Self-Condensed Soul Ring

"Self-Condensed Soul Ring!"

Yu Xiaogang's words rang out with force. The deduction formulas and theoretical framework beneath his pen advanced layer by layer, forcibly tearing an unprecedented ray of hope through the deadlock that had plagued the entire Soul Master world.

The decadence and despair that had built up over several days vanished completely, replaced by almost fanatical determination and confidence.

The work of half a lifetime had turned to nothing because of Soul Beast Extinction, yet reborn from desperation, he had not fallen into despair. Instead, he had broken free from the Soul Masters' age-old shackles and glimpsed the true source of cultivation.

Tang San stood there dumbfounded, his pupils shrinking as the confusion and terror in his heart were utterly shattered.

As expected of the teacher he had chosen and acknowledged.

"Teacher... can this... can this really work?" Tang San's voice trembled with incredulous excitement. "Without relying on Soul Beasts, can one condense Soul Rings and break through realms with Soul Power alone?"

"Why not?"

A brilliant light shone in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, brighter than it had been in days.

"Little San, remember this: rules are dead, but people are alive."

"In the past, Soul Beasts were everywhere and served as the most convenient vessels, so people grew too lazy to investigate further. They knew only to hunt and seize rings, yet no one had ever explored the fundamental structure of Soul Rings! Now that Soul Beasts are extinct, it may seem like a dead end, but in truth, it is an opportunity bestowed by heaven for the Soul Master world to tear down the old and build anew!"

As Yu Xiaogang spoke, he was filled with regret. Why had he never thought of this before?

Perhaps the shackles upon him could also be broken through this method.

"This disciple has learned much!" Tang San bowed deeply, his eyes filled with utmost admiration. "Teacher, your talent is unmatched in this world!"

At that moment, the reverence in his heart reached its peak.

The grievance of his lost love, his confusion about the future, and his fear of Soul Beast Extinction were all washed away by this revolutionary hope.

He was incomparably fortunate to have taken such an extraordinary teacher, one who could defy fate even in desperate circumstances.

Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly, his gaze sharp and resolute. "From today onward, Little San, all you need to do is cultivate diligently. Your teacher will research the path of Self-Condensed Soul Rings and create a Soul Master cultivation method for this new era!"

As Yu Xiaogang said this, his heart was filled with fervor and anticipation.

He believed that once he successfully developed it, he would bring a world-shaking transformation to this world.

The thought of being able to change the world made Yu Xiaogang's heart pound wildly.

He would definitely succeed in researching Self-Condensed Soul Rings.

Even if others had also thought of this path, the first person to succeed in researching it

would still be him!

He was the true Grandmaster.

Meanwhile, outside Nuoding City, atop a small mountain.

Soul Power swirled around Su Mo. Pale white Soul Power flowed around him like water, circulating through the Heavenly Cycle of his meridians.

Several times more pure than usual, the Soul Power of heaven and earth was rapidly absorbed, tempered, and refined by the Soul Power Cultivation Technique he had created.

Then it was stored within him.

Beside Su Mo, Xiao Wu stared fixedly at him, her face full of anticipation.

Because Su Mo was currently condensing his own Soul Ring.

Su Mo knew nothing of the research led by Spirit Hall, nor did he know that Yu Xiaogang was preparing to study Self-Condensed Soul Rings.

But even if he had known, Su Mo would not have cared.

He would only have said that they were being too optimistic. Self-Condensed Soul Rings were not so easy to create.

It was like trying to evolve the Meditation Method of Douluo Continent into the Internal Energy Method from Tang San's previous life. It could not be developed overnight.

Without a hundred years or so, it was practically impossible.

Unless they could find another pseudo-human transformed from a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and learn the method of Self-Condensed Soul Rings from them.

In that case, they might be able to avoid half the detours.

Buzz—

As Su Mo operated the Ring Condensation Technique he had created, his Martial Soul emerged before him, and a white ring of energy gradually took shape.

The white energy ring began loose and formless, then gradually became solid and smooth as its color deepened.

In the end, the white energy ring turned into a yellow Soul Ring, fully forming and stabilizing.

Xiao Wu watched from beside him the entire time Su Mo condensed his Soul Ring.

As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in transformed form, her perception of Soul Power and Soul Rings far surpassed that of every human Soul Master on the continent.

She could clearly sense that Su Mo's method of condensing a Soul Ring differed somewhat from her own. It was even more exquisite than hers!

Her method of Self-Condensed Soul Rings relied on the foundation of her own hundred-thousand-year origin. It was an innate gift, impossible for humans to replicate.

But Su Mo's Ring Condensation Technique truly belonged to humanity. It was a brand-new method that relied on the great principles of heaven and earth, one that could be replicated and improved!

"He really succeeded!"

Seeing that Su Mo had truly succeeded in the end, Xiao Wu was so excited that she nearly jumped up.

She truly had not expected Su Mo to actually pull it off.

He had not been bragging.

This meant that

human Soul Masters had gained another path of cultivation. They could obtain Soul Rings without hunting Soul Beasts.

Although the Soul Beast Clan had now disappeared, Xiao Wu believed that they would return someday.

Xiao Wu did not know that the Soul Beast Clan had already gone extinct.

Otherwise, seeing Su Mo successfully condense his own Soul Ring would not have made Xiao Wu happy. It would have made her furious.

The Soul Beast Clan had already gone extinct, so why should human Soul Masters still be able to cultivate?

Human Soul Masters should spend their entire lives unable to absorb Soul Rings or break through their realms.

Unfortunately, Xiao Wu did not know that for the time being.

Right now, she was simply happy.

[ Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully condensing a self-created Soul Ring of hundred-year quality!]

[ Ding~ Detected that the host has successfully broken through a realm amid a tremendous upheaval in heaven and earth. Reward triggered. Based on the host's current abilities, the system will create the most suitable Self-Created Soul Skill x1 for the host.]

As the system prompt faded, Su Mo's mind became clear, and a brand-new power instantly surged through every limb and bone in his body.

He had officially broken through to level ten and become a true One-Ring Soul Master!

Moreover, the system had issued a reward.

[ Ding~ Creating a Self-Created Soul Skill for the host...]

In a daze, Su Mo saw himself in a parallel spacetime, or perhaps his future self.

That version of himself held the Broken Sword Martial Soul in his hand, sword intent condensed in his heart. He had mastered countless basic sword forms, while endless inspiration erupted madly within his mind.

In the end, based on fundamental swordsmanship and combined with the insights into Teleportation he had heard from Xiao Wu, he created a sword technique.

A sword technique that discarded all flashy moves and pursued only ultimate speed, ultimate sharpness, and ultimate armor-piercing power.

Broken Sword Instant Kill: Channels Soul Power to condense sword momentum, instantly unleashing extreme speed and armor-piercing sharpness. It can be cast instantly for a surprise attack and a close-range killing blow.

After Su Mo opened his eyes, he discovered that he had completely mastered Broken Sword Instant Kill.

This Soul Skill suited both his Martial Soul and his personality perfectly. It was as though he had created it himself.

No... it should be said that he had created it himself.

The system's reward had merely allowed him to create it ahead of time.

"Su Mo, how did it go?"

"Did you break through your realm now?"

At that moment, Xiao Wu's voice sounded beside him.