Douluo Continent: Starting with the Tiger Emperor Template

Curse power originates from negative emotions, and the soul, especially a tormented, imprisoned soul filled with despair and fear, is undoubtedly the ultimate vessel for negative emotions.

If he could convert these souls into magical power and absorb them, his cultivation level would definitely improve significantly.

Just then, deep within the sea of ​​consciousness, the dormant gray bead suddenly lit up.

Electrolux's voice echoed in my mind, old and solemn:

"I advise you not to do that."

Lu Ren's fingers paused slightly.

"The feeling of absorbing other people's souls is not pleasant."

Electrolux's voice carried a rare hint of solemnity.

"Every wisp of soul contains the memories, emotions, and obsessions of the original owner in life."

"What you are absorbing is not just a ball of energy, but their entire lives."

"Those memories will flood your mind, those emotions will overwhelm your spirit, those obsessions will entangle your consciousness..."

He paused, his voice lowering.

"I have lived for countless years and have seen countless cultivators who have embarked on this path. Not one of them has been able to maintain their original heart to the end."

Lu Ren remained silent for a moment.

Then he sighed.

"That's true."

His gaze fell on the soul bead, looking at the points of light of souls trapped within it.

They floated slowly inside the sphere of light, like a group of lost souls who couldn't find their way home.

"But all things considered, there were still gains."

Lu Ren withdrew his hand, his tone returning to calm.

"For example, as long as I kill these evil spirit masters, their bodies will unleash a much larger amount of magical power than ordinary people."

"I can absorb this magical power to improve my cultivation."

The evil soul masters who just died, from Soul Saint to Soul Emperor, from Soul King to Soul Sect, each of them unleashed a large amount of curse power at the moment of death.

The curse power was so dense it almost solidified, surging wildly into his body, being absorbed and compressed by his meridians, and finally settling.

That's why he was drawn here.

The evil spirit master is practically a tailor-made experience pack for him.

"As for these souls..."

Lu Ren raised his right hand, spread his five fingers, and aimed his palm at the soul bead.

"I'll help with the chanting and prayers."

Reversal technique, external release.

Warm, positive energy surged from his palm, pouring into the hazy soul bead in the disguised form of soul power.

The moment the positive energy touched the Soul Pearl, the hazy gray light film began to dissolve.

It was like ice and snow meeting the sun, like darkness meeting the dawn.

Inside the Soul Orb, the trapped soul points of light stopped floating at the same moment.

They all turned towards Lu Ren, as if gazing at the boy who had brought them liberation.

Then, positive energy overwhelmed them.

The soul beads, corrupted by evil magic, completely dissipated under the cleansing of positive energy. The soul light spots broke free from the binding of the soul beads and transformed into soft beams of light, slowly rising towards the dome of the stone chamber.

With each beam of light that rose, Lu Ren could feel a faint warmth.

That was the last act of kindness the soul showed him before it departed.

Lu Ren withdrew his hand and watched the points of light disappear into the gaps in the dome.

Then he turned to look at the holy servants kneeling outside the stone chamber.

"Those evil spirit masters are dead."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a powerful spiritual force, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"You still have some time to say goodbye to your loved ones."

The holy servants were stunned for a moment.

Then, they rushed into the stone chamber like madmen.

They knelt around the stone platform, reaching out trembling hands, trying to touch the slowly rising points of light.

Some people were crying, some were shouting, and some were just staring blankly at the lights, their lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.

Cries, shouts, and sobs mingled together in the cramped stone chamber.

That was the release of pain, despair, and longing that had been suppressed for countless years.

Lu Ren didn't look at it again.

He turned around and walked up the stone steps.

The moment he stepped out of the basement, a crisp sound came from deep within his body.

It's like something has broken through.

A large amount of magical power surged through his meridians, intertwining with his soul power, and finally flowing into his dantian.

That force was both gentle and surging, like a tamed flood that obediently flowed into the riverbed he had cleared.

Soul power level 48.

The cursed power released when those evil spirit masters died was finally transformed at this moment.

His cultivation level has taken another step forward.

Ji Juechen was still standing in the center of the courtyard, his silver-white longsword in front of him, his hands on the hilt, like a statue.

He turned his head after hearing footsteps.

"A breakthrough?"

"Hmm." Lu Ren walked to his side. "Level 48, one step closer to Soul King."

"Congratulations."

Ji Juechen's voice was brief, but the sincerity in his tone was undeniable.

Lu Ren smiled.

"And you? Did you enjoy the fight?"

Ji Juechen remained silent for a moment.

"...That was awesome!"

When he said those two words, the corners of his mouth seemed to turn up slightly.

It's very faint, so faint that you can hardly see it.

But for Ji Juechen, this was the most obvious smile he could muster.

"This is one of the most intense life-or-death battles I've ever experienced. Although I was injured, my swordsmanship has improved."

He looked down at the silver-white longsword in his hand, his eyes filled with focus.

"Their fighting style is very strange. The soul power of evil soul masters is completely different from that of ordinary soul masters. It is colder and more difficult to defend against. But it is precisely this strangeness that has forced out the shortcomings in my sword intent."

He raised his eyes and looked at Lu Ren.

"Next time I encounter an opponent like this, I'll win even faster."

Lu Ren looked at the renewed passion in his eyes and couldn't help but shake his head.

"There are many places like this in Mingdu."

He gestured with his chin toward the buildings deep within the courtyard.

"This is just a branch of the Holy Spirit Cult. There are countless other strongholds like this in Mingduli."

He paused, looking at Ji Juechen.

"Next, I'm going to destroy these outposts. Are you still interested?"

Ji Juechen's answer was only one word.

"have."

Decisive and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

Just as Lu Ren was about to say something, a tall, slender figure rushed out from the basement exit.

Behind her, more holy servants filed out.

Their faces still bore traces of tears, and their eyes were red and swollen, but their gaze was much brighter than before.

That is the light of rebirth after the shackles have been removed.

The woman in the lead had already removed her hood.

She turned out to be a girl. Although she was not particularly beautiful, her wheat-colored skin had a healthy glow under the dim light, making her look only about fifteen years old.

She was tall and slender for her age, and her dark red hair was neatly combed into a ponytail and hung down her back.

The black robe completely covered her delicate body, but it couldn't hide the determination on her small face.

She walked quickly to Lu Ren and then knelt down on both knees.

The holy servants behind her also knelt down in unison, their knees striking the bluestone slabs with a dull thud.

"thank you."

The girl's voice was clear and firm, with a slight, barely suppressed tremor.

"You helped us kill all the beasts in this place, and you also cleansed the impurities in my parents' souls, so that we have no more worries."

She raised her head and looked directly at Lu Ren.

"I can only repay this life-saving grace with my whole life."

Behind him, the pale-faced, red-eyed servants bowed in unison.

"I can never repay your kindness in giving me a second chance. I wish to stay with you for life and serve you with my soul."

The sounds were uniform and echoed in the empty courtyard.

Lu Ren looked down at the girl kneeling in front of him.

His gaze lingered on her face for a moment.

It looks somewhat familiar.

"Your name is Nana?"

He asked the question.

The girl's body visibly stiffened for a moment.

She looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, along with a barely concealed nervousness.

"How...how do you know my name?"

Her voice even became a little stuttering.

Lu Ren smiled slightly as he looked at her nervous expression.

"You're also a student at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, you should have seen me before."

Nana was stunned.

She knelt on the ground, staring at Lu Ren's face for several seconds.

That handsome face kept replaying in her mind, slowly overlapping with a scene from her memory.

On the arena of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, there stood a figure who hadn't moved an inch from beginning to end.

A young man with a 78-game winning streak, dominating the entire field.

Last month, it was the name that the entire college was talking about.

She blurted out:

"You are Lu... Lu Ren?!"