. Aside from the Silver Dragon King, Su Wen couldn't think of any other soul beast whose attribute configuration was as terrifying as this tiger's.
Its darkness attribute had evolved into an evil attribute. Even if it weren't for the evil aspect, the base darkness attribute alone would be enough to place any soul beast firmly in the ranks of the high-level elite. On top of that, it possessed Wind, Thunder, and pure physical Strength—all of which were potent offensive attributes. Within this staggering configuration, it additionally wielded the rarest of all: Time and Space.
One could say that the Dark Devilgod Tiger possessed the most elite attribute set on the continent, backed by immense physical prowess. Generally speaking, such attributes wouldn't be particularly useful for Su Wen's Book Martial Soul. However, every time information about the Dark Devilgod Tiger surfaced in his mind, he was reminded of the later stories regarding its Life Bead after Tang San eventually killed it.
In another world, there existed three "Holy" attributes: Sacred, Spiritual, and Temporal. If one were to add the primal Evil attribute provided by the Dark Devilgod Tiger, their fusion held the potential to give birth to "Holy Power." Furthermore, a couple possessing such Holy Power might conceive a child capable of harmonizing with the path of Creation, briefly wielding the Holy Power of Creation itself.
This was the most accessible path to creation-related power that Su Wen knew of.
"Attempting to obtain the Power of Creation through the fusion of the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life's divine powers is simply too difficult," he mused. Compared to that nearly impossible feat, this Holy Power of Creation was far more attainable.
Su Wen's "Heavenly Book" was never destined to remain just a simple book; his goal was to open up a genuine, living world. One book, one world; one page, one universe. He had never been someone who spoke idly without intent. Therefore, the Holy Power of Creation was of vital importance to him. Consequently, the Evil and Temporal attributes of the Dark Devilgod Tiger were essential components for his path.
"My body is like a sword!"
Chen Xin's right hand formed a sword-finger gesture. Behind him, a massive Seven Kill Sword soared into the sky. His entire temperament shifted instantly, radiating a piercing, frigid sword intent as if he had literally transformed into a blade himself.
"Seventh Soul Skill: Seven Kill Avatar!"
Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, also wasted no time in activating his Martial Soul Avatar.
"Seventh Soul Skill: Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor!"
By now, his soul power had reached Rank 93, and his martial soul even carried a faint, natural draconic pressure. Ning Fengzhi felt a surge of secret shock as he sensed the aura radiating from Dugu Bo's avatar.
"Seventh Soul Skill: Seven Treasure Avatar!"
"The Seven Treasures turn to glazed light! Seven Treasures have a name: First, Strength! Second, Speed! Third, Spirit! Fourth, Defense! Fifth, Attack! Sixth, Attribute!"
A total of six soul skills were unleashed simultaneously, all of them focused entirely on Dugu Bo and Chen Xin. Feeling the massive surge of power, Dugu Bo was inwardly stunned. This was his first time experiencing support of this caliber from someone of Ning Fengzhi's level. Each of the six soul skills boosted a specific attribute of his by a staggering eighty percent.
Moreover, Ning Fengzhi's sixth soul skill provided an attribute boost specifically targeted at the recipient's strongest trait—which, for Dugu Bo, was his poison. With these buffs stacked, Dugu Bo's combat strength didn't just double; it skyrocketed. It wasn't just him—any Spirit Master under these augmentations would see their strength increase at least threefold.
Chen Xin flew atop his sword, merging his soul rings one by one into the Seven Kill Sword in mid-air. They transformed into nine stars, colored two yellow, two purple, and five black.
The fourth star ignited.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Shifting Sword Shadows!"
Centering on the Seven Kill Sword, a powerful burst of sword energy erupted, forming a vortex similar to a tornado. This vortex of blade-qi instantly enveloped a massive, pitch-black tiger. The beast's tail was composed of countless skeletal joints, ending in a giant, wicked hook that shimmered with a cold, ghostly light.
Roar!
The pure black tiger let out a sudden, thunderous roar.
Violent waves of soul power swept outward in all directions. Countless air currents condensed into black-and-red wind blades, dispersing alongside the soul power. These wind blades collided violently with the sword energy within the vortex.
"A soul skill born from the fusion of Wind and Evil attributes!" Su Wen narrowed his eyes, analyzing the principles behind the Dark Devilgod Tiger's ability. He knew he couldn't inherit every single skill the tiger possessed through a single soul ring; he could only aim to acquire the tiger's elemental essence and then develop his own corresponding abilities.
With just a single roar, the tiger had released a storm of red wind blades that instantly shattered Chen Xin's soul skill. Provoked, the Dark Devilgod Tiger's crimson eyes flashed with a sinister light. Its back wings beat fiercely, and grey thunder gathered, condensing into a sphere of crackling, grey lightning.
Dugu Bo's expression changed as he stepped forward.
"Sixth Soul Skill: Jade Phosphor Dragon Breath!"
Jade-green energy condensed within the massive maw of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, naturally erupting with draconic majesty. He spat out a beam of green energy, which collided head-on with the sphere of grey lightning.
BOOM!
Dugu Bo's face tightened as the Serpent Emperor slithered deftly across the ground. The Dark Devilgod Tiger had transformed into a streak of light, charging forward with a burst of speed that looked like a teleportation. At the exact moment the lightning and dragon breath collided, it burst through the resulting explosion.
The "Evil God Hook" on its back, which had been a curved black hook, suddenly straightened like a long spear and lunged forward with a vicious thrust. Dugu Bo narrowly avoided the strike and immediately pulled back to create distance.
"It's a good thing Xiao Wen's understanding of this beast is thorough enough."
"Sixth Soul Skill: Myriad Swords Return to Origin!" Chen Xin bellowed. A massive amount of soul power erupted, condensing into a dense, sky-covering canopy of sword energy that rained down upon the tiger's position. The sword-qi didn't just fall randomly; it concentrated with pinpoint accuracy on the area where the Dark Devilgod Tiger stood.
"This Dark Devilgod Tiger is truly powerful!" Ning Fengzhi said, his voice heavy.
Under his augmentations, either Chen Xin or the Poison Douluo alone should have had the power to face a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. And yet, even with these buffs, they had to tread carefully against this creature—especially regarding that bizarre attack that could turn an enemy into a child.
"It is precisely because it is so powerful that its value is so high once absorbed!" Su Wen replied.
"After all, the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish!"
(End of Chapter)