Chapter 99: Human Flower Life Essence Spatial Soul Core, Hope Nothing Happened!
Within the spring where icy cold and scorching heat converged,
Zhu Zhuqing was currently gathering all her strength to condense a soul core.
As the soul core gradually took shape and began to rotate, a vortex of soul power started absorbing the surrounding heaven and earth energy.
That surging soul power spread uncontrollably throughout the entire valley, causing even Dugu Bo, whose injuries had just stabilized not far away, to tremble.
"So dense… such dense soul power…"
Blindfolded, he muttered to himself:
"Could it be… that little girl has a Titled Douluo protecting her?"
"No, that's not right! This intensity of soul power… something feels off!"
Leaving aside Dugu Bo's shock, Bai Lu's side had already reached the next stage.
"About time."
He looked at the flawless girl within the spring and nodded silently.
At present, the soul core Zhu Zhuqing condensed could only be called a "Life Origin Soul Core."
It still had quite a gap from the Human Flower Soul Core he envisioned.
"Let's see whether the Three Flower Soul Core I designed can successfully add another attribute."
Normally, each soul core could only carry a single attribute, usually solidified by fusing the corresponding attribute power during condensation.
But due to its unique nature, the Human Flower Soul Core was equivalent to carrying two attributes—life origin and another.
One formed the foundation; the other governed divine abilities.
The two attributes would not conflict within the soul core; instead, they nourished each other, merging and coexisting as one.
"The attribute I plan to add to your soul core is space!"
"As long as it succeeds, your control over space will increase severalfold."
"Slaughter Space, soul core manipulation, White Tiger Slaughter Art, Phantom Flash skill application… all will become far more effortless!"
"In the future, you may even use this as a foundation to open up a special space within your body, even a world."
Where would the power of space come from?
Naturally, from Slaughter Space itself!
He had developed Slaughter Space for many years, and now directly channeled its spatial power into the soul core.
The amount of spatial power required was no less than that of soul power and life origin.
Soon, as the spatial power was drained, Slaughter Space began to shrink, flicker, and destabilize…
It looked as if it might collapse at any moment.
"An army raised for a thousand days is used in a single moment. I'm counting on you!"
With a thought from Bai Lu, the countless souls accumulated within Slaughter Space stepped forward bravely.
For the sake of this "home," they willingly sacrificed themselves, converting their soul power into spatial power to forcibly hold up the space.
Soon, the colors of the souls gradually faded until they shattered and vanished…
Before long, less than one percent of the souls remained!
Yet the spatial power was still lacking!
Inside, the ten-thousand-year Man-Faced Demon Spider soul trembled uneasily, afraid Bai Lu might ask it to sacrifice itself as well.
"Don't be scared, little one. Your spider life has other uses."
Bai Lu smiled faintly at the Man-Faced Demon Spider, then turned his gaze toward the two adorable creatures playing in the spiritual space.
That look was like he was staring at two oversized batteries.
"Xiao Yue, little rabbit, time to pay rent."
Shadow Cat: "Meow?"
Xiao Wu: "Money?"
"What? No money?"
"Then use your soul power as payment!"
Meow!
Before the cat and rabbit could react, Bai Lu directly tossed them into Slaughter Space.
When they returned, the two little creatures were already on the verge of collapse.
"Good job. I'll remember your contribution."
As Bai Lu spoke, his gaze returned to Slaughter Space once more.
Inside, the number and types of souls had already dropped below 200.
To avoid letting the little kitty's painstakingly collected soul pets disappear,
He had no choice but to call upon some of his own soul power, finally stabilizing Slaughter Space completely.
Sunset, moonrise, wind stirring.
Clouds surged, dew condensed, and dawn brightened.
"Whoosh!"
The girl rose from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, her eyes shining brilliantly.
Within her dantian, a crystal-clear blue soul core spun rapidly.
The dense heaven and earth energy around her flowed like a tide into her body, transforming into pure soul power.
At the same time, threads of life origin spread into every corner of her body.
Filling her entirely, nourishing and strengthening her!
The Three Flower Soul Core—the Human Flower Life Origin Spatial Soul Core—successfully formed!
"I did it!"
Zhu Zhuqing's voice carried unconcealable joy.
Splash—!
The water surface broke as the girl leapt out of the spring.
Without even putting on clothes, she threw herself into Bai Lu's arms, her tone excited:
"Bai Lu! I feel so strong now!"
"Not only is my soul power constantly growing, but my physique is continuously improving!"
"This is the wondrous use of the Human Flower Soul Core."
Bai Lu raised his hand and gently stroked her hair as he explained:
"The Human Flower Soul Core can continuously convert soul power into life origin, constantly feeding back into your body, tempering your organs, bones, and meridians."
"Your body will keep strengthening, and your lifespan and recovery ability will greatly increase."
A smile rested on his lips as he lowered his gaze gently:
"So, do you like it?"
"I like it!"
Zhu Zhuqing wrapped her arms around Bai Lu's neck, standing on tiptoe, her eyes full of dependence.
After a long while, the two separated.
"So…"
Bai Lu chuckled, "Is it convenient now for me to take a look?"
"I …"
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed slightly, a bit shy, but she quickly stood openly before him.
At this moment, the girl's figure was flawless, her jade-like skin translucent, blood flowing through her limbs, qi coursing through all eight meridians, invulnerable, immune to water and fire, resistant to all poisons, and with endless strength!
"Truly perfect!"
Bai Lu looked at her, a trace of fascination flashing in his eyes.
As expected of the perfect body he personally forged!
Even in other worlds, it would likely count as a spirit body, divine body, or dao body.
"Y-you've looked enough, right?"
That burning gaze made the girl feel a bit embarrassed.
"Haa… even though it feels like I could never get enough, I'll stop here for now."
Suppressing his thoughts, he personally dressed Zhu Zhuqing and arranged her hair… His movements were gentle, as if handling a priceless treasure.
But when he reached the part where he put on the spirit-nourishing earrings and living bracelet, he suddenly paused.
If he remembered correctly… Wasn't there still someone inside that bracelet?
"You didn't forget to let Rongrong out, did you?"
Zhu Zhuqing noticed Bai Lu's expression, glanced around, and her face turned strange.
She had been inside for an entire day. Could that bracelet still be usable?
"Mm… all my attention was on you."
Bai Lu nodded silently.
He wasn't a god; his abilities were limited.
Condensing such a special soul core required full concentration!
"I understand."
Zhu Zhuqing naturally didn't blame him.
The two exchanged a glance, sharing the same thought—hope nothing happened.
"Come out, Ning Rongrong!"
Zhu Zhuqing raised her hand and activated the soul tool.
"Ahhh! Zhuqing! I hate you!"
"I'm bursting, bursting! I'm going to explode!"
Ning Rongrong, legs trembling, froze for a moment, then screamed as she rushed toward a corner of the valley.
"Haaah… finally… alive—"
Three minutes later, Ning Rongrong returned, shivering slightly, looking relieved.
"Zhuqing, you're too cruel. I must punish you properly."
She suddenly grinned wickedly and charged forward, her hands outstretched.
"…"
Bai Lu looked expressionlessly at Ning Rongrong, who was currently grabbing his chest.
He silently raised a finger and pointed at the girl:
"I'm the clone. She's the original."
"Eh!?"
Ning Rongrong froze, then naturally turned and hugged Zhu Zhuqing, sobbing:
"Zhuqing, your clone got stronger again. I didn't even recognize it."
"…"
A trace of speechlessness flashed in the girl's eyes as she said:
"The one who got stronger is me. The clone was made before; it hasn't changed at all."
"!!!"
Ning Rongrong stiffened, then started acting spoiled:
"I don't care, I don't care!"
"Who told your clone to be so realistic? It feels exactly like you; I couldn't tell at all."
"…"
The two exchanged another glance—this girl… did she get dumb from holding it in too long?
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End of Chapter