"Xiao San, do you still remember the First Soul Ring Yu Cheng absorbed?"
Yu Xiaogang said excitedly.
"I remember. It was a Ghost Vine."
Tang San nodded.
That Ghost Vine had originally been Yu Xiaogang's preparation for him. To fight over the soul beast, Yu Xiaogang had fought Yu Cheng—and lost.
Tang San naturally remembered it clearly.
Yu Xiaogang picked up Yu Cheng's Theory and flipped to the first page.
"The book says that after taking Whale Rubber, the limit for the First Soul Ring is six hundred years. But clearly, the Ghost Vine Yu Cheng absorbed exceeded that number."
"In theoretical research, every number must be rigorous."
Yu Xiaogang spoke seriously.
He recalled the scene when he had published his theory.
At the time, the Soul Master world generally believed the limit for a First Soul Ring was four hundred and twenty years. But after repeated calculations, he had finally arrived at the most accurate number: four hundred and twenty-three years!
The release of that theory had caused widespread influence across the continent!
"According to my calculations, after absorbing Whale Rubber, the limit for the First Soul Ring should be six hundred and twenty-three years. Clearly, Yu Cheng's Theory contains a major error."
Yu Xiaogang said confidently.
Tang San nodded as he carefully recalled the scene from back then.
That Ghost Vine had six branches at its roots. Although the seventh branch had not fully formed, half of it had already emerged.
Without a doubt, the Ghost Vine was more than six hundred years old.
"Teacher, are you planning to correct Yu Cheng's Theory?"
Tang San asked.
After Yu Cheng's Theory was published, Yu Xiaogang had been despondent for a long time, only improving somewhat recently.
Seeing his teacher regain his confidence, Tang San was naturally happy for him.
"That's right."
Yu Xiaogang nodded.
"Not only is the data for the First Soul Ring incorrect, but Yu Cheng's Theory also has problems with its estimated age limits for every Soul Ring!"
"As a theoretical researcher, I believe Yu Cheng is highly unqualified!"
Yu Xiaogang changed the subject. "Unfortunately, I don't have Spirit Hall's experimental data, so I can only calculate the most accurate limit for the First Soul Ring. As for the Second and Third Soul Rings, there's nothing I can do."
Tang San stroked his chin. "Teacher, Yu Cheng stayed in Fasnuo City for some time. Why don't you go there and ask around?"
"That's right!"
Yu Xiaogang suddenly realized.
Without experimental data, he could borrow someone else's to study!
However, the place he thought of was not Fasnuo Main Hall, but Spirit City.
Yu Xiaogang planned to seek Bibi Dong's help. Back then, Bibi Dong had assisted in publishing his Ten Great Theories.
"Xiao San, I'm going on a long journey. Train properly at the academy."
"Yes."
Sunset Forest.
Yu Cheng opened his eyes to find the Imperial Dou Team staring at him nervously.
"Yu Cheng, you succeeded!"
Osler said excitedly.
"A Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring... you actually absorbed one successfully!"
Yu Tianheng sighed.
Yu Cheng's Theory had already mentioned the possibility of a Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring, but when Yu Cheng truly achieved it, everyone was still deeply shocked.
Their previous understanding had been completely shattered.
They all had a feeling that more geniuses would emerge in the future, absorbing Thousand-Year Second Soul Rings.
"Yu Cheng, what is your Soul Skill?"
Dugu Yan asked.
The others also looked at him curiously. A Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring was bound to grant a powerful Soul Skill!
Yu Cheng smiled and said loudly, "I can continuously consume Soul Power to provide an Energy Shield."
"While the shield is active, it reflects thirty percent of physical attacks received. If it suffers an energy attack, it can convert thirty percent of that energy into Soul Power."
"Fuck!"
Osler could not help blurting out.
According to Spirit Hall's statistics, absorbing a soul beast like Spike Thorn would most likely grant one of three Soul Skills.
The first was defense, derived from its tough outer skin.
The second was devouring, derived from the thorns at its roots and their ability to absorb blood.
A small number of Soul Masters would gain poison.
Ordinary Soul Masters could only obtain one ability, yet Yu Cheng's Second Soul Skill perfectly combined the first two traits.
"As expected of a thousand-year Soul Ring!"
Dugu Yan could not help sighing.
Now that Yu Cheng had obtained his Second Soul Ring, he was qualified to train at the Great Soul Arena. Dugu Yan could already imagine the Imperial Fighting Team sweeping through their opponents with Yu Cheng's support.
"Yu Cheng, what level is your Soul Power now?"
Dugu Yan asked.
"Level twenty-two."
Yu Cheng carefully sensed his physical condition before answering with certainty.
Everyone nodded. A Thousand-Year Soul Ring contained immense energy, so gaining two levels of Soul Power at once was within their expectations.
"By the way, I just thought of something."
Osler asked, "The Energy Shield continuously consumes Soul Power. How long can you maintain it now?"
Yu Cheng stroked his chin. "About half an hour."
"That's way too amazing!"
Osler said in surprise.
In actual combat, Yu Cheng certainly could not maintain his Soul Skill at all times. But with such a powerful shield, holding out for just a few minutes at a crucial moment would be enough to tip the scales of victory.
"I meant maintaining shields on all seven of you at the same time."
Yu Cheng added.
"..."
Everyone froze for quite a while.
"Freak!"
Dugu Yan finally could not help saying it.
Royal Academy.
Training grounds.
"Well, Master Yu, you've finally come out of seclusion."
Osler looked at Yu Cheng, who had appeared on the field, and teased him.
After the team returned from the forest, Yu Cheng had rarely participated in training and spent most of his time in the dormitory.
Qin Ming had been very angry about this.
Even though Yu Cheng was highly talented, he should still obey the training schedule.
However, Yu Cheng promised that he would need no more than seven days, and after coming out of seclusion, he would definitely leave everyone stunned.
"Yu Cheng, what did you gain from this period of seclusion?"
Qin Ming walked out of the office with a stern face.
Yu Cheng smiled and took two medicine bottles from his Soul Tool, one green and one white.
"Take a look!"
Yu Cheng pulled the stopper from the small green bottle, and a fresh fragrance immediately spread through the air.
"It smells so good."
Ye Lingling took a deep breath.
"White Leaf Grass, March Flower, Moonlight Orchid..."
She named several herbs in a row.
Seeing this, Yu Cheng gave her a thumbs-up.
"As expected of a descendant of the Ye Family. Impressive!"
Ye Lingling smiled embarrassedly and asked, "Yu Cheng, what kind of pill is this? There are quite a few herbs in it that I can't identify."
"It's called the Hundred Grass Pill. It's made by combining and refining many different herbs."
Yu Cheng explained.
According to Youth Yu Cheng, this pill was the result of several years of research by him and Yang Wudi.
There was no true alchemy on Douluo Continent.
They merely kneaded dozens of herbs together into medicinal paste, then rolled it into pills.
That was precisely why Ye Lingling could identify several medicinal ingredients from the scent.
"What does this pill do?"
Osler asked curiously.
"The Hundred Grass Pill is condensed from the essence of plants and is harmless to the body. With long-term use, before level forty, it can raise Soul Power by roughly half a level every two years."
Yu Cheng explained with a smile.
"Such a wonderful thing exists!"
A glint flashed through Osler's eyes. "Master Yu Cheng, how many of these pills do you have? I'll take them all!"
Half a level every two years was not a strong effect, but the key was that it had no side effects!
Smack!
Dugu Yan slapped the back of his head.
"Osler, dream on. You actually want to keep them all for yourself! Do you even have your captain in your eyes?"
Osler shrank back and returned to the group.
Seeing his comical appearance, Yu Cheng's lips also curved into a faint smile.
"These pills aren't easy to make, but the herbs they require are easy to buy. Prepare the ingredients and give me some payment, and I can refine them for you."
As he spoke, Yu Cheng handed several lists to the others.
"That's great!"
Osler looked at the list and said excitedly, "Don't worry, Master Yu Cheng. You won't be short on payment!"
The others were equally enthusiastic.
If Yu Cheng's pills truly had no side effects as he claimed, then they were treasures worth a fortune!
Qin Ming no longer dwelled on Yu Cheng's training. He was even considering whether he should ask Yu Cheng to make pills for him.
"What's inside the white medicine bottle?"
Dugu Yan asked.
Yu Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, letting his gaze linger on Dugu Yan's face for a moment longer.
She finally asked!
The Hundred Grass Pill was only a gimmick. The pills in the white bottle were what he truly wanted to show everyone.
Or rather, what he had specifically prepared for Dugu Yan to see.
"White Snake Pill—the White Snake Liquid I took that day."
Yu Cheng explained.
Seven days had passed, and the side effects from the White Snake Liquid had finally eased.
"Based on my personal experience, I've found that the side effects of White Snake Pill are very minor for Soul Masters with venomous snake martial souls."
"Captain, your martial soul is the Jade Phosphorous Serpent. Would you like to try it?"
Yu Cheng spoke sincerely.
"Me?"
Dugu Yan hesitated.
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