Carving Flowers

Looking at the Metal Ball in his hand, Chen Feng felt a strange sense of peace.

Fortunately, although this is a fantasy world, it still adheres to some basic logic.

At least it won't be like a wild fantasy where a piece of metal mysteriously disappears.

Then Chen Feng's worldview will truly be shattered completely, and it's unknown when it will be able to be rebuilt.

Now, although Artificial Soul Bone are amazing, Chen Feng can still explain the reasoning behind them.

If the Metal Ball is likened to a wooden stick, then the previous Soul Bone is like a marshmallow.

The cotton candy making machine (Silver Electric Flying Snake) is used to make syrup from white sugar (Soul Beast's Soul Power, Life Force, etc.), and then the syrup is released and stuck onto the wooden stick (Metal Ball).

In this way, the cotton candy (Soul Bone) was naturally completed.

Because of this process, there are some subtle differences between artificial and natural Soul Bone Soul Bone.

After a natural Soul Bone, nothing remains, while after Artificial Soul Bone, the Metal Ball that serves as the receiving element will reappear.

This makes sense.

This also confirms Chen Feng's previous conclusion that the essence of Soul Bone is energy.

More accurately, it is an energy with a special circuit, and the Soul Skill carried by the Soul Bone should originate from this special circuit.

So, is the essence of Soul Ring the same? Are Soul Ring and Soul Bone actually the same thing? Chen Feng began to ponder this question.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Feng released his Soul Ring and said to Tang San:

"Xiao San, can you see the circuits within the Soul Ring?"

Tang San observed carefully for a while with his Purple Demon Eye, then shook his head.

"You can't see anything? Are you guessing that Soul Ring, like Soul Bone, are also composed of circuits and energy?"

"That's certainly a possibility. Judging from how I obtained my Third Soul Ring, it's quite likely." Chen Feng nodded and said.

Xiao Wu once said that the process of Self-Condensed Spirit Ring is actually copying a certain operating route from the target Soul Beast's body.

Chen Feng believes that this operating route is the circuit within the Soul Beast's body.

Therefore, it's quite possible that Soul Ring and Soul Bone are actually the same thing.

However, the circuits in Soul Ring are relatively incomplete, while the circuits in Soul Bone are more complete.

This also explains why, if you obtain Soul Ring and Soul Bone from the same type of Soul Beast, the Soul Skill of the Soul Ring will not be the same as those of the Soul Bone.

Furthermore, the Soul Skill within the Soul Ring will be enhanced to a certain extent.

This is because the latter includes the former, so identical Soul Skill will be superimposed, leaving only different Soul Skill.

Thinking about this, Chen Feng felt a sudden sense of clarity.

If his thinking is correct, then he has already figured out the essence of Soul Ring and Soul Bone.

The only problem is that the circuits within these two individuals and the Soul Beast cannot be observed, but this is less of a problem and more of a mercy the world shows to the Soul Beast community.

This is because only in this way can the Soul Beast group have value; otherwise, the extinction of the Soul Beast would be inevitable.

Even Chen Feng's research will become a driving force.

Therefore, Chen Feng doesn't intend to spend time and effort solving this problem; he'll just leave this black box as it is.

The current achievements are sufficient for his needs.

What Chen Feng needs to consider next is how to utilize these achievements to bring a better New Order to the Douluo World.

While Chen Feng was exploring the truth in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, his classmates were also beginning their training at the Academy.

One morning, the Grandmaster gathered the former Shrek students in a clearing at the edge of the forest and then announced something.

"Starting today, we will begin a special training program. This training will be very difficult for you, so please be mentally prepared."

Oscar raised his hand and asked in confusion:

"Grandmaster, aren't Bro Feng participating in this special training? Should we wait until they come back before starting?"

"They no longer need this special training, and I'll explain why later," the Grandmaster said.

"So what is the content of this special training?" Ma Hongjun asked curiously.

The Grandmaster smiled and took out a bowl from his Storage Soul Tool.

"Before we begin training, let's play a little game. Who can break this bowl?"

"Isn't that simple?" Ma Hongjun said dismissively.

"I mean, without using any Soul Skill or Soul Bone abilities, and without touching it with your body or any tools, you must break it," the Grandmaster said calmly.

"Little Fatty, do you want to give it a try? If you do it, I'll treat you to a big meal."

"Let's give it a try." Ma Hongjun's interest was piqued at the mention of a lavish meal.

The Grandmaster placed the bowl in his hand on a large rock not far away, while Ma Hongjun stretched out his hands and began to exert his energy on the bowl from a distance.

However, it is clear that with the limitations mentioned by the Grandmaster, breaking this bowl has become a very difficult task.

"How can this be done?" Meng Yiran couldn't help but ask upon seeing this.

"Use Soul Power," Oscar said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Oscar's reminder, Ma Hongjun immediately released his Soul Power towards the bowl in front of him.

With a loud "bang," the bowl flew high into the air and then crashed onto the grass with a thud.

"That's not difficult at all," Ma Hongjun said smugly, crossing his arms.

"Fatty, the bowl isn't broken yet," Oscar reminded him, pointing to the bowl that had flown off.

Ma Hongjun looked over there and discovered that the bowl was indeed still intact.

"Wow! Is the quality really that good?" Ma Hongjun was dumbfounded.

"It's because it landed on the grass, isn't it?" Bai Chenxiang looked at the ground beneath her feet. "Grandmaster, you must have chosen this spot on purpose."

The Grandmaster smiled and said:

Anyone else want to give it a try?

"I'll do it." Dai Mubai went up confidently, but soon encountered the same situation Ma Hongjun.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun immediately grinned, "Boss Dai, this won't do either."

"Get out of here!" Dai Mubai roared in anger and embarrassment.

Oscar picked up the bowl that had flown away again, looked it over, and said with some doubt:

"Is this bowl fake?"

The Grandmaster did not respond to the question. He took the bowl back and placed it on the large rock. His gaze swept across the crowd and landed on Bai Chenxiang.

"Bai Chenxiang, why don't you give it a try?"

"Okay." Bai Chenxiang nodded and then stepped forward.

She took a deep breath, recalling the feeling of releasing Feather of Wind as she usually did, and aimed her hand at the bowl in front of her.

With a crisp "crack," the bowl shattered instantly.

Dai Mubai, who was dealing with Ma Hongjun, heard the commotion and looked over, then froze in surprise.

He released Ma Hongjun, who was being held captive by the thug, and couldn't help but ask in confusion:

"Why? Xiangxiang is two levels below me."

"I recalled the feeling of releasing the Feather of Wind before, and then I succeeded," Bai Chenxiang explained.

"Release the Feather of Wind?" Dai Mubai's eyes flickered slightly, as if he were deep in thought.

"Student Bai is very clever," the Grandmaster praised. "Actually, the purpose of this test is to observe everyone's ability to control their Soul Power, and in this aspect, archers have a considerable advantage. As long as they master the method, they can complete the test."

"I'm a marksman too, so why can't I be one?" Ma Hongjun asked, puzzled.

"I said you need to master the method."

"Grandmaster means is that you're too stupid," Dai Mubai added with pinpoint accuracy.

"You haven't succeeded yet, have you? How dare you say that to me?" Ma Hongjun said angrily.

"Hmph! I wasn't paying attention just now. I'll do it again and show you." Dai Mubai stood down next to the big rock.

The Grandmaster raised an eyebrow, said nothing, and simply placed another bowl on the stone.

Dai Mubai stretched out his hands towards the bowl in front of him again, but unlike before, this time his hands were in a claw shape.

"Bang!" A louder noise than the one from Bai Chenxiang rang out, and the bowl in front of Dai Mubai shattered into many pieces, which flew out in all directions.

"Ouch, Boss Dai, take it easy!" Oscar complained as he was hit by a flying piece of debris.

The others were also hit by pieces of debris, but none of them were seriously injured.

"Sorry, I used too much force." Dai Mubai realized he had made a mistake and quickly apologized.

The Grandmaster looked at the marks Dai Mubai had made on the stone, said nothing, and then took out another bowl, asking the rest of the people to test it one by one.

While observing the group undergoing the tests, the Grandmaster explained:

"Generally speaking, the Martial Soul of Tool-Type Spirit Master is formed outside the body, so these Soul Master are more conscious of controlling their Soul Power. The same is true for Soul Master with external Soul Skill. Archers can basically be classified into the latter category of Soul Master."

"For example, Bai Chenxiang and Dai Mubai both possess external Soul Skill, so once they found a way, they were able to successfully break the bowl. Soul Master who don't fit either of these categories are relatively weak in controlling their Soul Power."

Ma Hongjun scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.

Oscar, Meng Yiran, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing, who failed the test, remained silent.

However, just as the Grandmaster finished speaking, the sound of the bowl shattering rang out once again.

Standing in front of the large rock at this moment was Gu Yue Ling.

"Why?" Ma Hongjun, his face filled with disbelief.

"It seems that Gu Yue Ling has a high talent for controlling Soul Power." A hint of surprise flashed in the Grandmaster's eyes.

"Lion's Roar can be considered an external Soul Skill, right? That might be the reason," Gu Yue Ling said calmly.

"Actually... never mind, perhaps so." The Grandmaster hesitated, then stopped himself from speaking.

But Oscar said with some doubt:

"But Lion's Roar is produced by the mouth. You just stretched out your hand towards the bowl. Can that be considered a reason for Lion's Roar?"

"I am exceptionally talented." Gu Yue Ling glanced at him and returned to the group.

"Okay." Oscar didn't say anything more.

The Grandmaster coughed lightly and said:

"Now that you all understand your own situation, I will train your Soul Power control to achieve a more precise and sustained effect with limited Soul Power."

"Taking this opportunity, each of you should learn at least one new skill besides your Soul Skill."

"Isn't that Self-Created Soul Skill?" Everyone was shocked.

"What should we do?" Dai Mubai asked.

"Hmm," the Grandmaster pondered for a moment, then took out two paintings.

"I want to enjoy such a sumptuous feast in such a luxurious restaurant."

A moment of silence fell over everyone. Ning Rongrong stepped forward to examine the contents of the two paintings, then waved her hand and said:

"That's simple. I'll have my family build a luxurious restaurant according to the design in the drawing, and then hire the best chef from the mainland to cook a meal."

This time, the Grandmaster fell silent.

He coughed twice and said:

"You can't ask your family for help; this is part of your training. So you have to do everything yourselves, which means you'll need to help me cook and build the house."

Everyone was stunned, as if struck by lightning.

The Grandmaster looked at Dai Mubai and said:

"Dai Mubai, your task is to carve patterns on Tofu. You need to carve the names of all the people from the Shrek Academy on each piece of Tofu Tofu, one name per piece."

"It doesn't seem too difficult." Dai Mubai nodded.

"Wait, I'm not finished yet." The Grandmaster smiled slightly. "My requirements for you are the same as during the previous test: you cannot use any Soul Skill or Soul Bone abilities, nor can you touch the Tofu with your body or any tools. You must complete the carving under these conditions."

Dai Mubai was dumbfounded. "How is this possible? How can Soul Power perform such precise tasks?"

"This is the problem you need to solve," the Grandmaster said with a smile. "Just a heads-up, you shouldn't try using Tofu directly at first."

"I have money; I can buy as much Tofu as I want," Dai Mubai said.

The Grandmaster shook his head. "What I'm afraid of is that you'll ruin all the Tofu on the market, and then it'll affect other people's meals."

"Then what are we going to practice with if we don't buy Tofu?" Dai Mubai spread his hands.

The Grandmaster pointed to Oscar, "Practice on Oscar's Tofu. Once you've mastered that, then you can start on regular Tofu."

"Boss Dai, please have this." Oscar handed over a piece of Tofu with a grin.

Dai Mubai took the Tofu, placed it on the stone, and held up a finger towards it.

However, the moment he released even a trace of his Soul Power, the poor Tofu shattered completely.

"My Tofu! You're so pitiful!" Oscar let out a wail, lying on the big rock and mourning his Tofu.

"Why are you being so dramatic!" Dai Mubai said through gritted teeth. "And is your Tofu of really that bad quality? How come it crumbled so easily?"

Oscar looked completely innocent. "Boss Dai, to be honest, you're really wronging me. This is Tofu, not steel. How sturdy can it be?"

While Dai Mubai was furious at Oscar's Tofu antics, the Grandmaster had already begun arranging the training for the others.

For Ma Hongjun, whose Soul Power control skills were extremely poor and who only knew how to release Soul Power randomly, the Grandmaster assigned him to be in charge of tending the fire.

However, the food needs to be cooked at different temperatures according to the requirements.