From the Life Goddess's perspective, Lin Feng was shaping soul veins for Ye Lingling.
That tiny fragment of Live Gold—smaller than a fingernail—was carefully guided by Lin Feng into Ye Lingling's body. For safety, he only used a portion.
As the first soul vein near the liver, Lin Feng designed it with wood attributes to serve as the foundational energy source. His own first soul vein had been imbued with vigorous vitality.
After Gu Yuena infused his nascent fifth soul vein with the essence of the Ice Spring, Lin Feng's ability to shape soul veins had reached new heights.
The life energy within Live Gold surpassed even immortal herbs in potency. Unlike medicinal plants that released all their energy at once, Live Gold would continuously nourish its host. Thus, Lin Feng integrated it directly into Ye Lingling's first soul vein, creating a perpetual energy source that would gradually strengthen her entire body.
It was akin to installing a miniature nuclear reactor—Ye Lingling's soul power would now grow in both quality and quantity beyond ordinary limits.
The moment Live Gold merged with her soul vein, ripples of realization stirred within the Life Goddess.
By breaking through her innate limitations with the goddess's blessing, then reconstructing her foundation through this "soul vein" system, Ye Lingling had shattered conventions twice. If previously the goddess had merely been intrigued by the girl's martial soul, she now saw undeniable proof—Ye Lingling possessed the makings of a deity.
Live Gold, embodying life's fundamental truths, granted unique natural laws. The soul veins would exponentially accelerate Ye Lingling's comprehension of life energy.
A tremor passed through the Life Goddess as the World Tree's whispers brought startling revelations.
"Lin Feng... was this cultivation method self-created?" she murmured. "Internalizing soul rings to make the body the core of power? All external forces ultimately returning to the self..." Her emerald gaze shifted between Lin Feng and Ye Lingling before lingering on Qian Renxue.
After a prolonged observation, she sighed softly. "So you're involved as well..."
As if receiving some cosmic memo, the goddess reclined lazily and dispersed her cloud-formed mirror. Having grasped the soul vein's principles, she dismissed further speculation about Lin Feng's ambitions.
Her mastery of life laws instantly revealed the intricate bonds between Lin Feng, Qian Renxue, and Ling Yuan. The trio's relationship required no explanation.
Closing her eyes, she let the World Tree's branches weave around her like living curtains. "With her presence, matters should resolve themselves," she mused while stretching. "They'll likely ascend eventually... Though whether he'll still be that person by then..."
Yawning, she added sleepily, "Perhaps I'll just nap a while longer~"
The Life Goddess congratulated herself on recognizing Ye Lingling's potential early. In her humanoid form—a slender figure draped in aqueous green robes—she radiated gentle vitality. Her warm smile and golden-hued complexion couldn't rival Qian Renxue's breathtaking beauty, but carried an approachable charm that soothed all who beheld her.
Known for her merciful nature, she often mitigated the Asura God's punishments. This kindness made her the divine realm's unofficial big sister.
Having discerned Qian Renxue's identity, she abandoned any thought of interference. In her assessment, both Qian Renxue and Lin Feng were destined for godhood. As for Ye Lingling...
"With proper guidance, she might inherit my mantle," the goddess contemplated. Relinquishing her official title wouldn't strip her divine powers—only bureaucratic responsibilities. As the Sacred Heart Begonia's owner, Ye Lingling represented the ideal candidate she'd awaited for millennia.
No previous healing-type martial soul had achieved full innate soul power naturally. Combined with the soul veins and Live Gold, the girl's future shone brighter than any constellation. Missing this opportunity might mean waiting eons for another suitable successor—especially one not born from soul beasts.
Though previously uninterested in appointing an heir, Ye Lingling's qualifications proved irresistible. "Even Little Nine-Colors would covet her," the goddess mused before recalling her fellow deity's marital circumstances. "Ah, but they require joint succession..."
Her gaze drifted back to Lin Feng. She shook her head—no chance he'd settle for being a Culinary God. That left Ye Lingling exclusively for herself.
Wait. Why was she evaluating Lin Feng? The boy had no connection to... Puzzled, she rubbed her temples. Some instinct insisted Ye Lingling would choose no other.
Her eyes narrowed at Ling Yuan. "Has your temperament changed so much? Or are you truly no longer... her?"
Dismissing the thought, she turned practical. To prevent poaching, she snapped a twig from the World Tree and scattered its leaves toward Douluo Star. The glowing fragments dispersed through the cosmos, forming a subtle obscuring mist around the planet.
"This should suffice," she nodded. Unless gods deliberately scrutinized Douluo, Ye Lingling would remain hidden. As for Lin Feng? "Let whoever wants him deal with him."
The soul vein concept intrigued her. "Quite innovative..."
Yawning again, she curled up in her branch-woven hammock. This minor protection spell—originally meant to shield Ye Lingling—unintentionally bought Lin Feng precious development time. Though fragile, the barrier would delay divine detection.
Having convinced herself that Qian Renxue's group would eventually join the pantheon, the Life Goddess had extended early sanctuary through self-induced logic. Oblivious to her intervention, Lin Feng completed Ye Lingling's first soul vein—a structure brimming with purified life force and fundamental laws that would elevate her Sacred Heart Begonia to unimaginable heights.
Most crucially, its innate Purification skill held potential far beyond its current form.
As Lin Feng observed the results, one thought crystallized:
This could evolve into a domain.