Chapter 12 Is Bai Shijie Xuanzi's status in the Soul Beast World really that high? That doesn't seem right, does it?
Above the sky, the image is frozen on the two strange little beasts.
Beyond the sky, the dark world was already in an uproar.
"What on earth is this thing?"
"They look like spirit beasts, but also like spirit entities... and they can actually get along so peacefully with spirit masters?"
"Yeah, that snake was still flicking its tongue and looked pretty fierce, so why is it lying on the guard like a pet?"
The Soul Masters of the Underworld scratched their heads, completely unable to comprehend what was happening before them.
In their worldview, soul beasts and soul masters are mortal enemies; when they meet, it's either you die or I live. How can there be any logic to harmonious coexistence?
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Starry Sky Forest, Core Area.
Unlike the bewildered human soul masters, the eyes of the ferocious beasts here instantly became incredibly sharp.
"That's... a soul?"
A flicker of shock flashed in the golden eyes of the Beast God Emperor Tian. He stared intently at the pale yellow bear in the sky. "Although its form has changed, I can sense that it is indeed the soul aura of a soul beast! And..."
"And they still possess intelligence!"
Brigitte, standing next to him, covered her mouth, looking utterly incredulous.
"Usually, when a soul beast dies, it becomes a soul ring, and its soul dissipates, leaving only its most primal resentment or obsession. But this little bear, it's actually yawning? It actually has emotions?"
"It has lost its physical body but retained its complete intelligence, and can even exist among humans in the form of an energy body..."
The Demon King's aged voice trembled slightly, "This is simply... an unbelievable method! What exactly did the Xuanzi of that world do?"
An unprecedented curiosity spread through the minds of these top-tier ferocious beasts.
They vaguely sensed that this so-called "unknown thing" might have a huge impact on the fate of the soul beast race.
...
Just as everyone was focused on the moment, Huo Yuhao, standing in the sky, asked the question that had been on everyone's mind.
[In the scene, Huo Yuhao looked at the two small beasts, couldn't help but swallow, and asked curiously, "Big Brother Beibei, Sister Xiaoya, what are those...behind those two guards? They look so magical."]
"Oh, that one."
[Beibei smiled, a hint of pride in her voice, "That's called—a soul spirit."]
"Soul?" Huo Yuhao blinked; it was a term he had never heard before.
"That's right," Tang Ya chimed in, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "This is one of our Elder Xuan's great inventions! It's only been popularized in the last few years, and now it's Shrek Academy's core technology!"
Soul!
This brand-new term struck the hearts of everyone in the underworld like a heavy hammer.
Was it invented by Xuanzi?
Xuanzi, who only knows how to eat chicken legs, actually managed to invent something like this?
Oh no, it's that "God King Xuanzi".
...
Huo Yuhao still looked bewildered: "What...what's a soul spirit used for? Does it replace a soul ring?"
"It's not just about replacing spirit rings."
[Beibei patiently explained, "Elder Xuan proposed this concept to solve two major problems. First, it was to enable Soul Masters to obtain greater power;]
"Secondly, it's also to protect the ecosystem of spirit beasts and alleviate the increasingly acute conflict between humans and spirit beasts."
"Therefore, he used his extraordinary abilities and his excellent relationship with the Star Dou Great Forest to eventually develop this method that allows soul beasts to continue to live in another form."
Before the audience in the dark world could react, Huo Yuhao had already grasped the key point.
"Wait a minute..." Huo Yuhao's eyes widened. "Brother Bei Bei, you're saying that Elder Xuan and the Star Dou Great Forest have... a very good relationship?"
This not only shocked Huo Yuhao, but also struck the people in the underworld as absurd.
Human powerhouses have a good relationship with the gathering place of spirit beasts? Are you kidding me? How many spirit beasts does Shrek Academy hunt every year? The Star Dou Great Forest is lucky if they don't hate Shrek, let alone have a good relationship with them!
However, Tang Ya waved her hand dismissively, saying, "Oh, it's more than just good, it's incredibly good!"
"It's said that Elder Xuan and Di Tian, the 'Beast God' of the Star Dou Great Forest, are close friends who often drink and chat together! Even the ferocious beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest that are over 100,000 years old respectfully address Elder Xuan as 'Elder Xuan' or 'Your Majesty'!"
boom--!!!
These words caused an uproar in the underworld.
"puff--!!!"
Xuanzi, who was drinking outside Shrek Academy, suddenly spat out a mouthful of liquor, choking and coughing repeatedly.
"Cough cough cough... What?! Me from the White World was drinking and chatting with Di Tian?!"
Xuanzi's eyes widened as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "Was I crazy in that world? Calling those beasts brothers? Di Tian wanted to flatten our Shrek Academy, yet he would drink with me?"
Meanwhile, in the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian also had a strange expression on his face.
"Me and that old geezer... drinking?" Di Tian's lips twitched involuntarily. "Even though it's a parallel world, the imagery... is really hard to accept."
But Biji seemed thoughtful: "If the Xuanzi of that world really became the God-King, then it's not impossible for him to speak to the Lord on equal terms. But... what does this have to do with souls?"
...
[In the sky above, Bei Bei continued to explain the core mechanisms of soul spirits to Huo Yuhao.]
"In simple terms, a soul spirit is a soul beast that, voluntarily or under special circumstances, sacrifices its physical body to enter into an equal contract with the soul master."
"This approach is extremely beneficial to both sides; it's a true win-win situation!"
Huo Yuhao listened intently: "A win-win situation? What are the specific benefits?"
[BeiBei held up one finger: "First of all, for us Soul Masters, fusing with a Soul Spirit not only grants us Soul Rings, but because Soul Spirits possess intelligence, the Soul Skills they can bestow upon a Soul Master are often stronger and more compatible than ordinary Soul Rings! Furthermore, a powerful Soul Spirit can even grant a Soul Master multiple Soul Rings and Soul Skills as their strength increases!"]
"This means we don't need to hunt a soul beast every ten levels, greatly reducing the risks associated with killing and hunting soul beasts."
"Secondly, in battle, the spirit can detach from the spirit master's body and fight independently, essentially providing an extra, telepathically connected ally!"
These words left the Soul Masters of the Underworld speechless.
Can a single spirit be given multiple spirit rings?
Can it operate independently?
If that's true, wouldn't the combat power of the Soul Masters in the White World be far superior to that of their side?
But what's even more shocking is yet to come.
[Beibei continued, "And for soul beasts, the benefits are unimaginable."]
"Although soul beasts have long lifespans, they still have an end, and they must also face heavenly tribulations. If they fail to overcome the tribulation, they will perish."
"But if they become spirits, they essentially exist in another life form, dependent on the spirit master. Although they lose their physical bodies, they retain their consciousness and memories."
"Most importantly—"
[Beibei's voice became solemn and sacred, "If the Soul Master who signs a contract with him is able to cultivate into a god in the future and ascend to the God Realm..."]
"Then, as spirit beasts, they will also ascend to the God Realm along with the spirit masters! They will gain eternal life and truly transcend the mortal realm!"
quiet.
This time, the underworld fell into an even longer period of silence than before.
Everyone was stunned by this concept.
"To become a god...to live forever..."
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian's breathing instantly became heavy.
He lived for over 800,000 years, for what? Wasn't it to become a god? Wasn't it to escape that damned heavenly tribulation?
However, after the Dragon God's fall, the path for soul beasts to become gods was severed. This is the greatest pain in the hearts of all soul beasts.
But now, the Xuanzi of the white world in the sky has actually opened up a completely new path?
"To become a god by attaching oneself to a human... It sounds humiliating, but if it's true..."
Greed and desire gleamed in the eyes of the Demon King. "Then this is indeed the only hope for the Soul Beast race!"
"No wonder...no wonder the Star Dou Great Forest of that world respected Xuanzi so much."
Biji muttered to herself, "This isn't just inventing a technology; it's clearly giving the Soul Beast race a direct path to the heavens!"
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The Dark World, human society.
Those who had been mocking Bai Shijie for having "no entry requirements" and relying on "luck to get in" all shut their mouths now, their faces burning with embarrassment.
"Is this...is this the vision of the Divine King Xuanzi?"
An old Soul Master said tremblingly, "We're still struggling with whether we can kill more Soul Beasts to obtain Soul Bones, while they've already started thinking about how to bring Soul Beasts with them to become gods?"
"This is incredible... This concept is ten thousand years ahead of us!"
"If I could also have a spirit, wouldn't my combat power double? And I wouldn't have to worry about not being able to find a suitable spirit ring in the future?"
Envy, jealousy, and hatred shone in the eyes of countless Soul Masters.
"In comparison, our Xuanzi here..."
Someone couldn't help but mutter under their breath, "Besides eating chicken legs, throwing tantrums, and resorting to corporal punishment, they don't seem to have done anything worthwhile..."
Shh! Keep your voice down! Don't let anyone hear you!
Although no one dared to say it outright, the seed of a clear distinction between superior and inferior had already been planted deep in their hearts.
Xuanzi of the White World is not only powerful and has a broad vision, but now even his scientific research ability is so extraordinary.
How can this be considered a parallel universe counterpart?
This is the difference between someone else's child and your own unruly child!
(End of chapter)