Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 16 Distraction Control—Bundle Convergence

The skill ceiling for micro-management is very high, but it's not easy to put into practice.

First, human skin is the first line of defense; you cannot judge the transmission of muscle power within an enemy's body with the naked eye.

To understand the transmission process within an enemy's muscles, one must either use oneself as a benchmark and make predictions based on long-term experience, or find additional means of perception.

Secondly, it demands extremely high levels of control from the Soul Master.

Your amplification soul skill needs to penetrate the enemy's soul power blockade, and at the most critical position and the most ingenious time, unleash the most appropriate amplification to break the enemy's overall movement.

"This is difficult, extremely difficult!"

However, Han Tao also has a unique advantage in this regard.

Blue Silver Grass possesses the lowest growth potential, extremely weak martial soul strength, and usable healing ability, but it has one rather significant advantage.

Perception!
The Blue Silver Grass's perception surpasses that of almost all other martial souls in the world.

Han Tao's ability to sense "acupoints" and "soul power compatibility" is largely due to the perception provided by the Blue Silver Grass.

In the theory of "controlling the field", perception is a prerequisite for "controlling the field" and is one of the three core elements.

"Theory is theory, and it needs to be verified through practice to have value."

"Right now, I don't have the need for practical experience."

In fact, Han Tao has put forward many theories, but none of them have the conditions for practical application.

For example, Han Tao had already discovered the power of "acupoints," but he was not qualified to study it in depth at the moment.

The same applies to "micro-management." Han Tao doesn't even have a single amplification soul skill yet, so how can he put it into practice?
"Then let's put it on hold for now."

With a slight sigh, Han Tao turned his attention to what was in front of him.

In three months, Han Tao practiced the "Distraction Control Method" to the fifth level, but he was still two levels short of Ning Fengzhi's requirements.

"It seems I won't be able to get the sect leader's surprise."

Strictly speaking, Han Tao's five-layered distraction is not very stable. With his mind divided into five parts, each branch is very prone to errors, let alone performing tedious operations and thinking.

"I thought this little difficulty wouldn't be a problem for you, but it seems I overestimated you."

Ning Fengzhi's face twitched, and he almost lost control of his expression. He quickly used the relevant techniques of "not showing his emotions".

It is unreasonable to expect Han Tao to reach the ultimate level of "distraction control" within three months.

That's why he generously gave what he called a "surprise".

In fact, Han Tao couldn't get it at all.

What a joke! Do I, Ning Fengzhi, look like someone who would suffer a loss?
"Sect Leader Ning, I haven't met your request, but I'm still very curious, what surprise have you prepared?"

Han Tao was unsure whether Ning Fengzhi had truly prepared a surprise based on his statement.

Could you please tell me?

The question came so suddenly that his face froze, and he almost lost his composure.

"What a joke! I, Ning Fengzhi, am not the stingy person you imagine me to be!"

"Don't slander me!"

With a flourish of his sleeves, he produced a book edged in gold: "Advanced Distraction Control Techniques - Cluster Convergence."

Han Tao understood that this book was the key to breaking through the 7th level of the Distraction Control Method.

Without this book, the Distraction Control Technique cannot be broken through, and Ning Fengzhi's reward cannot be obtained. The reward is this book, which creates a vicious cycle.

Damn it, Ning Fengzhi is a real genius.

"Don't think too much about it. Even if I gave you this secret manual, you still wouldn't be able to learn it."

"Only if I teach you step by step will you have a chance to master this unique secret technique of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"

Just as Han Tao and Ning Fengzhi were talking, a small, pretty figure hopped over. "Dad, why did you take out that tattered book again?"

Ning Fengzhi frowned instinctively.

When he saw Ning Rongrong, he had no choice but to give an awkward smile.

"It's you!" Ning Rongrong was very surprised.

Han Tao passed the temple elder's test with a high score of 61, a score that did not reflect the elder's efforts.

"What's your name again?" she asked, making up a story.

"Han Tao".

With a silent squeak, Han Tao retreated behind the sect leader.

Ning Rongrong didn't notice Han Tao's little trick. She snatched the gold-edged manual from Ning Fengzhi's hand and spoke with great conviction.

"Han Tao, don't believe his nonsense."

"This tattered manual has been gathering dust in the library for a long time. Because no one reads it, my father had it edged with gold."

"Most of the theories inside are speculations, unverified, and may have very serious side effects. He's testing them on mice!"

If Han Tao were standing directly in front of Ning Fengzhi at this moment, he would find that Ning Fengzhi's expression was utterly speechless.

Ning Rongrong undermined him, and he couldn't do anything about it. If he dared to scold Ning Rongrong, those two big shots would come after him the next day.

"Sect Leader Ning, is what she said true?"

Han Tao stared wide-eyed in disbelief as he questioned him.

Given his emotional intelligence, he wouldn't make such an irrational move, but Ning Rongrong is right there, so he has to make a statement now.

If Ning Rongrong sets her sights on me, given her lawless nature, I'm in big trouble.

At this moment, Ning Rongrong was glaring angrily at Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi touched his chin, sat down in the chair somewhat awkwardly, then gave a fake smile and said kindly to Han Tao.

"Han Tao, let me make one thing clear first: I have no intention of using you as a guinea pig."

"The first five layers of the distraction control method mainly involve dispersion and expansion, while the last two parts mainly involve convergence and aggregation, although this has not been verified."

"You've practiced the Distraction Control Method for so long, you should know that you can't break through. The real reason is that your mental strength is not enough. As for Concentration and Focus, although it hasn't been thoroughly verified, tests have shown that it can improve mental strength."

"Whether you want it or not is entirely up to you."

As they were talking, Ning Fengzhi came to Ning Rongrong's side, wanting to retrieve the Golden Edge Manual.

However, Ning Rongrong held the manual tightly in her arms and refused to return it to Ning Fengzhi. Instead, she glared at Han Tao with wide eyes, waiting for his response.

Ning Fengzhi shrugged, looking completely indifferent, as if he had Han Tao completely under his control.

Han Tao sighed deeply.

After thinking for a while, I decided that the best way to deal with the little girl was to appeal to her emotions.

"Ning Rongrong, I am so grateful to you for telling me the truth."

Han Tao bowed deeply.

"However, as you know, my martial soul is Blue Silver Grass. Without other help, I may never be able to break through level 20 in this lifetime."

"So what does the appearance of this manual mean to me?"

"Perhaps this is my only hope of breaking through, even if it is so slim, even if it is unproven, even if it is full of errors, I must try!"

"Because for me, I had no choice at all."

(End of this chapter)