The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1502 - 1503: Great Perfection of Spirit

Rumble!

Asura’s punch was enough to destroy any soul body, yet when it struck Ye Mo’s soul body, Ye Mo’s soul body remained unscathed.

"What’s happening? This is absolutely impossible!"

Witnessing this scene, Asura couldn’t believe it. It ceaselessly bombarded Ye Mo’s body, the destructive soul power persistently hammering Ye Mo’s soul body, yet Ye Mo’s soul body remained unblemished.

Amidst this relentless attack, no one knew that Ye Mo’s soul body was quietly absorbing Asura’s soul power little by little. Each strike didn’t impact Ye Mo’s body but was instead absorbed within.

And Asura, as the War God of the Dead Kingdom, was incredibly competitive. The more Ye Mo’s body resisted breaking, the more determined Asura became. Its power was drawn from the Nether Prison, virtually infinite. Asura’s repeated strikes directly benefited Ye Mo.

For ten days and nights, Asura continuously pounded Ye Mo’s soul body. Guided by typical thinking, one would have given up long ago, but Asura did not relent; instead, its attacks grew fiercer.

During this process, a Soul Origin Seed began to quietly coalesce at the center of Ye Mo’s soul body’s forehead. However, this seed hadn’t yet formed, as the soul power insufficiently fueled its development.

Another month passed. The Soul Origin Seed absorbed ample soul power from the Nether Prison, finally merging into a colossal seed, its brilliance flashing before vanishing entirely.

Simultaneously, Ye Mo’s consciousness returned once more. Seeing the descending punch, Ye Mo rose and stood, his expression resolute, reciprocating with a powerful punch.

Boom!

The two immense forces collided, sending Ye Mo hurtling backward, while Asura’s massive figure also staggered back a few steps.

"You’ve reached the Great Perfection of Spirit?"

Asura asked in astonishment.

"Thank you for your power, which brought me to the Great Perfection of Spirit. The so-called Great Perfection, it’s about breaking down and rebuilding. Without experiencing such transformation, the soul can’t achieve Great Perfection."

Ye Mo’s tone even carried a hint of gratitude. Now that he achieved Great Perfection of Spirit, he feared Asura no longer. Though still unmatched against Asura, escaping was now within his means.

"You’re indeed lucky, go ahead, I won’t kill you!"

Asura said indifferently.

Both being Advanced Soul Bodies, both having reached the Great Perfection of Spirit, each possessing spiritual flames, continuing the fight served no purpose.

"If that’s the case, I’ll be on my way!"

Ye Mo nodded respectfully and directly stepped onto the Nether Prison Stairway, leaving the Nether Prison.

"That Asura was truly relentless, it struck me for a full forty days!"

On his way back to the Dead Soul Castle, Ye Mo couldn’t help but smile. Meeting such a combative person, there was no real way to handle them. But it was precisely because of this that Ye Mo succeeded in condensing the Soul Origin Seed.

Almost reaching the Dead Soul Castle, Ye Mo directly landed. The guards who saw Ye Mo were utterly surprised: "Weren’t you the one who went to the Nether Prison with Master Luo Po? You’re still alive?"

"Please report my arrival for me!"

Ye Mo smiled.

"Wait a moment, I’ll report right away!"

One of the guards said, immediately turning and entering the castle’s main hall.

A moment later, two women hurried over, led by an outstandingly beautiful woman resembling Luo Po, emitting the same golden glow as Ye Mo. It was clear she was the Domain Lord Luo Hun of the Dead Soul Domain.

"Ye Mo, you’re not dead?"

Luo Po walked ahead of Luo Hun, her face filled with joy. Ye Mo’s previous actions had moved her deeply, especially given the fact that he had a physical body.

"I managed to escape from Asura’s grasp."

Ye Mo casually explained.

"Then why did you return only now?"

Luo Po continued to inquire.

Ye Mo couldn’t say he was struck by Asura for forty days; he awkwardly laughed. Seeing this, Luo Hun quickly intervened: "Sister, Ye Mo is fine now; don’t ask more. Ye Mo, I am the Domain Lord of the Dead Soul Domain. Without your help, I may never have awakened."

"No, no, where is my companion now?"

Ye Mo thought of Ye Mo, asking involuntarily.

"He’s already left."

Luo Po immediately responded: "He waited here for a month. Seeing you hadn’t returned, he gave up and promised to fulfill your instructions."

Ye Mo nodded. Since Ye Mo had left the Dead Soul Domain ten days ago, catching up with him now was impossible. Fortunately, he intended to visit the Three Thousand Dead Spirits Realm first.

"Domain Lord Luo Hun, I actually came to the Dead Soul Prison with a purpose, to visit the Three Thousand Dead Spirits Realm."

Ye Mo then said, "I’ve heard only those with domain lord status can enter the Three Thousand Dead Soul Realm. I hope you can allow me to explore."

"You wish to visit deceased relatives?"

Luo Hun inquired.

"Yes!"

Ye Mo nodded.

"If your relatives died within the year, you might still see them, but after a year, visiting becomes impossible."

Luo Hun couldn’t help but shake her head.

"Why is that?"

Ye Mo showed a surprised expression.

"The Three Thousand Dead Soul Realm houses deceased souls from the Three Thousand Mortal Realms. Even if the realm is vast, it cannot accommodate so many souls."

In the Three Thousand Mortal Realms, below Divine Venerate Realm, the deceased become dead souls and arrive at the Three Thousand Dead Spirit Realm. In reality, even Divine Venerate Realm and Immortal Position Realm warriors transform into dead souls and enter similar places after death.

With so many dead souls, disposal is necessary, or the realm risks overcrowding.

"Thus, deceased individuals, having become dead souls, suffer and are punished in the Three Thousand Dead Soul Realm for a year. After that year, they must cross the River of Reincarnation to start a new life, analogous to newborn reincarnation. Once across the river, all memories from their previous life are erased, keeping only their appearance."

Luo Hun continued.

"Are you saying they will reincarnate?"

Ye Mo asked in surprise. As a child, he had heard stories of reincarnation, where the deceased would begin anew.

"Not like those folk tales."

Luo Hun shook her head and said, "True reincarnation isn’t for everyone. Those who cross the River of Reincarnation can be reborn. Those failing to cross perish within the river. Therefore, the number of souls succeeding to cross the river is scarce. Perhaps, someone you see has crossed the River of Reincarnation, but nobody knows for certain, and such a person is called the Child of Reincarnation."

"Child of Reincarnation?"

"Indeed, but though the term Child of Reincarnation sounds promising, it practically has little use, as past memories are erased. True powerful Children of Reincarnation awaken memories of their past lives."

Hearing Luo Hun’s words, Ye Mo said, "What good does it do? For warriors below the Wheel of Reincarnation Realm, even if they awaken past memories, few are truly formidable."