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The Will Space—also known as the Origin Space.
Su Yu had entered this space many times while on the Douluo Continent. It seemed to be a unique space that existed independently of all planes, a sort of illusory layer corresponding to the material plane of an entire dimension. Just as every soul master possesses a corresponding sea of consciousness—even if undeveloped—it still exists.
The Will Space of the Elf Star was akin to an undeveloped sea of consciousness: present, yet hidden.
For Su Yu, entering this space was not difficult. Not only did he have extensive experience entering the Will Space of various planes, but his understanding of the power of time gained during cosmic travel had also deepened his perception of interdimensional layers—enabling him to enter this space with relative ease.
Although the Will Space could be considered the Origin Space, the true origin did not reside here—it was simply easier to perceive the origin from within.
On the Douluo Continent, the birth of the plane's will had occurred in this very space. Tang Hao had also attempted to seize control of the plane's will from within the Will Space.
Using the Elven Dragon as a conduit, Su Yu continuously agitated the power within it through the Law of Life, pushing the Elven Dragon to repeatedly attempt to break through the restrictions of the god level.
Throughout this process, the force of restraint was clearly perceptible.
Compared to the similarly suppressed Elven Queen, this force was dozens—if not hundreds—of times more distinct.
This was enough to prove the Elven Dragon's uniqueness.
By leveraging this restraining force, Su Yu kept tracing back to the source, letting his consciousness roam through the Will Space as he sensed and tracked the movements of the origin.
Finally, after a month had passed, as the Elven Dragon's level became increasingly difficult to suppress, the fluctuations of the origin grew more intense—and Su Yu located it.
Boom!
Inside the Will Space, as Su Yu's mind stirred, the Law of Life manifested directly in the realm.
This was the first time he had materialized a law within the Will Space of a plane. To his surprise, it happened with remarkable ease, and the law itself appeared far more vivid and distinct than expected.
"The Will Space makes it easier to manifest laws—likely because it lies closer to the laws themselves. It should be easier to comprehend them here."
Su Yu made a mental note of this. If he had the time in the future, he would meditate within the Will Space to deepen his understanding.
The manifestation of the Law of Life triggered a dramatic upheaval within the Will Space, as the origin, seemingly provoked, began to stir violently.
The life energy across the entire Elf Star started to surge chaotically. Although the transformation of life energy had only recently succeeded, it now resembled gunpowder—ready to ignite at any moment.
Many elves grew anxious and fearful, worried that the entire Elf Star might explode.
The life energy truly seemed on the verge of combustion. It carried an aura of burning life potential, as though forcibly undergoing sublimation.
Of course, this could also be seen as the prelude to evolution.
As the Elven Queen felt the wild fluctuations in life energy around her, she remained unusually calm.
If not for the fact that her own bottleneck was loosening—growing fainter as the life energy burned—she, too, might have believed that the Elf Star was about to explode and would have shared their fear.
But now, it was as if the life energy had ignited—and with it, so had the divine barrier holding her back.
As the barrier eroded to a critical point, she seized the moment, drawing in external life energy and merging it with her own.
Boom!
The Elven Queen's aura surged dramatically.
An earth-shaking transformation began within her. Her power condensed swiftly, undergoing metamorphosis. A force brimming with life gathered and solidified.
Above, the life energy in the sky formed a verdant vortex, madly pouring into her body.
At the same time, the Spirit Dragon of Life began its own breakthrough.
Two divine-level auras erupted across the Elf Star.
The god level represented a true qualitative leap in life—capable of surviving briefly in the vacuum of space. Now, with two beings simultaneously breaking through, the resulting disturbance was massive.
Not only were they connected through their contractual bond—creating a resonance during their breakthroughs—but their advancement also shattered the final threshold of the Elf Star itself.
The entire Elf Star entered a state of ascension.
The life energy boiled wildly. The once-ignited life force rapidly evaporated.
There was an aura of catastrophe in the air.
A force of thunder tribulation was brewing within it.
It was the thunder tribulation of the entire plane—one that corresponded to the breakthrough of seven individuals into the god level.
Boom!
Crack! Crackle!
Thunderclouds churned, and the multicolored thunder tribulation grew increasingly terrifying.
Su Yu diverted part of his focus to observe the scene outside, his interest piqued by the power of the thunder tribulation.
A rune appeared before him.
"Thunder"!
The soul spirit of the Thunderous Infernal Vine manifested beside Su Yu, staring hungrily at the thunderclouds roiling in the sky, each one carrying the aura of tribulation.
If I devour all of this thunder tribulation, could I reach the god level?
If I can digest it, I will definitely break through!
It wasn't just the "Thunder" rune—Su Yu began to release many runes one by one.
Among them, the most unusual was the "Tribulation" rune, which began to change under the unique aura of the thunder tribulation.
In addition, runes like "Water," "Fire," and others emerged, each corresponding to the elemental forces contained within the tribulation.
This was no ordinary lightning power. Contained within the thunder tribulation were multiple elemental energies, far more potent than common tribulations.
"Take the 'Thunder' rune and the other elemental runes with you. As you devour the thunder tribulation, channel the energy into their respective runes."
With the aid of these runes, the Thunderous Infernal Vine would be able to digest the rare elemental thunder tribulation that only accompanied breakthroughs into godhood.
Besides the elemental runes, Su Yu had already released all of his major runes.
Runes no longer absorbed only spiritual energy. Now, they could absorb all kinds of energies. Once enough energy was absorbed and the rune was strengthened to its limit, it would align with the corresponding law, transforming that energy into rule-based power.
Boom!
Su Yu's aura surged dramatically.
Even though most of his focus remained on observing the operation of the Elf Star's core origin, the life energy he absorbed far surpassed what the Elven Queen had taken in. Within a short time, his soul power had already broken through.
"My soul power has reached Level 96."
His cultivation speed had recently slowed.
Yet by any strict measure, his pace remained astonishing.
After all, it had only been a little over a year since he broke through to Titled Douluo, and his soul power had already reached Level 96. Even disregarding this most recent breakthrough, he was already at Level 95.
Just one year after becoming a Titled Douluo—he had reached Level 95.
He had become a Super Douluo directly.
Such speed was unprecedented in the history of the Douluo Continent.
As for whether someone might match him in the future, Su Yu was certain it was possible—but it would never be through such natural, self-driven progression.
His current soul power level was purely a result of accumulated energy.
His understanding was already complete, and his Martial Soul fusion rate was more than sufficient.
"However, the current fusion level of my Martial Soul is only enough to take me to Level 99."
After reaching Level 99, he would still need to merge his soul rings, condensing them into a triple-fusion ring.
In the end, the nine soul rings would merge into one—becoming a unified whole—and he would achieve godhood.
Su Yu had already envisioned his path to breakthrough. All preparations were underway.
The transformation of the Elf Star was a continuous process—something that could not be completed in just a day or two.
Even breakthroughs into the god level were no exception.
On the very day of the Elf Star's transformation, Su Yu broke through to Level 96.
Five days later, his soul power rose again—to Level 97.
A month later, he reached Level 98.
By then, the changes in the Elf Star had begun to stabilize.
But that didn't mean the Elf Star had truly returned to calm.
The elemental thunder tribulation in the sky had finally finished taking shape.
Boom!
A multicolored bolt of lightning descended from the heavens—
—and struck the Elven Queen directly.
She had been well-prepared, with various means ready to counter the thunder tribulation. But she still underestimated its power.
"So terrifying!"
She was ascending along with the plane itself, and due to the Spirit Dragon's influence—and Su Yu's efforts—she had received the plane's greatest blessing. As a result, the elemental thunder tribulation she now faced was also the most fearsome.
There was an aura of catastrophe in the air.
A force of thunder tribulation was brewing within it.
It was the thunder tribulation of the entire plane—one that also corresponded to the breakthroughs of seven individuals into the god level.
Boom!
Crack! Crackle!
The thunderclouds churned violently, and the multicolored power of the tribulation grew increasingly terrifying.
Su Yu diverted a portion of his focus to observe the outside world, his interest drawn to the intense power of this thunder tribulation.
A rune appeared.
"Thunder"!
The soul spirit of the Thunderous Infernal Vine emerged beside Su Yu, staring hungrily at the clusters of thunderclouds in the sky, each of them brewing with destructive force, its mouth practically watering.
If I devour all of this thunder tribulation... could I reach the god level?
As long as I can digest it, I'll definitely reach godhood!
It wasn't just the "Thunder" rune—Su Yu released several other runes one after another.
Among them, the most unusual was the rune "Tribulation", which now began to change subtly under the unique aura of the thunder tribulation.
In addition, runes like "Water", "Fire", and others emerged, each corresponding to the various elemental forces contained within the tribulation.
This was not a pure lightning-based tribulation—it was imbued with numerous elemental energies, far more powerful than an ordinary thunder tribulation.
"Take the 'Thunder' rune and these elemental runes with you. When devouring the tribulation, channel the corresponding energies into each rune."
With the help of these runes, the Thunderous Infernal Vine would be able to more effectively digest this rare elemental thunder tribulation—one that only appeared during breakthroughs to the god level.
Aside from the elemental runes, Su Yu had also released all his major runes at this moment.
Runes no longer served to absorb only spiritual power. Now, they could absorb all types of energy. Once a rune had absorbed enough and was strengthened to its limit, it would naturally align with its corresponding rule—transforming the energy into rule-based power.
Boom!
Su Yu's aura suddenly surged.
Even though most of his thoughts were focused on monitoring the core origin of the Elf Star, the amount of life energy he absorbed still far exceeded that of the Elven Queen. In just a short span of time, his soul power had already broken through.
"My soul power has reached Level 96."
Su Yu's soul cultivation had slowed slightly during this period.
But strictly speaking, his speed was still incredibly fast.
After all, it had only been a little over a year since he broke through to Titled Douluo, and his soul power had already reached Level 96. Even excluding this most recent level, he had already reached Level 95.
One year after reaching Titled Douluo—he had already achieved Level 95.
He had directly stepped into the realm of Super Douluo.
Such speed was unprecedented in the history of the Douluo Continent.
As for whether anyone in the future would match it, Su Yu was certain someone might—but definitely not through a process as natural and unforced as his.
His current soul power level was purely a result of accumulation.
His understanding was already sufficient, and his Martial Soul fusion rate was more than adequate.
"However, my Martial Soul fusion rate is probably only enough to take me to Level 99."
After reaching Level 99, he would still need to fuse his soul rings and condense a triple-fusion soul ring.
In the end, the nine soul rings would merge into one, becoming a single unified entity, and he would achieve godhood.
Su Yu had already envisioned his path to breakthrough. Everything was in preparation.
The transformation of the Elf Star was a continuous process—one that couldn't be completed in just a day or two.
Even a breakthrough into the god level followed the same rule.
On the very day that the transformation of the Elf Star began, Su Yu broke through to Level 96.
Five days later, his soul power broke through once more—reaching Level 97.
One month later, it climbed again—to Level 98.
And by then, the changes across the Elf Star had begun to settle.
However, just because things had calmed didn't mean the Elf Star was truly at peace.
In the skies above, the elemental thunder tribulation had finally reached completion.
Boom!
A multicolored bolt of tribulation lightning descended—
—and struck the Elven Queen directly.
She had been fully prepared, using her most refined methods to counter the tribulation. But even so, she had underestimated the power it contained.
"So terrifying!"
Because she was advancing in step with the plane's own ascension—and with Su Yu's assistance and the influence of the Spirit Dragon—she had received the greatest blessing the plane could offer. The elemental thunder tribulation she now faced was also the most terrifying of all.
However, she hadn't yet fully assimilated that boon—and so she couldn't completely withstand the tribulation.
Even a single bolt left her grievously wounded.
Her contracted Spirit Dragon of Life, who faced the tribulation alongside her, was equally shaken. Fear shone in their eyes.
So terrifying.
Is this what a god tribulation is like?
How can it be so fierce?
As vast sheets of five-color lightning descended, their scalps tingled with dread. There was no way they could block such overwhelming power.
At the critical moment, the Thunderous Infernal Vine sprang into action—devouring the bulk of the lightning's force. Using the elemental runes, it refined and absorbed the various energies contained within the five-color tribulation.
Rumble…
Despite taking the remaining strikes, both the Elven Queen and the Spirit Dragon of Life were grievously injured. Yet thanks to the Vine's intervention, they managed to hold on.
But as soon as one wave passed, another came crashing down. This time, within the five colors, a sixth hue faintly began to emerge. No sooner had that storm faded than a genuine six-color bolt descended—first upon the Elven Queen, then upon her dragon.
Su Yu glanced at their dire condition and released the Life-and-Death Rune, channeling its power to heal their wounds. At the same time, he continued to digest the gains in his own soul power.
"小 Feng," he murmured to his spirit pet, "your master broke through three levels in a month—surely you can keep up?" He recalled the tasks he had once set for Bai Fengbu back on the Douluo Continent.
The tribulation raged for three full days.
After the Elven Queen and her dragon, the other five elves each faced their own lightning trials: two endured five-color tribulations, three faced three-color storms. Su Yu aided them all, ensuring none failed the trial.
Of course, helping them came at a price—Su Yu himself absorbed part of the tribulation's power.
The Thunderous Infernal Vine quivered with excitement. "We've made out like bandits," it declared. After all, tribulation forged by a Douluo-Continent–level plane was weak indeed compared to a universe-wrought god tribulation. The sheer might of a tribulation born from converging cosmic energies was on another order entirely.
Su Yu had aided seven beings—doubling the tribulation's force for each—plus the portion the vine swallowed on their behalf. He digested the massive influx without strain.
"It really is more comfortable to breakthrough in the universe," Su Yu mused. Once the Elf Star itself becomes a god-level world, any lifeforms breaking through there will face the planet's own god tribulation—which, from then on, will be formidable. Today's event was exceptional: the planet and its lifeforms ascended together, so they encountered a tribulation gestated by the universe itself.
Indeed, whether on a god-level plane or a mere mortal world forcing a breakthrough, the universe will congeal a tribulation. But the gap between a plane-born tribulation and a universe-born god tribulation is immediately apparent. A god-level plane's strength is not without reason.
Of course, if the tribulation were born of the plane itself, then trying to cheat your way through might trigger the plane's backlash—since it couldn't muster extra energy to strike outsiders, it would have to eliminate anyone who dared to violate its rules.
The universe is different: it has riches to spare. If Su Yu meddles, the cosmos can simply rain down equal—or greater—tribulation upon him.
"From now on, any soul master with enough potential should still break through to godhood out in the universe."
First, it's convenient for me to "harvest" the extra power—and second, the refining is far more intense. A tribulation formed from cosmic energy refines far more deeply than one drawn from a plane's own life force.
Even after Su Yu absorbed most of their tribulation, the Elven Queen's refinement from it likely exceeded what a full six-color plane-born tribulation could achieve.
At the same time, Su Yu seemed to have discovered a way to accumulate power more efficiently.
"The universe is so vast—there's no end to the gains I can reap."
Before devouring the Abyss, he'd better get Kong Deming, Mirror of Dust, and the others ready. Ideally, they'd ascend straight to godhood like the Elven Queen and her dragon. Then, with a whole cohort of gods breaking through, he could feast once again on their tribulation power.
Though the Thunderous Infernal Vine had consumed a massive amount of tribulation, less than a tenth of it contributed to its own cultivation—the lion's share went to Su Yu and to the other spirit rings.
There was no other way: the Vine simply couldn't digest more. With Su Yu's aid, it had to act as a conduit, swallowing excess tribulation for him.
But it bore no grudges. Having reached its limit, any further absorption would only boost Su Yu and his rings—and in turn strengthen the Vine's capacity to devour even more. It was a perfect positive feedback loop.
"Thank you so much, Su Yu!" the Elven Queen said five days later, once she had stabilized her new power level.
"My pleasure—just the terms of our alliance," Su Yu replied.
The Queen's eyes dimmed slightly at his casual tone. "I haven't fully stabilized myself yet, but I should well exceed the average god-level power."
Her breakthrough—and that of her dragon—were the greatest of all. While they might not have leapt straight to true godhood, they were easily on par with Level 105 or 106. Among the other five elves, the two who faced five-color tribulations were around Level 102; the remaining three were about Level 101.
"When it comes to the Abyss, whatever our people can do, we will not refuse," the Queen vowed. She felt no fear—even knowing the Abyssal Lord's power dwarfed her own. Su Yu had shepherded their world through its transformation; the elves would stand by their ally.
Indeed, Su Yu's prowess had been proven beyond doubt these past two months. He not only devoured most of the tribulation but bore the remainder himself. Such power, even if not strictly god-level, rivaled it—and perhaps even surpassed it.
True godhood?
"Not breaking through is true godhood—this prodigy hasn't even reached his peak."
Sensing the surge in Su Yu's soul power, the Elven Queen felt her mind reel.
Based on Su Yu's rough explanation of the Douluo Continent's soul master system, that must mean his soul power level rose again?
By the heavens, how much more can his soul power increase?
His fundamentals have grown—what about his actual combat strength?
"I wouldn't dare fantasize about Super God level, but surely he already possesses the pinnacle strength of a True God?"
And once he actually breaks through?
When that happens, wouldn't he immediately wield Super God–tier power?
What kind of power does the Abyssal Lord possess?
The Elven Queen only knew he was immensely formidable—she had no finer details.
Yet the Abyss's infamy in the universe rivaled that of the Crimson Domain and the Longma Star System, implying they were planes of equal standing.
In other words, they were on par.
Still, she had no clear grasp of just how strong the supreme gods of the Crimson Domain and Longma System were.
On a god-level plane, life-bearing worlds can only be "strong" or "stronger," without precise comparison.
"Focus on stabilizing your cultivation," Su Yu instructed. "I'll return in half a year to escort you to Douluo Star. Six months should be enough time to stabilize your realms, yes?"
Half a year—an incredibly short span.
For god-level beings, it seemed but a heartbeat.
Yet now that the plane had just ascended, its life energy was more vibrant than ever. Their absorption rate to solidify their new realms would accelerate accordingly.
Plus, thanks to my assistance during the tribulation, you suffered no foundational wounds and recovered swiftly afterward.
Half a year will be ample.
"By the way, your Elf Star is connected to the cosmos, isn't it?" Su Yu continued.
The Elven Queen nodded. "Our link to the universe has never been severed."
"Excellent. Then you should already possess basic cosmic technology."
At his request, the Elven Queen was momentarily speechless.
He—this terrifying being who had just uplifted an entire world to god-level—now wanted cosmic tech data?
My heavens, is Douluo Star that backwards?
Or does the Douluo Divine Realm lack these breakthroughs? If they had them, why haven't they guided the planes beneath?
In that instant, she finally understood why Su Wen's starship looked so rudimentary—yet was crafted from such advanced materials.
"Come with me."
(End of Chapter)