This was considered a benefit. As for the soul during this process, it had long been crushed to pieces. However, if he encountered one of those powerful beings that could survive on soul fragments, Gu Shanhai would have to take action himself.
Of course, Gu Shanhai would later cultivate Spirit Plants specifically to crush these types of soul fragments.
He hadn't considered this before because he didn't know the effect of the Fierce General. Now that he had discovered its potential, he certainly had to further develop this ability into a system.
This was a resource, and moreover, one of the most common and easiest to obtain.
"This way, I really can't just go back. I need to rack up some resistance and affinity for the four elements of wind, fire, water, and earth. When combined with Elemental Blessing, perhaps my starting point will be higher."