27: Planning, the ultimate spirit

A sharp sword comes from grinding, and plum blossoms smell fragrant from bitter cold.

After the rain, the sky clears.

A clear Phoenix cry echoed. A Golden Phoenix swept across the lake surface, elegantly landing on the ground, fully displaying the divine bird's grace.

"They all say Fire Phoenix, Ice Phoenix, but this Golden Phoenix, I guess it's everyone's first time seeing it."

Looking at the Martial Soul Golden Phoenix, Su Ye's eyes sparkled, feeling especially close to it.

This was something he transformed step by step from a humble chicken Martial Soul through fusion to become what it is now.

Having finally seen the results of the cultivation system, how could his heart not be stirred?

Unlike ordinary Phoenix feathers which are semi-transparent, the Golden Phoenix feathers are sharp, thin, yet give a sense of firmness and brightness, like brand new sharp blades.

"Gold, is for respect, for nobility."

"Its appearance is indeed magnificent and exquisite, and even more divine and extraordinary."

The Phoenix God's power of creation could originally simulate other abilities, so naturally, the Golden Phoenix was no exception.

Su Ye was very satisfied with his Martial Soul at this moment, and even more satisfied with the energy inside the Golden Phoenix.

After successively fusing two barrels of thousand-year dark gold fearclaw blood, although it couldn't compare to the thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear itself.

As the Martial Soul owner, and in the Martial Soul possession state, Su Ye could feel the terror of the Golden Phoenix.

If he were to encounter Zhu Zhuyun again, even if he stood still, she wouldn't be able to harm him in the slightest.

Su Ye clenched his fist, which glowed with a layer of dark golden light. That monstrous strength capable of destroying everything caused ripples in the air.

Boom!

The fist smashed into the ground, and the resulting shockwave swept across a hundred meters.

The hard bare ground collapsed instantly like tofu.

With just one punch.

A six-meter diameter deep pit appeared.

Such terrifying power had already surpassed that of a peak strength-type Soul King.

And this was just from fusing the blood of a thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

What if it were a ten-thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear...

A ten-thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's strength is equivalent to a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, or a Title Douluo among humans...

Even fusing just one barrel would be a huge boost in strength.

However, Su Ye knew that these were too far from him.

Just one barrel of thousand-year dark gold fearclaw blood, even with Martial Soul protection, had almost cost him his life.

Fusing the bloodline of a ten-thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear would be no different from suicide!

"Now that my Martial Soul has the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear bloodline and is gradually fusing into the Beamon bloodline, that should be the Ultimate Gold."

"The Ultimate Power of the Golden Dragon Bloodline is strong, but it conflicts and is hostile with the dark gold fearclaw bloodline. Forcing further fusion would likely depend on my body's endurance..."

After thinking, Su Ye smiled freely, not feeling that his first choice was problematic.

For a Martial Soul taking the Ultimate Gold path, fusing the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear bloodline is most suitable.

The power of the Golden Dragon Bloodline is beyond doubt. Beamon also has a golden bloodline, and its defense and strength are no weaker than the Dragon race.

He also fused the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's claws into the Martial Soul Golden Phoenix.

Compared to the blood, fusing these claws was much easier.

Rip—

The Golden Phoenix's claws swept across, immediately tearing open the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's abdominal fur.

"This..." Su Ye's eyes narrowed.

Previously, his ten-thousand-year wolf claws could only cut a bloody mark, and it took a second strike to cut the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's throat.

This shows how perversely strong the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's fur defense is.

"These Golden Phoenix claws likely have eighty to ninety percent of the dark gold fearclaw's power."

"If I rely on flying speed to dive and then suddenly strike with a claw..."

Thinking of that cruel scene, Su Ye's eyes couldn't help but light up. This seemed like it could also be used in conjunction with the Soul Skill 'Scarlet Sky Fire'.

Using the Golden Phoenix's defense to withstand the final explosion of 'Scarlet Sky Fire', he wouldn't need to turn the Golden Phoenix into energy, but could directly attack in physical form.

Physical form breaks defense, harassing the enemy as they release Soul Skills, and finally the explosion which the opponent can only forcefully endure.

A Phoenix-shaped nuclear bomb?

Su Ye's eyes lit up. He could try out this power later.

"All nine Soul Rings now have attribute arrangements, except for Ultimate Spirit."

"Spirit is not a physical element, it can be fused into the Golden Phoenix Martial Soul and will not cause a huge conflict with Ultimate Gold."

"Now my Soul Power can fuse with strength. What if it fuses with Spirit as well...?"

Thinking this, Su Ye's heart grew warm, eager to shout out, "Strength, Soul Power, and Spirit, the three becoming one!!"

Fusion, a long and arduous road ahead~

Not greedy?

That's a bastard!

Having thoroughly plundered the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, Su Ye, carrying a package made from its fur and tendons, transformed into a ball of flame and streaked across the night sky.

"The Evil Eye Tyrant is in the Sun Moon Empire, I can't go there for now. As for Ultimate Spirit, it belongs to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion."

"How about... giving it a try?"

"What if I manage to fuse it?"

A bold idea began to brew in the young man's heart.

...

...

The moon was dim, the stars sparse.

On the other side, in Soto City.

Slender, beautiful legs walked down the street. The woman's devilishly proud figure caused passersby to gulp frantically, their eyes fixated.

"That figure is simply top-notch!"

Such thoughts couldn't help but arise in everyone's minds, their hearts restless.

A dissolute young man's eyes gleamed. He couldn't help but step forward to strike up a conversation, "Beauty, you're alone..."

"Scram!"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were as cold as ice. A simple word forcefully pushed back the young man's words.

"Beauty, don't be so cold. Brother will take you to..."

The young man grinned wickedly, striking a suave pose. He seemed completely unaware of the situation, still hoping to pick up a big bargain.

Boom!

Netherworld Soul Power spread out. Black energy waves swept through like a cold light passing by, flipping over the passersby with ill intentions.

The nearest young man was directly knocked flying, collapsing on the roadside, unconscious.

After merely punishing them, Zhu Zhuqing did not take their lives.

After a while, she arrived at her destination, which was a hotel.

The decoration was different from ordinary hotels, flashy and colorful. Roses at the entrance outlined a woman's seductive figure. It looked like a place for men to seek amusement and pleasure.

Looking at the themed hotel in front of her, Zhu Zhuqing's expression was indifferent, no emotional fluctuations visible in her eyes.

After just a moment, she walked to a hotel across the street.

"Boss, I'd like a superior suite facing the street."

"Alright, please wait a moment."

A few minutes later.

A graceful figure stood by the window. Her dark eyes silently stared at the hotel across the street through the colorful night lights.

Although she had long known that someone was indulging in pleasure in Soto City, she still wanted to see if it was true with her own eyes.

After an unknown amount of time, a blond figure walked out of the hotel across the street.

He casually wrapped his arms around the waists of a pair of sisters. The comfort after having fun was like being drunk, making him feel smug and endlessly happy.

The young man's back disappeared into the night. Zhu Zhuqing slowly let out a breath, a hint of a bitter smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"It seems... he really gave up."

For some reason, Zhu Zhuqing didn't feel much disappointment. Instead, she felt a sense of relief.

He chose to compromise with fate. Perhaps this isn't bad either...

She doesn't need to cling to that engagement either. As long as she finds a way to save her own life, that's enough...

Zhu Zhuqing took out the 《herb manual》. A look of determination flashed in her dark eyes. As long as she had this thing, at least saving her life would be very easy.

In a daze, the girl's mind flashed with someone's funny Sausage lips. She lightly bit her lips, a shallow smile forming.

"Now the entire Medicine Classic is with me. It would be strange if he could bear to part with it!"

"But what if he just doesn't come to Soto City?"

Zhu Zhuqing's fine brows furrowed, and her mood inexplicably began to feel a bit irritable.