"What is this?"
Everyone stared in greater confusion at the unremarkable booklet. What use could a god's legacy have in a little booklet?
Chu Shanhe felt the same, but he still took it and flipped it open. The next moment, his whole body tensed and his pupils shrank to pinpoints, as if he had just seen something unbelievable.
"Th-this is—"
Everyone was baffled by his reaction. Could it be a world-shattering divine art? The First and Second Elders' eyebrows twitched with curiosity.
Rustle.
In the quiet room, only the sound of pages turning and heavy breathing echoed.
After he reached the last page, Chu Shanhe reluctantly pulled his gaze away, his face full of emotion and reverence for the divine.
"As expected of a legendary god. Perhaps only a god could create such a miracle!"
Chen Yi chimed in at the right time, "Teacher said that once a soul master reaches Title Douluo, their soul power will gradually solidify. At that time, one can use this method to condense a soul core. This core rotates within the lower dantian, allowing recovery and combat power to far surpass before."
"Most importantly, if one forms a soul core at the Soul Douluo stage, one can use it to assault the realm of Title Douluo!"
Hearing that the soul core could assist in breaking through to Title Douluo, the long-curious Third Elder instantly approached Chen Yi, grabbed his shoulders, and trembled with excitement.
"Boy, you're not lying—does this soul core truly have such heaven-defying effects?!"
He was currently level 89. He had likely reached the end of his potential. He wasn't a heaven-blessed genius like the First Elder. Watching juniors catch up one after another brought both gratification and unwillingness.
He thought he'd take this regret to his grave, but now Chen Yi was saying the soul core could fulfill his life's wish—how could he not be excited?
Startled by the suddenly close, wrinkled face, Chen Yi's heart skipped. Did you have to use soul power to rush right up to my nose? A quick glance showed everyone, including his father, had stood up in excitement.
Cases like the Third Elder were not rare. Many were nearing the limits of their potential. The appearance of the soul core was like a ray of dawn in their dim lives!
As for Chen Zhen and Hong Yue, it was simpler—no one complains about breaking through to Title too quickly. With the soul core, advancing three years early wouldn't be difficult.
"It's true, Fifth Grandpa. This soul core can let those who've exhausted their potential glimpse the realm of Title Douluo. Even Title Douluo can use it to attempt Super Douluo."
The Third Elder turned, trembling, to look at Chu Shanhe. It wasn't that he didn't believe Chen Yi, but he wanted to hear confirmation from the Sect Master.
Seeing his loss of composure, Chu Shanhe sighed inwardly. Among their generation, the Third Elder had worked the hardest. The effort and pain it took to reach this point were unimaginable. With that in mind, Chu Shanhe didn't hesitate and nodded heavily.
"Yes, the soul core works wonders. Not only for you—for us as well." He turned to the Second Elder, his tone lightened. "Old Six, if you condense a soul core, breaking through to Super Douluo won't be a dream."
The Second Elder flushed with excitement. He was already a Title Douluo, but Super Douluo stood atop the mountain of the soul master world—overlooking the continent, scornful of mortal kings!
Chu Shanhe handed the soul core method to the eager First Elder and sighed:
"Take a look, everyone."
Before he finished, the First Elder had already snatched it, and the others crowded in, craning their necks.
"Compressing soul power into a solid core—this method is unbelievable!"
As he read this approach, completely different from the current cultivation system, the research-obsessed First Elder murmured, "Looks like I can try to form a core in the upper dantian."
Hearing that, Chen Yi couldn't help clicking his tongue.
Worthy of the First Elder. Most Title Douluo would choose the lower dantian, a few the middle. He went straight for the upper dantian, same as Huo Yuhao ten thousand years later. But both were spiritual-type soul masters, so the choice made sense.
After a while, at the Sect Master's prompt, the others reluctantly returned to their seats, though their eyes still clung to the booklet.
Seeing this, Chu Shanhe chuckled and scolded, "You're all at least Soul Sages. Photographic memory is basic. Don't tell me you've already forgotten."
Everyone lowered their heads in embarrassment. They'd been too engrossed.
After a few words, Chu Shanhe turned to Chen Yi and said softly, "Your elders are like that—can't move when they see something good. Don't mind it."
Chen Yi shook his head quickly. How could he mind? If his cultivation were higher, he'd be worse than them. Besides, without this nature, where would the sect's wealth come from?
"Still, although we have the method, we need to test it." Though the soul core method came from a god and should have no issues, it was still a first. Someone had to be the pioneer.
"To successfully condense a soul core requires strong soul power and spiritual power. So the sect has decided it will be—"
"Me! Me! Second Brother, this one's clearly mine. I'm an eighty-nine-level Soul Douluo, just one step away. I'm the most suitable in the sect!"
Before Chu Shanhe finished, the Third Elder cut him off. Such a rare chance—he had to be first. His potential was nearly spent. Even if something went wrong, it wouldn't affect much.
"Sigh."
The First Elder sighed. Chu Shanhe had probably intended to do it himself. In the past, he always volunteered for dangerous tasks. The Third Elder realized this, but the Sect Master wasn't the optimal choice here.
As the Third Elder said, in terms of cultivation, spiritual power, and identity, he was the most suitable. The sect was on the rise. The Sect Master couldn't be risked.
"Let Fifth Brother do it. He's waited too long for this day," the Second Elder said. Chu Shanhe was too important—especially with upheaval ahead.
"Very well." Seeing the resolve in his brothers' eyes, Chu Shanhe knew he couldn't go first. He turned to the excited Third Elder. "Old Five, I'll be waiting here for your good news."
"Rest assured, Sect Master. Succeed or die trying." The Third Elder took the method and turned into a streak of light, heading to the depths of the Qi Blood Soaring Hall to seclude himself.
"Off I go, hahahaha!"
Hearing his hearty voice, everyone smiled, along with deep respect. To be the first to try an unprecedented method—he was both pioneer and protector.
Chen Yi felt the same. Wherever you are, the first to eat the crab deserves respect.
Just as Chen Yi was about to continue, Chu Shanhe smiled. "This soul core method is invaluable to our sect. It can be the foundation of our future strength. Such a contribution must be rewarded."
A jade box appeared in his hand. With a flick of his wrist, it floated over.
Chen Yi opened it curiously. Inside lay a crystalline, blood-red ginseng.
"This is—Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng?!"