SoulLand:Ascending to Godhood through Science

Ignis's expression immediately shifted to one of astonishment.

You Chen spoke calmly, "Pretending to be excited and grateful when you're actually disappointed? Ignis, do you think your acting skills are enough to fool me?"

Exposed on the spot, Ignis's face flushed a deep red.

But she couldn't muster a rebuttal.

She silently cursed herself for having doubted her leader, even if just for a moment. How could she forget that the leader had never let her down before?

"Five-Fire Qi Fiend Technique is just a bonus. This is the main event."

Ignoring her embarrassment, You Chen tossed a pitch-black booklet toward Ignis.

Still flustered, Ignis quickly caught the book and glanced at its cover. She couldn't help but murmur, "Godly Elephant Subduing Prison Force?"

Curiosity piqued, Ignis opened the book. A quick scan of the introduction made her eyes widen in shock.

"This is… a body cultivation technique capable of reaching the level of a Title Douluo!?"

Ignis raised her head abruptly, unable to hide the astonishment in her gaze.

Having completed dozens of missions as a Beast Soldier, Ignis was no longer the naive girl she had been years ago.

Though not directly involved in intelligence work, her role as a high-ranking Beast Soldier often required her to handle classified information. She knew the continent well.

Body cultivation techniques were virtually unheard of in this world. The most renowned example was the Clear Sky Clan's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method. But even that wasn't strictly a body cultivation method—it was a hammer technique with incidental body-strengthening effects.

For most of the continent, body cultivation relied on external resources like medicinal baths. While the recipes for these baths varied, the process was essentially the same and hardly comparable to a true cultivation method.

But Godly Elephant Subduing Prison Force was entirely different. While it also required resources, it primarily relied on dedicated training. Even without rare medicinal herbs, one could advance through consistent effort over time.

Most astonishingly, it claimed to develop the body to the level of a Title Douluo purely through cultivation. A physique at the Title Douluo level—even without accompanying spirit power—was an extraordinary achievement.

"Leader, this is too valuable!"

Feeling as though the booklet was burning her hands, Ignis instinctively tried to return it.

This was no mere treasure. It was a supreme technique that could shake the entire continent.

"For someone like you, whose strength lies in physical attacks and raw power, this is the ideal technique to make you stronger. As for whether it's too valuable…"

You Chen's tone carried a hint of exasperation. "If it weren't valuable, how could it fulfill a wish? You know the resources I provide the Soul-Battle Beasts are already among the best on the continent. If I didn't offer something truly exceptional, how would it differ from the usual rewards you can earn with contributions?"

The version of Godly Elephant Subduing Prison Force he gave her wasn't the full text—it was limited to the introductory Giant Elephant Subduing Prison Force. Even so, its worth was immense.

For sects or nations, even a single celestial herb would pale in comparison to this introductory technique.

"This is different!"

Ignis, on the verge of tears, shook her head vehemently. She lowered her gaze and stammered, "If… if I had known my wish would force you to give up something so precious, I… I wouldn't have made the wish in the first place!"

Watching her grow flustered, You Chen understood that this reaction stemmed from the weight she placed on him in her heart. Instead of comforting her, he leaned forward slightly and spoke softly, "Is that so? If you're willing, I'll respect your decision and withdraw my gift."

Ignis's pupils contracted.

Withdraw it? Would she really give up this opportunity?

This might be her only chance to catch up to her leader's footsteps!

Though she had just moments ago expressed regret over making the wish, the idea of surrendering it now filled her with hesitation.

Her mind waged a fierce internal battle.

After a long silence, Ignis finally lifted her head, her voice trembling but firm. "I'm sorry, sir. But… I take back what I said. I don't want to give it up anymore!"

She clutched the black booklet tightly to her chest.

A faint smile tugged at You Chen's lips. "Now, isn't that the spirit of someone learning to make decisions for themselves? Even reversing your stance in front of me—it seems you truly wish to grow stronger."

Ignis blushed at his words, glancing at him shyly before lowering her head, too embarrassed to respond.

"Five-Fire Qi Fiend Technique will supplement your skills. Godly Elephant Subduing Prison Force is the ultimate path to your strength. And finally…"

You Chen pulled out another booklet.

"Concealing Breath Technique."

Ignis's eyes widened. "Leader, there's more?"

You Chen nodded. "Concealing Breath Technique will help you suppress your aura, making missions safer. More importantly, it enhances your control over spirit power, a foundational skill for all true experts. Training it will significantly shorten your path to becoming a powerhouse. However, unlike the other two, this isn't just for you."

Unlike Godly Elephant Subduing Prison Force, the Concealing Breath Technique he gave her was complete.

Though it lacked the power to directly create super-strong individuals, its functional benefits made it invaluable for missions.

Additionally, he had embedded a safeguard. Even if someone mastered the technique, a subtle variation in its pathways ensured he could detect anyone using it to approach him.

You Chen continued, "I'll leave the decision of who among the Soul-Battle Beasts is eligible to learn this technique up to you. Whether you teach it to a select few, offer it broadly, or adapt it based on trust levels, it's your choice. Ignis, this will be your first test as Beast Chief."

Holding the booklet, Ignis quickly realized its significance rivaled that of Godly Elephant Subduing Prison Force. She couldn't help but grip it a little tighter.

For a moment, she felt a weight pressing on her shoulders—a burden of responsibility.

"Leader!"

Ignis suddenly straightened, her gaze regaining the determination that had earned her the moniker "Red Dragon." "If, as you said, I can now stand on my own as Beast Chief, then… this isn't a test. It's a mission."

Having already defied You Chen once by retracting her earlier stance, Ignis felt a subtle shift within herself.

Though her strength remained insufficient, her position within the organization had undoubtedly risen to stand beside her leader.

A dangerous thought—a desire—began to take root within her.

She licked her

lips with her crimson tongue, a glimmer of mischief in her smile.

"Therefore, I want… compensation."