Douluo Continent: Heavenly Pill Demon Tiger

Chapter 237 Condensing the Soul Core and Abyss Demon Core

Dai Youheng nodded, his face showing little surprise. With the special characteristic of the Star Luo Spirit Pearl that could directly transform into a soul core, coupled with the "Spiritual Pivot Qi Guiding Technique," condensing a soul core wouldn't be too difficult for anyone who wasn't an idiot.

Moreover, Ling Ya is already a titled Douluo expert with profound soul power; he only needs to learn to control it skillfully.

Youheng calmly pressed on, "Tell me in detail the specific sensations of soul power flowing through the meridians when you circulate the 'Spiritual Pivot Qi Guiding Technique,' especially the subtle changes when breaking through barriers and condensing the soul core, the feeling of soul power compression, the need for precise control, and the key points of balance when the two soul cores initially resonate."

He taught Lingya this method partly to help him improve his strength, and partly to take this opportunity to conduct a crucial experiment.

Because he himself also wanted to condense his first soul core. After all, Huo Yuhao was able to condense his first soul core as a Soul Saint, so he naturally could too.

However, he was cautious by nature and was about to face the critical moment of condensing his first soul core. Although the technique was profound, he had no one to guide him.

Allowing Ling Ya, a titled Douluo, to try it out first, and to experience and provide feedback on all the insights, difficulties, and even risks he encountered during the process, would be an invaluable experience for him.

This is far more intuitive and reliable than working in isolation or reading rigid descriptions of techniques.

Ling Ya immediately understood the young master's profound meaning and dared not conceal anything. He recounted all his insights from the entire process in detail.

From the initial stagnation in guiding soul power to the exhilarating feeling of breakthrough, from the critical state of energy compression to the insights into maintaining balance, everything was shared without reservation.

Dai Youheng listened intently, occasionally raising key questions to guide Ling Ya to think more deeply.

Inside the quiet room, it seemed to have turned into an academic discussion about the application of advanced soul power, and the leader was none other than this young master who, despite his young age, already had a deep understanding of the essence of power.

As night deepened, all was quiet in Xingluo City, but in this secluded room, a force that would shape the future was quietly growing stronger.

Dai Youheng held his breath and focused intently, repeatedly rehearsing the insights on soul core condensation he had gained from Ling Ya. Every detail, every understanding of the subtle control over soul power, was analyzed, absorbed, and integrated into his own understanding.

"It's time."

He silently chanted in his heart, then his eyes snapped open. His once deep eyes had transformed into two bottomless, pitch-black demonic pupils, with faint dark golden patterns flowing around their edges. The phantom of the Abyss Demon Tiger silently emerged from behind him, not roaring to the sky, but crouching in a posture of poised attack, radiating a chilling, eerie glow that illuminated the entire room as if it were the depths of the underworld.

Dai Youheng slowly raised her right hand, her movements so gentle as if she were afraid of disturbing something.

At his fingertips, a wisp of viscous, ink-like liquid soul power flowed out silently, without a trace of energy leakage. This was not a simple release of soul power, but rather the primordial power he had highly compressed and purified by using the exquisite qi control method of the "Golden Gang Evil-Repelling Body," which transcended the understanding of this world.

As he focused his mind, the wisp of liquid soul power floated up as if it had a life of its own, and began to slowly rotate an inch above his palm.

At first, it was like a drop of ink falling into water, creating tiny ripples; gradually, the rotation speed increased, forming a small black vortex. Dai Youheng remained calm and continued to inject pure liquid soul power into the center of the vortex at a constant rate.

Nana held her breath, standing in the corner, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

She had personally witnessed Title Douluo condensing their soul cores, and they were all extremely cautious, walking on thin ice, fearing that their soul power would go out of control and backfire on them. She had never seen anyone like Dai Youheng, who seemed not to be breaking through cultivation barriers, but rather sculpting a fine work of art, calm and composed, handling everything with ease.

The vortex generated a powerful centripetal force as it spun at high speed, causing the liquid soul power inside to be extremely compressed. Even more astonishingly, Dai Youheng did not stop injecting soul power; instead, while compressing it, he precisely controlled the new soul power to merge into the core, making the light at the center of the vortex increasingly profound, and its texture began to undergo a fundamental change.

"It's starting! Soul power is transforming from liquid to solid!" Nana couldn't help but exclaim in her heart.

This is a sign of the emergence of the rudimentary soul core, a realm that can usually only be reached when a soul master breaks through level ninety and their soul and soul power undergo a qualitative change. Yet Dai Youheng, with only the body of a soul saint, has already glimpsed this realm, and the process is so stable that it far exceeds her understanding.

Under extreme compression and continuous energy infusion, the black vortex core gradually condensed into a jet-black sphere the size of a pigeon's egg.

The surface of the sphere is not smooth, but has countless fine dark gold patterns that are naturally formed, like the runes of some ancient demon god, slowly flowing and emitting a strange suction force that devours everything.

The instant the solid soul core took shape, a sudden change occurred.

Within the quiet room, it was as if an invisible black hole had been created out of thin air. The primordial energy between heaven and earth emitted a silent hiss, surging wildly towards the nascent soul core, forming a visible energy tide.

The soul core, like a thirsty beast, greedily devoured all energy, its volume slowly expanding at an imperceptible rate, and the dark gold patterns on its surface becoming increasingly clear and bright.

A satisfied smile curved Dai Youheng's lips. But he didn't stop; the demonic light in his eyes intensified. He knew that the initial size and quality of the soul core directly determined the upper limit of its future potential.

When ordinary Title Douluo condense their soul cores, they mostly passively wait for the soul core to absorb soul power and stabilize itself, and the size of the soul core that can be formed is limited.

And he wants to take the initiative to shape it!

"Freeze!"

With a low shout, the surging abyssal soul power within Dai Youheng's body, like a bursting dam, was no longer a trickle but transformed into a solid black pillar of light, forcefully injecting into the soul core that was devouring the elemental power of heaven and earth!

This is an extremely dangerous act; the slightest mistake could lead to instability or even collapse of the soul core structure. However, Dai Youheng's control over his own soul power has reached a state of perfection. The "Spiritual Pivot Qi Guiding Technique" is operated to its limit, and every bit of soul power injected is just right, perfectly integrated into the growth rhythm of the soul core. Not only does it not cause any conflict, but it is like the most fertile nutrients, urging the soul core to grow at an astonishing speed.

Ling Ya watched with great excitement. He had been extremely careful when he condensed his second soul core, barely succeeding only with the help of the Star Luo Spirit Pearl. He had never imagined that someone could so domineeringly nourish a soul core with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

He could clearly sense that the energy density and profound aura contained in Dai Youheng's soul core, which was still forming, far exceeded that of his own icy soul core.

Time passed amidst the silent yet intense surge of energy. A light sheen of sweat appeared on Dai Youheng's forehead; such precise and intense manipulation was an immense test of his mental strength and self-control.

But his eyes remained sharp as knives, and his output of soul power was terrifyingly stable.

After an unknown amount of time, when the last stream of pure abyssal soul power was injected into it, the soul core finally stopped expanding.

It hovered silently in front of Dai Youheng, about the size of a fist, its entire body displaying a deep dark gold color, no longer simply black. On the surface of the soul core, the rune-like patterns had already merged into one, forming a complex and majestic pattern, faintly echoing the Abyss Demon Tiger Void behind him.

It no longer frantically absorbs external energy, but instead pulsates gently in a constant and restrained rhythm.

A domineering aura, far more vast and refined than that of an ordinary Soul Saint, slowly emanated from Dai Youheng.

"It's done!" Ling Ya couldn't help but exclaim softly, his voice filled with joy and undisguised shock. He could feel that once this Abyss Demon Core was activated, it would not only greatly enhance the young master's cultivation speed, but also allow him to devour the opponent's soul power in battle to nourish himself, which was truly heaven-defying.

Dai Youheng reached out and gestured, and the dark golden abyss demon core transformed into a stream of light, quietly disappearing into his abdomen.

Instantly, the black light surrounding him receded completely, and his eyes returned to normal, but his overall demeanor became even more profound, like a bottomless abyss.

He felt the soul core within his body, perfectly integrated with him and containing boundless potential, and a joyful smile finally appeared on his face. The initial formation of the soul core not only meant a qualitative leap in his total soul power and recovery ability, but also represented a solid and crucial step he had taken towards the pinnacle of power.

With the competition approaching, this is undoubtedly one of his most powerful trump cards.

Inside the quiet room, Nana and Lingya exchanged a glance, both seeing immense awe and excitement in each other's eyes. Following such a young master, even if the road ahead was fraught with thorns, it would surely be magnificent and unforgettable.