Chapter 82: The Soul's Strength, Hearing the Game's Voice Again

Chapter 82: The Soul's Strength, Hearing the Game's Voice Again

"You're a prince?"

Qi Yuan was slightly taken aback.

This guy was indeed following the protagonist's template.

Not only did he have a remnant soul within him, but he was also a prince with a former fiancee from a broken engagement.

"For the Dragon Seizure Competition, the Sect Master has promised to let me choose two Foundation Establishment cultivators to assist me.

The first one I chose was Senior Brother Kang Fulu.

For the second, I'd like to seek help from Senior Brother Qi Yuan. Please help me participate in the Dragon Seizure Competition.

If Senior Brother Qi Yuan assists me, I will definitely offer a generous reward.

Regardless of the outcome, I will definitely gift three Jade-grade Spell Arts and three Foundation Establishment treasures.

If we succeed, I will open the imperial treasury, and you can choose whatever you like."

Dong Xian spoke earnestly.

This was the most precious thing he could offer at the moment.

It was also everything he had.

After listening, Qi Yuan's interest waned: "The Dragon Seizure Competition is held in the capital of Daxiang, which is too far. I don't want to go; I prefer staying at home."

The last time he went to eradicate the Black Mountain Sect, Qi Yuan hurried home the same night.

He disliked wandering outside, especially staying away from home.

Upon hearing this, Dong Xian was stunned. Was this reason for refusal too unreliable?

"Since there's nothing else, I'll go back to my cultivation." Dong Xian, being the protagonist template, should not be approached too closely.

What if he becomes the protagonist's support and one day gets killed by the plot, triggering the protagonist's burst of determination?

Qi Yuan was all too familiar with such a plot.

"Senior Brother Qi Yuan, I'm willing to offer better conditions. If you're still not satisfied, we can continue negotiating," Dong Xian quickly said.

"It's too far; I refuse," Qi Yuan firmly declined and returned to his room to continue his cultivation.

Outside the wooden house, Dong Xian's face showed disappointment.

"Senior Qi Lao, are my conditions not good enough?" Dong Xian felt dejected.

"Perhaps it's unrelated to your conditions. What Qi Yuan said earlier might be true; he genuinely dislikes traveling far," Qi Lao helplessly explained, "Some geniuses have peculiar habits, especially those from the Eccentric lineage."

"Sigh," Dong Xian clenched his fists, unwilling to give up.

This time, he prepared to participate in the Dragon Seizure Competition, and he informed his mother, the Imperial Consort, about this news.

His mother, from a minor clan, had only one Foundation Establishment cultivator in the family, who was also his uncle.

This Foundation Establishment cultivator gave him the only two Foundation Establishment treasures he possessed.

The Imperial Consort also gave him all the spiritual herbs and treasures bestowed by the Emperor.

Therefore, he could barely persuade Kang Fulu.

Now, if he couldn't convince Qi Yuan, his chances in the Dragon Seizure Competition were slim.

He couldn't bear to let down the expectations of his mother and uncle.

He stood outside the wooden house, waiting quietly like a disciple standing in the snow outside the Cheng Gate.

Suddenly, Dong Xian's communication jade slip moved.

It was from Senior Brother Kang Fulu.

He glanced at the content and was stunned.

"Senior Qi Lao, do you know what Senior Brother Kang Fulu told me?"

"What?"

"Senior Brother Kang Fulu said that a secret realm has appeared in Glory City, and the location of the Dragon Seizure Competition has been changed to Glory City."

"What?!?"

Glory City was very close to Seven Color Peak; even a Qi Refinement cultivator could reach it within a couple of hours.

Just now, Senior Brother Qi Yuan said it was too far and he didn't want to go.

Now, the venue for the Dragon Seizure Competition had been changed to Glory City.

Was this divine intervention to help him? Dong Xian thought excitedly.

"Senior Brother Qi Yuan, Dong Xian seeks an audience!" Dong Xian's face lit up, and he shouted outside the wooden house.

Qi Yuan stepped out: "You're still here?"

"Senior Brother Qi Yuan, the venue for the Dragon Seizure Competition has been changed to Glory City!" Dong Xian's tone was slightly excited.

Qi Yuan was stunned: "In Glory City?"

That's too close.

Why was it suddenly changed to Glory City?

"It's absolutely true; Senior Brother Kang Fulu told me himself." Dong Xian spoke, his breath visible in the cold, "Now, can Senior Brother Qi Yuan help me participate in the Dragon Seizure Competition?"

Standing together, Qi Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

Was this the protagonist's template?

Even the heavens were helping him solve problems.

If the heavens were aiding Dong Xian, Qi Yuan wondered if he could make excessive demands.

Qi Yuan hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "I can help you, but I have a few conditions."

Dong Xian's face lit up with excitement: "Senior Brother, please tell me."

"I want a treasure that can slay an Innate Saint."

Dong Xian was stunned: "... Senior Brother Qi Yuan, are you joking?"

"Then I want to obtain the cultivation to ascend during the day."

Dong Xian fell silent.

If he could fulfill these conditions, would he still seek Qi Yuan's help for the Dragon Seizure Competition?

"Not even this?" Qi Yuan was helpless, "Then give me the sun in the sky, and I'll refine a Golden Core."

"..."

Qi Yuan was at a loss, and finally, he said, "Forget it; then give me a secret method to enhance my soul's strength."

This was the bare minimum requirement.

Dong Xian's lips twitched upon hearing this.

Qi Yuan's conditions were no longer as outrageous as before.

But compared to the previous conditions, a secret method to enhance the soul's strength? Such a secret method might not even exist in the illusionary scenarios in Daxiang.

The enhancement of the soul's strength was of utmost importance.

Divine Infant-stage cultivators, in their pursuit of advancement to the Purple Mansion realm, must endure three calamities and three tribulations.

These calamities and tribulations are all soul attacks.

Therefore, any Divine Infant cultivator aiming for a breakthrough to the Purple Mansion realm must first strengthen their divine soul. Otherwise, no matter how powerful their cultivation or abundant their spiritual energy, they will be unable to withstand the three calamities and three tribulations, leading to their immediate downfall.

Hence, cultivation methods that strengthen the divine soul are incredibly rare. Even if they exist, they are typically held by formidable Divine Infant cultivators.

These soul-strengthening cultivation methods are far more precious than Profound-level spells and even Heaven-level spells.

Dong Xian's face was filled with difficulty.

Forget about soul-strengthening cultivation methods; he didn't even possess Profound-level spells.

"Qi Yuan..." Dong Xian was about to say something, but then he hesitated.

At that moment, the voice of Qi Lao, the ancient artifact spirit within his body, spoke up, "Agree to his request. I have a cultivation method to strengthen the divine soul."

Upon hearing this, Dong Xian was initially surprised, and then touched, "Qi Lao, I..."

His nose twitched, and he turned to Qi Yuan, saying, "Senior Brother, I can agree to your condition."

Qi Yuan, upon hearing this, was slightly taken aback.

In truth, he hadn't expected Dong Xian to possess a cultivation method for strengthening the divine soul.

After some thought, Qi Yuan finally nodded, "If you provide the cultivation method, I'll help you."

The cultivation method for strengthening the divine soul was indeed excellent, and Qi Yuan needed it.

He wanted to start a second game, but he had to strengthen his divine soul first.

"Senior Brother, please wait for two days. I'll deliver the cultivation method to you naturally."

"Okay."

...

Two days later, Dong Xian handed over the cultivation method jade slip to Qi Yuan.

"Senior Brother Qi Yuan, here is the secret method for strengthening the divine soul.

However, Senior Brother, you must be cautious. This cultivation method should not be over-cultivated.

During cultivation, you will experience extreme pain, as if your divine soul is being torn apart.

If you over-cultivate, it could even lead to severe damage to your divine soul." Dong Xian earnestly reminded him.

Qi Yuan nodded, "Alright, I've noted that."

He returned to his wooden hut and entered the cultivation method jade slip with his divine sense.

"Hundred Refinements Soul Enhancement Art?"

[This is an ordinary cultivation method for strengthening the divine soul. It contains 250 loopholes. After modification, the effectiveness of cultivation will increase threefold, and the pain will also intensify threefold.]



This cultivation method lived up to its name.

During cultivation, the divine soul is condensed into a hammer, constantly striking other divine souls, akin to forging a hundred-fold or even a million-fold refined steel.

Naturally, it was excruciating to strike one's own divine soul with a hammer.

Qi Yuan thought for a moment, sat down on a wooden stool, and began refining this cultivation method.

This cultivation method was incredibly challenging. Even with Qi Yuan's ability to see the prompts, it took him ten days to complete the modifications.

"Finally, I can start cultivating. I hope it's not too painful. I'm afraid of pain and can't even bear to watch injections."

Qi Yuan began cultivating the modified Hundred Refinements Soul Enhancement Art. A massive hammer appeared, relentlessly pounding his divine soul.

"Huh? Why isn't it painful?" Qi Yuan was a bit surprised.

He had expected that continuously pounding his divine soul would be excruciating.

But to his surprise, he felt nothing; it was like playing whack-a-mole, and it was somewhat interesting.

Qi Yuan's divine soul continued to grow.

After an unknown period, a somewhat familiar voice suddenly entered his ears again.

"I killed the last person in this world who shared blood ties with me. Although she made the first move, hehe, I am the Demoness."

Qi Yuan was startled. Wasn't this Ning Tou's voice?

However, her voice was no longer sweet and grandmotherly; it had turned cold and unlovable.

Qi Yuan thought for a moment and couldn't help but respond, "If you kill, then you kill. Your setting is that of a demoness, and it's normal for a demoness to kill."

After Qi Yuan spoke, he heard no further response and continued cultivating the Hundred Refinements Soul Enhancement Art.

Flowing Wind Realm.

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The girl was in the prime of her youth, her face partially covered, revealing a stunning beauty. Dressed in a black skirt, she held a scythe of death in her hand.

Blood dripped from the scythe.

She gazed at the corpses on the ground, feeling a deep sense of desolation.

Blood and bodies were scattered everywhere.

Suddenly, a familiar voice reached her ears.

Ning Tou's eyes widened in surprise, and then she exclaimed, "Uncle, you're here?"

But there was no response.

She stood in her original spot, her small figure looking somewhat lonely.

"Uncle? Are you there?"

Still, there was no reply.

She didn't move, standing in place for two hours.

She seemed to be waiting for something.

Her solitary figure appeared especially lonely, but she was also waiting for her enemies.

"The demoness is still here! Kill her!"

"Demoness!"

A group of people rushed towards her, and a sweet smile flashed across Ning Tou's eyes.

"Uncle, it seems you support me too. I'm the demoness, so I'll kill them all."

Holding the scythe of death, her tall figure, bathed in the setting sun, resembled a deadly rose.

The slaughter began again.

And then it ended.

"Uncle, I have to go. Another wave of enemies is coming. Your gentle and delicate little wife will die here, hehe."

She deliberately giggled.

...

"Not bad. My divine soul has grown significantly, and I'm closer to the game icon."

But it was still a long way off.

Qi Yuan felt that if he continued at this pace, it would take him about three months to enter the game.

(End)

"It's too slow, so boring." Qi Yuan stepped out of the house and basked in the sun.

The days when the snow melted were colder than usual.

At the peak of Seven Color Peak, the palace and pavilions were still covered in a silver blanket, but the snow below had mostly melted.

"Master, do you want to come down and enjoy the sun with me?" Qi Yuan shouted towards the peak.

Unfortunately, there was no response.

"Once I reach the Essence Core stage, I'll be able to visit Master at the peak." Qi Yuan sighed, "But reaching the Essence Core is so difficult."

Qi Yuan felt helpless.

Indeed, reaching the Essence Core was no easy feat.

He had only made limited progress in his Foundation Establishment cultivation method.

He was still in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

To advance to the Essence Core, he needed a cultivation method designed for that stage.

Without reaching the Essence Core, his master wouldn't even bother seeing him.

It was no surprise that his invitation to enjoy the sun with his master went unanswered.

Just then, a slightly weak voice, belonging to Jiang Ling Su, reached his ears, "Senior Brother, I'll come and enjoy the sun with you."

Jiang Ling Su stepped out of the house, her face pale and devoid of color, as if she had just emerged from a freezer.

"Junior Sister, what's wrong?" Qi Yuan asked, reaching out his hand towards her.

Jiang Ling Su hesitated for a moment before placing her delicate hand in Qi Yuan's.

It was icy cold, like touching a block of ice.

"It's nothing, just an old problem," Jiang Ling Su lied as she lay down on the lounge chair next to Qi Yuan, not withdrawing her hand. She felt the warmth of her senior brother's hand.

Qi Yuan's gaze fell on Jiang Ling Su's pale face.

[This is an ordinary girl, and she's feeling a bit cold.]



The prompts that appeared in his vision for intelligent beings were often random, and Qi Yuan couldn't discern anything unusual about his junior sister.

"Junior Sister, are you cold? I'll warm you up with my passion." Qi Yuan said, channeling his Five Elements Fire and slowly transferring it to Jiang Ling Su.

Jiang Ling Su was a wealthy woman and Qi Yuan's junior sister. She had even helped him out of a big mess before.

As his junior sister, he should be more considerate.

Warmth spread from Qi Yuan's hand, and Jiang Ling Su felt a pleasant warmth.

"It's so warm," she said, a bit surprised.

She hadn't expected her senior brother to be able to alleviate her pain.

"This condition requires a Water-attributed Heaven Spirit Root cultivator at the Violet Mansion stage to cure completely," she explained. "It's not too painful now, thank you, Senior Brother."

"It needs a Violet Mansion stage cultivator?" Qi Yuan was astonished. "Once I cultivate to the Great Immortal stage, I'll definitely capture a Violet Mansion cultivator to heal you."

"Pfft... Ouch..." Jiang Ling Su couldn't help but smile, but then winced in pain. "Senior Brother, please stop talking. My chest hurts when I laugh."

Qi Yuan felt wronged.

He had meant well, but she seemed to find him amusing.

"How about I rub your chest telepathically?" Qi Yuan thought back to the last time he had startled his junior sister. This time, he felt he was being more considerate.

The word 'telepathically' was both respectful and gentlemanly, avoiding any physical contact.

"Shut up!" Jiang Ling Su wanted to sew her senior brother's mouth shut.

Qi Yuan remained silent, not wanting to argue with a sick person.

At the same time, he reflected on what he might have said wrong to upset his junior sister.

Could it be that telepathic communication, while polite, lacked sincerity?

"Thank you, Senior Brother," Jiang Ling Su said softly.

"It's nothing," Qi Yuan replied.

"Don't talk."

"..."

"I have some good news. I applied for you to join the Divine Flower Society, and your application has been approved."

"..." Qi Yuan nodded, feeling delighted.

"This is the membership token of the Divine Flower Society." Jiang Ling Su took out a special jade slip from her pocket with her left hand. "This jade slip is specially made and is worth ten thousand spirit stones."

Qi Yuan was stunned.

Ten thousand spirit stones?

It was comparable to a high-grade Essence Core cultivation treasure.

His junior sister was incredibly wealthy! No wonder ordinary people couldn't join the Divine Flower Society; even the membership token was unaffordable.

Unfortunately, he couldn't speak at the moment, but he wanted to show his respect for the wealthy woman.

"Here you go. From now on, you're a member of the Divine Flower Society." Jiang Ling Su handed the jade slip to Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan took the jade slip, and Jiang Ling Su continued, "Divide a strand of your soul and infuse it into the jade slip. It will recognize you as its master."

"This jade slip is not just a simple membership token. It has many functions. Except for some special places, we, members of the Divine Flower Society, can communicate with each other through this jade slip, no matter where we are."

Qi Yuan followed her instructions, and the jade slip instantly recognized him as its master.

Countless pieces of information flooded into his mind.

A look of surprise appeared on Qi Yuan's face.

It was like a combination of QQ and a forum!

He realized that this jade slip was like a smartphone, with various modules.

One module resembled QQ, similar to a regular communication jade slip but with more advanced features and functions.

Additionally, there was a dedicated platform for Divine Flower Society members to interact, akin to a forum.

Qi Yuan was amazed. Indeed, even without activating the technology tree, cultivators had many similar things.

Pride shone in Jiang Ling Su's eyes, "Senior Brother, is this high-level jade slip for the first time? What do you think?"

(End of Chapter)

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