Douluo Continent: Disciple Tang San, righteous yet evil

Chapter 217 Condensing the Fourth Soul Core, Ye Lingling Takes the Initiative

"This is the energy contained within a million-year-old soul beast; it's truly terrifying!"

Lin Mu felt the surge of soul power within his body and exclaimed in amazement. Not only had he broken through to level 99, but he had even touched the threshold of level 100. He truly lived up to his reputation as a million-year-old soul beast.

In addition, his ninth spirit ring transformed into a three-attribute spirit ring of water, thunder, and metal, and he also possessed a million-year-old torso spirit bone.

Now that his soul power is close to level 100 and he has collected all six soul bones, he will definitely be able to condense a fourth soul core.

"Oh right, there are still three divine tests."

Lin Mu placed his index and middle fingers together on the brand between his eyebrows, and the three colors of the brand merged into a strange pattern.

He originally thought that after reaching level 99, only one assessment would be unlocked, but unexpectedly, three assessments were actually unlocked.

Just as he was about to check the assessment tasks, a blue light suddenly shone.

Immediately afterwards, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover flew from the soul tool into the sky, and a phantom of a hundred-meter-tall giant appeared, which was the divine thought left by the Sea God inside the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

"One person actually passed three divine trials? No, he also seems to have mastered the water element."

The sea god's divine sense was filled with disbelief. This human was so extraordinary that he could attract three gods to fight over him.

Such a coveted prize even tempted him to consider vying for the successor.

Just then, Lin Mu had finished reviewing the assessment tasks when he suddenly sensed the divine thought of the Sea God above his head and felt a sense of foreboding.

In the past, he might have had some ideas about the Sea God's legacy, mainly because he wanted to take advantage of it.

But he's already at level ninety-nine and is being targeted by three deities, yet he has no interest in inheriting the Sea God's legacy.

"No, we must give this to the mistress as soon as possible."

"Tuo Na Duo, power!"

Thinking of this, Lin Mu flashed and immediately grabbed the Vast Ocean Universe Cover in his hand. Before the Sea God's divine sense could react, he transformed into a streak of azure light that streaked across the sky and flew tens of thousands of meters away in the blink of an eye.

The Sea God's divine sense wanted to say something more, but because it was too far from the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, it fell into a deep sleep.

A few minutes later, Lin Mu returned to the deck of the Merry.

At this moment, Captain Jack, who had been waiting impatiently, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lin Mu return and immediately went to greet him.

"Your Majesty, a terrifying tremor suddenly came from the direction of the Demon Whale Sea just now, which almost capsized the Merry. Fortunately, you are unharmed."

His tone carried a hint of relief at surviving a disaster.

In his opinion, it was already a stroke of luck that Lin Mu was able to escape unscathed after going to the Demon Whale Sea alone, since the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was no ordinary 100,000-year-old soul beast.

"Captain Jack is overthinking it. Since I dare to go to the Demon Whale Sea, I naturally have absolute confidence."

Lin Mu replied calmly.

In fact, he could have defeated the Deep Sea Demon Whale King head-on, but there was no need for that.

Since the decision to kill has already been made, it would seem hypocritical to feign righteousness and engage in a head-on duel with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

Moreover, doing so would inevitably result in some injuries, and what does it matter if the means are a little cruel as long as the goal is achieved?

Seeing Lin Mu's calm and composed demeanor, Captain Jack had an absurd thought pop into his mind.

"Could he have killed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King?"

However, he immediately dismissed the thought.

No matter how powerful Lin Mu is, he is still just a land-based Soul Master. How could he possibly be a match for the Deep Sea Demon Whale King?

Lin Mu offered no explanation, but walked straight up to Tang San, handed him the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, and instructed him, "Little San, quickly absorb this; it will greatly benefit you."

"Thank you, Master."

Looking at the strange object in his hand, Tang San had some doubts, but out of trust in his master, he nodded in agreement. Next, Lin Mu returned to his room, sat cross-legged on his bed, and began to condense his fourth soul core.

As for the divine assessment, he never even considered completing it, not because the assessment task was difficult, but because it was too easy.

Once he chooses which godhood to inherit and fuses with the corresponding artifact, he will have completed the test.

This is no different from giving away a divine position for free.

If he wasn't mistaken, these deities had probably deliberately lowered the difficulty of the assessment to the minimum in order to compete for successors.

After all, he has now reached the pinnacle of Soul Master, and could even be considered a demigod.

Even if some tests are set up, they have no real effect. Naturally, they are not willing to miss out on such a promising successor.

But the simpler the assessment, the more determined Lin Mu became to create his own divine position.

If one accepts the inheritance of one of the gods, his other elemental abilities will inevitably be restricted.

Therefore, it is clear that only creating one's own divine position is the most suitable for oneself.

Several hours later, Lin Mu successfully condensed an earth-attribute soul core.

"Water and fire are incompatible, making it far more difficult to condense the last soul core than ever before."

Lin Mu sighed helplessly. He originally wanted to condense a water-attribute soul core in one go, but he was rejected by the fire-attribute soul core.

It seems that to condense a water-attribute soul core, one must borrow the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

However, before that, he needs to subdue several more spirits and obtain more faith power to increase the success rate of creating his own godhood.

Otherwise, even if he successfully condensed his fifth soul core, his soul power would not break through level 100.

This is the constraint of the rules of heaven and earth.

Even at that time, Lin Mu was confident that his strength was comparable to that of a god, or even stronger than a second-level god, but he still did not break through to level 100.

Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Ye Lingling walked in carrying dinner.

"Brother Lin Mu, have you finished your cultivation?"

"Um--"

Seeing Ye Lingling's somewhat reserved demeanor, Lin Muqiang suppressed his thoughts.

He wasn't in a hurry to create his own godhood, since he had plenty of time to complete those two tasks.

He then reached out and pulled Ye Lingling over, teasingly saying, "Lingling, you were so proactive before, why are you shy now?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling blushed, and the image of fighting alongside Sister A Yin against Brother Lin Mu flashed through her mind.

The key point is that she took the initiative to ask for it.

Fortunately, Sister Yin was understanding and not only did not make fun of her, but also helped her share the burden.

Seeing the mischievous smile on Lin Mu's lips, Ye Lingling, emboldened by some unknown source, immediately grabbed his hand and tucked it into her clothes.

In an instant, Lin Mu touched soft and smooth skin.

Lin Mu truly didn't expect her to do this.

Most importantly, this is in stark contrast to Ye Lingling's usual quiet and elegant demeanor. Her previous struggle with A Yin revealed her inner hunger.

"Hmm~"

Ye Lingling bit her lip tightly, her fair legs pressed together beneath her skirt, and her eyes gradually became hazy.

(End of this chapter)