Chapter 1544: Perfect-Level Soul Bond Seal! Divine Soul Art, Second Layer!

The Star Dome Academy, as the highest institution of the Eternal Star Alliance, housed an immense collection of combat techniques.

Soon, Xu Jingming selected a T2-level soul-subjugation combat technique.

【Soul Bond Seal (T2-level): Can implant a soul seal within an enemy's soul to control life and death. Exchange cost: 200,000 points】

"Good thing I was kicked out of the Heavenly Punishment Thunder Realm last time and didn't spend all my points."

"Otherwise, my remaining points wouldn't have been enough to buy this technique."

After spending 200,000 points, a scripture instantly appeared in his hands.

It was not a physical object and could not be read in the real world—only within the virtual universe.

"But for me, it shouldn't matter much."

Xu Jingming's eyes glimmered faintly.

Last time, upgrading the T2-level Soul Eye cost him 30 million source points.

As for source points, he had no worries.

The only thing he needed to spend was time.

He needed to master this soul-subjugation technique quickly enough to reach the point where he could upgrade it.

"A month should be enough."

Xu Jingming thought silently.

One month later.

The silver-white A9-class starship drifted slowly like a solitary boat across the boundless star sea.

Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in the center of the cabin.

Black electric arcs flickered faintly around him; his eyes were closed, yet his consciousness split in two.

One part monitored the situation outside the ship, while the other connected to the virtual universe.

He continuously studied the newly acquired "Soul Bond Seal."

"Warning! Unidentified energy fluctuations detected!"

The shrill alarm sounded again.

Xu Jingming instantly opened his eyes; lightning flashed within them and vanished.

Outside the viewport, fifteen demons with fleshy wings and writhing demonic aura were rapidly approaching.

Leading them was a Level-7 Cosmic Unicorn Demon; the rest were Level-5 and Level-6 Cosmic demons.

"Here come more source points again."

Xu Jingming smirked, his body flashing out of the ship.

He did not activate his Purple Nightmare Demon Body, nor did he draw the Black Gold Lei Yu Spear.

He merely raised his right hand and curled his fingers inward.

Crackling—!!

Violent Annihilation Divine Thunder roared like an enraged dragon, instantly engulfing the fifteen demons before they could even cry out!

"Roar—!"

The brief screams were cut off in the lightning.

Fifteen blazing sources of life energy dimmed and extinguished rapidly in the field of vision of the Soul Eye.

'Ding! Killed a Level-5 Cosmic Black Claw Demon, +2.98 million source points!'

'Ding! Killed one Level-6 Cosmic Ram-Horned Demon, +3.82 million source points!'

'Ding! Killed one Level-7 Cosmic Unicorn Demon, +4.6 million source points!'

'......'

Fifteen consecutive system alerts rang in his mind.

"Another nearly forty million source points." Xu Jingming felt pleased.

"Tsk tsk, is that all?"

In his consciousness, the petite purple figure suddenly spoke.

The demon little girl sat cross-legged, floating within the silver light curtain formed by the Ice Heart Crown.

She swung her Bai Xi legs, her purple skirt swaying, revealing a slender ankle.

Her doll-like face was filled with disdain; the small fang on her left corner was especially prominent:

"You're thrilled over killing a few low-level Cosmic trash? Pathetic!"

Xu Jingming ignored her.

His consciousness returned to the cabin, resuming his study of the "Soul Bond Seal."

Over the past month, this scene had played out countless times.

Every time he killed demons and gained source points, the demon little girl would pop up to mock him.

At first, Xu Jingming would respond.

Later, he realized it was pure waste of breath and simply ignored her.

"Hey! I'm talking to you!"

Seeing Xu Jingming ignore her,

the demon little girl stomped her foot, her peach-heart tail standing straight up:

"Do you know that in my prime, a single wave of my hand could annihilate an entire star region!

That's what you call slaughter! What you do? Child's play?"

Xu Jingming remained silent.

"Hmph! Pretending to be deaf and dumb!"

The demon little girl pouted.

Her large purple eyes rolled, then she switched to a solemn, paternal tone:

"Listen, little human, your talent is actually quite good.

Though far behind what I had in my prime, you're still top-tier in the Cosmic Tier.

Why waste time killing these petty pests here?

Come to my Demon Clan—I'll train you personally, and guarantee you'll reach the Eternal Tier within a thousand years!"

Xu Jingming sneered inwardly.

A thousand years?

At this rate of gathering Source Points,

he'd be able to attempt breaking into the Eternal Tier in less than ten years!

As for guidance? More like soul possession.

He didn't believe a word the demon little girl said.

A remnant soul of a Sovereign Tier—even just a wisp—was no gentle soul.

"Still playing dead!"

Seeing Xu Jingming still didn't respond, the demon little girl puffed out her cheeks in anger.

She extended a slender finger and poked the silver screen, producing a soft "thump-thump" sound:

"Hey! Let me out!

I promise I won't run! Let's talk properly!

Your consciousness sea is so boring—there's not even anyone to talk to!"

Xu Jingming ignored her still.

Days passed one after another.

Xu Jingming's killings never ceased.

Outside the Black Flame Demon Nest, Demon Clan activity was frequent.

Almost every five or six hours, a patrol squad or hunting team would stumble upon this wayward A9-class spacecraft.

And the outcome was always the same.

Whether it was mid-tier Demons of Cosmic Tier Four or Five,

or high-tier Demons of Cosmic Tier Seven or Eight, none could withstand three strikes from Xu Jingming.

The Purple Nightmare Demon Body combined with the Heavenly Thunder Wings gave him extreme speed.

The Soul-Eye could precisely lock onto the core of life.

Every thrust of the Black Gold Lei Yu Spear struck straight for the vital point!

His efficiency was terrifying.

In the blink of an eye, five more days passed.

In his consciousness sea, the demon little girl continued her taunts.

But Xu Jingming paid no mind to her attitude.

At this moment, all his focus was on the "Soul-Binding Seal."

"Finally… it's ready."

Inside the cabin, Xu Jingming slowly opened his eyes, a flash of sharp light passing through his gaze.

After over a month of relentless, sleepless study,

he had finally refined the "Soul-Binding Seal" to the point where he could directly add points!

"Deep Blue."

He thought, and a pale blue interface unfolded in his mind.

【Name】: Xu Jingming

【Level】: Cosmic Tier Three (+)

【Source Points】: 5.4 billion

5.4 billion!

This was his harvest over the past month—more even than what he'd gained in half a year with Duke's squad!

"Indeed, hunting near the nest is the best choice."

He felt even more glad he'd chosen this path.

"Now, I can add points."

Xu Jingming thought, and Source Points drained like flowing water!

Source Points -30 million!

Soul-Binding Seal → Soul-Binding Seal (Beginner)!

Source Points -50 million!

Soul-Binding Seal...

In just a few breaths, Xu Jingming spent 300 million Source Points.

Raising this T2-level soul-subjugation technique to Perfect proficiency!

"Perfect-level 'Soul-Binding Seal'... still not enough."

He looked at the "Soul Refinement" section of the system interface.

Behind "Ninefold Soul Tempering Art" was also a "+" sign.

"Add points!"

Source Point -4 billion!

Ninefold Refining Spirit Method, First Stage → Second Stage!

Boom—!!!

The consciousness sea suddenly surged with colossal waves!

The pale golden spiritual ocean wildly expanded and solidified!

Spiritual force surged at an astonishing speed, as if without end!