Merging with Demon Spirits

Lin Feng used only one Soul Skill to make Dui, who seemed tough, cry out loud.

The crying sound was critically mismatched with his personal image.

To the audience on site, it seemed that in the fifth round, Lin Feng won too easily, even causing them to suspect whether there was some unknown relationship between the Immortal Celestial King and Lin Feng?

Or was there some private deal?

The audience felt surprised and bewildered; in fact, the Immortal Celestial King himself was somewhat baffled as well.

Lin Feng is well-known worldwide, with fans numbering in the billions.

His combination of Soul Skills was so luxurious that it was inhumane, even the Extraordinary would feel inferior.

There are thousands upon thousands of Soul Skill types, yet there are only 49 types of Divine Level Soul Skills.

For an ordinary person to possess one Divine Level Soul Skill is already to be a child of destiny, thanking the blessings of their ancestors, yet he possesses three types of Divine Level Soul Skills.

In various countries around the world, numerous programs are dedicated to studying and analyzing Lin Feng’s Soul Skill combinations.

But even so, not everyone understands, at least the Immortal Celestial King didn’t care and wasn’t bothered to understand, so he didn’t even think Lin Feng actually possessed the Diamond Soul Skill [Demon Flame].

It must be known that [Demon Flame] is the innate Soul Skill of the Nether Dragon on the Earth Chart.

It is an existence ranked 33rd on the Earth Chart!

Which lunatic would waste such a precious Earth Chart Demon Spirit just to absorb a Soul Skill?

Moreover, the risk of failure in absorbing the Soul Skill is so high?

Worldwide, there are not many people wealthier than Lin Feng, but it’s absolutely not uncommon, yet no one would be as crazy as he is.

This includes the Twelve Celestial Kings as well!

And [Demon Flame], such a Soul Fire forcibly ignited Dui’s [Fire of Calamity], which was also beyond the Immortal Celestial King’s expectations.

"Even if my physique is not as good as Dui’s, his willpower surpasses Dui’s, and even mine."

Even with the soul burning of [Demon Flame], Lin Feng’s expression seemed largely unaffected.

Watching Dui running towards him and hearing that piercing cry, the Immortal Celestial King looked impatient, though reluctant in his heart, but still tossed the crystal bottle containing Earth Core Spirit Milk towards Lin Feng, without going through the hands of the Celestial King Hai.

Lin Feng caught the crystal bottle and slightly bowed in the direction of the Immortal Celestial King.

Thanking the Celestial King’s gift.

Although only the fifth match of the debut concert had just passed, the gain had already exceeded his estimation.

"Alas."

The Wind Celestial King sighed, not expecting things would get worse, the only solace was that his loss wasn’t the greatest.

"Who will take on the sixth round?"

The Celestial King Hai conventionally asked.

In Lin Feng’s debut, the fifth round took only a few dozen seconds, less than a minute, leaving no time needed for treatment and rest.

"I’ll do it."

The Ghost Celestial King, clad in a gray robe, with grayish-white long hair, a pale complexion, and exuding a chill aura, said.

"In the sixth round, defeating my Ghost Servant entitles you to a damaged Soul Artifact, named ’Silver Soul Earrings,’ which can boost spiritual power, but due to the damage, prolonged use will affect the mind."

When introducing the rules, a silver-white earring appeared in the Ghost Celestial King’s hand, the gemstone slots were empty, looking unremarkable, with no hint of the preciousness of a Soul Artifact.

"You all are really...."

Celestial King Hai didn’t know what to say at this moment.

A debut performance for an apostle even brought out a Soul Artifact.

A Martial King can open up a Pocket World within their body.

This is also the hallmark of a Martial King.

A Pocket World can not only directly swallow Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power, but also nurture Spiritual Artifacts.

Spiritual Artifacts are categorized into three levels: Basic-Level, Intermediate, Advanced.

The higher the level of the Spiritual Artifact, the more powerful and spiritual it becomes.

A regular weapon, typically, can become a Spiritual Artifact after being nurtured for a decade in a Pocket World.

This is the most basic-level Spiritual Artifact, and ninety-nine percent of the Spiritual Artifacts circulating on the market are basic-level, generally priced at around billions, not expensive compared to some advanced Demon Spirits.

Some Martial Kings, if short on money, would spend ten years nurturing a basic-level Spiritual Artifact to sell it.

Of course, real experts and those from affluent family backgrounds would never do this, as a Martial King’s combat power relies heavily on their Spiritual Artifacts.

Nurturing Spiritual Artifacts not only consumes time but also affects personal cultivation speed.

The Pocket World contains the body’s Life Energy; consuming the energy of the Pocket World, to some extent, also depletes life longevity.

If nurtured for thirty years, it becomes an Intermediate Spiritual Artifact.

Nurtured for seventy years, it becomes an Advanced Spiritual Artifact.

And this nurturing requires relentless effort day by day; otherwise, it takes longer.

Above Spiritual Artifacts, there is a higher level known as Soul Artifacts.

For a Spiritual Artifact to evolve into a Soul Artifact, it requires a century-long nurture, and a special soul, known as an Artifact Spirit, must be sealed within, a complex process Lin Feng is not entirely clear about.

Even among Martial Kings, few own Soul Artifacts, usually only Emperors possess them.

Soul Artifacts possess an Artifact Spirit, capable of directly swallowing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power, eradicating the need for nurturing in a Pocket World.

Soul Artifacts are very powerful, without a level distinction.

While a Spirit King possesses a Life Soul, they lack a Pocket World, thus unable to nurture Spiritual Artifacts, which is the capability of Martial Kings.

A Soul Artifact is the most critical tool for a Martial King to become a Martial Emperor.

Therefore, no Soul Artifact is ever commercially available, even at a price of hundreds of billions, no one would sell.

If one appears, it signifies the fall of a Martial King or even an Emperor.

Even a damaged Soul Artifact is worth much more than ten times an Advanced Spiritual Artifact.

Even the Celestial King Hai has only one Soul Artifact, obtained as a trophy from defeating a Martial Emperor, as the Extraordinary lacks the capability to nurture Soul Artifacts, nor the time and energy.

"Is this my fault?"

The Ghost Celestial King sneered.

"You guys have all given treasures like Space Rings and Earth Core Spirit Milk, what else can I do?"

"Should I just give something casually?"

"Do I not care about my reputation?"

In the audience seats, Ghostly Lament, who had seen Lin Feng swallow an Evil Ghost alive, had a change in expression.

He wanted to inform the Ghost Celestial King of this news.

"I wonder if the Ghost Celestial King has the ability to directly devour Ghost Spirits?"

In the end, Ghostly Lament gave up on the idea of informing.

The Ghost Celestial King’s Ghost Servant was more advanced in level than his Ghost Spirit and also stronger.

The rules for the challenge had already been announced, and the Ghost Celestial King couldn’t change them; even if the rules allowed it, the pride of a Celestial King wouldn’t permit it.

After the rules were announced, the Ghost Celestial King opened his mouth and spat out a green gas. The gas rotated in the air, transforming into an illusory figure. The figure had the appearance of a man, with eyes filled with ferocity and madness, but seemed to retain a trace of sanity.

"Your Ghost Servant already has the strength of an Upper Rank Spirit King, right?" the Celestial King Hai inquired.

"How can a mindless Evil Ghost compare to a Demon Spirit Master?"

The Ghost Celestial King retorted.

The Celestial King Hai frowned slightly; such Ghost Servants, although they couldn’t use Soul Skills, were much more troublesome than an ordinary Upper Rank Spirit King.

The Celestial King Hai looked towards Lin Feng for his opinion.

Lin Feng did not hesitate for a moment, nodding his agreement. A careful observer would notice the smile at the corner of his mouth.

A smile more difficult to suppress than that on AK’s face.

He was very experienced in dealing with ghostly creatures.

Within his body were two Evil Ghosts, the most ferocious ones at that.

A Soul Artifact!

Even a damaged Soul Artifact is invaluable, such treasures can’t be bought easily. If repaired, it could still grow back into a Soul Artifact.

As for the side effects, Lin Feng did not care.

What could affect the mind more than a Nightmare?

"Let’s begin then."

Since Lin Feng agreed, the Celestial King Hai naturally had no objections.

The Ghost Celestial King didn’t give a command, just glanced at Lin Feng. The Ghost Servant, which had been quietly floating in mid-air, suddenly floated towards Lin Feng at a fast speed that was difficult for the naked eye to track.

"Go."

Lin Feng opened his mouth and spat out bubbles, which quickly transformed into the form of Dragon Fish. Before the Ghost Servant could approach, deafening explosions sounded.

"Why is it not visible?"

"Where did the Ghost Servant go?"

Exclamations of surprise continuously arose. When the sound of explosions ceased, the Ghost Servant reappeared before the audience, but this time its semi-illusory body was ignited by white flames, with hundreds of flickering Resentful Spirits hanging heavily behind it.

"A Ghost atop Ghosts!"

This scene caused many to exclaim in surprise.

The reason ghostly creatures are so troublesome is mainly because ordinary attacks have no effect on their illusory forms. Lin Feng’s explosive attacks, with the resulting shockwaves and lightning strikes, could harm them, and both the Demon Flame and Resentful Spirit Soul Skills were effective.

Compared to other Demon Spirit Masters, Lin Feng’s attack effectiveness was impressive, but it still fell short against the Ghost Celestial King’s Ghost Servant.

Although the Ghost Servant’s form had become more illusory, it was already very close to Lin Feng — less than five meters away.

Amid various exclamations, the Ghost Servant broke through the explosive blockade and merged into Lin Feng’s body.

"He did it on purpose!"

Ghostly Lament furrowed his brows, his eyes showing shock.

In the eyes of the audience, Lin Feng was difficult to defend, being possessed by the Ghost Servant’s attack.

But in his eyes, Lin Feng was waiting for the prey to walk into the trap, just like when he devoured his Ghost Spirit before.

Only this time, he wanted to devour a Ghost Servant?

In Ghostly Lament’s gaze, Lin Feng’s body trembled uncontrollably, his expression twisted, seemingly enduring great pain, his face increasingly pale and bloodless.

"It’s over."

The Wind Celestial King chuckled lightly.

Being possessed by a Ghost Servant, even he wouldn’t have it easy.

"Clearing five stages is already quite impressive," the Celestial King Hai said calmly, without a hint of disappointment.

The record for an Apostle’s debut challenge was six stages and only one had achieved it. Lin Feng clearing five stages was already quite an achievement, his challenge difficulty far exceeded that of other Apostles, arguably the toughest debut challenge yet.

"What’s wrong?"

The Dream Celestial King looked at the Ghost Celestial King, asking with some confusion.

At this moment, the Ghost Celestial King looked serious, with a hint of bewilderment mixed in.

"I can no longer sense the Ghost Servant’s presence."

The Ghost Celestial King said in a somber tone.

The moment the Ghost Servant entered Lin Feng’s body, he lost his connection to it.

"What does sensing no presence mean?"

The Celestial Kings looked at each other, their gazes returning to the debut arena.

This debut challenge didn’t seem to be over.

Under their watchful eyes, Lin Feng’s body shook more violently, his expression grew more pained and ferocious, eventually pounding the ground with both hands, letting out heart-wrenching screams.

The screaming persisted for two minutes before gradually subsiding. When Lin Feng’s body ceased to tremble, and his bent spine slowly straightened, waves of cheers that had disappeared erupted anew, growing increasingly intense, finally soaring into the sky.

Debut Challenge, Stage Six, Clear!