As Yu Zixing continued to observe and guide the scattered tribulation energies within his body, he couldn't help but marvel at the sheer benefits he was gaining.
Not only were the tribulation lightning energies tempering his body and conditioning his 12 main Meridians, they were also burning the small traces of impurities within his bloodline while also improving his bloodline's quality little by little.
The process hurt like hell however the returns were also worth the pain.
As the tribulation energies strengthen his bloodline, Zixing also began to perceive a faint trace of purple aura within his blood.
"Could this be... Hao Yue's aura?" Thought the dark-haired boy as he continued sensing the changes within his body.
While Zixing continued to observe the changes being done to his bloodline by Hao Yue's aura... Something unexpected began to occur.
Half of the tribulation energies began to gather and swiftly made their way towards his head... Specifically they began to enter his Spiritual Sea.
Realizing this, Zixing's expression began to show a trace of alarm... One could only imagine the consequences once these energies begin damaging his Spiritual Sea.
The dark-haired boy couldn't help but reprimand himself for not being careful... He was so engrossed with the benefits these energies were bestowing his body, that he neglected the potential internal dangers they could cause to himself.
Hao Yue then spoke: "(No worries bro.... This was something we wanted to happen....)"
Suddenly.... as the tribulation energies entered Zixing's mind, a nine headed beast phantom appeared within his Spiritual Sea.
"Roar!" With a terrifying roar the beast phantom unleashed an overbearing aura then directly swallowed the invading energies.
"Roar!" With another roar the nine headed beast phantom then released a wave of bright purple energy which showered Zixing's entire Spiritual Sea.
Hao Yue then said: "I've refined the tribulation energies bro... Use it to slowly expand your Spiritual Sea through your Purple Demon Eyes meditation technique."
Upon Hao Yue's words Zixing immediately began to absorb the bright purple energies using his meditation technique... In an instant, his Spiritual Sea began to expand as his mental strength started to rise.
After a while the dark-haired boy could feel as if his mind and heart could already communicate with each other as if his thoughts and his will were now one.... This was the Spirit Connection Realm of Mental Power cultivation.
Must know that due to his experiences from his previous life, his Mental power was already quite high for his age... Upon absorbing the tribulation's refined energies, he immediately reached the Spirit Connection Realm.
After achieving this breakthrough, Zixing turned his attention back to the remaining tribulation energies still tempering his body. To his surprise not only were his 12 Meridians perfectly conditioned, his External Spiritual Energy and Innate Divine Strength had also risen greatly.
"So this is the result of these energies tempering my body and strengthening my blood." Thought the dark-haired boy as he was beginning to realize the sheer value given to him by this lightning tribulation.
Just when he thought he had gained the maximum benefits from this experience, another unexpected matter occurred.
He could feel a stream of energy circulating from his back connected to the Mysterious Heaven Skill situated in his lower dantian.
"This... Could this be... Has the Mysterious Heaven Skill unlocked one of my Extraordinary Meridians through the tempering and pressure of the tribulation energy?" Thought the boy as he could feel his body recovering at a much faster pace compared to before.
By this point he began to sense something else as he stood up and opened his eyes.
The moment he did so though he realized that his visual clarity had not only greatly improved, his perception of time seems to have become sharper as well... with the expansion of his Spiritual Sea and the improvement of his Mental Power, he had achieved a mental state where everything seems to have slowed down... this was nonother than the next breakthrough of his Purple Demon Eyes cultivation... The Detailed Realm!
Unconsciously Zixing turned and checked on his Martial Soul's evolution.
When he saw a ring of light forming around the purple energy egg, he couldn't help but think: "Hao Yue... Is materializing a Spirit Ring?... Is this also because of his evolution?"
Shiiing...
Suddenly... Yu Zixing began to feel a feedback from his Martial Soul.
His Bridge Between Heaven & Earth shined brightly within his body as his cultivation began to rise.
Spirit Rank 11
Spirit Rank 12
Spirit Rank 13
Just when the boy thought it stopped, a reaction unexpectedly came from his newly opened Extraordinary Meridian.
From his Extraordinary Meridian came a stream of energy which entered his Bridge Between Heaven & Earth. Due to this his Spirit Rank began to rise once more.
Spirit Rank 14
Spirit Rank 15
And finally just barely...
Spirit Rank 16
"Amazing... I suddenly jumped six Spirit Ranks... Three from the breakthrough and another three from opening my first Extraordinary Meridian." Thought the dark haired boy in surprise.
Crack... Crack~~
Zixing then turned his attention back to the Purple Energy Egg which began to show cracks as it's Spirit Ring was about to materialize.
Eventually...
Shatter!
The purple energy egg shattered and the new form of Zixing's Martial Soul revealed itself.
"RAO!"
It was a dark purple colored lizard-like beast about the size of a large dog. Around it's head were what looked to be bright yellow patterns representing it's elemental attribute.... It was Hao Yue in his Single Head Form!
Yu Zixing took a step closer towards his newly evolved Martial Soul and suddenly...
Shiing...
A large white Spirit Ring rose from below them.
"A white decade old Spirit Ring?" Muttered Zixing in surprise. He didn't think Hao Yue's 1st Materialized Spirit Ring would be like this.
Hao Yue: "The cultivation age of the Spirit Rings I materialize are proportionate to my current evolution level... Meaning based on this world's standards I am currently a 10 Years Spirit Beast."
Yu Zixing: "Which means... These Spirit Rings evolve along with you?"
"That's right." Replied his Martial Soul with a nod.
"Seems kinda Similar to Tang Xuanyu's situation from Soul Land 4." Thought the dark-haired boy as he stared at the white Spirit Ring around them.
Whoosh...
Turning back into his purple ball form, Hao Yue immediately said: "Hawalala!(Bro go into meditation again and check the new abilities I gave you!)"
With a nod Zixing sat down cross-legged again and checked his current state.
Suddenly....
SHIIING!!!
A bright flash of light occurred and Yu Zixing was immediately enveloped in what looked to be a blinding pillar of light.
Whoosh... Shiiing...
As the pillar of light dissipated ten small crystals started appearing around the dark-haired boy. As for Yu Zixing himself he just felt a warm yet cooling wave envelop both his body and soul. As if light itself had become part of him.
It was then that the ten crystals around him began to be filled with pure bright shining light.
Once all ten crystals became completely filled with light, Yu Zixing began to understand what had happened to him. Hao Yue materializing his first Spirit Ring had transformed him into a similar existence as Long Haochen from Throne of Seal. He was now a Scion of Light!
As the ten crystals of light representing his status as the Scion of Light returned to his body, the dark-haired boy slowly opened his eyes and raised his stretched-out palm.
Whoosh...
Massive amounts of light elemental particles began to gather around Yu Zixing's palm as if he was loved by light itself. Surprisingly despite only giving him a white 10 years spirit ring, Hao Yue's Spirit Ring actually had two Spirit Skills attached to it. And this was non-other than the first of those two Spirit Skills.
1st Ring Spirit Skill - Ultimate Light Domination: The ability to create, manipulate and control myriad forms of Ultimate Light.
"An Ultimate Attribute... To think gaining Hao Yue's first Spirit Ring had not only allowed me to become the Scion of Light, but also the power to control an Ultimate Attribute. Based on it's capabilities it seems to be similar in function to Tang Xuanyu's 5th Ring Spirit Skill attached to his Silver Patterned Blue Silver Grass from Soul Land 4" Muttered Zixing in shock as he watched the Ultimate Light particles circling around his hand and forming a sphere of light.
As for the Spirit Ring's second Spirit Skill...
Shiiing...
With a bright flash a mysterious entity made of light suddenly walked out from Yu Zixing's body. Once the light cleared, the true form of this mysterious entity could now be seen. It took the form of Yu Zixing himself! This was the second ability attached to Hao Yue's first Spirit Ring.
1st Ring Spirit Skill - Scion of Light Clone Body: Creates a clone of the user made up of pure Ultimate Light. It shares the status of Scion of Light with the main body and is loved by light. Although it does not possess the main body's unique abilities, it has full use of Ultimate Light Domination. This spirit skill has no time limit nor range of use. Maintaining the clone does not consume any Spirit Power, however conjuring it does.
Yu Zixing/Clone Body: "So this is the Scion of Light Clone Body."
Light Clone Body: "I'm supposed to be the clone but I don't really feel that much different except that I don't feel the Bridge Between Heaven & Earth inside myself anymore."
Yu Zixing: "It seems even though you have your own consciousness, your mind is still part of my Spiritual Sea... Which I can control whenever I wish... In truth you feel more like a 'Second Body' instead of a clone."
As the two Yu Zixings nodded to each other, the Light Clone Body then entered back into Zixing's body and merged into his Spiritual Sea.
The moment the Light Clone Body merged with him, Zixing felt as if one small part of his Spiritual Sea became filled with the element of light.
"This part of my Spiritual Sea is probably what represents the clone's consciousness.... Yaaaawn..." Muttered Yu Zixing as he began to yaaawn in drowsiness.
"Hawahawala(Bro I think it's time you and I got some rest... The tribulation, breakthroughs and evolution drained too much out of us both Physically and Spiritually... Besides I still have one more big surprise for you once we're both fully rested.)" Said Hao Yue who was lying Lazily on top of Yu Zixing's head.
"Yaaawn... Yeah let's get some rest." Simply replied the boy as he stretched his body with another yawn. He was truly exhausted due to today's events.
Whoosh...
With a purple flash the dark haired boy disappeared from where he stood.
His gains today were immeasurable.
....
Back in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan a clan disciple entered Yu Yuanzhen's office and was reporting to him.
Yu Yuanzhen: "I see.. so the person I've asked to take Zixing to an Elementary Spirit Master Academy has arrived... Quickly let them in."
After the clan disciple bowed and walked out the office another person quickly entered.
"You?... How is it you?!... Where's old Hong?!" Said the clan head in a startled tone.
The one who walked in was a beautiful woman with long black hair and a well developed figure. Her eyes seemed sharp and full of spirit.
"Greetings Clan Head... Elder Hong injured his back during closed door training. As such I had come in his stead." Replied Liu Erlong with a slight bow.
Yu Yuanzhen: "Again?!!... I told him over and over again not to overdo it... Haaa... Anyway how have you been Erlong?... It's quite surprising to see you back after what happened."
With hesitant eyes she replies: "I've heard from elder Hong that you've recently gained a disciple with a somewhat similar circumstance to Xiaogang's... May I ask more about this matter?"
....
Whoosh... Thud...
"Ugh!" A thin looking boy with black & red spiky hair could be seen being thrown out of a small mansion.
"A wimpy brat like you could never truly be part of our family... Now git... So we can finally be rid of you." Said a cranky looking middle-aged woman as she slammed the front doors of the mansion.
"Tch!.... What does that old hag know... Just because I'm not part of their main family, they treat me like trash... I'll show them... I'll show them all!.. One day I'll become even more outstanding than those twin Shi Mo cousins of mine!" Said the boy named Hei Zhifang as he got up and ran further away from the mansion with a determined and excited expression on his face.
And thus... a boy who wanted to prove his family's views wrong set out for his journey.
....
"Yin'er are you really set on leaving?.. Don't you want to stay and learn medicine with uncle instead?" Said an old looking man with a somewhat fierce but sulking expression.
This man was non-other than Yang Wudi the head of the Breaking Clan one of the former four subsidiary clans of the Clear Sky Clan.
In front of him was a small purple haired girl with eye-catching ruby like eyes.
"Uncle... even though I'm small and young, I'm not blind to the situation of our clan... Several years ago when the Clear Sky Clan abandoned us to the mercy of Spirit Hall, it hasn't been going well for us... We are constantly being bullied and extorted by those affiliated with Spirit Hall, our customers have all cut ties with us and are even spreading false rumors about our medicine... and now even my father had mysteriously disappeared... It's been a year since I last saw him!" Said Yang Meiyin as a trace of deep anger could be seen from her ruby like eyes.
Yang Wudi: "Yin'er... My brother Wushuang... we will definitely find him... all of our clan's members are still looking for traces about his whereabouts so don't lose hope."
"Uncle... I've decided to attend one of the six Rising Academies... No matter what I'll do everything in my power to change our clan's fate!" Declared the purple haired little girl with a resolute heart and an unshaking spirit.
And thus... she takes a step forward determined to bring about great change for her family and her clan.
....
"Ugh..." At this moment a chubby looking boy carrying a large backpack could be seen with a worried expression on his face.
The Chubby boy then turned to his father and asked: "Um.. dad?... Are your sure it's a good idea for me to attend an Elementary Spirit Master academy like this?... Can't I just be a merchant like you and inherit the family business?"
"NONSENSE!... Do you know in the eight generations of our family not a single one awakened as a Spirit Master... How could we possibly pass up this chance! Once you become famous someday, you can advertise our goods and we'll be rich... RICH I TELL YOU!.... MUHWAHWAHWAHWAHWA.... And besides didn't those people from the Spirit Temple say you had really good talent." Said the chubby father to his son.
Xu Zhenzhu felt cold sweat drip down his face as he replied: "How is that considered good?... My Martial Soul is just a sandwich!"
"Oh hush and go already!" Said the chubby father as he gently kicked his son's butt to make him leave.
And thus... a boy with an unwilling heart sets off to become a part of a world he had always feared.
....
Rustle... Rustle... Rustle...
From the outskirts of a dense forest, a small girl with a gentle face and lime colored hair walked out from between a pair of large trees wearing nothing more than clothes made of light green colored feathers.
"So this is what it's like... I feel... completely different from before." Muttered the lime haired colored girl with a warm smile on her face.
"Little Sister Xiao Wu I'm sorry... but I've decided to go on ahead of you." Thought the girl as she spotted a nearby village and slowly walked towards it.
Unbeknownst to all... when this small girl walked towards this village, the Great Star Dou Forest was put in a state of both panic and confusion.
Thus begins... A very different Soul Land story.