Douluo Dalu 2: I got Kidnapped into Holy Spirit Cult

"Alright, now that this old man's divine consciousness has a vessel, there's no longer a need to worry about it dissipating, but I still need to continue stabilizing my state."

"However, if you encounter any problem you cannot resolve, just call for me."

Electrolux spoke calmly, but his tone carried an undeniable authority.

After imbuing the remaining beast souls within the Soul Refining Banner with light magic, his figure faded slightly, but a surge of green radiance quickly replenished it—this was the formidable power of the Gold of Life.

"Many thanks, Elder Electrolux."

Jiang Jue cupped his hands respectfully, his tone sincere.

"No need."

With a wave of his sleeve, Electrolux conjured a green light portal beside him and stepped inside.

Elder Elec always gave off a reassuring presence.

Jiang Jue gazed at his ever-expanding sea of consciousness, feeling a surge of excitement. From this moment on, he no longer had to worry about issues related to his soul.

Then, his consciousness returned to his body.

The moment he re-entered his body, Jiang Jue could feel the vigorous vitality coursing through him. His awareness, his body, and his sea of consciousness had completely unified.

This meant he no longer had to worry about being possessed. Jiang Jue let out a sigh of relief.With a thought, the Life Spirit Eye on his forehead disappeared without a trace, leaving his skin smooth and flawless.The sound of running water echoed as Jiang Jue washed away the strands of black impurities from his body, revealing skin that was fair with a healthy flush.

He activated his soul power, causing the veins on his skin to bulge while the life energy surged and roared within him. His heart pounded like thunder.

When he had just fused with the Gold of Life, he distinctly felt a stirring within his Martial Soul, as if it were on the verge of evolution.

"A second awakening of my Body Martial Soul?"

Jiang Jue murmured, his eyes flashing with sharp light.

Since he didn't fully understand Body Martial Souls, he hadn't deliberately cultivated it.

But over the years, through the tempering of the Holy Spirit Cult's secret medicines and the nurturing power of the Gold of Life, his Body Martial Soul had been steadily improving.

Jiang Jue had already devised a plan to accelerate his Martial Soul's second awakening—by utilizing the immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and the piece of Gold of Life within the Golden Tortoise of Star Dou Forest.

"All of this hinges on having sufficient strength."

After finishing his bath, Jiang Jue tidied his clothes and walked outside.

The fusion process had taken an entire night, and now it was already the morning of the second day.

As soon as he stepped out of his room, he spotted Nangong Wan, the Sky Centipede Douluo, waiting right outside his door.

"Greetings, Holy Son."

Nangong Wan's face lit up with joy upon seeing Jiang Jue emerge, greeting him with reverence.

"Is there something you need, Elder Nangong?"

Jiang Jue asked curiously, realizing that Nangong Wan had been waiting for him.Just as Nangong Wan was about to speak, his expression suddenly showed shock.

In his perception, Jiang Jue's entire being radiated an intense life force, like a supreme natural treasure—an irresistible temptation.

His Martial Soul instinctively stirred, yearning to devour Jiang Jue. But he quickly regained control and forcibly suppressed this unsettling desire.

"This is the Holy Son, the disciple of the Cult Master. What am I thinking?"

Nangong Wan chided himself internally.Yet, like a seed planted deep in his heart, the thought refused to fade.

Jiang Jue locked eyes with Nangong Wan and caught a fleeting trace of greed within them.Greed—for him?

This elder could not be left alive.

A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Jue's eyes.

In the original storyline, Nangong Wan was a cowardly traitor who betrayed the Holy Spirit Cult. Initially, Jiang Jue had considered keeping an eye on him before deciding his fate, but now, seeing that he had already developed such thoughts, the decision was clear.

The Holy Spirit Cult was destined to be his future support, and he couldn't allow such weak links to exist. If Nangong Wan were captured and defected in the future, it would be a disaster.

But since Nangong Wan was still the Second Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult and a Titled Douluo, it would be a waste to simply kill him.

No, he had to die honorably, in a way that served the Cult. Ideally, his soul could even be refined into the Soul Refining Banner so he could continue to be of service.

"Ho-Holy Son, the soul tool you requested, the one that can be used by ordinary people, has been successfully crafted and can now be mass-produced."

"Also, the Cult Master asked me to remind you not to focus too much on soul tools. Cultivation must always be your priority."

Nangong Wan swallowed nervously, and his voice became slightly strained as he spoke.

"Understood."

Jiang Jue nodded, then meaningfully added:

"The Cult still needs Elder Nangong's continued dedication. You are a pillar of our Holy Spirit Cult, after all."

"Rest assured, Holy Son! I will devote myself fully to the Cult!"

Nangong Wan pounded his chest in assurance.

Good. You said it yourself—you will dedicate yourself to the Cult.

Since the Cult will one day be mine, refining you into my Soul Refining Banner would be nothing more than fulfilling your promise.

Jiang Jue smiled faintly, his gaze carrying an encouraging look as he regarded Nangong Wan.

For some reason, Nangong Wan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

"Well then, I'll be heading out. Elder Nangong, be sure to keep up your hard work!"

Jiang Jue waved before turning to leave the Xishui Alliance.

"By now, Teacher Xuan must be getting impatient."

Jiang Jue mused to himself.

There was a reason he had delivered the design to Xuan Ziwen just before the holiday—so that Xuan Ziwen would crave it but be unable to act on that desire immediately.

The more he longed for it, the more he would go mad over it.

For a fanatical soul tool researcher like Xuan Ziwen, one could not approach him with conventional methods.

Jiang Jue called this strategy "first suppress, then release"—the longer Xuan Ziwen yearned for it, the easier it would be to win him over.

"So, I'll return to the dormitory first and check the results tomorrow."

Tomorrow marked the official start of classes, and the holiday had yet to end.

Jiang Jue made his way back to the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy and returned to his dormitory.

The next morning, Jiang Jue stretched lazily and sat up from his bed. It had been a long time since he last slept.

Previously, he had always substituted meditation for sleep, but occasionally resting like this felt oddly comfortable.

After getting up and freshening up, Jiang Jue had breakfast at the cafeteria before leisurely making his way to the Third Laboratory.

Ding!

A crisp sound rang out as the laboratory doors slowly opened.

Jiang Jue frowned and instinctively took a step back.

A figure appeared before him in an instant, mere inches away.

It was Xuan Ziwen.

But his condition was terrible—no, downright appalling.

His bloodshot eyes, messy hair resembling a bird's nest, and disheveled clothes spoke volumes. He was even panting heavily.

The moment Xuan Ziwen saw Jiang Jue, his eyes lit up with an intense glow.

He gripped Jiang Jue's shoulders tightly.

(End of Chapter)