Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 474 Rank, Godhood

"Illusion · Mirror"

—A Reflection of the World
Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, the stone forest, and the vibrant foliage, the entire world seemed to collapse, and the soul power and the rhythm of time and space surged toward Han Tao.

"Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion!"

Han Tao straightened his expression.

Although it was far away, the frost of the extreme ice sculpted the ground into pure white crystals, spreading towards Han Tao with every wisp of movement.

"The Ghostly Flame Flower Cup!"

In the boundless cold wind, a wisp of candlelight is conceived in a flower cup; it is so small that it even appears weak.

Yet this very "candlelight" possesses an exquisite rhythm, and the flame overcomes the ice.

"Water overcomes fire, and fire overcomes ice. Before the extreme frost melts, my ghostly fire holds the upper hand in terms of elements."

"Is that so?" Hyotei gave a cold, harsh laugh.

"When some of the ice melts, becoming a mixture of ice and water, how will your weak candle flame cope?"

Han Tao: "You won't have that time!"

Hyotei was puzzled, so he accelerated the frost level.

Within the universe, only ice and fire coexist, with ice being the ultimate form and fire possessing the ultimate rhythm.

"Can."

Di Tian watched the battle from the sidelines.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was afraid, but she stubbornly maintained the dignity of a million-year-old soul beast and did not run away.

It didn't believe that Hyotei had come to protect it; she probably came to devour it in order to absorb the same source of "ice" power as itself.

"do you know?"

"When the temperature difference between heaven and earth approaches its limit, it is the best time for wind to be born."

Hyotei did not understand Han Tao's words.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm couldn't understand, and Di Tian was secretly amazed. Meanwhile, under everyone's gaze, a slight breeze suddenly swept across the boundary between ice and fire.

Listen, the wind whispers.

A faint breeze, under extreme temperature differences, transforms into a storm.

Following the foundation of the world, it spirals counterclockwise, connecting the dust of the earth with the sky.

"What do you mean?"

The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion looked around.

From all directions, endless, raging winds, mixed with soil and lingering tremors, posed a deadly threat to Hyotei from time to time.

"Ultimate flames, the power of shockwaves, a tornado of wind?"

"Human, what kind of martial soul do you have? How can you possess so many abilities?"

Her words carried a slight hint of respect.

She initially thought that Han Tao was just an ordinary Soul Douluo who could only bully Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, but after the battle, she realized the strength of Han Tao's hand.

"Blue Silver Grass!"

Han Tao's tone was indifferent.

Holding the "Blue Silver Sacrificial Scepter," the "Blue Silver Sovereign's Eye" in the ancient sky, and the "Blue Silver Emperor" displaying the "Nine Macroscopic Leaves" on the ground.

"Blue Silver Grass, this is impossible!"

"Blue Silver Grass can be found in the far northern forests. I have been fortunate enough to see this kind of soul beast. Human, you can't deceive me!"

Her voice was icy.

His eyes were alert as he scanned the wind that brushed against his body.

Ice and snow, wind and rain, sand and dust, illusion, blazing fire, shock, sun, force field.
"Within the scene, a myriad of elements and characteristics are intertwined."

"And at this moment, I can no longer distinguish whether what is surging with passion is illusion or reality."

This is undoubtedly painful.

However, Han Tao's tremors were restrained, and it was precisely this restrained state, with occasional synchronized movements, that made her heart race.

After a while, she finally noticed Han Tao standing next to her.

"Your Majesty Emperor Tianmian?"

She breathed a sigh of relief.

Since Di Tian is here, Han Tao cannot kill Tianmeng Ice Silkworm. It seems that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm is destined to be devoured by him.

"Yes!" Di Tian nodded.

Han Tao paused for a moment, then continued, "On your body."

"It made me realize a different possibility."

"how is this possible?"

"Rank!"

Han Tao emphasized this word.

"Rank?" Emperor Scorpion asked in confusion, but then heard Han Tao's answer.

"Yes, although my bloodline has already surpassed its limits, but..."

“My rank came from devouring and seizing the Blue Silver King and Blue Silver Emperor; it did not advance with me.”

“I am not satisfied with the rank of Blue Silver Emperor. I want the rank of Blue Silver Emperor and the rank of Ultimate Blue Silver Grass. And perhaps I can find the answer to this possibility in you.”

The Blue Silver Emperor certainly possesses more than just the ability of bloodline dormancy.

The Emperor's rank was able to suppress the Ghost King Vine, rendering it immobile. It was precisely because of this phenomenon that Han Tao felt a sense of wonder.

"why?"

"Why is he being suppressed so much, while my Blue Silver Overlord didn't experience this when facing Ah Yin?"

Thus, Han Tao grasped the meaning of "rank".

[Rank] has no effect on the core sequence, but it is a perfect counter to Blue Silver Grass that evolves in other directions.

"Do you intend to kill me, absorb my soul rings and soul bones, and plunder my rank?"

"No!" Han Tao shook his head.

"Using soul rings and soul bones, or plundering and devouring, is ultimately not a long-term solution!"

"I want to achieve the rank of Blue Silver Emperor in my own way. I wonder if you can give me an answer?"

At this moment, Han Tao's attitude was not bad; in fact, it could be described as humble.

The strong have the capital to be tolerant, while the weak have no choice; their only opportunity is to erupt after enduring hardship.

"Human, do you wish to solidify your own rank?"

"Regardless of whether I know or not, even if I did know, why would I tell you?"

She smiled dismissively.

Han Tao said casually, "Why don't you look around you?"

Do you have a choice?

Hyotei's expression froze; the surging wind never stopped during their conversation.

Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion: Ultimate characteristics, ultimate bloodline, and Emperor rank.

However, she was unable to counter Han Tao's power. She had never even witnessed [Synchronous Resonance] before, and was already terrified by the sudden sense of crisis.

"That's all there is to it, humans!"

"You think you can make me submit? You've misjudged a soul beast. I'm not a coward like the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm!"

Han Tao did not refute.

Her expression truly reflected her thoughts: unwavering and steadfast.

"Humans, stop!"

Suddenly, Di Tian spoke.

He gently stroked the fur of the three-eyed golden lion, speaking casually and unhurriedly.

"In the end, she is also an ultimate soul beast that has developed intelligence, and it is not easy for her to cultivate to this level."

Han Tao considered it carefully.

"it is good!"

"I promise you!"

The raging wind and the surging earth gradually and slowly subsided.

Since it has shown enough respect, I also need to consider its feelings, especially since it is a powerful figure like Di Tian.

"Di Tian's strength is comparable to Tang Chen's."

"At this moment, it would be unwise to offend it because of some trivial personal grievances."

While rank is important, it's not that important, because it's impossible for anyone in the entire Blue Silver Clan to defy Han Tao.

"No!"

Seemingly aware of Han Tao's thoughts, Di Tian calmly added.

"Rank is very important!"

"The divine level [rank] is the divine status. If you do not intend to inherit the divine status, you must understand the laws of [rank]."

A hint of smugness flickered in the eyes of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.

The Blue Silver Clan, or most other clans on the Douluo Continent, have lost the method of condensing [ranks].

This core skill is held by Di Tian and a very small number of soul beasts.

"As long as I don't tell him this, Han Tao will be used by us!"

"And it's been used all along!"

Thinking this, Ice Emperor felt a surge of joy and quietly approached Di Tian's side.

A smile spread across his lips.

(End of this chapter)