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 Chapter 3314: Might as Well Rename Him "Crying Rong"

"It's dead!" The Beast Emperor exclaimed in delight.

Lin Moyu shook his head slightly, "No, it's not dead yet."

The Soul-Devouring Bug wasn't particularly strong. Aside from its strange abilities, it had almost no combat power.

However, its vitality far exceeded what the Beast Emperor had described. Even if a suitable Great Dao power was used, injuring it at fourth level Dao Venerable wasn't difficult, but killing it was another matter entirely. It was like grinding water with a stone—slow and tedious—and one also had to guard against its sudden attacks. It wasn't as simple as the Beast Emperor had made it sound.

Lin Moyu understood that while the Beast Emperor knew about the Soul-Devouring Bug, he lacked experience in dealing with it.

Using a fourth-level Dao Venerable with the right Great Dao power to kill a Soul-Devouring Bug was just the bare minimum.

The current Soul-Devouring Bug had been severely burned by World-Burning Fire, its body corroded by Death Force, and finally pummeled nearly to death by Lin Moyu's Power Great Dao punches.

Yet even after all that, it still wasn't dead. Lin Moyu could feel its injuries healing rapidly.

Hearing Lin Moyu's words, the Beast Emperor's laughter abruptly stopped. "Its vitality is indeed beyond imagination."

Lin Moyu said, "You can see for yourself—it's just that strong. But now it's barely hanging on. Luckily for me, several of my powers can restrain it."

Lin Moyu suddenly changed his tone, "Elder Beast Emperor, could this be your first time dealing with a Soul-Devouring Bug?"

The Beast Emperor gave an awkward laugh, "Not exactly... I just didn't realize its vitality was this strong before."

Lin Moyu thought for a moment and said, "Then may I trouble Elder Beast Emperor to use this as a test subject? Use all your magical treasures on it so I can see their effects on the Soul-Devouring Bug and get a better understanding."

The Beast Emperor asked, "Wouldn't that take too long and risk complications?"

Lin Moyu replied, "No, I have it under control."

What others feared as a terrifying creature became merely an experimental subject in Lin Moyu's hands.

The Beast Emperor didn't refuse. He took out various magical treasures and began bombarding the Soul-Devouring Bug.

Each magical treasure contained different powers of the Great Dao.

For a while, wind, fire, lightning, and all sorts of forces rained down on the Soul-Devouring Bug.

Inside the Sealing Array, it became incredibly lively.

Lin Moyu observed the changes in the Soul-Devouring Bug closely. Through the Beast Emperor's efforts, he conducted experiments on it.

The more he understood about the Soul-Devouring Bug now, the better prepared he would be if he encountered one again in the future.

He quickly noticed one thing: the Soul-Devouring Bug was indeed immune to most powers.

The Beast Emperor used over a hundred magical treasures with over a hundred types of Great Dao powers. Only one type of Great Dao power managed to harm the Soul-Devouring Bug; all others were immune.

Moreover, the powers it was immune to were absorbed by the Soul-Devouring Bug.

After absorbing these powers, its recovery speed significantly increased.

"It can immunize against most powers and absorb those immune powers to heal itself."

"If uninjured, it might even absorb those immune powers to enhance its realm."

"This particular Soul-Devouring Bug isn't strong, but that doesn't mean all Soul-Devouring Bugs are weak."

Lin Moyu intensified his Death Force to keep the Soul-Devouring Bug gravely injured but not dead.

He then asked aloud, "Elder Beast Emperor, do Soul-Devouring Bugs vary in strength?"

The Beast Emperor replied, "Of course. There was once an extremely powerful Soul-Devouring Bug that killed several Great Dao realm beings."

"At that time, this Emperor was preoccupied with other matters and only heard about it in passing."

Lin Moyu said, "So they do vary in strength. This one must be relatively weak."

The Beast Emperor agreed wholeheartedly. "That seems right. After all these experiments, has Friend Lin discovered anything else?"

Lin Moyu said, "Indeed I have. First, it can absorb immune Great Dao powers to heal itself. I suspect it can also absorb these powers to strengthen itself."

"Moreover, if it's continuously attacked by non-immune Great Dao powers over time, it seems to develop resistance and eventually immunity."

"From this, I speculate that their immunity to Great Dao powers is something they've accumulated over countless years."

"They might have bloodline inheritance similar to dragons or spirit beasts. If this continues unchecked over time, they could eventually become immune to all Great Dao powers."

"But such creatures wouldn't be allowed by the Great Dao to exist; there must be some power they cannot immune against."

The Beast Emperor said softly, "I didn't expect Friend Lin's understanding of the Great Dao to be so deep. This Emperor is impressed."

Lin Moyu smiled and said modestly, "You're too kind. Alright then—the experiments are done; it's time for it to die."

The Beast Emperor suddenly said, "Friend Lin, this Emperor has an impolite request."

Lin Moyu smiled slightly. "Please speak freely; there's no need for such formality between us."

The Beast Emperor said, "After killing the Soul-Devouring Bug—could you let this Emperor have part of its corpse?"

Lin Moyu asked curiously, "What use does its corpse have?"

The Soul-Devouring Bug's realm wasn't high—around fourth-level Dao Venerable at most. Its corpse didn't seem particularly valuable for things like Corpse Explosion or becoming a reborn being.

But since the Beast Emperor wanted it, there must be some other use for its corpse.

The Beast Emperor explained: "This Emperor wants to use it for some experiments—perhaps it could help improve my soul level slightly."

Using a Soul-Devouring Bug's corpse to enhance soul levels—wasn't that similar to Ice-Fire Dao Stones?

For Great Dao realm beings like him who valued soul levels above all else—anything that could enhance their souls was precious.

Lin Moyu asked casually: "May I ask what level your innate soul has reached now?"

The Beast Emperor replied: "You're quite perceptive about matters of the Great Dao realm! To be honest—I've reached ninth-level innate soul peak; one more step would make me eighth-level innate soul."

Lin Moyu nodded inwardly—no wonder he felt like his own soul level seemed comparable or even superior at times when compared with the Beast Emperor's presence earlier...

Still—it felt unlikely; perhaps there were things left unsaid by him...

"Withering and Flourishing Elder's soul level doesn't seem as high as yours," Lin Moyu remarked thoughtfully...

The Beast Emperor laughed heartily: "Indeed! While both our souls are ninth-levels—his remains mid-stage while mine stands at peak-stage nearing advancement soon!"

"And speaking further—the Three Ancestors hold late-stage ninth-levels surpassing Withering slightly."

"As for King Boundary Sea—that fellow matches me currently—but soon enough—I'll surpass him too!"

Having already opened up—the Beast Emperor elaborated openly without reservation—a small favor returned generously...

Lin Moyu quipped humorously: "So Withering & Flourishing Elder really is weakest among you all! No wonder you could teach him lessons before!"

The Beast Emperor chuckled: "That wasn't much! Here on Origin Continent—we're restricted from full power usage anyway—it's merely playful sparring! But beyond here? Oh—I'd make him cry running away! Might as well rename him 'Crying Rong' after today!"

From their conversation—it became clear how vast disparities existed even within same-tiered beings across celestial hierarchies...

Ninth-level innate souls alone divided into early/mid/late/peak stages—all bearing significant gaps between each phase...

And differing tiers altogether widened chasms further still...

For instance—a Lord of Dao requiring pinnacle first-tier innate souls—how unfathomably powerful must such entities truly stand!

Setting aside idle musings—Lin Moyu refocused decisively—

World-Burning Fire flared fiercely anew alongside amplified Death Force... 

Gathering every ounce wielded strength under Power's Great Blade—

With resounding force unleashed—a single punch struck true!

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