The Monstrous Genius Ling Yi

The "Spirit City" title conferment ceremony concluded successfully amidst everyone's astonishment.

The two simultaneous sparring matches showcased the power of the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect, and Lingyun City to the Soul Master World of the Douluo Continent, and became one of the most talked-about topics for many years to come.

In this battle, the strength of "Seven Kill Douluo" Chen Jianjun and "Sword Douluo" Chen Xin was evident to all, and no one dared to doubt the strength of this father and son anymore.

Consequently, Lingyun City rose to the ranks of the top powers in the Douluo Continent and was accepted by everyone on the Douluo Continent.

Compared to Lingyun City shedding its title as a newly emerging power and joining the ranks of established forces like the two great empires, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Spirit Hall, through the twin brothers Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo, has once again solidified its powerful position above all other forces on the Douluo Continent.

Although the two brothers were defeated by Chen Jianjun even when they joined forces, the power displayed by their two Ninth Soul Skill, "Sea of Bitterness Calamity" and "Salvation of All Beings", was imprinted in the minds of everyone present and could not be forgotten for Jiujiu.

Furthermore, these two brothers are only newly promoted Titled Douluo in recent years within the Spirit Hall, a few years older than Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Before these two brothers, besides the reclusive Level 99 "Wudi in the Sky" Qian Daoliu, the Spirit Hall also had several other Titled Douluo- level elders and retainers. Considering this, the power of the Spirit Hall is evident!

As for the "Clear Sky Twin Stars," who also appeared and were defeated by "Sword Douluo" Chen Xin, the brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, they were just like Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo —they were still honorable despite their defeat!

Yes, this is the general understanding of those who were present at the ceremony and later, as well as the general public on the Douluo Continent, excluding Tang Hao himself from "Clear Sky Twin Stars".

Even Tang Xiao and the others in the Clear Sky Sect felt somewhat uneasy.

Since the rise of Tang Chen, the "Clear Sky Sect Clear Sky Douluo", the members of the sect have always been proud of the "Clear Sky Hammer" Martial Soul, believing that the "Clear Sky Hammer" Martial Soul is the "number one Tool Martial Soul in the world", possessing extremely powerful strength and being the nemesis of all Tool Martial Soul in the world.

Otherwise, why is it that over the years, no other Martial Soul has produced Level 99 Peerless Douluo, while the Tang Family's "Clear Sky Hammer" has produced a Tang Chen?

Tang Chen is the strongest evidence for the Tang Family's perception!

If anyone disagrees, bring up the example of a Level 99 Peerless Douluo!

If it weren't for the existence of Qian Daoliu, the "Wudi in the Sky" on the Douluo Continent, whose "Angel" Martial Soul and strength were extremely powerful, they wouldn't just define the "Clear Sky Hammer" as the "Number One Tool Martial Soul in the World," but would directly elevate it to the position of "First Martial Soul"!

In the eyes of the Tang Family, among those of the same level, in a one-on-one fight, Soul Master with the "Clear Sky Hammer" Martial Soul should be Wudi!

For prodigies like Tang Xiao and Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect, challenging opponents of higher levels is commonplace. Especially Tang Hao, who is highly regarded and unanimously considered the next generation's "Clear Sky Douluo" by the Clear Sky Sect, truly embodies the spirit of a "Clear Sky Douluo" by challenging and defeating opponents of higher levels!

Just like Tang Chen's rise to power back then, he repeatedly defeated the strong with the weak, smashing one powerful person after another with his "Clear Sky Hammer" that was stronger than him in terms of Soul Power and level. Stepping on the bodies of these people, he finally reached the top of the world and became Level 99 Peerless Douluo like "Wudi in the Sky" Qian Daoliu!

In the ancient fantasy world of the Douluo Continent, there is no mention of an "Wudi path," but similar principles apply.

An Wudi record of victories can greatly elevate a person's mental state, leading to a comprehensive improvement in their Divine City.

That's basically how Tang Chen got to where she is today.

With Tang Chen, the pioneer who had already paved the way, as a precedent, Tang Hao's growth path was naturally planned out by the Clear Sky Sect well in advance.

In order to cater to and amplify Tang Hao's strong and domineering personality, the Clear Sky Sect even allowed Tang Hao to follow the path of Extreme School power, rather than the balanced path like Tang Chen.

Over the years, Tang Hao has never disappointed the Clear Sky Sect and has always been the pride and hope of the entire Clear Sky Sect.

Unfortunately, at some point, Tang Hao's aura began to dim quietly.

Although Tang Hao's progress never slowed down, breaking cultivation records in the Clear Sky Sect and even the Douluo Continent, his "Wudi aura" began to dissipate without him realizing it.

Outside Spirit City, Tang Hao looked at the city gate with a complicated expression, quietly waiting with his uncle Tang Sheng, elder Tang Xiao, Bai He, Yang Wudi and others.

They were waiting for Ling Yi, waiting to have a discussion with him that was not convenient for the outside world to know.

If he had a choice, Tang Hao would very much rather not be here. But when he thought of his father, Tang Zhen, who was growing increasingly withered on Haoyang Cliff, he had no choice but to suppress his reluctance and wait here.

His first perceived setback was the conflict he had with Ling Yi four years ago.

It was from that moment on that Tang Hao's mind was first marked with the thought, "So I'm not Wudi after all."

Being overwhelmed by the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Ah Yin women was the Weiyi time in his life he had ever lost a battle against his peers. The fact that Ling Yi and the others ignored him and turned away made him feel a sense of shame and anger.

After that, aside from being thoroughly defeated by Wu Wudi, who lacked Wu Wudi, his undefeated record of four years was once again brought to an end four years later.

Although this was a challenge against someone of a higher level, with him, Soul Douluo, challenging Chen Xin, Titled Douluo, winning would be an honor, and losing wouldn't matter much.

But he was fighting alongside his older Tang Xiao, Tang Xiao, against the enemy!

Despite these circumstances, Tang Hao still suffered a defeat, which was hard for him to accept.

While others might not know, the core members of the Clear Sky Sect, including Tang Zhen, Tang Sheng, and Tang Xiao, were well aware that when the two brothers joined forces, their combat power was comparable to that of the Level 94 Grand Elder Tang Sheng!

Besides the fact that he was still bothered by his defeat at the hands of Chen Xin, Tang Hao was even more astonished by Ling Yi's breakthrough to become Seven-Ring Soul Sage at the age of thirty-two.

Just as the other spectators in the Pope's Palace had known, although Tang Hao had become Seven-Ring Soul Sage at the age of thirty, which was two years younger than Ling Yi, if the comparison were really stripped away, even Tang Hao himself had to admit that, if they were in the same position and on the same starting line, he was not as good as Ling Yi!

Thinking about this, Tang Hao felt even more troubled. Frustrated, he couldn't help but turn to his elder Tang Xiao, and ask, "Brother, how did Ling Yi cultivate?"

"He's clearly Healing System Soul Master, so why is he cultivating so quickly?"

Hearing Tang Hao's confused question, Tang Xiao opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment. He knew Ling Yi's cultivation progress and what he had experienced in the process, but he still could not accept Ling Yi's abnormally fast progress.

In fact, it wasn't just him; Tang Sheng, Bai He, Yang Wudi, and others beside him, as well as Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, Dai Tianqi, Tuoba Xi, Huyan Zhen, and others who had already left Spirit City for over a hundred miles, were all in the same boat.

Ling Yi's information is too transparent, so transparent that any power with connections in the Douluo Continent can find out his background and growth trajectory clearly.

But this very person, so clear and straightforward, has grown at a speed that has astonished everyone in the Douluo Continent.

In the Douluo Continent, every Soul Master's cultivation begins with meditation.

The difference is that commoner Soul Master can only learn Basic Meditation Method in the Martial Soul Academy, and at most they can only come into contact with some low- to mid-level meditation techniques.

Among those Soul Master families with a certain foundation, there are usually generations of family members who have improved upon their own Martial Soul characteristics to create meditation methods that can achieve advanced or even top-level effects.

Top-tier forces such as the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect all possess top-tier meditation techniques.

Of course, calling it top-tier only refers to its comparison with the most common Basic Meditation Method in the Douluo Continent. Its effects are not so far beyond what talent can surpass; it only provides a certain degree of enhancement under the same talent level.

In the Douluo Continent, Soul Master's cultivation speed depends first on their innate talent represented by their innate Soul Master Innate Soul Power, and secondly on the strength of their physical constitution, which also affects their cultivation speed.

To accelerate this process, one must rely on two things: first, high-energy foods, such as materials produced by high-age Soul Beast and precious medicines carrying large amounts of vital energy; and second, a high-concentration environment of heaven and earth vital energy, also known as a "Mimicry Cultivation Ground".

Besides, the best way to speed things up is actually through combat!

The intense mental tension during battle, along with the rapid circulation of Soul Power and the surging of Qi and Blood, greatly increases the efficiency of Soul Master in absorbing and digesting the external spiritual energy.

To give a somewhat inappropriate example, it's like how ordinary people in Ling Yi's previous life exercised: Gao Qiang exercise combined with a proper diet could make people stronger faster.

If you only eat and drink without exercising, you're very likely to accumulate fat. Once your body becomes bloated, it becomes much more difficult to move around, both physically and mentally.

The tendency to indulge in pleasure is a deeply ingrained flaw that is difficult for living beings to eradicate.

Willpower isn't something you can just talk about; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many losers who are crushed by their desires.

Let's get back to the main topic.

Why is the cultivation speed of Support System Soul Master far slower than that of Combat System Soul Master with the same level of talent?

Ling Yi didn't know why in the original work, but in this Real World where the virtual has become real, the biggest factor is that Combat System Soul Master not only have stronger physical qualities and can absorb the external spiritual energy more efficiently, but also engage in more battles and face their own limits more often, so they naturally cultivate faster than most Support System Soul Master who hide in safe places to release Soul Skill.

After all, even if they all step onto the battlefield, the ones facing each other head-on are still the Combat System Soul Master. Although the Support System Soul Masters will be the enemy's primary target, they are also the primary objects of protection for their own side. Apart from releasing Soul Skill at the right time to help their comrades, they can hardly experience that feeling of adrenaline rush.

Even if you do experience it, it's usually fleeting; it's either resolved or you're rescued.

Tang Xiao took a deep breath, recalling the information related to Ling Yi, and replied to Tang Hao, "Although he is Healing System Soul Master, based on the effects of the body tempering methods he created, I estimate that his physical fitness is definitely not weak. I wouldn't say he is comparable to Beast Martial Soul Master of the same level, but he should be at least a Tool Martial Soul Master of a lower level."

Thinking of the "Farmer's Three Forms" and "Basic Body Tempering Technique" created by Ling Yi and now spread throughout the continent, as well as the "Beast Martial Soul: Xingyi Fist" practiced by members of [Lingyun City], Tang Xiao's face showed sincere admiration. "Ling Yi truly deserves the title of 'Master'!"

He thought of his younger sister, Tang Yuehua, who was able to break through the innate shackles and forcibly break through from level nine to level ten in Soul Power. Apart from the enhanced secret medicine provided by the [Breaking Clan], the "Basic Body Tempering Technique" that tempered her body Qi and Blood also played a crucial role!

Even a girl like Tang Yuehua, who was born weak, could strengthen her physique by practicing the Basic Body Tempering Technique. As the third Divine Craftsman on the continent who knew the complete Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, how could Ling Yi's physical condition be bad?

Putting everything else aside, Ling Yi could probably swing that forging hammer, capable of creating divine weapons of the Thousand Refinement level, for at least half a day!

With such strength and stamina, how could Ling Yi be viewed as an ordinary Healing System Soul Master?

Tai Tan, who had also thought of this, said from the side, "Young Master, this old servant can't speak for others, but just look at Master Ling, who became Divine Craftsman at the age of twenty. At that time, he was only Three-Ring Soul Elder, and his strength was probably already no less than that of Beast Martial Soul Elder of the same level."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to forge metal to the point where it could be used to create divine weapons."

"The sect secretly... cough, collected a portion of Master Ling's ' Beast Martial Soul - Xingyi Fist,' and this old servant has also dabbled in it. Although my mastery of one move, ' Violent Bear Crushes Stone,' is not as profound as that of the people of Lingyun City who were personally taught by Master Ling, I can still glimpse some of its effects."

"After practicing it, this old servant discovered that it is not only a body-tempering method that can strengthen the physique Qi and Blood, but it can also be extended into Self-Created Soul Skill for combat!"

"Although its power is probably less than that of Hundred-Year Soul Ring Soul Skill among Power Attack System Soul Skill, as far as I know, this move ' Violent Bear Crushes Stone ' is only from the initial version of ' Beast Martial Soul: Xingyi Fist.' Master Ling created an upgraded version later, which should have the power of Hundred-Year Soul Skill."

"Perhaps, Hundred-Year Soul Skill is nothing special, but it also shows that Master Ling is not one of those ordinary Healing System Soul Master who have no combat power."

"I've heard about it too," Yang Wushuang added from the side, "Master Ling, in his early years in the army of the [Water Wood Duchy], once fought against a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor with weapons such as swords, spears, clubs, and axes, and held his own!"

"Although that Four-Ring Soul Ancestor suppressed his Soul Power to the same level as Master Ling at that time, he was still a true Combat System Soul Master!"

"Hao'er," Tang Sheng, who had been listening in, suddenly spoke up, "Do you remember the scene when Ling Yi appeared earlier? And the scene when he treated Xiao'er?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao nodded silently. "Mm."

"Then you should know that Ling Yi's Martial Soul obviously has a domain," Tang Sheng continued.

"And over the years, with the development of the [Green Wood Merchant Association] and the [Spirit Hall]'s promotion of ' Blue Silver Rice,' has ' Blue Silver Grass ' become ubiquitous on the continent?"

"Uncle, you mean..." Before Tang Hao could speak, Tang Xiao beside him seemed to suddenly realize something, his eyes widening in disbelief as he exclaimed, "Mimicry Cultivation Ground?!?"

"Mimicry Cultivation Ground?" *N

Tang Xiao's words immediately surprised those around him, who were somewhat unclear about the connection between the "Blue Silver Grass" that could be found everywhere on the continent and the "Mimicry Cultivation Ground".

However, just a second later, a series of gasps came from the crowd.

After a long while, Tai Tan glanced at the absent-minded Tang Hao, then looked with some difficulty at Tang Sheng and Tang Xiao, and asked in a dry voice, "Master Ling, did you turn the entire Douluo Continent into... his... Mimicry Cultivation Ground?!"