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Sensing this, Wang Li still remained completely calm and reacted swiftly, stepping forward to confront the beast head-on.
First, with a swift slide, he evaded the massive tiger claws. Then, activating his Blood Qi Soul Core, a surge of power erupted within him, growing stronger by the second. His physique became even taller and more robust. He stomped his right foot, shattering the ground, and used the rebound force to launch his clenched fist upward in an instant.
The air exploded with a sharp, piercing sound like wails of anguish. That punch, brimming with destructive force, struck the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger directly under its jaw.
Crack! Crack!
The sound of bones shattering echoed clearly. The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger let out a pained whimper, its massive body sent flying backward, starting from its head.
Wang Li's eyes locked onto its throat. At this moment, all he had to do was activate one of the Blue Silver Overlord Spear skills from his left leg's soul bone, and he could instantly kill the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
However, its soul ring and soul bone would be wasted. That black bead it possessed was likely a unique item similar to a soul bone.
Mastering six attributes—Evil, Time, Space, Wind, Lightning, and Strength—the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was an exceptionally rare and powerful soul beast.
So, Wang Li changed his mind. Raising his left arm and pointing forward, a radiant green light erupted from it. He said softly:
"Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, you are too evil. I must seal you away—Eternal Seal!"
Boom!
A pillar of green light burst forth, striking the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. Its massive body began crystallizing from the inside out.
This was a soul bone skill from the Evergreen of Ten Thousand Years, a truly unbreakable seal. Unlike the Blue Silver Barrier, which could still be escaped, Eternal Seal froze all energy within the target in an instant—even thought itself halted. In that moment, any resistance became impossible.
Crash!
A sculpture of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger fell to the ground. It was neither metal nor jade, but seemed like a unique resinous substance, glimmering with a golden-jade luster—an extraordinary sight.
Wang Li approached. This was the first time he had used this skill, and as he examined the sculpture, he clicked his tongue in admiration. This skill was truly effective. The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger remained frozen in the exact pose it had before—the spiked tail raised high, its head lifted, and its blood-red eyes still reflecting traces of pain.
Dugu Yan hurried over, her eyes wide with curiosity as she examined the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. She asked with interest,
"You're not planning to kill this soul beast?"
Wang Li explained calmly,
"Of course I can't leave it in the Star Dou Great Forest. It would devour all the ten-thousand-year soul beasts into extinction. But killing it outright… feels like a waste."
"They say the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was created when the power of an Evil God descended upon a White Tiger. That's how it came to be. In the future, I might be able to study the Evil God's power."
Dugu Yan thought for a moment and nodded. Although Evil God didn't sound like any proper deity, it still bore the word god—perhaps it could point the way toward godhood.
In the Douluo Continent, legends of gods still circulated—existences beyond the realm of soul masters.
She looked at Wang Li, her gaze shimmering with something unusual.
"If anyone in this era can find a path to becoming a god… I believe it will be you."
Wang Li smiled at her words, replying,
"Becoming a god isn't easy—but I just might have a chance…"
Based on known lore, to become a god, one must rely either on faith or inheritance. Once a god is born through faith, they might choose to pass on their godhood. At that point, faith might no longer be necessary to maintain their power.
Faith is a medium for godhood. After becoming a god, one could seemingly touch the laws themselves, wielding the energy of heaven and earth. The Angel God could draw power from the sun; the Sea God from the ocean; the Rakshasa God from the darkest desires of the human heart; and the Asura God from the purest killing intent.
Wang Li's greatest advantage was his unique panel, which could elevate his energy to its utmost limits—without relying on faith to accumulate power.
If he could grasp a law with his own strength, perhaps through self-verification of his godhood, he could tap into endless energy.
At this point, imagination was key. In this universe, abiding by the rules meant remaining under their control. To transcend them required boundless, untamed creativity.
To test the heavens and earth with imagination—that might pave a unique path. After all, if even reincarnation or world-traveling was possible, what couldn't Wang Li believe in?
Lack of imagination—that was the true taboo. If you found an idea too absurd to believe, how could you ever hope to master its power?
With that thought, Wang Li's mind stirred. All of the Blue Silver Emperors withdrew, vanishing into his body.
Then, he leapt lightly into the air, landing atop the head of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, sitting cross-legged. He said,
"Now that I've reached the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, I have important business to attend to. I'll leave the guarding to you, Sister Yan."
Dugu Yan tensed, then nodded firmly.
"Leave it to me. Focus on your cultivation."
Wang Li nodded with a smile and expanded his domain to the fullest, covering the entire Star Dou Great Forest. Every blade of grass, every tree, every soul beast—fell under his gaze.
"Blue Silver Domain: Sea of Embrace!"
Boom!
All the Blue Silver Grass in the Star Dou Great Forest offered their energy once more. The blue energy surged like a vast ocean, suppressing the forest's other soul beasts until they trembled with fear.
Normally insignificant, the countless Blue Silver Grass now revealed their unimaginable might.
Blue currents surged toward Wang Li, spiraling above him like a funnel. A pillar of light burst down, piercing through his crown, and was completely absorbed without waste.
That vast energy coursed through his limbs, organs… until it gathered in his dantian, fusing into his martial soul.
The Blue Silver Emperor, glowing like sapphire, grew stronger bit by bit. Were it not a martial soul, it would be a beast of hundreds of thousands of years.
Nourished by pure life force, the Blue Silver Emperor began evolving once more. Its roots, branches, and leaves gleamed with golden veins—resplendent, noble, radiant—worthy of all praise.
As Wang Li's martial soul evolved, it in turn strengthened him. He was encased once again in a cocoon of light. Inside, his skin, fat, muscles, and bones all shone brilliantly. Refined by the essence of life, his very nature became more perfect.
He was still himself—but not the same as before. In truth, his bloodline, even his genes, had changed completely.
The ninth-grade Blue Silver Emperor—whether in human or soul beast form—was one of the most perfect lifeforms in existence.
(End of Chapter)