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Chapter 84: Consuming the Singular Velvet Sky
🕑 Added 2024-11-28 12:19:14 +0000 UTCAfter Yang Zhentian hid with his son in a forest, he observed that neither the Iron-Feathered Tiger Eagle appeared in the sky again nor was there any sign of the Great Strength Vajra Bear. Only then did he start to feel at ease.
Yang Zhentian's expression was very stern as he asked, "Podi, you mentioned a method to enhance both your physical body and spiritual power. Are you sure there won't be any problems?"
"Dad, did you forget? We obtained quite a few immortal herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
"You're planning to use an immortal herb now? That's not a bad idea, but I don't recall any herb that can enhance both the body and spiritual power simultaneously."
"Don't worry about that, Dad. Since I've made up my mind, I'm confident about this. But what about that Iron-Feathered Tiger Eagle? Are you sure it won't escape?"
"Podi, rest assured. Earlier, when I attacked it with the Breaking Soul Spear, I applied our clan's secret medicine to the spear. For the next month, I can track its aura, and it won't be easy for it to get rid of it during that time."
"Dad, is it safe here? I want to take this opportunity to consume the immortal herb."
"It's safe for now. I've just surveyed the surroundings, and there's no immediate threat."
Only after hearing these words did Yang Podi relax.
He retrieved a small soul tool from his person. The soul tool was shaped like a pocket watch, so inconspicuous that one might easily mistake it for an ordinary timepiece. Even the front dial was functional.
Seeing this, Yang Zhentian couldn't help but feel exasperated: This son of mine is really sneaky, hiding his valuables so well. No wonder he tricked me last time.
Yang Podi opened the pocket-watch-shaped soul tool and took out a jade box. Inside was a large chrysanthemum, its petals a splendid violet, soft and fluffy in appearance, giving off a unique charm. Despite its visual allure, it emitted no fragrance. The central pistil rose half a foot above the petals and glimmered faintly with golden light—this was the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is a neutral immortal herb. Consuming it nourishes the limbs, invigorates the meridians, and can even temper one's body to the extent of achieving an indestructible form.
Among all immortal herbs, it's said to provide the most significant enhancement to physical attributes. While it might not guarantee the attainment of an indestructible body, it would undoubtedly enable him to withstand the soul ring of the Iron-Feathered Tiger Eagle.
Yang Podi first consumed the central pistil before eating the petals one by one. After finishing, he began to meditate and cultivate on the spot.
As the medicinal power of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum took effect, his entire body felt increasingly unblocked. The flow of soul power accelerated, and the herb's essence began permeating every inch of his skin, every drop of blood, and even every bone.
About five hours later, the medicinal power had spread throughout his entire body. His skin began to darken slightly, resembling the color of the Breaking Soul Spear. Simultaneously, his muscles swelled, and his bones emitted faint cracking sounds, signifying their gradual strengthening under the influence of the herb.
As time passed, the full efficacy of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was unleashed. When Yang Podi opened his eyes again, he felt an overwhelming surge of strength coursing through him.
His entire body felt unprecedentedly clear, and a faintly formidable aura seemed to surround him. He summoned his Breaking Soul Spear. Although its weight remained unchanged, the spear now exuded an even more unstoppable and indomitable presence.
Even Yang Zhentian couldn't help but nod in approval upon seeing the summoned spear. "Not bad. Your Breaking Soul Spear has indeed become stronger."
"Dad, why does it feel like my spear has improved significantly, but its physical properties don't seem to have changed?"
"Son, this is something you don't quite understand. While the Breaking Soul Spear's weight or sharpness hasn't changed, the quality of your martial soul has improved significantly. This means your cultivation potential has increased substantially."
"Cultivation potential? What does that mean?"
"To put it simply, for a soul master, the quality of their martial soul determines their potential. For instance, the Martial Soul Hall's Six-Winged Angel is a god-level martial soul with immense potential. Even if its wielder's comprehension is average, they can still easily reach the rank of Titled Douluo.
"Similarly, the Clear Sky Hammer of the Clear Sky Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan are exceptional martial souls. With good innate soul power, their potential can also reach the high-level Titled Douluo stage.
"In contrast, martial souls of inferior quality have much lower ceilings."
Hearing this, Yang Podi couldn't help but recall Yu Xiaogang's martial soul, the Luo San Pao. By all accounts, it was among the weakest martial souls. If not for having a Titled Douluo father, Yu Xiaogang might not have even reached the Soul Grandmaster level.
On the other hand, Qian Renxue was the opposite extreme. Even without a twin martial soul, her Six-Winged Angel martial soul was of such high quality that her innate soul power and natural talent made her one of the best in history. However, she wasted much of her potential. Among the three gods who appeared on the Douluo Continent, she was the only one without twin martial souls.
Yang Podi checked his martial soul through internal vision. In his spiritual sea, the figure of a giant holding the Breaking Soul Spear remained. The giant's body now carried faint silver streaks, but it hadn't undergone a second awakening.
Seeing this, Yang Podi sighed. The second awakening of a full-body martial soul was indeed challenging, and not even consuming the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum had brought about a complete awakening.
Though pleased, Yang Zhentian maintained his stern demeanor. "Podi, even though the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum has enhanced your physical attributes enough to withstand a ten-thousand-year soul ring, it won't help you resist spiritual shock."
"Dad, have you forgotten? I still have the Autumn Dew Water."
"The Autumn Dew Water can indeed enhance spiritual power, but consuming two immortal herbs in quick succession—even if their effects don't overlap—might cause your body to react adversely."
Yang Podi's face was resolute. "That's why I'll focus on fully digesting the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum's medicinal power first. Give me ten days to cultivate, and I should be ready to absorb the Autumn Dew Water."
Yang Zhentian seemed slightly helpless. "Son, there's no need to push yourself so hard. With me and your two grandfathers, our Breaking Clan can still hold on. You are the greatest hope of our clan's younger generation. Sometimes, stability over a few decades is all we need. I believe you'll quickly break through to the Titled Douluo stage.
"And I believe it won't take long. Tang Hao reached Titled Douluo at 44. With your talent and dedication, I'm sure you'll break that record by a significant margin."
Yang Podi didn't know how to respond.
According to the original storyline, what kind of record was Tang Hao's 44 years to reach Titled Douluo? Tang San broke that record at 25 and further reached rank 99 in just a couple of years, eventually becoming a god at rank 100.
Even the oldest among the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Mubai, had achieved Titled Douluo at around 28 or 29.
Thus, Yang Podi felt that time was tighter than expected. His path would likely be more challenging, especially since there was no certainty he'd receive the Sea God's Nine Trials.
