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Star Dou Great Forest!
A funnel-shaped blue cyclone stretched from the heavens to the earth, gathering within it energy contributed by every Blue Silver Grass in the entire Star Dou Great Forest.
At this moment, all of that energy was transformed into the essence of life and absorbed entirely by Wang Li.
This process continued for a long time until a cocoon of light formed around Wang Li, enveloping him completely as all the energy was drawn into it.
Soon after, the cocoon began to flicker with an unsteady blue glow, brightening and dimming rhythmically like breathing, radiating an overwhelming surge of life force.
Time passed, second by second. The sky turned from day to night, and then from night to dawn—it had been a full day and night.
During this time, the life force within the cocoon grew stronger and stronger. Just as the sun rose over the horizon on the second day—
Crack! Crack!
The sound of the cocoon shattering echoed clearly. In the next instant, brilliant blue light burst from the cracks, dazzling and radiant. Then, with a powerful surge of energy, the cocoon exploded and disintegrated into ash, scattered by the force.
As the blue light dissipated, Wang Li's figure emerged. His blue hair gleamed like crystal, each strand translucent. His sapphire eyes sparkled like gems. Though his facial features had not changed significantly, they now appeared more refined and flawless. His broad shoulders and upright posture exuded a natural sense of grace and strength.
Stretching lazily, Wang Li felt a deep sense of comfort throughout his body. The evolution of his martial soul had enhanced him in every possible way.
Although he had never fought a god and wouldn't claim to rival divine beings, beneath the level of gods, he was certain he now had no equal.
Even if a god did appear, it wasn't guaranteed that he couldn't fight back. After all, Qian Renxue, who had ascended to godhood, had her heart pierced by Tang San.
This proved that while the gods of Douluo could grasp some of the laws of the universe, a sufficiently powerful force could still inflict significant damage upon their physical bodies.
At that moment, Dugu Yan, who had been guarding him all along, exclaimed in amazement:
"Xiao Li, you've become even more handsome!"
Hearing this, Wang Li lowered his head and saw Dugu Yan's eyes sparkling like stars. Though he hadn't looked in a mirror, he now had a clear idea of how he appeared. With a soft chuckle, he replied:
"It's thanks to the evolution of my martial soul—and the countless Blue Silver Grass spread across the Star Dou Great Forest."
As his voice fell, he channeled his life energy and granted it to all the Blue Silver Grass that had contributed their power to him, aiding their recovery and evolution.
This was something he always did after drawing strength from the Blue Silver Grass of the outside world.
Then, jumping down from the head of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, he turned to Dugu Yan and said:
"Yanyan-jie, it's time for us to leave. This is the realm of soul beasts, after all. We shouldn't linger too long."
"Come into my arms and hold on tight. I'll find a way to take the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger with us as well."
Without hesitation, Dugu Yan ran over, leaped into the air, and landed directly in Wang Li's embrace. Wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist, she pressed her face against his, gently rubbing against him with a contented sigh.
Wang Li let her be, holding her securely by the waist to steady her against him. Then he turned to the massive Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
Walking over, he raised one hand and pressed it to the beast's chest, releasing his soul power and firmly attaching himself to the tiger. Then, with a powerful surge, he soared into the sky.
The tiger's immense weight posed no problem for Wang Li. Just before leaving, he glanced down at the Lake of Life.
Currently, the only divine force in Douluo Continent was the Silver Dragon King. If he encountered difficulties in his future breakthrough, perhaps he could seek her guidance. But for now, since she hadn't revealed herself, he would not disturb her needlessly.
With that thought, Wang Li flew toward the edge of the forest, holding Dugu Yan in one arm and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger in the other.
Just the appearance of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was enough to strike fear into any soul beast. Along the way, not a single one dared to approach.
After leaving the forest, Wang Li headed north, flying high above the ground and seldom descending. Even when he did land to rest, he chose remote, uninhabited areas.
After several days of travel, he finally returned to the familiar Sunset Forest, and from there, back to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well hidden within it.
Wang Li settled the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger in this secluded location. It was quiet here, free from outside interference. In the future, if he needed to study the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and unseal it, there would be no public disturbance. Even if a battle were to break out, he wouldn't have to worry about causing damage or attracting attention.
He turned to Dugu Yan and said,
"Alright, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger will stay here for now. Let's return to the city and see if Titan and Lou Gao have arrived. The carriage from the Strength Clan, while comfortable enough, is far too slow. Flying ourselves is still much faster."
Dugu Yan glanced at the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, then turned to Wang Li with a resolute expression and said firmly,
"In the days to come, you can focus on studying the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and exploring your path to godhood. I also need to work harder. The soul ring and bone from the Sky Blue Bull Python have brought me to level eighty-six in spirit power. I'm just four levels away. I must intensify my cultivation so I can become a Titled Douluo as soon as possible."
Seeing her determination, Wang Li smiled encouragingly and replied,
"With the talent boost from the two immortal herbs—Lovesick Heartbroken Red and Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng—plus the immense enhancement from all those high-level soul rings and bones, gaining four more levels of spirit power won't be difficult."
"As for your ninth soul ring, it's just as crucial as your seventh. I've often heard that the ocean is like another kind of soul beast forest. If we can't find a suitable soul beast on land, we'll search the sea. We must find the most suitable soul ring for you."
Thinking of Wang Li's terrifying strength, Dugu Yan smiled gently and said in a light tone,
"I trust you. Whether it's a hundred-thousand-year soul beast or even a million-year one, as long as it exists, you'll help me find it."
In truth, Wang Li had already set his sights on the Deep Sea Devil Whale King in the Devil Whale Sea—a terrifying soul beast on the verge of truly transforming into a dragon after a million years of cultivation. It would be an ideal fit.