However, now that he's at Level 70, if he condenses a Soul Core, he will need to condense a Second Soul Core when he breaks through to a Titled Douluo at Level 90.
And to achieve Level 99 Ultimate Douluo, he would need to condense an unprecedented Third Soul Core!
This is simply hell-level difficulty.
But if he doesn't condense a Soul Core now, how long will it take to cultivate to Level 90 with this extremely sticky Soul Power blockage?
Huo Yuhao's being stuck at Level 69 is largely due to the viscosity of the Soul Power, which circulates in the body with great difficulty.
No way!
Brother Yu must have condensed a Soul Core at Level 70!
Huo Yuhao suddenly thought of Su Yu, who reminded him about the Soul Core issue, so he must have also condensed a Soul Core at Level 70.
And given that Su Yu dared to condense a Soul Core at Level 70, he must have something to rely on.
"Teacher, since we've condensed the Soul Core at Level 70, how do we break through to Titled Douluo then?"
Huo Yuhao wanted to inquire about Su Yu's multiple Soul Core condensing issues, so naturally, he had to bring up this question first.
His Martial Soul cultivation teacher is only at Level 95, having neither condensed a Second Soul Core nor reached the point where it is necessary to condense a Second Soul Core, and therefore forgot this point while explaining Soul Cores.
Huo Yuhao raised the question, and Kong Deming provided the answer.
"Of course, you need to condense a Second Soul Core. By the way, Xiaoyu, when did you condense your Soul Core? I actually didn't know all this time."
It was only now that Kong Deming realized his disciple had condensed a Soul Core.
No wonder he seemed to have a closer connection to the world around him, and the quality of his Soul Power felt somewhat higher.
"Condensing a Second Soul Core is not that simple."
Kong Deming is currently at Level 98, and although he's not yet at the level where he has to consider condensing a Second Soul Core to reach Ultimate Douluo, he is approaching that juncture.
His Second Martial Soul is still short of a Soul Ring, and as soon as he absorbs a Soul Ring of at least one hundred thousand years, he will have to face that choice.
Even he has no experience in condensing a Second Soul Core.
No guiding experience makes it even more challenging.
Kong Deming couldn't fathom why Su Yu dared to condense his first Soul Core under such conditions at Level 70.
"Don't worry, teacher. Since I dared to do so, I naturally have confidence in condensing a Second Soul Core at Level 90."
Su Yu was not worried at all.
"Actually, according to my latest ideas, we can try to incorporate some assistance from the Soul Core in the design of Super Battle Armor."
Previously, Su Yu had not condensed a Soul Core and didn't know much about them, so he only suggested some augmentation methods he knew in the design principles of the Super Battle Armor.
The Domain is now the most unique aspect of the Super Battle Armor.
After condensing a Soul Core and learning more about Soul Cores, Su Yu feels that it is entirely possible to incorporate some Soul Core technology into the making of Super Battle Armor.
For example, a Virtual Second Soul Core!
Using Battle Armor as the core, a virtual Second Soul Core can be created, which not only greatly enhances the Soul Master's strength but also allows them to experience the role of two Soul Cores in advance.
Though it may not be as effective as a real Second Soul Core, the purpose of this virtual Second Soul Core is to augment the first Soul Core through resonance or Yin-Yang Complementarity and allow the Soul Master to preemptively comprehend the Second Soul Core.
Su Yu's latest concept made Kong Deming's eyes shine.
The more he listened to Su Yu's description, the more he believed that it was all feasible.
Moreover, Su Yu's concept of a virtual Soul Core within the Super Battle Armor is quite comprehensive, and he has listed the key technologies needed. Although he hasn't fully solved the technical issues, he has theoretically proven the feasibility of it all.
I might not be able to perfect it for now, but I can prove my concept is correct.
"Xiaoyu, your idea is really good!" Kong Deming exclaimed excitedly, seemingly already able to foresee the results after perfecting such technology.
At the very least, his difficulty in breaking through to Ultimate Douluo would be drastically reduced.
Of course, Kong Deming is only now breaking through to Level 98 and hasn't quite reached the point where he needs to attempt to condense a Second Soul Core,
but it's not far off.
The creation of a Level 10 Sun and Moon Divine Light Shield is extremely challenging, and Kong Deming plans to refine this technology first.
In fact, Kong Deming has already changed the breakthrough direction of Level 10 Soul-guiding Devices, trying to integrate the Sun and Moon Divine Light Shield into the Battle Armor.
Creating a standalone Level 10 Soul-guiding Device is extremely difficult, but I can amplify multiple devices to the Level 10 tier in other ways.
Just like Mirror Hongchen's linked Fixed Soul-guided Cannon technique.
I can't instantly transform the metallic energy controlled by my Soul Power into a Level 7 Fixed Soul-guided Cannon, so I make several Level 6 ones and link them to achieve the effect of Level 7.
Similarly, in Mingdu's defense mechanism, the same strategy is employed.
The laser Soul-guiding Devices confronted by Xuanzi and Moon in Mingdu last time were just like this.
Behind each laser cannon was the linkage of multiple Ninth-level Soul-guided Cannon Platforms, finally firing a ray exceeding the power of a standard Ninth-level Soul-guided Cannon from this single barrel. Following this, multiple such barrels linked again for even greater power.
Now that the Battle Armor technology is more perfected, it also means an upgrade in the linkage components envisaged by Kong Deming.
Realizing this technology will bring us closer to enhancing the power of the Sun and Moon Divine Light Shield to the Level 10 potential.
...
Huo Yuhao, standing to the side, breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Brother Yu has a way to solve this problem, it's fine.
As for the need to condense a Third Soul Core for Ultimate Douluo?
The thought process for the Second Soul Core already exists, so the Third can be emulated.
However, even a virtual Soul Core requires such precision in Battle Armor craftsmanship to be felt in advance.
This difficulty is not low.
Especially since the spirit within the Spirit Metal used in Battle Armor is limited, trying to achieve a corresponding outcome requires utmost caution.
Now that there's a way, let's do it!
An unprecedented Three Soul Core will undoubtedly be powerful like never before!
Huo Yuhao began to consult the three present about the techniques for condensing a Soul Core.
Learning about the amount of preparation and adjustment required, he sighed in relief.
Breaking through to Level 70 before the competition seems nearly impossible.
Moreover, it's best if this period of seclusion is not interrupted.
Ideally, immediately after sensing and making adjustments, proceed with the condensation of the Soul Core, avoiding any intense battles that may disrupt the process.
Therefore, before the Soul Fighting Competition, Huo Yuhao might not only fail to break through to Level 70, but he may also be unable to begin preparations for Soul Core condensation.
"Coincidentally, Yuhao, your Battle Armor also needs to be upgraded. Forging Intermediate Battle Armor, nourishing spirituality, along with your Soul Power Level and the amplification from the Intermediate Battle Armor, attempting to make an Eighth-level Soul-guiding Device won't be a problem at all," Mirror Hongchen suggested to Huo Yuhao.
A Soul Guide's skills cannot fall behind, especially in the current wave of reform, where falling behind means falling behind in every step.
The Armor System is absolutely one of the greatest reforms in the history of Soul Masters!
Upon hearing his teacher's requirements, Huo Yuhao nodded with determination.
"Teacher, I understand."
He is currently only at the proficiency level of a Seventh-level Soul Guide.
The creation of Seventh-level Soul-guiding Devices isn't proficient enough, nor does he have the skills to make Intermediate Battle Armor, let alone construct the Core Array within an Intermediate Battle Armor.
So for the next six months, his task is to solidify the level of a Seventh-level Soul Guide and then create his own Intermediate Battle Armor.
As for Eighth-level Soul-guiding Devices?
Heh...
Even if his Soul Power Level reaches it, it's not something that can break through on a whim.
The eighth-level Soul-guiding Technology demands more from a Soul Guide, demanding a deeper understanding of the Core Array.
Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection and Spiritual Power Level enable him to mimic and quickly reach the level of an Eighth-level Soul Guide.
But that's not what he needs.
With the emergence of the Armor System, this kind of spiraling path for becoming a higher-level Soul Guide no longer suits Huo Yuhao.
He needs to understand the purpose of the Core Array, to truly digest and apply it.
And this also means his progress toward becoming an Eighth-level Soul Guide will be greatly slowed.