Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 204 Reaching Heaven and Earth
As the master of meridian theory, Ju Douluo's research did not extend to the "acupoints" part, but he immediately understood after Han Tao mentioned it.

"But what are these two acupoints for?"

Han Tao did not answer his question directly, but instead began his explanation from the beginning:
"Normally, Soul Masters absorb the Soul Power between Heaven and Earth through their meridians and transform it into their own Soul Power for cultivation."

"Utilizing one's own soul power, flowing through the meridians, and unleashing soul skills in battle."

"However, even as a Soul Master's level increases, they still haven't gained the ability to use the Soul Power of Heaven and Earth in combat!"

It's not entirely absent from the original work.

For example, the sea god can mobilize the power of the sea, and the power of the sea belongs to the category of the soul power of heaven and earth.

Upon hearing Han Tao's account, Yue Guanxin inexplicably had a sudden thought: "Use the power of heaven and earth in battle."

"But... what does this have to do with the Tongtian acupoint and the Yongquan acupoint?"

Han Tao looked directly at his face but didn't answer, still keeping him in suspense: "Do you know about mimicry cultivation?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded: "I know!"

"Mimicry cultivation involves finding a natural environment that resonates with one's martial soul, utilizing the harmony between the soul power of heaven and earth and oneself to increase the cultivation speed of a soul master."

"In fact, in a simulated environment, a Soul Master's combat power will also increase."

It's easy to understand; the sea god's fighting power increases when he's in the ocean.
Previously, Han Tao proposed a concept called:

[Compatibility between Meridians and Soul Power]

This factor affects the cultivation speed of a Soul Master, and now, Han Tao has proposed another concept:
[Compatibility between Martial Soul Characteristics and Natural Soul Power]

For example, Han Tao's cultivation speed and combat power both increase when he is in areas with dense vegetation.
However, in deserts, oceans, skies, lava fields, and other similar environments, Blue Silver Grass's power is difficult to unleash.

"The Tongtian acupoint is located at the highest point of the head, and the Yongquan acupoint is located at the lowest point of the soles of the feet. The two acupoints are connected through the eight extraordinary meridians, forming a unique pathway that integrates the whole body!"

"Using the body, meridians, and acupoints as the core, actively align with the spiritual power of heaven and earth, and transform the spiritual power of heaven and earth into one's own power!"

"I give this method and its effect a specific name: [Connecting Heaven and Earth]."

Mimicry cultivation is a method for Soul Masters to find a suitable natural environment to increase their cultivation speed.

【Connecting Heaven and Earth】is when a Soul Master actively adapts to the natural environment and draws upon the vast power of heaven and earth for cultivation and combat!

It's ridiculous
It was the essence of Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo's martial soul that gave Han Tao such inspiration, allowing him to perceive this path.
Yue Guan stood there dumbfounded. Even though his theoretical foundation was not bad and he was as strong as a Title Douluo, he still found it difficult to understand Han Tao's explanation.

There was no other way but to take out the notebook and adopt a humble posture.

"Mimetic cultivation."

"The characteristics of the martial spirit are compatible with the natural environment"

"To harmonize with the spiritual power of heaven and earth and utilize it for one's own purposes, one needs to open the Tongtian acupoint and the Yongquan acupoint."

Theory is developed through exploration step by step.

It was precisely because of the compatibility between meridians and soul power, the environmental compatibility of mimicry cultivation, and the underlying foundation of the acupoint theory that Han Tao found a new path to "connect heaven and earth".

This new path obviously cannot allow the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum to evolve into a god-level martial soul.
This is because it is not knowledge about evolving martial spirits, but a customized secret technique developed for the "Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum".

That's how theoretical exploration works; breakthroughs at the directional level often don't align with the researchers' wishes, but we need to respect objective facts.

Four hours later
After nearly half a day, Chrysanthemum Douluo finally understood Han Tao's theory, benefiting greatly from its top-down theoretical system. Then, his Title Douluo-level soul power acted rashly, flowing bidirectionally through the "Tongtian Acupoint" on his head and the "Yongquan Acupoint" under his feet.

With a "bang," the barrier between oneself and heaven and earth seemed exceptionally slight.

With a thought, a vast surge of spiritual energy from heaven and earth flowed into his body, causing blue veins to suddenly appear on his face, and he immediately stopped exploring.

"How is it?" Han Tao asked.

After a long while, Chrysanthemum Douluo finally calmed down.

"An extremely powerful secret technique!"

"In a short while, my soul power increased by more than two times, almost comparable to a level 98 peak Douluo. And this is only the result of the initial exploration."

"If we continue to explore and study, we might be able to rival a level 99 Peerless Douluo."

An expression of shock appeared on his face.

99级绝世斗罗，魂力总量是95级的2.6倍，精神探测范围从10公里提升到25公里（半径），因此大致是2.5-2.6倍的提升。

Calculations show that the growth rate for each level from 95 to 99 is approximately 1.26 to 1.27.
Upon hearing his words, Han Tao fell into deep thought and did not become blindly optimistic.

Although the spiritual power of heaven and earth is vast and boundless, it is ultimately not as effective as one's own spiritual power. Moreover, what determines the battles of top-tier spiritual masters is often not just a single-dimensional spiritual power statistic.
Mental strength, physical constitution, soul skills, and domain are all fundamental components that influence high-level combat.

"But there's a problem."

"The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum endowed me with the essence of reaching the heavens; I can freely absorb the soul power of heaven and earth, but I cannot easily expel it."

Yue Guan's words expressed her longing.

If Ghost Douluo were present, perhaps the true form of the Heaven-Piercing Earth-Piercing Secret Technique could be revealed.

Ignoring his words, Han Tao tried to do it himself.

The energy channels of the soul, guided by the spiritual energy, flow through the "Tongtian Acupoint" and the "Yongquan Acupoint," forming the essence of the secret technique 【Tongtian Guandi】.

At this moment, Han Tao also felt a clear, magnificent, and boundless soul power emanating from heaven and earth.

Imitating Chrysanthemum Douluo's previous actions, he channeled this powerful spiritual energy into his own meridians.
The eight extraordinary meridians, the twelve regular meridians, and various micro-meridians expand and extend in an instant, with a small number of capillaries being damaged.

Han Tao immediately stopped the operation of the secret technique.

He sighed with regret: "My own soul power level is still too low, and my meridians are relatively fragile. Different titled Douluo have enough room for error."

However, because he did not possess the "heaven-reaching" martial soul essence, the amount of heaven and earth soul power he could draw upon was minimal, yet even so, he still managed to raise his own soul power by five levels.

"Elder Ju!" Han Tao addressed her affectionately.

Yue Guan couldn't hide the smile on his lips: "I will study this secret technique together with Ghost Douluo, and the research progress will be updated in real time!"

Han Tao smiled with satisfaction. [Heaven and Earth Piercing] was Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo's innate secret technique, so of course he would put in the effort to study it.

Should Han Tao be asked to study it?
My energy is limited, and my current focus is on breaking through my soul power level, so I don't have much free time.

As for
What if they change their minds and refuse to update me on the progress?

This isn't some kind of "illusory space," where thoughts and memories are already there, and it's not like you can't go and see it.
(End of this chapter)