"Old dog, it's you who's dead!"
Two Golden Seals, no larger than a matchbox, condensed in Wei Chen's hands!
With a fierce push, Wei Chen sent the two Golden Seals crashing into the figure in the black robe. One of them shattered the black robe's right hand into fragments, while the other blasted through the gaping wound in its chest, obliterating its internal organs.
Without a grip to control him, Wei Chen twisted his body. Although he managed to avoid having the sharp spike penetrate his entire chest, one side was brutally pierced, leaving a gaping and horrifying wound.
Gritting his teeth against the excruciating pain, Wei Chen rummaged through the black robe's body and found several Soul Stones, but nothing related to the Soul Palace.
"Paralyze, just as I expected. This old dog doesn't have the Soul Palace mark on him. If I don't kill him, I won't get any information."
Wei Chen wasted no time; one hand pressed against his wound while the other gripped a Seven-Grade Soul Stone to refine and absorb it for replenishing his Soul Power, flapping his wings in a desperate rush.
Not long after he left, Elder Di arrived.
"The black robe is actually dead? Could it be that Wei Chen killed him? From the looks of it, he must have fallen under a Sixth-Rank Advanced Soul Technique. How could that kid even use a Sixth-Rank Advanced Soul Technique?"
Elder Di unleashed a palm strike that obliterated the black robe's corpse and sniffed out Wei Chen's lingering aura before pursuing him with urgency.
An hour later, Elder Di found Wei Chen hiding beneath a thicket of thorny bushes, healing his wounds.
He observed from a distance without revealing himself.
Wei Chen's strength was limited after all; he did not notice Elder Di.
"This fellow is truly outrageously fierce. The black robe had reached the Pinnacle of Spiritual Wisdom. Although his Soul Power Realm was only average, he shouldn't have been something at Spirit Realm Level Three could kill."
Elder Di looked at Wei Chen, speechless in shock. Wei Chen's injuries were severe, both internal and external, leaving him only able to fly a short distance before he could no longer hold on and had to land hastily to heal. Elder Di easily caught up with him. If it had been during his peak condition, Elder Di would not have been able to catch him so easily.
"Wait, that's not right. It's the fourth level of Spirit Realm. What a coincidence, he just broke through a realm as I arrived?"
"Huh? Fifth level of Spirit Realm? What's going on here?"
"Sixth level of Spirit Realm? Am I dizzy or blind?"
"Seventh level... My, what kind of medicine did this kid take?"
"Eighth level of Spirit Realm! This is insane!"
In just a short span of three moments, Wei Chen's Soul Power Realm surged upward rapidly, reaching the eighth level of Spirit Realm! Elder Di, who was quietly observing from a distance, was utterly astonished. He couldn't comprehend how one could break through and then rise so dramatically.
Many people experience a surge in power after being injured, but usually only by one or two levels of Soul Power Realm. How could it be like Wei Chen, practically soaring through the skies?
"This is unbelievable..."
Wei Chen looked at the Soul Stone in his hand, which had hardly been consumed, revealing a look of surprise.
"The Soul Power that inexplicably disappeared earlier has all been released after I was severely injured, helping me elevate my Soul Power Realm. My injuries have also healed significantly; this kind of benefit is something I never anticipated."
"My body is now more resilient than before. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to withstand the black-robed one's Palm Power."
"If that's the case, then the disappearing Soul Power is entirely beneficial for me. Even though much of the Soul Power has integrated into my body without raising my Soul Power Realm, that loss of less than one-third is manageable."
"Is it really necessary to be seriously injured just to significantly enhance my Soul Power Realm? This is too tragic, isn't it?"
"However, my Soul Power Realm has already increased at a rate much faster than that of ordinary people. Even if these Soul Powers are lying dormant within me and not helping me elevate my Soul Power Realm, it's not a big deal; it just means I'll consume a bit more Soul Stone."
"At critical moments, I can recover my body quickly. With such severe injuries, if I can still be fine, that's incredibly useful."
"It seems that the Demon Lotus has also aided me. The Soul Power it releases is truly extremely pure Destiny Soul Power. By merging with my Martial Soul and with the help of the Demon Lotus, the Soul Warriors in the Soul World do not yet have the ability to purify Destiny Soul Power on their own. No matter how hard they try, they are not qualified to merge two types of Martial Souls together."
Wei Chen thought to himself, a faint smile unconsciously appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"This time recovering from my injuries consumed quite a bit of Life Energy. A large portion of the Life Energy contributed by those fish is still stored within my essence. Given the severe injuries, it automatically helped me repair my body. How could I possibly recover this quickly? Solely relying on Soul Power is not enough."
Wei Chen noticed that a portion of his Life Energy had diminished, roughly about ten percent.
"This means I can still endure ten more injuries like this... As my Soul Power Realm increases, the amount of Life Energy needed for recovery after being injured will grow more and more. Next time I get hurt, unless it's a critical moment, I can't afford to expend that Life Energy; who knows when I'll need it all?"
He stood up and moved his body around; all his wounds had healed, but some internal injuries still required time to recover.
Elder Di was astonished to see Wei Chen's wounds had vanished. Conservatively estimating that it would take half a month for him to fully heal from such injuries, how could he have recovered in what felt like just a blink of an eye?
"Is this kid even human?"
Elder Di was left speechless and bewildered as he continued to hide in the shadows and watch.
Not far away was a lake; Wei Chen leaped into it, sinking to the lake bottom. Feeling the astonishing coolness, his mood lightened considerably. After swimming around at the lake bottom for a while, he surfaced and swam to the shallows, only his head above water. Holding a Soul Stone in his hand, he began to meditate.
"This child is quite composed. Sigh, what a talent! At such a young age, he has already killed the black-robed figure of the Pinnacle of Spiritual Wisdom. Perhaps in the future, he might even break through to the Soul Realm?"
Elder Di thought to himself as he found a quiet spot to meditate. A strand of Spirit remained with Wei Chen; if Wei Chen moved away, he could immediately pursue him.
For half a month, Wei Chen had been cultivating in the water. His goal was simple: to feel the gentleness of the water more deeply, which would make it easier to condense his Spiritual Wisdom Realm Martial Soul later on. Initially, he was unsure about which Martial Soul to condense, but after witnessing the power of Red Man's Lake Soul, he decided to condense the Ocean Soul so that he wouldn't be easily countered in battle.
During this half-month period, his Soul Power Realm had risen to the Spirit Realm Ninth Layer, and he could now consider condensing his Spiritual Wisdom Realm Martial Soul.
"The recent oceans are in The Extreme North. The Ice Sea is more powerful than ordinary oceans; that is my best choice. I will first return to Ling City without alarming anyone, then teleport to the nearest large city to The Extreme North and fly over from there."
With his mind made up, Wei Chen flew out of the lake, using a burst of Soul Power to dry his clothes as he headed towards Ling City.
He hadn't flown far when Elder Di caught up with him.
"Senior, why are you following me? Do you have any instructions?"
Wei Chen paused in mid-air, squinting at the elder behind him.
"Nothing much. I was sent to assist you, but since you single-handedly killed the black-robed figure, my presence seems unnecessary. Now that your injuries have healed completely, my mission is complete. Let's return to Dingsheng Trading Company together," Elder Di said with a cheerful smile.
"Dingsheng Trading Company... Are you also a guest elder of Dingsheng Trading Company?" Wei Chen scrutinized Elder Di closely; he couldn't discern Elder Di's strength at all. At that moment, Elder Di had retracted his Soul Power aura, giving off an air of simplicity and authenticity.
Elder Di chuckled and replied, "I am indeed associated with Dingsheng Trading Company, but not as a guest elder. Rather, I should be considered one of Dingsheng Trading Company's trump cards. With me around, Dingsheng Trading Company is safe."
"I am Wei Chen. May I ask for your esteemed name?"
"Just call me Elder Di; Elegant calls me that too. It's been so long since anyone mentioned my name that I've almost forgotten it."
"Elder Di, may I ask you a question?" Wei Chen asked, looking at Elder Di with a strange expression.
"Feel free to ask, but I can't guarantee I'll answer. Some things you shouldn't know, and knowing them won't do you any good," Elder Di replied with a nod.
"I was wondering what level your Soul Power Realm has reached?"
"Oh, that's what you want to know. Heh, it's just Earth Soul Realm Level Four, nothing impressive," Elder Di said, a hint of pride in his voice. He stared at Wei Chen, hoping to see a look of shock on his face to satisfy his vanity. He had been startled by Wei Chen's strong breakthrough and miraculous recovery and wanted to regain some face.
An old man with no great ambitions had such small calculations; could Wei Chen fulfill them?
Unfortunately.
Elder Di felt disappointed as he noticed Wei Chen's expression remained completely calm. There was no sign of shock on his face, not even a hint of surprise...
So stingy!
"Elder Di, I'm just passing through Ling City; I won't be going to Dingsheng Trading Company for now. Once I reach Spirit Realm Ninth Layer, I need to seek a breakthrough opportunity."
Slowing down as he mentioned Ling City, Wei Chen spoke earnestly to Elder Di.
"Go ahead, come back early. If you return too late and miss a good show, you'll regret it," Elder Di nodded in agreement with Wei Chen's plan. Young people should grow bolder with each battle; while their spirit is still high, they should strive to ascend as much as possible.
Wei Chen frowned and asked, "Good show? What good show?"
"Perhaps it will be a grand battle among all the Major Forces in Ling City. It won't be long, maybe a little over a month. Can you make it back in time?"
"I can. By the time I return and reach the Spirit Wisdom Realm, I should be able to help out a bit."
Elder Di was once again taken aback. A month? This kid thinks he can condense a Spiritual Wisdom Realm Martial Soul? Ridiculous! But thinking back to the miraculous feats Wei Chen had displayed before, Elder Di fell silent. No matter what miracle it was, it seemed normal when it happened to Wei Chen.
"Then I'll head into the city first. Good luck to you." Elder Di gave Wei Chen a slight nod before transforming into a gust of wind, instantly passing through the city gate. The guards at the gate only felt a flash before something had already zipped past them.
Before they could react, another gust of wind flew in.
Blizzard City, located at the northernmost part of the Ling Sheng Dynasty, is the only major city near The Extreme North and the only human City-State within a thousand miles. Surrounding Blizzard City is a desolate snowy wasteland with few inhabitants. Only within Blizzard City are there many people—warriors from the Ling Sheng Dynasty venturing into The Extreme North for adventure.
In The Extreme North, danger lurks everywhere, but so does wealth. Snow Fox Fur, if intact, can sell for hundreds of thousands of taels of silver in Ling City; it's highly sought after by adventurers. There's also something called Frost Heart; just acquiring one can fetch over a hundred million taels of silver. This item is essential for wealthy families to provide cool air during hot weather and is a must-have for the prominent families in Ling City. There are many other valuable items as well, depending on the luck of the adventurers.
However, the dangers of The Extreme North are beyond what ordinary people can imagine. Whether it's fierce beasts or harsh natural conditions, even those at the Spirit Wisdom Realm or Surge Realm may not safely return.
The Extreme North is also known as the Deadly North.
A young man drove a sled pulled by four Snow Wolf Dogs as he howled out of Blizzard City's north gate.
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