Tianzhu (Narration):
After meeting Princess Kelly and the King, Master first took me to the Flame Hole (previously called Flame Hall).
There, he told me to survive without my Ghost Barrier.
As a result, I couldn't stand for even one second.
At most, I could barely survive for five seconds before my Ghost Barrier automatically activated.
So, Master decided to train me in the Monster Folk Cave, a dangerous cave located in the war field.
Now, we were flying in the sky above that cave.
Scene: Tianzhu and Rundie are flying.
Tianzhu:
Master, I thought we would first complete the mission the King gave us?
Rundie:
Hahaha… What difference does it make? That old man always gives me some work whenever I meet him. We'll complete it later. First, your training starts.
Scene: They land in front of the cave entrance.
Tianzhu:
So what are we going to do here?
Rundie:
Hmm… Do you know about guild ranks?
Tianzhu (thinking):
I didn't know there were guilds here, but every guild has ranks.
Tianzhu:
Yes… but not clearly.
Rundie:
Let me explain. Guild ranks are different from your badge ranks.
They start from E Rank and go up to A Rank.
Above that, there are two special ranks—Mythical and Divine.
The monsters in this cave are mostly Mythical Rank, with some A and B Rank monsters.
Tianzhu:
So…?
Rundie:
We came here to transfer monster souls into your body.
In short, not for you—but to make your body stronger.
Tianzhu:
…? I don't understand.
Rundie:
I have a magic called YOUSOUL. With it, I can insert the soul of a monster or animal into a human body. This strengthens both the soul and the body.
Tianzhu (thinking):
So it's like a devour magic? Eating souls to strengthen the body and soul?
Tianzhu:
Then why not use monster body parts too?
Rundie:
? What do you mean?
Scene: They start walking.
Tianzhu:
I mean, we can add monster body parts to our body.
For example, if we add a monster's arm to our arm, our arm stays normal, but when needed, we can convert it into the monster arm.
Rundie:
I see… Interesting. But is it possible?
Tianzhu (thinking):
I read a manhua where a cultivator used beast body parts to become stronger.
But how would I do that? Eating body parts isn't enough… I don't remember the technique.
So… can I create my own magic?
Tianzhu:
I think I can create my own magic.
Rundie:
Is that so?
Tianzhu:
Hm. (nod)
Rundie:
Then after your soul and body improvement, you can make that magic.
Tianzhu:
Okay! But I don't know how much time it will take.
Rundie:
Don't worry. I'll kill all the monsters in this cave. You can freely work on that magic.
Scene: A monster appears—rabbit-like, with four horns, three tails, big teeth, and red eyes.
Rundie:
Oh, just an A Rank monster.
Scene: With a small magic explosion, the rabbit monster dies instantly.
Rundie:
YOUSOUL!
Scene: The monster's soul becomes visible and gets captured in a golden chain, then settles on the ground.
Rundie:
Give me two hours. I'll kill all the monsters and bring their souls to you.
Tianzhu:
You alone?
Rundie:
Don't worry. Grand Master rank is above Divine Rank. And I'm a Fourth-Level Grand Master.
Scene: Rundie leaves. Tianzhu sits there.
Tianzhu (Narration):
After two and a half hours—
Scene: Rundie walks out of the deep cave, covered in blood.
Behind him, countless souls float in the air, each bound by golden chains.
He signals, and all the souls settle on the ground.
Tianzhu:
Wow! I didn't know you were this strong, Master!
Rundie:
You haven't seen anything yet. This is nothing.
Now start devouring those souls. I'm going to give that old man's letter to Jay.
Tianzhu:
Master, but how do I eat souls?
Rundie:
Oh, I forgot… Can't you make a magic for that?
If you can create magic to eat bodies, then create another one for souls.
Scene: Behind the souls, many monster corpses are lying.
Tianzhu:
Hmm… -_-…
Rundie:
Okay, I'll teach you my magic. It's called CHARSO. First—
Tianzhu:
Master, just use it once. I'll learn it.
Rundie:
Huh? Don't joke, kid. This is a powerful magic. Even low-level magic can't be learned just by watching.
Tianzhu:
Just do it, Master!
Rundie:
Kids these days… Fine. CHARSO!
Scene: One soul floats up and starts glowing.
Particles come out and rush into Rundie's mouth, then spread through his whole body.
Rundie:
See? This magic is powerful, but extremely dangerous.
One wrong move, and that soul will take control of your body.
If your focus breaks, the soul you ate will control your body, and your own soul will be trapped inside your body.
Souls can't die or be damaged, so they silently exist inside the body and protect it.
Tianzhu:
I see… CHARSO!
Scene: Tianzhu devours the rabbit monster's soul.
His body starts glowing in different colors—green, blue, red, yellow, pink, white, black…
Tianzhu:
What's happening, Master?
Rundie:
You ate a soul. That's why.
Tianzhu:
But when you did it, nothing happened?
Rundie:
It only happens the first time. I've already eaten many souls before.
Tianzhu:
I see.
Rundie:
Keep eating. I'm leaving.
Scene: Rundie leaves. Tianzhu continues eating souls one by one.
Tianzhu:
It's not painful, but it feels strange. Maybe because I'm eating souls—
Scene: Suddenly, after eating the next soul, Tianzhu's brain feels extreme damage. He screams.
Tianzhu:
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Scene: Rundie is flying in the sky away from the cave. He hears Tianzhu's scream and stops.
Rundie:
Ah… I forgot to tell Tianzhu.
Low-rank souls don't cause pain.
But Mythical and Divine souls cause extreme pain.
It feels like your body is burning in fire, and millions of ants are eating your body parts… Haha… Just thinking about it is scary.
But the pain will disappear. If you want power, you must endure this pain—alone, Tianzhu.
Scene: Tianzhu is screaming in pain.
Tianzhu:
Aaah!! P… Pain Killer!!
Scene: The pain disappears in two seconds. Tianzhu sits calmly again.
Tianzhu:
Good thing I created this magic during my last training.
I got the idea from an old medicine called a painkiller that removes pain.
Now… let's eat the other souls.
Scene: Tianzhu continues devouring souls while using Pain Killer magic to remove the pain.