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"It's over."
Gu La's voice was so soft that it almost dissipated in the wind. He slowly raised his trembling hands, preparing to release the "Time Lock" soul skill, but suddenly paused at the last moment.
Around the blood altar, the bodies of evil soul masters lay scattered in disarray. The storage-type soul conductors on their bodies glimmered with an eerie light under the setting sun.
These individuals, who constantly walked the edge of death, might not have been able to find a blacksmith to forge battle armor, but to survive in the wilderness, their storage-type soul conductors undoubtedly contained valuable items.
"Magic~"
A hint of anticipation curved Gu La's lips as he retrieved two discarded medicinal herbs from his storage space.
In the final instant before the Time Lock ended, he precisely swapped the herbs with the storage-type soul conductors on the corpses of two titled Douluos. The two rings traced graceful arcs through the air, landing securely in his palm.
"Whew—"
The moment the soul skill was released, Gu La's legs gave out, and he dropped to one knee.
The consumption of Time Lock far exceeded his expectations, draining every last drop of his soul power.
This was the first time since his martial soul awakening that he experienced the sensation of complete soul power depletion—his meridians felt as though they were being scorched by flames, and every muscle groaned in agony.
"This is… the feeling of reaching one's limit…"
He clenched his teeth tightly, his knee pressing against the cold ground. As the contact area increased, his powerful recovery abilities began to take effect. Earth elements from deep within the earth and ambient natural energy flowed into his body like gentle streams.
Within just three to five breaths, his depleted meridians had refilled.
When his vision refocused, the gentle glow of the setting sun enveloped his body, giving him a flowing golden outline.
Gu La took a deep breath, the fresh scent of grass and soil washing away the imagined stench of blood in his mind.
"What… are you doing?"
Na'er's voice came from behind, trembling with confusion.
She carefully stowed the high-level ball close to her body—she had tried hanging it around her neck, tying it to her waist, and even considered swallowing it, but ultimately decided to shrink it and hide it near her heart.
At this moment, Na'er suddenly shuddered, her amethyst-like eyes contracting sharply.
"What's wrong?" Gu La turned sharply, sensing the change.
Na'er's expression grew complex, her silver hair gently swaying in the evening breeze. "It's Gu Yue… She's sensed my transformation."
Before her words faded, a blinding silver light suddenly tore through space.
A black-dressed girl stepped through the void, her silver hair cascading like a waterfall, her skirt fluttering to reveal her pale calves. But unlike usual, the emotions swirling in her purple eyes were no longer purely cold—they carried an indescribable complexity.
"You…" Gu Yue froze mid-sentence.
She stared incredulously at Na'er, her pupils contracting violently. "The connection between us… why has it become so faint? Have you truly… become independent?"
Her delicate fingers unconsciously clenched her skirt. "This is impossible!"
Her silver-gleaming eyes abruptly turned to Gu La, the chill in the air spiking instantly. "It's you!"
An oppressive aura filled the air as chaotic elemental particles swirled around Gu Yue.
How could she not be enraged? At such close proximity, she could clearly sense a mysterious force enveloping Na'er—a force like an unbreakable lock that prevented her from forcibly devouring this avatar unless Na'er willingly relinquished its protection.
"Yes, it was me."
Gu La stepped forward calmly. There was no point denying it now—Gu Yue wouldn't believe him anyway.
He noticed the shock and panic flashing in Gu Yue's eyes. This embodiment of the Silver Dragon King had likely never imagined losing absolute control over her avatar.
"However," he shifted the conversation, summoning another high-level ball from his system space to toy with in his palm, "I have a proposal. No need for mutual devouring—I can grant both of you complete power."
Gu Yue sneered, her silver hair stirring without wind. "Arrogant! How dare you presume to comprehend the power of the Dragon God!"
In her eyes, Gu La might possess unique intelligence sources.
But his essence before reincarnation couldn't possibly compare to her at her peak, let alone the Dragon God.
"Take a look at Na'er's current state before speaking."
Gu La interrupted her, stepping aside to reveal Na'er bathed in the setting sun. A peculiar halo swirled around her—an undeniable proof of the perfect fusion between the rules of the Pokémon world and the soul power of Douluo Continent.
Gu Yue's fingers trembled slightly. She could indeed sense that Na'er, now independent, hadn't weakened but instead radiated purer power fluctuations. This realization shook her previously unwavering resolve.
Gu La wasn't entirely sure if he could restore Gu Yue's strength, but strengthening both parties wouldn't be difficult for someone with his system.
The Divine Appraisal Eye could identify Pokémon evolution paths—it just required exceedingly rare materials. Applied to soul masters and soul beasts, it could evolve their martial souls or racial bloodlines.
The materials needed were incredibly precious, potentially requiring chaos energy roughly equivalent to evolving Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor into the Chaos Blue Silver Emperor.
But these materials could be offset by Legendary Coupons. If capturing Gu Yue granted him another Plate, he wouldn't mind helping both sides grow stronger.
Gu La silently recited the system instructions, his gaze burning as he watched Gu Yue. "If I could even capture the Silver Dragon King…"
He subtly tightened his grip on the high-level ball, sensing the spatial technology it contained. Perhaps, in the near future, he could gather all the tablets and witness a true miracle in this world.
Na'er lightly bit her lower lip, enduring the subtle discomfort of having her energy probed.
Gu Yue's icy fingertips pressed against her forehead, silver soul power seeping into her meridians like threads. The sensation was akin to having her most vulnerable spot prodded by a predator's claws—every nerve screamed danger.
"Don't move." Gu Yue spoke coldly, her purple eyes flickering with contemplation.
Na'er discreetly clenched the hem of her dress. She was willing to cooperate with Gu Yue's examination—not only because Gu La had helped her gain the freedom she longed for and was willing to mend their relationship, but also due to the mysterious bond the high-level ball had forged between them.
It was like some primal contract, similar to a partnership agreement or a gentleman's pact that prohibited mutual harm.
"So that's how it is." Na'er chuckled softly in her heart.
Having gained her freedom, she didn't resist forming a contract with Gu La. But for future safety, it would be best to involve Gu Yue as well…
At this moment, Na'er displayed the astonishing wisdom of the Silver Dragon King—if a contract between her and Gu La forbade mutual harm, she would never have to worry about Gu Yue forcibly devouring her again, solving the problem once and for all.
If she could pull Gu Yue into this wondrous network of contracts, she would forever escape the shadow of being devoured.
This thought quickened her heartbeat slightly, and beneath her silver hair, the corners of her lips curved into a mischievous smile.
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