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Chapter 546: Slaying the Enemy's Soul! A High-Stakes Gamble!
Chapter 546: Slaying the Enemy's Soul! A High-Stakes Gamble!
The feedback from the Universal Spirit Codex completely relieved Su Ping's worries.
At the same time, he thought for a moment and chose to absorb it.
In an instant, the pervasive coldness that enveloped his body, like a deathly ocean about to swallow him, vanished completely at this moment.
Deep within his soul, on the open pages of the Universal Spirit Codex, a feedback appeared, much like the first time he had encountered the Tomb of Heaven Mark:
【Advanced Primal Power (Absorbing)】
【Contains powerful primal rule power, belonging to the Death Domain and Necromancy, with a portion of will and extremely powerful strength.
Option 1: Complete fusion with self. After fusion, the soul can quickly ascend to a higher stage and master some corresponding abilities. However, fusion will affect one's consciousness and soul purity.
Option 2: Allow the Universal Spirit Codex to fully absorb it. After absorption, all Necromancy and Death Domain companion beast codices will be lit up, equivalent to Level 3. This will permanently reduce experience consumption for codex deductions by 20%. Additionally, you can choose one Level 5 codex to further enhance its level.
Moreover, after the Universal Spirit Codex absorbs this power, all Death Domain and Necromancy companion beast talents obtained will have the opportunity to evolve and improve once. This type of primal talent, once acquired, can directly evolve and improve.】
Even though he had prepared himself and guessed some of it, Su Ping was still a bit overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of this reward.
He would never choose the first option.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to absorb it with the Universal Spirit Codex.
However, he hadn't expected that absorbing a portion of the Death God's primal power would bring such significant benefits and rewards.
The previous Tomb of Heaven Mark seemed to only enhance a Level 5 codex, and that too, by a small margin.
Yet, this complete portion of power could achieve so much, leaving him dazzled.
Not to mention the reduced experience consumption for codex deductions, which was already very attractive.
Necromancy companion beasts were a genuine and vast category, encompassing a wide range and numerous beasts. They might not make up half of the companion beast world, but conservatively, they comprised at least two-tenths of the total.
This vast coverage ensured that cultivating Necromancy companion beasts in the future would be a breeze.
Additionally, there was the enhancement of talents.
Su Ping recalled Saint Dragon Legend's words when they discussed the secrets of high-level beast tamers.
He had mentioned that reaching a certain rank, especially when advancing from Saint Spirit Rank to Legendary Rank, required a significant boost from talent evolution.
In fact, even at the current Monarch Rank, others' meditation progress was slow, while Su Ping had completed a rapid advancement.
Not only was his progress not slower than before, but it was even slightly faster.
If not for his deliberate suppression, this Monarch Peak might have been achieved earlier.
This was the power of talents.
It was also the main reason why the second mental flame seed, which could awaken a new talent, was the final reward for the youth's professional assessment.
But now, after absorbing the Death God's power source, could all talents related to Necromancy companion beasts be directly enhanced?
Would newly acquired talents in the future also benefit from this?
This almost guaranteed that Su Ping's future meditation speed would not slow down with higher realms and might even further accelerate if he opened new codices quickly.
Excellent!
However, despite his joy, Su Ping didn't rush to act immediately.
This wasn't the right time to take action.
Instead, he channeled the Universal Spirit Codex and released this primal power.
Instantly, the invasive deathly chill reappeared in his mind and body.
However, this time, the power seemed to be restrained by the Universal Spirit Codex, not recklessly affecting his consciousness.
On the contrary, Su Ping felt that he could, to some extent, control the use of this power.
And that was enough.
With this thought, adapting to the chill and enveloped by it, Su Ping's soul slowly left the Death Sword.
Darkness swirled around the pitch-black longsword.
Su Ping's figure reappeared in the space.
Charles, who had been waiting there, smiled even more as he noticed that at the moment Su Ping's figure appeared, the Death Sword embedded in the ground, surrounded by endless darkness, had its unique aura intertwined with Su Ping's.
The outcome seemed self-evident.
Su Ping, you have indeed lived up to my expectations. Such power should be under our control, and we should harness it together! Believe me, in the future, we will eventually achieve immortality!"
Charles exclaimed with exaggerated enthusiasm.
Su Ping narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Charles, pondering for a moment before speaking, "I've already done as you instructed, Your Excellency. If you have your own agenda, it's time to reveal it."
"Su Ping, your words truly sadden me. Have you never trusted me from the beginning? Everything I said before was the absolute truth! Of course, as I merge with the Death God's Soul Flame, I will awaken power from my soul with each resurrection of the Death God.
The awakening of the Death Sword is very likely to restore the injuries left by our idol the last time, and at the same time, it will also improve my realm."
Charles exclaimed with excitement, "The legendary power that dominates the world's discourse is finally about to be under my control."
Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he fell into deep thought.
At this moment, instead of directly confronting Charles, he had another idea.
Should he maintain this state and continue to deceive this fellow? After all, it seemed that Charles couldn't detect that Su Ping had not truly merged with the Death God's mark power!
If that were the case, he could uncover this guy's true intentions and even use the information from this fellow and the Dragon Nation to achieve control.
Should he confront Charles or continue the deception?
This question caused Su Ping to fall silent.
Just then, Charles, seeing Su Ping's silence, chuckled and said, "What do you think? Although the soul is weak, it is the state closest to the essence of life and the truly eternal state! But rest assured, Su Ping, I have a way to help you return to your physical body and deceive the idol..."
Before he could finish his sentence,
A glimmer of light flashed in Su Ping's eyes.
He paid no attention to Charles before him; in his soul, it was as if he had seen through time and witnessed many people.
Old Man, Lord Leng, Qin Xiaoxue, Sang Sheng...
So many people.
By deceiving Charles, he could indeed gain the greatest benefit in the end.
Although it was risky, with the ability of the 'Soul Codex' and the help of the 'Saint Dragon Legend,' he believed that Charles would assist him.
However, this was not the path Su Ping wanted to take.
Moreover, he saw some people before him, especially Mu Hang, the Beastmaster, with whom he had not been particularly close initially.
Mu Hang died because of this fellow, and he was the one who died before Su Ping's very eyes, someone he knew well.
Su Ping had vowed to kill this person before him.
Su Ping didn't want to go back on his word at this moment, even if it was just a lie.
Lies, when told repeatedly, can sometimes become reality.
In this world, there truly are undead beings.
The scattered soul fragments of deceased Beastmasters linger in various places.
Perhaps, there is a tiny fragment, right by Su Ping's side, surrounding him, watching over him.
If that fragment were to hear that Su Ping was cooperating with the person he swore to kill, it might feel very disappointed. Therefore, Su Ping finally exhaled and asked a final question, "Your Excellency Charles, did your Soul Mark arrive here through the residual power of the Death God's Soul Flame? Can you summon your Companion Beast and possess combat abilities here?"
Upon hearing this, Charles was slightly taken aback, seemingly not understanding why Su Ping would ask such a question.
Charles replied, "Are you still thinking about what I said earlier? I've already explained that the soul's realm is indeed challenging to transcend. However, I have only arrived as a projection of the Soul Mark's consciousness.
This ability is part of the Death God's legacy. In the Eagle Nation's Tomb of Heaven, besides the Soul Flame, there is also this Bone Throne. By connecting with it, you can also achieve this after fully mastering the Death Sword.
At the same time, this object is the true core of the Tomb of Heaven. This Soul Furnace is formed based on the Bone Throne, and its value is comparable to legendary-level undead resources! However, its effect is minimal when used by a soul form.
I have already relocated the Bone Throne to my Great Graveyard Breeding Laboratory. Su Ping, you can also move it to your place, which will be of great help to you."
Regarding the power of the Soul Mark and the Companion Beast, Charles continued, "Of course, it's impossible to summon them. But rest assured, now that you possess the power of the Death God, you can leave whenever you want. Moreover, those things outside are based on the Bone Throne and the influence of the Tomb of Heaven's spiritual land. They won't harm you and might even be controlled by you to some extent."
Charles, with a knowing smile, was an inexhaustible source of information.
Su Ping nodded, slowly drawing the Death Sword from the ground.
The sword's hilt was gripped by his soul, cold and terrifying, reminding Su Ping of the small raft navigating the Death Ocean.
Charles's eyes glowed with a grayish-white flame.
As expected, Su Ping, through the sword in his hand, felt the once-suppressed icy power in his soul surge anew upon contact with the blade.
However, he clenched his teeth, guarding the last trace of clarity in his heart. Then, he glared at Charles beside him.
Meeting Su Ping's gaze, Charles was slightly startled, for at that moment, the determination in Su Ping's soul was stronger and colder than ever before.
Then, in his incredulous gaze, the Necromancer Legacy he had pursued for so long, the true core of the Tomb of Heaven's burial, the longsword pulsating with Death Rules, suddenly struck down upon him in a twist he had never anticipated!
"Su Ping! What are you doing?"
A sharp sound rang out at that moment, and Su Ping realized that the soul's touch and fragmentation could also make a noise.
The Death Sword embedded itself directly into Charles's skull, splitting the Soul Mark with a massive crack.
However, even if it was just a mark, and even if it was a real soul, it would be difficult to completely destroy it with such an attack.
So, without hesitation, Su Ping lifted the pitch-black Death Sword from his palm and struck down again!
"Su Ping! Stop! We are one! We are the reincarnation of the Death God. How can you attack me? How dare you attack me? In the end, you will be consumed by the power of the Death God! I am just a mark, and even if you destroy it, it will be futile."
Charles remained calm, unconcerned that his soul's cranium had been split in two.
Su Ping, however, continued undeterred, striking down again while calmly speaking, "Rest assured, my lord, when you meet your original body, I will strike it down as well. I only hope that your skull will be harder than this Soul Mark!"
In that instant, Charles finally understood, "Su Ping, are you deceiving me? But let me tell you, I am not wrong. Since you dare to accept the fusion of the Death God's mark and power,
Dare to attack me, the power of the Death God will surely backlash against you! You will undoubtedly die when that time comes!"
"Then I'll wait for that day. If all else fails, you can have your original body come to the Dragon Nation, and I'll kill you myself. That way, I'll fulfill your wish, and we'll both die together, won't we?"
Su Ping spoke, never ceasing his actions. The Death Sword in his hand was like a mallet pounding a mole, or a hammer driving a nail, as he relentlessly shattered Charles's Soul Mark. Finally, he felt Charles's aura and Soul Mark completely disappear.
In an instant, Su Ping released the Death Sword, which clattered to the ground.
Instantly, the power of the Death God within his soul separated from the Death Sword, and the feeling of controlling everything vanished.
Su Ping sighed in relief.
This feeling was indeed intoxicating.
It was evident from Charles's Soul Mark, which couldn't even resist, that this power was not his own.
However, Su Ping knew that this power did not belong to him, and it was better to transform this power into nourishment for the Universal Spirit Codex.
But Su Ping was not in a hurry. Instead, he allowed the Universal Spirit Codex to absorb this primal power once more.
Then, he turned his gaze to the so-called Bone Throne.
Additionally, he held the Death Sword in his hand once more.
At this moment, without the connection to the Death God's power, the Death Sword, though still tainted with an indescribable deathly aura, lacked the previous spirituality and terror.
It was cold to the touch, yet it still sent shivers down one's spine.
Clearly, after absorbing the Death God's mark and power, this Death Sword was now merely a hull, retaining only a portion of its power and rules.
However, in that instant, as Su Ping looked at the Death Sword, he smiled slightly.
Then, he turned his gaze to Qian Yi, who had remained motionless without his command, and winked.
The next moment, Su Ping grinned at the origami swordsman who had always followed him, "Qian Yi, dare you make a big bet?"
(End of Chapter)
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