Douluo 2: Way of Fake God With Soul Tools

"Inserting curses and malice into Life Gold? Only that fool could come up with such an idea! A complete idiot with a treasure trove in hand but absolutely clueless! And to think he used such a crude method to activate the energy!"

"He must have sensed the vast energy within the Life Gold but had no idea how to truly unlock its wondrous potential. Using such an evil approach to mobilize it… Ha! To turn something renowned for its sanctity and vitality into such a corrupted state—what a rare talent indeed!"

"For others, such a curse would indeed be a hassle, but for me, it's child's play! Purify, Life Gold, drive away all impurities clinging to you and release the purest essence of life within you."

The color of Su Luoheng's eyes began to change.

The previous gray hue gradually turned into a flawless white—pure as jade, pristine as snow.

Simultaneously, Electrolux's gray spiritual power transformed instantly into pure, purifying light, bathing the Soul Devouring Knife in radiant brilliance.

This time, the Soul Devouring Knife went berserk!

It knew what fate awaited it and began to struggle with all its might, resisting with a desperate ferocity!

A fierce green light erupted from its core, forming a grimacing face in the air, screaming wildly as it clashed with the purifying glow, as if trying to consume Electrolux's cleansing light in return.

But despite the light's subtle appearance, once it touched the Soul Devouring Knife, it was like pouring boiling water over snow.

The instant they made contact, half of the fierce face in the green light began to dissolve, and its ferocious expression turned blurry.

Although the green light was still intense, a stream of black energy began to evaporate and disappear under the effect of the purifying glow. Meanwhile, the blade's original green-black hue softened, growing purer and gentler by the moment.

Seeing this, Electrolux increased the output of his spiritual power.

The entire purification process seemed lengthy, but the appearance and disappearance of the ghostly face were fleeting.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the final wisp of black energy faded from the Soul Devouring Knife. The green glow it emitted became as clear as water, free of any impurities. The blade's once dark body transformed into a translucent crystal green, radiating an intense aura of life energy.

With the purification complete, the light around Electrolux dimmed.

As he purified the Soul Devouring Knife, Electrolux became acutely aware of how weak he'd become. Even a slight use of his purifying power left him feeling drained and fatigued.

He sighed deeply and then sent a mental message to Su Luoheng.

"All right, little one, you can put it away now. All the filth and curses on it have been completely purified, leaving only the purest essence of life. From now on, keep this blade with you at all times. I'll need time to fully merge it with you."

After saying this, Electrolux's spiritual power receded like a tide back to his mental sea.

Outside, the gray glow surrounding Su Luoheng's body gradually faded, and he reopened his eyes, his pupils restored to their original color, regaining control of his body.

So, this is what it feels like to have the old man take over…

Watching his body move while being unable to influence it felt more awkward than he'd imagined, far from the comfort or ease he'd expected.

In the end, having control of his own body still felt best.

Of course, it wasn't a matter of trust—just a purely psychological discomfort.

"Phew…"

Su Luoheng shook his head and looked toward the table.

There, the Soul Devouring Knife stood quietly on the shelf. Its ferocity had dissipated after Electrolux's purification, replaced by an overwhelmingly vibrant aura of life, its surface now as clear as crystal and brimming with vitality.

Referring to it as the Soul Devouring Knife now seemed entirely inappropriate.

Su Luoheng smirked slightly and lifted the blade.

It felt warm to the touch, like jade, as though carved from azure crystal. The ancient engravings on it appeared naturally formed, and the previous ominous aura was now replaced with a rich, thriving life essence.

Holding it now felt no different than an ordinary carving knife.

No one would imagine that this once-infamous blade, feared by countless soul masters, would have such a beautiful and translucent appearance.

But soon, Su Luoheng noticed a problem.

Although the blade was now full of life essence, it was entirely unresponsive to soul power. No matter what technique he tried, he couldn't activate its life energy.

Holding it felt exactly the same as any regular carving knife.

This sense of being close but out of reach—seeing it yet unable to touch it—was the highest form of torment.

Now, he could somewhat understand that soul engineer's frustration.

He probably wasn't entirely ignorant of the treasure in his hands; perhaps transforming it into a cursed blade was something he had to do out of necessity.

Otherwise, how could he activate the blade's power?

Very few people could encounter such a rare artifact and remain indifferent.

However, Su Luoheng didn't share this particular struggle. He might not have any way to harness the Life Gold's power on his own, but he had an ace in his spiritual sea.

After attempting several methods without success, Su Luoheng called out to Electrolux in his mind.

"Senior, what should I do now?"

A moment later, Electrolux's faint, exhausted voice echoed back. This time, he hadn't fallen asleep.

"Press it against your forehead. Remember, no matter what happens, don't panic, don't fear, and under no circumstances pull away from it. Just remain calm, and I'll handle everything. Understood?"

"Understood."

With that, Su Luoheng nodded and brought the blade to his forehead.

As the blade touched his skin, he felt a warm, gentle aura. Then, guided by Electrolux, a strange energy surged from his spiritual sea and flowed into the blade, spreading throughout its core.

In that instant, the Soul Devouring Knife erupted with a brilliant green light.

At the same time, an intense life force surged from his forehead, flooding Su Luoheng's body.

Through a unique method, Electrolux had drawn forth the life energy contained within the Life Gold!

In that moment, Su Luoheng's entire body took on a greenish glow, even his spiritual sea transformed by the rich energy.

A sensation of unparalleled comfort spread through him, filling his entire being with vibrant vitality. Every cell in his body seemed to hum with joy, greedily absorbing the life essence radiating from the Soul Devouring Knife.