Douluo: Starting with the Threefold Reversal of Qi
Chapter 12

Blue Silver Grass Cultivation Guide

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"What a pity for this Datura Snake; it would have been quite suitable for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.

If it were to serve as the first soul ring for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, it couldn't be more perfect.

It's just a shame that Tang San lacks this stroke of luck." As he said this, a hint of regret crept into Yu Xiaogang's tone.

The toughness and venomous capabilities of this Datura Snake, if imbued into Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, would undoubtedly elevate both its resilience and attack power to a whole new level.

"It can be used, certainly, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the most suitable."

To Yu Xiaogang's surprise, Lin Mo shook his head slightly in rebuttal.

Yu Xiaogang frowned and turned to look at Lin Mo.

His theory of the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls had always been highly controversial in the soul master world.

Hearing Lin Mo say this in person, he couldn't help but feel a complex surge of emotions.

"Based on your Martial Soul Mimicry Theory within the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls, it is true that plant-type martial souls can absorb animal-type soul rings.

That is your line of reasoning, is it not?" Lin Mo said.

"What? Even you don't believe in my Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls?" Yu Xiaogang asked, though his tone was noticeably tinged with desolation, clearly stirred by unpleasant memories.

Yet, contrary to Yu Xiaogang's expectations, Lin Mo shook his head again: "I certainly believe in the theory.

But there is one point you may have overlooked; I feel you seem to have hit a dead end."

Having said this, Lin Mo fixed his now-pale eyes on Yu Xiaogang's and spoke, enunciating every word:

"It is true that plant-type martial souls can absorb animal-type soul rings, and the reverse is also true.

But just because it can be done doesn't mean it is the most suitable!"

Yu Xiaogang stood rooted to the spot, his lips moving slightly as a ripple suddenly disturbed his otherwise calm heart.

At this, Lin Mo gestured toward Tang San, who was extracting teeth not far away: "Master, if you are truly considering Tang San's future...

Then you should consider letting Tang San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul absorb more plant-type soul rings."

Tang San was currently busy carefully processing the fangs and venom glands removed from the Datura Snake's carcass, unaware of the conversation between Lin Mo and Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang was visibly stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

He stared at Lin Mo, a glimmer of contemplation flashing in his eyes.

The core of the Martial Soul Mimicry Theory lay in breaking through traditional perceptions to prove that plant-type martial souls could indeed absorb animal-type soul rings.

Over the years, he had dedicated himself to proving the correctness of his theories, to the point that when planning Tang San's soul ring progression, his first instinct was to seek out suitable animal-type soul rings.

It was true, as the child Lin Mo said, that he seemed to have been stuck in a rut.

He had only considered whether it could be used, without ever questioning whether it was truly the most suitable.

After a long silence, Yu Xiaogang turned to look at Lin Mo and asked again: "Then, in your view, what type of soul rings should Tang San's Blue Silver Grass seek?"

Hearing this, Lin Mo did not answer immediately, appearing lost in thought.

Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was inherited from the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin.

In the future, as long as he could achieve a second awakening, his Blue Silver Grass would inevitably evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor.

And the defining characteristic of the Blue Silver Emperor was life—infinite, inexhaustible vitality.

This was why, in Lin Mo's view, Yu Xiaogang's choice to have Tang San attach venom-related soul rings was a detour.

The vitality bestowed by the Blue Silver Emperor's bloodline was the true foundation of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.

While poison could indirectly enhance the combat capability of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, it was ultimately an external factor.

Rather than having Tang San follow a path of crowd control through poison, it would be better to strengthen the fundamental life-based characteristics of the Blue Silver Grass from the very beginning.

Due to his own perspective, Yu Xiaogang likely never expected Tang San to cultivate his Blue Silver Grass to a very profound level from the start.

Yu Xiaogang was unaware of the true essence of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.

As long as Tang San could push his cultivation to the Soul King or Soul Emperor stage using the Blue Silver Grass, he could then begin to focus on his second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer.

With the Clear Sky Hammer augmented by all ten-thousand-year soul rings, Tang San's strength would likely become unimaginably powerful.

And in Tang Hao's view, as long as he waited to find the Blue Silver King later to help Tang San with his second awakening and evolve the Blue Silver Grass into the Blue Silver Emperor, then no matter how Tang San cultivated in the early stages, it would have no impact on his future.

The evolution of the martial soul into the Blue Silver Emperor would be enough to compensate for all the early-stage flaws of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.

Thinking of this, Lin Mo withdrew his gaze from Tang San in the distance and turned back to Yu Xiaogang.

Under Yu Xiaogang's watchful eyes, Lin Mo said slowly: "The characteristic of Blue Silver Grass is its weakness, and that weakness gives it extreme adaptability!

But beyond that, its trait is its incredibly vigorous vitality; even if it withers this year, once the spring breeze blows the next, it can regain its former splendor.

In my humble opinion, if one were to seek soul rings for Tang San, one should look for plant-type soul beasts that can enhance the toughness and vitality of his Blue Silver Grass.

The soul rings they produce are the ones most suitable for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass."

Listening to Lin Mo's words, Yu Xiaogang's brow gradually furrowed.

The vitality of Blue Silver Grass.

Yu Xiaogang recalled the data he had compiled on the Blue Silver Grass martial soul.

Blue Silver Grass was indeed among the weakest of all martial souls, yet it possessed a trait that few others could match.

That is, no matter how it is trampled or crushed, given enough time, it will always grow back.

Just then, Tang San, having finished dealing with the Datura Snake, returned to their side without them noticing.

Hearing Lin Mo's previous remark, he spoke instinctively: "Wildfires cannot burn it out; the spring breeze brings it back to life?"

"A very fitting description." Lin Mo smiled.

Tang San nodded; he had been in the Douluo Continent for a full six years now.

He was more than familiar with the common Blue Silver Grass.

Whether in Holy Soul Village or here in the Soul Hunting Forest, Blue Silver Grass could be seen everywhere.

They appeared frail, yet they always managed to survive in the harshest of environments.

Yu Xiaogang remained silent, his gaze shifting back and forth between Tang San and Lin Mo.

After a long while, he took a deep breath, his expression undergoing a subtle change.

However, Yu Xiaogang's next move caught Lin Mo completely off guard, giving him quite a start.

Yu Xiaogang bowed slightly toward Lin Mo, his tone filled with deep emotion as he said, "Lin Mo, you were right; I was indeed stuck in a rut this time."

"Because of my own obsession, I nearly insisted that Tang San verify the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls for me, almost putting him in harm's way."

"You are correct. Given the current state of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, the most suitable path for his future is indeed to focus on increasing his resilience for control and enhancing his support capabilities through life force."

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