Chapter 68: Proposing the Soul Core Method, Qian Xunji's Brainstorm
But now, when he looked at Qian Daoliu again, he could no longer sense any gap between them. He only felt that Qian Daoliu was like an abyss, unfathomable.
Regarding Golden Crocodile Douluo's words, Qian Daoliu merely smiled faintly and did not refute them.
Indeed, just as Golden Crocodile Douluo said, there were also differences among the Ultimate Douluo. His current strength could completely crush his former self when he had just broken through to Ultimate Douluo.
However, wanting to go a step further was even more difficult. At his current level, if he wanted to advance again, he would need at least a hundred years of hard cultivation. Otherwise, he would remain stuck at this level, unable to make even the slightest progress.
Thinking of this, Qian Daoliu suddenly recalled what Yun Yuan had just said, and a trace of anticipation arose.
Perhaps this grand-disciple of his really had some way to increase his combat power.
The moment this thought appeared, Qian Daoliu extinguished it again. He felt that he was indulging in wishful thinking. With Yun Yuan's cultivation, it was simply impossible for him to be of help.
As for the immortal pill Yun Yuan had given him, Qian Daoliu felt it would not be of much use. Even if Golden Crocodile Douluo refined it, he still would not immediately break through to the Ultimate Douluo realm.
Not to mention himself, a soul master who had already walked a certain distance within the Ultimate Douluo realm. The effect of such a pill on him would be negligible.
At this moment, Yun Yuan's voice sounded in his ears.
"Grandmaster, that immortal pill in your hand was refined by me to help you condense a soul core."
"Soul Core?"
Hearing this unfamiliar term, Qian Daoliu was stunned for a moment, his mind filled with confusion. What exactly was this thing called a soul core?
However, deep down, Qian Daoliu had a vague feeling that once this thing called a soul core appeared in the world, it might bring a tremendous impact to the soul master world.
At the same time, Qian Xunji and the six elders all turned their gazes toward Yun Yuan.
Qian Xunji's eyes carried anticipation, as he had already heard Yun Yuan mention soul cores before, though Yun Yuan had not gone into detail at the time.
The six elders, on the other hand, looked on with curiosity and doubt. Like Qian Daoliu, they all wanted to know what exactly this soul core Yun Yuan spoke of was.
Seeing everyone's attention focused on him, Yun Yuan coughed lightly and then began to explain the method of the soul core.
"A soul core is formed by compressing a soul master's liquid soul power into a solid core. By compressing and solidifying soul power, it can greatly enhance its purity and recovery speed. The efficiency of soul power use will surge, allowing one to completely crush others of the same level who do not possess a soul core."
"To successfully condense a soul core, two main factors are required. The first is spiritual power. Strong spiritual power allows precise control over the flow of soul power. The second is physical strength. The body must be sufficiently tough to withstand the pressure of compressing soul power."
After listening to Yun Yuan's brief explanation, everyone present immediately understood. With their experience, they could naturally discern the feasibility of Yun Yuan's words.
However, what puzzled the seven elders was how Yun Yuan had come up with such a concept. It was completely unreasonable.
Something that transcended an era like this should at the very least have come from the mouth of a Titled Douluo.
At this moment, Qian Xunji, seeing the confusion on his father's and the elders' faces, straightened his chest and stepped forward to explain.
"Father, uncles, there is something I have been hiding from you. It is time I told you now."
His words immediately drew the attention of the seven elders. They all wanted to know what Qian Xunji had been concealing.
"In fact, Xiao Yuan has a very high probability of being a God-favored one."
Qian Xunji's tone suddenly became serious, and this statement shocked everyone present.
"God-favored one?!"
Qian Daoliu exclaimed in astonishment, his gaze toward Yun Yuan becoming even more intense.
If that were the case, then their Spirit Hall might one day create the legend of having two deities within a single hall. At that time, he could hardly imagine how glorious Spirit Hall would become.
Hearing Qian Xunji voice the theory he had pieced together earlier, Yun Yuan's lips twitched slightly. Was he a God-favored one?
The answer was, of course, no.
But since Qian Xunji had already provided him with such an explanation, he had no reason to refute it foolishly.
After all, having the identity of a God-favored one would only elevate his status within Spirit Hall. As evidenced, Qian Daoliu's eyes were already filled with ambition and fervor.
At this moment, Qian Xunji began to explain further.
"Father, uncles, what you don't know is that every time Xiao Yuan obtains a soul ring, the strength of his martial soul increases."
"Moreover, his comprehension and meditation speed also improve slightly with each soul ring he acquires. Such miraculous phenomena can only occur if a deity bestows divine favor."
"Not only that, after obtaining just four soul rings, Xiao Yuan encountered two external soul bones. Such immense fortune, aside from being a God-favored one, I cannot think of any other explanation."
At the end, Qian Xunji brought the topic back to the soul core method.
"So, this soul core method was most likely bestowed upon Xiao Yuan in a dream by a deity. Otherwise, with his current cultivation as a Soul Ancestor and no understanding of the Titled Douluo realm, how could he possibly come up with such a method?"
The more he spoke, the more convinced Qian Xunji became. He felt that his reasoning was perfectly sound.
Aside from this explanation, he could not think of any other. Yun Yuan's various peculiarities all pointed to him having an extraordinary opportunity beyond that of ordinary soul masters.
After hearing Qian Xunji's explanation, the elders looked at Yun Yuan with expressions of realization. They were now ninety percent certain that Yun Yuan was indeed a God-favored one.
At the thought that Spirit Hall might produce a deity in a few decades, their hearts surged with excitement.
"Haha, Xiao Yuan, I never expected that you might be the legendary God-favored one. In the future, you may become someone like our Lord Angel God. Your grandmaster is truly proud of you."
"By the way, explain that soul core method to me in detail. I can't wait to condense this soul core."
"At that time, my strength will completely surpass Tang Chen. Just thinking about it makes me extremely delighted."
Qian Daoliu looked at Yun Yuan with excitement, his eyes filled with eagerness.
Hearing this, Yun Yuan nodded and continued explaining the steps of condensing a soul core.
"Grandmaster, the human body has three dantians. In theory, three soul cores can be condensed. I will first explain the method for condensing the first soul core, and then I will explain the second."
"First step: circulate all the soul power in the body and gather it in the dantian, forming a massive vortex of soul power. The first soul core is best condensed at the upper dantian, between the eyebrows.
Second step: use spiritual power to forcibly compress the soul power, transitioning it from liquid to semi-solid and then to solid. During this process, the soul power will continuously vibrate.
Third step: when the soul power is compressed to its limit, use spiritual power to lock the core so that it no longer disperses, forming the first soul core.
Fourth step: fuse with the soul core. The soul core completely integrates with one's own soul power, spiritual power, and physical body, becoming a part of the body. This will increase the upper limit of soul power significantly."
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