Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 18 Bottleneck
"Fine!"

Han Tao is still young.

This time, he had no choice but to admit defeat and, with no other option, tell Ning Rongrong his solution.

You need to prepare paper and pen in advance!

"Don't expect others to record it for you, because this kind of information is highly confidential."

Han Tao couldn't help but feel a little angry. He could guess that this was Ning Fengzhi's doing, but there was nothing he could do about it.

If she herself was unhappy, then Ning Rongrong shouldn't be happy either. So she secretly tripped her up. If Ning Rongrong was unwilling to record it, then she would have a reason to shirk her responsibility.

But soon, Han Tao was disappointed.

Ning Rongrong sat obediently to the side, preparing paper and pen to take notes.

Although her behavior is somewhat unconventional, it does not mean that she is cerebral palsy. She is still the successor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and will still treat the interests of the entire school with caution.

If she messes this up, even Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo won't plead for her.

"Among innate soul power, the core factors affecting talent lie in the 'soul power compatibility of the meridians' and the 'width of the meridians.' If one can widen the width of the meridians, one can naturally increase one's cultivation talent."

"The pressure of a high-level Soul Master's Soul Power can widen the Soul Master's meridians, but it can also damage the capillary meridians."

"Therefore, the combination of deep healing and soul power pressure can not only enhance a soul master's cultivation talent, but also allow the soul master to quickly level up."

"If one possesses both gravity-based soul skills and soul power pressure, one can simultaneously temper a soul master's physique and soul power, producing an effect greater than the sum of its parts."

After Ning Rongrong finished recording Han Tao's achievements, she returned to her innocent and carefree self, skipping and hopping towards the sect leader's mansion.

"Sigh!" He sighed slightly.

In fact, Han Tao already knew that this part of the theory could not be preserved, but he did not expect Ning Fengzhi to act so quickly.

However, I have advanced the distraction control method. The theory is not useful for the time being, but at least it gives me some psychological comfort.

With the help of Brother Xiao Yuan, Han Tao raised his soul power level from 12 to 15 and his physique from 10 to 16 in just six months of training.

It is worth noting that Han Tao's calculations of his own physique were not precise.

He uses a muscle strength assessment system. When his physique is 1, he can lift a 100-kilogram stone. At his current physique of 16, he can lift a 1600-kilogram stone.

(The Trident of Poseidon weighs 54000 jin, which is equivalent to 540 points of physique. The growth base of the Clear Sky Hammer is 0.8. According to the calculation rules, 0.8*(1+10)/2*100, which is 440 points of physique level growth. It should be about the same if you include the soul ring and soul bone.)

(The Clear Sky Hammer initially weighs 500 kilograms. With a Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul level of 10 and a Physique level of 9-11, it can be lifted.)
This is merely an outward manifestation of power; its physical attributes also include many detailed factors such as coordination, explosive power, and resistance.

Han Tao can assess his own strength, but the finer details require specialized instruments to test, which he doesn't currently possess, nor is it worthwhile to invest time and effort in these minute measurements.

Instead of focusing on precise measurements, it's better to spend time improving.

Three months have passed.
To Han Tao's surprise, even though he provided a method for rapid cultivation, Ning Fengzhi did not recall Xiao Yuan.

It's important to understand that Xiao Yuan's gravity soul skill is the most crucial element in this theory, serving as a premise that overturns common sense.

The sect leader only summoned Xiao Yuan away for half a day to verify the correctness of Han Tao's results, and then let the matter drop.

In the past three months, with Xiao Yuan's help, Han Tao's soul power level has reached level 19.

At this moment, he found himself in a predicament.

Just like Yu Xiaogang in the original novel, after reaching this level, he found that no matter how much he cultivated, he could not break through to level 20.

Han Tao, Ning Fengzhi, and Yu Xiaogang are essentially the same.

Why do they study theory?

It's because they can't break through. When they can't break through, they look for reasons and try to understand why they can't break through.

Is there any way to break free from this innate constraint?

If Han Tao had innate full soul power and top-quality martial soul, he wouldn't bother studying theories; he would just mindlessly cultivate soul power and break through naturally by following the steps.

There's no need to study or research. Study? Study my ass!

Han Tao is just beginning to face difficulties, and he still has some of the courage and energy of a young man.

When faced with difficulties, one must explore them thoroughly before giving up.

"What exactly influences soul power level?"

Will the total amount of soul power affect the soul power level?

This viewpoint has a very obvious flaw, because a Soul Master's Soul Power and Physique are both affected by the base growth of their Martial Soul. For example, a level 20 Soul Master with the Clear Sky Hammer has more than three times the Soul Power of a Blue Silver Grass.

Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the total amount of soul power and the level of soul power.

"Do the compatibility and width of the meridians with soul power affect the level of soul power?"

After a brief moment of thought, Han Tao rejected this view as well. Would those Soul Masters limited by their talents really accept their fate?

It's unlikely. They have never given up on breaking through. They will persevere in practicing meditation, patiently waiting for the right moment to break through.

But perhaps for many Soul Masters, this opportunity never comes, even as they grow old and die.

However, persistent training will slowly improve a Soul Master's talent for cultivation, but it will not allow them to break through level barriers.

"Mental strength." This was Han Tao's guess, because he was unsure of the strength of other people's mental strength.

It is impossible to determine from the changes in the upgrade that the Soul Master's spiritual power has a base for growth.

"Bloodline."

One of the possibilities affecting the constraints on soul power level is that Han Tao is currently unable to change this aspect, so it will be put on hold for now.

After listing all the possibilities, Han Tao closed his diary and walked out of the room.

At this moment, the sun is still shining brightly in the sky.

"Perhaps I should go back to the Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy."

Yu Xiaogang, a Great Soul Master stuck at level 29, and a failed case of theoretical exploration, is undoubtedly the most worthy subject of observation at present.

After requesting a leave of absence from the sect leader, Han Tao embarked on his journey home.

"Young master, please come in, please come in. Would you like me to show you the way?"

The gatekeeper was still the same gatekeeper.

Upon seeing Han Tao's attire, she wore a fawning smile.

Although Han Tao is currently just an ordinary level 19 Soul Master, he is still someone that Han Tao cannot afford to offend.

"Thank you!"

Acquiring the gatekeeper's suggestion, Han Tao, led by him, found the principal's office.

"Principal Su, I'm back!"

Han Tao only spent a short year at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but the changes he underwent were enormous.

Long-term exercise gradually made his body strong and robust, and the study of the books in the library, which were used to assist in the research, unexpectedly gained a scholarly air.

From a distance, he actually does look like a rich young master.

"Teacher Li, you're here too!"

Principal Su adjusted his glasses, carefully examined Han Tao's face, and only dared to confirm it after a long period of observation.

"Han Tao, you actually came back!"

(End of this chapter)