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Chapter 3762: The Terrifying Human Sovereign
Qin Qin completed her task successfully, earning two soul pearls. Compared to those who relied on soul towers to earn pearls, Qin Qin's method was far more efficient.
It had only taken her a single day to earn two pearls.
Everyone has their own way of making a living, and Lin Moyu saw nothing wrong with what Qin Qin was doing.
Finding a secluded spot, Lin Moyu examined the soul pearls in his hand. They were small, slightly larger than a thumb.
The soul pearls were gray-black in color, representing both real and illusory forces.
Inside, they contained both real and illusory powers not particularly strong but exceptionally refined.
For Great Dao cultivators, refining soul pearls could indeed enhance their cultivation levels. With enough quantity, the effects could be significant.
Lin Moyu decided to test one to see its actual effects.
Since fighting was prohibited in the trading market, he didn't need to worry about danger.
His soul transformed into flames that enveloped the pearl, which quickly melted into a black-gray stream and merged with his soul.
Suddenly, Lin Moyu's brows furrowed sharply as *World-Burning Fire* erupted from his body.
Simultaneously, his soul was engulfed by *Undying Flame.*
Under the dual flames, the soul pearl instantly turned to ash, and the black-gray stream was also incinerated.
Fortunately, no one was around; otherwise, Lin Moyu's sudden outburst would have drawn considerable attention.
Although the soul pearl was destroyed, a faint light remained unscathed by the flames.
Lin Moyu immediately opened his storage space and sealed the faint light inside.
Afterward, he surveyed his surroundings cautiously and let out a sigh of relief upon confirming that the formations in the void were still functioning normally without any anomalies.
"As expected things aren't that simple!"
"My earlier caution was justified. The Human Sovereign and World Tree Emperor must be plotting something!"
Just as he began refining the soul pearl, an intense warning surged from deep within his soul.
There was something wrong with the soul pearl it contained a trace of willpower.
This willpower was hidden extremely well undetectable not just by Great Dao cultivators but even by Dao Lords.
Lin Moyu had only discovered it due to his extraordinarily sharp intuition.
He knew that his perception had always been keen even when his cultivation was weak, it surpassed that of many powerful predecessors.
As his cultivation grew stronger, so too did his perception now far exceeding ordinary limits.
It was this heightened awareness that allowed him to detect the hidden willpower within the soul pearl.
The willpower was incredibly potent even *World-Burning Fire* couldn't destroy it.
If it were to embed itself deep within one's soul, removing it would be nearly impossible and what might happen afterward was anyone's guess.
Narrowing his eyes warily, Lin Moyu thought: "This willpower likely originates from either the Human Sovereign or the World Tree Emperor regardless of who it is they're undoubtedly connected."
"Countless soul pearls have already merged into the souls of countless cultivators. What exactly are they planning?"
The trading market had existed for countless years welcoming endless streams of visitors. Almost every Great Dao cultivator in the World Tree Great Spirit Domain had been here and refined soul pearls; many had since become Dao Lords.
It could be said that nearly every Great Dao cultivator and Dao Lord in this domain carried traces of willpower from either the Human Sovereign or World Tree Emperor deep within their souls.
Lin Moyu didn't know what their ultimate goal was but this discovery confirmed his suspicions: they definitely had an agenda.
"It's best not to get involved this isn't my business."
"I can't even resolve my own issues yet meddling in others' affairs would be unwise."
Lin Moyu reminded himself not to interfere unnecessarily. Besides, the Human Sovereign and World Tree Emperor operated on a level far beyond his reach; there was nothing he could do about them anyway.
For now, his priority was finding what he needed in the trading market.
As for refining more soul pearls that idea was firmly off the table; his soul wasn't open to external intrusions.
The immediate challenge now lay in reaching Market Two by completing transactions worth 100 pearls.
Market One offered little of interest its goods were mostly low-tier items suitable for ninth- or eighth-tier souls not worth Lin Moyu's attention.
"Transaction volume..."
After some thought, Lin Moyu concluded that bartering wasn't ideal for him.
He still had plenty of treasures and soul crystals valuable items that could fetch good prices here.
Based on what he observed earlier a single ordinary soul crystal seemed equivalent in value to about 30 pearls and higher-quality ones were worth even more.
Selling these directly at exchange rates like 10 pearls per crystal wasn't acceptable and he had no interest in using soul towers after discovering their hidden risks earlier.
If not for potential gains from finding rare items here he'd have left already...
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In Market Nine a grand illusory palace a shadowy figure slowly opened its eyes.
Its gaze carried a hint of confusion: "One trace of my will has disappeared."
"Strange did someone leave the World Tree Great Spirit Domain with a soul pearl?"
"Or perhaps...a primordial beast consumed it?"
The figure scanned through heaven and earth observing everything within the trading market but found nothing unusual before closing its eyes again...
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In Market Seven the Wood Slaughter Realm Master sipped tea while conversing with other Dao Lords when he suddenly glanced outward with mild surprise.
Someone asked: "Wood Slaughter Dao Friend is something wrong?"
He chuckled lightly: "A young friend has arrived at the trading market I'll let him enjoy himself for now; I'll find him later."
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Meanwhile, Lin Moyu suddenly felt an oppressive aura sweep over him a chilling sensation piercing deep into his soul.
Looking around, he noticed no one else seemed affected it appeared only he detected this anomaly.
"This is...the Human Sovereign's aura!"
Lin Moyu trusted his instincts the aura distinctly belonged to someone from reality not from Soul Void like the World Tree Emperor's aura would feel.
"The Human Sovereign must have realized that one of his traces embedded in a soul pearl has vanished."
"But fortunately it seems he hasn't suspected me yet."
"Still it's terrifying how much he can perceive."
"He can sense every Great Dao cultivator and Dao Lord here even observe their actions directly and if he takes things further...controls them..."
A deeper chill ran through Lin Moyu as he realized just how vast and terrifying the Human Sovereign's schemes must be.
Compared to such machinations his own plans seemed trivial by comparison a child playing games against a master strategist spanning countless years...
Taking a deep breath Lin Moyu steadied himself: "When I reach that level I'll see for myself what exactly he's plotting."
For now he dared not act rashly; if the Human Sovereign wanted him dead it would be all too easy and survival wouldn't even be an option...
Suppressing his curiosity Lin Moyu resumed exploring Market One spending an entire day browsing through thousands of stalls...
Finally stopping at one selling Great Dao materials the items weren't high-tier but possessed rare attributes missing from Lin Moyu's world...
These materials could summon elemental liches while filling gaps within his world's Daos...
For Lin Moyu it wasn't just about strength but also completeness the more complete his world became the greater its future potential...
Selecting over ten pieces he asked: "Dao Friend how much for these materials?"
The stall owner a ninth-tier Great Dao cultivator bowed respectfully: "Greetings Senior! Each piece costs 10 soul pearls."
Lin Moyu followed up: "Do you accept bartering?"
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