After listening to Hai Bodong's words, Hun Changqing stroked his chin and fell into deep thought.
"Now, because I spent a lot of resources to help the Taiyin Black Death Wood advance, I've already used up a third of the resources Gu Xun'er gave me.
I now have another resource-intensive Taiyin Black Death Wood, and I also need to give Medusa some resources. The rest probably won't last long.
I guess I'll have to go to the Black Corner Region to plunder it, create a force, completely occupy the Black Corner Region, and become the sole ruler. Hai Bodong has already advanced to the Dou Zong level, so I can have him come along. I can
also leave the usual bullying and oppression to him. He seems to be more skilled at this than I am; he's quite talented."
Hun Changqing nodded, clearly very satisfied with what Hai Bodong had done for him in the Jia Ma Empire last time.
"Alright, then come with me to the Black Corner Region. There are plenty of resources there, and with me, you can naturally cultivate rapidly at the Dou Zong level."
Hai Bodong's face showed a look of surprise, and he quickly said
, "Thank you, sir."
In truth, he was quite helpless, but he dared not show it. He could only force himself to comfort himself, thinking that following Hun Changqing might not be a bad thing, and that he might indeed be able to improve his cultivation quickly.
However, he was also clear about his own situation. Breaking through to Dou Zong in this lifetime was probably his limit. He was able to break through to Dou Zong in just one year, from the Yin Qi in the Black River.
More importantly, it was because he had not given up refining his Dou Qi during the thirty years he was sealed, accumulating strength and then unleashing it, which allowed him to reach the Dou Zong level in just one year.
But once he reached Dou Zong, his potential was basically exhausted. Every step forward was extremely difficult, which was the current situation for most Dou Zongs across the continent.
Many were blocked outside the Dou Zong gate, never able to advance an inch, and died at the Dou Huang level—how tragic.
Therefore, those with the bloodline of Dou Di are truly enviable. This is why the Soul Clan wouldn't even give Hun Changqing a single high-grade seventh-rank pill because he lacked the Dou Di bloodline. For cultivators without a bloodline, breaking through to Dou Zun is more than just difficult; it's incredibly challenging.
Let alone Dou Sheng, which is above Dou Zun. The Dou Zun realm has nine stars, nine revolutions, and eighteen minor realms, and after the nine revolutions comes the Half-Saint realm. Each breakthrough is incredibly difficult, leading to despair.
Otherwise, why would there only be a dozen or so Dou Shengs outside of the eight clans on the entire Dou Qi Continent?
Those who reach the Dou Sheng level without relying on bloodline or special physiques have lives that are epic in themselves; they are living legends.
Hai Bodong didn't dream of reaching the unattainable Dou Zun realm. He followed Hun Changqing primarily for his life and for his family.
As for cultivation, he would be content if he could break through two or three stars in his lifetime with Hun Changqing.
When he can no longer keep up with Hun Changqing's pace, he will return to his Jia Ma Empire to become a revered ancestor and live out his days in peace.
It was precisely because of this that Hai Bodong was not so resistant to following Hun Changqing; at most, he would mentally criticize Hun Changqing a few times.
Seeing Hai Bodong agree, Hun Changqing nodded, took out two black robes, and handed them to Medusa and Hai Bodong. Ignoring their questioning looks, he said,
"From now on, you will wear these black robes. This is the uniform of my faction, called 'Soul Palace.' When you go out and cause trouble, you don't need to be afraid of killing anyone; just use this name."
Medusa nodded thoughtfully and said.
"Soul Palace? What a strange name. It sounds like a bad place. No wonder a beast like you came from there."
Hai Bodong agreed wholeheartedly, but dared not show it on his face, keeping his head down, afraid of being discovered.
Hun Changqing's face darkened instantly upon hearing this. Hun Changqing knew he wasn't a good person, but couldn't she at least not say it so directly in front of his subordinates? It was making him lose face!
"Ahem..."
Hun Changqing coughed twice to ease the awkward atmosphere, then said with a playful expression,
"This faction also has a unique laugh that you must learn. This laugh can create a psychological impact on the enemy during combat, instilling fear."
Hearing Hun Changqing's words, Medusa immediately became curious.
"What laugh? So magical? Is it a peculiar fighting technique?"
Hai Bodong was equally curious. According to Hun Changqing, it must be a powerful fighting technique with considerable strength, definitely worth learning.
Hun Changqing chuckled twice and said,
"No, it's not. It's very simple. Come, learn with me."
"Hehehe..."
Medusa: ...
Hai Bodong: ...
The two faces darkened instantly upon hearing this, feeling incredibly embarrassed, thinking that Hun Changqing was crazy.
Hun Changqing was very displeased to see this. This was the core inheritance of a behemoth power, from the Soul Clan to the Soul Palace; ordinary people weren't worthy of learning it, yet these two were showing disdain. Hun
Changqing's eyes flashed with a fierce light, staring menacingly at Hai Bodong, a faint aura of yin emanating from him.
Hai Bodong was startled at this sight, no longer caring about saving face.
"Heh...heh heh..."
Hai Bodong's old face flushed slightly, and he let out this strange laugh in embarrassment.
Hun Changqing nodded in satisfaction, then turned his head, staring at Medusa with expectant eyes.
Medusa felt Hun Changqing's burning gaze, her pretty face slightly reddening, and she abruptly turned her head away.
"I won't learn!"
Seeing Medusa's resolute attitude, Hun Changqing immediately transmitted his voice.
"Medusa, if you want to join the Soul Palace, you have to learn this, otherwise you won't be able to join. If you can't join, how can you be with me?"
Hun Changqing said shamelessly, his mastery of threats reaching its peak. He could use anything to threaten others, especially his own woman.
Medusa was immediately in a dilemma. Although she had to be with Hun Changqing, that eerie laughter was just too shameful! Why would someone develop such a laugh, and why would they require others to make it?
Medusa roared internally, her mind in turmoil. Finally, unable to bear Hun Changqing's burning gaze any longer, she gritted her teeth and let out a barely audible laugh.
"Heh...heh heh..."
After letting out this eerie laugh, Medusa's face turned even redder.
Hun Changqing, however, was somewhat dissatisfied. He frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said,
"Medusa, you're not being assertive enough. It should be like this."
"Hehehe~" "
Author Note: PFT THIS DUDE MUST HAVE BEEN A COMEDIAN IN HIS PREVIOUS LIFE HAHAHA.
Your laughter carries three parts mockery, three parts meanness, two parts cunning, one part ruthlessness, and one part evil."
"Understand?"
Medusa, her large chest heaving, hardened her heart.
"Hehehe...hehe~"
"No, no, not like that!"
Hun Changqing shook his head.
"Hehehe..."
"Still not right, try again." "
Hehehehe~"
"No...still..."
"Get out! I'm not learning anymore!"
"Hey, Medusa, you..."
...
Hai Bodong was practically digging a hole in the ground with his toes. It was incredibly embarrassing. He felt his boss was being disgraced, completely unbecoming of a strongman.