Douluo: Tara's Mask, the Ultimate Darkness!

Chapter 118 Soul Core
"Sister Yin, have you ever heard of a soul core?"

The two sat in the tree, and Xu Xin asked a question.

Soul core?

What is a Soul Core?
Ah Yin looked puzzled; she had never heard of this thing before.

Does this have any important connection to compressing your soul power and not leveling up?
Xu Xin was very familiar with soul cores; Huo Gua had condensed a soul core when he was a Soul Saint.

How could I be inferior to him? Now that I've come to Douluo Continent, I possess a heaven-defying martial soul, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, and two million-year soul bones.

All things considered, although her cheat code wasn't as amazing as Huo Yuhao's, it wasn't bad either.

He also needs to condense his soul core when he becomes a Soul Saint, and his greatest reliance is the Ghost Shadow Kingdom.

Although it is difficult to condense a soul core when one is at the Soul Saint level, Xu Xin's physique, mental strength, and soul power have already reached their peak.

It is entirely possible to condense a soul core.

The reason why Ah Yin was not in a hurry to advance to Soul Douluo and to compress and condense her soul power was also to allow her to condense a soul core.

Xu Xin even wanted the higher-ups of the Shadow Palace to at least condense a soul core.

Although this item cannot increase a Soul Master's cultivation level, it can greatly accelerate the recovery speed of a Soul Master's Soul Power, and the Soul Core can also provide a foundation for breaking through the title.

In short, the soul core has the function of assisting cultivation, and having a soul core or not is the two key factors.

At this point in time, there are no soul cores, so breaking through the title barrier is not that difficult.

However, having an extra soul core provides an extra layer of protection during battles, and the benefits are enormous.

However, most importantly, the Soul Core can accelerate the cultivation process during the Title Conferring stage, and this alone is enough to make people flock to it.

Cultivation after level 90 is extremely difficult. Reaching the title level is already the limit for some, let alone the subsequent cultivation. It may take decades to advance even one level.

You can imagine how difficult it is.

Once a soul core is condensed, the benefits are self-evident.

Therefore, Xu Xin must condense his soul core. Imagine all his soul power, plus the energy from the exploding ring, converging into one punch. Who could withstand that kind of destructive power?
"A soul core is essentially a condensation of soul power."

"It exists in the dantian of a Soul Master and can assist in cultivation. Its role is not only reflected in cultivation, but also plays a significant role in combat."

"In short, there are many benefits, so it's all good."

"The purpose of having you compress and condense your soul power is for this."

Xu Xin gently explained while holding her hand.

With him there, he was confident he could help Ah Yin and the others condense their soul cores when they reached the Soul Saint level.

"I see. No wonder you told me not to rush to break through. If I condense a soul core, I'll be able to advance even further."

Ah Yin spoke softly. She had no doubt about Xu Xin. Since he could bring it up, he must have something to offer. She just didn't know when it could be realized.

"Yes, this thing can speed up cultivation, so you'll naturally make further progress."

"When I get back this time, I will go to the Ghost Shadow Kingdom to condense a soul core. I will help you condense one after I come out."

Xu Xin said softly, "It's all in the plan."

"Okay, I believe you can do it."

A Yin's unconditional support for Xu Xin is a testament to her trust in him.

If Xu Xin had known how to obtain soul spirits, he would have wanted to get a few himself; they're quite a valuable thing.

However, having a soul core is already quite good, not to mention that he still needs to explore and discover the soul core.

But it's still easier than getting a soul. If you want a soul, you'd have to find that giant insect, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. I just don't know if Di Tian and the others have caught it yet. I'll have to ask the auspicious beast when I get back. Last time I went to the Lake of Life, I didn't hear that guy shouting, so I guess he didn't.

After spending some time alone with him, Xu Xin went into the Ghost Shadow Kingdom to condense his soul core. However, before leaving, he told Ah Yin to keep a close eye on Tang Hao's movements and not to let them find the 100,000-year-old soul beast, so that he could finish condensing his soul core.

Within the Kingdom of Ghost Shadows.

Xu Xin plopped down on the throne. He was now wearing the Tara mask, and the surrounding darkness began to converge on him.

What attribute should the first soul core be condensed with?
Xu Xin was pondering whether it was the dark attribute or the spiritual attribute.

In terms of spiritual attributes, he can definitely condense them. He has immortal herbs, soul bones, and even a soul ring with spiritual and dark attributes.

His mental strength has now surpassed that of a Soul Saint, making it more than enough to condense a Soul Core with mental attributes.

After some thought, Xu Xin decided to first condense a soul core with a spiritual attribute. Only in this way could he achieve balance when condensing the second soul core later.

Without further ado, Xu Xin began to compress the soul power within his body, using the Ice Dragon King's torso bones as a focal point...

The gaseous soul power was continuously compressed and condensed into liquid at a speed visible to the naked eye.

A little bit, a little bit...

The soul power within Xu Xin's body was continuously compressed into liquid.

The liquid soul power was then compressed again, becoming solid soul power.

Cold sweat poured down Xu Xin's forehead as he focused his mental energy, not daring to slacken even slightly, for any mistake would lead to failure.

Fortunately, he has been compressing his soul power for more than a year and has become quite adept at it.

Strands of spiritual energy began to spread across Xu Xin's compressed soul power, the two constantly intertwining and merging, giving it attributes.

The compressed soul power began to spin rapidly, transforming into a tiny crystal core...

The terrifying darkness around him began to engulf Xu Xin, plunging him into complete darkness.

Unbeknownst to them, the nascent soul core began absorbing the surrounding dark energy to compensate for its lack of power...

The soul core, which originally only had the attribute of spirit, now has an additional attribute, which, although weak, is truly real.

Xu Xin was somewhat bewildered upon realizing this. This... is it right? A soul core with dual attributes?

Why does it feel weird?

Without thinking too much, Xu Xin intensified his efforts and condensed the soul core in one go.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

Dark energy began to surge in dramatically, and Xu Xin's spiritual power also poured into the nascent soul core.

The two energies squeezed and merged with each other, entering the soul core together.

Time passed slowly, but there was no time display in the Ghost Kingdom, so Xu Xin had no idea how much time had gone by.

Until this day, the dark energy in the Ghost Kingdom gradually dissipated, everything returned to normal, and a soul core began to swirl within Xu Xin's body.

That position was right above his chest.

It's done! It's finally done!

He had truly succeeded; the first soul core in Douluo Continent had condensed within his body.

However, Xu Xin couldn't quite understand the attributes of this soul core.

Half spiritual, half dark.

(End of this chapter)