Martial Soul

Biodata

Overview

A Martial Soul is the core power manifestation used by Soul Masters. Its quality is tied to Innate Soul Power, cultivation potential, and the number of Soul Rings a Soul Master can ultimately bear. Higher-quality Martial Souls generally support higher realms, while weaker ones can reach their limits before the seventh Soul Ring. 365

Martial Souls can exert direct pressure on other Martial Souls. Xiao Bai's Demon Soul Great White Shark Martial Soul suppresses Shui Xiuzhen's Ice Scorpion Martial Soul and is judged comparable in quality to Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix. 25

Classifications

Quality and Cultivation Limits

• Martial Soul quality normally determines Innate Soul Power: stronger Martial Souls tend to grant greater innate talent. 365
• Top-tier Martial Souls can generally support cultivation to the Soul Douluo realm, though further evolution after the seventh, eighth, or ninth Soul Ring is difficult because those rings remain within the Martial Soul's tolerance. 365
• A low-quality Martial Soul may be unable to bear a seventh Soul Ring; if its owner somehow reaches the Soul Sage realm and absorbs one, the excess power can make evolution more likely. 365
• The Deep Sea Demonic Whale is identified as a top-grade Beast Martial Soul, while its manifested aura terrifies ordinary students upon its public appearance. 2 15
• Bloodline matters among Beast Martial Souls and Soul Beasts: the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is described as possessing a superior, god-tier-like bloodline compared with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. 9

Awakening and Manifestation

Martial Souls are awakened through an awakening stone. During Na'er's awakening, the stone surrounds her before the Silver Dragon Spear materializes in her hand and enlarges into a usable weapon. 76

A Beast Martial Soul may appear as a massive projection behind its user. When Ye Wen releases the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King Martial Soul, a colossal whale manifests behind him and fills the classroom with fear and despair. 15

Innate Soul Power

• Ye Wen's transformed human form possesses Innate Full Soul Power at level 10 alongside the Deep Sea Demonic Whale Martial Soul. 2 3
• Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts that transform into humans are described as usually possessing Innate Full Soul Power. 6
• Xiao Bai is recognized as a genius after revealing Innate Soul Power level 10. 25
• Su Yuntao's original Lone Wolf Martial Soul is described as near intermediate quality and associated with Innate Soul Power level 2. 365

Soul Rings and Soul Skills

Soul Rings are condensed or absorbed to advance Soul Power and gain Soul Skills. Ye Wen condenses a Four-Thousand-Year first ring, rising from level 10 to level 14 and obtaining Demon Whale Armor. 3

Soul Ring Age

• A Soul Ring's age affects its value and can greatly exceed ordinary expectations; Ye Wen's first ring is initially Four Thousand Years, while his first ring is later presented as a Thousand-Year ring during his battle with Tang San. 3 15
• Ye Wen's fifth ring becomes a Hundred-Thousand-Year ring and grants two Soul Skills instead of one. 107
• Ye Wen condenses a red seventh ring upon reaching Soul Saint, then gains four further levels of Soul Power. 177
• Tang San receives a God-bestowed ninth Soul Ring after reaching level 90, raising his Soul Power to level 92. 254

Domains and True Bodies

Martial Soul True Body

A Martial Soul True Body becomes available at the Soul Saint realm. Ye Wen reaches level 70, condenses his seventh ring, and activates Demonic Whale True Body, substantially increasing his combat power. 177

Demonic Whale Domain

The Demonic Whale Domain can form a materialized ice-crystal cage around opponents. Within it, Ye Wen's attributes increase by 100%, while enemies suffer weakened Soul Power, physical strength, and senses; opponents below god level cannot use their own domains. 4

Ye Wen's humanoid form only awakens access to this innate Martial Soul domain after entering the Soul Saint realm. 177

Transformation-Based Martial Souls

Soul Beasts that take human form retain their original species as Martial Souls. Their transformed bodies can also carry Soul Bones derived from their original forms. 2 6 10

• Deep Sea Demonic Whale — Ye Wen's top-grade Beast Martial Soul; accompanied by a Million-Year Deep Sea Demonic Whale Torso Bone. 2
• Evil Spirit Orca — The Evil Orca King's human form manifests it as a top-grade Beast Martial Soul and carries a Hundred-Thousand-Year left-leg Soul Bone. 6
• Demon Soul Great White Shark — Xiao Bai's human form manifests it as a top-grade Beast Martial Soul and carries a Hundred-Thousand-Year right-arm Soul Bone. 10
• Silver Dragon Spear — Na'er's Weapon Martial Soul, formed from a super divine artifact. 76

Notable Users

• Ye Wen — Wields the Deep Sea Demonic Whale Martial Soul in human form; later uses its True Body, Domain, and techniques such as Great Sumeru Whale. 2 177 178
• Xiao Bai — Wields the Demon Soul Great White Shark Martial Soul after assuming human form. 10 25
• Evil Orca King / Evil Tiger — Wields the Evil Spirit Orca Martial Soul after transforming. 6 25
• Na'er — Awakens the Silver Dragon Spear Weapon Martial Soul. 76
• Tang San — Uses Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Souls. 15 254
• Shui Bing'er — Possesses the top-tier ice-attribute Ice Phoenix Martial Soul. 25