Martial Soul Essence

What was the true essence of Blue Silver Grass?

All Rivers Run Into the Sea, embracing all things.

No—more precisely, it should be called "adaptation."

Scorched by raging fire, it did not turn to ash; that strand of blue silver within the blazing flames would evolve a resistance to "fire."

Pierced by bone-chilling cold, it did not freeze into powder; Blue Silver Grass beneath extreme cold would naturally evolve an endurance toward "ice."

Blades, spears, sharp weapons, Axe Yue Heavy Hammer—tangible external damage, so long as it could not utterly destroy it, then after it healed, the newly grown Blue Silver Grass would become tougher and more vigorous.

Yes. This was "adaptation."

Physical force, elements, toxins, Soul Power, evil, Killing Intent—any attribute fell within the scope of "adaptation."

Accept external force, adapt to external force, strengthen the Martial Soul.

This was the evolutionary path of Blue Silver Grass, and it was also the Broad Road Han Tao had opened after understanding Martial Soul Essence.

"Seven Heart Begonia is one of the pieces of the Blue Silver Grass Puzzle."

Why? If Blue Silver Grass wanted to evolve its Martial Soul, it had to find a way to adapt to external elements. Take the Fire Element, for example.

When adapting to flames, it would inevitably be burned by them. For an injured Martial Soul to recover, it required an extremely long time.

Nine Heart Begonia was currently the number-one healing Martial Soul in the Soul Master World.

Its origin was healing. With the help of Nine Heart Begonia, Blue Silver Grass's evolutionary speed would receive a massive boost.

Therefore, for it to serve as one of the Blue Silver King's puzzle pieces was entirely reasonable.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is likewise one of the pieces of the Blue Silver Grass Puzzle."

Why? Nine Heart Begonia and Blue Silver Grass at least shared the same plant-type tendency, but a Weapon Martial Soul should have nothing to do with Blue Silver Grass, right? The core ability of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was comprehensive amplification of a Soul Master's attributes, raising the upper limit of what a Martial Soul could withstand.

The higher the upper limit of endurance, the faster the speed of evolution.

Eating next month's grain today, borrowing a hen to lay eggs—it was nothing more than that.

It allowed a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master to possess a high-rank evolutionary speed while still at a low Rank.

Therefore, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was likewise a core puzzle piece of the Blue Silver King, and it was likewise entirely reasonable.

Bang! A sound came from the door that had been shut for so long.

Amid the darkness of the long night, blooming radiance appeared.

Was it the light of hope born from Han Tao's understanding of Martial Soul Essence? No. This light came from reality.

Han Tao and Ning Tian both lifted their heads slightly toward the door, struggling to crack their eyes open and adapt to the sudden light.

"Sect Master." Outside the door came the Guard's respectful address.

Master was here.

Han Tao made the judgment.

Ning Tian stood there at a loss.

Soul Power circulated, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared in Ning Fengzhi's hand. Two rays of amplifying light fell upon Han Tao.

"I'm very curious. What kind of bait did Ye Junlan offer that made you disregard the Sect's interests and trade away the theory of Deep Treatment?"

He paced two steps in hesitation. "Even after I had already given you a hint, you still made such a choice?"

Yes. This was the decision Han Tao had made after weighing everything again and again, after careful and thorough consideration.

"A method for Martial Soul Evolution," Han Tao told him truthfully.

Taking a deep breath, he stared at the wall, a trace of disappointment flashing through his eyes.

"You foolish child!"

"A method for Martial Soul Evolution—do you think the things Ye Junlan has grasped are something our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, such a large Sect with centuries of accumulated foundation, would not know?"

The information Ye Junlan had given was wrong.

Ning Fengzhi had long known about the method for Martial Soul Evolution in her hands. Otherwise, she would not have given it out so easily.

"But they have already evolved their Martial Soul into Nine Heart Begonia."

Nine Heart Begonia evolved from Seven Star Begonia.

And the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, to this day, was still the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"Since you learned knowledge about Martial Soul Evolution from them, you should know that there is a key point in Martial Soul Evolution: grasping the Martial Soul Origin."

"For Seven Star Begonia, its Martial Soul Origin includes the Begonia Flower, and at the upper end of its Rank there is also Nine Heart Begonia."

"But what about our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

"There are no Seven Treasure Glazed Tile monsters on Douluo Continent, nor are there any defensive tower Soul Beasts. There is no way to strengthen the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's origin and break through the limitation of its Rank."

Ning Fengzhi's face flushed red, making him seem somewhat angry. He was angry partly because Han Tao had traded away "Deep Treatment," and partly because Han Tao clearly grasped the theory, so why was he still questioning him like this? Embarrassing him was one thing.

Being ignorant and incompetent—that was the real problem.

"Teacher, do you know that on Douluo Continent, there is a kind of thing called an Immortal Herb?"

Han Tao's sudden interjection cut off Ning Fengzhi's anger.

The fury on his face instantly turned to confusion, then quickly shifted into curiosity.

"Immortal Herbs—where did you learn about those?"

Han Tao did not say anything. He had no way to explain where "Immortal Herbs" came from.

"I do know of one Immortal Herb. I think it was called..." Ning Fengzhi seemed to be recalling, pondering, but in the end he gave an answer.

"Lovesick Heartbreak Red. A divine treasure among Immortal Herbs. Once..."

His words came to an abrupt stop, and Ning Fengzhi's expression chilled as he stared at Han Tao.

Looking at his master's expression, Han Tao could not help feeling puzzled.

Could it be that what was written in Douluo Unofficial History was all true?

"A Seven Star Begonia Soul Master and a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master came to blows because they were arguing over something."

"When the Blue Silver King Soul Master picked Lovesick Heartbreak Red, who was the person on his mind?"

What was unofficial history? It meant that no matter how historically accurate it was, it had to be wild enough.

"Among Immortal Herbs, there is one called Aromatic Silk Beauty. It can help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda break its limits."

"Aromatic Silk Beauty?"

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. Even with his vast experience, he had never heard of this Immortal Herb.

"Yes. The king of Immortal Herbs, Aromatic Silk Beauty."

"Did Ye Junlan tell you that?" he asked in puzzlement.

"Of course not. Teacher, what makes you think she would tell me these things?"

As he answered, Han Tao looked at his master with a somewhat strange gaze.

Teacher, this was not like you.

"Mm. Teacher believes you."

"Since you know that this kind of Immortal Herb exists in this world, do you have any leads on it?"

Han Tao glanced at the Little Black Room and smiled meaningfully.

Ning Fengzhi understood Han Tao's stance. Leads on Aromatic Silk Beauty were another price.

"The Sect has been organizing some knowledge recently. Since you happen to be idle here, why don't you come help me?"

He first spoke to Han Tao, then turned his head and instructed the Guard, "I'll take Han Tao with me first. Register it."

Ning Fengzhi was the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so of course he had the right to take Han Tao away. Moreover, his methods were more delicate than a Titled Douluo's; even on the level of rules, no fault could be found.

Yes. When Han Tao agreed to Ye Junlan, he had already predicted the situation he was in now.

He used the theory of Deep Treatment to exchange the news of Martial Soul Evolution from Ye Lingling.

He used the lead on Aromatic Silk Beauty to save himself from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Little Black Room.

Aromatic Silk Beauty possessed the ability to distinguish the material properties of spiritual objects of heaven and earth, and could further reduce the strength of plant-type Soul Beasts by half. It was the key to controlling the Blue Silver King.

In truth, if Han Tao went directly to his master, he also had a chance of obtaining the method for Martial Soul Evolution from him.

But the existence of the Fallen Red Secret Method left Han Tao somewhat hesitant.