Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 1325 - 542: Heavenly Tomb Secrets! Soul Calling!

Obviously, based on Su Ping’s deductions, the purpose was sacrifice, devouring, or something of that nature. But if that was the case, what about the final step? What happened after these souls transformed into Black Swords? As it turned out, the Black Swords simply vanished the moment the next sword chime echoed. So, why did they disappear?

At this thought, a sharp glint flashed in Su Ping’s eyes. That was it! That had to be the underlying Rule! It was far too difficult to locate the Heavenly Tomb’s main body or whatever was hiding behind the scenes in this gray fog world. Since that was the case, why not use this Rule to actively welcome the entity’s summons?

However, Su Ping knew the danger of doing this was terrifyingly high. After observing and pondering for so long, once this train of thought cleared up, many things became obvious without further thought. The bodies of the Undead directly merged into the Death Energy, and the only things taken away were the completely modified souls. Those Sword Souls were the true crop harvested by the Heavenly Tomb. Therefore, there was only one way to follow these Sword Souls and enter the domain of the true mastermind behind the Heavenly Tomb—the soul!

Su Ping felt as though he finally understood everything. He rubbed his forehead, and the grayish-white Flame mark slowly emerged from the skin. This thing was a "gift" Charles had given him. But obviously, it couldn’t be that simple. Luring him into the Heavenly Tomb was definitely not just to trap him here either. The soul...

The importance of the physical body was unquestionable. Without the protection of a physical shell, going in with just a soul was akin to wrapping oneself up and jumping straight into a wolf’s den. Furthermore, this method was merely his hypothesis; he couldn’t say for certain if it would even work. But given the current situation, Su Ping had no choice. He could either remain trapped here and watch the team members he had fought alongside for half a month turn into Sword Souls one by one, or he could take a desperate gamble himself! Even if he failed, he still had the Immortal Dragon Soul Talent as a trump card!

With his mind made up, Su Ping didn’t hesitate for a single second. He looked straight at Li Feng and let out a soft breath. "Captain Li, the plan has changed! Please use the Night Raven Scarecrow to recall all the Heavenly Tomb team members we’ve found. I have another idea!"

"Huh?" Li Feng was taken aback, but as a soldier, he didn’t hesitate at all and immediately nodded. "Yes, sir!"

Su Ping slowly exhaled. At this moment, all his attention was focused on the culprit—the Celestial Tomb Mark. Having his soul out of body wasn’t something he had never experienced. Back in the World Tree Secret Realm, when he was with the God of Spring, he had likely gone through a dreamlike soul out of body experience. But back then, he had been clinging to a massively powerful backer. Now, he had to face an entity whose terrifying power was likely no less than that of the God of Spring all on his own.

Soon, everyone had returned. Only then did Su Ping slowly speak.

"In this situation, finding the mastermind behind the Heavenly Tomb is practically impossible. I have a theory: it seems the Heavenly Tomb Secret Realm uses Soul Guidance to draw spirits in.

"So, in a moment, I will send my soul out of body. My soul will attach to the condensed Sword Soul Black Sword and follow the Secret Realm’s guidance to see what is really going on. As for you all, there’s no need to search for anything else. Just stay here and protect my physical body."

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this. Li Feng replied without a second thought, "Master Su, how can we allow that? I can be the one to do this! It’s too dangerous!"

Su Ping shook his head. "You should understand the situation regarding souls. If your souls don’t transform into Sword Souls, you likely won’t be able to follow along and leave at all.

"Based on my theory, once your souls leave your bodies, under the influence of that chiming sound, you will end up just like those Undead. Without the slightest ability to resist, you’ll be instantly transformed into Sword Souls, losing your self-awareness and intelligence. You’d be no different from the dead!

"At that point, even if you successfully leave and meet the entity behind all this, you’d just be a lamb to the slaughter.

"But I’m different! I was forced to enter the Heavenly Tomb in the first place because I acquired the Celestial Tomb Mark, and it is precisely this mark that can resist the corruption of the sword chime. Therefore, I am the only one who can make this trip."

Pausing, Su Ping smiled faintly. "Actually, no. A little guy will be coming with me." He glanced to the side at the little Paperman who had been by his side ever since he entered the Heavenly Tomb—Qian Yi. It was a natural-born Sword Soul and hadn’t been corrupted by the sword chime at all. Being a Sword Soul, it could naturally go along with him.

Li Feng wanted to continue trying to persuade him, but Su Ping cut him off and looked at the entire group. "We can’t keep waiting. You all saw what just happened to Brother Xin. If this continues, I’m afraid it won’t just be Brother Xin. Even you, Captain Li, won’t be able to escape! No matter what, I have to try."

He spoke with absolute finality, leaving no room for negotiation. He then took out an item. "This is the Advanced Space Shattering Device given by the Holy Dragon. If you truly can’t hold on, don’t overthink it. Forcefully shatter the space and take our brothers out first!"

Li Feng opened his mouth but ultimately could only nod, saying nothing more.

Su Ping sat cross-legged on the ground. A feeling similar to meditation washed over him as his spiritual power condensed. A sliver of his consciousness slowly moved to his forehead. Immediately after, that grayish-white Flame completely filled his meditative Perception. At the same time, the grayish-white Flame tightly wrapped around his soul.

Meanwhile, Qian Yi was already prepared, having understood what to do next through their Soul Contract. Its Sword Soul was extremely unique to begin with. Sending its soul out of body was something it had likely experienced more than once even before becoming Su Ping’s Pet Beast. At this moment, the process was practically second nature to it. The grayish-white Flame and an ethereal small sword slowly separated from the human and his Pet Beast, floating over to the tiny Black Sword that had condensed earlier.

Ten seconds later.

As if perfectly timed, that seemingly eternal sound echoed once more.

CLANG!

SHING!

CLANG!

In that instant, all the little Black Swords—along with the grayish-white Fire Sprout that had practically fused with them, and the other Sword Soul gripped within that Fire Sprout—did exactly as expected. Accompanied by the chime, they joined all the other little Black Swords and slowly vanished without a trace...