Chapter 242 Soul Light Group
The soul of "Reverend Turtle Spirit" flickered slightly in the air. He glanced at the nervous people in the hall, and a faint smile appeared on his face, as if he had anticipated the situation around him.
He spoke slowly, his voice was weak but clearly heard by everyone: "Hehe, hello, young man, I have checked the battle between you and my body in the sky. I have to say, you are really excellent."
Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows slightly. Although he was still a little confused, he still responded: "Your Excellency is overpraising me. I am just doing my best."
The soul of "Turtle Spirit Venerable" shook his head slightly. Although his voice was light, it carried a kind of majesty that could not be ignored. He continued: "No, your strength and courage really impressed me. Not only have you mastered many powerful strange fires, but from my observation, you are not even twenty years old, but you already have the strength of a three-star Dou Zong. What is even more amazing is that your soul power is so strong that it has reached the realm of the spiritual realm. Such talent is rare. I have never heard of it in my many years of traveling on the continent."
Facing the praise from "Reverend Gui Ling", Xiao Ling nodded slightly and responded modestly: "I am ashamed to receive your praise. My achievements are inseparable from the guidance and help of my teachers and friends along the way."
The soul of "Turtle Spirit Venerable" swayed gently in the air. He showed an approving look at Xiao Ling's humility: "Indeed, talent is a gift from God, but what really brought you to this point is your mentality and unremitting efforts. You have a maturity and stability beyond your age, which is rare among the younger generation."
Then, the soul of the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" flickered again, as if he was in deep thought. After a moment, he spoke again: "I think I guessed correctly. The purpose of your trip is to obtain my Turtle Spirit Earth Fire. After all, you have proved that you have the ability to subdue multiple different fires at the same time."
Hearing "Turtle Spirit Venerable" mention the main topic, Xiao Ling's expression also became serious: "Senior, you are right. The reason why I came here is because I got the map of the ruins of the senior. I learned that the senior once subdued a turtle spirit earth fire, so I rushed to the ruins here, hoping to get this precious fire."
"I have practiced a very special martial art, which not only allows me to control several kinds of strange fire at the same time, but also allows me to quickly enhance my strength by absorbing these strange fires. This unique martial art has helped me a lot in achieving what I have today. Therefore, I must get that Turtle Spirit Earth Fire." At this point, a determined light flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes.
Reverend Gui Ling nodded slightly, as if he was not surprised by these words. He chuckled and said, "Oh, what a surprising technique. I have learned a lot today. However, being able to practice such a technique is not something that ordinary people can do. You are so young and have four strange fires in your hands. Obviously, you are a person with great luck."
In response to this, Xiao Ling could only smile. After all, although luck played a role in his ability to obtain these strange fires, it was more due to his advantage of foresight. Naturally, he would not tell anyone about such things.
"Turtle Spirit Venerable" gently stroked his beard, a faint smile appeared on his face, and there was a hint of relief in his voice: "Earlier, through special means, my previous will has already conducted some investigations on you. It seems that you are not my bloodline descendants. The map that leads to my ruins must have been obtained by you by chance, right?"
At this point, the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" sighed softly and continued, "It seems that my family has probably been lost in the long river of history. However, even if you and I have no blood relationship, based on the talent you have shown, you are fully qualified to inherit my Turtle Spirit Earth Fire."
Hearing the words of "Turtle Spirit Venerable", Xiao Ling couldn't help but smile. It seems that this Turtle Spirit Earth Fire will finally belong to him.
He nodded gently, his eyes gleaming with determination, and solemnly promised the soul body of "Turtle Spirit Venerable": "Please rest assured that I will never let you down. I will carry this Turtle Spirit Earth Fire and head towards the peak of the Douqi Continent."
"The pinnacle of Douqi Continent, becoming Doudi? Haha, it's good for young people to have this ambition, but this road is not easy to walk." "Turtle Spirit Venerable" gently stroked his beard, his tone was indifferent, but with a hint of relief, obviously very satisfied with Xiao Ling's answer. "However, since you have this image, then take this gift from me and continue to move forward."
As he spoke, he raised his left hand, and a dark brown light rose from his palm, and then he summoned the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire.
At this time, the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire was no longer as violent as before. Its body shrank to the size of a palm, and it seemed particularly docile. It swayed gently in the hands of the "Turtle Spirit Venerable", as if looking for support, and then intimately surrounded the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" like a pet that had found its home.
Under the gaze of the crowd, the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" gently stroked the head of the little turtle that was transformed by the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire. The subtle movement revealed deep reluctance and tenderness. His voice was smiling, but it could not hide the solemnity in it: "Little guy, you will follow Xiao Ling from now on. He will be your new master."
After saying this, he waved his hand gently, and the restraint of the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire by the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" dissipated. As the restraint was released, his soul body began to become more transparent and appeared weaker.
The little turtle hovered in the air for a moment, its eyes revealing its attachment and reluctance to "Venerable Turtle Spirit", as if it was saying its final farewell.
The eyes of the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" were full of relief and expectation. He looked at the little turtle quietly, as if conveying a silent blessing. With the Venerable's encouragement, the little turtle finally turned around and slowly floated towards Xiao Ling.
The Turtle Spirit Earth Fire itself is quite spiritual. Although it cannot communicate in a complex way like humans, it can sense people's intentions and emotions. After receiving the instructions of the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" and the previous fight with Xiao Ling, it has a certain understanding and recognition of the strength of this new master. Regarding becoming Xiao Ling's strange fire, the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire did not show much resistance.
It also understood that its original master had passed away, and what it was facing now was just a remnant soul of the Venerable. With this understanding, the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire was open to a new beginning and was ready to accept Xiao Ling as its new master. And it also knew in its heart that even if it disagreed, with the strength that man had just shown, it would be difficult for it to escape the consequences of being refined.
Xiao Ling stared at the turtle spirit earth fire that floated to his side, and a warm smile flashed in his eyes. He said softly: "Hello, little guy, from now on, please give me more guidance." There was a hint of smile in his tone, as if he was greeting a new friend.
The Turtle Spirit Earth Fire seemed to really understand Xiao Ling's words. The little turtle formed by the strange fire moved slightly, and its little head nodded gently. Although there was no overly intimate behavior, there was no longer any resistance and hostility in its smart eyes that it had when fighting Xiao Ling before.
At this moment, a silent connection seemed to be established between Xiao Ling and the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire.
Xiao Ling slowly stretched out his hand, letting the turtle spirit fire gently fall into his palm.
In Xiao Ling's palm, the turtle spirit earth fire slowly rotated, as if responding to his movements. Its light became softer, exuding a heavy feeling.
If this was an untamed wild fire, it would definitely fight back in any difficult situation and would never allow others to refine it easily. However, this turtle spirit earth fire had been tamed by a cultivator before, and even after the death of the "Turtle Spirit Venerable", it was not released to regain its freedom.
Therefore, the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire did not have much aversion or resistance to this change of being subdued by others again. It seemed to understand that this was the arrangement of fate, and it showed a compliant attitude towards accepting Xiao Ling as its new master.
Witnessing the harmonious coexistence of Xiao Ling and the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" also showed a relieved smile on his face. With a hint of relief in his voice, he asked Xiao Ling a question: "Young man, now that you have obtained the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, when do you plan to start absorbing its power?"
After hearing the question from "Turtle Spirit Venerable", Xiao Ling temporarily stopped interacting with the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, and turned to face the senior, and replied in a relaxed tone: "Senior, I am not in a hurry to absorb this Turtle Spirit Earth Fire immediately. I have mastered a special method of storing strange fire. After I deal with some urgent matters, I will choose a suitable time, calm down, and concentrate on refining this Turtle Spirit Earth Fire."
Under the gaze of the "Turtle Spirit Venerable", Xiao Ling took out the Azure Lotus Pedestal without any hurry. This elegant and mysterious pedestal exudes a faint blue light. Xiao Ling gently guided the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire to the pedestal, and then he put the Azure Lotus Pedestal, together with the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire inside it, into the system space. As soon as the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire was put into the system space, Xiao Ling skillfully controlled it to detach from the Azure Lotus Pedestal. The power of the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire is extremely powerful, far beyond the comparison or control of the companion of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire. If the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire itself is restrained, once it approaches the Azure Lotus Pedestal, its blazing power will be enough to damage the pedestal. The reason why Xiao Ling took out the Azure Lotus Pedestal was just to cover up and avoid attracting unnecessary attention.
This scene made "Turtle Spirit Venerable" couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise. He sighed softly: "I didn't expect that there are methods to store strange fire nowadays. It's really unbelievable." Although he was full of surprise, he didn't dwell on it too much. Such a method would not be useful to a person who had died a long time ago.
After a slight pause, "Reverend Turtle Spirit" continued, "Since you already have a comprehensive plan, that's naturally a good thing. I originally planned to provide some help when you refine the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, but now it seems that there is no need for this."
"Haha, thank you for your concern, senior." Xiao Ling chuckled, his tone revealing a hint of relief and gratitude. Then he turned his gaze to the increasingly transparent figure of "Turtle Spirit Venerable", a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he sincerely suggested, "Senior, I actually have mastered some special methods that may be able to help the soul body revive. Seeing your current state, I think I may be able to provide some help."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in "Reverend Turtle Spirit's" eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, as if waiting for Xiao Ling's further explanation.
Pointing to the two soul bodies Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo beside him, Xiao Ling continued: "For example, Senior Yao Chen and Senior Yao Tianhuo beside me, they are also soul bodies. I promised them that I would find a way to restore their bodies."
After hearing this, Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo nodded slightly, confirming Xiao Ling's words.
Yao Chen then added: "Indeed, Xiao Ling does have the ability to revive the soul body. As for the materials needed for resurrection, he has almost collected them all."
Yao Tianhuo also echoed: "Yes, there are still some herbs needed for resurrection, which were collected from the medicine field that you, my friend, left behind."
After he finished speaking, the three of them turned their gazes to "Reverend Turtle Spirit" at the same time, their eyes full of expectation, waiting for his reply.
For Xiao Ling, it was not difficult to revive one more soul. Carrying the soul of "Turtle Spirit Venerable" by his side would not only not pose any threat, but in the future, after successfully reviving Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo, he would even have the opportunity to recruit this "Turtle Spirit Venerable" to join Xingyun Pavilion.
An eighth-grade alchemist who has reached the Dou Zun level is undoubtedly a valuable talent that any force is eager to recruit. Yao Tianhuo and Yao Chen have already made plans. Once resurrected, Yao Tianhuo intends to join Xingyun Pavilion as an elder.
After listening to the three people's words, "Turtle Spirit Venerable" just smiled lightly, shook his head slightly, and said to Xiao Ling: "Young man, I appreciate your kindness. But in fact, the origin of my soul has long been exhausted. What you see now is just a soul clone created by me using special means, and its memory is also incomplete. The main purpose of creating this soul clone is just to find a successor. The real me no longer exists. From the moment this clone appeared, it was destined to disappear from the world. Now my mission has been completed, and I have no regrets."
His voice was calm and indifferent, revealing a sense of detachment and relief, as if he had seen through the cycle of life and death.
Xiao Ling was slightly startled, then nodded in understanding, "If that's the case, then we won't force it."
The soul clone of "Turtle Spirit Venerable" gradually became transparent as the burden in his heart was lifted, but there was still a satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth. His voice was calm, with a hint of expectation, and he asked: "I have no regrets to have a successor like you. Before I disappear, can you tell me your name?"
"My name is Xiao Ling." Xiao Ling answered concisely.
"Turtle Spirit Venerable" nodded gently, with a hint of praise in his eyes: "Xiao Ling, what a good name, I will remember it. Accept it, this is my last gift to you, and you can also take my body. After all, it is a Dou Zun level body, it should have some value, maybe it can help the resurrection of your two soul body predecessors. I only hope that you will not bury this Turtle Spirit Earth Fire in the future, and I will be satisfied."
As his words fell, the soul clone of "Turtle Spirit Venerable" began to emit a soft white light. He raised his hand, and strands of light gathered in his palm, gradually condensing into a ball of light. As the ball of light gradually solidified, his soul body also began to slowly dissipate like morning mist meeting the rising sun.
The moment the ball of light took shape, the soul of "Turtle Spirit Venerable" finally dissipated. Before dissipating, he looked at Xiao Ling with a look of relief and expectation, and then he slowly closed his eyes, as if he had completed his final mission, and quietly merged into this world.
Seeing the soul of "Turtle Spirit Master" dissipate, everyone felt an unspeakable sorrow. This once powerful Dou Zun master had now silently melted into the world without leaving a trace.
A solemn silence enveloped the entire hall, and everyone expressed their final respect to this predecessor in silence.
After a long silence, Xiao Ling finally broke the silence. He stretched out his hand and waved it gently, and the ball of light left by the "Turtle Spirit Venerable" slowly floated towards him, as if being pulled by an invisible thread.
When the ball of light landed lightly on Xiao Ling's palm, he realized that the ball of light contained not only a little fighting spirit, but also a deep soul mark. It emitted a faint soul fluctuation in the air, spreading slowly like ripples, giving people a sense of tranquility and depth.
Xiao Ling looked at the ball of light in his hand, confusion flashing in his eyes. This kind of ball of light emitting soul fluctuations was the first time he had seen it.
Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo noticed Xiao Ling's expression, so they walked forward and looked curiously at what the "Reverend Turtle Spirit" had left behind.
At the same time, Xiao Yixian pulled Zi Yan and Qing Lin and approached Xiao Ling. They formed a circle, their eyes focused on the ball of light.
Xiao Ling carefully examined the ball of light in his hand, but was unable to identify its secret. He was full of curiosity, so he turned his gaze to Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo, hoping that these two experienced old men could provide some clues.
With a hint of curiosity, Xiao Ling asked, "Master Yao, Senior Tianhuo, can you tell what this ball of light is for? I can feel a very strange soul fluctuation contained in this ball of light."
Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo looked at each other after hearing this, then floated forward and observed the ball of light intently. Their expressions gradually became focused, and it was obvious that they were also seriously sensing the secret of the ball of light.
Yao Tianhuo shook his head, indicating that he could not tell the origin of the light ball. But after some investigation, Yao Chen's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and his face showed understanding. He said: "If I guess correctly, this light ball should contain the inherited memory of 'Turtle Spirit Venerable'. Xiao Ling, if you absorb it, you should be able to obtain part of his memory. As for what is recorded specifically, I don't know. If you want to find out what is recorded in it, you can only absorb it completely."
(End of this chapter)