Grasp the Future

Life was peaceful and uneventful. The next day, Bai Cai invited Xiao Xiao to the training ground under the pretext of Coaching combat guidance.

The yellowish-brown soil was dry and loose, the school uniforms were neat and spotless, the Bai Cai summoned Kirlia, and Psywave swept across the training ground.

"The first type of Soul Master, with their conservative Soul Ring setup and rigid combat style, is utterly useless in actual combat."

"The second type of Soul Master, with their Soul Ring tailored to the specific circumstances, employs ingenious fighting styles, either becoming renowned for a time or dominating a region."

"The third type of Soul Master, with unrestrained Soul Ring combinations, possesses a unique and unparalleled fighting style, displaying extraordinary talent and unmatched skill."

"The first type of Soul Master can only reach the level of Soul Saint; the second Soul Master can at most become Titled Douluo; and the third Soul Master may be able to reach the Limit Douluo."

Bai Cai paused for a moment, then turned to Xiao Xiao, "I have something to say, please take it with a grain of salt."

"The difference between Titled Douluo and Limit Douluo lies in their spirit."

"The intent of the knife, the intent of the sword, the intent of the spear, and so on, are derived from form and are called form and intent."

"The seven emotions and six desires, the symbols of the soul, and so on, are derived from the divine and are called divine will."

"Both paths can lead to the Limit Douluo, but their levels of difficulty are vastly different. Generally speaking, relying on a tool is simpler, while relying on the mind is more difficult."

"Soul Master, such as Sword Douluo Chen Xin from ten thousand years ago, possessed the Seven Kill Sword Intent, which was unparalleled in the world and was already close to Level 98. If he had not died in battle, he might have been able to reach the Limit Douluo."

"Beast Soul Master, such as the Ultimate Fire Phoenix Douluo from thousands of years ago, whose Nirvana Divine Intent was unmatched, not only achieved the Limit Douluo but also suppressed an entire era."

"Xiao Xiao."

Bai Cai suddenly asked, "How many methods are there in total for cultivating Form Intent and Spirit Intent?"

"Ah?"

Xiao Xiao snapped out of her daze, instantly stunned. "I... I don't know."

"Concentrate."

Bai Cai remained noncommittal. Time was running out, and at most, she could guarantee that Xiao Xiao, who had the weakest foundation, could serve as a reserve player.

For him, the Soul Master Tournament unimportant. But for Xiao Xiao, it was a pivotal opportunity that would change her life.

"There are three methods for cultivating Form Intent and Spirit Intent."

The Bai Cai extended its index finger, "The first method, from bottom to top: honing willpower, integrating knowledge, unifying all methods, achieving near-divine skill."

"The second method is the passing down of the torch. The same Martial Soul and the same path can both be passed down in terms of form or spirit."

"The third type is top-down. It involves a spiritual realm that surpasses the mundane, a commanding perspective."

"Xiao Xiao, you currently lack both experience and a mentor, and your talent is somewhat lacking. You must prepare early in order to stand out."

The words, spoken with chilling realism and graphic violence, are undeniably vivid.

In terms of talent, aside from the Twin Martial Souls, Xiao Xiao is almost always behind. Among the candidates, her competitors are either Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, or mutated Black Tortoise, or at least Fire Dragon or Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Unlucky Cui Yajie and Nanmen Yun'er, along with Zhou Sicheng and Cao Jinxuan, who are also core disciples, definitely wouldn't make it into the reserve candidates.

Even as Soul Elder, Zhu Lu still needs to rely on her Martial Soul Fusion Skill to secure a place for herself.

Even though Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo are more than halfway through level 20, they are still at the bottom level, despite possessing Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

The Nine-Phoenix Flute, with an additional Soul Ring, is inferior to the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron in direct combat, and its auxiliary functions are weaker than the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, making it difficult to provide any assistance.

Based purely on combat prowess, the seven reserve contestants— Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, He Caitou —naturally occupy four spots, being four Soul Ancestor.

With three spots remaining, if the Hell White Tiger takes two more, then even Wang Dong might not get the last spot.

With the grand event approaching and the generational change of leadership, Xiao Xiao was well aware of this.

"Levels 29 and 30 did not result in a qualitative change. Leaving the academy to Soul Hunting also meant missing the selection process."

The pretty girl brushed her bangs aside, "Unless..."

Unless one cultivates Xingyi (形意) to rapidly increase combat power and directly overwhelm Xie Huanyue, Wu Feng, and Zhu Lu.

However, the captain has made it clear that he currently lacks both training and inheritance, and his talent is not comparable to those peerless geniuses. He simply cannot cultivate the so-called Xingyi.

"Unless what?"

Bai Cai raised her hand and waved it, and her Second Soul Ring immediately lit up.

A giant cauldron crashed down, shaking the ground. Cracks appeared like Spider Web, and the cauldron vanished without a trace.

Myriad Manifestations of the Forest - The Cauldron Shock!

Some time ago, the Bai Cai had already eliminated the Light of the Butterfly Goddess and replicated the Cauldron Shock.

The fusion of light and spirit, the ethereal sword energy and divine essence, is precisely the essence of form and meaning.

By imbuing objects with one's emotions, one can develop techniques of form and meaning; without relying on objects, these techniques can also be called techniques of spirit and intent.

Generally speaking, it is much easier to express one's feelings through objects than to do so without them; however, power is the complete opposite.

Form and intent emphasize form, while divine intent emphasizes spirit. Most Titled Douluo, some Super Douluo, and even Limit Douluo have higher Soul Power cultivation than spiritual cultivation. Therefore, the power of divine intent techniques is actually lower than that of form and intent techniques.

Metaphorically speaking, a heavy hammer blow is not as effective as a boulder falling, unless the hammer is a forging hammer.

However, the Confusion is much stranger. Although it is metal and there is a considerable amount of it, it is just a pile of metal powder. Unless it is sintered, the power of the heavy blow is not even comparable to that of a normal iron hammer.

The Soul-Suppressing Cauldron is different. Limited by Soul Power, its texture is like sandstone. However, after fusing with spirit, it can become a heavy ore with a hard texture.

"Feel it with your heart."

Bai Cai gave a few words of advice and then closed her eyes.

What are dreams?

Dreams are a continuation of reality.

What is reality?

Reality is the end of dreams.

The ear perceives sound, the eye sees color, and it flutters into a dream—who is the butterfly?

The Second Soul Ring lit up again, and the aura became stagnant. The etherealness of the sky, the tranquility of the ocean, and the serenity of the mountains and rivers all merged into one.

As deep and unfathomable as an abyss or a precipice.

Xiao Xiao suddenly had a hallucination; the space seemed to have turned into a cage, and she felt as if she were in an abyss.

In an instant, a giant cauldron descended from the sky, roaring like thunder, echoing throughout the training ground.

Xiao Xiao trembled, her soul shaken, her thoughts frozen, as if she were a clay puppet or a rusted screw.

Bai Cai stroked the ring, took out the Soul Tool, and recorded the current situation.

A moment later, Xiao Xiao came to her senses, but her clothes were already soaked. "What is this?"

"Form and Intention Techniques, Secretly Passed Skills, Self-Created Soul Skill"

Bai Cai finally retrieved her Soul Tool, saying, "Just any name."

The names of the moves don't matter. Names like "Sword Twenty-Three," "Military Way Killing Fist," and "One Thought Flower Bloom" are actually more concise and easier to understand.

Even if renamed Special Beam Cannon, Sea Tiger Explosive Fist, or Evil King Flame-Killing Black Dragon Wave, the actual effect remains the same.

"The Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, the Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, so that's how it is."

Xiao Xiao murmured to herself, "Soul Suppression."

The ding (鼎) is an important vessel, and also a ritual object!

A truly Self-Created Soul Skill! A true weapon-type Martial Soul! A true Soul-Suppressing Cauldron!

"Outrageous."

The gray-robed old man Crush Grip the purple gourd, the wine soaking the corner of his robe. "This is truly outrageous."