Douluo: I am the True Master

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Seeing this scene, Ye Wen's expression turned grave as he muttered under his breath: 

"It seems I've drawn the worst possible lot." 

Before deciding to hunt and absorb a two-hundred-thousand-year-old soul ring, Ye Wen had already discussed it with Ah Yin. 

As spirit beasts that had grown over an immense span of time, hundred-thousand-year-old Blue Silver Emperors possessed stronger spiritual power than most noble-bloodline hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beasts. Coupled with their innate talent—the Blue Silver Domain, which could draw upon the collective mental strength of their entire species—they were among the elite of hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beasts, even if they couldn't match two-hundred-thousand-year-old ones. 

Though the spiritual power of ordinary animal-type hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beasts was vast, it was still inferior in quality to the souls of humans who had reached the Title Douluo level. This was why humans could absorb soul rings containing the complete souls of hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beasts. 

Though Ye Wen hadn't directly experienced the spiritual power of a two-hundred-thousand-year-old ferocious beast, Ah Yin speculated that its soul essence should be nearly on par with that of a Title Douluo. 

After continuously accumulating artificial purple qi, Ye Wen's spiritual power had reached a bottleneck. Following that, he used the essence of the Autumn Water Dew, breaking through to the spiritual realm of a Title Douluo—Ling Yuan Realm. 

In the original story, Tang San used the Autumn Water Dew to elevate his Purple Extreme Demon Eyes to the Mustard Seed Realm, gaining the ability to perceive Xiao Wu's true nature—a skill most soul masters could only achieve at the Title Douluo level. 

However, this felt somewhat wasteful. The Autumn Water Dew was meant to help break through spiritual bottlenecks, yet the Mustard Seed Realm barely improved Tang San's spiritual power. It tarnished the reputation of such a precious immortal herb, especially since absorbing a mere ten-thousand-year-old Earth Spider soul ring during his fourth soul ring acquisition had left him struggling. 

Now, the two-hundred-thousand-year-old ferocious beast Ye Wen had targeted appeared before them. However, from its surface characteristics alone, it was clear this wasn't an ordinary two-hundred-thousand-year-old beast. 

Among those who understood sea spirit beasts best, the Sea God Island and the mermaid race stood out. Thus, Ye Wen humbly asked: 

"Misael, do you recognize what kind of spirit beast this is?" 

The simple-hearted Misael didn't hold back and gently advised Ye Wen: 

"Brother Ye, this spirit beast belongs to the Many-Eyed Squid race. At two-hundred-thousand years of cultivation, it should be called the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor. This spirit beast not only possesses formidable physical abilities but also has innate spiritual attributes. 

The reason those spirit beasts fainted earlier was because it unleashed a soul attack. If we had been closer, we would have been affected too. You should give up. Let me find another ferocious beast for you in a different area. This one is beyond our capabilities." 

Beside them, Ah Yin also looked gravely at the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor below, which was currently feasting. 

"Brother, let's abandon this plan. Even if we manage to kill it, you might not withstand its soul ring. Its spiritual realm is stronger than mine was before." 

Ye Wen's eyes flickered uncertainly. Thanks to the ultra-simulation effect of his second soul skill, Simulated Space, the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor hadn't noticed their presence while feeding. 

"No, it's decided. This one will do," Ye Wen affirmed firmly. 

Ah Yin tried to dissuade him again, but Ye Wen stopped her with a gesture. 

"Ah Yin, I know what I'm doing. Since breaking through to the spiritual realm of a Title Douluo, I haven't been idle. I've been continuously absorbing purple qi to strengthen my spiritual power. My current spiritual power level should surpass that of an average Title Douluo. 

From the soul attack it unleashed earlier, I can tell my spiritual power is slightly stronger. With your domain's assistance during the absorption of its soul ring, I'm eighty percent confident I can handle it." 

Seeing Ye Wen's resolute gaze, Ah Yin knew no amount of persuasion would change his mind. 

"Fine… Sigh, why do you become so stubborn at times like this? You used to be so cautious." 

"Hahaha, maybe I've been holding back for so long that I've forgotten who I am. Life is about taking risks sometimes." 

Ye Wen laughed heartily. 

Before breaking through to Soul Sage, Ye Wen had always tread carefully due to his weakness. But to acquire more cultivation resources and research materials, he had no choice but to face the treacherous forces across the continent. Now that he had broken through to Soul Sage and possessed strength comparable to a Title Douluo, Ye Wen's suppressed self began to gradually emerge. 

As the ancients said, all fear stems from insufficient firepower. 

"Ah Yin, cover me." 

With that, Ye Wen leapt forward. 

"Sixth Soul Skill: Spatial Oscillation—Overclock·Red!" 

After hundreds of simulations, this soul skill had become second nature to him. Combined with his recent practical application, Ye Wen executed it with ease, completing the technique within three seconds. 

The Many-Eyed Squid Emperor lived up to its name. Its long, pointed squid head was covered in countless eyes, truly achieving a 360-degree field of vision without blind spots. This was a manifestation of its innate spiritual attribute. 

Thanks to its spiritual power and immense cultivation, it could react to any energy fluctuations within a kilometer almost instantly. 

When Ye Wen emerged from Simulated Space, the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor immediately sensed his presence. However, the soul power Ye Wen emitted seemed negligible to it, so it paid no further attention. After devouring a large number of sea spirit beasts lured by the taro paste from the Evil Fragrance Taro, the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor felt its bloodline strengthening step by step, giving it confidence to survive its second heavenly tribulation. It became intoxicated with its newfound power. 

But just a few seconds later, the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor realized how wrong it had been. That terrifying surge of energy was something even it couldn't produce. 

Still, it wasn't entirely the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor's fault. 

The situation in the ocean differed from that on land. Sea spirit beasts and human soul masters generally didn't harbor mortal enmity. To sea spirit beasts, human soul masters hunting them was simply a matter of survival of the fittest. 

When Ye Wen first appeared, the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor assumed he was just another insignificant passerby. Under the pressure of its two-hundred-thousand-year-old aura, such "small fry" typically wouldn't dare approach. 

Though the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor possessed immense physical strength and powerful spiritual power, it had a flaw: its relatively sluggish movement. Its massive body, in this moment, made it an easy target. 

"Die!" Ye Wen snarled. 

No matter how bizarrely shaped spirit beasts were, they still couldn't escape the basic traits of living creatures. This strike was aimed directly at the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor's brain. Once brain death occurred, even the strongest spirit beast would perish. 

The Many-Eyed Squid Emperor attempted to block the terrifying attack with its spiritual power. 

But how could such a vague and intangible force as spiritual power stop an attack powered by high-intensity molecular motion? 

In an instant, the Many-Eyed Squid Emperor was pierced through.

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