To be honest, obtaining an evil attribute, or rather a mutated dark attribute, was not part of Han Li's plan, at least not for now.
If it were other attributes, they could still be borne by soul bones. However, as for the evil attribute, in principle, he was not qualified to touch it, especially since he already possessed various divine power auras and had also kept that black neidan.
But what Han Li did not expect was that the remaining evil attribute actually fused with the power of the Deathgod Domain, even becoming stronger.
Undoubtedly, this was the handiwork of the divine realm, perhaps even a deliberate act by the Asura God himself.
Han Li temporarily put his thoughts aside; such matters could only be verified later. He looked at the others in front of him.
"I can't say for certain. It's better if everyone experiences it personally."
As he spoke, a dark red light surged from Han Li, instantly enveloping everyone.
Darkness, pure darkness. When wrapped in Han Li's domain, this was the shared feeling of the group.
At this moment, almost all their senses were sealed within their bodies. Not only that but around them, they also felt the stinging sensation of being locked by killing intent.
"About eighty percent of my perception has been stripped away, I can't pinpoint the source of the killing intent, my overall attributes are suppressed by about thirty percent, and the surrounding darkness is continuously eroding my soul power and mental strength."
Guang Ling immediately checked his state, trying to locate Han Li.
"Xiao Li, try attacking me."
Guang Ling called out to the void.
"Okay, Master."
Han Li's voice came from Guang Ling's right, but a blade silently appeared from behind him.
It wasn't until Han Li's attack was within three meters behind him that Guang Ling abruptly turned, dodging the blade and striking at Han Li's wrist.
However, the next second, Han Li and his blade vanished, reappearing in front of Guang Ling with the blade still surging with astonishing energy.
"Do we need to continue, Master?"
Han Li retracted the blade with a smile, speaking to the close-standing Guang Ling.
"No need."
Guang Ling shook his head, decisively withdrawing his soul power.
In that situation just now, he was completely unable to defend effectively. Even if he could block the next few attacks, he would inevitably fail to defend at some point. He couldn't possibly block all the attacks, and any lapse would result in severe injury.
Moreover, Han Li was holding back. If Han Li had directly used the life-and-death arena or attacked him from a distance with arrows, his situation would have been even more passive.
"Why don't we try with Dugu Bo? He should not be your match now, right?"
As Guang Ling spoke, his expression was like that of a weasel that had successfully stolen a chicken, full of lingering excitement.
"Is that appropriate?"
Hearing his master's words, Han Li felt a moment of temptation.
However, he quickly gave up on this idea. After all, they were family, and doing something like that would be somewhat inhumane.
"Grandpa has a skull bone," Han Li didn't even factor in the power of the Evil God's Hook, intentionally finding an excuse to refuse.
"Alright then," Guang Ling showed a look of regret on his face at Han Li's firm rejection.
Seeing this, Han Li withdrew his domain, and everyone gathered together again.
"If not for my Deathgod Domain being able to resist some effects, I fear I would no longer be a match for Xiao Li," Dugu Bo said with a self-deprecating shake of his head as soon as he appeared.
Han Li smiled but didn't respond. If an ordinary Title Douluo faced him without immediately activating their martial soul's true body, they would likely be instantly killed or dragged to death by him.
Now, he had truly stepped into the top tier of combat power on the continent, and his abilities were especially suited for initial kills.
"After activating the Deathgod Domain, some of the negative effects are offset, but my overall strength is still suppressed by about fifteen percent. However, with my perception sealed, my combat power drops by much more than that," Shui Bing'er immediately shared her feelings.
They had long known that there were two Deathgods: Bibi Dong and Tang Hao, and in a sense, neither of them was particularly friendly toward them, serving as a reminder for Han Li.
"Understood," Han Li nodded, absorbing her information.
"In this state, my overall strength increases by about twenty percent, and I can perfectly hide my aura and move freely in the darkness. However, moving around consumes a lot of soul power. Also, the domain's range is not very large, only a hundred-meter diameter, making it suitable for individual or small-scale battles. This is a drawback of such domains," Han Li summarized the strengths and weaknesses of his domain, mentally simulating new combat strategies.
"Would Xiao Xue's Angel Domain be a counter to your domain?"
Guang Ling suddenly thought of something and looked at Han Li.
Han Li was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, among the known domains, the Angel Domain's attributes do counter my Domain, but at most, they would just cancel each other out."
Guang Ling fell silent, recalling the last time he saw Qian Renxue. She had asked him to tell Han Li that she had become more proficient in controlling her domain and would surely win next time. Now, he could only pray for Xiao Xue.
Both sides were dear to him, and he couldn't favor one over the other. Moreover, he knew that Han Li's _ce=Fire Domain was stronger in some respects, though Han Li had never fully revealed it.
Han Li glanced curiously at his master, who had fallen silent and shook his head. Forget it, his master's thought processes were sometimes beyond even him.
"Alright, Xiao Li's soul ring is settled. By the way, what's your current level?"
Dugu Bo looked uncertainly at Han Li. At such close range, he couldn't sense any fluctuations from him at all.
"As for my level, I am at level 69, Soul Emperor," Han Li smiled as he revealed his aura.
"Then why don't we settle down in a nearby town? Your seventh soul ring is no trivial matter," Guang Ling and Azure Luan both looked at Han Li with a mix of satisfaction and inquiry.
"No need. I already have a choice for my seventh soul ring, and it doesn't require any combat," Han Li replied with a mysterious smile, not elaborating further.
"Another gift from nature?"
Dugu Bo remarked, baring his teeth as he recalled how Han Li had once explained the acquisition of the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor soul bone.
"Something like that," Han Li responded with a chuckle, remembering that situation.
"Alright then, we won't interfere. By the way, where's your next destination?"
Dugu Bo asked. This time, he needed to follow Guang Ling and the others back to Wuhun City. Even if he planned to wander again, he had to report first. Now, he also had the qualifications to enter the Hall of Worship.
"Heaven Dou City. I need to visit the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and simultaneously condense my soul core," Han Li replied without hesitation, as his next plans were all centered around Heaven Dou.
"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, huh? I wonder if the Frostvine has matured," Guang Ling muttered to himself.
"It should be mature by now. After condensing the soult core, Master might be able to use it to step into the realm of an Ultimate Douluo," Han Li immediately responded. With the accelerated recovery of the plane's consciousness, he had been closely monitoring that area. He had even used his authority to accelerate the growth of several quasi-immortal herbs, though true immortal herbs were still out of reach.
"Martial Uncle and Grandpa will benefit too. They might not make a huge leap, but they will certainly deepen their foundations," Han Li added.
"Did you plan this all along? Sending us back to Wuhun City with the immortal herbs so you can have fun outside?"
Guang Ling asked suspiciously, noticing Han Li's preparations.
"Those are immortal herbs, Master. Others would do anything to get them. Also, you've had the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower for years now; why hasn't there been any progress?"
Han Li retorted. While he had indeed modified his plans after Azure Luan's reminder, it wasn't to the extent Guang Ling implied. He just wanted his master to stay low-key for a while.
Hearing Han Li bring up old matters, Guang Ling's ears turned red, and he swiftly turned away.
"Let's go, I'm hungry. Nothing good in this forest anyway."
Seeing Guang Ling's attempt to escape, the group exchanged smiles and quickened their pace to catch up.
In the clearing where Han Li and his group had fought earlier, the wind gently blew, stirring up some dust and returning the place to silence.
About half a day later, a branch emerged from the ground, looking around as if it had eyes. Seeing that the area was empty, it retreated underground and disappeared.
A few minutes later, a pitch-black crack suddenly appeared in the clearing, and a man in a black robe stepped out.
He waved his right hand, and several faint auras appeared in his palm.
"Has the Dark Devilgod Tiger been dealt with? This is the aura of Asura, no, just the Slaughter City's aura. And this is..."
He looked at the crimson and milky white auras in his hand, his expression suddenly becoming excited.
"No, it's not. The aura is faint, and they're confirmed dead. This is the aura of humans who have inherited their legacies?"
"Is this why the divine realm has turned its attention here? Another human soul master who has obtained a legacy?"
Di Tian clenched his fists in frustration, the auras in his hand dissipating.
"That useless Iceworm chose the perfect time to escape, heading in the same direction. To be safe, I can't pursue any further; it would bring trouble to the Lord. I'd better hide for a while," Di Tian looked in the direction Han Li and his group had left for a long time, sighed lightly, and tore open the space again, stepping inside and disappearing.
By this time, Han Li and his group had already left the Star Dou Forest and were taking a short rest in a small town.
Meanwhile, the useless Iceworm Di Tian mentioned was several hundred meters underground, encasing itself in spiritual power and burrowing rapidly, unsure of where it intended to surface.