Soul Power

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power	1	A child must awaken innate Soul Power to become a Soul Master; many Maple Forest Orphanage children awaken Martial Souls without it.
Innate Full Soul Power	2	Lin Jin is identified as possessing innate full Soul Power, marking him as an exceptional talent.
24th Rank	17	Lin Jin reaches rank 24, approaching the Spirit Sea Realm in spiritual power.
Level 36 / Three Rings	55	Lin Jin breaks through to level 36 and manifests three black Spirit Rings; his Martial Soul evolves into a Tri-Colored Lotus.
Level 42	60	Eight cycles of special training raise Lin Jin from level 36 to level 42 over 392 days, despite his Martial Soul failing to achieve a second awakening.
Peak Level 50	97	After two years of self-refinement, Lin Jin reaches the peak of level 50 and prepares to strengthen his Fire Elemental Sprite.
Six-Ring Spirit Emperor	102 103	Fusion with the Void Green Lotus elevates Lin Jin to six rings; he later gains two orange-gold Spirit Rings.
Spirit Saint	170	Lin Jin reaches the seven-ring stage, gains a Seven-Colored Lotus Avatar, and causes Xiaoxiao to evolve into a Legendary Spirit Soul.
Eight-Ring Spirit Douluo	175	Energy absorbed from a thirty-sixth-floor lord advances Lin Jin to eight rings; he gains a dark-gold Spirit Ring from the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff.
Title Douluo / Level 90	217	Following three years of seclusion and Jialin's fusion with him, Lin Jin reaches level 90; his Spirit Rings evolve dramatically.
Super Douluo	240	After half a month of seclusion, Lin Jin breaks through to the Super Douluo realm and awakens his Spirit Domain.

Overview

Soul Power is the fundamental cultivation energy used by Soul Masters. Its presence begins at Martial Soul awakening: children who awaken no innate Soul Power cannot follow the Soul Master path, while higher innate levels indicate greater potential 1 2.

Soul Power is measured in levels and accompanies the acquisition of Spirit Rings. Major thresholds are identified by Spirit Master titles such as Spirit Emperor, Spirit Saint, Spirit Douluo, Title Douluo, and Super Douluo 102 170 175 217 240.

Acquisition and Advancement

Martial Soul awakening — Innate Soul Power is determined when a person's Martial Soul awakens at age six 1.
Cultivation and training — Sustained training can raise Soul Power substantially; Lin Jin advances from level 36 to level 42 during 392 days of special training 60.
Spirit Soul fusion — Fusing with a Spirit Soul can produce major gains. Lin Jin becomes a one-ring Spirit Master after fusing with the purified Fire Elemental Sprite, while fusion with the Void Green Lotus grants him six-ring Spirit Emperor status 10 102.
Energy absorption — Defeated opponents and extraordinary energy sources can support advancement; Lin Jin reaches Spirit Douluo after absorbing energy from a thirty-sixth-floor lord 175.
Power fusion — Jialin's hatching and fusion with Lin Jin's powers precede his breakthrough to level 90 217.

Properties

Lin Jin's Lotus Flower Flame and Fire Elemental Sprite can refine and purify Soul Power. This effect benefits allies while harming enemies 2 12.

The Crimson Lotus purifies the contaminated Fire Elemental Sprite before Lin Jin fuses with it 10.
The Fire Elemental Sprite can refine and purify both Soul Power and Spiritual Power 12.
Lin Jin's Blue Lotus: Lotus Soul Suppression seals an opponent's Soul Power 119.

Spirit Rings and Skills

Soul Power advancement is linked to Spirit Rings and the Spirit Skills they provide.

Lin Jin becomes a one-ring Spirit Master upon his first Spirit Soul fusion 10.
At level 36, he manifests three black Spirit Rings 55.
His six-ring breakthrough grants two orange-gold Spirit Rings and space-related Spirit Skills 103.
Upon reaching Spirit Saint, he possesses four red and three orange-gold Spirit Rings 170.
His Title Douluo breakthrough causes his Spirit Rings to evolve to unprecedented brilliance 217.

Soul Power Sealing

The Dragon Realm previously imposed a seal on Soul Power. The seal breaks when Lin Jin awakens from his three-year seclusion after reaching Title Douluo 217.

Martial Soul — The awakened spiritual manifestation through which a Soul Master uses Soul Power 1 2.
Spirit Soul — A being that may fuse with a Soul Master and contribute Spirit Rings or abilities 10 102.
Spiritual Power — A separate but related power system that affects a user's ability to withstand and fuse with powerful Spirit Souls 8 61.
Spirit Core — A condensed core of Soul Power. Lin Jin forms his first Spirit Core at the six-ring Spirit Emperor stage, ahead of the usual Spirit Saint stage 104.
Spirit Soul Core — A later core condensed by Lin Jin alongside his Spirit Douluo breakthrough 175.
Spirit Domain — A higher manifestation awakened by Lin Jin after he organizes and integrates his various powers at the Super Douluo realm 240.