thefictionvixens Chapter 78 Soul Spirit, Can It Be Inherited?
Chapter 78 Soul Spirit, Can It Be Inherited?
After Biji and Ziji finished reporting on the recent affairs of the Spirit Pagoda, the pavilion fell into a brief silence as the beasts continued to digest the information concerning the future of their race.
Just then, Electrolux slowly spoke: "Soul spirits can be inherited."
These six simple words, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred the emotions of all the listeners.
Electrolux didn't keep them in suspense. With a flick of his finger, an inheritance contract rune diagram, constructed from pure spiritual power and far more profound and complex than the basic contract, unfolded in the air.
"What Di Tian was concerned about before was that the soul and the contractor share life and death, and the soul would dissipate when the contractor died. This is indeed a limitation of equal contracts."
However, after careful deduction by myself and Tianmeng, drawing upon the mysteries of martial spirit bloodline inheritance in this world, we have found a solution—namely, 'inheritance of bloodlines from the same origin.'"
He explained the rules in detail: "A Soul Master's Martial Soul originates from their bloodline."
When a Soul Master senses that their time is coming to an end, if the soul essence within their body is strong enough, they can transfer the contract to a direct descendant of the same race with highly compatible martial soul attributes, with the assistance of a specific ritual.
The success or failure of inheritance hinges on two things: the bloodline shared by the inheritor, and the quality and strength of the soul itself.
Electrolux gave the conclusion that all the beasts cared about most: "In ordinary years, the soul essence of the spirit is weaker, and the success rate is lower."
However, souls that have existed for 100,000 years are already solidified and powerful, nearly immortal, and will surely be able to complete the inheritance. They will become the most solid foundation for this new path.
Of course, the inheritance ceremony must follow the will of the soul itself and cannot be forced.
After listening, Di Tian remained silent for a while before saying, "Inheritance of bloodlines from the same origin... a soul spirit of 100,000 years can surely be passed down... In this way, the path of the soul spirit can truly open up a visible future for our race."
Electrolux, the Starry Sky Forest, approves of this system.
"I think it's feasible!" Xiong Jun spoke first in a gruff voice, "especially for us tough guys with long lifespans."
Even if the human boy I contracted has a short life, as long as my soul can be passed on to descendants of the same bloodline, it means my power and name can continue to be passed down in the human world! This is a worthwhile deal!
The Demon King said with a hint of calculation, "What Lord Xiong said was straightforward, but it was not without reason."
The key to this system lies in the "same bloodline". This means that if a strong member of our race chooses to become a spirit, their power is not a one-time consumable, but rather a "legacy" that can be protected by a specific human family for generations.
This will undoubtedly greatly increase the bargaining power of high-level soul beasts, especially those that are 100,000-year-old.
The three heads of the Red King looked at each other and said, "That sounds good."
But how do we put it into practice? How do we ensure that humans will follow the rules?
What if they turn on each other in their struggle for succession, or plot against the souls of my race?
Brigitte's voice rang out at the right moment: "The Crimson King's concerns are not without merit. That is precisely why the authority and rules of the Spirit Pagoda are so crucial."
We need to establish a rigorous contract supervision and punishment mechanism to ensure that the inheritance process is fair and voluntary.
This is not only a protection for our race, but also a responsibility to those human soul masters who have genuinely forged a symbiotic relationship with our race.
She looked at Electrolux and Huo Yutong, her eyes filled with hope, "More importantly, this shows me the possibility of saving those of our kind who are critically injured or old but are unwilling to accept their fate."
They can pass on wisdom and experience in the form of spirits.
Even the usually silent Zi Ji spoke up: "That's right. This is no longer a simple symbiosis, but a true bond of blood and intertwining of fate."
The core strength of our race is perpetuated through the bloodline network of humanity; perhaps this... is a more profound path to coexistence than mere confrontation.
Inside the pavilion, the heavy atmosphere vanished, and hope ignited in the eyes of all the beasts.
The establishment of the soul inheritance system means that the souls of soul beasts can not only coexist with humans in the present day, but also have the potential to continue in the future along with compatible bloodlines.
Di Tian surveyed the beasts and finally made the decision: "Now that the principles have been set and the details are clear, the next focus of the Spirit Transmission Tower is to formulate and improve the specific rules and regulations for this soul inheritance system."
Biji and Ziji, you two will take the lead in this matter, and discuss it together with Electrolux, Tianmeng, Yutong, and others.
"Bear King, Demon King, and Crimson King, you must assist them in gathering opinions from within the clan."
"Yes!" The beasts that were called upon responded in unison, knowing full well the heavy responsibility on their shoulders.
"However, there is a more pressing matter that needs to be addressed immediately." Di Tian changed the subject, taking out several meticulously drawn maps from his storage soul tool. They floated in the air—a complete map of the Douluo Continent, a detailed map of the Heavenly Soul Empire, and a map of the Sun Moon Empire's territory, with lines and markings clearly visible. (These were human supplies sent by Zi Ji.)
His fingertip precisely pointed to a specially marked forest area on the map, "This is the alliance with the far north. My mind is made up to make this 'Sunset Forest' a strategic transit hub connecting the far north with our Starry Sky Forest."
As he spoke, Huo Yutong's spiritual sea flickered, and the spirits of Bingdi and Tianmeng also materialized and appeared, participating in this important decision.
The Ice Emperor's tone was somewhat solemn: "The Snow Emperor has fallen into a deep slumber, and the heavy responsibility of ruling the far north falls on my shoulders. Atai is still reasonable, but that Xiaobai..." She sighed softly, "His mind is as pure as ice, and he only recognizes the Snow Emperor. I will try my best to persuade him, but I cannot guarantee that it will be completely successful."
"Hehe, to be honest, Xiaobai's intelligence is practically inversely proportional to his size," Tianmeng chimed in from the side.
When Electrolux was explaining the Soul Inheritance System, if Hyotei hadn't secretly stopped her and used her scorpion pincers to clamp down on Tenmu's "neck of fate," she probably would have already given a long speech of "brilliant insights." Now she finally found an opportunity to speak.
Di Tian looked at the Sunset Forest on the map and asked, "What intelligence do you have about the current situation here?"
Brigitte stepped forward and said, "According to the comprehensive intelligence gathered from various sources, Sunset Forest is shrouded in a strange poisonous miasma year-round, making the environment harsh."
To avoid the poisonous fog, most of the soul beasts within are of low cultivation level and their numbers are dwindling.
Once we arrive, I can attempt to use my life force to analyze and purify the poisonous fog, clearing obstacles for subsequent construction.
Murasaki then added, "We've also gathered information on the movements of surrounding human forces. For example, the 'Snow Demon Sect,' which is based near Sunset Forest, might be a potential partner."
Their Supreme Elder, the only Title Douluo, passed away several years ago. Currently, the sect is led by a Soul Douluo-level sect leader and a few elders, and its strength is at a low point, making them more likely to accept cooperation.
Di Qiu, who had been quietly listening, now had an irrepressible gleam of excitement in her big eyes, her little face full of anticipation—she had grown up in the core area of the Star Dou region and had never truly seen the vast world outside.
Di Tian observed his daughter's reaction and, having already made his decision, immediately ordered, "Time waits for no one. All beasts must be fully prepared by today. We will depart immediately at dawn the day after tomorrow. Our destination—Sunset Forest!"
Once the order was given, Biji and Ziji immediately accepted it and began to inventory and allocate the various supplies needed for the trip.
Di Qiu cheered and jumped excitedly towards her father, "Dad, we're finally going out to play!"