The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1288 - 1289: Perfect Soul Body

Observing the unfolding scene, particularly the appearance of that portal, Ye Qing suddenly understood. He chuckled, remarking, "Haha, that Ye Mo boy is truly tenacious. Even with perfect affinity, he spares no effort and has even summoned the most formidable Heavenly Dragon Gate."

"Heavenly Dragon Gate?"

A wave of confusion rippled through the onlookers.

"I can state with certainty that even among those possessing perfect soul affinity, distinctions exist. They don't directly summon the soul origin, but rather a perfect soul body. The gateway they converse with is the dragon’s gate, symbolizing the leap of a carp over the dragon’s gate. However, this dragon’s gate has variations, categorized into four tiers: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. The Heavenly Dragon Gate stands as the most potent, while the Yellow Dragon Gate is the weakest. By communicating with the Heavenly Dragon Gate, Ye Mo's perfect soul body will inherently be far more robust than that of typical individuals."

"Consequently, his future soul cultivation will also far exceed that of others."

Ye Qing cast a glance at Ye Mo. Witnessing the soul body seamlessly integrate into Ye Mo's mind, a sense of relief washed over him. He was genuinely taken aback by the extent of Ye Mo's transformation this time.

"Very well, Ye Mo is nearing full recovery. I must depart now. Remember not to disclose my presence here to Ye Mo, understood?"

Ye Qing issued his instruction. Each of the five individuals nodded in agreement, their gazes fixed on Ye Qing’s form as it began to shimmer and distort before vanishing completely.

At this exact moment, Ye Mo, who had been lying prone on the large rock, suddenly fluttered open his tightly closed eyes.

"What transpired? I'm not dead?"

Ye Mo’s consciousness returned. He noticed five figures gazing intently at him, with Xiao Yue's face particularly streaked with tears.

"What in the world occurred? Wasn't I slain by that individual named Wangliang?"

Ye Mo’s doubt resurfaced.

"Ye Mo!"

Upon seeing Ye Mo awaken, the faces of the five were illuminated with profound joy. Xiao Yue, especially, her tear-filled eyes overflowed anew, her tears falling like dew upon Ye Mo’s face.

"It's truly wonderful that all of you are unharmed,"

Ye Mo offered a gentle chuckle. He then perceived Xiao Yue launching herself into his arms, her sobbing voice reaching him, "Woo woo woo, Ye Mo, I truly believed you would never wake up again."

"Yueyue, I am quite all right now, am I not?"

Ye Mo softly stroked Xiao Yue's silvery hair as he inquired, "What precisely happened?"

"Hmm?"

Feng Chu paused, contemplating for a moment before recalling Ye Qing’s earlier directive. She then began to explain, "It happened like this: Wangliang struck you down and then, inexplicably, permitted us to leave."

"Was Wangliang truly so magnanimous?"

Ye Mo harbored disbelief. Given the opponent's notoriously ruthless methods, he found it hard to accept such an act of kindness. However, he did not dwell on this inconsistency, as a peculiar sensation had begun to dawn upon him.

"What is transpccurring? How did I manage to come back to life?"

Ye Mo found himself perplexed once more.

"Ye Mo, directly above your head moments ago, a gateway of space-time manifested. A soul body, an exact replica of you, entered your mind. It is said that only those possessing perfect soul affinity can achieve such a feat. Try to sense it; you may have already ascended to the level of a Demi-Honored Fighter."

Feng Chu stated.

"What? Perfect soul affinity achiever? Demi-Honored Fighter?"

Ye Mo was utterly astonished. He promptly initiated an internal examination, finding no physical abnormalities, yet his core felt more robust than ever, each heartbeat emanating a formidable aura.

In truth, the heart Xiao Yue had procured from the abyss was not the organ of some malevolent entity. It was, in fact, a deliberate test by Ye Qing for his prospective daughter-in-law, designed to gauge her genuine affection for Ye Mo. This special organ was the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart, endowed with seven apertures. With every beat, it pulsed with vibrant energy, significantly amplifying Ye Mo's inherent strength.

"Could this be a soul body?"

Ye Mo continued his internal investigation, discovering that his brain domain had expanded, forming a distinct space within which a soul body hovered serenely in mid-air. It is known that upon reaching the Divine Venerate Realm, this space would evolve into a complete Soul Sea. This Soul Sea serves as the crucial sanctuary that powerful Divine Venerate practitioners must meticulously safeguard. Its destruction invariably leads to the martial artist's demise, while the soul body itself assumes the vital roles of offense and recovery.

However, the extraction of soul power is contingent upon drawing from the Soul Sea. Therefore, without attaining the Divine Venerate Realm, the execution of spiritual attacks remains impossible.

"I have indeed reached the Demi-Honored Realm,"

Ye Mo declared with a clench of his hand, causing the very fabric of space to begin distorting and collapsing.

Although his Tomb Dragon Power remained unaltered, his overall might had experienced a substantial surge. This augmentation was not due to an increase in Ye Mo's intrinsic power, but rather to the emergence of a newfound 'might'. The formidable strength of a Demi-Honored Fighter is derived not solely from raw power, but from the potent presence of their spirit. With the manifestation of this spirit, a martial artist emanates an imposing aura, and their combat capabilities escalate dramatically.

"No wonder Kill Break Wolf possesses such formidable prowess; it stems from his condensed soul body. A soul body signifies a martial artist’s inherent might. Without it, any form of resistance proves utterly futile."

Ye Mo now possessed a clear understanding, sensing that his power might significantly exceed Kill Break Wolf's, not to mention his own inherent strength being even greater.

Currently, Ye Mo's might surpassed any fighter at the Demi-Honored level. On the Lingwu Continent, Ye Mo could contend even against typical cultivators of the Three Souls realm, let alone those in the Divine Venerable One-Soul Realm or Two-Soul Realm.

Even here, the most powerful individual, Hun Wuji, could only barely contend against a Divine Venerate Two-Soul.

"Ye Mo, what is your current cultivation realm? In front of you, we feel like we're facing an unfathomable ocean; it's far more terrifying than Kill Break Wolf." Feng Chu inquired.

"Right now, Kill Break Wolf is no match for me," Ye Mo stated with a laugh. "Watch this."

As he spoke, Ye Mo clenched his hand, immediately causing Feng Chu and the others to feel an overwhelming sense of constraint, utterly unable to resist.

"How do you feel now?" Ye Mo inquired with a smile, releasing the five of them.

"So incredibly powerful."

"Indeed! How did you achieve this? It seems you didn't utilize spatial power or your own personal strength." The group asked, filled with curiosity.

"That is the advantage of a condensed soul body, possessing a might that only emerges with it. This is why Demi-Honored fighters are so formidable," Ye Mo explained, his excitement evident.

"I understand now!" Feng Chu nodded in comprehension.

"By the way, what is happening in the outside world at this moment?" Ye Mo suddenly asked.

"We're not sure; we have been here guarding you and haven't paid attention to the events unfolding outside," Mu Wanqing replied, shaking her head. Compared to Ye Mo's situation, the happenings at the Blood Prison Battlefield seemed less significant to her.

"The final battle might be imminent. Let's quickly return to the camp!" Ye Mo declared, then vanished from his spot with swift speed.