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Chapter 33: Soul Continuation
Chapter 33: Soul Continuation
"That mischievous monkey..."
Li Hao broke open a crispy pastry, slowly savoring it while recounting the rest of the story to the three eager little ones.
In the pavilion, Old Zhao and Li Fu watched from a distance, both letting out helpless smiles.
The young master didn't know where he had picked up these storybooks. If he could channel that much enthusiasm into Body Cultivation, he would surely achieve great things in the future.
However, seeing Li Hao's carefree nature for so long, they had come to accept many things. They decided to let things be, as the second master had said: the vast Li Family didn't lack for Body Cultivation experts, but that child might need a happy childhood. After all, without his parents by his side, this was probably the only joy he had.
As the sun set and twilight fell, the story came to an end. Li Hao sent the three little ones away, gently reminding the most rambunctious of them, Li Yun:
"Behave yourself when you get home, or your mother will beat you again."
Earlier, when he heard about the great turmoil in Heaven, Li Yun had been so excited that he started to show signs of rebellion. At such a young age, he had argued with his mother, insisting on switching from sword to staff. But after a personal demonstration from his mother, he realized that the sword was more suitable for him.
"Okay", Li Yun blushed and ran away quickly.
"Brother Hao, I'll come see you again tomorrow", his sister, Li Zhining, said with a gentle smile.
"Hao-ge..." Li Yuanzhao, the chubby little boy, hesitated.
"Off you go."
Li Hao shooed them all away with a wave of his hand.
After the children left the back garden, Li Hao settled down to continue his painting. After gaining dozens of points of Art Dao experience, the moon had already risen.
Li Hao had dinner with Li Fu and Old Zhao, then returned to his room to read a martial arts book he had taken from the Rain Listening Pavilion. This book wasn't a cultivation technique but rather an overview of the various realms.
"The Soul Succession Realm, as the name suggests, involves inheriting the soul of a predecessor!"
"If one lacks a background, they can join the Martial Temple. If they can earn the favor of Heroic Souls, they can also achieve Soul Succession."
"Another option is to join the military, where one can venerate the military souls of Dayu's fallen warriors and receive a soul inheritance from a Heroic Soul."
"Furthermore, joining a renowned mountain, a master, or a sect can also provide access to Ancestral Heroic Souls..."
Li Hao quietly flipped through the pages, his eyes gleaming.
He checked his status panel.
【Name: Li Hao】
【Age: 8】
【Cultivation: Zhou Tian Realm, 10th Level】
【Sword Dao: Stage 3 (Flying Segment) (Hidden Bow)】
【Sword Techniques: Endless Sea·Tide (Ultimate) Falling Snow Sword Technique (True State)】
【Flesh Dao: Stage 5 (Myriad Phenomena) (Tiger Pressure)】
【Flesh Techniques: Thousand-Refined Stone Skin (True State) Thousand Dragon Sacred Body, Level 4 (Thousand Dragon Body Beginner) Primordial, Level 3 (Mystic Body Perfection) Dragon Cicada Vacuum Body, Level 4 (Dragon Soul Body Beginner)…】
【Yu Dao: Stage 3】
【Yu Techniques: Heavenly Gang Heaven Circulation Art (Perfection) Hundred Battles Heaven Circulation Art (Perfection) Dragon River Divine Vein (Perfection) Nine Revolutions Star Technique (Perfection)…】
【Chess Dao: Fourth Rank (28/10000)】
【Fishing Dao: Second Rank (97/1000)】
【Art Dao: Second Rank (231/1000)】
【Cooking Dao: Second Rank (736/1000)】
【Chess Spectrum Collection: Myriad Phenomena, Tiger Pressure, Flying Segment, Hidden Bow】
【Fishing Manual Collection: None】
【Famous Painting Collection: Thousand Mountain Bird Flight, Snow Mountain Spirit Fox, Qilin Steed】
【Cooking Recipes Collection: None】
【Mindset: Chess Heart (Embedded)】
【Art Skill Points: 0】
...
The current status panel was significantly longer than before, even though Li Hao had omitted dozens of Body Cultivation techniques. It was still a long, densely packed list.
The 6 Art Skill Points he gained from Art Dao, cooking, and fishing were all used to enhance Flesh Dao from the third rank to the fifth. When advancing from the third to the fourth rank, there was a similar threshold as in Chess Dao, requiring the embedding of a mindset to continue upgrading.
At this point, the panel indicated that the previously condensed Chess Heart could be embedded, much like a Chess Manual.
After embedding the Chess Heart into Flesh Dao and successfully passing the threshold, Li Hao's passion for chess did not diminish in the slightest.
On the contrary, although he passed the Mindset threshold for Flesh Dao, his affection for it did not increase. It remained at the normal level he had always felt.
While the panel could transfer a mindset, it seemed unable to transfer the power of emotion.
When Flesh Dao reached the fourth rank, the numerous inferior Body Refinement Techniques he had previously learned underwent a strange transformation. They all evolved into higher-level techniques based on their original forms.
Hundred Refinements of Stone Skin evolved into Thousand-Refined Stone Skin, and Mighty Ox Strength transformed into Demon Bull Savage Strength. The techniques' enhancements brought significant improvements to his physical body.
The same applied to other inferior techniques, leading to new transformations and enhancements in various organs throughout his body. Now, his physical strength alone reached 40,000 kilograms!
The few supreme Body Refinement Techniques, although not changing in quality, all advanced to the fourth layer.
However, at the fourth layer, they encountered some special issues.
Relying solely on the energy of heaven and earth was no longer sufficient to meet the practice conditions of these supreme Body Refinement Techniques. Even if his Flesh Dao continued to advance to the fifth rank, it would not eliminate the external requirements.
For example, to reach the fourth layer of Thousand Dragon Sacred Body, he needed to personally slay a dragon, capture its soul, and refine it to enhance himself, subduing and restraining the dragon's soul to break through the Circulating Heaven stage and enter the Soul Succession Realm.
The same applied to Dragon Cicada Vacuum Body. To achieve the fourth layer of Dragon Soul Body, he needed a drop of True Dragon Blood.
Without resolving these external conditions, no matter how much physical insight he had, even if he knew the practice methods, it would be like a skilled housewife without ingredients—useless.
Fortunately, these practice conditions were not difficult for Li Hao to meet.
If he asked, Li Muxiu could easily help him.
However, the Soul Continuation methods of these two Body Refinement Techniques were considered minor paths, and even if he succeeded, they would only place him in the middle ranks of the Soul Succession Realm, not making him outstanding.
The strength of the Soul Succession Realm depends on the power of the Heroic Souls inherited.
Thus, major forces still maintain their advantages in this aspect, creating a significant gap between them and ordinary Martial Artists.
For example, a renowned mountain sect can allow their direct disciples to pay homage at the Ancestral Heroic Souls Hall. If they are fortunate enough to receive the inheritance of an Ancestral Heroic Soul, they will instantly rise to the top, which is the best of the best.
After all, those who can pass on Heroic Souls are ancient beings from long ago, capable of leaving behind their legacies. At the very least, they are Fourth Establishment Realm beings who can defy the heavens and alter fate!
Such power is few and far between even in Dayu.
A single thread of their soul’s inheritance is like a key to a treasure trove, offering countless benefits.
Martial Artists without such a background or heritage can only hope to join the Martial Temple for Soul Continuation if they possess exceptional talent and manage to find a master on a renowned mountain. Otherwise, they have no choice but to undergo Soul Continuation at the Martial Temple.
The Heroic Souls in the Martial Temple are heroes of ancient times, varying in strength and completeness. This depends on the individual's own talent and character, and which Heroic Soul deems them worthy.
At the lowest tier are the dragons, ghosts, and mountain spirits. These Great Demons are not stingy with their soul grants, but the soul threads of ghosts and spirits are too weak, limiting what can be inherited.
Born into the Li Family, Li Hao has countless options, the best of which is to enter the Li Family Ancestral Hall.
There, the ancestral spirits of the Li Family are venerated, from the first generation, the Founding Divine General who helped the first emperor of Dayu establish the empire, to the subsequent dozen generations, many of whom were top-tier powerhouses.
Due to the family bloodline, Soul Continuation is easier, which is one of the reasons why Martial Dao families have endured for so long.
What is heritage? It is the ability to pass down strength and knowledge generation after generation.
After successfully undergoing Soul Continuation in the Li Family Ancestral Hall, Li Hao plans to further his cultivation by mastering two supreme Body Refinement Techniques. Capturing a dragon soul and a true dragon soul thread will only enhance his strength, not significantly alter his realm.
However, before that, Li Hao intends to further solidify his foundation.
As he expected, the Yudao corresponds to normal cultivation.
Qi Circulation Techniques, Meridian Opening, and future Soul Succession Realm soul control, even the Divine Wanderer Realm, largely depend on the Yudao.
Thanks to his third-level Yudao comprehension, Li Hao has mastered and perfected two supreme Li Family Qi Circulation Techniques.
It’s worth noting that even those with exceptional talent would only dare to cultivate one Qi Circulation Technique, as each one is equivalent to restarting the Zhou Tian Realm ten times!
But with his third-level Yudao comprehension, Li Hao achieved this effortlessly after a few practice sessions.
The two supreme Qi Circulation Techniques differ slightly from the Body Cultivation Qi Circulation Techniques inherent in Body Refinement Techniques. This results in less overlap and more interweaving, leading to a very impressive outcome.
Li Hao's Qi Circulating Heaven has increased from 143 cycles to 248 cycles!
Yes, it’s an incredibly impressive degree, surpassing the Imperial Clan's All Heavens Heaven Circulation Art by a full 80 cycles!
(End of Chapter)
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