Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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Return to the Star Dou Forest!

After five full hours of absorption, the 50,000-year-old spirit bone, extracted from the head of the sacred phantom demon ape, was finally fully absorbed by Dugu Yan.

Her eyes snapped open, glinting with divine light. Behind her, countless points of spiritual light faintly coalesced into the form of her martial soul—the Jade Phosphor Dragon.

Moments later, the strange phenomena gradually dissipated. Dugu Yan's eyes returned to their vivid green hue. She jumped up in delight, her gaze sweeping over Wang Li, who was meditating, and Dugu Bo, who stood guard.

Dugu Yan exclaimed in surprise: 

"Grandfather, what's happening with Xiao Li?" 

Dugu Bo glanced at Wang Li and explained: 

"He said he's only a hair's breadth away from breaking through the 59th rank. If he succeeds, he'll become a 15-year-old quasi-Soul Emperor at rank 60. Tsk tsk..." 

Then, Dugu Bo turned to Dugu Yan, his expression brimming with excitement. A 50,000-year-old head spirit bone brought immense enhancements. He spoke solemnly: 

"Yan Yan, how do you feel? What kind of improvements has this spirit bone given you?" 

Dugu Yan gave Wang Li a deep look. It seemed she would need to intensify her cultivation and concoct new poisons; otherwise, she would fall behind him again. 

Retracting her gaze, Dugu Yan explained: 

"The Spirit-Converging Wisdom Skull, as its name suggests, primarily grants a massive boost to my spiritual power. The benefits are extensive—whether for cultivation, combat, absorbing spirit rings, or crafting poisons—it'll make everything much more efficient." 

"Additionally, it grants me a powerful single-target attack skill called 'Breaking Devil's Light' or 'Jade Phosphor Breaking Devil's Light.' It uses my eyes as a medium to materialize my spiritual power and fire it in the form of a beam. Since I don't have many active attack skills, this allows me to be far more proactive in combat." 

"The inclusion of 'Jade Phosphor' in the name is due to its integration with my martial soul. This fusion produces a special effect: once activated, it emits an oppressive aura. For lower-quality martial souls or spirit beasts, this aura induces fear, shattering their will." 

"If I fire the Breaking Devil's Light, it consumes significant spiritual energy. However, merely activating the light for its oppressive effect consumes far less energy, making it incredibly practical for me." 

After hearing this, Dugu Bo couldn't help but burst into laughter: 

"As expected of a 50,000-year-old spirit bone! The Spirit Hall sure was generous this time. The Jade Phosphor Breaking Devil's Light not only intimidates opponents during battle but also enables proactive attacks. Truly a practical and formidable ability!" 

Dugu Yan once again turned her gaze to Wang Li. Her gains were tremendous, but catching up to him would require a lot more effort.

At this moment, Dugu Bo's laughter subsided. Dugu Yan was already awake, but Wang Li had yet to come out of his cultivation state. Dugu Bo then said: 

"Yan Yan, since you're awake, keep an eye on Xiao Li. I'll go get something for you both to eat." 

Dugu Yan nodded in response and replied: 

"Alright, Grandfather!" 

With that, Dugu Bo activated his soul power and flew out of the cave. 

After Dugu Bo left, Dugu Yan paced around, eventually finding a large rock. She dusted off the surface, sat down, and stared at Wang Li in a daze for a while. Then, she retrieved a brand-new book from her storage soul tool and began reading.

Although the book was new, its contents were profound and vast. It recorded the entirety of the Tang Sect's poison-related knowledge and inheritance.

Wang Li had spent significant effort meticulously transcribing it all before handing it to Dugu Yan. 

Now, with multiple inheritances at her disposal, Dugu Yan only needed to fully comprehend and master them to become a grandmaster in the art of poison. 

Meanwhile, on the other side, Dugu Bo had successfully hunted prey. The Star Dou Forest, rich in resources and teeming with spirit beasts, had provided him with a hundred-year-old Star-Spotted Spirit Pig. Along with it, he had gathered a variety of wild fruits, which he carried back to the cave. 

Wang Li had no idea how long he had been cultivating. All he knew was that as his soul power circulated and refined the gathered energy, it rapidly expanded, pushing him to a new level. 

He had broken through. At level 60 soul power, he now only needed a soul ring of suitable age, type, and quality to become a Soul Emperor. 

When he awoke, a delightful aroma immediately filled his senses. His nose twitched, and he couldn't help but exclaim: 

"What a delicious smell!" 

Dugu Yan's excited voice rang out: 

"Xiao Li, you're awake! Hurry over! Grandpa roasted a Star-Spotted Spirit Pig—it smells amazing! Just sprinkle a little salt, and it's absolutely delicious!" 

Wang Li followed the voice to see Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan outside the cave, preparing a whole roasted pig. The pig's skin was golden and glossy, its aroma tantalizing, making his mouth water instantly. 

He quickly got up and dashed over. 

"I'm coming, I'm coming! How long was I cultivating for? I wake up, and you're already roasting a pig!" 

Dugu Bo glanced at Wang Li, looking him over before asking curiously: 

"About ten hours or so. Broke through successfully, didn't you?" 

Standing in front of them, Wang Li grinned and replied: 

"Smoothly, too. As long as I find a suitable spirit beast and obtain a soul ring, I'll become a Soul Emperor. Yan Yan, you've finished absorbing your spirit bone too—your gains must have been huge." 

Dugu Yan, clearly satisfied with her progress, once again explained the effects of the Jade Phosphor Breaking Devil's Light to Wang Li. 

Wang Li was astonished after hearing it. 

"That's incredibly practical. Compared to Tang San's Purple Demon Light, the essence of yours lies in its single-target spiritual materialization attack." 

Although Dugu Yan hadn't cultivated the Purple Demon Eyes or absorbed the Piercing Autumn Dew, her spirit bone's fusion with her martial soul gave it an additional terrifying spiritual pressure effect. Overall, it was excellent. 

At that moment, Dugu Yan handed Wang Li a pig leg. She placed it on a large leaf, sprinkled some salt on it, and said, 

"Here, it's ready to eat." 

Wang Li thanked her, pulled out a dagger, and cut the meat into smaller pieces. He eagerly picked up a piece and popped it into his mouth. 

The meat was bursting with flavor. Despite the lack of elaborate seasonings, the freshness of a hundred-year-old spirit beast made it taste exceptional. 

Between bites of meat, Dugu Bo asked: 

"For your sixth soul ring, do you have any specific spirit beast in mind?" 

Wang Li paused, his expression turning serious. 

"My fifth soul ring came from a nearly 30,000-year-old Dream Flower Sprite. It had both life and spiritual attributes, significantly enhancing both my physical and spiritual power." 

"So, for my sixth soul ring, I'm planning to challenge a 50,000-year-old spirit beast. However, such spirit beasts are already incredibly rare—beast-type spirit beasts are hard to find, and plant-type ones are even rarer." 

"I've identified a few potential spirit beasts," Wang Li said. "When the time comes, I'll use my domain to conduct a thorough search. We'll start in the Star Dou Forest. If that doesn't work, we'll move on to special valleys or mountain ranges."

Dugu Bo listened, astonished. 

"Your fifth soul ring was 30,000 years, and now you're aiming for a 50,000-year soul ring for your sixth. At this rate, your seventh soul ring might be around 80,000 years, and for the eighth… you're probably thinking of challenging a 100,000-year soul ring, aren't you?" 

Wang Li nodded, smiling confidently. 

"I've consumed so many celestial herbs and have these incredible resources. I have to push my limits and try to absorb the best soul rings possible. When I reach level 80, I'll head to the Great Snow Mountains in the Extreme North." 

"That white-haired elder from last time mentioned gifting me a 100,000-year soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone. I'm certain it wasn't without strings attached. Whatever he wants, by then, I should be strong enough to negotiate with him." 

Dugu Bo pondered for a moment, then looked at Wang Li. 

"When the time comes, I'll go with you. A 100,000-year soul beast is as fearsome as a Titled Douluo. If it can take on a human form, then it's definitely not simple." 

Hearing their conversation, Dugu Yan's lingering worries were finally put to rest. With Wang Li's head spirit bone, the celestial herbs he had consumed, and her grandfather's protection, reaching level 80 and absorbing a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone wasn't out of the question. 

The three then focused on finishing their meal. Once their stomachs were full, they packed the leftovers into their storage soul tools and cleaned up the site. After a brief rest, they set off to search for the spirit beast needed for Wang Li's sixth soul ring. 

Wang Li fully activated his Blue Silver Domain, expanding its range to cover several kilometers. Using it, he began a meticulous search. 

Even in the resource-rich Star Dou Forest, finding a 50,000-year-old plant-type soul beast was no easy task. 

Thus began their hunt, which stretched over four to five days. They gradually ventured into the forest's core region, where powerful spirit beasts were more common. 

There, they encountered several formidable beasts, including the Man-Faced Demon Spider, the White-Eyed Demon Tiger, the Scaled Crocodile King, and the Moonlight Deer King—each exuding the intimidating aura of a ten-thousand-year soul beast. 

However, with the Blue Silver Domain's ability to conceal their presence, Wang Li ensured that he, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan avoided any direct confrontations. 

At last, a glimmer of excitement appeared in Wang Li's eyes. 

In his perception, a vibrant life force emerged. Following the trail, Wang Li located its source. 

At the summit of a mountain stood an extraordinary tree, towering into the sky. Its canopy spread out like an emerald umbrella, lush and verdant. It appeared to be ever-green, ever-renewing, as if it would never wither. 

"Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years!" 

Wang Li felt a surge of excitement. True to its name, the tree possessed incredible vitality, almost as if it would never wither. It could live for ten thousand years, stay green for ten thousand years, and no matter how time passed, it would remain unchanged. 

The "Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years" had a unique ability: it could solidify energy and form a special seal. If an opponent was caught within it, they would have little chance of escaping. 

Hundreds, thousands, or even ten thousand years—no matter how much time passed, the seal would never dissipate. If the sealed life was considered dead, it was not entirely accurate, as they were still alive within the seal. If they were alive, they could not escape it, which made it no different from being dead. 

Therefore, "Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years" was an extremely terrifying soul beast. 

"This Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years... four thousand years? Five thousand years?" 

Wang Li scrutinized it for a long time, his gaze focused. 

"At least six thousand years. This level of soul beast—this one's it!" 

Turning to Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, Wang Li spoke confidently: 

"Grandfather, Sister Yan, stay behind me. I've found the soul beast I need for my sixth soul ring—the Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years, over fifty thousand years old. Absorbing its soul ring will definitely give me a massive boost." 

Without waiting for a reply, Wang Li leaped forward, using his Instant Step and Sprinting Foot to weave through the trees with lightning speed, agile and swift. 

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan followed closely behind, but Dugu Bo's expression was grim. The Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years—over fifty thousand years old—was a tricky soul beast. 

While it wasn't overly aggressive, its unique ability could seal even those stronger than it. 

A short while later, they reached the location of the Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years. 

Wang Li had already come up with a plan and turned to Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan. 

"Grandfather, Sister Yan, stay on the outer perimeter and help keep other soul beasts from interfering. If something goes wrong, you'll be able to assist me." 

"I want to try taking it down alone. The last time I hunted the Dreamflower Demon, it gave me a soul bone. This one's over fifty thousand years old, so if it drops a soul bone, it'll be top-tier." 

Dugu Bo was shocked. 

"Little Li, are you serious? This is a fifty-thousand-year soul beast. Do you really think you can kill it?" 

Wang Li smiled with confidence. 

"I'm just going to give it a shot. It's not like I'll lose anything." 

After a moment of hesitation, Dugu Bo agreed. With him nearby, he could offer help if anything went wrong. 

"Alright, but be careful!" 

He then turned to Dugu Yan. 

"Yan Yan, let's stay further back so we don't get in his way." 

Once they moved away, Wang Li stood alone on a large rock, gazing up at the towering Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years. He summoned his martial soul and activated his domain. 

His Blue Silver Domain expanded, drawing energy from every Blue Silver Grass within a kilometer radius, enhancing his power. 

He began with his first soul skill, chanting: 

"Mo Yu Divine Bamboo Spear!" 

Vast vines of Blue Silver transformed into a forest of Mo Yu Divine Bamboo Spears, and this time, Wang Li showed no hesitation. The barrage of spears gleamed with deadly intent. 

Boom! Boom! Boom! 

The Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years trembled as energy quickly condensed around it, forming a crystalline wall. It was enraged, and its aura surged. 

The collision between the spear forest and the crystalline wall was mutually destructive. The wall shattered, its crystals scattering across the ground, only to dissipate back into energy. The spears snapped, losing their emerald shine, reverting to Blue Silver Vines. 

Wang Li's third and fourth soul rings flashed, activating his Frenzied Dance and Infinite Plunder. His attributes surged by 50%, and his energy absorption grew relentless. 

"Ice Poison, Fire Poison—these are my deadliest moves now!" 

The Ice and Fire Poison seeped through the crystalline defenses of the Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years, gradually corroding and breaking them down. 

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! 

The towering canopy, which had once seemed impenetrable, now swayed violently. Each leaf shimmered with light. 

Wang Li's heart tightened, and he immediately focused all of his mental energy to unleash the ferocious aura within his martial soul, striking directly at the soul of the Evergreen for Ten Thousand Years. 

He didn't want to find out if he could escape a seal once trapped. 

Boom! 

The fierce aura struck with devastating force, and the once-glowing leaves of the tree dimmed, falling one by one to the ground. 

Though it appeared unchanged externally, its aura had weakened. Wang Li's attack had clearly caused it significant damage. 

(End of Chapter)