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Chapter 564: Soul Transformation
Chapter 564: Soul Transformation
"If you want to become stronger, you must attain the power of a Shinigami."
"The power of a... Shinigami?"
Lilith pondered Feng Ye's words, a thoughtful expression on her face. Having spent many days in the Soul Society a million years later, she had accompanied Feng Ye in his exploration and gained a basic understanding of the world's layout. She knew that the Shinigami were an integral and powerful force in this world.
Feng Ye nodded slightly, his eyes meeting Lilith's. A faint golden glow shone in his irises as he saw through her petite frame, clearly observing the power and soul within her.
"You were born with the power of the World Tree, a force that maintains a balance between yin and yang, between matter and soul. It was this foundation that allowed my Rinne Tensei Eye to grant you consciousness, creating the you that exists today."
"Now that I've acquired the power to evolve physically, my body is constantly evolving, and this evolution also influences you. Your body is undergoing similar transformations, but it has disrupted the balance between matter and soul."
Feng Ye's voice resonated within Lilith's mind.
She pondered his words, saying, "And the power of the Shinigami brings about a metamorphosis and enhancement of the soul, restoring balance to the matter that is becoming imbalanced."
"Indeed." Feng Ye smiled gently.
Even with such a complex concept, Lilith was able to understand and articulate it.
"Actually, I'm facing a similar issue," Feng Ye continued.
The power of evolution he gained in the One-Punch Man world was complete in the physical realm, causing a metamorphosis in his cells and the energy he possessed.
As a result, his once balanced spiritual energy now felt somewhat inadequate.
This imbalance wasn't a significant problem.
The notion that a weak soul would struggle to control a powerful body was, in fact, untrue. Their souls and bodies were interconnected and not entirely independent entities.
Take Kakashi, for instance, when he opened the Eight Inner Gates, his physical strength and chakra far surpassed the strength of his soul, yet he remained in control.
This imbalance carried no negative consequences.
Whether the soul or body was stronger didn't matter.
The only issue arose when facing an opponent who specialized in soul-based attacks; then, a weak soul could become a liability.
Being balanced didn't guarantee overwhelming power, but it ensured there were no glaring weaknesses, allowing one to face a variety of opponents with ease.
"Father, do you already know how to obtain the power of a Shinigami?" Lilith's voice echoed in Feng Ye's mind.
When communicating solely with Feng Ye, she still referred to him as "Father," but in Hinata's presence, she adhered to the established relationship of siblings and addressed him as "Elder Brother."
"Of course," Feng Ye replied casually. "To accept the power of the Shinigami more quickly and effectively, you must assume the basic form of a Shinigami, that of a soul."
Both he and Lilith were not native to this world, so their souls differed from those of the local inhabitants. Eliminating these differences had been a minor research project for Feng Ye since his arrival.
"Mr. Feng Ye, are we going to stay here?" Hinata, walking slightly behind Feng Ye, spoke softly as she noticed that he had stopped at the edge of a street.
Feng Ye momentarily withdrew his consciousness and glanced at Hinata. After a brief moment of contemplation, he smiled and said, "No, let's continue toward the more central areas."
Traveling toward the Seireitei while researching how to become a Shinigami was the perfect choice—a journey of cultivation and discovery.
"Mhm." Hinata nodded obediently, holding Rukia close to her.
Wherever Feng Ye went, she would follow. She, too, preferred the higher-ranked districts to the lower-ranked Rukongai, but her previous attempts to cross the vast distances between districts had been futile.
...
A month later.
In a temporary wooden hut...
Lilith floated in mid-air before Feng Ye, her silky hair spilling around her like blooming flowers. Her amber eyes, resembling precious jewels, gazed at Feng Ye.
Moreover, this soul that had been pushed out seemed solid and stable, devoid of any 'ghostly' qualities, appearing no different from a human.
"Hmm, it's done," Feng Ye nodded, observing the scene before him, and he opened his arms to catch Lilith's body as it fell silently from the air.
Lilith could separate her soul from her body, but the detached soul would emit a white light, resembling a ghost, which was fundamentally different from the souls of Shinigami that could bleed, were composed of spiritual particles, and possessed substantial bodies.
The research over the past half month had focused on finding a way for Lilith to attain a 'soul' composed of spiritual particles, fulfilling the most basic requirement for obtaining the power of a Shinigami.
It seemed to have succeeded.
"So this is the state of a soul..."
After being pushed out of her body, Lilith's soul felt disoriented and couldn't float in the air, falling towards the ground. Her snowy white feet landed on the wooden floor.
She looked at her hands and sensed her current state, tilting her head as she said, "Some of my eye powers remain, but I can't use the rest of my abilities, including chakra."
"As expected," Feng Ye smiled faintly and said, "Now, get used to this form first, and I'll keep your body with me for now."
As he spoke, Feng Ye moved his thoughts, and the Lilith's body he was holding vanished, transforming into a white glow that merged into his body.
"Mhm," Lilith nodded.
For Feng Ye, helping Lilith achieve the soul transformation and spiritualization was merely a minor task. The real challenge lay in what came next—his own transformation, which would be a monumental undertaking!
His power far surpassed Lilith's by a wide margin, and separating his soul from his body and spiritualizing it would be exponentially more difficult than it had been for her. Moreover, the 'evolution' power he gained in the One-Punch Man world further complicated matters.
This power had greatly enhanced his physical body and energy, which also meant that his body's hold on his soul had become incredibly strong, making separation extremely challenging.
The anomalies born from him in this world were a testament to this challenge.
Although they possessed a certain degree of strength, none of them exhibited spiritual pressure, their souls completely suppressed within their bodies, fused as one. No matter what, their souls couldn't be separated.
"The real challenge begins now," Feng Ye exhaled softly.
Despite the difficulties ahead, it was a necessary step to obtain the power of the Soul King, and he was determined to see it through.
...
Time flew by, and five years passed in the blink of an eye.
During these five years, the Soul Society remained peaceful.
The investigations into the Rukongai and the human world by the Gotei 13 turned up no unusual findings, and the inquiry into the spiritual disturbances in the Soul Society was eventually dropped. Nonetheless, the incident was recorded.
The Gotei 13 dispatched Shinigami to probe the Rukongai in search of Feng Ye, but given his ability to see the past and future, it was impossible for them to find him when he didn't want to be found.
Additionally, Captain Retsu Unohana was uncooperative, providing minimal information about Feng Ye and failing to give a detailed description of his appearance, so this investigation also came to nothing in the end.
However...
Feng Ye's existence was noted.
This was the 5th district of South Rukongai, and being one of the forward districts, the entire area exuded a peaceful atmosphere. The security and environment here were far superior to those in the lower-ranked districts.
By a wide river, Feng Ye sat leisurely, holding a fishing rod in his left hand as he quietly fished.
Rukia, Byakuya's younger sister, was perched on his neck, a toddler of two or three years old. Due to the longer lifespan of souls, their growth rate was slower, so after five years, she still appeared to be only two or three.
Swish! With a swift movement of his left hand, Feng Ye pulled a plump, large fish out of the river, causing a splash in the water.
"Big brother is amazing..." Rukia clapped her hands, giggling.
Although her physical body was smaller, her mental growth was on par with that of a normal human, and she now possessed the intellect of a five or six-year-old.
"Alright, let's head back."
Feng Ye held onto Rukia's ankle with one hand to prevent her from falling, then stood up and reeled in his fishing rod. He placed Rukia back on the ground.
Rukia walked to the side and tried to lift the bucket of fish with her tiny hands. She had the strength to lift the bucket, but her small stature made it a comical sight as she had to use both hands to lift it off the ground.
Feng Ye chuckled at the sight, took the bucket from her, and then picked her up, cradling her in the crook of his arm as they made their way back to their residence.
Their home was still the temporary wooden hut they had built.
Over the past five years, Feng Ye had traveled with Hinata, Lilith, and Rukia from the 75th District in the South to the 5th District, building a small wooden hut and staying briefly in each area.
"Welcome home, Mr. Feng Ye, Rukia," Hinata greeted them warmly.
In the five years that had passed, Hinata had also grown taller, maturing from the appearance of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old to that of a fifteen or sixteen-year-old. Her body had developed noticeably.
However, Lilith remained unchanged.
Hinata wasn't particularly surprised by Lilith's lack of growth, as the maturation rate of souls varied greatly. Some souls might remain in the form of children even after several decades.
"Go and prepare the fish," Feng Ye instructed, handing the bucket to Hinata.
Although her physical age was only fifteen or sixteen, Hinata's mental age was that of a fully mature adult. She had developed a gentle and elegant demeanor and was also skilled in the culinary arts.
After giving the fish to Hinata and sending Rukia to help her, Feng Ye returned to his room and closed his eyes briefly.
The process of soul transformation was indeed challenging for him.
It was impossible to forcibly separate his soul from his body, just as he couldn't lift himself up by pulling his own hair. Moreover, his physical strength far exceeded that of his soul.
Lilith's soul transformation had provided him with a somewhat correct direction. He needed to use 'spirit particles' as a tool to pry open the lid, gradually freeing his soul from his body.
Due to the immense power of his physical body, this process was incredibly lengthy.
It took him a full five years to loosen the constraints of his body to the point where it felt like only a single screw and nut remained, ready to be unscrewed and detached.
With his eyes closed, Feng Ye gathered his spirit particles and continued to unscrew the metaphorical soul screw and bodily nut.
Finally.
After several minutes of effort, he felt the constraints completely break free! Without hesitation, he willed it, and his soul took a step forward, independent of his physical body.
Silently and invisibly, his soul emerged, looking no different from his physical form and possessing a tangible, substantial feel. It was almost entirely composed of spirit particles.
"It's finally done," Feng Ye exhaled in relief.
Now that he had achieved soul transformation, the next step was much simpler. He just needed to obtain a Zanpakuto, a spiritual sword, to refine his soul and enhance his spiritual pressure.
Once he had gained sufficient control over spirit particles and adapted to spiritual pressure, he could venture to the Soul King Palace and attempt to acquire the Soul King's power.
After briefly adapting to his soul's new form, Feng Ye turned his gaze to his physical body. A faint golden light flashed in his eyes, and the space in front of his left eye distorted, forming a pale golden vortex that sucked in his body and made it disappear from view.
The evolution of his eye technique was somewhat related to his physical energy, but it was fundamentally a manifestation of spiritual energy. Therefore, in a soul-transformed state, most eye techniques could still be utilized, and the same was true for Lilith.
The eye technique he used resembled Kamui, but it was actually a different ability. Instead of pulling objects into a different dimension, it altered the space near the target, shrinking it to the size of a cell and then hiding it in his eye.
The ability to shrink and expand space.
This was also one of the capabilities of the God Eye.
"Next, I should head to the Seireitei... I wonder if her swordsmanship has improved in these five years," Feng Ye thought of Hinamori Momo and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
(End of Chapter)
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