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— Chapter 191 —

Darkness.

All Xiao Wu could see was a narrow, dark forest path. Even then, she was not afraid because she could feel Han Yuan’s aura protecting her from danger.

“Where am I?” said Xiao Wu. According to Han Yuan, her connection with her late mother would guide her to the astral realm. In Douluo Dalu, there is no defined afterlife, such as hell or underworld, and belief in gods was scarce. For many, the afterlife means death—an ultimate end.

However, that’s far from the truth.

While Douluo Dalu doesn’t have a definite afterlife system, Thirteen, the plane’s consciousness, told Han Yuan that the passing souls were to be gathered inside the plane’s core and then given a resting place until the right time comes.

After all, even the dead could provide faith.

Of course, there is a problem with this current system because Asura God, who held the authority of killing (slaughter) and judgment, could interfere and seize the faith.

It has resulted in little to no development in this field.

When Han Yuan obtained the Sage Spirit Immortal Legacy, he already noticed this matter and seized control over the realm between life and death, thus allowing him to become master of souls.

Using this loophole, Han Yuan can revive Xiao Wu’s mother!

“Xiao Wu, keep walking.” Han Yuan’s ghostly appearance appeared beside the silly rabbit. “Only you can find her.”

Xiao Wu nodded at Han Yuan, “Mm.”

So, the rabbit began to walk into the gloomy forest.

The more Xiao Wu walks, the colder the surroundings become.

Even then, Xiao Wu didn’t stop and started noticing familiar features of the gloomy forest. “This is Star Dou Forest.”

“More precisely, my home…”

“Master, this is the way to Xiao Wu’s home!” She excitedly said to Han Yuan.

Han Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, “Is that so? But why does everything look dark?”

Xiao Wu also realized this and answered unsurely, “I don’t know.”

After a while, they arrived at the location. The towering forest faded away and was ‘gradually’ replaced by a well-kept grassy area surrounding a fairly large pond.

Near the water is a wooden house made somewhat clumsy with uneven woods and rocks. A hum appeared from the house, making Xiao Wu’s eyes redden instinctively.

Just as Xiao Wu was about to run toward the house, Han Yuan stopped her with a stern warning.

“Stay,” Han Yuan’s voice clashed with the hum. “That house is the source of this astral realm.”

“And every astral realm has its own defense mechanism.”

And sure enough, a longsword with a bloodthirsty aura appeared from the wooden house and rushed toward them.

“Dodge!” Han Yuan couldn’t help Xiao Wu because he had to maintain the connection between the two realms.

Xiao Wu’s body flashed with white light as she successfully dodged the sword strike. Then, she clenched her body and appeared near the red sword, kicking it with her strong leg.

Bam!

A small shockwave was ‘consecutively’ created from the kick, causing the sword to tremble violently before stabilizing itself a few meters away from Xiao Wu.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu frowned, “Durable.”

“But since one kick didn’t work, Xiao Wu only has to kick more!”

Xiao Wu’s spirit rings materialized one after another. The first and second rings merged, and a pinkish aura bloomed from her body.

Bunny’s ears and tail appeared on Xiao Wu’s body, as well as a gleam of gold-like sheen on her skin.

“Wind Rabbit Dance Kill – 1st Move: Chasing Tail.”

Swoosh!

Xiao Wu’s body twitched as she burst with extreme speed and vanished from her previous position. Pink blur reached the bloodthirsty sword and smacked it with a heavy hit.

Clank!

The sound of metal clashing echoed.

A leg coated with golden light kicked the sword’s body intensely, causing it to shake even more.

“2nd Move: Flurry Sweeps.” Xiao Wu’s eyes shone with a reddish hue. She continuously kicked the sword, bouncing from the ground and air many times in seconds.

Crack!

The sword cracked under pressure, allowing Xiao Wu to catch a glimpse of bloody light.

“On your left.”

Xiao Wu heard Han Yuan’s voice.

She didn’t bother to think and follow the instructions immediately, as she was used to hearing this commanding voice nearly every day, even in her sleep.

She kicked the ground and quickly dodged the bloody light, which cut the lake in half.

Xiao Wu saw this and swallowed hard, “That could be dangerous.”

‘What was that bloody light?’

Xiao Wu might not know the bloody light, but how could Han Yuan not know?

Han Yuan put on a fierce expression, “Asura…”

He had a hunch when a sword with such a bloodthirsty aura appeared out of nowhere. However, he didn’t expect it to be true.

Although the Asura’s influence on this sword is weak, Han Yuan knew that the shameless god was trying to do something to Xiao Wu’s mom when she was still in Bibi Dong’s spirit ring.

It’s either making Xiao Wu’s mom completely give up, thus allowing Bibi Dong to fall into madness even further, or killing a mere spirit beast’s soul in a spirit ring.

The cracked sword mended to its normal state and attacked Xiao Wu more aggressively this time.

A storm surrounded the lake.

Xiao Wu used her instincts and sharp eyes to dodge every slash and stab, twisting her waist and body skillfully. Even then, she still got injured here and there.

Xiao Wu was miserable. She has several cuts on her body, one that nearly blinded her eyes.

“Master, what should I do?” She asked Han Yuan for the answer.

“Use your full power, and don’t hold back.” Han Yuan calmed down and observed the bloodthirsty sword with his Eyes of Truth.

…

[Name: Asura’s Sword]

[Introduction: An obscured, bloodthirsty version of Asura’s Divine Sword. While it wasn’t as strong as the latter, this longsword can hide from god’s sight and manipulate the law of killing to influence and attack.

It was supposed to be a fail-safe plan that the Asura God planted in the Rakshasa God’s inheritance for Bibi Dong, but due to a spirit beast’s interference, it was ‘constantly’ used to torture the spirit beast’s soul in pain for years.]

…

“Xiao Wu, that sword is more dangerous than you thought, so I permitted you to use your forbidden move!” Knowing Xiao Wu’s current cultivation wasn’t enough, Han Yuan added another instruction.

Xiao Wu’s eyes widened as she snapped back at Han Yuan, “But you told me I wasn’t ready for it yet?”

“I know, but I believe in you. Surpass your limit, Xiao Wu.” Han Yuan’s firm voice responded.

Xiao Wu was stunned and then smiled happily.

She looked up to the bloody sword not far away and said, “Hehe, Master is the best~!”

In the real world, Ye Xuelan observed Xiao Wu’s body, fearing something might happen to the silly rabbit girl.

Then, Xiao Wu’s blood energy, origin, and spirit energy suddenly surged abnormally.

“What the hell happened there?” Ye Xuelan was speechless. She healed Xiao Wu, keeping the silly rabbit in peak condition despite the confusion on her face.

In the astral world, Xiao Wu’s body transformed under Han Yuan’s gaze, taking on more hybrid-like traits than when she was in her martial soul form. She became half human and half rabbit, sporting shiny pinkish-white fur on her arms, neck, and ankles, which resembled a scarf and sleeves. Her bunny ears and tail grew longer, and her eyes took on a golden tint. Additionally, her cultivation soared to the Spirit King realm, allowing her to condense her fifth spirit ring simultaneously.

However, due to the effects of this forbidden technique, the fifth spirit ring was anything but ordinary. A massive crimson spirit ring appeared in the sky, adorned with a soft-boned rabbit pattern.

Martial Soul Liberation!

An ultimate technique that Han Yuan had taught to his family, friends, and students as a means of survival in mortal danger. By using the Exploding Ring from the Great Sumeru Hammer as a template, he made a technique to burn martial souls’ full potential for a limited period, granting them the key to their highest combat power.

While everyone’s potential varies from person to person, Xiao Wu’s is definitely higher due to her being a transformed spirit beast.

In other words, she was about to get a massive buff!

Xiao Wu blew out hot steam from her mouth, planting her feet deep into the ground before disappearing using teleportation. The bloody sword couldn’t react to the teleportation and got kicked again, but differently this time.

Why?

Because Xiao Wu used the Invincible Golden Body this time, which made her indestructible for a short period of time, but in the Martial Soul Liberation state, this form is always active until her potential runs out.

BOOOOOOOM!!

The kick sent the sword flying, but Xiao Wu swiftly followed, raining it down with mighty kicks one after another.

Whirlwinds appeared, ruining everything around the lake.

Trees and rocks turned into dust upon touch.

Xiao Wu’s current power clearly wasn’t that of a Spirit King, but a Spirit Sage with Martial Soul True Body!

Each attack she launches is heavy and precise.

When the sword gained its bearing back and launched a counterattack, it phased through Xiao Wu’s body as if she were a ghost.

Fifth Spirit Skill: Nothingness!

Xiao Wu grabbed the sword’s hilt and then activated another skill of her fifth spirit ring.

Fifth Spirit Skill: Instant Kill Eight Stage Drops!

Xiao Wu dropped the sword to the ground, teleporting, and then repeated it seven more times. Each drop is heavier and more destructive as the momentum in her body accumulates to the extreme.

At last, the golden wind swirled in Xiao Wu’s left leg as she soared to the sky and dropkicked the sword at inhuman speed, creating a blurry image of a golden drill.

“Invincible Golden Rabbit’s Smasher!” Xiao Wu yelled out.

Kacha! Kacha! Kacha!

Like brittle glass, the sword crumbled under Xiao Wu’s dropkick. Although the sword tried its best to fight back, it had consumed too much law of killing to torture Xiao Wu’s mom and left with barely enough energy to fight back.

Of course, Asura could have just supplied the sword back with energy, but he can’t do that.

At the moment, the God of Destruction always keeps his eyes on Asura, so anything related to him is monitored 24/7.

BOOM!

The sword exploded into pieces, causing the surroundings to no longer become gloomy. Sunlight penetrated the darkness, and the house’s front door opened gradually, revealing a beautiful black-haired woman in a modest pinkish-white robe.

She resembles a more mature version of Xiao Wu, having lost her silliness and now exuding a gentle, motherly aura.

Xiao Wu landed on the ground and stared at the woman in daze. Tears coming out of her eyes, “Mom!”

The woman was similarly dazed and caught Xiao Wu in her embrace, “X-Xiao Wu?”

“How did you…”

“Are you also…”

“Xiao Wu isn’t dead. She’s alive through and through.” Han Yuan appeared beside them.

“You are?” The woman protectively hugged Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu wiped her tears, “Mom, this is Xiao Wu’s Master, Han Yuan. He’s the one who saves and protects me from a Title Douluo.”

“He’s also the one who brought me here.”

“He can revive you! He can bring you back to life!” The silly rabbit said excitedly.

Xiao Wu’s mom couldn’t believe her ears at the moment. She blinked in disbelief and didn’t know what to say.

“You heard her.” Han Yuan followed casually. “I can indeed revive you to life.”

“However, in return, you must serve me. The resurrection method I used is quite special, which bonded you to me as a servant, but don’t worry. I won’t do anything against your morals and restrict your freedom.”

“Mom…” Xiao Wu gazed at her mother with teary eyes.

“I…” Xiao Wu’s mother recalled the eternal torture she had gone through in this world. Her body trembled slightly as she hugged her daughter’s body tightly and replied, “Please revive me.”

“Please take me away from this place, and reunite me with Xiao Wu.”

“I am willing to be your servant!”

After receiving this consent, Han Yuan nodded, “Very well.”

“Now, please tell me your name.”

“Xiao Rou.” Xiao Wu’s mom answered calmly.

“Then, Xiao Rou, from now on, you’re my servant. I will protect you till the end of time, and you shall serve me likewise until both of our souls perish.”

Xiao Wu covered her mouth. ‘Why does this feel like a proposal?’

‘Should Xiao Wu call Master Daddy from now on?’

Despite the improper thoughts Xiao Wu had in her mind, Han Yuan had already formed the contract, and Xiao Rou’s spirit was ‘immediately’ pulled to the living world.

“Xuelan, please.” Han Yuan opened his eyes and looked at Ye Xuelan with a weary look.

Ye Xuelan nodded and injected an enormous amount of vitality into the magic circle, making it shine with golden and green light. A naked body was constructed like light particles under their eyes, forming a beautiful woman who is Xiao Wu’s mom.

Hmm, nice and curvy.

Han Yuan could feel Ye Xuelan’s judging yet teasing gaze on him, and he could only laugh wryly in response while reciting another spell in the Secret of Souls.

He pulled out Xiao Rou’s spirit and merged it with the constructed body, waiting for a bit until the soul, body, and spirit were fully linked.

“Ehem, Xiao Wu, grab something for your mom to wear.” Han Yuan coughed and said while looking away.

“Yes, Master! Xiao Wu understood!” Xiao Wu nodded.

Xiao Wu walked to her room, grabbed a loose pair of pajamas and a cloak she planned to wear after she grew up, and then returned to the living room.

Xiao Rou floated in the air and gradually opened her red eyes, similar to Xiao Wu, but with a purplish hue due to Han Yuan’s influence.

Under the light screen, Xiao Wu greeted her mom with another tearful hug and also told her to put on some clothing.

Xiao Rou realized she was naked and blushed, glancing at Han Yuan, only to see the ceiling.

“The ceiling looks… Hmm, symmetrical.” Han Yuan said shamelessly.

Xiao Rou blushed even more, trying hard to calm down, and then wore the clothes Xiao Wu brought.

Ye Xuelan watched all this. “Well, new girl, welcome to the harem!”

“H-Harem?” Xiao Rou stared at Han Yuan and Ye Xuelan back and forth, stuttering like a helpless rabbit.

“Xuelan, please don’t drag her into this… She literally just came back to life.” Han Yuan was speechless.

Ye Xuelan giggled, “What? Look at her? I don’t see any rejection.”

Xiao Rou put on a brave look while still blushing, “I-If Master wanted Xiao Rou to serve him as such, I-I am willing!”

“Whoa! Whoa!” Xiao Wu clapped her hands in excitement as if this were the best day of her life. “Master is going to be my DADDY~!”

“…” Han Yuan.

God, please.

I’m suffering from success!

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