Soul Beasts That Had Never Been Valued

Absorbing a Solitary Bamboo was extremely demanding.

"First, it had to be a Plant System Martial Soul!"

Weapon Martial Souls and Beast Martial Souls differed when absorbing plant traits, making it impossible for them to obtain the Solitary Bamboo's characteristics.

"Second."

"Damn it, the Martial Soul Origin had to be weaker than the Solitary Bamboo!"

This condition was simply far too harsh.

The strength of a Hundred Year Solitary Bamboo ranged between 0.2 and 0.3, while only Solitary Bamboos below one hundred years possessed traits. In other words, when absorbing a Solitary Bamboo Soul Ring, the strength of one's Martial Soul could not exceed 0.2!

"Trash Martial Souls" like Blue Silver Grass were uniquely blessed in this regard!

Soul Hunting Forest.

"Below ten meters are Ten Year Solitary Bamboos. Above ten meters are Hundred Year Solitary Bamboos."

"For every additional meter, the Soul Ring Age increases by ten years."

Han Tao stopped in his tracks, hesitating for a moment.

Although the characteristics possessed by Solitary Bamboo had already been widely verified among other Plant System Soul Masters—

Once it came to actual practice, however, he could not help but deliberate again and again.

He was good at making plans but poor at making decisions, and it was displayed vividly in him at this moment.

In the end, what made Han Tao resolve himself was not his lengthy theoretical analysis, but the fact that he saw the Solitary Bamboo with his own eyes.

"Bamboo itself possesses toughness and an unyielding spirit. Upright and honest is its underlying nature."

Normally, bamboo grew in groves and clusters.

Solitary Bamboo defied this rule. It stood alone, swaying amid wind and rain, growing beneath the sunlight.

Ten Years One Section, Hundred Year Transformation, rising layer by layer.

"Next, I need to find a Solitary Bamboo that is close to one hundred years old."

Close to one hundred years, but absolutely not over one hundred.

The lower the Soul Ring Age, the less Soul Beast Origin it contained, making it harder to shake the Martial Soul of Blue Silver Grass.

"Once it surpasses one hundred years, Solitary Bamboo absorbs its Innate Characteristic and turns it into nourishment for its growth."

"If I kill a Hundred Year Solitary Bamboo, I won't be able to obtain its characteristics."

Yes, Solitary Bamboo was just this contrary to common sense.

Those with powerful Martial Souls could not obtain its characteristics.

Those with high Soul Power Levels could not obtain its characteristics.

Only by killing a Ninety Year Solitary Bamboo and accepting its innate origin while absorbing the Soul Ring could one obtain the hard-won 0.2 Additional Growth Base.

For low-level Soul Masters, even a 0.2 Growth Base would not improve combat strength as much as a Soul Skill. For higher-level Soul Masters with excellent Martial Soul quality, it was not even worth considering.

"Therefore, this Soul Beast has never been valued until now."

The blade was extremely sharp, worthy of its one-of-a-kind price. With a light swing, Han Tao severed the Solitary Bamboo.

A Soul Power Aura emerged from the Solitary Bamboo. Within the Soul Power was a wisp of Colorful Rosy Glow, like an illusion beneath gentle sunlight.

White Aura mixed with the Colorful Rosy Glow, condensing in the air into a White Soul Ring.

Within the Soul Ring, a faint trace of Yellow Light shimmered.

"Soul Ring, absorb!"

The Soul Ring was drawn over to Han Tao's Martial Soul.

The Colorful Rosy Glow dissipated as the Soul Ring was absorbed.

"This wisp of rosy glow may have been transformed from Fortune."

"Second Soul Skill, Blue Silver Bamboo!"

Three Blue Silver Grasses entwined with one another, curling and knotting into a Bamboo Shape. It was a very classic Trash Skill.

Han Tao smiled and paid no attention to the Soul Skill's effect.

"In exchange for sacrificing a Soul Ring, I gain an additional 0.2 Growth Base."

The weakness of the Soul Skill had been expected from the start.

He looked at his Blue Silver Grass again. Its quality had not improved, and there was no change at all.

Had he really absorbed a Waste Soul Ring?

"Impossible!"

Thousands of Data Comparisons, exchanges of experience with a hundred Plant Soul Masters, and three months of on-site investigation.

Only after dozens of successful acquisition cases among Plant Soul Masters and dozens of analyses of possible outcomes had he selected this Solitary Bamboo from among countless Soul Beasts.

Truth allowed itself to be questioned, but objectivity was not swayed by will.

If he could not observe or understand the change, perhaps the problem lay with himself.

"My level hasn't increased. The change in Growth Base still needs to be verified."

The Solitary Bamboo's age was less than one hundred years, so it brought Han Tao extremely little Soul Power Growth. Even his Physique had not changed.

If there were a detailed Experience Bar showing Soul Power Level, then Han Tao's Experience Bar would have risen by only one-tenth at this moment.

Soul Hunting Forest was a place for low-level Soul Masters to hunt Soul Rings. There were no High Level Soul Beasts, but it was still dangerous for Han Tao.

Do not expect a Level 20 Blue Silver Grass Soul Master to defeat a Four-Hundred-Year Mandala Snake.

Although Han Tao's Physique was as high as 18, the Physique Attribute was not equivalent to combat strength.

During his more than a year at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Han Tao had only studied theory and undergone Soul Power Cultivation under Gravity Pressure.

If one asked about his Combat Level—

Calling it utterly terrible would not be an exaggeration. With his Level 20 Soul Power Attribute, he could barely fight Level 12 Xiao Chenyu to a draw.

Han Tao knew his own fighting ability, so after obtaining the Soul Ring, he hurriedly fled from the Edge Area of Soul Hunting Forest.

The exceedingly cautious Han Tao encountered no trouble in the Novice Village and returned smoothly to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Before long, he went to find Xiao Yuan.

Han Tao needed to break through to Level 21 as soon as possible and feel the boosts to his physique and Soul Power upon breaking through, so he could determine whether his Martial Soul's Growth Base had changed like that of other Soul Masters.

"Big Brother Xiao Yuan, Gravity Pressure Training as usual."

Xiao Yuan had no objections and activated his Gravity Soul Skill as usual.

Han Tao frowned tightly.

As Soul Power Level increased, the Cultivation Effect brought by Gravity Pressure would gradually diminish. This was an objective reality.

But after breaking through Level 20, the impact of this decline became far too great.

When Han Tao was Level 10, with the combination of Gravity Pressure and Deep Treatment, he could break through one level of Soul Power in just a month. But at Level 20 Soul Power, the Cultivation Effect had slowed drastically.

Now, even two months might not be enough for him to break through one level of Soul Power.

"Looks like it's time to improve the Meditation Method."

Improving the Meditation Method sounded easy enough.

In Douluo Continent, with so many Soul Masters, had no one ever thought of improving the Meditation Method?

Everyone had thought about it, but no one dared to try, because an error during testing would cause Meridian Damage.

Meridian Damage meant a decrease in Cultivation Talent, and few Soul Masters could accept such an outcome.

Even though Han Tao possessed the Deep Treatment skill, he had not explored a new Meditation Method when he was Level 10.

Why? Because recovering Meridians required time, while the Golden Period for Soul Master cultivation was limited. No one was willing to gamble their time on the extremely low probability of successfully developing a Meditation Method.

But why was Han Tao willing to do so now? After a detailed analysis of his current predicament and advantages, and after repeated consideration, Han Tao believed it was worth doing.

Limited by his talent, Han Tao's Cultivation Speed would only grow slower and slower. If he did not prepare in advance and research Meditation Methods, then perhaps upon reaching a certain stage, he would be trapped in place and unable to break through for the rest of his life.

Up to now, Han Tao had explored "Acupoints" for four years and possessed the prerequisite conditions for "Deep Treatment."

After sorting out his thoughts, Han Tao set his goal and began a new round of planning.

"No rush!" The plan would be implemented after verification.

His current priority was to break through to Level 21 and verify whether "Solitary Bamboo" could increase his Additional Growth Base by 0.2.

"I've heard of a second Thousand Year Soul Ring, but I've truly never seen anyone choose a Ten Year Soul Ring as their second Soul Ring."

Clearly, Ning Fengzhi had learned of Han Tao's actions and spoke sarcastically from the side.

"I thought that after visiting the various cities across the continent, you would gain some astonishing Research Findings."

Ning Fengzhi's remarks did not cease as he kept shaking his head and sighing.

Han Tao remained silent.

This Old Fox appeared regretful, but he was actually probing for information—why had Han Tao chosen this Ten Year Soul Ring?

"Don't you have anything to say?"

When Ning Fengzhi saw that Han Tao remained silent, his gaze gradually turned cold, and he shouted loudly.

"Teacher, I have my own choices and judgment."

"It simply hasn't been verified yet, so it isn't convenient for me to say more. But I haven't given up."

Upon hearing Han Tao's answer, the Sect Master stepped forward and patted Han Tao on the shoulder, then shook his head and left.

Ning Fengzhi was angry because he feared that Han Tao had given up on his future.

Since Han Tao had his own judgment, there was nothing more to say.

Still, he needed to find a way to trick him into revealing his Research Findings.

"Old Fox."

After Master left, Han Tao felt a slight warmth in his heart, but he also let out a breath of relief.

Ning Fengzhi was a complicated person. His concern was genuine, and his desire to freeload was genuine as well.

The two did not conflict.