Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 66 Wrong Route
Han Tao received a return gift from Dugu Yan.

One bottle contains toxins extracted from the Jade Phosphorus King, possessing sufficient potency.

However, it is not pure.

But it doesn't matter, Han Tao has studied pure pharmacology and knows how to extract the parts he wants from a chaotic drug.

Sedimentation and stratification.

Boil, distill.
Soon, Han Tao produced a bottle of extremely concentrated phosphorus poison.

The medicine was a dark green color, like the eyes of a wolf in the dead of night.

A faint rhythm flickered within the potion, concealing a deadly intent to devour.

"Excellent, a perfect finished product."

Han Tao was wearing a pair of white gloves with an inner layer of protective fabric to slow down the corrosiveness of phosphine.

These gloves were quite valuable, but they were still no match for pure phosphorus poison.

"Dilute the toxins!"

Han Tao made a decision: he dripped the phosphine toxin into different test tubes.

100 times, 80 times, 50 times dilution.

Then begin summoning your Martial Soul:
"Martial Soul, Blue Silver Grass!"

Blue Silver Grass emerged from Han Tao's palm.

Compared to before, the Blue Silver Grass is now much more resilient, with its vitality, adaptability, and martial soul strength far exceeding those of the past.

"I don't know if it can withstand being diluted a hundred times."

Han Tao dripped a tiny amount of the Azure Phosphorus Poison onto his Martial Soul.

Phosphine is very potent, but if diluted a hundredfold, it becomes negligible.

He sensed his own martial spirit; there was no change.

The trace amount of toxin wouldn't even cause the slightest injury.

"It seems I was being too cautious."

Han Tao took out the reagent again and poured the 80-fold diluted phosphine toxin onto the blue silver grass.

Still no response.

The Blue Silver Grass is not the same Blue Silver Grass as before.

The strength has changed qualitatively; excessively diluted agents cannot cause it harm.

Han Tao proceeded step by step, testing each step in turn, without any rush.

Finally, when the cyanotoxic poison was diluted to only seven times its original strength, it caused damage to the blue silver grass for the first time.

Han Tao quickly mobilized his mental energy to begin probing his own martial soul.

"Third Soul Skill, Blue Silver Eye!"

The convergence of these two senses allowed Han Tao to perceive the change in his martial soul.

Increased toxicity leads to enhanced activity and decreased hardness.

Growth is accompanied by decline; adaptation is inherent in this.

If the stripping of toxin resistance increases, "adaptation" does not improve for Blue Silver Grass.

However, the situation changes when poison resistance is increased.

Because of the increased toxin resistance, Blue Silver Grass becomes more resistant to "phosphorus toxin".

This allows for the use of toxins at higher concentrations.

Higher concentration means higher quality, which means more positive results.

"It seems I made the right choice."

The core of phosphine poisoning is "corrosion," and it is a neurotoxin.

The vitality of the blue silver grass gradually withered and died under the corrosive effects of the phosphorus toxin.

Under Ye Lingling's treatment, he gradually recovered.

"One petal falls, another petal blooms."

Han Tao thought of the secret technique called "Fallen Petals" that Ye Junlan had shown him.

However, while the meaning is the same, the underlying principles are different.

After much deliberation, the gains were meager.

The right leg bone of the Blue Silver Emperor, aged for 100,000 years, provided a massive amount of martial soul essence.

The origin is the foundation for strengthening one's martial spirit; it is the basis of everything. Soon...
Toxin resistance increases significantly in a short period of time.

Blue silver grass has adapted to "phosphorus toxin".

It's not about complete adaptation, but rather the best possible adaptation to the current situation.

Dugu Yan could only provide the venom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent King, which was quite potent.

However, compared to the toxins enhanced by the Snow Swan's Kiss in the heart of Sunset Forest, or the poison of the Seven Absolute Phosphorous Flower, a divine herb, Han Tao is still far behind.

"These are far from enough for your Martial Soul to evolve again!"

Thinking of this, Han Tao sighed.

In the Sunset Forest, the quality of the Azure Phosphorus Poison in the inner circle of the poison barrier is definitely high enough to allow one's Blue Silver Grass to undergo positive changes.

However, Han Tao was unable to delve deeper.

Although the external toxins no longer pose a threat to his martial spirit.

However, a martial spirit is a martial spirit, and the body is the body. A martial spirit can withstand the poison of "Azure Phosphorus," but the body cannot withstand the corrosive effects of "Azure Phosphorus."

"Well, let's put it on hold for now."

"The path to the evolution of martial spirits is a long and uncertain one."

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Han Tao immediately gave up the idea.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Outside the library.

"24 points!"

The temple elder announced Han Tao's score.

Han Tao did not pass.

Given Han Tao's skill level, it's impossible for him to fail, so there's only one possibility.

Han Tao wanted to go into the dark room again.

A more accurate term would be the Enlightenment Chamber.

The unique environment there allows Soul Masters to think more clearly.

Following the procedure, Han Tao, led by the temple elder, went to the small dark room.

"Huh!" the guard exclaimed in surprise.

"You failed?"

Han Tao smiled and nodded: "I have indeed neglected some theoretical aspects recently."

"It was quite...quite surprising to me."

"Ning Tian passed, I didn't expect you to fail."

He took out the key, fumbled around for a bit, and pushed open the door to the small dark room.

"Sigh!" The guard sighed and gestured.

"go in."

Inside the small, dark room, the windows were wide open.

Sunlight filters through the lush tree of Concentration, casting dappled shadows on the exquisite desk.

Han Tao's gaze swept across the window and settled on the tree.

Concentration Tree.

This is a very expensive type of tea. Ning Fengzhi's Ning Shen Tea, which he uses to entertain guests, comes from the fruit of this tree.

"They're fucking rich!"

Han Tao sighed inwardly.

Money isn't everything, but you absolutely can't do without it when you have a need.

Researching pharmacology requires money, and recruiting members of the Broken Clan also requires money.

Recruiting Zhao Wuji and lifting the Spirit Hall's wanted order also requires money.

Whale glue costs money, and weapons cost money.

I walked over and drew the curtains.

Inside the small, dark room, it was pitch black and silent.

Last time, Han Tao attained enlightenment in the dark room, comprehending the essence of the Blue Silver Grass—"adaptation".

This time, Han Tao was once again put into the small dark room.

Its purpose is to refute the previous understanding.

"Adaptation" may not be the essence of Blue Silver Grass.

"Adaptation has been a great help to me in the early evolution of Blue Silver Grass."

"But now, there is a limit to adaptation, and I am unable to break through that limit."

When one's limits are compromised, one begins to overthink.

This is precisely when inspiration strikes.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Han Tao came to the sect's place of enlightenment and began to rethink the essence of Blue Silver Grass.

"So, what is the true nature of Blue Silver Grass?"

"Blue Silver Grass possesses naturally powerful senses."

"But so-called adaptation does not require the help of perception."

Perception is an extremely important ability.

The boost from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and the healing from the Nine Heart Begonia can greatly increase the evolution speed of Blue Silver Grass.

These details all prove it.

Adaptation is the essence of Blue Silver Grass, and it is the absolutely correct path.

"Am I really overthinking things?"

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent King's misstep served as a major wake-up call for Han Tao.

If Dugu Bo is wrong, then why am I right?
Han Tao does not consider himself superior to others, nor does he believe he has any special luck or fortune.

Only by questioning yourself and questioning the path you take can you discover your true self.

"Perhaps I can start with jigsaw puzzles."

(End of this chapter)