Chapter 465 474: Soul Emperor

"What's the rush? Since you've called me Master, how could I possibly harm my own apprentice? Rest assured, what I ask of you isn't difficult. However, your current strength is far too weak to be of any help to me. You must first bond with the Soul Refining Pearl, cultivate Soul Fire, and master the Power of Soul Origin. Only then can you truly practice the Seven Extremes Soul Slash, and that is the prerequisite for the task I need you to perform!"

Hearing the voice from the Soul Refining Pearl, Ye Tian breathed a sigh of relief. 'He has a point,' he thought. 'This mysterious senior has given me so many benefits, he surely wouldn't harm me. The losses would clearly outweigh the gains.'

"Alright. Master, tell me how to bond with the Soul Refining Pearl. I'll start right away."

Ye Tian knew that to unravel all these mysteries, he had to bond with the Soul Refining Pearl, cultivate the so-called Soul Fire, master the Power of Soul Origin, and successfully learn the Seven Extremes Soul Slash. Only then would he find the answers to everything.

And now, he was especially eager to cultivate the Seven Extremes Soul Slash. After all, according to the War Dragon Remnant Soul, Soul Skills were exceptionally powerful.

"It's very simple. Separate a part of your soul and fuse it into the Soul Refining Pearl. The pearl will then merge with your soul. However, the Soul Refining Pearl can also exist independently. Once your Realm and Cultivation have advanced enough, you can use it to cultivate a second Soul Body... Ahem, I've said too much. Don't worry about that for now. What you need to do first is split your soul!"

Ye Tian hesitated upon hearing this. 'Split my soul?'

'What kind of person's soul splits? A dead person!'

'Only the souls of the dead split, shatter, and dissipate. The War Dragon Remnant Soul, for example, only became a remnant soul because its physical body was destroyed.'

But Ye Tian's Cultivation was far too weak. If his soul was damaged and became a dissipating remnant, he wouldn't have the power to survive. He would face complete Divine Soul Destruction!

"Master, are you sure I won't just drop dead if I split my soul?"

Ye Tian found it hard to believe. 'The voice from the Soul Refining Pearl is just too strange. And what's this about a second Soul Body? What even is that? I can't just trust him completely without knowing a thing, can I?'

'I'm not an idiot!'

"Haha, you're a clever one, kid. But you're right. If you had just foolishly split your soul without a second thought, I would have considered it my misjudgment. Only someone as careful and cautious as you can survive to the very end and become the strongest. Otherwise, even with all the talent in the world, if you don't use your brain, you're just useless."

The voice from the Soul Refining Pearl paused. Then, a change came over the Soul Refining Pearl, and a thread of blue light streamed out from it, shooting toward Ye Tian's head.

"I will lend you a hand. Who knows when we will meet again after this. All you need to know is that the task I have for you is to find a woman named Lan Xun'er. She is my biological daughter. Her soul was grievously wounded, so I brought her to this world to recuperate. However, she has lost all her memories and will struggle to survive here. I hope you will find her and, one day, bring her before me. This is her face..."

WHOOSH!

An exquisitely beautiful face suddenly appeared in Ye Tian's mind. Though he could only see her face, his instincts told him she was a peerless beauty, no less stunning than Ye Feifei or Zhang Xinlan.

Before he could dwell on it, an excruciating pain shot through his soul. Blue threads were wrapping tightly around it, attempting to tear it in two!

"GAAAAH..."

Ye Tian endured the inhuman agony, his entire body convulsing from the pain. Seeing the terrifying, contorted expression on his face, Zhang Xinlan cried out in worry.

"Ye Tian, what's wrong? What's happening to you?"

Zhang Xinlan was completely unaware of Ye Tian's conversation with the Soul Refining Pearl. She had just heard him tell her to leave, and before she could even move, she saw his body begin to convulse.

"Xinlan, don't worry! I'm fine, I just have to get through this! Don't mind me! AARGH..."

Ye Tian let out another agonized scream. The sensation of his soul being torn apart was simply unbearable.

"Hahaha, good apprentice! I knew your aptitude was extraordinary! You actually withstood it. Just wait, the reward is coming right now!"

WHOOSH!

Suddenly, Ye Tian felt as if he could see his soul split in two. One half was immediately devoured by the Soul Refining Pearl, and then, a cluster of ethereal blue flames appeared in his mind.

"That is Soul Fire. Try to command it!"

Hearing the voice, Ye Tian subconsciously flicked his finger.

With a soft FWOOSH, a cluster of ethereal blue flame leaped to life on his fingertip. It was an eerie sight!

The flame didn't burn the air, but instead consumed a certain power within Ye Tian's soul—what could be called the Power of Soul Origin!

"Alright, it is done! The Power of Soul Origin is divided into nine tiers. You were originally only a Low Level Tier Two, but with the help of the Soul Refining Pearl, you've jumped directly to Tier Four and condensed your Soul Fire. You've now barely reached the threshold to practice the Seven Extremes Soul Slash. But use that ability to perceive all things as little as possible!"

The voice grew fainter and fainter, as if it might disappear at any moment.

By now, Ye Tian had returned to normal. Other than the new cluster of ethereal blue flame within his soul and the transparent Soul Refining Pearl in his hand, there were no other changes.

"Remember my words. Your soul can enter the Soul Refining Pearl at any time to cultivate; this will allow your soul to strengthen rapidly. That Soul Infant named Ye Rou can also enter. Nurture her well, she will be of great use to you in the future... And finally, do not forget to find your junior sister, Lan Xun'er!"

By the time he spoke the name "Xun'er," the voice was almost inaudible. Ye Tian knew this was likely his mysterious master's soul consciousness, on the verge of fading away.

'Although I've never met this master face-to-face,' Ye Tian thought, 'I understand now that he's a mighty figure whose power is far beyond my comprehension. From what he said, it seems he's still alive, just not in this world!'

'This master might have strange methods, but his heart is kind. To go to such great lengths for his daughter, even crossing the distance between worlds to heal her... this father truly dotes on her. I don't know what happened, but I can imagine it wasn't simple. My mysterious master must have paid an immense price himself.'

"Yes, Master. I will do it, you can rest assured! Can you please tell me your name? So that I might find you in the future?"

"I have no name. Others call me... the Soul Emperor!"

The Soul Emperor!

'What a domineering title.' For some reason, just hearing it filled Ye Tian with a profound sense of reverence, an urge to prostrate himself in worship.

He, who possessed the War Dragon Bloodline, was someone that many Demon Beasts could only bow to in submission. Yet today, the title 'Soul Emperor' alone shook him to his core, making him want to bow his head in worship uncontrollably.

"Kid, you've stumbled upon an incredible opportunity," the War Dragon Remnant Soul finally spoke up. "I don't know which plane this Soul Emperor is a supreme expert from, but to have gained his favor is unbelievably fortunate. But you don't need to feel inferior. You possess the War Dragon Bloodline and have the potential to evolve into the Ancestral Dragon! And the great Ancestral Dragon is a being powerful enough to dominate the entire Star River and roam unhindered. As long as you cultivate diligently, surpassing this mysterious master of yours is only a matter of time!"

The War Dragon Remnant Soul had finally spoken. While the Soul Emperor was communicating with Ye Tian, even it hadn't dared to make a sound, which showed just how formidable the Soul Emperor was.

'Planes... the Star River... the Soul Emperor... There are so many unknown powers waiting for me to discover. My strength isn't enough right now. I need to get stronger, fast!'

Ye Tian clenched his fists, thinking to himself. He had encountered and learned so much today, but it only made him realize how much more there was that he didn't know.

At this moment, Ye Tian's desire for power was stronger than it had ever been. He suddenly realized how narrow his worldview had been. Before, he had been awestruck by the likes of Elder Qing and Elder Zhang and thrilled at the mention of the Three Great Holy Lands. But now...

Ye Tian's gaze lifted, now fixed on a much more distant horizon. His master was a being from another world known as the Soul Emperor. And he, Ye Tian, would naturally have to become even stronger!