Douluo: Ant Power Breaks the Sky

Chapter 10 Level
"What are you looking for?" Yu Xiaogang asked puzzledly, looking at Shi Yi's back.

Shi Yi came back to his senses and stopped what he was doing and asked, "Do you have any books on soul guides?"

"Why are you suddenly interested in soul guides?"

"Shouldn't I be interested in objects that can be controlled by soul power?" Shi Yi asked back.

Yu Xiaogang's slightly stiff expression twitched and he said, "There is none here, but if you are interested I can talk to you about soul guides."

Shi Yi's face lit up as he approached Yu Xiaogang with a flattering look and asked, "What do you want to talk about?"

Yu Xiaogang raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He didn't know when a belt appeared in his hand.

The belt is black with dark stripes on it. If you don't look closely, you can't tell that there are 24 milky white jades inlaid evenly on the belt. Each jade is only the size of an adult's thumbnail and is round. The color is warm and it is obvious that it is a rare piece of jade.

"This..." Shi Yi's eyes lit up when he saw Yu Xiaogang take out the storage belt. Even if there is no book, it would be fine if he had the real object.

"This belt was obtained by me and a few friends during an expedition. It was assigned to me as a reward. It is not of much use to me, but you should be able to use it in the future. Take it and study it." Yu Xiaogang said with a smile.

When Shi Yi was about to take it, Yu Xiaogang's hand retracted slightly and he smiled and said, "So why are you suddenly interested in soul guides?"

Shi Yi looked helpless and said, "Why else? Although I have solved my talent problem, the skills of absorbing spirit rings are all released by Xiaoyi. When my main body is weak, I need to find something to protect myself, such as creating my own spirit skills or researching combat-type spirit guides."

Yu Xiaogang suddenly realized something, and handed the storage belt to Shi Yi. He nodded slightly and said, "This is indeed a good idea, but it will be difficult for you to study soul guides. There are very few soul guides handed down from generation to generation, and most of them have no offensive effect."

"That means there are other types of soul guides passed down from generation to generation? Have you read any books about soul guides?" Shi Yi asked Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly and said, "As far as I know, there are not only offensive ones, but also defensive ones, and even many functional ones. However, I have not read any books about soul guides. These tools seem to have appeared very suddenly, as if there is no inheritance."

Shi Yi thought after hearing this that these soul guides should be things left behind by the ships from the Sun and Moon Continent when they came to the Douluo Continent.

“Even Yu Xiaogang hasn’t seen it, so it seems like the Spirit Hall won’t have it either. But that’s also true. If the Spirit Hall had the method to make soul guides, it would have destroyed the Tang Sect’s hidden weapons.” Shi Yi said secretly in his heart.

Shi Yi carefully observed the storage belt in his hand. There were some complicated patterns on each thumbnail-sized jade stone. Shi Yi understood that this was the core formation of the soul guide.

"The core array of a simple storage soul guide is so exquisite. It is hard to imagine how advanced soul guides will be ten thousand years later."

Shi Yi looked at the patterns on the jade and a hint of obsession flashed in his eyes.

"It seems that I need to learn about materials and blacksmithing knowledge when I have the chance. If I want to make a soul guide, it seems that I can only cross the river by feeling the stones."

"I suggest you take a look at the research on self-created soul skills. You are not the only one who has realized the potential of soul guides, but no one from the major forces has successfully made a soul guide so far. This is why the price of soul guides remains high." Yu Xiaogang said seriously to Shi Yi.

Shi Yi nodded. The production of soul guides is also linked to strength. Now it is enough to use Tang San's hidden weapon to protect himself.

Afterwards, Shi Yi carefully observed the core magic circle engraved on the jade on the belt in his hand. Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang smiled and shook his head, and ignored Shi Yi, because he understood that a researcher only believes in his own judgment to a large extent.

"This core array is similar to the meridians in the human body, and it has the function of circulating soul power. If a soul guide is disassembled, the most important components are naturally the materials and the core array. There are places to learn material knowledge and forging skills, but for this core array, I have neither a carving knife nor knowledge. It will take a lot of mental energy to engrave such a subtle array. Where should I start?"

Shi Yi was thinking, and the words "core magic array" kept turning around in his mind.

"Magic circle, magic circle, magic circle... magic circle... magic circle."

"Yes, since the core array engraved on the soul guide is extremely small, why don't I expand the array to the point where I can practice at will?"

Before Shi Yi could be happy for a while, another problem arose. If we briefly explain the operating logic of the soul guide, we will find that a new problem has arisen, that is, Shi Yi cannot afford a large amount of precious metals.

Soul guides are based on the properties of materials. The core magic array is engraved on special materials and then operated by the soul master's soul power.

In other words, if he wants to verify whether the core magic circle he carved has the corresponding effect, Shi Yi needs a fist-sized piece of special material to continuously verify the effectiveness of the magic circle through carving.

"Let's talk about this money-burning stuff later." Shi Yi said helplessly in his heart. Poverty is his biggest problem now.

The next morning, Shi Yi felt a breakthrough in his soul power and opened his eyes with joy.

"Are you awake? Pack up and get ready to go." Yu Xiaogang's voice reached Shi Yi's ears.

"Teacher, I have made a breakthrough." Shi Yi said to Yu Xiaogang excitedly. He would soon receive his first soul ring.

"Breakthrough?" Yu Xiaogang was slightly stunned, then turned to surprise. Eight years old and tenth level, a child who normally practices meditation must have at least four to five levels of innate soul power to reach this level at this time.

This level is considered good even in the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan. As long as he persists in practicing and accumulates time, he can at least reach the Soul Emperor level. And according to Yu Xiaogang's evaluation of Shi Yi in the past two years, it is obvious that Shi Yi's practice speed is constantly increasing.

The effect of the twelve meridians is even more powerful than Yu Xiaogang imagined.

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but show a gloomy look on his face. If this martial arts method could have been released earlier, he could have become a strong man like his idol.

Seeing this, Shi Yi had no choice but to pack up his things silently. He could only express his sympathy for Yu Xiaogang's personal experience in his heart. Now Shi Yi could not promise anything, but if there was a chance, Shi Yi was still willing to help Yu Xiaogang. Although Yu Xiaogang was unqualified as a teacher in the eyes of many people, if there was no Yu Xiaogang as a teacher, Shi Yi would probably have to worry about his livelihood every day. How could he have such a relaxed environment now, reading books every day? Even Tang San had a blacksmithing skill to make a living, but what could Shi Yi do?

Soon, Yu Xiaogang also calmed down. When most of the teachers and students of Notting College were still asleep, Yu Xiaogang, the dean of Notting College, and Shi Yi and Tang San had already walked out of the college gate. "Teacher, where should we go to find soul beasts?" Tang San asked Yu Xiaogang.

"We are going to the Soul Hunting Forest, 400 miles northeast of Notting City. That's where the empire keeps soul beasts in captivity. We're sure we can find something suitable for you." Yu Xiaogang said to Tang San.

After that, Yu Xiaogang's eyes fell on Shi Yi and asked, "Xiao Yi, you should have planned your spirit ring selection yourself."

Shi Yi nodded casually and said, "What interesting things can there be in the Soul Hunting Forest? The Thousand-pound Ants."

The dean of Notting College looked at Shi Yi with some surprise. He knew clearly what level Shi Yi was at when he entered the school, but since it was related to cultivation, he did not ask too many questions.

Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly. Although there were quite a few insect-like soul beasts in the Soul Hunting Forest, most of them did not have any outstanding abilities in the hundred-year stage, but the Qianjun Ant was an exception.

Qianjun Ant is a soul beast with very strong vitality, outstanding body defense ability, strong resistance to blows, and incomparable strength. It has strength far beyond its body proportion, but as a soul beast, it does not have any soul skills.

They can be found in any soul beast forest. Although their defense is good, it is limited after all, and they lack offensive means. Although their strength is good, it is difficult to exert it. Their strong reproductive ability is the reason why they can still exist, and they are also an excellent choice for many civilian strong attack soul masters.

With the company of the dean, Yu Xiaogang did not need to prepare white radishes to load bullets for Luo Sanpao. The four of them hired a carriage and headed towards the Soul Hunting Forest. Along the way, Yu Xiaogang was telling Tang San about the knowledge about soul masters and soul beasts. Even the dean was listening with great interest.

Although he is the dean of Notting College, his strength is only that of a beginner in the Soul Sect. At this time, Shi Yi also saw the gap between them. If you compare people, you will die; if you compare goods, you will throw them away. No matter how bad Yu Xiaogang is, at least he can play high-end games with Liu Erlong and Flanders. In addition, Yu Xiaogang's background and experience, the knowledge and insights he possesses are not comparable to those of ordinary soul masters.

If you look at Yu Xiaogang from a God's perspective, Yu Xiaogang is naturally a waste compared to those masters, but you have to admit that Yu Xiaogang's knowledge and experience surpass most people in this era where most soul masters generally find it difficult to reach the level of Soul Saint. At least he can complete the martial soul fusion technique with the Soul Saint, has seen what the Soul Saint's battles are like, and has followed Liu Erlong and Flanders to many places that low-level soul masters cannot reach at all.

Of course, Ning Fengzhi's words "He who gets the master gets the world" should just be regarded as a joke. Perhaps Ning Fengzhi meant to imply that if he wins over Yu Xiaogang, he can get Tang San's support. After all, Yu Xiaogang can represent Blue Lightning to a certain extent, and Tang San, as a disciple, possesses twin martial spirits. There is no reason for the Clear Sky Sect to let go of such a genius. Coupled with the relationship between the Shrek Seven Devils, if all these are connected together, perhaps he is worthy of such an evaluation of winning the world.

As Tang San became more convinced by Yu Xiaogang's story, his tone became more affectionate.

The four-hundred-mile journey was not long, but it was not short either. It was not until noon the next day that they arrived at their destination, the Soul Hunting Forest.

After passing the market outside the forest, Yu Xiaogang and the dean soon brought Shi Yi and Tang San into the forest.

"We have now entered the forest. From now on, you must not leave the side of me and the dean."

"Yes, teacher." Tang San responded, and Shi Yi also nodded slightly.

At this time, Yu Xiaogang also summoned Luo Sanpao. Under Tang San's surprised gaze, Luo Sanpao appeared at Yu Xiaogang's feet and rubbed him slightly, then came to Shi Yi and rubbed Shi Yi's calf to show his closeness. In the past two years, Shi Yi, who has been with Yu Xiaogang, has naturally gotten along well with Luo Sanpao. He can clearly feel Shi Yi's kindness towards him.

"Xiao San, don't you want to know what my martial soul is? This is my martial soul. You can call it Luo Sanpao, or you can just call it Sanpao." Yu Xiaogang introduced to Tang San.

Tang San was surprised and said: "But, isn't the beast spirit's way of expression possession? Why is it..."

Shi Yi said slowly: "The martial spirits of my teacher and I are both mutated. My teacher and I call this kind of mutation living mutation."

As he spoke, Shi Yi slowly raised his hand, and with a thought, the little ant appeared in the palm of Shi Yi's hand.

At this time, the little ant has undergone earth-shaking changes. The most obvious change is its size. It has become much larger than the original normal ant size. Under Shi Yi's deliberate guidance, its intelligence has also become higher.

"So Senior Brother is also..."

Tang San looked at Shi Yi and Yu Xiaogang's martial spirits, and his face became even more surprised.

"Isn't it amazing?" Shi Yi chuckled.

"Okay, we'll talk about the matter of martial souls after we get back. Let's find a suitable soul beast for you first. Sanpao, lead the way." Yu Xiaogang interrupted their conversation and said to Luo Sanpao.

"Hey."

The obese Luo Sanpao walked forward, shaking his head. Although he was a little fat, his movements were quite agile. He sniffed something as he walked.

"Sanpao's sense of smell is very sensitive. He can detect the traces and strengths of soul beasts." Yu Xiaogang explained briefly to everyone.

Yu Xiaogang is the only one who can use a dragon as a dog. Shi Yi smiled secretly in his heart.

The four of them continued to explore, and every time they saw a soul beast, Yu Xiaogang would impart the corresponding soul beast knowledge to Tang San, but most of what they saw along the way were ordinary ten-year soul beasts.

The forest was larger than Shi Yi had imagined, which made Shi Yi feel that there might be more people in this Soul Hunting Forest than hundred-year-old soul beasts.

After searching for a long time, although many soul beasts that met the requirements appeared, most of them were not old enough. Everyone arrived in the afternoon, and soon a faint yellow light appeared among the trees and jungle.

Looking up at the sky, Yu Xiaogang said to everyone, "It looks like we'll have to stay in the Soul Hunting Forest tonight. Let's find a place to camp first."

The camping site chosen by Yu Xiaogang was a depression with complex terrain and surrounded by many towering trees. Tang San, who was about to sprinkle some insect repellent powder, made a discovery.

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(End of this chapter)