Douluo: Ant Power Breaks the Sky

Chapter 6 Literacy
With Shi Yi wolfing down the food, the table was soon ready. After six years, he finally regained some of the joy of eating that he had in his previous life. If it weren't for Yu Xiaogang, Shi Yi would definitely not be able to afford this table of food with his current conditions.

"Teacher, thank you for your hospitality. I will wait for you here when it's time for dinner. I still have things to do, so Xiao Yi and I will leave first." Shi Yi said with a beaming face.

Yu Xiaogang's face darkened when he heard this. Although it was natural for a teacher to take his disciples out for meals, for some reason, every time he heard Shi Yi's words, he felt the urge to take action.

"What can you do for me?" Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi unkindly and asked.
Shi Yi pointed at the little ant in his hand and said with a smile: "Since God has given the little ant intelligence, we can't let the little ant lose at the starting line, right? Although the little ant can't speak, we can't let the little ant lose its ability to express itself. In the afternoon, I plan to find a secluded place to teach the little ant to read, so that the little ant can at least have the ability to transmit information."

Yu Xiaogang was slightly startled, and glanced at his right hand inconspicuously. A trace of guilt slowly surged into his heart. For so many years, he had only known how to study and practice. Although with the improvement of his soul power level, Sanpao could understand what he said and accurately understood what he meant, he did not treat his martial soul as a relative or even his own child like Shi Yi.

"What's wrong, teacher?"

Shi Yi's voice brought Yu Xiaogang back to reality. Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi and said softly, "It's nothing. I'm glad that you can understand this."

Shi Yi nodded and said, "Then teacher, I will go first."

After saying that, Shi Yi slowly left the cafeteria under Yu Xiaogang's gaze.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi's back, and he suddenly felt that Shi Yi might really be able to break through his innate shackles.

"After all, I am bound by too many things."

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile on his face. The surprise that Shi Yi brought to him made him feel the gap in talent again. His seemingly invincible theory was flawed by Shi Yi at a glance. He and Shi Yi had the same martial soul, but Shi Yi could always dig out its unique value. This kind of powerful understanding and unique perspective on observing things were what he, a master, lacked.

After leaving the cafeteria, Shi Yi brought Xiao Yi to a secluded grove in the college. Shi Yi immediately felt Xiao Yi's joyful mood. It was obvious that Xiao Yi liked this environment very much.

Looking at the little ant exploring everywhere, Shi Yi did not disturb it. He just broke off a branch and waited quietly. The little ant now is no different from a child, so it would be good to let it explore and get familiar with the surrounding environment.

As for Xiao Yi's study, the thing Shi Yi has the least of is time. He is only at the innate level now. Before he has developed a martial art like Xuantian Gong, meditation is the least efficient thing. He can just practice it at night.

Today, Shi Yi's requirements for Xiao Yi were not high. As long as he learned to draw a word on the ground, he would have completed today's task. Over time, Xiao Yi would naturally understand the meaning of the symbols he drew, and gradually he would be able to express himself completely.

Watching the little ant exploring the world he likes, Shi Yi was not idle either. He put the branch in his hand aside and sat under a big tree. These few days, Shi Yi thought carefully about how he and the little ant could break the innate shackles.

Whether it is Shi Yi or Xiao Yi, if they want to improve, whether it is cultivation or bloodline, there are roughly three ways.

The first method is to absorb, which is also the most common practice method of soul masters. Through meditation, the energy between heaven and earth is converted into soul power and fed back to oneself. The advantage is solidity, and the disadvantage is that progress is slow and depends on talent.

The changes that Shi Yi could make were to create and continuously optimize his own skills, find a suitable place for his practice, and constantly strengthen his body so that it could absorb more energy.

The second method is inheritance. In Shi Yi's opinion, theoretically, absorbing soul rings and soul bones is considered to inherit the abilities of soul beasts. The bloodline, characteristics, and abilities of soul beasts are greatly reflected in soul rings and soul bones. There is also a most special existence, that is, immortal products. Shi Yi, who has read the original novel, understands that immortal products can also grow into plant soul beasts. Immortal products can be regarded as soul rings and soul bones that do not need to occupy the position of soul rings and soul bones.

After clarifying this, Shi Yi wondered whether Xiao Yi, as a living martial soul, could directly absorb the immortal items, so that the power of the immortal items could be released to the martial soul to the greatest extent.

The last method is plundering. Killing people and setting fires for the gold belt. The same sentence applies here. Take away everything from the opponent by means of devouring, whether it is blood, soul, or cultivation. The advantage is that it is fast, and it is undoubtedly fast, but the disadvantage is also obvious. Plundering also requires finding a suitable target.

It is best to choose an object that is extremely compatible with your own. Different bloodlines can easily produce rejection or even mutation. Once mutated, the variables will be uncontrollable. It is best to obtain means such as Tang San's Eight Spider Lances and Blue Silver Domain before considering plundering. Compared with direct devouring ability, the role of Eight Spider Lances and Blue Silver Domain is enormous.

The combination of these two media obviously plays the role of swallowing and filtering. You must know that in the later period, Tang San swallowed the golden silk without paying attention to the other party's attributes, and after Tang San swallowed it, there was no problem with his body, soul, and blood.

Even though Bibi Dong's mind became abnormal after swallowing Qianxunji, Tang San swallowed it without any damage.

Obviously, if Shi Yi wants to reach a high level despite his low innate soul power, he must use each of these three.

"I'm sorry, my future junior brother, you have such great talent, it would be a waste to have so many opportunities." Shi Yi thought about it and couldn't help but smile.

Seeing the little ant gradually losing interest in exploring, Shi Yi picked up a branch beside him and began to teach the little ant to read. This scene was also seen by passers-by. The passers-by did not notice the existence of the little ant. Seeing Shi Yi talking to himself, they thought Shi Yi was mentally ill.

After an unknown amount of time, orange light fell on the ground. Shi Yi looked at the crooked word rubbed out by the ants on the ground and nodded with satisfaction.

Afterwards, after having dinner, Shi Yi returned to the dormitory and began his first meditation in his life.

The next day, Shi Yi slowly woke up from meditation. He felt a sense of comfort all over his body, spreading from the inside out. Shi Yi could clearly feel that the heat flow in his body, which was not huge to begin with, had slightly increased.

"This speed is indeed too slow." Shi Yi thought and shook his head.

Shi Yi didn't think much about it. After getting up and washing up, he started jogging in the campus in the early morning. After he felt a little hot and sweaty, he stopped exercising. Now his exercise was more to comb his meridians. It was enough when he felt the qi and blood were mobilized.

When he arrived at the cafeteria, Yu Xiaogang was already sitting on the second floor on time, and the breakfast in front of him had changed from the usual one-person portion to the two-person portion.

"Good morning, teacher." Shi Yi greeted politely.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Shi Yi sitting in front of him with sweat all over his forehead, nodded slightly and said: "Yes, even if you become a soul master, you must have a good body. This is a good habit." "Aren't you thinking about what dangers you may encounter in the future? It's important to save your life." Shi Yi smiled and said in line with Yu Xiaogang's idea.

Seeing Shi Yi's annoying expression, Yu Xiaogang surprisingly did not refute. He nodded in approval and said, "Yes, the most important thing in the world of soul masters is to protect yourself. Let's eat. After that, we will officially start studying."

"No problem." Shi Yi agreed and started to eat.

After eating, Shi Yi followed Yu Xiaogang to his room, and Yu Xiaogang took a very thick book from the bookshelf.

Shi Yi was waiting for Yu Xiaogang's lecture, but Yu Xiaogang looked hesitant.

"Teacher, what's wrong?" Shi Yi whispered to Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang sighed slightly and said, "Xiao Yi, I have been thinking about your training plan yesterday, but after thinking for a long time, I gave up."

Shi Yi looked surprised and asked, "Teacher, why is this happening?"

Yu Xiaogang raised his hands slightly, and his originally depressed look suddenly became bright. He clasped his hands in front of his chest, then quickly spread them downwards, "Come out, Luo Sanpao."

With a "puff", a stream of lavender soul power separated from Yu Xiaogang's palms. Shi Yi only felt a soul power fluctuation coming from the master's body, and there was already a creature in front of him.

It looks like a dog, but its size is more like a pig. The length is over 1.5 meters, and the waist circumference is probably about the same.

It had lavender fur all over its body, two small ears drooping, and a pair of big deep blue eyes blinking with a gentle look. Its fat body twisted, and its fat buttocks swayed from side to side. Its four short and thick legs made it hard to imagine how slowly it moved.

There was a round bump on the top of its head, and no one knew what it was. As soon as it appeared, it ran towards Yu Xiaogang and rubbed its big head against the master's legs.

Two halos rose from under the Grandmaster's feet and moved back and forth on his body. The halos were all yellow, obviously hundred-year soul rings.

Shi Yi looked at Luo Sanpao and pretended to be surprised and said, "Teacher, this is..."

"This is my martial soul. You can call it Luo Sanpao, or you can just call it Sanpao. Xiaoyi, now do you understand why I accepted you as my disciple?" Yu Xiaogang sighed softly.

Shi Yi nodded slightly.

Yu Xiaogang continued, "Originally, I was planning to teach you everything I learned bit by bit, but after my brief understanding of you yesterday, I gave up this idea. You are very insightful and have many different perspectives on things. This is an extremely precious quality for a scholar who studies martial spirit theory. I don't want to destroy this precious quality in you. Maybe I am old and know more. I have been constrained by my own experience in this aspect of research. If I teach you everything, maybe you will become another me. Do you understand what I mean?"

Shi Yi looked at Yu Xiaogang and nodded gently again. This was also the difference between him and Tang San. Tang San was a person who respected his teachers very much. Even if Yu Xiaogang's theories were wrong, he would still regard them as the guiding principles.

"So, I don't plan to teach you, but you can choose the books in this room that you are interested in and study on your own. If you break free from the shackles in the future, maybe I can benefit from your success." Yu Xiaogang said, his eyes full of expectation.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yi looked at Yu Xiaogang quietly, and suddenly felt that having such a cheap teacher seemed to be a good choice.

"Of course." Shi Yi looked at Yu Xiaogang and responded seriously.

Yu Xiaogang didn't say much, picked up the thick book he had just taken from the bookshelf, and handed it to Shi Yi.

"This is what you wanted to study yesterday. Although your current knowledge reserves are insufficient, you can look up books. You can also ask me if you have any questions or knowledge you don't understand. I will answer you at any time." Yu Xiaogang whispered to Shi Yi.

Shi Yi didn't say much after hearing this. He took the book from Yu Xiaogang's hand and sat down at random. What surprised Shi Yi was that Yu Xiaogang was not idle either. Just like himself yesterday, he was teaching Luo Sanpao to read.

As if sensing Shi Yi's gaze, a trace of unnaturalness flashed across Yu Xiaogang's face. Shi Yi smiled and began to look at Yu Xiaogang's unfinished research.

Shi Yi didn't read too much nonsense, but instead fixed his eyes on the drawings in the book. If Wang Sheng saw the drawings in Yu Xiaogang's book, he would be surprised to find that the little man drawn on Yu Xiaogang's drawing was extremely similar to the little man drawn by Shi Yi.

Shi Yi looked at the flow of soul power in the meridians on the blueprint. He had to say that it was already quite good that Yu Xiaogang could research to this point. At least when most people were still using meditation, he knew about the existence of meridians and blockages, which was the end mentioned in the information.

Although there are a lot of incomplete parts of the twelve main meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians in this blueprint, Shi Yi discovered that there is a place on the blueprint where the two ends of the soul power are very close. If Yu Xiaogang's talent is better and there is no blockage in that place, he might be able to create a technique with a complete cycle.

With this in mind, Shi Yi also began to experiment. He wanted to create a martial art. The most important thing was to find a soul power circulation that suited his own body. Everyone's body was different, and the meridians that contained impurities were also different. When one's own soul power was strong, these blockages could be broken through, expanding the circulation of soul power and making the soul power flow more smoothly in the body.

"If you want to form an internal circulation, you should start from the Dantian. This is also the most suitable place for a soul master to condense the first soul core. Since I can awaken my soul power, it means that the soul power can still barely flow from the body into the blue crystal ball that tests the soul power." Shi Yi said secretly in his heart.

Thinking of this, Shi Yi slowly put down the information in his hand, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes and felt the tiny flow of heat in his body.

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(End of this chapter)