Chapter 2054: Forced Ripening
Chapter 2054: Chapter 2054: Forced Ripening
Inside the Master of the Main Hall’s room.
Xiao Yi looked at the Soul Hall Master and nodded, then saluted.
Xiao Yi didn’t have much fondness for the Soul Hall Master, but he didn’t have a bad impression either.
There was just one thing: the last attempt to seize the God Slaying Sword.
But the matter of the God Slaying Sword was ultimately of great importance, so there was nothing much to say.
Compared to Senior Luoo, at least the Soul Hall Master was a truly dutiful master.
Of course, Xiao Yi didn’t hold any grudges, but he genuinely didn’t feel much affection either.
"I wonder what the Master of the Main Hall summoned me for?" Xiao Yi cupped his hands and asked directly.
The Soul Hall Master didn’t mind Xiao Yi’s attitude and waved his hand, indicating for Xiao Yi to sit aside.
Xiao Yi shook his head, politely declined, "No, I plan to head out for more training soon."
"Alright." The Soul Hall Master still didn’t mind Xiao Yi’s refusal; he just nodded with a smile.
"You can’t seem to stay idle, I know that."
"Today, I called you over with no major affairs, just knowing you’ve returned to the Black Demon Hall, so I wanted to ask about your training these days."
The Soul Hall Master, like an elder, was asking about a junior returning from distant training.
It was just a simple chat, no more than concern.
"Nothing particularly special." Xiao Yi thought for a moment and answered frankly.
"Training inherently brings anticipation, enduring loneliness on the journey with varied results."
Yes, varied results.
Chances are, there are significant gains, returning satisfied.
Or perhaps, encountering setbacks everywhere, returning in disgrace.
Of course, there are other possibilities.
The road of training is full of countless possibilities.
The Soul Hall Master nodded in greater satisfaction, "Going with anticipation and enduring loneliness."
"But really, nothing special?"
"In just half a month, sweeping across regions again, against the evil cultivators."
"Evil cultivators are always secretive, even the Eight Palaces struggle to find them; what’s beyond their reach, you accomplish with ease."
"Your reputation as an Evil Cultivator Slayer now surpasses that of Purple Flame."
"I rather think of it as notoriety." Xiao Yi smiled wryly.
"Notoriety, huh, haha." The Soul Hall Master chuckled.
"Fame and notoriety are inherently interdependent."
"Alright, let’s get back to the main subject." The Soul Hall Master suddenly collected his smile, his expression becoming serious.
"Oh?" Xiao Yi slightly wondered.
The Soul Hall Master spoke in a deep voice, "You, boy, are good in all aspects."
"Except for your body, which is now urgently problematic."
Xiao Yi realized, understanding it was about his body.
The condition of his body was well known to the three Hall Masters.
The Soul Hall Master solemnly said, "The one named Luoo said he has no solution, it’s up to you."
"Heavenly Mechanism has a method, but it’s unreliable."
"The One Element Unlimited Formation is historically older than the Heavenly Mechanism Hall."
"For countless years, no one has been able to master it; now, in such a short time, even if he gathers the entire hall’s forces, the hope remains dim."
"I, however, have a reliable method."
"A reliable method?" Xiao Yi was slightly suspicious.
"Yes." The Soul Hall Master nodded, speaking solemnly, "Emperor Soul Fruit."
As he spoke, the Soul Hall Master waved his large hand.
A misty picture appeared out of thin air.
The picture showed the Emperor Soul Fruit growing at the end of the Heavenly Soul Ancient Land.
The Soul Hall Master glanced at the Emperor Soul Fruit within it, then looked back at Xiao Yi.
"Originally, the Emperor Soul Fruit would take at least several months to fully mature."
"But your body cannot withstand that long."
Cannot withstand that long?
Yes, whether it’s Senior Luoo, Heavenly Mechanism, or the two Soul Hall Masters, their judgments are almost unanimous.
"Luoo mentioned your body can hold out for a month at best."
"Or maybe longer, or perhaps not even a month."
"Heavenly Mechanism’s guess is about the same."
"Thus, I intend to forcefully mature the Emperor Soul Fruit for you right now."
The Soul Hall Master’s tone suddenly became grave.
"Forcefully mature?" Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, "If so, its effect will surely be diminished."
The Emperor Soul Fruit, like other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, can be forced to mature.
But some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, no, most of them can be perfectly matured.
Even high-level toxic fruits like the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit can be perfectly matured as long as the maturer’s level and strength are sufficient, like the Heartless Inn Master.
But this does not mean the Soul Hall Master is inferior to the Heartless Inn Master.
Rather, the Emperor Soul Fruit’s level far surpasses the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit.
To perfectly mature the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, the maturer just needs to master a thousand complete martial arts consistent with the fruit.
But the Emperor Soul Fruit is the number one fruit, grown under the residual power of the first Soul Emperor.
Only a grown Soul Emperor can perfectly mature it.
Others, including the Soul Hall Master, cannot achieve it.
If forcefully matured, the effects would be greatly reduced.
The Soul Hall Master nodded, "That’s true."
"If I force it, the Emperor Soul Fruit’s effects will diminish; however, I’m willing to pay a certain price to minimize that reduction."
"The effects will weaken but not significantly, only a little."
"Therefore, I specially called you to ask for your opinion."
"Although I guard the Emperor Soul Fruit, it’s ultimately meant for you."
"So the real decision lies in your hands."
"Or in other words," the Soul Hall Master spoke solemnly, "Do you have confidence within the remaining time?"
"If not, I will immediately mature it."
If Xiao Yi has no confidence to save himself.
The Soul Hall Master would rather force the Emperor Soul Fruit to mature to save Xiao Yi’s life, even if its effects diminish.
And the Soul Hall Master evidently has confidence that the reduction can be maintained within an acceptable range.
It won’t diminish too much, only a sliver.
Xiao Yi frowned, pondering for a long while, then slowly spoke, "In fact, the Emperor Soul Fruit won’t save my life."
"Hmm?" The Soul Hall Master’s eyes narrowed.
"I can be sure of that." Xiao Yi smiled bitterly.
"However, it can prolong life, and for a long time, which is almost the same as saving life."
Prolonging life and saving life are two different things.
Prolonging life means he remains in his current body, but not to the point of being mortal, at least not for a long time.
But his body remains the same, still unrecovered, just without the threat of death.
"Then what do you mean?" The Soul Hall Master frowned.
Xiao Yi shook his head, seriously saying, "I want to rely on myself."
The Soul Hall Master tightened his brow.
After a while, he waved his hand, causing the misty picture in the air to dissipate.
All that remained in the air was the Soul Hall Master’s sigh.
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Third update.
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