The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1294 - 1295: Soul Manipulation

"Ye Mo assisted us in vanquishing the Wraith Camp. Our allegiance is solely with Ye Mo."

Li Murong declared with a gentle smile.

As this was spoken, the heads of various families, who were receiving reports from their young prodigies about the Blood Prison Battlefield's events, all shifted their gazes toward Ye Mo.

At this precise moment, Ye Mo was the undeniable center of attention, drawing the focus of nearly everyone present.

With his singular might, he had dramatically altered the course of the engagement, vanquishing nine prodigies from the Wraith Land, ascending to the Half Honor tier, and achieving victory against a Divine Venerate practitioner by transcending cultivation levels.

Such a remarkable feat left everyone in awe.

It was crucial to remember that when Ye Mo initially entered the trial for the Vanquishing Martial Realm, his cultivation was merely at the Third Transformation of the Wheel of Reincarnation.

The brilliance Ye Mo displayed on this occasion nearly eclipsed all others.

"Very well, now that all participants from the Vanquishing Martial Realm have been accounted for, we must make preparations to confront the impending assault from the Army of Wraiths,"

Ancestor Bodhi stated with composure.

News of the Vanquishing Martial Realm's outcome rapidly disseminated throughout the continent, significantly bolstering morale and instilling greater confidence for the subsequent clashes against the Army of Wraith.

The subsequent day saw the formal establishment of the Alliance Army by the Six Great Powers, with Ancestor Bodhi appointed as the supreme commander.

The leaders of the Six Great Powers—Mu Yazi, Hsiao Lintian, Zi Ning, Tian Xinglang, Qian Yun, and Yang Songlin, the mentor of Yang Suxin—assumed the roles of the six deputy commanders.

This formation of the Alliance Army signified a temporary truce among the Six Great Powers, their primary concern being to repel the imminent incursion by the Army of Wraith.

Meanwhile, Ye Mo, who had been recuperating within the Divine Beast Clan for three days, received a discreet summons from Ancestor Bodhi.

Bodhi Palace, an artifact palace of Celestial Weapons, had been directly manifested by Ancestor Bodhi in the heart of the Zone of Desolation. The Alliance Army was also encamped here, facilitating rapid deployment of experts from the Six Great Powers.

With no guards posted, Ye Mo entered the palace unhindered to pay his respects to Ancestor Bodhi.

"Master, what is your esteemed command for me?"

"Ye Mo, I have been apprised of your accomplishments within the Vanquishing Martial Realm. Commendable indeed. Today, I have summoned you to fulfill my responsibility as your master and impart the cultivation methods for the spirit, specifically the Energy Burst Realm."

Ancestor Bodhi spoke with an impassive expression.

"Master, did you not previously state that I could only commence cultivating spiritual energy upon reaching the Divine Venerate Realm?"

Ye Mo inquired calmly, a slight furrow in his brow.

"I fear that time is of the essence!"

Ancestor Bodhi lamented, continuing, "Did you know that yesterday, our patrol forces, dispatched to survey the far southern reaches of the Tianwu Kingdom, encountered several formidable experts from the Wraith Land? They were swiftly eliminated by our forces. It is evident they have commenced probing our defenses."

"Should a full-scale conflict erupt between the two continents and a Soul Master make an appearance, I shall not hesitate to charge into the fray, even unto death. My demise is of little consequence, but I must first ensure the soul cultivation techniques are passed on to you."

Ancestor Bodhi declared.

The Divine Venerate Realm is structured into three phases: Early, Middle, and Late. Each of these phases encompasses three levels of spiritual development, designated as Divine Venerable One Soul through Divine Venerable Nine Souls.

Furthermore, spiritual cultivation is paramount within the Divine Venerate Realm. In this domain, the Lingwu Continent significantly trails behind the Wraith Land.

Although Ancestor Bodhi himself resides at the Divine Venerate Late Stage, his attainment is at Divine Venerable Seven Souls. In contrast, a Soul Master operates at Divine Venerable Nine Souls. Despite both being in the Late Stage, the disparity is substantial.

"Master!"

Ye Mo was profoundly moved by his master's words.

"Very well, heed my every word with utmost attention."

Ancestor Bodhi instructed.

Ye Mo nodded, his demeanor indicating rapt attention as he absorbed Ancestor Bodhi's teachings.

"The practice known as soul cultivation bears a resemblance to the nurturing of Xuan Aura. One involves cultivating Xuan Aura, while the other focuses on cultivating the spirit."

"The spirit's power is housed within the Sea of Consciousness, a space located within the Brain Domain. This is analogous to how Xuan Aura is stored in the Dantian by martial artists. To execute spiritual attacks, one must leverage the Soul Body, much like how martial artists employ their physical bodies to unleash Xuan Aura attacks."

For the first time, Ancestor Bodhi elucidated the fundamental concept of spiritual attacks to Ye Mo.

This analogy serves as a straightforward understanding: spiritual energy is akin to Xuan Aura, the Sea of Consciousness corresponds to the Dantian, and the Soul Body is equivalent to the physical form.

When a martial artist's Dantian shatters, their cultivation is irrevocably lost. However, should the Soul Sea be destroyed, it signifies the martial artist's demise. Once the spirit attains cultivation, it transcends the physical body in importance.

"Upon reaching the Divine Venerate Realm and cultivating the spirit, a martial artist's vitality is indeed amplified by their Might, yet their spirit simultaneously transforms into a critical vulnerability. It is from this necessity that Soul Techniques emerged."

"As the name implies, these so-called Soul Techniques are essentially martial arts of the soul, categorized further into two main branches: Soul Manipulation and spiritual attacks."

Ancestor Bodhi elucidated, "Manipulation allows one, like myself, to effortlessly forge Soul Fragments, mend fractured spirits, and even delve into the memories of others. Spiritual attacks, on the other hand, involve employing specific methods to assault an opponent's Soul Sea."

Ye Mo absorbed this knowledge, his understanding deepening with each word. While he had previously heard of Soul Techniques, direct encounters were nonexistent. Soul Manipulation, however, was an entirely novel concept to him.

"The art I intend to impart to you," Ancestor Bodhi declared, "is precisely this Soul Manipulation."

"Master, are you incapable of executing spiritual attacks?"

Ye Mo inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"Heh, any individual who ascends to the Divine Venerate Realm gains the capacity for spiritual attacks. Nevertheless, vanquishing adversaries of equal standing solely through spiritual assaults proves exceedingly difficult without ancillary Soul Techniques. To my knowledge, such advanced Soul Techniques are quite scarce throughout the Lingwu Continent."

Following Ancestor Bodhi's explanation, Ye Mo refrained from further questions, dedicating his full attention to the intricate details of Soul Manipulation being unveiled. This instruction profoundly expanded his horizons. Even the Wraith Demon Emperor, observing from within, couldn't help but express astonishment at Ancestor Bodhi's profound proficiency in manipulation.

For instance, the creation of Soul Fragments, the intricate repair of spirits, and even the complete control over a spirit all demanded an immense reservoir of spiritual energy.

Ye Mo listened with unwavering focus, yet he recognized that the practical cultivation of these techniques would only become feasible upon his attainment of the Divine Venerate Realm.

In the distant southern reaches, the passage remained under rigorous guard. The Six Great Powers collectively dispatched an Elder-level Divine Venerate expert to maintain a constant vigil over this critical access point.

This passage stood as the sole ingress through which the Army of Wraith launched their invasions into the Lingwu Continent.

"Zixing, I harbor the conviction that the Army of Wraith would not dare to launch a full-scale assault upon our Lingwu Continent. While Wraith Land is reputed for its power, their so-called princes were ultimately vanquished by our Ye Mo. After tens of thousands of years, it is plausible that Wraith Land has significantly declined."

"Elder Hsiao's reasoning holds merit. However, regardless of whether the Army of Wraith initiates an attack, our mandate is to remain stationed here. We must hold this position until the Array Power reemerges in a hundred years' time. At that juncture, the Lingwu Continent shall, hopefully, experience a lasting peace."

Within a hastily erected pavilion, several Elders engaged in casual conversation, their words flowing with an air of relaxed confidence.

Yet, as their discussion continued, a phenomenon commenced from within the depths of the passage. It was as if a furious, black dragon erupted forth, unleashing terrifying roars that reverberated through the very confines of the passage.

Roar! Roar!

A succession of these black, furious dragons burst from the passage, immediately descending upon the disciples who were performing guard duty at the fortress. In an instant, their bodies were rent asunder, exploding into oblivion.