NOVEL NEXT Chapter 164: White Serpent Dragon's Second Chance
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--- Chapter 164 ---
Heavenly Spear Judgement, Furious Heart Strike.
It is one of the basic moves recorded in the Heavenly Judgement, which mainly focuses on one aspect: thrust.
However, it is no ordinary thrust!
The Furious Heart Strike, as a martial skill developed by the Thunder God, isn't an easy skill to master. One must meet a few strict criteria.
While "Heavenly Judgement" is divine by nature, which means one must possess Divine Energy or Immortal Qi to utilize its true power, Han Yuan broke this rule by empowering the surrounding nature energy via the Heaven and Earth Unity.
However, that was just the first prerequisite.
Besides the Heaven and Earth Unity, Han Yuan also used his Spirit Energy, Spiritual Power, and Bio Electricity to enhance the Fallen Holy Spear, so it could get strong enough to withstand the infusion of natural energy.
On top of that, Han Yuan has to focus on controlling the Fallen Holy Spear from getting out of control because the Furious Heart Strike demands the spear to be extremely spun within one's hands, in other words, torque.
Finally, Han Yuan thrust the Fallen Holy Spear forward, basically driving a super-powered drill that can break the sky. Although the White Serpent Dragon is a super spirit beast, its fleshy defense is torn apart by this attack easily.
Ultimately, the 99,999-year-old is dying.
Han Yuan stared at the White Serpent Dragon with pity in his eyes. At the same time, the White Serpent Dragon's eyes gradually gained a different light as its suppressed consciousness returned.
White Serpent Dragon felt pain on its body, but endured it while releasing a dragon cry into the sky. Dying, but free, the super spirit beast couldn't help but feel happy at the bottom of its heart.
Even if it's just for a brief moment, the White Serpent Dragon is happier than ever. After all, the Abyssal White Dragon has possessed its body for god-know how long.
White Serpent Dragon raised its giant serpentine body with difficulty and swam toward Han Yuan, bowing its head thankfully. "Hu... Man, thank you."
"Th... Thank you for freeing me."
Han Yuan shook his head gently, "Don't be so ready to die."
"If I can give you another chance at life, will you take it?"
White Serpent Dragon and Qian Renxue stared at Han Yuan in disbelief, waiting for him to continue speaking.
Han Yuan glanced at Qian Renxue helplessly, not wanting to expose the Soul Contract for making Spirit Souls and other secrets, but since he had planned to reveal them slowly, it was better to do it now.
Frankly, Han Yuan didn't care much if Qian Renxue knew some of his secrets.
After all, Han Yuan only needed to keep Qian Renxue entertained and challenged so much that her pride won't allow her to expose these things to others, well, except her grandfather, probably.
As for Bibi Dong, Han Yuan helped her to stay sane and even purified Raksasha's negative influence. If she dared to make a move, the hidden mechanism in her heart would get triggered.
The only thing that made Han Yuan wary was the Slaughter City, which was the basecamp of Asura God, and Poseidon Island, the basecamp of Asura's little friend, Sea God.
He wasn't afraid of Angel God much because the God of Destruction told him the Angel God had fallen. Of course, the God of Destruction also told him the Angel God's case was a bit sketchy.
It was too sudden, and before the Divine Realm could react, the Angel God had gone.
It's just like what happened to the Flower Goddess.
Since the Thunder God and Angel God's falls were too sudden, anyone with a functioning mind can easily see the person behind such a scheme, and it was the person who benefits the most from their fall.
'Judgement, huh? What a coincidence that Thunder God and Angel God, who have such divinity like Asura, fell, and others didn't realize it.' Han Yuan snorted in his heart.
Han Yuan has a motto in this life.
When in doubt, always blame Asura!
"C-Can you really do that?" The White Serpent Dragon was stunned.
Han Yuan nodded, "You should have known that thing beneath the lake is not a 'normal' lifeform anymore. The chance I talked about is quite similar to that."
"However, instead of being bound to a place, you will be bound to a spirit master and grow together with that person."
"The.. There is such a thing?" The White Serpent Dragon and Qian Renxue were speechless.
Han Yuan smiled calmly, "It's a recent invention of mine. I called it the Soul Contract, which allows two lifeforms to connect, becoming partners in a way of cultivation."
"Spirit beasts who become Spirit Soul wouldn't only be able to grow faster because, as you know, humans' cultivation speed, especially geniuses, is faster than your race, but also you can avoid Lightning Tribulation and even become Beast God with enough accumulation."
"What!" Qian Renxue hurriedly grabbed Han Yuan's shoulders. "Are you telling the truth, Han Yuan?!"
"Tell me you're not joking?!"
"T-This thing will turn the Douluo Continent, no, the whole world upside down!"
"Are you aware that you're changing the very path of Spirit Master?"
On the other hand, the White Serpent Dragon was 'naturally' shaken inside out. If what Han Yuan said is true, the spirit beast race's dream to become a god will come true.
Although Han Yuan fundamentally tore the rules of Douluo Planet apart, it might be a good thing because the development of this world was too one-sided.
At the same time, the newborn consciousness of the Douluo Planet got awakened. Deep inside the core of the planet, a burning golden spark grew rapidly, becoming a brilliant flame.
The golden flame tilted its fiery body and then rushed to the surface, breaking layer upon layer of crust.
Han Yuan glanced at Qian Renxue and retorted, "So what? Ultimately, everyone's goal is the same."
"To become stronger!"
"To become gods!"
Qian Renxue staggered back. She underestimated Han Yuan's intent to become stronger. He wanted to break the system, so this world could grow faster, allowing divine-level experts to grow without needing the inheritance of gods.
Yes, Han Yuan planned to strengthen the Douluo Planet, eventually turning it into a Divine Planet in the future. Even though the current Soul Contract and Spirit Soul are already quite mature, implementing them is a different question.
At first, Han Yuan wanted to use the Spirit Hall to spread this new path, but Bibi Dong made him think otherwise. Still, Qian Renxue is a good choice to be a representative.
Yet, this can wait because Qian Renxue has yet to become the Angel God, the carrier of Holiness and Light in the Douluo Continent.
Han Yuan focused on the White Serpent Dragon and then sighed, "Maybe this is fate."
"White Serpent Dragon, you must have thought of asking to become my Spirit Soul, but I had to say it's impossible."
"How? How did you..." The White Serpent Dragon didn't understand.
"Is it because I was too weak to become your Spirit Soul?"
Han Yuan laughed bitterly, "Calling you too weak is a bit harsh, but you can see it that way. Simply put, we aren't compatible."
"The Purple Silver Grass is a mutated Blue Silver Grass, and possesses the life and lightning attribute. Each attribute is infinitely close, if not ultimate, already."
"Your light attribute is very compatible with life and lightning attribute, and can indeed support me, but your origin is not very pure, and has yet to reach the ultimate realm."
"It's close, but not close enough."
If Han Yuan wanted to turn a spirit beast into a Spirit Soul, it must be an existence that is equal to a Heavenly Horned Ant in potential. The White Serpent Dragon has no such potential, but the Abyssal White Dragon did, though it must be hard to convince such a stubborn dragon, especially when he is the Thunder God's inheritor.
The White Serpent Dragon also felt Han Yuan's sincere words, and didn't know whether it should laugh or cry. Although its cultivation is only in the 99,999-year-old realm, the White Serpent Dragon is a super spirit beast and can even fight some ferocious beasts.
(A/N: Ferocious beasts are spirit beasts that reached the 200,000-year-old realm and have undergone the thunder tribulation successfully)
Being looked down on is very uncomfortable. Too bad, the one who looked down on White Serpent Dragon is many times stronger.
One spear strike is enough to make the White Serpent Dragon die.
The White Serpent Dragon fell into a deep thought and then stared at Qian Renxue deeply, "Such a pure light element."
"There is also an ultimate holy attribute, and fire element..."
"Angel God's descendant."
The White Serpent Dragon glanced at Han Yuan and Qian Renxue back and forth before laughing softly, "My freedom, it seems it's not completely hopeless."
"Benefactor, can you let me sign a contract with this girl instead?"
Han Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, "Are you sure?"
The White Serpent Dragon nodded solemnly, "Yes! Since I can't follow you, following the person near you is fine, too. She's also compatible with me."
"You heard that." Han Yuan said to Qian Renxue. "Do you want to form a contract with this dragon?"
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, feeling somewhat confused. Yet, there is a feminine whisper in her heart telling her to agree with Han Yuan.
It was a warm, guiding feeling.
She slowly looked up to the White Serpent Dragon and said with a determination, "Okay, let's form a contract."