Chapter 699: Soul Transformation, Embodying the Myriad
Vast spiritual energy swirled around Xiao Ze before gradually settling into calmness. He slowly opened his eyes, and a faint glimmer of brilliance flickered within them. The verdant golden hue of his irises now carried an additional layer of spiritual radiance, making them more vivid and mesmerizing.
However, this enchanting glow disappeared in an instant, leaving his eyes to return to their tranquil state.
"It seems that after the Primal Origin Tree completed its spiritual energy assimilation, the feedback has changed in several ways…" Xiao Ze murmured, intrigued by the new abilities granted by his transformation. But now wasn't the time to explore them fully.
What truly piqued his interest was not just his spiritual energy elevation but the state of his soul.
For a long time, Xiao Ze's soul had remained at the Emperor level, even as he steadily advanced his spiritual practice. While his soul power grew over time, there was never a breakthrough akin to the leap from the Great Heaven Realm to the Emperor Realm.
He had assumed his soul had reached the pinnacle of the Emperor level and required extraordinary circumstances to evolve further. Now, however, the completion of the Primal Origin Tree's transformation had provided that catalyst.
The tree's spiritual energy feedback had purified and elevated his soul, granting it a form of transcendence.
In his perception, his soul essence had become purer, and his soul power had grown by tens or even hundreds of times. The sheer magnitude of this advancement astonished Xiao Ze.
"This improvement surpasses even the leap from the Great Heaven Realm to the Emperor Realm… Could this be the next stage of soul cultivation?"
Curious, he focused on testing this newfound strength. With a thought, a fragment of his will separated, manifesting as a bright, luminous speck before him.
What astounded him was the longevity of this detached fragment. Unlike the temporary nature of ordinary thoughts, this speck of spiritual essence seemed capable of persisting indefinitely.
The implications were staggering.
Typically, separating a piece of one's soul was dangerous, as it weakened the soul and carried a risk of irreversible damage. But this new capability allowed Xiao Ze to shed spiritual fragments with negligible harm, as his enhanced soul could recover its losses within moments.
"This… grants longevity to my spiritual essence?" Xiao Ze marveled, sensing the possibilities it offered.
With a wave of his hand, dozens, then hundreds of luminous specks materialized around him, each glowing with vitality.
"One thought becomes a thousand…"
Encouraged by this discovery, Xiao Ze pushed further, channeling his immense spiritual energy. Ten roots extended from the Primal Origin Tree, transforming into humanoid figures clad in golden armor. Their material shimmered between metal and wood, and they each wielded golden halberds.
Looking at their stoic faces, Xiao Ze added golden masks, completing their formidable appearance.
"Impressive." He nodded in satisfaction.
He then imbued these golden warriors with fragments of his spiritual essence. The moment the fragments merged, an explosive wave of battle intent erupted.
The entire hall was bathed in the violent aura of a battlefield, heavy with the scent of war and the cries of combat.
"It worked!"
The ten golden warriors radiated immense battle intent, stronger than any ordinary soldier could muster. If Xiao Ze repeated this process, he could create an army entirely loyal to his will, capable of wielding devastating force on his behalf.
More importantly, these warriors were connected to him on a spiritual level, allowing him to command them with unmatched precision and efficiency.
"In a way, this truly is 'embodying the myriad,' or perhaps even becoming a legion myself," Xiao Ze mused, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
This discovery opened endless possibilities. His soul's advancement had granted him a unique ability that rivaled the extraordinary divine techniques of the Great Thousand World. The potential of this "Embodied Legion" could one day reach the heights of the Thirty Six Peerless Divine Abilities.
After all, both his Primal Origin Tree and his soul power were infinitely scalable.
Xiao Ze began refining this technique, knowing that with time, it could become a world renowned art.
Hours passed before Xiao Ze finally stretched and stood, satisfied. Before him stood one hundred golden warriors, radiating an aura of raw power.
At his command, the warriors simultaneously unleashed their battle intent, drawing from the sea of intent stored within the Primal Origin Tree. A golden tree manifested above them, its shimmering bark engraved with intricate battle runes.
Xiao Ze counted the runes and smiled.
"Over ten thousand battle runes… I've officially entered the ranks of battle formation masters."
In the ancient classification of battle masters, power was determined by the number of battle runes they could generate. There were four ranks:
Ten Thousand Rune Masters, capable of challenging seventh rank Supremes.
Hundred Thousand Rune Masters, equal to eighth rank Supremes.
Million Rune Masters, formidable enough to contend with ninth rank Supremes.
Ten Million Rune Masters, whose strength rivaled the fabled Heavenly Supremes, capable of obliterating entire planes.
The scene Xiao Ze had witnessed in the bloodstained bamboo slip was a vision of a ten million rune master unleashing their might.
While Xiao Ze's current ten thousand runes were significant, he recognized the gap between himself and ancient legends like the Black Dragon Legion, whose soldiers averaged four thousand runes each.
"One day, my golden warriors will reach that level," Xiao Ze vowed, his eyes burning with determination.
For now, he stored the hundred warriors in a separate dimension he had created. Though his Primal Origin Space could house them, he preferred not to risk contaminating it with foreign energies.
"These warriors aren't ready to replace the Daluo Army yet," he muttered. "For now, I'll focus on strengthening them."
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