Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 176 The Madness of Heaven and Earth's Primordial Energy! The Madness of the Soul Core!

The Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon, although a genuine dragon, is not very large, only about five meters long from head to tail. It has two pairs of four dragon wings, which resemble bird wings and are covered with light purple feathers. Its body is a true purple, like transparent crystal. Its head is very distinctive; apart from two deep purple dragon horns, the rest of its body does not resemble a dragon at all.

At this moment, the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon was controlled by Xuanzi, its eyes were lifeless, and its vitality was dim.

"Ziyang, let's begin!" Mu En said with a smile, "Bone first, then soul!"

"Understood!" Zhu Ziyang nodded lightly, and the Jing Shi Xiu Ming Scythe appeared in his hand. With a downward slash of the sharp blade, he instantly sliced ​​open the head of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon.

The Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon's body twitched a few times before ceasing its movements. A purple soul bone, radiating a hazy, intelligent light, floated out from its head. The soul bone was like a purple crystal, transparent yet overflowing with precious energy. Without a doubt, this was the head soul bone of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon.

After the soul bone appeared, another inner core burst forth from the body of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon. The inner core was crystal clear, displaying a noble purple aura, and flew towards the sky like a purple lightning bolt. Xuanzi reacted quickly, stopping it and grabbing it into his hand.

This is the dragon core of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon, the essence of its entire being.

Zhu Ziyang paid no attention to the dragon core in Xuanzi's hand. He needed to first fuse with the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon Bone in front of him before absorbing the soul ring.

The Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon's head skull floated in front of Zhu Ziyang. Zhu Ziyang sat cross-legged on the ground, aligning his head with the skull. Then he closed his eyes, activated the Great Brightness Technique to mobilize his soul power, and his spiritual sea also began to boil. To fuse the head skull, one cannot rely solely on soul power; one also needs spiritual power. Only in this way can a perfect fusion be achieved.

Zhu Ziyang's spiritual power transformed into invisible tentacles, wrapping around the skull of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon. The bound skull immediately unleashed a powerful aura, its immense spiritual power almost materializing. Seizing this opportunity, Zhu Ziyang forcefully pulled it into his own head, and the two spiritual energies instantly intertwined and merged.

His soul power transformed into a furnace, enveloping the skull of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon. Together with his spiritual power, he began to refine and suppress the spiritual and soul power of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon contained within the skull.

Mu En and Xuan Zi saw Zhu Ziyang's actions and couldn't help but show expressions of relief.

"Elder Mu, it went very smoothly! It seems that Ziyang and this Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon skull are a perfect match!" Xuanzi said.

"Hehe, this is just the appetizer!" Moon said calmly.

The spiritual power of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon was very gentle, like the spring sunshine, making it very easy for Zhu Ziyang to absorb and integrate. As the gentle and compliant aura was gradually absorbed by Zhu Ziyang, his spiritual power also rose steadily.

As a true dragon with a spiritual attribute, the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon's spiritual power cultivation was already infinitely close to the realm of formlessness and intangibility. If it hadn't been targeted by Zhu Ziyang, it might have been able to break through to the realm of formlessness and intangibility and enter the level of a ferocious beast. Unfortunately, everything it did ultimately benefited others, allowing Zhu Ziyang to reap the rewards.

Time ticked by, and Zhu Ziyang's mental energy was compressed and expanded again and again until daylight quietly passed, the moon climbed into the sky, and its gentle light shone down. Zhu Ziyang, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes, and all his aura instantly subsided, leaving only his eyes radiating a golden and silver light, which gradually faded away after a long while.

Zhu Ziyang didn't have time to feel the improvement the 100,000-year-old skull brought to his spiritual power, nor did he have time to check the two soul skills attached to the skull, because a purple crystal dragon pill had already fallen into his hands.

"With the blessing of the 100,000-year-old skull, absorbing this dragon core and fusing the soul ring should be much easier." Mu En's voice entered his ears at the right time. "After absorbing this soul ring, you can start condensing the first soul core. Ziyang, you must remember to stay true to yourself and maintain absolute clarity and rationality during this process."

Finally, one must press on with one's might, for the second attempt will be less successful, and the third attempt will be exhausting! If one cannot successfully condense the first soul core the first time, it will be very difficult to take this step again!

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, never give up. With Xuanzi and me protecting you, we will definitely keep you safe!

"Hmm!" Zhu Ziyang nodded solemnly, then his gaze fell on the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon Pill in his hand, and he began to absorb it.

A vast and pure soul force enveloped the Dragon Core, causing a massive surge of soul force to erupt from within, attempting to resist Zhu Ziyang's actions. This was the lingering consciousness of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon within the Dragon Core, clinging to life, but Zhu Ziyang would not give it even the slightest chance. Without hesitation or mercy, a magnificent, ultimate light, carrying the intent of absolute judgment, instantly crushed the resistance within the Dragon Core.

The dragon core became incredibly compliant, and Zhu Ziyang felt a hint of disdain in his heart before beginning to absorb the dragon core of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon with all his might. The life cultivation of a 100,000-year-old true dragon was so profound that its soul power was astonishing. Such a massive amount of soul power filled the area around Zhu Ziyang's body, making the air feel heavier.

The Life-Saving Scythe appeared in front of Zhu Ziyang. Behind Zhu Ziyang were five soul rings: one yellow, two purple, and two black. These five soul rings flickered rhythmically. A blood-red soul ring quietly appeared beside the fifth soul ring. As the other five soul rings flickered, this blood-red soul ring became more and more solid and prominent.

The dragon core of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon has disappeared, replaced by the blood-red 100,000-year soul ring behind Zhu Ziyang.

Zhu Ziyang was still absorbing the energy of the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon. Every time the 100,000-year soul ring flashed, a large amount of energy was swallowed into Zhu Ziyang's body. This process lasted for about three or four hours, until the moon could no longer be seen in the sky and the sun appeared.

Six spirit rings, one yellow, one purple, one black, and one red, shone behind Zhu Ziyang, radiating a terrifying and awe-inspiring aura that inspired fear in all who beheld them.

Zhu Ziyang successfully fused with his sixth spirit ring, but Mu En and Xuan Zi's expressions did not relax at all; instead, they became even more solemn because the next step was the most important one!

Zhu Ziyang's eyes remained closed. He was now in a peculiar state of enlightenment. Although he did not open his eyes, he could perceive everything outside with perfect clarity. He understood and then responded.

The Life-Saving Scythe vanished, and he stretched out his hands, palms facing upwards. Pure white soul power emanated from his palms—the purest soul power, refined through layers of purification, containing no elements or bloodlines, infinitely close to the primordial energy of heaven and earth. This soul power continued to emerge, accumulating in Zhu Ziyang's palms, rapidly spinning and forming two soul power vortexes. The two soul power vortexes gradually grew larger, finally merging into one, forming a massive soul power vortex.

With the appearance of the giant soul power vortex, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, within a radius of several hundred meters centered on Zhu Ziyang, surged into the giant soul power vortex like a flock of mad sheep. The incredibly dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth formed a nearly tangible cloud above Zhu Ziyang, converging towards his body.

Zhu Ziyang's soul power spun faster and faster, and a large amount of soul power accumulated together, began to compress, became more and more viscous, and finally transformed into a substantial solid.

With the appearance of solidified soul power, the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) instantly surged violently, a surge that was incredibly unsettling. Xuanzi and Mu En, who had been observing this change, decisively took action, using their Super Douluo aura to stabilize the surging天地元气.

Within Zhu Ziyang's spiritual sea, the spiritual power that had been accumulating power decisively surged forth, merging with the solidified soul power and gradually drawing it into Zhu Ziyang's upper dantian. After being tempered and refined by the soul power vortex, the spiritual power and solidified soul power completely fused into a special energy. This energy began to take shape, forming a rough rhomboid crystal, and then began to attempt to connect with Zhu Ziyang's soul power circulation.

However, this was not enough. Two other energies within Zhu Ziyang's spiritual sea began to act, one gold and one silver, one in front and one behind, one above and one below, surging into the rhombus-shaped crystal. With the addition of these two forces of destiny, the condensation process of Zhu Ziyang's first soul core reached its final stage.

The primordial energy of heaven and earth, gathering into clouds in the sky, surged forth and rushed into Zhu Ziyang's temples, brow, and crown, merging into his soon-to-be-formed soul core. The soul core began to operate, and the soul power circuits within Zhu Ziyang's body began to connect. Under the frenzied baptism of the primordial energy of heaven and earth, the tempering of the golden and silver forces of destiny, and the polishing of immense spiritual power, the rough soul core finally became perfect.

As the external environment gradually returned to normal, Xuanzi looked at the calm surroundings, then at Zhu Ziyang's unreadable expression, and said with delight, "Elder Mu, did Ziyang succeed?"

"Yes! It's a success!" A flush rose on Moon's face, and an excited look flashed in his old eyes. He nodded slightly, trying his best to control his excitement.

(End of this chapter)