Chapter 9: Holy Spirit (Youth Version)

Chapter 9: Holy Spirit, Youth Edition

Qin Sheng left seclusion, and Elder Li sought him out immediately, asking, "Did you break through?"

"Yes, I have completed the sixth transformation," Qin Sheng nodded.

During his first time contemplating the *Swallowing Heaven Devil Art*, he had entered a state similar to an epiphany. Coupled with the fact that he was no longer lacking in Source Stones and had consumed a portion of origin essence, his cultivation advancing significantly was only natural.

Elder Li was astonished. "Looking at it this way, you are truly suited for cultivating the Holy Art."

Qin Sheng nodded in firm agreement. "Being able to obtain the Holy Art is my good fortune."

The treatment for a candidate Saint Son of the Yaoguang Holy Land was extremely high; he could receive a large amount of Source Stones every month for cultivation.

Qin Sheng intended to stay on Dragon Pattern Peak and cultivate in one go until the Dao Palace realm.

Normally, it is very difficult for a mortal body to cultivate; one is blocked by layer upon layer of bottlenecks. It is not the case that one can break through just by having resources, which is why one must constantly temper oneself.

Why are special physiques so sought after? Besides their exceptional combat power, it is also because they have fewer bottlenecks.

Take a King Physique, for example; they do not have particularly large realm barriers until they reach the stage of Slashing the Dao, which can be described as smooth sailing.

However, Qin Sheng had fused 4.3 versions of himself, and his talent and potential were extraordinary. As long as the resources were sufficient, his cultivation in the Sea of Bitterness and Dao Palace realms would certainly not be slow.

"The Qing Emperor's tomb will also appear soon; I must hurry."

The emergence of the Qing Emperor's tomb represented the opening curtain of the Golden Age.

"Besides cultivation, I must also look at the divine abilities, profound techniques, and heterodox secret arts in the Scripture Library to enrich my own foundation."

Qin Sheng pondered, "In the future, a large number of 'me' will appear in the Infinite Lands. Perhaps one of these inheritances will have miraculous effects in other worlds."

For example, the method of faith. Douluo gods require faith, but compared to the Buddhist sects of the Shrouding the Heavens world, those gods' research into faith is like a mayfly compared to the sun.

Living in such a brilliant and magnificent world, and having joined a force like the Yaoguang Holy Land with its long heritage and deep foundation, these advantages must be utilized.

As for other worlds.

In worlds like *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* and *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*, Qin Sheng no longer needed to devour the power of these versions of himself to assist his cultivation.

Now that resources were sufficient, those powers were merely a drop in the bucket.

Therefore, the initial four Qin Shengs were all focusing on improving themselves, hoping to enter brand-new realms.

Martial arts is also a very powerful and prosperous system in the myriad worlds; it is just that the levels of these few worlds are not high, which does not mean martial arts are not strong.

The *Demi-Gods* Qin Sheng, the *Condor Heroes* Qin Sheng, and the *Smiling Proud Wanderer* Qin Sheng had long since advanced beyond the innate martial arts level—that is, the level of the Sweeping Monk—condensing a Martial Dao Golden Core and suppressing their respective eras.

The Qin Sheng in the *Mr. Vampire* world was focused on Taoist cultivation.

In the world of *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*.

At the summit of Mount Hua, the world's top experts—the Eastern Heretic, Western Venom, Southern Emperor, and Northern Beggar—were all gathered.

Qin Sheng looked at everyone, his expression calm, his eyes like the deep sea.

"It has been ten years since I spread my martial arts throughout the world. Come, let me see what surprises you can bring me."

After the *Condor Heroes* Qin Sheng became invincible, he discarded sectarian prejudices, taught his own martial arts to nourish the martial arts world, and collected all scriptures to observe their principles.

This was because he deeply felt that opening a new path in martial arts solely by his own strength was too slow.

The *Condor Heroes* Qin Sheng wanted to gather the wisdom of everyone in the world, using it as fuel to push open the gates of martial arts!

Using history and the world to nourish one person!

Mount Hua as a furnace, all living beings as fire, martial arts as firewood, to refine a Martial Dao Pill!

"Heaven Sword Qin Sheng, I, Huang Yaoshi, have never admired anyone in my life, but you, I admire."

Huang Yaoshi stepped forward. "Let me learn from you."

A breath later, Huang Yaoshi was sent flying in defeat. Qin Sheng nodded and said

"There is innovation, but it is not enough."

Huang Yaoshi suppressed the surging blood in his chest, feeling somewhat dejected.

"Father, are you alright?"

Qin Sheng glanced at the young girl beside Huang Yaoshi. She was dressed in fluttering white, her hair tied with gold rings, pretty and cute.

Huang Rong, is it...

Qin Sheng withdrew his gaze, no longer concerned.

Male lead, female lead—what did it matter? Once he arrived in this world, nothing would remain as it was; fate had long since been changed.

Douluo Continent.

Three years had passed since Qin Sheng and Zhang Lexuan went to obtain his second soul ring.

The flow of time between the various Qin Shengs was not the same; sometimes this world was faster, sometimes that world was slower. Qin Sheng had long since grown accustomed to it.

Three years had passed, and Qin Sheng was now eleven years old.

His cultivation level was a level 70 quasi-Soul Saint.

Improving from level 20 to level 70 in three years was a violent speed of cultivation, but Qin Sheng felt it was only natural.

After all, the soul power increase brought to him by absorbing soul rings each time was enough to scare people to death.

And this was the result of Qin Sheng putting much of his energy into researching martial souls, soul rings, and soul skills.

After all, for Qin Sheng, his soul power level was not the deciding factor in how much combat power he could exert.

As for whether his foundation would be unstable?

What, soul power increased out of thin air by god trials is considered solid and stable, but Qin Sheng cultivating himself and diligently absorbing soul rings makes his foundation flimsy?

"Second soul core successfully condensed..."

In the cultivation room, Qin Sheng slowly finished his session, quite satisfied with the results.

"When I reach Titled Douluo and Limit Douluo, I will condense one more soul core each, and that should be about right."

"There are three years left until the next Soul Master Tournament. By then, winning the championship and making the Chiling Academy famous across the continent will complete my second wish."

One year after Qin Sheng arrived in this world, the Douluo Continent held a Soul Master Tournament.

However, Qin Sheng did not exert himself that time.

The foundation and strength of the other students at Chiling Academy were too poor; they simply did not have the ability to compete for the championship.

While Qin Sheng could have cleared the tournament by himself, in the eyes of the entire continent, it would not be Chiling Academy that was strong, but merely that they were lucky enough to have a Qin Sheng.

He did not want to be perfunctory regarding the *Douluo* Qin Sheng's dying wish.

Therefore, he planned to wait for this tournament to let the Chiling Academy team defeat everyone with genuine strength.

"Xiao Sheng."

Zhang Lexuan found Qin Sheng. At eleven, she was developing quickly and was already a young lady.

Her long black hair hung to her waist, her black eyes were bright and wise, and her delicate face was fair and flawless.

Her temperament was gentle, and her smile was full of sunshine, making people feel warm.

"What is it?" Qin Sheng asked.

"The news about that Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife has been found."

"Oh? Very good. Then have someone go buy it back."

The Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, a cursed ranked carving knife used for making soul tools.

But this thing was essentially Life Gold, containing vitality many times more vast than a million-year soul beast.

In this period of the Douluo Continent, it could be called a supreme treasure.

Qin Sheng had remembered this item not long ago, so he ordered his subordinates to search for it.

No matter the world, such treasures of life were extremely valuable and had many uses.

"Are you not going yourself?" Zhang Lexuan asked.

Qin Sheng shook his head. "I am going to obtain my seventh soul ring; I don't have the time."

Even though she had long known that Qin Sheng had reached level 70, Zhang Lexuan was still amazed.

Too fast, it was simply too fast.

"Are Uncle Qin and Aunt Ning going with you?"

"No, I am going alone. The soul beast I need is something they cannot handle."

Qin Sheng had also taught suitable internal energy techniques to his parents. The two elders had made great progress over the past three years and were already Soul Douluos.

But that was far from enough.

"Then take care of yourself."

"Mm, I will." Qin Sheng turned and left.

Zhang Lexuan watched him go, sighing inwardly.

"Xiao Sheng is too outstanding."

In three years, Zhang Lexuan had become accustomed to life at Chiling Academy, and Qin Ding and Ning Huang'er took good care of her.

However, Qin Sheng had told her that she could leave whenever she wanted; Chiling Academy would not restrain her.

Zhang Lexuan's talent was indeed very good, but with Qin Sheng's methods, he could easily create one genius after another.

Saving her back then was only because she was an "acquaintance" and her situation was too tragic.

Three days later, having made preparations, Qin Sheng entered the Far North.

Qin Sheng concealed his presence, and without any soul beast noticing, he arrived at the deepest part of the Far North.

This was an ice plain, and in the center stood a snow-capped peak.

At the summit of the peak stood a young girl.

She had white hair, sky-blue eyes, and wore a plain white dress, like a cold plum blossom.

This was the Snow Empress, the strongest soul beast in the Far North.

Qin Sheng climbed the peak, walking toward the Snow Empress step by step. The moment he arrived, the girl sensed him, and she was now watching him coldly.

"Human, this is not a place you should come to," the Snow Empress said, her voice like ice and snow.

"Leader of the Three Great Kings of the Far North, Snow Empress, greetings."

Qin Sheng greeted her, and after observing her for a moment, his brows furrowed slightly.

"You have already attempted to condense the Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores?"

In the original plot, the Snow Empress failed to condense her second soul core, her origin was damaged, and she had to attempt to transform into human form, eventually being captured.

Qin Sheng did not expect that she had already failed by this time.

The Snow Empress's eyes turned cold, and the wind and snow of the Far North suddenly became violent.

This was the master of the Far North; the wind and snow were all within her thoughts.

"Who are you?"

"Qin Sheng, a human."

Qin Sheng looked at the Snow Empress and said, "It is a pity. A spirit born of heaven and earth, yet reduced to the ranks of soul beasts."

The Snow Empress was the Ice Jade Empress born from the Far North. If placed in the Shrouding the Heavens world, she would be a Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirits are born powerful, and a Great Completion Holy Spirit can even rival a Great Emperor; there is no lack of those who have attained the Dao. How noble that is.

But here, she was merely a soul beast, limited by heavenly tribulations.

In the Douluo Continent, the one Qin Sheng was most interested in was the Snow Empress; she was too special.

The Snow Empress's expression remained unchanged as she said calmly

"State your purpose."

"I am missing a soul ring," Qin Sheng said straight to the point.

*Whoosh!*

A blizzard arrived, and the ice plain could no longer be seen, shrouded by the most terrifying natural disaster.

The Snow Empress had 690,000 years of cultivation. According to the classification of soul masters in the *Douluo III* era, she should be a demigod among level 99s.

But the Far North was her home turf; here, her strength could increase significantly, and she had almost no rivals.

"Arrogant human, stay in the Far North forever!"

The Snow Empress's voice grew colder, and a domain expanded, enveloping Qin Sheng.

The Snow Empress's Three Ultimates, Domain Skill—Emperor's Cold Heaven.

"Don't be so irritable; I haven't finished speaking yet."

Qin Sheng's spiritual power surged out, overwhelming and covering the sky, freezing the blizzard in place.

"Your origin is currently damaged, and you cannot survive the 700,000-year heavenly tribulation. I can help you. As a price, you give me a portion of your origin to help me condense my soul ring."

"You are a spirit born of heaven and earth; I do not treat you as a soul beast."

It would be a pity to kill such a Douluo-version Holy Spirit.

Everything Qin Sheng did in this world had the ultimate goal of giving back to himself in the Shrouding the Heavens world.

A spirit born of heaven and earth clearly had great research value; otherwise, Qin Sheng would not have wanted the Snow Empress's soul ring.

A soul master's seventh soul ring is a crucial development for their martial soul. Qin Sheng wanted to use the Snow Empress's uniqueness to achieve certain goals.

"Turn into ice and snow!"

The Snow Empress grew even angrier. She had never heard of a way to condense a soul ring using a portion of a soul beast's origin. A cunning human, trying to deceive her!

An ice-blue longsword appeared in the Snow Empress's hand, and she attacked directly.

"Impulse is the devil, but I can understand you. After all, humans and soul beasts are irreconcilable," Qin Sheng shook his head.

His soul ring had not yet appeared, but his four amplification soul skills activated simultaneously, causing his spiritual power to improve in all aspects.

A spiritual storm erupted, and his domain expanded, pressing down on the Snow Empress.

Her spiritual consciousness was directly frozen; no matter how strong her soul power was, it was useless at this moment.

One of the strongest people on the continent today, easily suppressed!

Looking at the Snow Empress, who was motionless like an ice sculpture, Qin Sheng stood with his hands behind his back.

How lonely it is to be invincible.

(End of chapter)