How to convert yin-polar soul force into yang and obtain substantive yang-polar soul force — that was the key for a Fifth-rank Radiant Moon Wizard to advance to the Sixth-rank Dawn Sun Throne.
The Phoenix Egg truly deserved its reputation as a treasure of the entire Lava World. The yang-polar power contained within could save most Radiant Moon Wizards a hundred years of bitter cultivation.
If those who had painstakingly advanced to the Dawn Sun Throne, or those Fifth-rank peak Radiant Moon Wizards still grinding away, were to see Leilin's current state, they would likely be consumed by jealousy to the point of madness.
"However! The Phoenix Egg has been completely consumed…"
Leilin felt somewhat regretful about this outcome. Originally, the Fifth-rank Beast Soul Amplification alone would have been enough to push him to the Full Moon level, and the preserved Phoenix Egg could have been used during Sixth-rank cultivation. With the massive amount of yang-polar soul force contained in the Phoenix Egg, it could have propelled a Dawn Sun Throne to rapid advancement. Using it at the Fifth-rank was truly a terrible waste.
Furthermore, due to the restrictions of the bloodline shackle, even though Leilin's True Spirit now showed signs of transforming toward substantive yang-polar soul, he could never succeed — unless he completely broke free of the bloodline curse.
"Discussing Sixth-rank matters is too early for now. What's in hand is what counts!"
Though he felt some regret over using the Phoenix Egg, Leilin quickly came to terms with it. This time, due to the influence of the Myriad Serpent Curse Seal, without the Phoenix Egg's power he wouldn't have been able to advance to the Full Moon level at all.
Therefore, if the same situation arose again, Leilin was certain he would make the same choice.
After clearing his mind of distractions, Leilin looked at the Chip's data panel.
At this point, having forcibly advanced to the Full Moon level, his body's data had undergone significant changes.
[Leilin Farell, Warlock, Level 5. Bloodline: Comoyin Serpent Emperor (Complete Form). Strength: 70 (85). Agility: 53 (66). Constitution: 175 (200.7). Spirit: 2315 (3001.2). Mana: 2315 (Mana is synchronously determined by Spiritual Power). Soul Force: 232 (300). Status: Full Moon True Spirit. Fourth-rank Worshipper's Power Amplification Active! Fifth-rank Beast Soul Seal: Devil White-Phosphorus Snake! Myriad Serpent Curse Seal Outbreak Estimate: Nineteen Years!]
"As expected! The increase in all upper limits after advancement, even with the Myriad Serpent Curse Seal's restrictions, has basically restored me to my previous peak state — and then some!"
Leilin's eyes gleamed as he felt the power coursing through every part of his body. He clenched his fist involuntarily: "This kind of power! Is exactly what I need to carry out my arrangements in the Holy City!"
"However…"
Having regained his composure, Leilin surveyed the demolished interior of the tent and couldn't help but smile ruefully: "Thank goodness I set up the seal. Otherwise, I definitely would have alarmed Belinda and the others…"
"And the Myriad Serpent Curse Seal's outbreak, especially at such close proximity to the Mother of Myriad Serpents…"
Leilin's expression grew solemn: "Chip! Initiate maximum defense immediately!"
[Ding! Task established. Execution in progress!]
Countless white serpentine scale patterns, like the most exquisite decorative motifs, surfaced across Leilin's face. At the same time, the Devil White-Phosphorus Snake's Beast Soul tattoo continuously writhed across his body, emitting a distinctive soul fluctuation.
After completing these preparations, a massive will — like a tsunami — swept in from the direction of the Holy City.
"What's happening? Great Mother of Domination! Who has offended your dignity, drawing down your infinite fury!"
This terrifying will immediately stirred many people. Belinda walked directly out of the tent with Sophia, dropping to their knees in the direction of the Holy City, their bodies trembling ceaselessly under the moonlight.
"She's naturally looking for me!"
Leilin sneered inwardly, but on the surface he too dropped to his knees with an expression of fearful reverence, praying for the Mother of Domination to calm her rage. Of course, Leilin knew that before he was caught, this was virtually impossible.
Feeling this will sweep overhead without casting suspicion upon him, a smile touched the corner of Leilin's lips.
"As expected! The dual concealment of soul and bloodline, supplemented by the original Feather of Chaos — as long as I'm not seen face-to-face by the Mother of Myriad Serpents, this kind of sweeping will cannot detect my presence!"
For Leilin, this was truly excellent news.
Though the Defiled Bird had made guarantees before, Leilin dared not place too much confidence in anything it offered.
At this life-or-death juncture, he didn't hesitate to employ every means at his disposal to increase his chances of success.
"Hsss!" As if discovering that this approach was ineffective against Leilin, after a brief soul fluctuation, a brilliant sphere of light — like the sun itself — emerged from the direction of the Holy City.
Within the sun-like radiance was the enormous phantom of a serpentine orb resembling a star, and faintly, the sound of a ritual hymn drifted over.
The song was ancient and austere, carrying strange, otherworldly notes that drew one into an unconscious trance.
"This is…" After hearing only a few lines, Leilin's face changed drastically.