SoulLand:Ascending to Godhood through Science

As the youngsters speculated whether You Chen, their cultivation-obsessed elder brother, had returned to training, You Chen had actually switched to his main persona. He stealthily tailed Tang Hao and the Soul Emperor, masking his presence.

Thanks to practicing the Breath Concealment Technique, You Chen's sensitivity to energy fluctuations had significantly improved. By focusing on Tang Hao, he detected the slight energy leak when Tang San collapsed, confirming Tang Hao's presence.

On the surface, he merely followed the Wuhun Hall's Soul Emperor, not revealing any awareness of Tang Hao.

Then... he planned to stage a reasonable confrontation.

With a well-laid plan, Tang Hao would never suspect that a Title Douluo like him could be detected by a mere Soul King, let alone be outsmarted. This wasn't about intelligence, but a common blind spot for those in high positions...

The Soul Emperor, carrying Hu Liena, exited Nordin City and halted on an open plain, turning sharply to address his follower: "You've been trailing me for quite some time, sir. What business do you have?"

"Heh, that unruly little fox dared to target my disciple, and you question my intentions?"

Releasing some energy during the pursuit, You Chen revealed himself, mocking the elderly white-haired Soul Emperor before him: "Openly targeting the disciple of someone who has contributed greatly to Wuhun Hall and the soul master world—our Pope is becoming increasingly audacious, isn't she?"

The white-haired Soul Emperor's face darkened, replying, "Hu Liena's actions were mere childish mischief. Lord You Chen, a stern lesson should suffice, but there's no need to place such a heavy accusation on the Pope."

Clearly, after You Chen's swift appearance, the Soul Emperor suspected that You Chen had set a hidden trap on his disciple, which backfired when Hu Liena attempted a mental assault.

You Chen was keen to reinforce this notion.

Continuing to smirk, he said, "A lesson? That was merely the backlash from her failed attempt on my disciple! The real lesson, I'm delivering now!"

The elder sighed, resigned, "Lord You Chen, must it come to this? I respect your contributions to Wuhun Hall and the soul master community, but..."

Seeing You Chen's unchanging demeanor, the elder's expression hardened: "If you refuse the toast, you'll have to drink the penalty. I am Bai Hu, Martial Spirit: Swan, Level 64 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Emperor!"

Stating one's name, martial spirit, system, and level held significant meaning in this world.

However, despite their clear enmity, adhering to formalities brought some amusement to You Chen.

Yet, he followed the custom: "You Chen, Martial Spirit: Stardust Dragon, Level 54 Agility Attack System Battle Soul King!"

His information was already public knowledge, unlike these encounters where the adversary's details might be unknown, making him the beneficiary of this soul master societal norm.

Swish—

Simultaneously, both embodied their martial spirits.

The Swan, often likened to a white phoenix, yet Bai Hu's martial spirit wasn't as grandiose.

It was essentially a more powerful white crane, or perhaps a mutated wild goose or swan.

Perhaps it was fundamentally a mutated wild goose or swan martial spirit, but when Bai Hu awakened it in his youth, he aspired to lofty ideals, hence naming it so.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black—his spirit rings weren't the ideal configuration. His age indicated he hadn't benefited from the foundational enhancement offered by whale glue.

You Chen's wings unfurled, displaying a speed that even an agility system Soul Emperor would find impressive.

Bai Hu's martial spirit also granted him white wings, but their majesty paled compared to You Chen's dragon wings.

Targeting Hu Liena protected in Bai Hu's embrace, You Chen activated his first and second spirit rings, his wings slashing down like blades!

"Have you no dignity as a Soul King!?"

Bai Hu cursed, blocking You Chen's attack, while his fourth spirit ring glowed, feathers weaving into a cocoon to shield Hu Liena.

The agility of a flight-capable martial spirit, coupled with defensive capabilities, was why Bibi Dong assigned Bai Hu as a guard.

In special circumstances, to protect Hu Liena or facilitate her escape, Bai Hu could handle most threats unless opposed by a soul saint with countering abilities.

Seeing the feather cocoon, You Chen's brow arched slightly, unsurprised, and he didn't dignify Bai Hu's question with an answer.

Maintaining his first and second spirit skills, his wings acted as unrivaled blades, launching a relentless assault on Bai Hu.

Bai Hu's third spirit ring lit up, boosting his strength and speed moderately, as he continually deflected and retreated.

Yet, his wings began to bleed.

At first glance, You Chen seemed to easily suppress a Soul Emperor a rank above him.

To conceal his martial spirit's evolution, You Chen only utilized about 60-70% of his power.

This roughly equated to an advanced martial spirit Soul King's attributes before the benefits of whale glue.

Yet he still suppressed Bai Hu.

Not just due to taking the initiative and exploiting Bai Hu's protective weakness, but because, beyond "stats," he was simply stronger than Bai Hu!

You Chen always considered himself a "researcher," never a "warrior"!

Indeed, his combat experience was limited compared to battle soul masters of similar rank.

But... this didn't mean he was weak! It didn't mean he lacked combat proficiency!

Against Jiang Liu or Tang San, such overpowering battles were trivial.

Even against theoretically stronger opponents, You Chen never shied away.

He believed that even against a superior opponent, he could exploit gaps and flaws, control the fight's flow, perfectly employ his skills, magnify his advantages, and gradually erode the opponent's edge, ultimately achieving victory against the odds!

He indeed possessed such capabilities.

If You Chen was a combat adept, Bai Hu was undoubtedly a weakling!

In his twilight years, despite resenting his fate, he chose acceptance, drifting with the current.

Yet, when Bibi Dong extended an olive branch, offering a glimmer of hope, he grovelled like a dog smelling meat, yearning for a miraculous change in fate.

Though possessing the Swan martial spirit, he lacked the ambition or lofty ideals.

Lacking ambition and resolve, he also lacked the integrity and dignity to resist worldly corruption.

This was the reality for most, but not the mark of a true strongman.

Splurt.

"You... a Soul King, how can you be so strong!?"

After another clash of spirit skills, they separated...

But it was the higher-ranked Bai Hu who spat blood, staring at You Chen with disbelief and shock.

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