Chapter 570 - 491: Refining the Third Dao Source, Mastering Life and Annihilation

Chapter 570: Chapter 491: Refining the Third Dao Source, Mastering Life and Annihilation

Su Ye shrugged. "It’s fine. I don’t mind."

He had no grudge or friendship with Zuo Hongtu, so naturally, he had nothing to say.

As for being jealous that the man had turned a disaster into a blessing and become a fifth-tier expert, that was even more ridiculous.

"Heh..."

’There’s no such thing as a free lunch... The Dreamguards poured resources into cultivating him and helping him reach the fifth tier. Surely they have some means of control?’

’What’s more... refining a godhead to become a deity?’ Su Ye’s eyes flickered, and a hint of pity appeared on his face as he looked at Zuo Hongtu’s figure.

After all.

Divinity always contained strong-willed remnants.

Let alone a godhead. Zuo Hongtu didn’t have a system panel to assist him, so he couldn’t refine it perfectly.

During the refining process, the will left behind by the previous deity within the godhead would also merge with him.

For now, not much time had passed, and Zuo Hongtu’s own personality was still relatively intact and unchanged. But as time went on, the deity’s will would gradually reawaken.

When that happened, Zuo Hongtu’s personality and mind would be assimilated by this deity. The fallen god would be reborn in another’s body, in a way!

In the history of the Far South Continent, it wasn’t unheard of for lucky individuals to obtain a godhead and ascend to the heavens in a single step.

And almost without exception, these lucky individuals’ personalities would shift dramatically, their temperaments changing completely!

’How pitiful...’

Su Ye sighed inwardly.

Zuo Hongtu’s fate was practically sealed.

However.

This had nothing to do with Su Ye.

He was just feeling a little sentimental about it.

At this moment, Su Ye was concerned about something else. He asked, "Are there only four fifth-tier beings in the Grotto Heaven?"

There were seven Nascent Soul True Monarchs invading the Grotto Heaven!

"Yes."

The Dreamguard admitted awkwardly.

Almost all of the Grotto Heaven’s fifth-tier beings had been exhausted over the long years, spent on suppressing the Dao Source.

Now, in the vast Grotto Heaven, only four fifth-tier beings remained... As for the Dreamguards, having been converted into spiritual bodies, they had no combat power.

"However, we can manipulate the power of the Divine Kingdom to bolster our side."

"Relying on the enhancement of the Array and the power of the Divine Kingdom, it is possible to fight against the seven Nascent Soul cultivators."

The Dreamguard said.

Su Ye thought for a moment. "What about Qinghua? She should be in the Grotto Heaven. As a Blood Moon Disciple, doesn’t she have some tricks up her sleeve?"

It would have been better not to mention her.

The moment Qinghua was brought up, the Dreamguard clearly became agitated. "Qinghua? That damn woman, if it weren’t for her..."

"Alright."

Understanding what had happened, Su Ye rolled his eyes.

’But...’

’Backstabbing them at a time like this, forcing the Dreamguards into a deathmatch with the cultivators... Could it be that Qinghua plans to be the fisherman who profits?’

Su Ye’s heart stirred, and a trace of vigilance surfaced.

The Dreamguards, the cultivators of the Nine Sects, the remnants of the Demon Palace... there were truly a lot of factions involved in this battle for the Volcanic Grotto Heaven.

Besides them, Su Ye hadn’t forgotten that a great power of the Immortal Dao from the Ancient Era was suppressed within the Volcanic Grotto Heaven.

If defeat was certain and the Dreamguards fell into complete despair, was it possible they might proactively undo the seal and unleash some world-ending technique?

’How convoluted...’

Su Ye was secretly on guard, reminding himself to quit while he was ahead and not get into trouble because of greed.

...

At this point, relying on the information shared by the Dreamguard, Su Ye now had a clear understanding of the current situation.

"So... what do you need me to do?"

"Let’s be clear, I won’t do anything too dangerous." Su Ye crossed his arms, his gaze flickering as he stared at the Dreamguard’s stone pillar.

"Of course."

The Dreamguard said.

"I know you have your own identity in the Cultivation Realm, so there’s no need for you to fight."

"However, manipulating the power of the Divine Kingdom to enhance the few Guardians requires consuming the Divine Kingdom’s reserves. But currently, a portion of the Li Huo Divine Kingdom’s power is being used to suppress the Dao Source."

"We hope you can refine this Dao Source and alleviate the Divine Kingdom’s predicament."

"As for the benefits, you can choose five of these fifth-tier Spiritual Objects... Don’t think it’s too few. In order to replenish the Divine Kingdom’s energy reserves, many Spiritual Objects will have to be re-refined."

The Dreamguard knew Su Ye’s personality, so it clearly stated the price and promised the reward.

"Deal."

The Dreamguard’s offer was already very generous, falling within Su Ye’s acceptable range.

Su Ye had been quite satisfied with their previous collaborations. Besides, refining the Dao Source was also a good thing for him, so he didn’t bother to haggle this time.

He agreed readily.

"However, I have a suggestion."

Su Ye thought for a moment and proposed.

"Even with the Grotto Heaven’s power boosting you, you probably can’t kill all seven Nascent Soul cultivators, can you?"

In the light screen at this moment, the Nascent Soul True Monarchs were already clashing with the defending fifth-tier beings.

Because they were being ganged up on two-to-one, the defenders were being suppressed despite the Grotto Heaven’s enhancement.

The Dreamguard admitted frankly, "Even if the Divine Kingdom’s energy reserves were full, we could kill two or three Nascent Soul cultivators at most. We’d be satisfied just to repel them."

Su Ye nodded. "In that case, I can give you some advice on which targets to pick for assassination."

"Li Jinhua, the Dragon Maiden, has a good relationship with me. Don’t pick her."

"If you want to kill one, choose Fuyunzi. He’s at the Early-stage Nascent Soul realm, so he’s an easier kill."

Su Ye suggested sincerely.

—He holds a grudge!

"Alright... We will."

The Dreamguard thought for a moment and agreed to Su Ye’s request.

"Alright, let’s get to work!"

"Hurry!"

Su Ye snapped his fingers.

VMMMM.

Immediately, his consciousness returned to the present world, re-entering the shell of the Shadow Fiend.

At the same time, the divine sense fluctuations of the Dreamguards came into his mind, giving Su Ye directions.

SHHIIING!

Su Ye transformed into a shadow and flew swiftly toward the location of the Dao Source.

It was the same group of temple ruins that the Star Casting Hall had previously conquered.

At this time, due to the lack of defenders, the cold and decaying Dao Source had already begun to leak out.

Even outside the temple, a layer of frost had spread, radiating a chilling aura.

However.

The Shadow Fiend had no sense of temperature, so it was unaffected.

’Dreamguard, open the door.’

Su Ye thought.

He needed his main body to act in order to refine the Dao Source.

—The Shadow Fiend didn’t have this ability.

In fact, as a monster with no physical body, it would be directly assimilated if it got too close to the Dao Source!

VMMMM.

Golden light flashed, and a doorway opened.

A youth in black robes, with a face as handsome as jade and pupils of icy silver, stepped out from the golden doorway.

Su Ye nodded, signaling the Shadow Fiend to stand guard outside the temple.

As for himself, he walked into the temple, made his way to its deepest part, and began to refine the Dao Source!

’Thankfully, my experience point reserves are still quite abundant.’

Su Ye glanced at his panel.

[Profession: Pastor of the Sea Lv. 15 (98,649/150,000)]

After exploring the ruins and refining the Dao Source last time, Su Ye had over 80,000 experience points left.

Afterward, while searching for other cultivators, he also took the opportunity to hunt some monsters and replenish his experience reserves, accumulating nearly 100,000 points.

With such an experience reserve, refining a Dao Source was more than enough.

...

VMMMM.

A pearly white light shone.

Experience points transformed into motes of light, refining the Dao Source.

Meanwhile, Su Ye wasn’t idle either.

He had the Shadow Fiend go to the location indicated by the Dreamguard and retrieve his reward: five fifth-tier Spiritual Objects.

Without the slightest difficulty, five fifth-tier Spiritual Objects, enough to shake the entire sea region, were easily obtained!

’This is the reward I deserve!’

’It’s very reasonable!’

That was Su Ye for you.

The Dreamguard only needed to protect the core of the Grotto Heaven and fight against the seven Nascent Soul True Monarchs, but Su Ye had many more things to consider.

「A quarter of an hour later.」

SHWIP.

Su Ye stood up, and the bone-chilling cold in the temple suddenly dissipated.

[Unclaimed Dao Source, absorption complete]

[All Attributes +10]

[Profession: Pastor of the Sea Lv. 15 (13,764/150,000)]

[Profession Attribute Bonus: Damage +107, Protection +87, Evasion +74, Mystery +74]

[Laws of the Rules: Netherworld (100%), Annihilation Flow (50%), Life and Death (100%)]

After refining the third Dao Source.

The Life and Death Skill!

Was now complete!

Su Ye had mastered his second Law of the Rules!