The Immortal Ascension

Chapter 56: The Battle of the Light Spheres

"Yu Zitong, I just want to remind you one last time that if something happens to me, you won't fare any better."

"You should know that your current Primordial Spirit form won't last much longer. If I don't help you find a suitable Physical Body, you might truly dissipate and vanish. So, if there's anything you've omitted or falsified in the Cultivation Method, it's not too late to tell me now. I won't hold a grudge against you. I can even swear a deadly oath in front of you."

Doctor Mo still refused to give up, continuing to painstakingly persuade the young man.

Han Li finally understood a bit. Doctor Mo's elaborate efforts to speak these seemingly pointless words to this person were merely out of fear that this man named Yu Zitong had tampered with the Cultivation Method he had passed on, causing him to make a mistake in the technique and bringing disaster upon himself. That's why, at this critical moment, he was hesitating, trying to verify once more from the other's mouth to feel at ease.

"The Possession Method I passed on to you has absolutely no alterations. If I deceived you, may my entire Family suffer divine retribution, die horrible deaths, and be completely wiped out," Yu Zitong declared without hesitation, swearing another deadly oath. It seemed he was well aware of Doctor Mo's concerns.

"Moreover, after you use the Seven Ghosts Devouring Soul Technique, although it will grant you a certain amount of magical power in a short time, allowing you to cast some simple Spells, this is ultimately feeding your body to ghosts at the cost of your essence. And the remaining essence in your body, will it allow you to use this Spell again next time?" After swearing the oath, Yu Zitong blocked Doctor Mo's retreat with his words.

After these words were spoken, the stone room fell into silence once more, with only the sound of Doctor Mo pacing anxiously within.

Han Li silently prayed in his heart. For the first time, he who had never believed in gods, wished to the passing deities, hoping that the other party would become afraid and abandon their malicious intentions toward him. Even though he knew it was absurd and somewhat self-deceptive, it was the only thing he could do at this moment.

"Alright, if you use someone, don't doubt them; if you doubt someone, don't use them. Since I'm seeking such great benefits, taking a little risk is only natural," Doctor Mo finally made up his mind.

Upon hearing this, Han Li felt despair. If his face could show emotion, it would surely be pale and filled with despondency.

Yu Zitong, on the other hand, seemed very pleased, his words brimming with excitement.

"That's how it should be. Think about it, you were originally an ordinary person without a Spiritual Root, completely cut off from the path of cultivation. But after the technique succeeds, it will be different. With this body that possesses a Spiritual Root, you can find a cultivation Family or School to join and rely on. From then on, you might escape the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and the Five Elements' Reincarnation. At the very least, you'll live much longer than a Mortal."

"Haha, then I'll take your auspicious words first. Rest assured, I, Mo Juren, keep my promises. As soon as I succeed, I'll immediately help you find a body with a Spiritual Root. I won't mistreat you, Brother Yu," Doctor Mo, swayed by Yu Zitong's words, began to fantasize. The thought of the bright prospects after the technique made his heart burn with excitement, and he became much more polite to Yu Zitong, his words now carrying a hint of ingratiation."Then I must thank Brother Mo. Once we succeed, I will not hold back and will hand over all the cultivation techniques to you one by one," Yu Zitong, being exceptionally cunning, seized the opportunity to close the distance and establish a relationship with the other party.

Han Li, who was listening nearby, was so furious that smoke seemed to rise from his seven orifices. These two were truly in cahoots, shamelessly treating his body as if it were already theirs, completely disregarding the owner's opinion. Yet, at this moment, he truly had no way to resist.

Doctor Mo, having cast aside his doubts and made up his mind, decided not to delay any further.

He took out several thin golden needles from somewhere and deftly inserted them into secret acupoints at the back of his head, causing his face to flush red and his spirit to surge, giving him enough energy to perform the spell without error.

He then walked over to Han Li, lifted his body, adjusted his posture, and sat him cross-legged on the ground. Doctor Mo himself sat opposite, crossing his arms tightly over his shoulders.

Doctor Mo formed a spell gesture with his hands and flicked his wrist, sending a red light from his hand that struck the pattern beneath Han Li. Instantly, several jade stones around them lit up.

Next, a low, deep incantation slowly emerged from Doctor Mo's mouth, like a bewitching chant that made those who heard it feel drowsy and sleepy. Han Li's consciousness, as the incantation entered his ears, gradually blurred, and he became extremely sleepy.

"Not good," Han Li knew something was wrong. He clearly understood that this was the other party's deliberate act, a prelude to taking over his physical body. He was unwilling to simply sit back and wait for death, so he exerted all his strength to resist the sound.

But it was futile. If he could still control his body, he could have used methods like biting his tongue or twisting his skin to stimulate himself and stay awake. But now, he could only passively endure it.

Under the powerful hypnotic effect of the incantation, Han Li soon lost consciousness. Before he passed out, he vaguely saw Doctor Mo's originally handsome face, under the dim light, appear ferocious and terrifying, no longer the visage of a handsome man.

"You've become so ugly!" This was the last sentence Han Li wanted to say before he fell asleep, a curse without vulgar words.

In the endless darkness, Han Li had a very strange and peculiar dream.

In the dream, he was a green light sphere the size of a fist, with his own small world where he roamed freely, feeling immensely happy.

But soon after, a yellow light sphere suddenly intruded. This sphere was only the size of a thumb, several times smaller than Han Li's green sphere, but it was aggressive and ill-intentioned. As soon as it saw Han Li, it fiercely charged forward, opening a large mouth to bite him. Han Li, of course, did not back down and also transformed a mouth to fiercely counterattack.

In just a few moves, the yellow light sphere was easily devoured by Han Li, relying on his larger size, and the battle ended effortlessly.

After his victory, Han Li was elated, savoring the deliciousness of his spoils. At that moment, another invader entered from outside. This time, the newcomer was a green light sphere like his own, but its size was slightly larger than Han Li's, though its light appeared dim and weak, not as dazzling as Han Li's.

This new enemy, upon seeing the green sphere that Han Li had transformed into, was visibly startled, paused for a moment, and seemed somewhat hesitant.Han Li had just tasted the delightful sensation of devouring other light spheres and was unwilling to let this one go. Without considering the difference in their strengths, he charged straight at it. Seeing this, the other had no choice but to engage, and they began to tear at each other.

The other sphere was larger than Han Li's, but it was weak and clearly just a hollow shell. It lasted only a little longer than the yellow one before it too succumbed and began to flee.

Han Li refused to let it escape and gave chase. However, the other was quite cunning; whenever it was caught, it would detach the part that was bitten off and continue to escape. In this way, it actually managed to flee the area, though its size had diminished by a third.

After two battles, this Domain remained solely under Han Li's control. The light sphere he had incarnated into still hoped for other intruders to come its way, but unfortunately, none ever did again.

As time passed, it no longer cared and continued to drift alone, happily and for a very long time, as if it would go on like this forever.

(End of Chapter)