Second-Grade Pill, Soul Raising Pill, Advancing to Super Douluo

"This..." Jing Hongchen was utterly shocked as he watched Zhong Kui's pill-refining process. These techniques could be described as formidable, far superior to those self-important master alchemists.

If even a pill refiner as skilled as Zhong Kui could only manage to refine pills, then there were truly few people left in this world who knew how to refine medicine.

"Hall Master Hongchen, let me show you something even better." Zhong Kui then increased the power of his Beast Fire, causing two types of flames to begin coiling around the pill furnace. Soon, more and more flame energy, along with the medicinal herbs, began to concentrate inside the furnace. Before long, a Grade 2 medicinal pill was complete.

"BOOM!"

"Is it finished?!" Jing Hongchen asked excitedly. Moments later, a finished pill leaped out of the furnace. This was the Soul Raising Pill, a Grade 2 pill of the Douluo world.

This type of pill could only be consumed once in a person's lifetime; taking a second one would have no effect.

This pill, once consumed, would raise one's Soul Power Level by one rank.

Zhong Kui had created this pill after studying the medicinal recipes in the third layer of his system, drawing inspiration from the pills in Battle Through the Heavens that increased Dou Qi by one star.

However, this pill was useless to a Level 99 Limit Douluo. The reason was simple: a Level 99 Limit Douluo was the pinnacle of this plane. If a human wanted to reach Level 100 and become a god, they either had to create their own god position or inherit one; otherwise, reaching Level 100 was impossible.

Therefore, once one reached Level 99, consuming this pill was of no use.

"Zhong Kui, I would like to ask, what is the use of this pill? Does it increase the attributes of one's martial soul, or does it raise one's soul power level?"

Hall Master Hongchen asked anxiously at this moment. He was genuinely curious about the pill's function, hoping it would be useful so he could potentially leverage it for some benefits.

For instance, if he could use it to help the various Title Douluo patrons of the Sun Moon Empire raise their soul power, or perhaps increase their martial soul attributes, the status of the Red Dust Family within the Sun Moon Empire would surely rise even higher.

"Regardless of your current level, consuming one of these pills will raise your soul power by one rank, though it has no effect on a Level 99 Limit Douluo."

"What did you say? Are you saying that apart from a Limit Douluo, any soul master, regardless of their level, can raise their soul power by one rank just by taking this pill?"

"That is correct. For example, if a Level 94 Title Douluo consumes this pill, they can increase their soul power by one rank and become a Level 95 Super Douluo, with absolutely no side effects."

Upon hearing Zhong Kui's words, Jing Hongchen could no longer contain his emotions.

"Then, if I consume this pill now, does that mean I can become a Level 95 Super Douluo?"

"Exactly. That is how it works. You are currently a Level 94 Hall Master Hongchen. If you consume this pill—assuming it is your first time—you will immediately become a Level 95 Super Douluo. This pill can only be used once; one person can only eat one. Taking another after the first is useless."

"If that is the case, I can become a Level 95 Super Douluo, and then I will have the chance to become a Level 10 Soul Master!"

At this moment, Jing Hongchen could not wait to consume it.

A Level 10 Soul Master was a legend in the Sun Moon Empire. The person closest to that level was the empire's Chief Patron, Kong Deming. Kong Deming was currently a Level 94 Title Douluo and a Level 9 Soul Master, the closest existence to a Level 10 Soul Master.

There were many speculations regarding the legendary Level 10 Soul Master, and how to reach that level was a difficult question, as the Sun Moon Empire had only ever had one such master in its history.

Detailed information about this Level 10 Soul Master was extremely scarce; the only certainty was that this master was a Title Douluo.

Jing Hongchen, along with other patrons of the Sun Moon Empire like Kong Deming, had researched how to reach that tenth level. They had confirmed one possibility: that this Level 10 Soul Master might not have been a mere Title Douluo, but likely a Level 95 Super Douluo, which was why he was able to reach the level of a Level 10 Soul Master.

After much research and speculation, they concluded that for a soul tool—or rather, their Life Soul Tool—to break through to the tenth level, it was highly likely that the user needed to reach the level of a Super Douluo.

Although this was currently just a theory, it was the most plausible path.

This was why Hall Master Hongchen had lost his composure upon realizing he could potentially advance directly to Level 95. If he reached Level 95, it meant he would become a Super Douluo, which in turn meant he might finally step into the realm of a Level 10 Soul Master.

This would mean he could potentially replace Kong Deming as the new pillar of the Sun Moon Empire, and perhaps even challenge Shrek Academy.

Shrek Academy was only able to sit at the center of the Douluo Three Kingdoms and challenge the Sun Moon Empire because they possessed a terrifyingly powerful Limit Douluo.

A Level 10 Soul Master was the equivalent of a Level 99 Limit Douluo.

Therefore, if he became a Level 10 Soul Master, he could challenge Mu En and become the new leader of the Sun Moon Empire.

Watching Hall Master Jing Hongchen before him, Zhong Kui understood his reaction. He had also researched and speculated that within the Douluo Continent's system, becoming a Level 10 Soul Master likely required one to be a Super Douluo.

He did not stop him; he considered this pill a reward for the Hall Master, a gesture of goodwill for their future cooperation, hoping to secure the man's assistance when needed.

"If you wish to eat it, go ahead. It doesn't matter; I can refine another one. As long as I have the materials, I can refine more."

"Please, refine another one. The future of the Red Dust Family now rests on this pill of yours."

Without hesitation, Hall Master Hongchen swallowed the Soul Raising Pill. In an instant, he felt his body undergo a transformation.

"Ahhh!"

"It seems that after consuming this pill, one must digest its medicinal power to fully advance to a Super Douluo!"

Zhong Kui remarked. Soon, Hall Master Hongchen completely absorbed the power of the pill. His soul power level reached Level 95, and in an instant, his aura shifted—a Level 95 Title Douluo was born.

The Sun Moon Empire now had a Level 95 Title Douluo.