Douluo Continent: The Peerless Tang Sect, Angels and Rakshasa Return

Chapter 209 - Soul Core Condensation

"After reaching the ninth ring of cultivation, the soul power is compressed from a liquid state into a solid state and will be immersed in the soul master's dantian. This is what we call the soul core."

"As the Soul Core rotates continuously, it absorbs external Soul Power through the Soul Master and supplies it to the Soul Master. Both its combat power and recovery ability are much stronger than before."

"After soul power solidifies, the human body cannot circulate solid soul power within the body. Therefore, the only option is to decompose the solid soul power into particles and then drive it with a mixture of gaseous and liquid soul power."

"This method is not only dangerous, but also extremely dangerous!"

Zhang Peng used three dangers in a row to point out the unreliability of this method, which made Qian Lingyun think deeply:

Ten thousand years ago, titled Douluo did not have soul cores, yet they could still cultivate after reaching the ninth ring. In later generations, after titled Douluo acquired soul cores, the number of titled Douluo and Super Douluo increased significantly.

Even the gap between titled Douluo of the same level has widened.

From this perspective, the Soul Core is indeed a product of its time, and overall, its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

If she doesn't use the soul core to accelerate cultivation, but only to store soul power and sustain in battle, does that mean she can increase the amount of her own soul power compression while reducing her cultivation speed?

And to a certain extent, it has become far ahead of others with its reserves of soul power.

Huo Yuhao was able to condense a soul core at the seventh ring, so why can't she?

Just then, Wu Yun reached out and a ball of black light appeared out of thin air in his palm.

It was a black sphere of light that looked almost solid.

Dark-type soul power—this is the solidified soul power of the dark cloud itself!

"Look," Wu Yun's eyes flashed, and the soul power ball in his palm began to collapse inward, instantly forming a small black hole.

The terrifying suction force, coupled with the high-speed rotation of the black hole itself, caused the primordial energy of heaven and earth in the air to be frantically poured inward.

After confirming that Qian Lingyun had seen it clearly, Wu Yun dispersed the black hole in his hand!

"Then, according to my method, what else is needed besides sufficient energy to condense the soul core at the seventh ring?" Qian Lingyun asked.

"Naturally, it's spiritual power," Shangguan Wei'er answered Qian Lingyun's question from a distance, explaining with a hint of pride.

"There are very few spirit attribute soul masters, but once a spirit attribute soul master can become a titled Douluo, then it is almost certain that they will become a Super Douluo. This is because we spirit attribute soul masters have much stronger control over our soul power than ordinary soul masters."

"In other words, you can become a Super Douluo in the future!" Qian Lingyun's eyes twitched slightly, thinking: Good heavens, this is like finding a treasure! I just wanted to find someone to do the work, who knew I'd end up with a future Super Douluo!

"I reckon I should be able to before I die of old age!" Shangguan Wei'er replied with a forced smile.

"When compressing soul power, in addition to mental strength, the physical strength of the soul master is also very important."

The dark clouds interrupted their pointless conversation and continued their explanation:

"Our bodies as Soul Masters are like containers for storing Soul Power. When Soul Power transforms from a liquid to a solid state, it generates enormous energy. If the body is not strong enough, it will explode and die."

"Physical fitness!"

Qian Lingyun thought for a moment, then gave herself a thumbs up: "I think it's alright."

Dark Cloud: "I don't think this will work..."

Zhang Peng took a few steps forward, stopping Wu Yun who was still trying to dissuade him, and said awkwardly:

"Holy Maiden, since you are confident in yourself and have a Title Douluo of the Mental Realm protecting you, Wu Yun and I will guard you. You can try to condense your soul core. Don't worry, with us by your side, we will absolutely guarantee your safety."

Seeing this, Qian Lingyun was overjoyed. She flicked out a six-pointed star to send the bewildered Nan Shuishui into the undead demiplane. She stood up, cupped her hands, and said, "Thank you for your kindness, three elders. Shall we begin now?"

"Okay, please."

Wu Yun was already used to Qian Lingyun's bizarre actions. He simply stood up and gestured for Qian Lingyun to begin.

After sitting cross-legged, Qian Lingyun calmed her mind and closed her eyes to regulate her breathing and adjust her state.

When she opened her eyes again, a hazy purple tinge had appeared in her dark red eyes.

In the blink of an eye, Qian Lingyun's dark purple soul power began to flow out.

Because her soul power is liquid, like a bottle of fine wine, under her firm control of her mental power, not a single bit of soul power leaks out.

The clear and transparent soul power gradually increased and began to float up from Qian Lingyun's palm, slowly rotating.

Under her control, the rotation speed of the soul power began to increase, and at the same time, it began to slowly compress. With the compression process, Qian Lingyun gradually increased the amount of soul power injected.

The liquid soul power became increasingly viscous, but remained as clear as amethyst.

"Increase the rotation speed!" Shangguan Wei'er whispered a reminder.

Under Qian Lingyun's deliberate control, the rotation speed of the soul power was constantly increasing.

If other seven-ring Soul Masters released their Soul Power outside their bodies in this way, without using a Soul Skill, the most direct effect would be that the liquid Soul Power would quickly vaporize and dissipate into the air.

However, Qian Lingyun's control over her soul power had reached a rare level. Not only did her soul power not show any signs of vaporization, but the purity of her soul power also amazed the three of them.

As time passed, the liquid soul power gradually solidified.

However, Qian Lingyun did not look relaxed. She knew that the real challenge had only just begun.

This exquisite control and purity of soul power is something that even some super Douluo would find difficult to achieve.

However, Qian Lingyun did it right in front of them, despite having a cultivation level of seven rings.

This really made them feel ashamed.

Compress, compress, compress again, rotate, rotate, rotate again.

Gradually, the solidified soul power took full shape, and the funnel-shaped black hole revealed its power as soon as it appeared.

Its absorption rate of external spiritual energy is extremely strong. The terrifying suction force spreads outwards directly.

The distorted light patterns around the solidified soul power became increasingly obvious, and the intense suction not only attracted the surrounding heaven and earth elemental power, but also absorbed Qian Lingyun's own soul power.

Throughout this continuous absorption process, Qian Lingyun continued to pour soul power into it with a blank expression.

Time passed second by second. With the continuous absorption of solid soul power, Qian Lingyun had roughly understood the basic process of the first half. She whispered to the people around her, "Alright, we can stop now."

"No, the solidified soul power in its current state is too unstable; it needs to dissipate slowly!"

Shangguan Wei'er was slightly taken aback. She was about to remind Qian Lingyun that this thing would become very unstable if it lost control, and might even explode.

However, she witnessed something shocking once again.

A gray door appeared silently in front of Qian Lingyun. As soon as Qian Lingyun threw the solid soul power in her hand into it, the door disappeared on the spot!

What we expected—a huge explosion or something—did not happen!

Only three titled Douluo remained, staring at each other in bewilderment, questioning their very existence.

"Calm down, it's basic stuff!" Qian Lingyun stood up nonchalantly, clapped her hands lightly, and reassured everyone, "Everyone, take a short rest. Once my soul power recovers, I'd like to try again."

(End of this chapter)