Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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Upon hearing this, Wang Li didn't hesitate and quickly moved forward. He had seen the performance of the Giant Iron Vine earlier with his own eyes.

It was important to note that this was a Titled Douluo it was facing. Not only had it not been subdued immediately, but it had also managed to put up some resistance. This alone was enough to prove the formidable power of this Giant Iron Vine Soul Beast.

As Wang Li got closer, he saw that the Giant Iron Vine had been poisoned by several toxins: the paralysis toxin, corrosion toxin, the venom of the Green Phosphor Snake, and even the Green Phosphor Snake King's venom. Its body was severely damaged, yet it kept writhing in agony. Such powerful vitality was truly impressive.

Wang Li was concerned that it might not last much longer. Taking out a large iron axe from his storage soul tool, he swung it forcefully—one strike, two strikes, three strikes, four...

Finally, the Giant Iron Vine broke into several pieces, and it completely lost its vitality. Purple soul power surged wildly, coalescing into a soul ring.

Seeing the soul ring, Wang Li's eyes lit up. He stowed the giant axe, turning to look at Dugu Bo and said,

"Thank you for your help, Senior. I'll begin absorbing this soul ring now!"

Dugu Bo nodded and immediately gave a warning,

"This Giant Iron Vine is at least two thousand five hundred to two thousand seven hundred years old. It is a Soul Beast with an incredibly strong life force, so be careful. Keep your focus and do not let your guard down!"

Wang Li, full of confidence in himself, replied,

"Don't worry, Senior. I know what I'm doing."

With that, Wang Li crossed his legs and sat down, summoning his Martial Soul. Blue Silver Grass surrounded him, and two yellow soul rings hovered above and below him, pulsing in rhythm. As he released his soul power, the Giant Iron Vine's purple soul ring flew toward him and attached to the Blue Silver Grass.

At that moment, a powerful, domineering, yet vibrant soul force rushed into Wang Li's body. Even though his physique was strong, he felt a momentary tightness in his chest.

However, immediately afterward, Wang Li was thrilled and thought to himself,

"Come on, come on! The stronger you are, the happier I'll be. The more you resist, the more excited I'll get!"

With this thought, Wang Li tightened his focus, using his meditation technique. He both suppressed and guided the overwhelming soul force, moving it through his body in circles.

His body was indeed strong enough to contain the massive soul power. It was uncomfortable at first, but he gritted his teeth and persevered. The soul power slowly began to circulate properly, and he began to absorb it step by step.

An hour passed... two hours... time ticked by.

Under normal circumstances, Wang Li should have finished absorbing the soul ring by now. However, he didn't awaken. Instead, a milky-white glow started to emanate from him.

Dugu Bo was taken aback, confused. Normally, the process of absorbing a soul ring didn't look like this.

The glow intensified, eventually forming into a cocoon of light, and Wang Li's figure completely vanished inside it.

Dugu Bo furrowed his brows. However, since Wang Li's expression remained peaceful and there were no signs of pain or distress, Dugu Bo concluded that it likely wasn't a bad sign. He decided to continue waiting.

Inside the cocoon, Wang Li's Martial Soul was undergoing a metamorphosis. This was a comprehensive improvement for Wang Li, and certainly not something negative.

From day to night, ten hours passed in total. Suddenly, the cocoon shattered, breaking into white streams of energy that flowed back into his body with each of his breaths.

In the next instant, Wang Li opened his eyes, radiating with energy and brilliance. A smile curled on his lips, and he felt better than ever before.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo let out a relieved sigh, his curiosity piqued as he asked,

"What happened? Why did absorbing this third soul ring turn into such an ordeal?"

Wang Li stood up, stretching lazily with a grin, and replied,

"It seems my Martial Soul is highly compatible with the Giant Iron Vine. Its immense life force caused my already mutated Blue Silver Grass to undergo another mutation."

After saying this, he glanced at the panel that only he could see:

*[Host: Wang Li]*

*[Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass Lv3 (Evolving)]*

*Soul Power: Level 32 (10%)+*

*Traits: Vitality Lv3* (Blue Silver Grass, which can be found in every corner of the continent, is weak but possesses strong life force. It can slowly recover from injuries.)

*Passive: Resilience Lv3* (What doesn't kill me makes me stronger. Against any abnormal state, as long as I don't die directly, my body will become even stronger once I recover.)

*Soul Rings: First Soul Ring (Equipped), Second Soul Ring (Equipped), Third Soul Ring (Equipped)*

*Soul Bones: None*

*Combat Experience: 102480*

His Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, after awakening, had gone through another phase of evolution.

Opening the "Evolving" panel:

*[Lv3 → Lv4 Life Essence (12/40)]*

It seemed that to reach the next stage of evolution, either the fourth soul ring would need to be a 10,000-year-old soul ring, or it could only happen after obtaining the fifth soul ring.

His soul power had reached level 32, after all, as he had absorbed a Soul Beast that was over 2,000 years old.

His Martial Soul's talent had further strengthened. Eager, Wang Li quickly opened the "Third Soul Ring" panel:

*Soul Skill: Frenzied Dance* (All attributes increase by 50%, including strength, speed, defense, and armor penetration. It also unleashes indiscriminate crushing attacks in all directions. Be cautious with soul power control, as it improves control over the Blue Silver Vines during Frenzied Dance.)

*Source: Giant Iron Vine* (A powerful Soul Beast among plant-type beasts, known for its vitality, rare in number, and with immense potential.)

*Age: 2624+ years*

Wang Li sucked in a breath. This was the third soul ring, and the soul skill it provided, or rather the combination of absorbing this third soul ring and his Martial Soul's next evolutionary phase, had created this extraordinary ability.

Seeing Wang Li's shocked expression, Dugu Bo couldn't help but ask curiously,

"What changes have occurred in your Martial Soul? What kind of soul skill did you get?"

Wang Li felt it would be better to demonstrate than explain, so he released his first soul skill. One by one, Blue Silver Grass vines shot up, growing rapidly in the wind. In an instant, they thickened to the size of a human thigh, resembling giant serpents. These vines spread out, covering the entire ten-meter radius around Wang Li.

His eyes sparkled. Absolute life brought absolute strength, and absolute strength brought absolute destruction. These thick Blue Silver Vines were the best manifestation of his newfound power.

From now on, no matter the countermeasures—thunder, fire, divine winds, or ice—if my whip strike doesn't kill you directly, don't come to me talking about countering.

Wang Li spoke softly:

"Third soul skill, Frenzied Dance!"

The 1,000-year-old soul ring radiated light, and Wang Li's soul power quickly drained. All the Blue Silver Vines were coated in a metallic sheen. They began twisting and moving at such speed that they left afterimages. The air cracked with each strike, and the ground shattered with explosive sounds.

It was as if an earth dragon had turned over, or a giant beast was trampling everything. The flowers, plants, and trees around them that were already withering were now uprooted completely.

Dugu Bo stood dumbfounded. This was definitely a third soul skill for a Soul Venerable, yet it felt more like a fourth soul skill for a Soul Sect!

(End of Chapter)