Creating the Soul Core Method

Although Qian Xunji was equally excited and wanted to go with Qian Daoliu,

he was, after all, the Pope of Spirit Hall. He needed to remain in Spirit City and oversee the bigger picture. Moreover, with Qian Daoliu gone, he had to look after Qian Renxue as well, so he could only stay behind.

Led by Gui Mei, Qian Daoliu soon arrived at the Icefire Yin Yang Well.

The moment he arrived at the Icefire Yin Yang Well, Qian Daoliu was utterly shocked by the sight before him.

The wondrous twin springs, with yin and yang complementing one another; the abundant spiritual energy of heaven and earth; and... all manner of rare Immortal Herbs giving off a fragrant scent!

Although Ling Jing was somewhat surprised to see that Gui Mei had brought Qian Daoliu, it was not entirely unexpected.

The Yin-Yang Cauldron could not really be blamed on the God King Tang for turning it into his private garden. This place was simply too tempting. Even Spirit Hall, upon discovering the Icefire Yin Yang Well, would surely think of claiming it for themselves.

It was perfectly natural for such an important place to attract Qian Daoliu's attention.

Besides, Qian Daoliu's arrival actually made things more convenient for him.

After Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed as they exchanged greetings and congratulations, Ling Jing stepped forward and gave a slight bow.

"Grandpa Qian, now that you and Grandpa Golden Crocodile are both here, there is something that has been troubling me these past few days. I would like to ask you two grandpas about it."

"Oh?"

Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo exchanged a glance, each seeing surprise in the other's eyes.

All along, Ling Jing's cultivation had hardly required any concern from them. Even when Qian Daoliu taught him how to use the copied Six-Winged Angel, Ling Jing had performed exceptionally well.

Did this genius in their eyes finally have a problem with his cultivation?

"Is it a matter troubling your cultivation? Tell us about it."

"Yes, but not exactly."

Ling Jing pointed to an Immortal Herb growing beside the scorching yang spring and said, "This Immortal Herb is called the Origin-Returning Gilded Stamen. Elder Yue Guan spent a long time identifying it. Its effects are to compress oneself, refine one's core, and assist cultivation, allowing one to cultivate faster."

"Ever since learning of this Immortal Herb's effects, I have been thinking about something. Our Soul Power as soul masters has always been liquid. If we could consume this Immortal Herb and, with its help, compress our Soul Power into a solid state and condense an energy core within our bodies... would that not greatly benefit soul masters?"

At those words, a thoughtful look appeared in Bibi Dong's eyes.

These past few days, she had felt that Little Jing had been acting rather strangely. So he had been pondering this matter?

Then... was Little Jing's idea feasible?

As one of the world's rare Peerless Douluo-level geniuses, Bibi Dong quickly considered the difference between liquid Soul Power and solid Soul Power. By compressing liquid Soul Power to the extreme and transforming it into solid Soul Power, while the total amount of Soul Power remained unchanged, its volume would shrink. This seemed as though it would instead grant it stronger explosive force...

In other words, this idea seemed feasible.

Moreover, this method seemed capable of widespread application.

All that was needed was for a powerful soul master to consume this Immortal Herb, conduct some trials, develop a safe and suitable method, then pass that method down to others.

What Bibi Dong could understand, Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo, both Peerless Douluo, could naturally understand as well.

Qian Daoliu's body even trembled slightly—if this method worked, the strength of soul masters would surely undergo a qualitative leap!

Its only drawback was that it was rather difficult and unsuitable for some lower-level soul masters.

Even if Titled Douluo attempted it rashly... they might not necessarily succeed.

After all, this was extreme compression. If the slightest mistake caused a backlash, the consequences could be severe.

After pondering for a moment, Qian Daoliu nodded. "This method... is feasible."

As he spoke, Qian Daoliu could not help raising his head. He looked at Ling Jing as though he were some kind of monster.

For tens of thousands of years, no soul master had ever dared to do such a thing.

Yet Ling Jing, a nine-year-old child, had proposed this method!

Even if Ling Jing had only been inspired by the effects of this Immortal Herb to come up with the idea, it still fully demonstrated his genius mind.

"Little Jing, Little Jing, you truly have given me a tremendous surprise."

"If this method succeeds, it will be equivalent to creating a new era for soul masters!"

Qian Daoliu stared intensely at the Immortal Herb, already considering giving it a try. Among everyone present, only he dared attempt such a thing.

After all, Golden Crocodile Douluo had already consumed an Immortal Herb and had only just entered the Peerless Douluo realm, whereas Qian Daoliu had spent many years at that level. His control over himself had long since reached perfection.

"Refining one's core... Big Brother, if this method succeeds, why not call it the Soul Core Method?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo clapped his hands and laughed heartily, unable to stop himself from looking at Ling Jing and nodding repeatedly.

"The Soul Core Method is fitting enough. However, this is an unprecedented undertaking, and I cannot be certain that I will succeed. Even if I succeed with the help of this Immortal Herb, I do not know whether it can be taught to others."

Qian Daoliu nodded, his tone carrying a hint of excitement. "But regardless, it must be attempted."

"Little Jing, you provided the most crucial idea. This old man will not steal your concept. If the Soul Core Method is truly completed successfully, I will announce to the public that you created it. The soul masters of future generations will all sing your praises!"

At those words, Ling Jing's expression immediately turned strange.

The creator of the Soul Core Method... it sounded rather like Huo Yuhao, founder of soul spirits.

Would people of later generations give him the title of Master?

He did not want that kind of title...

"Creating the Soul Core Method may take months, or even years. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth here is abundant, so I will consume the Immortal Herb here and see whether I can succeed in one attempt. I can also guard this place and prevent other soul masters from wandering in by mistake."

Qian Daoliu swept his gaze over Ling Jing and Bibi Dong, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips. "Little Jing and Bibi Dong have both consumed Immortal Herbs. Next, it is time to hunt Soul Rings."

Ling Jing nodded.

Indeed.

Even before leaving Spirit City, he should have gone to acquire his third Soul Ring. But in order to make his third Soul Ring exceed its limit, and to prepare for his fourth Soul Ring as well, he had first come to the Icefire Yin Yang Well to temper his body.

Now, it was time to hunt a Soul Ring.

After attaining the Icefire Gold-Refining Body, although his third Soul Ring would still find it difficult to reach ten thousand years, hunting a soul beast of seven or eight thousand years should not be much of a problem.