Chapter 698: The Primal Origin Supreme Body
Within the Daluo Flame Pool, a faint yet imposing wave of energy rippled outward from the sea of battle intent. Though subtle, the energy carried an undeniable force, stirring the blood of those present and evoking echoes of earth shaking battles in their minds.
The commanders recognized this sensation immediately it was the distinct aura of a spirit of battle intent, something they had dreamed of achieving. Only by mastering battle intent to an extraordinary degree could one condense such a spirit for an army.
To their dismay, despite years of effort, the commanders had never succeeded in condensing a spirit for the Daluo Army. Yet Xiao Ze, who had only spent a few days with the army, had accomplished what they could not. Their emotions were a mix of admiration and frustration.
Among them, Feng Huo gazed at the colossal, thousand meter long sword that had emerged from the battle intent. His tone was puzzled.
"Why is the spirit of battle intent for the Daluo Army a greatsword? This doesn't seem to match the nature of our army."
His question was valid. Typically, the shape of a spirit of battle intent was influenced by the habits and beliefs of the army, reflecting the figure they followed. For instance, the Nine Nether Troop under Mu Chen had condensed a spirit resembling the Nine Netherbird, as their loyalty lay with the Nine Nether.
The Daluo Army, however, served a master as enigmatic as Mandala, who rarely revealed herself and had no affinity for swords. So why would their battle spirit take the form of a sword?
At that moment, Xiao Ze emerged from the sea of battle intent, a streak of spiritual energy carrying him effortlessly into the air. He landed before the group, a smile lighting his face.
"The Daluo Army is a blade in Mandala's hand," Xiao Ze explained calmly. "It exists to cut down obstacles and clear the way for her."
Hearing this, Mandala couldn't help but smile faintly. "Since when were you so good with words?"
Xiao Ze chuckled, but his gaze carried a hint of anticipation as it shifted to Mandala. Her presence could mean only one thing: the pill auction had concluded. If that were the case, she likely carried a significant amount of Supreme Spiritual Liquid something Xiao Ze desperately needed.
Mandala seemed to pick up on his eagerness and rolled her eyes. She retrieved a jade bottle from her storage bracelet, the aura of which exuded overwhelming vitality and spiritual energy.
"This is the result of the pill auction," she said. "I've already deducted the one million Supreme Spiritual Liquid you owed me. The rest is yours."
She casually tossed the bottle to Xiao Ze, who caught it with a grin of delight.
"Thank you, Mandala," he said sincerely.
Behind her, the five commanders watched their exchange in stunned silence. It was clear that Mandala's attitude toward Xiao Ze was far more cordial than that of a typical superior and subordinate.
"Go ahead and train," Mandala said, her tone light. "I'm curious to see the methods you brought from the lower realm. Don't keep me waiting too long."
She gestured for Xiao Ze to follow her, and the two of them disappeared into the distance, leaving the commanders standing in awe.
Mandala's parting words echoed in the air:
"Train the Daluo Army properly. You couldn't even form a spirit of battle intent without Xiao Ze!"
The commanders exchanged wry smiles, muttering under their breaths.
"Who could possibly compare to Xiao Ze? He's a monster."
Still, as their gazes turned back to the lingering sword of battle intent in the sea, their eyes burned with determination. If they could study the traces left behind by Xiao Ze, perhaps they, too, could grasp a deeper understanding of battle intent.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ze returned to the side palace, eager to immerse himself in cultivation.
The jade bottle revealed an astonishing sight as he released its contents: a cascading river of Supreme Spiritual Liquid, its brilliance illuminating the entire chamber.
The sheer volume of the liquid took Xiao Ze's breath away. Fifteen million drops.
Such an amount was staggering, enough to purchase a saint level artifact treasures coveted even by those at the Earth Supreme stage for their significant impact in high level battles.
"Fifteen million…" Xiao Ze muttered, shaking his head in amazement. He understood that this windfall was due to the perfect timing of the Great Hunting War.
With numerous factions preparing for the deadly competition, they were desperate to enhance their strength, turning the auction into a frenzy. Xiao Ze's pills had been exactly what they needed, sparking fierce bidding wars.
Even those hesitant to bid were forced to compete, fearing the potential consequences of their enemies obtaining the pills and gaining an edge in the coming conflict.
Sitting cross legged, Xiao Ze guided the river of Supreme Spiritual Liquid into his body. The energy surged toward the Primal Origin Tree, which glowed faintly as it absorbed the influx of power.
Time slipped by as Xiao Ze cultivated. When he finally emerged from his trance, he felt a profound sense of renewal.
The Primal Origin Tree within him had fully converted its essence into spiritual energy, completing its long awaited transformation. As a bonus, the tree's feedback had caused his soul power to surge, achieving a new level of strength.
"Beyond the Emperor level of soul power…" Xiao Ze mused. "I'm not sure what lies ahead, but the quality of my soul has improved tremendously."
The fifteen million drops of Supreme Spiritual Liquid had also pushed the Primal Origin Tree's height to 8.9 million meters, placing Xiao Ze firmly at the peak of the eighth rank of Supreme.
"It won't be long before I reach the ninth rank," he murmured. Yet, his thoughts were interrupted by a startling realization as he examined the changes in the tree.
"I already possess a Supreme Body?"
Within the glowing tree, a towering figure over a thousand meters tall took shape a projection of Xiao Ze himself.
The figure radiated a soft golden light, exuding a gentle warmth. Yet, Xiao Ze could sense the immense destructive power lying dormant within it, akin to his Primal Origin Heavenly Flame.
"This body… its nature is so similar to the Primal Origin Flame. I'll call it the Primal Origin Supreme Body."
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