Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 3 Growth Base
Han Tao avoided the time when Tang San entered the academy, because the Grandmaster would expose his twin martial souls. If he hadn't become a disciple, Yu Xiaogang would have also met his demise.

Han Tao once again avoided the time when Tang San went out to hunt for spirit rings, because he would immediately fight Xiao Chenyu when he returned.

Why would someone with only level one soul power want to throw themselves into the fray?

In Tang San's eyes, Han Tao, a minor character with only level one soul power, was simply beneath his notice.

He himself is a big shot, a big shot with innate full soul power and twin martial souls, and he has also received the teachings of the theoretical master Yu Xiaogang. How could he look down on such a minor character?

Whether it's Old Jack or Han Tao, they are destined to be from different worlds.

The words are divided into two parts.

Thanks to his hard work and perhaps his improved meditation skills, Han Tao finally broke through to level two soul power six months after enrolling!
"I've reached level two!"

"I've reached level two!"

This kind of breakthrough, this eagerness to announce it to the whole world, is like something a clown would do.

However, this is also the most likely way to lower one's guard.

Yu Xiaogang and Tang San looked at the elated Han Tao, shook their heads, and let out a contemptuous laugh.

Perhaps the two of them knew a little about humility, but the 100,000-year-old rabbit standing to the side didn't understand what politeness was and burst out laughing.

"I'm already level 10 after awakening, and you're only level 2. I really don't know what's so great about that."

As if realizing something was only now, Han Tao saw Xiao Wu laughing at him, and feigned a timid expression, taking half a step back.

Han Tao seemed to be hit hard, lowered his head in shame, and quickly left.

"Han Tao, it's alright. Having low innate soul power doesn't mean anything," Ling Feng comforted him from the side.

"Moreover, the master also said that there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters!"

Han Tao: "."

Han Tao remained silent, indicating that he was not discouraged, but instead quietly began to take notes.

When soul power increases by one level, the increase in both constitution and soul power is close to 10% but less. It can be seen that for soul power levels up to 10 levels, constitution will increase by the same amount.

"wrong!"

Han Tao suddenly turned his head and looked at Ling Feng.

"Ling Feng, can you move this stone?"

Ling Feng was taken aback, but turned around and agreed. He stepped forward and lifted the stone with great difficulty.

"What?" He turned his head, somewhat puzzled.

"It's alright, you're awesome!"

Han Tao replied casually.

Ling Feng put down the stone and gave a simple, honest smile, clearly pleased with Han Tao's approval.

Han Tao froze on the spot. If the physical growth of each level was equal, then according to the estimate, Ling Feng should not have been able to lift this stone.

What are the reasons for the differences in physical fitness?

"There must be something fishy about this!"

After a long while, Han Tao slapped his forehead.

"Wuhun!"

"As we all know, the physical attributes of Soul Masters with Weapon Souls and Beast Souls are significantly stronger than those with Support Souls."

"The quality of your Martial Soul will also affect the bonuses you receive at each level."

"I don't know if this gain per level is defined in the Soul Master world, but let's not worry about that for now. I'll just call it the growth base."

After defining the level of improvement, Han Tao gradually understood why Ling Feng was able to lift that stone: because the growth base of his martial soul was significantly higher than that of Blue Silver Grass.

At the same time, Han Tao began to subtly explore the growth potential of different martial spirits.

But soon, he discovered a despairing, even terrifying, objective truth.

The growth base of Blue Silver Grass is 0.1, while Boss Xiao's martial soul is a wolf, with a growth base of 0.5.

This was just an ordinary martial soul; Han Tao couldn't even imagine how terrifying the growth potential of top-tier martial souls, or even god-level martial souls, was. "From this perspective, Blue Silver Grass really is useless!!"

A gap as wide as an insurmountable chasm lay before Han Tao, and after the theoretical analysis was completed, an even deeper despair followed.

The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, with its innate single soul power, not only represents extreme difficulty in upgrading, but also means that even if it is upgraded, it has no strength whatsoever.

Hey!
He sighed deeply; the world's requirements for talent were indeed so demanding.

Tang San's martial soul is not Blue Silver Grass, but also a martial soul called Clear Sky Hammer.

Objective facts are often cold and unforgiving, but they are there for you to accept, whether you like it or not.

"Wait a minute, the growth base theory and Yu Xiaogang's soul ring age theory are in serious conflict!"

The choice of the age of a spirit ring depends on the physical quality of the spirit master. Due to the existence of the growth base, there is an almost insurmountable gap between a "useless spirit" and a top-level spirit.

The two people have completely different physical attributes, so how could the same theory of spirit ring age be applied?
So, Han Tao began to think about the reasons.

"A trash martial soul can't reach a high level at all. The physical stats in the early stages are not much different, which makes the theory of soul ring age valid."

"Low innate soul power means slower cultivation speed, older age when acquiring soul rings, and a much stronger basic physique."

"Those with poor talent will cultivate their soul power slowly, so they will naturally train to survive."

"This means that Yu Xiaogang's theory of spirit rings only applies to spirits of intermediate level and above. If low-level spirits and ordinary spirits believe his nonsense, they will die instantly if they absorb a spirit ring."

"Since the person is dead, naturally no one will refute his theory."

"What I want to know now is how much growth potential that damn Luo Sanpao has, and why isn't he exploding?"

After recognizing reality, Han Tao became increasingly silent, often wandering alone between the library and his dormitory, seemingly devoid of any emotion.

At first, Han Tao's roommates tried to comfort him, but after several attempts failed, they gave up. In their eyes, Han Tao was just upset by Xiao Wu.

It will recover naturally after a while.

Four months later, Han Tao clung tightly to Boss Xiao's leg.

"Boss Xiao, I can't lose you!!"

Xiao Chenyu is already in sixth grade. He will graduate at the end of this year and leave Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy.

"Boss, you know me, I borrowed my tuition from the village chief."

Xiao Chenyu kept his gaze fixed ahead, offering no response and putting on an air of expertise.

But before long, he was defeated because more and more people were gathering around him.

Han Tao may be shameless, but as the leader, his reputation is very important, even though he is about to graduate.

Xiao Chenyu asked calmly, "Speak, what do you want?"

"Gold Soul Coins, Boss Xiao, please lend me 20 Gold Soul Coins!"

"These 20 gold soul coins are a testament to our friendship, boss!"

Xiao Chenyu sighed, handed Han Tao 25 ​​gold soul coins, and said loudly.

"Twenty isn't enough! I'm not that stingy!"

His heart ached, but he still pretended to be generous. 20 gold soul coins was no small amount, and even he felt a pang of heartache.

But since I'm going to give it anyway, I might as well be generous and show off my status as the boss.

Han Tao took the money, looked at Xiao Chenyu's face with utmost seriousness, and thanked him sincerely.

"Thank you, Boss Xiao, you'll be my boss for life!"

After watching Xiao Laoda leave the school, Han Tao went to the principal's office and paid his tuition for next year's school.

Yes, he didn't intend to repay old Jack's tuition now, but planned to study for another year.

If he had the opportunity to become a Soul Master, the Spirit Hall's subsidies could make up for all his debts; this was Han Tao's current thought.

Over the past four months, Han Tao has gained a deeper understanding of the "meditation technique." He can now continuously circulate his soul power through his meridians for two hours at a time. However, this prolonged circulation of soul power has led him to discover an unusual phenomenon.

A ray of hope that brings light into the boundless darkness.

(End of this chapter)