Douluo: My Custom Achievement System

When the gray-robed figure, whose face was obscured, reached the entrance to the junior academy, no one stopped him.

The gate guard even beamed as he opened the gate for the gray-robed man.

After entering the academy, the gray-robed man did not linger anywhere. He headed straight for the library at the southernmost end of the grounds.

As soon as he stepped into the library, Auntie Chen heard his heavy footsteps and turned around. Her face lit up with delight when she saw who it was.

"Teacher Li, you're finally back! How did your research go this time? Did it go smoothly?"

Faced with Auntie Chen's question, the gray-robed man, whose face could not be seen, finally deigned to remove his oversized hat.

Beneath it was a handsome face. Even with his scruffy beard and unkempt long hair, his good looks were plain to see.

His eyes were blue, with a lingering melancholy in them that was hard to dispel.

"It went all right. I made a little progress, I suppose," Teacher Li said, forcing a faint smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, Teacher Li walked over to a bookshelf and picked up a book.

He flipped through it, and his brow furrowed.

"Has someone read this book?"

"Yes, someone has. He's a new student who often comes here to read," Auntie Chen hurriedly said.

"A new student?" Teacher Li repeated.

Chapter 12: An Unexpected Person

In the blink of an eye, Saturday arrived.

Once their Saturday morning classes were over, it would be their weekly day off again, and the students in the class were all excited.

Sitting at his desk, Jiang Yi was engrossed in a book called The Origin of Martial Soul.

After reading that book in the library, he had become very interested in books about Martial Souls.

This book speculated on the origin of Martial Souls from dozens of angles and put forward many interesting conjectures.

For example, humans were actually descendants of Soul Beasts, and in ancient times, humans also produced Soul Rings after death.

Of course, they were all conjectures. Not one had been tested.

The author had even written at the beginning that he was only doing it for fun, putting his fantasies down on paper.

However, not everything in the book was baseless speculation.

In one passage, the author proposed the theory that Martial Souls originated from bloodlines and souls, which seemed quite reasonable.

Bloodlines and souls were the foundation upon which Martial Souls were born.

Bloodlines determined the innate form of a Martial Soul. For example, members of the Clear Sky Sect awakened the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, while members of the Angel Clan awakened the Angel Martial Soul.

Souls, on the other hand, influenced the form a Martial Soul took after birth, and it was precisely because of this that Martial Soul Mutation occurred.

Of course, under certain special circumstances, bloodlines could also cause Martial Soul Mutation.

This conjecture made Jiang Yi think of the theory of a Second Awakening of Beast Martial Soul bloodlines.

The three methods Li Lingyu had been experimenting with all along ultimately acted on the body-that was, on the bloodline.

Then what about the other element that made up and influenced a Martial Soul: the soul?

His experiments seemed never to have touched on it.

If he approached the problem from both bloodline and soul, could he find another way to fully awaken the bloodline hidden within a Martial Soul?

Moreover, Li Lingyu's experimental method regarding bloodlines was not yet perfected either. With extreme training alone, the bloodline's self-protection could only be triggered by using pressure beyond what the human body could withstand.

It was a brute-force method. If it did not succeed, it would end in complete failure, with extremely serious consequences.

There must be a better way to awaken a Martial Soul's bloodline. Extreme training triggers the bloodline's self-protection, ultimately stimulating the bloodline.

There must be something else that can be added to the process. There must be other things that can trigger the bloodline.

Jiang Yi sank into deep thought over the problem. The excited clamor of the students around him did not disturb him.

What did Soul Masters on Douluo Continent spend their lives doing after they began cultivating?

What was most important to a Soul Master's growth in strength?

He considered it from that angle, adding in the theories he had seen from all sorts of people online and in novels in his previous life.

Before transmigrating, he had not believed the theories in novels at all. After all, they were only fictional worlds.

But now he had transmigrated himself, which meant the worlds in novels truly existed. Naturally, their theories had some merit too.

He soon had an answer.

The other things that could trigger a Martial Soul's bloodline were undoubtedly Soul Rings and Soul Bones, and the Soul Bones had to be of the same origin or attribute.

If one could trace a Martial Soul back to its ancient form and obtain the Soul Rings and Soul Bones of the corresponding Soul Beast, the effect would undoubtedly be even stronger.

But that was basically a fantasy. After all, the ancient Soul Beasts on Douluo Continent had all but died out.

Even among true dragon Soul Beasts, only Di Tian and Zi JI remained.

Suitable Soul Rings and Soul Bones are the key. Starting with the first Soul Ring, fuse with suitable Soul Rings and Soul Bones.

That could make the bloodline hidden within the body more active. Under those circumstances, if one then trained gradually, could that make a Second Awakening of the bloodline easier?

Jiang Yi's eyes shone. He felt that this idea was undoubtedly correct.

Just like Yu Xiaogang's Luo Sanpao, who could transform into the Golden Sacred Dragon after performing Martial Soul Fusion with two other people.

In fact, that too was achieved by incorporating other suitable Martial Soul bloodlines to stimulate the Golden Sacred Dragon bloodline hidden within the Martial Soul.

Fusing suitable Soul Rings and Soul Bones into the body created an even closer connection than Martial Soul Fusion.

It would surely achieve the same effect, or even surpass it.

Just as he was rejoicing over this, Jiang Nannan patted his hand.

"Brother Jiang Yi, class is about to start."

"Oh, right." Jiang Yi immediately came back to his senses.

This was already the last class of the morning. He could relax once he finished it.

The class bell rang, but some students were still whispering to one another.

Just then, a teacher in a gray robe walked in through the door.

He said nothing, but the faint, intermittent presence he gave off was enough to make the students who were still talking shiver.

Jiang Yi looked at the gray-robed teacher who had entered, his gaze sharpening slightly.

He could tell at a glance that this teacher was no ordinary man.

His bearing and powerful presence both made that clear.

This teacher is definitely a high-level Soul Master. To think there's someone like him at a junior academy.

But why haven't I seen him teach before?

The gray-robed man came to the lectern and calmly swept his gaze across the students.

"My name is Li Lingyu. I'm your Martial Soul Theory teacher. I was away on business before and only returned today."

"Strictly speaking, this class shouldn't be offered at a junior academy, so there won't be any exams, and I won't ask any questions."

"If you're interested, you can listen. If not, you may cultivate quietly."

After speaking calmly, Li Lingyu began his lecture.

The other students exchanged glances, while Jiang Yi's eyes had widened. He stared intently at Li Lingyu on the platform.

Li Lingyu. His name is Li Lingyu? Is he that author, or is it just a coincidence?

If he really was that author, Jiang Yi would never have imagined that the man would be a teacher at Lingshan Junior Academy.

Jiang Yi watched Li Lingyu lecture away at the front of the room and began listening carefully to what he was saying.

The more he listened, the more he felt that the Li Lingyu at the lectern and the author Li Lingyu were one and the same.

The knowledge he taught was not particularly advanced, and anyone who listened attentively could easily understand it.

He also included some profound insights into Martial Souls.

Jiang Yi committed the knowledge to memory, and before he knew it, the class was over.

The bell rang, but not a single person in the class dared move.

"Class dismissed." Li Lingyu turned and left.

Jiang Yi watched his departing figure, now completely certain that he was the author of that book.

I have to find a time to talk to Teacher Li.

What Li Lingyu was researching would undoubtedly be a great help to him. If he could successfully awaken his Martial Soul's bloodline,

then the problem of his low Innate Soul Power could be solved with ease.

Chapter 13: Making Inquiries, Academic Exchange

After Li Lingyu left, the students in the class grew lively again. They excitedly packed their things and ran toward the academy gates.

"Brother Jiang Yi, what are you thinking about? Let's hurry home. I want to eat the food Mom makes."

Seeing Jiang Yi seemingly lost in thought, Jiang Nannan shook his hand coquettishly.

Jiang Yi came back to his senses and immediately smiled. "All right, let's go home first."

He could not be too hasty about seeking out Li Lingyu. He had to think it over before making a decision.

That afternoon, after returning home and eating dinner, Jiang Yi went to sit in the courtyard.

He looked up at the sky, his eyes thoughtful.

He did not know whether he should seek out Li Lingyu.

The theory of Beast Martial Soul bloodline awakening that Li Lingyu was researching was undoubtedly what he needed most right now.

Moreover, judging from Li Lingyu's notes, he was definitely someone deeply obsessed with theoretical research.

And after so many failures, his pursuit of this theory had not stopped. Instead, it had grown even more intense.

That much could be confirmed by the knowledge he had inadvertently revealed during his lecture.

If Jiang Yi could produce knowledge that would help Li Lingyu's research, he would surely gain his attention,

and thereby obtain the resources he needed.

Moreover, at the end of the notebook, Li Lingyu had warned readers not to try his theory rashly.

That also seemed to show that he was not an evil person.

But when it came to what was in a person's heart, he could not make a judgment lightly.

Perhaps I can ask Auntie Chen and find out what kind of person Teacher Li is.

Since Li Lingyu's book could be kept in the library, Auntie Chen must know him.

Having made his decision, Jiang Yi did not hesitate. He got up, told Aunt Rou, and headed for Lingshan Junior Academy.

Although the students were already on break, most of the teachers and staff had not left the academy, since most of them lived in housing it provided.

Upon reaching the academy, Jiang Yi headed straight for the library.

He walked inside and, sure enough, Auntie Chen had not left. She was still working there.

"Little Yi, what brings you here at this time?"

Seeing Jiang Yi come to the library even after break had begun, Auntie Chen asked in puzzlement.

Jiang Yi smiled. "Auntie Chen, there's something I'd like to ask you about."

"You child, why do you have so many questions? Go on, ask." Though she was complaining, Auntie Chen's voice was full of amusement, with no sign of displeasure.

"Do you know the teacher at the academy named Li Lingyu?" Jiang Yi asked quickly.

"Teacher Li? Why are you asking about him?" Auntie Chen asked, puzzled.

Before Jiang Yi could explain, realization suddenly dawned on her. "Oh, right, Teacher Li is your Martial Soul Theory teacher, isn't he? No wonder you're asking about him."