Fang Yang sat cross-legged on the Green Lotus Platform, pure emerald flames coiling around him like a living crown, resembling a Flame Emperor incarnate.
The Green Lotus Earthheart Flame's energy surged through his meridians, each breath synchronizing with the fire's rhythm, his body undergoing apocalyptic transformation.
This was his second time converting Heavenly Flame into a soul ring. With prior experience, he guided the emerald fire smoothly—a gentle stream hiding cataclysmic power, relentlessly battering his bottleneck.
BOOOOM!
An internal thunderclap shattered his limits.
Fang Yang shuddered violently—his soul power exploded, skyrocketing to Level 56 Soul King!
This breakthrough refined everything: soul power, spiritual strength, physicality—all leaping to a new plane of existence.
As the breakthrough peaked, two new soul skills flooded his mind:
Flame's Supreme Truth:
Comprehend fire's essence—enter Flame Elemental State, amplifying all attributes mid-combat.
Heart of the Green Lotus:
Manifest a green lotus aura—immune to all debuffs, absorbs ambient energy to replenish soul power.
Behind him, a pure gold-and-emerald million-year soul ring materialized,
radiating soul-crushing pressure—as if able to incinerate reality itself.
"Still no soul spirits for Rings 4 and 5…"
Fang Yang mused inwardly.
"But with Heavenly Flame's devouring nature… I'll consume suitable soul spirits later."
Now—refinement began.
He dove deep into his core, guiding the emerald fire along the Flame Mantra's path.
Under his Black Flame's absolute dominance, the Green Lotus Flame surrendered without resistance—refinement smoother than expected.
When the last ember merged, his Flame Mantra EVOLVED—pathways growing infinitely complex, soul power efficiency multiplying exponentially.
It had ascended to HEAVEN-TIER!
Next—fusing the four Heavenly Flames.
"Begin!"
Fang Yang released all suppression.
The Green Lotus Flame barely surfaced—before the Black Flame pounced like a starved tiger.
This Black Flame was already Xuanhuang + Myriad Beast + Yin-Yang TwinFlame fused.
Now—all four flames merged: yellow, red, black-white, emerald—collapsing into pure, chaotic black.
This Black Flame swirled with arcane runes, flickering with primordial halos,
burning silently—yet threatening to devour souls.
"Still black…"
Fang Yang stared at the dancing flame in his palm, voice low.
"But this power…"
He withdrew from the Heavenly Flame realm.
Gu Yue had watched every shift, black eyes tracking his stabilizing aura.
"Fang Yang—how are you?" she asked, voice clear as mountain spring.
He opened his eyes—lightning flashing in his pupils.
"5 Levels. And two new soul skills."
Suddenly—
his Golden Dragon King bloodline ROARED.
GOLDEN LIGHT erupted from his chest, condensing into a golden needle—which swelled into a 5-meter Golden Dragon Spear!
The spear gleamed with dragon-scale patterns, golden runes flickering like living serpents, tip sharp enough to pierce mountains.
"The… Golden Dragon Spear!" Gu Yue gasped—recognizing the Golden Dragon King's divine weapon.
As Fang Yang gripped the spear, bloodline resonance flooded him.
Weightless yet apocalyptic, infused with dragon-roar energy when soul power flowed through it.
"Impressive…"
He sensed its traits:
Drain life and soul power from foes, healing the wielder.
Inflicted wounds festered, bleeding vitality endlessly.
He reabsorbed the spear into his bloodline.
Then—his gaze turned solemn.
"Now… I'll forge my soul core."
"Mm," Gu Yue nodded, hair stirring in the breeze.
Fang Yang summoned the Green Lotus Platform, sitting cross-legged.
Instantly, cool serenity filled his veins.
He closed his eyes, compressing soul power to its limit.
In his dantian—a soul vortex spiraled, condensing into a solid crystal core at its heart—a Soul Core: the pinnacle of soul power refinement.
As the core sealed, his soul power formed a perfect internal cycle—self-sustaining, eternal.
He poured his Level 56 power into the core—level dropping… stabilizing at Level 50.
This was the true gateway to Titled Douluo!
Most soul masters only attempted this at Soul Saint…
Many failed their entire lives!
But Fang Yang forged his Soul Core at Soul King!
No barriers remained for him before Titled Douluo!
He rose, eyes blazing with triumph.
"Fang Yang—congratulations on creating your Soul Core!"
Gu Yue's smile mirrored his joy.
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