Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 32 The Essence of Martial Souls
What is the true nature of Blue Silver Grass?
The ocean embraces all rivers; it is inclusive and tolerant.

No, a more precise term is "adaptation".

Despite being scorched by the raging fire, it did not turn to ashes. The wisp of blue silver in the raging flames will transform into a resistance against the "fire".

Despite the biting cold, the Blue Silver Grass has not frozen into powder. Under extreme cold, it naturally develops the ability to endure "ice".

Swords, spears, axes, and hammers—tangible external damage, as long as it doesn't completely destroy the plant, will allow the Blue Silver Grass to heal and grow stronger.

Yes, that's what "adaptation" is.

Physics, elements, toxins, soul power, evil, killing intent.
All attributes fall within the scope of "adaptation".

Accept external forces, adapt to external forces, and strengthen your martial spirit.

This is the evolutionary path of Blue Silver Grass, and also the broad road opened up by Han Tao after he understood the essence of martial souls.

"Seven-Heart Begonia is one of the pieces of the Blue Silver Grass puzzle."

why?
If Blue Silver Grass wants to evolve its martial soul, it needs to find a way to adapt to external elements, such as fire.

When adapting to flames, one will inevitably be burned. It takes a very long time for a martial soul to recover from an injury.

Nine-Heart Begonia is currently the number one healing martial soul in the world of soul masters.

Its essence is healing, and with the help of the Nine-Heart Begonia, the evolution speed of Blue Silver Grass will be greatly improved.

Therefore, it is entirely reasonable for it to be a "piece of the puzzle" for the Blue Silver King.

"The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda is also one of the pieces of the Blue Silver Grass puzzle."

why?
At least the Nine-Heart Begonia and the Blue Silver Grass have some similarities as plants, but weapon spirits have no connection with the Blue Silver Grass, right?
The core ability of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is to comprehensively enhance the attributes of Soul Masters and increase the upper limit of the Martial Soul's endurance.

The higher the tolerance limit, the faster the evolution speed.

Living beyond one's means, using borrowed resources to generate future profits—that's the essence of it all.

This allows Blue Silver Grass Soul Masters to have the evolution speed of high-level Soul Masters even at lower levels.

Therefore, it is equally reasonable that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is also a core [piece of the puzzle] for the Blue Silver King.

Bang!
A sound came from the long-closed door.

In the darkness of the long night, a burst of light appeared.

Was it Han Tao's understanding of the essence of martial spirits that gave birth to the light of hope?
No, this light comes from reality.

Han Tao and Ning Tian slightly raised their heads toward the door, trying to open their eyes a crack to adjust to the sudden light.

"Sect Master." A respectful greeting came from outside the door.

The master has arrived.

Han Tao made his judgment.

Ning Tian stood there, bewildered.

As Ning Fengzhi channeled his soul power, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda materialized in his hand, and two beams of light descended upon Han Tao.

"I'm very curious, what kind of bait did Ye Junlan offer that made you disregard the interests of your sect and exchange your theory of deep healing?"

He hesitated for two steps: "Even though I've given you a hint, you still made this choice?"

Yes, this was a decision made by Han Tao after careful consideration and weighing of many factors.

"The method for evolving a martial soul," Han Tao truthfully explained.

He took a deep breath, stared at the wall, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

"You're so confused!"

"Do you think Ye Junlan, who has mastered these methods of martial soul evolution, would be unaware of these theories from a sect as large as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, with hundreds of years of accumulated knowledge?"

The information provided by Ye Junlan is incorrect.

Ning Fengzhi already knew about the method for evolving martial souls that she possessed; otherwise, she wouldn't have given it away so easily.

"However, they have already evolved their martial souls into Nine-Heart Begonias."

Nine-Heart Begonia evolved from Seven-Star Begonia.

The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda remains the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to this day.

"Since you learned about the evolution of martial souls from them, you should know that there is a key to the evolution of martial souls: mastering the origin of the martial soul." "Seven-Star Begonia, the origin of the martial soul has begonia flowers, and at the upper level of the [rank] there is also Nine-Heart Begonia."

"But what about our Seven-Jeweled Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

"There are no Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Monsters or defensive tower soul beasts on the Douluo Continent, so there is no way to strengthen the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower's origin and break through the [rank] limit."

Ning Fengzhi's face flushed red, and he looked somewhat angry. He was angry for two reasons: firstly, because Han Tao had traded away the "deep treatment" technology; and secondly, because Han Tao clearly had the theory, so why was he questioning him like this?
Making myself look bad is nothing compared to this.

The real problem is that they are ignorant and incompetent.

"Teacher, do you know that there is something on the Douluo Continent called the Immortal Herb?"

Han Tao's sudden interruption broke Ning Fengzhi's anger.

The angry expression instantly turned into confusion, and then into curiosity.

"Immortal Herb, where did you obtain your knowledge?"

Han Tao remained silent; he had no way of explaining the origin of the "immortal herb."

"I do know of a kind of immortal herb, I think it's called..." Ning Fengzhi seemed to be recalling and pondering, but in the end he gave the answer.

"The Acacia Heartbreak Red, a divine treasure among immortal herbs, was once..."

The conversation abruptly ended, Ning Fengzhi's expression turned cold as he stared at Han Tao.

Looking at his master's expression, Han Tao couldn't help but feel strange.

Could it be that everything written in "Douluo Unofficial History" is true?

"The Seven Star Begonia Soul Master and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master got into a fight over a certain matter."

"Who was the Blue Silver King Soul Master thinking of when he picked the Acacia Heartbreak Red?"

What is unofficial history? It is history that is unconventional and must be wildly unbelievable, regardless of its historical accuracy.

"Among the immortal herbs, there is one called Qiluo Tulip, which can help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda break through its limitations."

"Qiluo Tulip?"

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. Even with his extensive experience, he had never heard of such a miraculous herb.

"Yes, the king of immortal herbs, the Qiluo Tulip."

"Did Ye Junlan tell you this?" he asked, puzzled.

"Of course not, teacher. What makes you think she would tell me this?"

When answering, Han Tao looked at his master with a strange gaze.

Teacher, this is not like your level.

"Yes, I believe you."

"Since you know that this kind of magical herb exists in this world, do you have any clues about it?"

Han Tao glanced at the small dark room and smiled in acknowledgment.

Ning Fengzhi understood Han Tao's statement: the clue about the Qiluo Tulip came at a different price.

"The sect has been organizing some knowledge recently. Since you're free here, why don't you come and help me?"

He first addressed Han Tao, then turned to the guard and instructed, "I'll take Han Tao with me now. Please register him."

Ning Fengzhi is the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, so he certainly has the right to take Han Tao away. Moreover, his methods are more refined than those of a Title Douluo, and there is no fault in terms of the rules.

Yes, Han Tao had foreseen his current predicament when he agreed to Ye Junlan's request.

Using the theory of "deep healing," they obtained the information about "martial soul evolution" from Ye Lingling.

Using the clue of "Qiluo Tulip," he rescued himself from the dark room of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The Qiluo Tulip possesses the ability to distinguish the properties of spiritual substances in heaven and earth, and can also reduce the strength of plant-type soul beasts by half, making it the key to controlling the Blue Silver King.

In fact, if Han Tao went directly to his master, he would also have a chance to obtain the method for "Martial Soul Evolution" from him.

However, the existence of the "Fallen Red" secret method made Han Tao somewhat hesitant.

(End of this chapter)