Beixuan took the crystal ball handed to him by Yulin—unsurprisingly, his innate soul power was at the maximum level.
He had anticipated this from the very start of his cultivation journey. If his soul power hadn't been at full capacity, how else could he have been completely unable to improve his strength at the beginning?
"Hm, as expected of the son of the King and Lord Yinshi. Even though the restrictions of this realm temporarily prevent you from utilizing your bloodline power, your talent as an innate full soul power user is still there. Compared to me, I lost all my bloodline power when I arrived here, and my body had to be completely reformed by this world's rules. My talent was left up to pure luck. Fortunately, I was born with roughly innate rank-eight soul power, which allowed me to cultivate to my current level," Yulin explained.
"Innate rank eight? Yulin, what's your current level?" Beixuan asked in surprise.
"Ninety-four."
"Ninety-four?!" Beixuan was stunned. "Yulin, you've only been in this world for fifty years, right? And you awakened your martial soul at six years old. With only innate rank-eight soul power, how did you reach the Titled Douluo realm before fifty? Did you take an absurd amount of elixirs, or did you absorb six soul bones?"
Normally, innate rank-eight soul power did provide a chance of reaching the Titled Douluo stage, but it was just a possibility. Even if one succeeded, it would typically take at least seventy to eighty years.
The youngest known Titled Douluo, Tang Hao, had only reached that realm at forty-four years old.
For Yulin to cultivate at nearly the same speed as Tang Hao without a major fortuitous encounter was simply too unnatural.
"Xiao Xuan, I never joined any faction. I've always been a free soul master—where would I even get those resources? And do you think soul bones are common street trash in this world? I don't have a single one. The reason I cultivated so quickly is that I possess a far more advanced cultivation method than anything on this continent," Yulin said with a smirk.
"Cultivation method? But your Bi Xie bloodline has already disappeared, hasn't it? You shouldn't be able to cultivate our Bi Xie royal clan's techniques anymore. Do you actually know other techniques?" Beixuan asked curiously.
Yulin chuckled. "Of course I do, and I know quite a lot. I gathered them from various martial arts sects during the ten years I spent searching for the King in the mortal realm."
"Honestly, I didn't originally plan to practice them myself. But, Xiao Xuan, you have to understand—this world is huge. It took me over ten years to find the King. During that time, I needed some companionship, right? I still remember my third girlfriend in the mortal realm. Her dream was to become a martial heroine, so I searched various sects for cultivation techniques to help her, and that's how I won her over."
Yulin's eyes glowed with nostalgia, clearly reminiscing about his past love.
Wait… third girlfriend? This guy was truly a playboy.
"This is great! Yulin, my bloodline power is too weak right now, and I've been struggling to find a suitable cultivation method. Do you have one that suits me?" Beixuan asked excitedly.
Innate full soul power might be rare in this world, but a powerful cultivation technique was even more precious. Take Tang San, for example—Beixuan suspected that he might not have been born with innate full soul power at all. If he had, he should have faced the same initial bottleneck that Beixuan did. His rapid cultivation speed was largely thanks to Xuan Tian Gong.
Yulin was another clear example. Despite being born with only innate rank-eight soul power, he had reached Tang Hao's level purely through the advantage of superior cultivation techniques.
"Of course I do! The Divine Sword Art of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Sun and Moon Codex of the Sun-Moon Sect, the Five Venoms Crimson Flame Body of Tang Sect, the Dream Sutra of Fantasy Valley, the Buddhist Arhat Demon-Subduing Technique, and the Taoist Pure Yang Technique—take your pick!" Yulin said generously.
He really had collected a vast array of techniques… but why were they all martial arts-based?
Beixuan couldn't help but ask, "Yulin, why are they all martial arts techniques? Didn't you collect any cultivation methods from immortal sects?"
Hearing this, Yulin looked at Beixuan as if he were a fool. "Xiao Xuan, I was a great demon in my past life. Do you expect me to just waltz into an immortal sect and steal their techniques? Do you want me to wipe them out, or are you hoping they'll purge me first?"
Beixuan smacked his forehead. He had completely forgotten—Yulin had been a powerful demon overflowing with demonic energy. Martial artists might not have been able to sense it, but there was no way cultivators would have missed it. He would have never been able to infiltrate an immortal sect. And even if he somehow did, he would have been discovered immediately, leading to an inevitable battle.
"Xiao Xuan, don't be so disappointed. This world's cultivation system is quite primitive. Most soul masters rely on simple meditation. Even those in major factions who have refined their meditation techniques can't compare to the advanced methods I have. I suggest you start with the Sun and Moon Divine Art. Once your bloodline power recovers a bit, you can switch to our Bi Xie royal clan's techniques," Yulin advised.
"The Sun and Moon Divine Art?"
"That's right. It's a top-tier dual cultivation technique that harmonizes yin and yang, making it perfect for your twin martial souls. Those who master it can freely regulate the opposing forces within their bodies, significantly boosting both offensive and defensive capabilities in battle."
After listening to Yulin's explanation, Beixuan found the technique promising and decided to follow his suggestion, temporarily choosing to cultivate the Sun and Moon Divine Art.
In the quiet grove, Yulin began reciting the technique's mantras. Beixuan, possessing a powerful soul and exceptional memory, memorized them after just one listen.
He then silently repeated the chants twice, committing them to heart completely.
This technique worked best when cultivated at dawn or dusk—when the sun and moon exchanged their positions. Of course, the rare phenomenon of simultaneous sunlight and moonlight would yield even greater results, but such an event was too rare to rely on.
"Yulin, thank you. With your help, I'm confident that I can reach the peak and become the next Bi Xie King. When that day comes, I will tear open the dimensional barrier and take you back to Tianlu City." Beixuan expressed his gratitude earnestly.
"Good! As long as we can return to Tianlu City, no matter how much effort it takes, we will press forward without regret!"
Returning home was Yulin's lifelong wish. He had once believed it was an impossible dream, but Beixuan's arrival had reignited his hope.
Beixuan nodded firmly. "Yes. To achieve our goal, we must first grow stronger. This continent is filled with opportunities—immortal herbs, hundred-thousand-year soul rings and bones, divine inheritances… The latter two are beyond our reach for now. But I know a place filled with immortal herbs. However, picking them and consuming them correctly is just as important as identifying them. Yulin, I've heard you have connections with Spirit Hall. Can you get information on immortal herbs from Chrysanthemum Douluo?"
"No need—I already know everything about them," Yulin said with a smirk, lost in thought once more. "I still remember my fifth beloved in the mortal world… She came from an alchemy sect, and her body always carried the fragrance of medicinal herbs. I spent countless days learning about herbs just to please her. Ah, those were truly beautiful times—"
"Enough!" Beixuan quickly interrupted. If he didn't, Yulin would probably go on reminiscing until the next century. The takeaway was simple—he had
learned about immortal herbs just to impress a girl.