Deep within the Sunset Forest, a faint seven-colored halo permeated the valley. The Double Pupil Bird lay prostrate on the ground, its eighty-thousand-year cultivation exerting a pressure that made the surrounding air heavy. Gently stroking the egg beneath its wing with a feather, profound reluctance shone in its double pupils.
"Human," the Double Pupil Bird's consciousness echoed in Marco's mind, its voice tinged with weariness, "I will use my remaining strength to accelerate my child's hatching. In about a month, it will break through its shell."
Witnessing this scene, complex emotions surged within Marco. As an auspicious beast, the Double Pupil Bird should have roamed freely between heaven and earth, yet it had been reduced to this state due to the pursuit of the Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger. Taking a deep breath, he solemnly declared, "Senior, perhaps... you don't have to fade away completely. I can attempt to integrate your soul imprint into an External Spirit Bone. When I eventually ascend to godhood, I will spare no effort to revive you!"
The Double Pupil Bird's pupils suddenly brightened, swirling with seven-colored light. After a long silence, its consciousness conveyed a mix of astonishment and admiration: "Ascend to godhood? What ambition! For a human so young to harbor such aspirations is truly extraordinary!"
Spreading its wings, the Double Pupil Bird soared into the sky, a brilliant seven-colored radiance shooting upward. It circled above the valley, its clear cry resounding through the heavens. Soul Beasts throughout the forest retreated one after another, as if paying homage to this fading monarch. Tracing elegant arcs in the air, every feather emitted a dazzling glow.
As it slowly descended back into the valley, intricate energy patterns covered its entire body. "Human, prepare yourself," the Double Pupil Bird's consciousness carried resolve, "I am about to begin."
The Double Pupil Bird's eyes began to glow, starting with a soft light that grew increasingly radiant. Seven-colored light spilled from its pupils, flowing through the air like a tangible substance. Most miraculously, complex runes emerged within its double pupils, slowly rotating and exuding an ancient, mysterious aura.
Simultaneously, the Double Pupil Bird's form began to gradually fade. Its seven-colored feathers turned translucent, as if merging with the air. Yet the light in its pupils grew ever brighter, shining like two miniature suns.
"With my eighty-thousand years of cultivation, I forge the Double Pupil Eye!" the Double Pupil Bird's consciousness resonated in Marco's mind, filled with solemnity and determination.
Just as the energy was about to fully transfer into Marco, the Double Pupil Bird unexpectedly made a surprising move. It diverted a small stream of pure energy, gently infusing it into the egg. Though this energy was minimal, it contained its most fundamental life force, significantly shortening the egg's incubation time.
The eggshell immediately shimmered with a seven-colored halo, its vitality noticeably enhanced. Watching this, the Double Pupil Bird's eyes revealed contentment, as if saying, "My child, your mother can only accompany you this far."
Then, two brilliant beams of light shot from the Double Pupil Bird's pupils, striking Marco's eyes directly. These beams carried not only immense energy but also fragments of insights and memories accumulated over eighty-thousand years of cultivation.
Marco immediately sat cross-legged, his Azure Flame Phoenix Spirit manifesting automatically. Azure Flames circulated around his body, interweaving with the seven-colored radiance. He felt a warm current flowing from his eyes, rapidly spreading throughout his meridians.
The Double Pupil Bird's form grew increasingly faint, eventually dissipating completely into the air. Only the egg remained within the protective barrier, emitting a soft glow as if recounting an unfinished tale.
Just as Marco was fully immersed in absorbing the energy, a faint yet clear voice echoed in his mind: "Human... take care of my child... I await your ascension to godhood..."
The voice carried deep affection and expectation—the Double Pupil Bird's final wish.
Marco's heart jolted in alarm: "This voice... could it be a possession attempt?" He instinctively grew wary, and even the flow of his Soul Power became slightly disordered. After all, in the Soul Master World, possession was rare but not unheard of.
But soon, he realized the voice held no malice—only pure blessings and entrustment. The Double Pupil Bird had used its last strength to accelerate its child's hatching and transferred most of its cultivation to him—how could it attempt possession at the final moment?
"I've been too narrow-minded..." A wave of shame washed over Marco. The Double Pupil Bird had trusted him so deeply, even entrusting its child to him, yet he had doubted its intentions over a mere voice.
He recalled the Double Pupil Bird's final gaze—full of attachment to its child and hope for the future. How could such a being resort to something as despicable as possession?
"Senior, rest assured. I will definitely take good care of your child and strive to become a god, living up to your expectations!" Marco made a solemn vow in his heart.
With his doubts resolved, Marco focused entirely on guiding the energy. The Double Pupil Bird's voice gradually faded, but its entrustment was deeply engraved in his heart.
The absorption process lasted three full days and nights. During this time, Marco's body underwent earth-shaking changes. The most noticeable transformation was in his eyes—his pupils began to split, eventually forming the Double Pupil Eye. Each eye now contained two pupils arranged concentrically, emitting a faint, multicolored glow.
Moreover, his spiritual power surged rapidly. His previous perception range of ten meters now extended beyond a hundred meters. The Azure Flame Phoenix Spirit in his spiritual sea grew more solid, with the Azure Flame now tinged with a subtle multicolored halo.
When Marco finally completed the absorption and opened his eyes, a sharp gleam shot from his Double Pupil Eyes. His vision had undergone a qualitative leap—distant scenes that once required Soul Power enhancement to see clearly were now visible at a glance. He could even discern the veins on leaves miles away and see through simple illusions.
To his greater surprise, Marco discovered his Observation Haki detection range had expanded dramatically. Previously limited to thirty meters, it now covered a hundred and thirty meters! Within this range, he could clearly sense every quiver of leaves, every crawl of insects, and even trace the flow of Soul Power.
"This is the power of the Double Pupil Eye..." Marco murmured, marveling at the miraculous changes in his vision.
He activated the Double Pupil Eye and gazed toward the distant forest. His vision pierced through layers of obstacles, directly revealing the depths of the woods. A thousand-year Soul Beast was foraging, its internal Soul Power flow clearly visible—an immense advantage in combat for identifying its Soul Bone skills.
The first was a passive ability—Insight. His vision had undergone a qualitative leap, allowing him not only to see the texture of leaves miles away but also to perceive the flow of energy and simple illusions. Even more miraculously, the Insight ability gave him a completely new understanding of combat, enabling him to predict his opponents' movements and see through the flaws in their techniques.
The second was an active skill—Double Pupil Divine Light. This skill could directly attack the enemy's consciousness, inflicting significant damage to their mental power. When Marco attempted to activate this skill, he discovered that an invisible mental shock would shoot from his double pupils, with astonishing power.
"So powerful," Marco exclaimed in awe.
He turned his gaze to the egg within the protective barrier. Through his Double Pupil Eye, he could clearly see the flow of life force inside the egg. A small life was thriving and was expected to break out of its shell in about a month. The rainbow halo on the surface of the eggshell was brighter than before, clearly a result of the energy the Double Pupil Bird had infused.
Marco decided to nurture the bloodline with his own Soul Power. Every day, he would channel a portion of his Azure Flame Phoenix Soul Power into the egg. The gentle energy enveloped the eggshell, aiding the young Double Pupil Bird in its growth. The Soul Power of the Azure Flame Phoenix contained potent life force, complementing the Double Pupil Bird's innate energy.
Day after day, Marco persisted in nurturing the bloodline with his Soul Power. He noticed the rainbow halo on the eggshell growing increasingly brighter, and the life aura becoming more vibrant. At times, he could even sense a response from the small life inside the egg, as if thanking him for his nourishment.
"Senior, I will definitely take good care of your child," Marco whispered softly, his Soul Power transmission becoming even gentler.
He carefully examined his own improvements. Although his Soul Power hadn't directly leveled up, it had reached the peak of level 44 and was on the verge of a breakthrough at any moment. Most importantly, his mental power had soared—it was now likely at the level of a Soul Saint!
Under the enhancement of the Double Pupil Eye, the Azure Flame Phoenix Spirit had also undergone subtle changes. The Azure Flame now carried a hint of rainbow halo, and its quality had further improved. Marco could feel that the Azure Flame Phoenix Spirit had become more agile and his connection with it had grown even closer.
In the following days, Marco adapted to his new abilities within the valley. The Double Pupil Eye required time to get used to, as he would otherwise see double images in his daily vision. After several days of repeated practice, he finally gained full control over turning the double pupils on and off at will.
A month later, as the Double Pupil Bird's child was about to hatch, Marco had completely mastered the power of the Double Pupil Eye. After a month of nurturing with his Soul Power, the eggshell had become crystal clear, faintly revealing the outline of the small life inside. His strength had undergone a qualitative leap, laying a solid foundation for his future cultivation.
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