Chapter 4: Soul Sublimation: Acquire Soul Strength Related "Supreme Passive".
The surrounding space trembled, and the entire exclusive room seemed to be pulled into another dimension. Su Xiao's figure stood in the center, his eyes tightly shut, and the soul energy within him was undergoing a qualitative transformation. This was not an ordinary enhancement, but a direct resonance with the origin of the soul.
A low hum echoed in the air, and the cyan steel shadow energy within Su Xiao's body surged wildly, intertwining with the soul power to form a complex energy network. His aura began to climb, and the surrounding void seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, revealing cracks of dark blue smoke.
"Warning: Contractor is undergoing soul sublimation. Soul strength is rapidly increasing."
The voice of Reincarnation Paradise sounded in his mind, but Su Xiao did not stop. He could feel that this was a rare opportunity. The soul strength passive he had obtained before was only the foundation, and now he was about to take a crucial step toward the supreme level.
The soul crystal core within his body began to rotate at high speed, absorbing the surrounding soul energy and converting it into a more pure form. Su Xiao's consciousness sank into the depths of his soul, where he saw a vast starry sky, each star representing a soul node. These nodes were now lighting up one by one, connecting into a huge network.
"Soul sublimation in progress... 10%... 30%... 70%..."
The progress bar kept jumping, and Su Xiao's body surface began to emit a faint blue glow. This was a sign of soul power overflow, indicating that his soul strength had reached a critical point. If he could not control it, his soul might collapse, but if he succeeded, he would gain a strength that surpassed his rank.
"Boom!"
A dull explosion sounded, and the entire exclusive room shook. Su Xiao's eyes suddenly opened, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He could feel that his soul had undergone a fundamental transformation, as if a shackle had been broken, allowing him to touch a higher level of power.
"Congratulations, contractor. You have successfully completed soul sublimation and acquired the supreme passive: Soul Resonance."
The voice of Reincarnation Paradise sounded again, and Su Xiao took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within his body. This was not just an increase in soul strength, but a qualitative leap in his entire combat system.
"Soul Resonance: Passive ability, greatly increases soul strength and soul energy recovery speed. When attacking, there is a chance to trigger soul resonance, dealing additional true damage and ignoring the target's soul defense."
Su Xiao looked at the description of this ability and nodded slightly. This passive was tailor-made for him. His cyan steel shadow energy already had the characteristic of true damage, and now combined with soul resonance, his attack power would reach a new level.
He turned and walked out of the exclusive room, ready to test the power of this new ability. In the corridor of Reincarnation Paradise, several contractors saw him and subconsciously stepped aside. Although Su Xiao did not deliberately release his aura, the soul pressure emanating from him made people instinctively feel fear.
"Boss, your aura... has changed a lot."
Bubu Wang's voice came from the side. This dog had been waiting outside the exclusive room and immediately noticed the change in Su Xiao.
"Mm, I got a new passive."
Su Xiao replied calmly, then headed toward the training ground. He needed a suitable opponent to test the power of soul resonance.
In the training ground, Su Xiao chose a virtual opponent with high soul defense. This was a dark elf warrior with strong resistance to soul attacks, which was perfect for testing the effect of soul resonance.
"Begin."
As the virtual opponent charged, Su Xiao drew his blade. The moment the blade edge met the opponent's weapon, a strange resonance spread out, and the dark elf warrior's body suddenly stiffened, as if struck by lightning.
"Boom!"
A muffled sound came, and the dark elf warrior flew backward, a crack appearing on his soul defense. Su Xiao's eyes narrowed. The effect of soul resonance was even better than he had imagined. It not only dealt additional damage but also had a certain control effect.
He did not stop and continued to attack. Every time his blade struck, it triggered soul resonance, and the dark elf warrior's soul defense quickly collapsed. In less than a minute, this virtual opponent was defeated by Su Xiao.
"Not bad."
Su Xiao sheathed his blade and nodded with satisfaction. The power of this supreme passive far exceeded his expectations. With this ability, his combat power in the eighth rank would be even more terrifying.
He left the training ground and prepared to go to the trade market to see if there were any good items. On the way, he met Mawen Hua'erzi, who was holding a bottle of elemental brew and looking a bit tipsy.
"Yo, Bai Ye, your aura is a bit fierce. Did you get something good?"
Mawen Hua'erzi asked with a smile.
"Mm, a passive."
Su Xiao replied casually, not intending to explain in detail.
"Passive? At your level, ordinary passives shouldn't make such a big change... Could it be a supreme passive?"
Mawen Hua'erzi's eyes widened, and he looked at Su Xiao in surprise.
"Mm."
Su Xiao nodded, not denying it.
"Damn, you're really something. Supreme passives are things that even ninth-rank contractors dream of. You actually got one at eighth rank."
Mawen Hua'erzi shook his head with emotion, then continued, "Since you're in such a good mood, how about going to the tavern for a drink? My treat."
"No need, I still have things to do."
Su Xiao refused and continued walking toward the trade market. He needed to replenish some consumables and also see if there were any good soul crystals.
In the trade market, Su Xiao quickly found what he needed. He bought a batch of high-quality soul crystals and some alchemy materials. Just as he was about to leave, he saw a familiar figure—Green Gillian.
"Bai Ye, long time no see."
Green Gillian greeted him with a smile. She was wearing a light green robe, looking elegant and refined.
"Mm, long time no see."
Su Xiao nodded in response.
"I heard you got a supreme passive. Congratulations."
Green Gillian said, her eyes showing a hint of envy. Supreme passives were extremely rare in Reincarnation Paradise, and those who could obtain them were all top powerhouses.
"Luck."
Su Xiao replied calmly.
"Luck is also a part of strength. By the way, I'm going to the Eternal Light World to do a mission. Want to come along?"
Green Gillian invited.
"No, I have other plans."
Su Xiao refused. He had indeed made other plans and was going to the Wind Sea Continent to find some special materials.
"Alright, if you change your mind, you can contact me anytime."
Green Gillian said, then turned and left.
Su Xiao continued shopping in the trade market until he had bought everything he needed before returning to his exclusive room. He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to consolidate his newly acquired power.
Soul sublimation was not the end but a new beginning. Su Xiao could feel that his soul still had a lot of potential to be tapped. As long as he continued to cultivate, his soul strength would reach an even more terrifying level.
Time passed slowly, and when Su Xiao opened his eyes again, several hours had passed. He stood up, stretched, and felt the surging power within his body. He knew that he was now even closer to the supreme peak.
"Next, it's time to go to the Wind Sea Continent."
Su Xiao muttered to himself, then walked out of the exclusive room and headed toward the teleportation array.