Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 847, The Concept of Soul Lamps

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

“Three methods?” Yu Zi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, intrigued.

“Yes, three methods.” Golden Monkey nodded slightly and truthfully continued, “The first method is having a powerful and expansive force. For any Clan, Sect, or even race, they have countless powerhouses. If a younger member betrays them and is significant enough to warrant attention, the entire Force will unite to strike them down.”

“Take for example the infamous case of the Mount Hua Sect of the Human Race. A peerless prodigy killed his Master and stole the treasures, and even slaughtered a hundred Elders. Later, he became a Hegemon and believed himself to be invincible. But little did he expect that the Mount Hua Sect, known for its unyielding nature, would exhaust a million years of foundation and launch a full-scale attack. It took them a hundred years, but they finally decapitated that prodigy, offering his head as a sacrifice to the spirits of their deceased Elders… Of course, the Sect declined afterward as the price.”

Listening quietly, Yu Zi Yu could not help but be speechless.

This was indeed a method.

The stronger the Force behind him, the more one would hesitate to betray it.

If betrayal did occur, the entire Force would rally to strike back, like the Mount Hua Sect. As such, anyone would weigh their options carefully.

Thinking of this, Yu Zi Yu pondered for a moment before saying. “In that case, I could have the powerhouses of Misty Mountains swear on their Dao Hearts: If anyone betrays us, the everyone would rise up to strike back, pursuing them to the ends of the earth, no matter the cost…”

“Exactly, Master.” Golden Monkey nodded in agreement. “This is the most straightforward approach. Anyone considering betrayal would think twice. Given the current strength of Misty Mountains, even the strongest powerhouse would hesitate. And to have Misty Mountains hunt someone down at all costs… Just thinking about it is terrifying.”

“Indeed.” A smile could not help but appear on Yu Zi Yu’s lips, his mind already forming a vivid image.

With the current foundation of Misty Mountains, even a Tier-5 Transcendent would not survive such a relentless pursuit.

To the public, figures like Nine Tails and Golden Monkey stood as True Gods. In the shadows, there were figures like Dai Er, Sarcosuchus, the Zerg King, and even the Zerg Queen, all Tier-5 Transcendents.

If these exceptionally talented powerhouses worked together to hunt someone down… who among their peers could possibly escape?

At that moment, Golden Monkey spoke again, “The second method is closely related to the first.”

“Go on…” Yu Zi Yu waved his branche, urging him to continue.

“Mhmm…” Nodding slightly, Golden Monkey continued with a smile, “The second method is to create a Soul Lamp for the many powerful individuals in Misty Mountains.”

Golden Money went on to elaborate, “A Soul Lamp is made using a wisp of the Soul as a guide and is further refined with various Secret Techniques. It not only allows tracking of the person’s location, but also, after their death, it can retrieve their memories, identify the murderer, and avenge them. This is a common method employed by large Forces to ensure that their powerful members aren’t easily assassinated…”

Upon hearing this, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes lit up, and he remarked with a chuckle, “No wonder you said the Soul Lamp is related to the first method. If someone betrays us, we could track their location through the Soul Lamp. It would not be surprising if some tricks could be played on the Soul Lamp to threaten them from a great distance, right?”

“Master, you are absolutely correct.” With a serious expression, Golden Monkey added, “A Soul Lamp is a wisp of the Soul as a guide. If there is an unparalleled powerhouse in Misty Mountains, they could easily slay someone from millions of kilometres away by manipulating the Soul Lamp… For instance, if you, Master, held my Soul Lamp, even if I were far away, you could rely on your superior cultivation to forcefully kill me…”

“That is not the most important part. The most crucial aspect is that the Soul Lamp contains a fragment of the Soul. To break through to the Realm of Hegemony, one must have a complete Soul. In other words, betraying one’s own side is tantamount to destroying any hope of advancing to the Realm of Hegemony. This was why very few dare to betray their own Force. The reason is simple. All are always bound by their Soul Lamps…”

After hearing all this, Yu Zi Yu could not help but nod in agreement as well.

If his own Soul Lamp were held by his own Force, he too would be hesitant to betray them.

The potential threat was simply too great.

However, at this thought, Yu Zi Yu was slightly stunned. [If that were the case, would any powerful individual be willing to split a wisp of their Soul to create a Soul Lamp?]

At this moment, as if seeing through Yu Zi Yu’s concerns, Golden Monkey chuckled and explained, “Master, you don’t think that the Soul Lamp is only for tracking down murderers and seeking revenge, do you?”

“Does it have other uses?”

“Of course.” Grinning widely, Golden Monkey immediately began to explain, “The benefits of a Soul Lamp far outweigh the drawbacks. For one, the Soul Lamp is a mark of a truly powerful Force, as its creation is extremely complicated and beyond the reach of ordinary Forces. Secondly, because the Soul Lamp contains a wisp of the Soul, if there is a truly extraordinary being within the clan, they might even be able to use the fragment of the Soul left in the lamp to rebuild their body and resurrect themselves. From this perspective, the Soul Lamp is no less than a second life for powerful individuals. As for its potential threat, honestly speaking, as long as this person does not commit some unforgivable betrayal against their own Force, who would bother to destroy their Soul Lamp?”

Thinking it over, Yu Zi Yu could not help but agree.

At that moment, Golden Monkey added, “Master, mind you, using a Soul Lamp from thousands of kilometres away to kill a traitor is not a simple technique. The Soul Lamp is merely a medium. Even if you were to do it, you’d suffer significant damage to your vitality. Generally speaking, this would only be used as a last resort when rage and treachery reaches its peak.”

“Understood.” The corners of Yu Zi Yu’s lips drew back into a wide grin, completely grasping the terrifying power of the Soul Lamp.

[As Golden Monkey has said: It’s undoubtedly a treasure—a highly practical one at that. Not only would it drastically reduce the chances of betrayal from prodigies within Misty Mountain, but it can also provide them with a second life. No wonder Soul Lamps are standard among top-tier Forces.]

With this thought, Yu Zi Yu immediately confirmed, “Golden Monkey, let’s go with your suggestion. Start creating Soul Lamps. I’m confident that most of the prodigies in Misty Mountains will be more than willing to forge one.”

“Of course.” Golden Monkey smiled and even stepped forward, volunteering, “Master, if you don’t mind, I’d be the first to offer a wisp of my Soul for the creation of a Soul Lamp.”

“You sure are quick to show your loyalty.”

“Haha, I’ve always been wholeheartedly devoted to Misty Mountains and to you, Master. I’m not concerned about the Soul Lamp’s drawbacks. Besides, I believe that if I can break through to the Realm of Hegemony, you, Master, will be the happiest. At that time, not only would you return the wisp of my Soul, but you’d probably also grant me the majority of the resources I need…” Half-jokingly, Golden Monkey broadly grinned.