"Don't worry, my good disciple." Electrolux noticed the disappointment on Zhu Ziyang's face and smiled. "With your talent, it won't take many years for you to reach that level. When the time comes, even if I don't explain it to you, you'll understand it on your own."
"I understand, Teacher," Zhu Ziyang nodded in response.
"I became a Sixth-Tier Grand Magister at the age of fifteen. Your talent far surpasses mine, and with both myself and that Elder Mu nurturing you, I believe you'll certainly surpass me one day," Electrolux said with full confidence.
"Sixth-Tier Grand Magister?" Zhu Ziyang asked, confused.
"Ah! That slipped out. In the context of the Douluo Continent, the Sixth-Tier Grand Magister would be equivalent to a six-ring Soul Emperor," Electrolux explained, his aged face carrying a trace of helplessness.
"Ohh!" Zhu Ziyang nodded in realization. "A fifteen-year-old Soul Emperor? That's no easy feat!"
"Don't underestimate yourself," Electrolux said emotionally. "Your world's cultivation system is unique, yes, but all cultivation paths ultimately pursue the same goal — the evolution of life itself. Over the past few months, I've come to understand the essence of the Martial Soul cultivation system. Let me share my insights with you."
"Yes, Teacher." Zhu Ziyang was filled with anticipation. Having a powerhouse even stronger than an Ultimate Douluo personally explain cultivation — this was an opportunity only he could enjoy.
"About Martial Souls, I won't comment too much since I'm from another world. As for soul power, it's quite similar to spiritual power in my world — both are special energies that advance life. So there's not much to discuss there. What I want to focus on is the unique existence of the soul ring."
Electrolux paused and glanced at Zhu Ziyang, who was watching him intently without blinking.
"My perspective on soul rings has two sides. First, they are a manifestation of world order. On the Douluo Continent, the coexistence of Soul Masters and soul beasts appears to be a fundamental law of this world. Soul Masters absorbing soul rings, soul beasts generating them, the need to absorb a ring to break through, and the granting of soul skills through rings — all of these things follow this system. So compared to people in my world, Soul Masters here have a more streamlined cultivation path."
"Second, soul rings are also a shackle. One ring provides one skill. This inherently limits the combat versatility of Soul Masters based on the number of rings. In contrast, in my world, although spellcasters and warriors are restricted by their level, they have far more freedom to learn spells or battle techniques."
"Actually, Teacher," Zhu Ziyang interrupted politely, "not all soul rings only provide one soul skill. A hundred-thousand-year soul ring can grant two."
"Oh?" Electrolux was intrigued. "A hundred-thousand-year soul beast? What kind of existence is that? Does it use a different cultivation method than Soul Masters?"
"More or less," Zhu Ziyang replied. "Soul beasts are categorized by age. The weakest are ten-year soul beasts, roughly equal to Soul Scholars or Soul Masters. Then come hundred-year, thousand-year, ten-thousand-year, and hundred-thousand-year beasts. A hundred-thousand-year beast is about as strong as a Titled Douluo. The color of the ring also changes based on age: white, yellow, purple, black, then red."
"I see." Electrolux nodded in realization. "No wonder your Martial Soul has one yellow and two purple rings. I did notice that the yellow ring — the one with death energy — seemed less condensed than the other two. It seems my initial view of soul rings was somewhat skewed."
"It's alright, Teacher. I'm not in a rush. Take your time to understand," Zhu Ziyang said with a smile.
"So, a hundred-thousand-year ring grants two skills, and beasts of that level rival Titled Douluo... In that case," Electrolux mused, "the shackles imposed by this system seem to weaken as a Soul Master's strength increases. No wonder your world allows the ascension to godhood in the flesh!"
A curious expression passed over Electrolux's face, then he continued, "In addition to granting soul skills, soul rings also act as a medium — a guaranteed way to break through to the next stage. When a Soul Master reaches a bottleneck, absorbing a soul ring allows them to advance."
Zhu Ziyang nodded earnestly.
"I mentioned two views earlier," Electrolux said. "But now I want to share something you likely haven't heard before. Pay attention.
"Through my observations, I've realized that soul rings are not just condensed soul power. Inside them lies another force."
"Life force."
"The ring is condensed from a soul beast's soul power and its life force. When a Soul Master absorbs a ring, they're truly absorbing the soul power. But the life force is what determines the ring's age and outward color — white, yellow, purple, etc. The soul skill, meanwhile, comes from the beast's lingering spirit. After death, the beast's soul dissipates into the world, and a fragment of it attaches to the ring, eventually merging with the Martial Soul to become a skill."
Zhu Ziyang felt enlightened as he listened. His understanding of soul rings deepened.
"The more powerful the beast, the stronger its life force and soul, meaning better rings and more useful skills," Electrolux went on. "But here's what I really want to say: most Soul Masters only absorb the soul power. They don't fully absorb the ring."
Zhu Ziyang was stunned.
"Let me ask — after you absorb a ring, does your body become stronger?" Electrolux asked knowingly.
"Yes, absolutely." Zhu Ziyang nodded.
"Exactly. That enhancement comes not only from soul power but from the beast's life force feeding back into your body," Electrolux said. "Most Soul Masters stop at absorbing the energy. They never refine the life force. As a result, the ring is more like clothing — external. That's why you need to release soul rings every time you use a skill."
"But if you fully refine the ring, merging it into yourself as naturally as a limb, then your soul skills become innate. They become instinct."
"Teacher, is there a way to fully absorb a soul ring?" Zhu Ziyang asked directly. He didn't doubt Electrolux's words. Everything made sense — and given that Electrolux had already helped him enhance his first soul ring, Zhu Ziyang had every reason to believe in him.
"Of course there is," Electrolux said proudly. "You've forgotten my title, haven't you?"
"Of course not! The Holy Undead Necromancer!" Zhu Ziyang responded immediately.
"Exactly!" Electrolux grinned. "The death energy we possess is the perfect tool for refining life force."
Zhu Ziyang's eyes lit up. He had nearly forgotten — death, by its very nature, strips and consumes life force!
"Hahaha, good child, no rush yet," Electrolux chuckled. "Right now, what you need is to deepen your control over the power of death.
"With your current strength, you can't refine all three soul rings on your own. So wait until you acquire your fourth ring — then I'll help you refine the life force within. Once you've mastered death energy, you'll even be able to upgrade your soul rings yourself. After all, a ring's age is nothing more than condensed life force."
"Yes, Teacher! I understand!" Zhu Ziyang's eyes shone. He couldn't even imagine how strong he'd become after fully refining his rings.
"Very good," Electrolux was satisfied. "In the days ahead, I will teach you the Light and Necromancy spells of my world. Once you master Necromancy, your control over death will be solidified. Then, I'll teach you how to merge light and death."
"Yes, Teacher!" Zhu Ziyang replied joyfully.
(End of Chapter)
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