Douluo 2: Way of Fake God With Soul Tools

The transformation came from within.

The first change was in Su Luoheng's body itself.

He felt a sudden tremor, as if he could see every part of himself from the inside out. His entire being was now enveloped in the green hue of life energy. His flesh, meridians, organs, bones—everything was undergoing an immense transformation.

During his time at the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, Su Luoheng had taken various pills to improve his soul power and physique, but those were gradual, gentle changes.

This, however, was entirely different.

The boundless life energy contained within the blade was like a flood of vitality, cleansing every corner of Su Luoheng's body, guided by Electrolux's unique techniques. Even old injuries he had overlooked during cultivation were healed entirely.

Impurities within his body were transformed into dark grime, seeping out through his pores under the green light. This cleansing didn't increase his cultivation level, but it strengthened his foundation, fundamentally enhancing his physique.

A robust body could sustain a greater flow of soul power and better absorb and refine it.

With this transformation, his already considerable talent was elevated once again.

His mind, too, felt sharper. Concepts he had struggled with in cultivation now became crystal clear, as did solutions to challenges he had faced in soul engineering. Life Gold truly lived up to its name!

Su Luoheng was filled with excitement—those forty thousand gold soul coins had been worth every bit!

He quickly calmed himself to fully absorb this precious opportunity.

Under the radiant green light from the blade, a profound metamorphosis was taking place. It was as though his entire body was being reborn.

…

However, as with all good things, it didn't last forever.

Just as Su Luoheng began to revel in the transformation, the surge of life energy abruptly stopped. The comforting warmth receded like a tide, leaving him with an unsettling emptiness.

Yet before he could fully process this, the blade pressed more firmly against his forehead, its sharp tip pointing directly at him.

In the next moment, with a faint *shwip, the blade's tip pierced into his forehead.

It plunged into his skull, and the immense surge of life energy returned, but this time it couldn't dull the pain that exploded within him.

In an instant, an excruciating agony wracked his mind, as though his head were splitting apart! Su Luoheng nearly lost consciousness, but he clenched his teeth, determined to endure.

The Soul Devouring Knife quivered as it embedded itself into his forehead.

Strangely, no blood emerged from the wound. Instead, the blade softened, turning into a translucent green liquid that flowed into Su Luoheng's skull.

Once more, his body was cloaked in the dense green aura of life energy. Centered on his forehead, it surged through his entire being, and his body shivered with each wave. This pain was beyond what most could bear.

But it was worth it.

The Life Gold entering his body brought unparalleled benefits to his spiritual sea.

His spiritual sea, now transformed into a lush green ocean, expanded outward with incredible speed. The life essence grew denser, and the space itself broadened.

A flicker of gray light appeared, and an elderly figure in gray robes emerged in Su Luoheng's spiritual sea.

A glint of admiration flashed in Electrolux's eyes.

The pain of absorbing Life Gold was something few could endure…

Yet this child hadn't uttered a sound, withstanding it until now.

A rare talent, with resilience and tenacity to match. This was a remarkable seedling.

With his spirit fragmented as it was, it would be a shame if his knowledge and skills were lost. This child—yes, he was worth the investment.

A faint smile curved Electrolux's lips, his gaze deep and far-reaching.

With a wave of his hand, Electrolux stabilized the golden-green light around Su Luoheng. Emerging from the wound on his forehead was a tiny gray pearl, blending seamlessly with his cracked muscles and bones.

A soothing coolness spread through him, dulling the lingering pain and calming his racing heartbeat. Finally, he could catch his breath.

Su Luoheng forced a weak smile. "Senior, next time there's something this intense, could you at least warn me? I'd like to be a bit more mentally prepared."

"Focus and stabilize yourself, little one," Electrolux replied calmly. "We've only just begun."

"What… there's more?!"

Before he could finish, a fresh wave of searing pain overwhelmed him.

Pain!

An agonizing, excruciating pain!

This time, Su Luoheng couldn't hold back. His very soul and spiritual core felt like they were being shredded, crushed to fragments, and then forcibly reassembled—only to be shattered and rebuilt again, over and over, with no end in sight.

Every fiber of his being throbbed with unbearable pain, yet each time he teetered on the brink of unconsciousness, the Life Gold would release a surge of life energy, keeping him painfully awake. The relentless, dual torment of body and spirit pushed Su Luoheng to the edge of collapse. He felt as if his spiritual sea was being twisted and pressed by an invisible giant hand.

Words couldn't begin to describe the agony.

He was like a tiny boat in a vast, raging sea, tossed by unending waves, each threatening to capsize and drown him.

…

Time slipped by.

Seeing that Su Luoheng's body and spiritual sea had been sufficiently transformed, Electrolux decided it was time to use the life energy to open a new sense—the Eye of Life—within Su Luoheng's ancestral aperture.

But just then, the Infinite Sword Intent martial spirit flared up, intercepting the life energy Electrolux had painstakingly guided!

What's happening?

What's happening?

What's happening?

Even Electrolux, with his vast knowledge, was momentarily at a loss.

He tried channeling the energy again, only for the Infinite Sword Intent to intercept it once more.

"…"

Electrolux was speechless.

This absurd world, with its absurd martial spirits!

Seeing that the life energy was continually being drawn by the martial spirit, opening the Eye of Life was no longer possible. Left with no choice, Electrolux adapted his plan, letting the Life Gold's energy flow directly into the Infinite Sword Intent.

Life energy flooded into the martial spirit, and the desolate plain within it began to glimmer faintly with green light.

The Infinite Sword Intent still appeared as it always had, but something subtle, something fundamental, was quietly changing within.

It was impossible to say how much time had passed.

Electrolux finally guided the last of the life energy into the martial spirit.

The Infinite Sword Intent fell silent, and the energy of the Life Gold at last reached equilibrium.

As for Su Luoheng, now numb from the overwhelming pain, his spiritual core felt as if it had been torn to pieces. Yet, he could just faintly hear a familiar voice.

"Little one, awaken."

Golden light enveloped his shattered spirit, gathering it back together.

His numbed mind slowly regained clarity under the soothing energy, his vitality reignited.

…

Outside.

Su Luoheng's consciousness fully revived.

"My body has… grown stronger…"

With newfound awareness, he felt the changes within him. His blood coursed through him like a bubbling stream, thick with vitality, and his body still carried a faint green glow that was slowly merging into him, fading from view.

Soul power growth depended on talent, but physical constitution was the foundation for absorbing and refining soul rings. Su Luoheng could sense that his body's strength had multiplied many times over, giving him the foundation to break through to a new level with his fourth soul ring.

Furthermore, with the powerful energy from the Life Gold, his soul power had surged, advancing from level 32 to level 33, saving him months of grueling cultivation.

Unaware of the hours that had passed, Su Luoheng's thoughts were interrupted by a foul odor.

Looking down, he recoiled.

His clothes were now pitch black, covered in a thick layer of grime that clung to his skin. He looked as if he'd fallen into a cesspit, the stench so overpowering it made him gag.

Su Luoheng quickly opened a window for fresh air, bundled up his filthy clothes, and tossed them outside.

Then he sprinted to the bathroom.

The Life Gold's cleansing effects were far more intense than those of any conventional elixir, expelling even deeper impurities and, unfortunately, intensifying the stench.

The smell was, to put it mildly, overpowering…

It had nearly driven him to his breaking point at first.

After an extensive scrubbing session, Su Luoheng finally rid himself of the sticky grime, slipping into fresh clothes with a sigh of relief.

He was finally free of that horrid stench.

Now he could finally turn his attention to the changes in his spiritual sea.