Unable to Cultivate, I Can Only Raise Soul Pets Chapter 501

501 The Divine Will Space: Deducing Battles and Rapid Growth

“The bones are sturdy, yet when they descended from the sky, the skeletal structure wasn’t sufficiently firm.”

“It needs more time to adjust.”

Witnessing this, Wang Che felt no surprise.

Although the little skeleton's individual components had improved, its control was noticeably weak, indicating a lack of adequate adaptation.

After all, it had only been born a month prior.

Its body would likely undergo further advancement before it could fully master its current state.

“It probably never anticipated being born into such an abundance of exceptional resources.”

Wang Che chuckled, shaking his head as he approached to retrieve the little skeleton.

The Firefly Dream Spirit descended, circling the little skeleton anxiously. It was perplexed why its fifth brother had fallen when its own mental strength control had been excellent just moments before.

A short while later, it breathed a sigh of relief upon confirming the little skeleton was unharmed.

Wang Che provided a concise explanation of the little skeleton's condition to the Firefly Dream Spirit.

“Wu~”

The Firefly Dream Spirit suddenly had an idea.

“Hmm? You wish to utilize your fifth brother as a test subject for your soul skill? Heh, heh, heh, you’ve only just met, and already you intend to bring harm to your fifth brother?”

Wang Che found himself speechless.

The Firefly Dream Spirit primarily relied on Mental Perception and Phantom Blessing.

Mental Perception was typically employed to detect soul beasts and energy fluctuations, aiding in the discovery of various resources.

Phantom Blessing could be bestowed upon other soul beasts, assisting them in locating resources and navigating their surroundings.

The remaining skills were Telekinesis and Spatial Travel. The former handled simpler tasks, while the latter served as the foundation for traversing the diverse regions of the Black Jade Star and maintaining patrols.

Without it, completing the exploration and patrolling of the Black Jade Star within a few months would be an impossibility.

The Spirit Halo was used routinely. Diligent Step, another supportive soul skill, enhanced soul beasts' learning capabilities.

It essentially facilitated a mental simulation, allowing the Firefly Dream Spirit to acquire other types of soul skills simultaneously.

However, this simulation was a visual imitation, replicating actual power without possessing tangible effects.

This was because the Firefly Dream Spirit lacked any inherent attribute energy within its body, distinguishing it from the little caterpillar.

When this skill was applied to other soul beasts, it enabled the Firefly Dream Spirit to impart various attribute soul skills to them.

For instance, after observing the battles between the Ancient Fiend and the Divine Light Whale, the Firefly Dream Spirit had acquired numerous other soul skills.

Consequently, through this particular move, the Firefly Dream Spirit could transfer this capability to other soul beasts, provided they possessed the requisite aptitude.

Nevertheless, these were all thousand-year soul skills belonging to the Firefly Dream Spirit.

Its supportive capabilities were extraordinarily potent.

In reality, however, the Firefly Dream Spirit possessed minimal offensive power, a trait intrinsically linked to its nature.

It was not adept at combat; for example, mastering Spatial Travel was a method to evade other soul beasts.

At the ten-thousand-year soul skill level, its abilities became even more specialized.

The Firefly Dream Spirit, now possessing over 20,000 years of cultivation and immense mental strength, had already mastered its ten-thousand-year soul skill.

Aside from the Myriad Transformation skill, its two other techniques had yet to be rigorously tested.

A primary reason for this was the highly unique nature of its two ten-thousand-year soul skills.

The most distinctive among them was Divine Will Space.

This was not a spatial soul skill but a rare and specialized mental soul skill.

Divine Will Space: The Firefly Dream Spirit possesses the ability to conjure a space constructed from mental strength, within which any entity can be contained. The Firefly Dream Spirit can then utilize its mental power to deduce and simulate any conceivable scenario.

This particular skill was exceptionally intriguing.

Its relevance stemmed from its connection to the Firefly Dream Spirit's lost ability of fortune-telling.

While other Oracle Phantom Spirits could directly foretell future outcomes, the Firefly Dream Spirit lacked this specific capability.

The Divine Will Space, in contrast, could not predict the future but was capable of deducing the intricate processes involved.

Since losing its inherent ability, even its soul skills had undergone a transformation.

As a result, the Firefly Dream Spirit remained somewhat uncertain about this particular soul skill to this day.

Furthermore, it hesitated to employ it without careful consideration.

“Once the simulation within the Divine Will Space commences, the elements contained within will endure damage throughout the deduction process, rendering it perilous,”

Wang Che mused.

While this skill initially appeared to lack practical application, a deeper reflection revealed its peculiar nature.

The capacity to meticulously deduce all outcomes necessitated an immensely powerful divine sense and extraordinary divine powers, akin to those of an immortal cultivator.

Not to mention other formidable aspects.

“Trying it with the little skeleton… since it can revive, it’s indeed safe.”

Wang Che pondered, “But with the little skeleton’s current intelligence, it shouldn’t significantly affect your move, though it might have an impact on *it*…”

“Wu! Wu! Wu!” The Firefly Dream Spirit eagerly nodded.

Wang Che approached the little skeleton and communicated with it.

It was informed that a new round of cultivation was about to commence!

“Ahhh!” The little skeleton exclaimed.

Upon hearing the word “cultivation,” it readily accepted without hesitation.

“Alright, let’s give it a try,” Wang Che declared.

The Primordial Heavenly Technique also possessed a similar divine power, capable of directly deducing the progress of the world and the trajectory of civilization.

However, that capability was contingent on cultivating the Primordial Sacred Soul.

Furthermore, that ability was even more extraordinary; for instance, Wang Che needed only a glance at an ordinary life form to perceive its previous and current existence down to the precise moment of its demise.

By observing a soul beast, one could ascertain its birth, experiences, and future destiny, among other details.

It was an incredibly potent ability, essentially a decisive blow against life forms weaker than himself.

Consequently, he possessed a degree of understanding regarding this particular move. Even if something were to go awry, Wang Che could intervene immediately.

The Firefly Dream Spirit promptly nodded, and its eyes began to emit a glow towards the little skeleton.

Wang Che’s divine sense latched onto the Firefly Dream Spirit, sensing the Divine Will Space it was employing.

The little skeleton’s body stiffened as it perceived the surrounding space instantly transform.

Then…

“Continue,” Wang Che instructed.

“Wuwuwu!!” The Firefly Dream Spirit shook its tail, signaling its uncertainty on how to proceed.

Upon unleashing Divine Will Space, it required construction through mental strength to deduce the elements within.

However, the little skeleton was a living being, not an ordinary object. How should it be structured? What actions should be taken?

Wang Che contemplated for a few seconds. The Divine Will Space ability should ideally be honed from ordinary objects, progressing gradually towards living beings.

Nevertheless, with control established, allowing the Firefly Dream Spirit to swiftly master its new soul skill presented no issue.

“I shall guide it. You will construct the environmental world for it: the Godfiend Tomb.”

“The environment details are as follows…”

...

The little skeleton’s body trembled solemnly as information began to materialize within its mind.

[You are a little skeleton, having emerged from a graveyard.]

[You are uncertain of your identity, confused about the world. You were born and look around…]

[Tombs surround you; countless tombs…]

The little skeleton gazed about with a bewildered expression and started to walk forward.

[You instinctively move forward, but soon encounter a skeleton vastly larger than yourself…]

[The colossal skeleton is charging towards you…]

[It crushes you with a single blow… You are dead.]

[You survived for five seconds. The simulation has concluded…]

The little skeleton suddenly regained its senses, looking around as if the apparition of the giant skeleton lingered in its mind.

Especially the immense palm that descended, it exuded an overwhelming pressure!

“Wu?” The Firefly Dream Spirit cocked its head, glancing at Wang Che.

It concluded just like that?

“Given its current combat strength and intelligence… within the Godfiend Tomb, it would be easily vanquished by any low-level undead creature.”

Wang Che mused, “This simulation is perhaps a bit too advanced for it.”

“Huh?” The Firefly Dream Spirit found the entire process quite intriguing.

It hadn't anticipated its Divine Will Space being utilized in this manner.

It had just employed its mental strength to simulate the colossal skeleton Wang Che had described, allowing Fifth Brother, within the Divine Will Space, to perceive it with remarkable clarity.

“Ahhh!” The little skeleton shouted angrily at Wang Che.

‘I desire more!’

It remained unconvinced.

‘I clearly became stronger. Why was I obliterated by a fellow like myself?!’

‘This outcome should not have occurred!’

Wang Che smiled and addressed the Firefly Dream Spirit, “Then, let us proceed further.”

The Firefly Dream Spirit acted like a child who had just received a new toy, eagerly activating its Divine Will Space once more and constructing the world as directed by Wang Che.

The little skeleton gasped as the surrounding environment shifted again.

It felt as though it had departed a world of ice and snow, arriving in a dark, desolate, and endless graveyard.

An oppressive aura emanated from all directions, and data streams continuously flooded the little skeleton’s consciousness.

[You crawled from the graveyard, driven by a desire for vengeance…]

[You surge forth and quickly behold the one you seek retribution against…]

[An incomparably gigantic skeleton…]

[You charge forward, and it strikes you…]

[You seemed to anticipate this, and you dodge…]

[After dodging, you delivered a blow to its leg bone...]

[Your hand bone fractured... While you were in a daze, it retaliated with a slap. You have perished...]

[Your total lifespan was seven seconds... The simulation has concluded.]

The little skeleton: “...”

The Divine Will Space vanished.

It was utterly bewildered.

It only endured for an additional two seconds?

“Wu~”

The Firefly Dream Spirit observed the little skeleton with sympathy.

‘My Contract Soul Master is truly wicked. He instantaneously established such a demanding mental world. Who could possibly endure it?’

Naturally, it now comprehended Wang Che’s intentions. He aimed to utilize the Divine Will Space to hone the little skeleton’s practical combat capabilities.

The objective was to acclimatize the little skeleton to its own physical prowess.

But wasn’t the difficulty set a tad too high?

The Firefly Dream Spirit gazed at Wang Che and whimpered.

‘Could we perhaps alter it to something less arduous?’

For instance, engaging a green caterpillar in combat...

“Very well,” Wang Che concurred, nodding. “We shall simulate one-tenth of your elder sibling’s predicament, allowing it to experience that.”

“...” The Firefly Dream Spirit.

Was that not a bit beyond shameless?

“Ahhh!” The little skeleton vociferously addressed Wang Che!

‘I desire more!’

This was sheer madness.

This particular engagement was remarkably authentic.

There was no alternative. The Black Jade Star possessed no other soul pets, nor any other means to accelerate the body’s compatibility through combat.

As for the Firefly Dream Spirit’s Divine Will Space, it could be facilitated with Wang Che’s assistance.

Wang Che possessed prior experience facilitating the Firefly Dream Spirit.

The Divine Will Space reopened!

The bewilderment previously clouding the little skeleton’s eyes instantly dissipated, replaced by intense concentration.

This marked the third iteration! It had already adapted!

[You emerged from the graveyard... Without a moment's hesitation, you turned and fled!]

It was evident that the little skeleton wished to avoid a direct confrontation with the greater skeleton this time.

[Not long after, you encountered a green caterpillar scaling its way up from the ground.]

[It appeared even younger than you, which inexplicably brought you joy!]

[Without uttering a word, you charged forward to display your might!]

[The instant you closed the distance, it swung its tail, striking you!]

[You were reduced to fragments, and you perished.]

[Your lifespan was four seconds. The simulation has concluded.]

The little skeleton: “...”

The little skeleton cast its gaze towards the heavens. The confusion in its eyes seemed capable of engulfing the entire sky.

Why?

Why was that caterpillar so overwhelmingly powerful?!

‘Am I destined to live only a few seconds?’

At this juncture, the little skeleton began to question its own worthlessness...

“Wu~” The Firefly Dream Spirit spread its appendages in a gesture of helplessness.

It had been aware of its elder sibling’s formidable strength even before its own conception.

“It is time to impart a crucial lesson.”

Wang Che approached and instructed, “Have you forgotten the inherent capabilities of your own physical form?”

“Huh?” The little skeleton tilted its head, befuddled.

“Upon the shattering of your body, it will automatically absorb ambient essence. The prerequisite is that you are not killed instantaneously. Concurrently, your form can adapt to the adversary’s assaults. Leverage these two aspects effectively, and you will endure for a significantly longer duration.”

“Contemplate more, and refrain from impulsive actions.”

Wang Che’s tutelage plunged the little skeleton into profound contemplation.

Indeed, this guidance proved remarkably efficacious.

Before long, the little skeleton implored Wang Che to initiate another trial!

Although it was pulverized each time it met its end, it experienced no pain, rendering the outcome inconsequential.

[You ascended from the tomb and commenced a search within its confines.]

[To your astonishment, you discovered a short sword and numerous ebony branches near your resting place.]

[You utilized the branches to fashion a rudimentary frame around yourself, employing the longsword as your armament.]

[You proceeded in a different trajectory...]

[You chanced upon a skeletal puppy, marginally larger than yourself, possessing two heads...]

[After assessing its size, you charged forth with the rusted sword...]

...

Within the ethereal expanse of the Divine Will Space, Wang Che and the Firefly Dream Spirit observed the unfolding events.

The little skeleton and the skeletal puppy swiftly engaged in combat.

The skirmish did not persist for an extended period. The little skeleton emerged victorious.

It sustained the loss of an arm and a leg.

Thanks to the cushioning effect of the branches, the skeletal puppy did not sever them entirely.

[You have triumphed. You feel a nascent understanding dawning within.]

[Following a brief respite, you approached the defeated skeletal puppy.]

[Your fragmented form commenced absorbing the essence of the skeletal puppy. You have been restored.]

[Overjoyed, you sensed a marked increase in your strength. You resume your exploration...]

[Shortly after your departure, you detected a persistent gaze fixed upon you...]

[You paid it no heed, but before long, your consciousness dimmed, and you vaguely perceived a shadowy figure descending rapidly...]

[You have perished.]

[Your lifespan was 300 seconds. The simulation has concluded.]

Initially, the little skeleton cried out in exhilaration, yet a tinge of disappointment also surfaced.

‘I actually managed to survive for such an extended period this time.’

“As anticipated, its combat experience is still quite limited,”

Wang Che sighed. “After all, it has only recently come into being...”

Nevertheless, following the intense confrontation, the little skeleton began to exhibit a degree of autonomy over its physical form.

Its capabilities had seen a significant upturn.

In truth, its physique and innate combat aptitude were exceptionally robust; the only deficiency was a lack of practical engagement.

This was precisely the element it required.

Real combat experience.

“Aaaaah!” The little skeleton brandished its limbs.

‘I must persevere!’

The Black Jade Star offered no indigenous species, nor any soul pets akin to its own kind.

Nonetheless, this prescribed method promised rapid progression for its development.

Crucially, the Divine Will Space exacted a minimal toll on temporal progression.

Even after a single simulated engagement, considering the little skeleton’s present capacity, what might appear as mere hundreds of seconds passing in a fleeting instant would translate into substantial growth.

The advancements were indeed monumental.

Thus, a span of three days elapsed.

Within the Divine Will Space, the little skeleton relentlessly engaged in thousands of simulated combat scenarios, exhausting the mental fortitude of the Firefly Dream Spirit to its very limits.

Ultimately, it achieved victory... over the caterpillar, simultaneously attaining complete mastery of its existing physical vessel!

logo