Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 217 The Duet of Evolution

"A successful exploration." Han Tao smiled with satisfaction.

Blue Silver Grass does not have roots that draw power from the earth.

The Blue Silver Grass also lacks the "golden texture" that carries the power of the earth.

However, Han Tao could choose to take shortcuts.

Take off your shoes and let your feet touch the ground directly, imitating the method of the Titan Ape, to draw on the power of the deep ley lines beneath the earth's surface.

Manipulate the Blue Silver Grass to draw upon this portion of the earth's energy.

"Although Blue Silver Grass does not have golden patterns."

"However, since the Dark Blue Silver Grass once carried toxins, these pathways can still temporarily serve as a carrier of the earth's power."

The new power of the earth was channeled into the Blue Silver Grass's martial soul, but problems soon arose.

"Due to the sudden infusion of earth energy, parts of the Blue Silver Grass's tissue have solidified into a granite-like mass!"

"Oh no!" Han Tao immediately stopped his exploration.

In a brief moment, the strength of the Blue Silver Grass increased by 0.1, reaching the level of a high-grade martial soul (0.7).

The unique, solidified shape of the granite was a change that Han Tao didn't understand at the moment, and he needed to find more samples for comparison and reference.

As the power of the earth dissipated, the solidified granite gradually disappeared, and the Blue Silver Grass regressed back to a 0.6 intermediate-level martial soul.

"Roots do not have the ability to attract the earth's power; they need to evolve in a targeted manner."

"The toxin pathways and golden patterns still differ, requiring adjustments to the evolution process."

Han Tao summarized the two directions, and then, disregarding the situation on the battlefield, retreated to the rear.

ten minutes later
Han Tao was already several kilometers away from the battlefield. He took out his soul tool and transmitted a message to Sword Douluo: "It's ready!"

"Hurry up, or we won't be able to leave. The Azure Bull Python is on its way."

Originally, Sword Douluo was very happy.

Because of the illusion, the Titan Ape's attacks often couldn't be truly aimed at him, allowing him to relentlessly attack the goofy ape from afar.

But as Han Tao escaped and the illusion dissipated, and the Titan Ape's eyes became usable again, Chen Xin found it extremely difficult.

Upon seeing the information transmitted on the soul tool, he immediately stopped hesitating and ran towards Han Tao's direction.

"Damn it!" Erming roared.

We had just entered an enjoyable battle phase, but before the enjoyment could last long, this guy actually ran away.

It was extremely fierce, pounding its chest and exhaling white breath from its nose.

"Erming, what happened here?"

Not far from the battlefield, Xiao Wu and the Azure Bull Python also sensed the fluctuations in soul power and came over to ask.

"Sister Xiaowu, I just had a fight with someone who uses a sword."

Erming scratched his head, smiled憨厚ly, lifted Xiaowu onto his shoulders, and explained.

"With a sword?" Xiao Wu looked a little strange.

The Titan Ape still bore the scars from the powerful sword blade on its shoulder, and on the Douluo Continent, only a Title Douluo of the same rank could inflict such damage on a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

Xiao Wu crouched down slightly, mixed together some herbs, and treated Er Ming's injuries.

"Sister Xiaowu, you're so kind!" Erming grinned.

A few blue-silver grass seeds scattered with faint light in the gaps between the granite and the golden texture, disappearing as Han Tao walked away.

Blue Silver Grass

"It's Han Tao and Sword Douluo. I just don't know what they're doing in the Star Dou Great Forest."

She looked somewhat puzzled.

The Azure Bull Python stared intently in the direction where Sword Douluo had departed, its voice growing tense:
"Our location may have been exposed. Do you remember Xiao Wu's mother? She was hunted down and killed by the Spirit Hall."

Then, he gave Xiaowu a deep look.

Xiao Wu's return from the human world might leave some loose ends, potentially leading to the discovery of the three of their soul beasts' locations.

She nodded in complete agreement, humming in agreement, "We should do something, like find a new habitat or something." "What's there to be afraid of!"

Erming continued to pound his chest, his expression proud, exuding a kind of arrogant confidence.

His tone was dismissive, as if he didn't take Sword Douluo seriously: "They're just some human Soul Masters. I'm not afraid of any number of them!"

"Just to be on the safe side, I think we should listen to Sister Xiaowu and move to another location!"

Since the two had reached an agreement, Erming's opinion was no longer important; it could only follow the two and move to the new place.

After Han Tao returned to the sect.

Take out five thousand-year-old blue silver grasses and, following the same method as before, infuse them with the power of the earth.

Within the millennium-old Blue Silver Grass, some of its structure was eroded by the power of the earth, solidifying into a granite-like form.

"Granite solidifies, which blocks the flow of energy and lacks flexibility."

It's a complete drawback!

Perhaps on the Titan Giant Ape, this condensate would actually enhance the oppressive feeling of the soul beast and strengthen its defense, regardless of the appearance of this form.

However, for plants, such as Blue Silver Grass, this granite-like form is purely a negative benefit.

Why does this structure exist?

The evolution of perception once again allowed Han Tao to discover subtle changes.

The energy of the earth's veins, drawn through the "Yongquan acupoint," comprises three parts:

Earth element, earth energy, and random trace elements.

Earth element is the core reason for the formation of granite solidified bodies.

Pure earth energy has a positive effect on Blue Silver Grass, which is reflected in the distribution of its golden veins.

Among the chaotic elements, a small portion of the elements and properties are supplements for Blue Silver Grass, the vast majority are unnecessary for Blue Silver Grass, and a very small portion are malignant poisons.

"Um"

"First, the Blue Silver Grass evolved to have roots that absorb the power of the earth's veins. This is the first step and the prerequisite for everything."

The roots and stems absorb energy from the earth; this is an inherent ability of plants.

In desert areas, plant root systems are more developed, and their ability to sense and absorb water is far stronger than in other regions.

In nutrient-poor regions, the roots of *Gynostemma pentaphyllum* are relatively well-developed.

Han Tao took out a map and, based on the markings on it, arrived at one barren land after another.

"There are 21 Blue Silver Grass plants in this wasteland!"

Guided by his bloodline, Han Tao located the 21 Blue Silver Grasses, but to no avail.

Finding nothing is the norm in exploration, but Han Tao was never discouraged and moved on to the next desert area.

"continue."

"The second wasteland contains a total of 16 Blue Silver Grass plants, with the following coordinates."

After repeated screenings and searches, they finally encountered the Blue Silver Grass, which could absorb the power of the earth's veins, in the seventh desert.

"Of the 36 Blue Silver Grass plants, 9 have roots that can absorb the power of the earth's veins?"

Suddenly I looked up and saw endless desolation and a bleak wind, which stirred up waves of sand that brushed against my temples.

Mark this location.

Although I don't understand the reason for the emergence of this structure, I don't have much time to ponder it right now. Perhaps I can find the answer when I become a Title Douluo.

But at this moment, we shouldn't be thinking about these things.
"Spiritual link!"

A mysterious bond can be formed between Blue Silver Grasses, and Han Tao, following the spirit, perceives, understands, and masters the microscopic nature of this Blue Silver Grass.

The structural changes and shapes of the roots are how they absorb the power of the earth's veins from underground, and then use the modification power of "fusion with the martial soul's body" to copy these superior characteristics onto their own Blue Silver Grass.

"First step accomplished!"

(End of this chapter)