The Formation Shattered, the Soul Endured; Dragon Bamboo Origin Return

The fifth day after the Green Jade Dragon Bamboo evolved.

Li Man did not continue researching any more Immortal Herb.

She devoted all her time to it.

All of it was used to retest the existing capabilities.

First Soul Skill: Green Bamboo Binding Formation

The vines' resilience has increased by about 30%.

The binding speed did not increase significantly.

The Second Soul Skill makes the bamboo's rebound ability more stable.

However, it did not escalate into a stronger attack.

The maximum maintenance limit for the Third Soul Skill Parasitic Bamboo Formation Eye, has changed.

On a stationary target.

It can stabilize three at the same time.

On high-speed targets.

Only two can still be stabilized.

Beyond that.

The mental burden will increase rapidly.

Qin Ming recorded every single change.

"After the Martial Soul Evolution."

"The strongest skill is not any single Soul Skill."

He said:

"The energy loss between all Soul Skill has been reduced."

Li Man nodded.

past.

Each time, the key points of the formation are set up.

Soul Power is consumed when it is transferred from the Martial Soul itself to external nodes.

The farther the distance.

The greater the loss.

Now.

The golden veins inside the Green Jade Dragon Bamboo resemble natural conduction channels.

At the same distance.

Consumption decreased by nearly 20%.

This means that she doesn't simply have an extra ability.

Instead, it is possible to achieve the same level of Soul Power.

This will allow the existing formation to last longer.

The truly crucial one.

It's still about recovering the power after the core of the formation shattered.

To verify this capability.

Dugu Bo built a temporary stone array in an open space in the valley.

There are twelve stone pillars in total.

Li Man must arrange eight array points between the stone pillars.

Dong Jian was responsible for sabotaging them one by one.

The restrictions are as follows:

Martial Soul Fusion cannot be used.

Dong Jian cannot attack the same spot consecutively.

Li Man could not deactivate all the key points of the formation in advance.

The goal is not to determine a winner or loser.

Instead, the test is conducted under conditions of continuous breakthroughs.

How much Soul Power can she retain?

"Start."

The first key to the formation was established at the base of the stone pillar.

The second one was attached to a piece of gravel.

The third one was hidden in an ordinary bamboo leaf.

The remaining five missiles form two backup routes.

Dong Jian did not act immediately.

The moment the Force Observation is activated.

Eight points at the heart of the formation.

Two Soul Power were most evident.

All three are completely hidden.

The remaining three showed only very faint fluctuations.

Li Man has already incorporated the concept of the Traceless Formation Eye into her new Martial Soul.

Golden veins are hidden inside the bamboo.

When not activated.

It's harder to detect than in the past.

Dong Jian chose the left-hand pillar.

Short Tremor was initiated.

The impact spread along the ground.

Li Man failed to protect the nearest first key of the formation.

Instead, we let it bear the burden.

Cracks appeared at the core of the array.

The moment before it shattered.

Golden veins lit up.

About 20% of the Soul Power was redirected to the second one.

at the same time.

A small portion of the Short Tremor oscillations was also carried away.

The second piece of rubble attached to the array eye was ejected to the side.

This disrupted Dong Jian's plans.

His right leg felt lighter.

Avoid the loose rocks.

The next step is still uncertain.

Li Man's third array eye has already appeared from the bamboo leaves.

The vines twined around her ankles.

Dong Jian's palm felt heavier.

Press the bamboo rattan down.

White Soul Power was released from his shoulders.

Send your body toward another stone pillar.

Round 1.

Li Man lost a key point in the formation.

However, it did not completely lose its power.

Dong Jian's actions became the source of her next interference.

"This is not Mountain Shifting."

Dong Jian said.

"I know."

Li Man answered.

Dong Jian's Third Soul Skill, Mountain Shifting.

Able to withstand a shock.

Transfer a portion of it to another contact point.

The upper limit is clearly defined.

Only one share can be stored at a time.

Li Man's new abilities are different.

She couldn't fully withstand the impact.

Only before the core of the formation collapses.

Allow a small portion of the force to flow along the formation path to other nodes.

The transfer rate is even lower.

The advantage is that it can be completed simultaneously with Soul Power recovery.

Round two.

Dong Jian deliberately avoided using Short Tremor.

Mountain-Leaning Collision.

The stronger impact shattered the core of the formation instantly.

Li Man didn't have time to retrieve it.

All Soul Power dissipated.

"Not fast enough."

She said.

"Not speed."

Dong Jian looked at the cracks in the stone pillar.

"You think it can last another half a breath."

When Li Man was assessing the resilience of the formation.

They still rely on pre-evolutionary experience.

Green Jade Dragon Bamboo is indeed more resilient.

However, Dong Jian has also completed the Martial Soul Evolution.

The inward oscillations contained in the Mountain-Leaning Collision are stronger than in the past.

The old strength assessment is no longer valid.

The third round.

Li Man no longer waited for obvious cracks to appear at the core of the formation.

Black Soul Power had just gathered on Dong Jian's shoulder.

She then took the initiative to prepare for the recycling.

Force Observation made Dong Jian see the golden route light up ahead of time.

The attack had not yet landed.

He suddenly stopped exerting force.

They changed direction and moved to another key point in the formation.

Li Man's first attempt to recover the lost stock failed.

The Soul Power that was originally intended to leave must now be stabilized again.

His mental energy experienced a brief period of confusion.

The second attack has begun.

Both key points of the formation shattered simultaneously.

You lied to me.

Li Man said.

"Will there be enemies waiting for you to retrieve them during battle?"

Dong Jian countered with a question.

"No."

"Then let's continue."

The fourth round begins.

Li Man no longer only observed Dong Jian's attacking movements.

She divided all the key points of the formation into three categories.

The primary node must be retained.

Sacrificial transmission nodes.

Intentionally exposed decoy nodes.

Dong Jian raised his hand for the first time.

She did not retrieve the exposed core of the array.

Even if the opponent can destroy it.

The losses are within acceptable limits.

The second time.

Dong Jian attacked the transmission node.

Li Man only recycled half.

Retain enough Soul Power to maintain the fake route.

The third time.

The true master node is under threat.

Only then did the golden veins fully light up.

The main force shifted to the other two Parasitic Bamboo Formation Eye.

The stone pillar was shattered.

The original positions have been completely lost.

A new core had already formed after Dong Jian.

The Green Bamboo Rebound was launched from behind.

Dong Jian turned and blocked the attack.

His arm was still being struck by bamboo vines.

It's done.

Li Man said.

Qin Ming shook his head.

"Complete only once."

"It cannot be considered truly mastered yet."

Li Man did not refute.

Training continues.

When all eight array points are shattered.

She retained less than 10% of her original Soul Power.

It gradually increased to 25%.

After exceeding 30%.

Mental exertion will increase significantly.

It's not worth it.

therefore.

Li Man set limitations for this self-created technique:

First.

It can only recover the array cores that have not yet completely gone out of control.

second.

The core of the formation was destroyed instantly and could not be recovered.

third.

The Soul Power recovered should not exceed 30% of the original node's power.

fourth.

It can withstand a small amount of external impact, but not more than the maximum withstand capacity of the array.

fifth.

Simultaneous recovery of more than three array eyes will cause mental confusion.

The final name is:

Dragon Bamboo Origin Return.

It's not about allowing the broken array eyes to regrow.

Instead, it allows the remaining power to return to the overall formation.

afternoon.

Li Man began testing the compatibility of the Green Jade Dragon Bamboo with different properties.

Dugu Yan released a wisp of poison.

The core of the formation can be maintained for longer.

However, it is still necessary to cut it off in time.

Dugu Bo a wisp of heat from the outer edge of the fire spring.

The bamboo shadows no longer wither and die immediately.

But even after enduring ten breaths, the bamboo leaves remained curled.

The same applies to the aura of the cold spring.

The resistance granted to Dong Jian by the Ice and Fire Herbs did not directly affect Li Man.

The Aromatic Silk Beauty is merely a purification and evolution of the Martial Soul.

It did not make the Green Jade Dragon Bamboo immune to all attributes.

This actually reassured Qin Ming.

Absolute resistance would cause tactics to lose their boundaries.

Limited improvements are more suitable for long-term growth.

The last test.

This is the power transmission that the two of them care about most.

Dong Jian stood in the center of the stone formation.

Black Soul Power concentrated in his right palm.

No Soul Skill was used.

It only releases the most basic inward impact towards a single core of the formation.

past.

The bamboo array suffers significant losses when transmitting vibrations.

After the distance exceeds thirty steps.

The force is almost impossible to maintain in a complete direction.

Now.

The golden veins lit up segment by segment.

The impact passed through the first key of the array.

The second one.

The third one.

It was eventually released from beneath the stone pillar on the other side.

The stone pillar trembled slightly.

A crack appeared on the surface.

The damage still exists.

But it's almost half less than before.

Li Man's eyes lit up.

"A little further."

The core of the formation was moved to forty paces.

The impact can still reach.

At fifty steps.

The sense of direction is starting to blur.

Sixty steps.

Only a faint tremor remained.

The stable range was ultimately determined to be within forty steps.

If it is a rapidly moving Parasitic Bamboo Formation Eye.

The scope needs to be shortened further.

Dong Jian said:

"We can try using Mountain-Suppressing Dragon Bamboo again."

Qin Ming immediately said:

"No."

They both looked at him at the same time.

"Dong Jian's yin-yang cycle has just stabilized."

"Li Man's Martial Soul has only been evolving for five days."

Qin Ming said:

"You haven't even fully mastered your individual abilities."

"Integrate now."

"Are you trying to combine two unstable factors?"

Dong Jian did not continue.

Li Man also closed the array.

Qin Ming's judgment was correct.

Their combination ceiling has indeed increased significantly.

But the stronger the change.

We should not rely on past successes to make hasty attempts.

"At least until we return to the academy."

Qin Ming said:

"The complete treatment will be prepared by Ye Lingling."

"The Shi Brothers established an external defense line."

"Dugu Yan is responsible for isolating the out-of-control areas."

"Conduct the first fusion test."

Dugu Bo stood to the side.

"Are you getting ready to go back?"

"Dugu Yan's condition is temporarily stable."

Qin Ming said:

"Dong Jian and Li Man also need to return to the academy to adapt to the new level."

"And."

"When choosing herbs for others, their actual condition must be observed first."

Dugu Bo did not stop him.

He turned to Li Man.

"Take the copy of the Herbal Records."

"I was originally going to stay here."

Li Man nodded.

The location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well must not be revealed.

Even a complete map of herb distribution cannot be brought back to the academy.

She will only take away the abridged attribute records.

Terrain is not included.

The location of the spring is not included.

It also won't indicate the route to enter.

"Return in seven days."

Dugu Bo said:

"Bring information about the other members of the Imperial Fighting Team."

"I will work with you to identify the herbs."

"After picking."

"You will personally escort them back to the academy."

Dugu Yan asked:

What about me?

You stay here for now.

Dugu Bo answered.

"Continue to draw out the accumulated toxins."

Dugu Yan looked in the direction where Yu Tianheng and the others were.

Clearly, they were somewhat reluctant.

However, her body is not yet ready to end the treatment immediately.

Dong Jian said:

We will not disclose your situation.

Dugu Yan snorted.

"What about Yu Tianheng's question?"

Tell him you've been training with Senior Poison Douluo.

Li Man answered.

This is not a lie.

The actual content was not explained.

The night before leaving.

Li Man came to the black stone alone.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red and longing, continue to grow quietly.

She had already learned this from Dugu Bo.

The black rock is called Black Perish Stone.

Extremely hard.

Ordinary weapons cannot leave a mark.

As for the white flowers with red stripes...

Dugu Bo also didn't know the name or function.

"It's not suitable for your Martial Soul."

Dugu Bo once said this.

"It also doesn't have any obvious medicinal properties that enhance Soul Power."

"Keep it for now."

Li Man naturally did not pick them.

She stood before the flowers.

The Green Jade Dragon Bamboo did not resonate at all.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red, arose when she recalled the scene of Dong Jian entering the icy-fire spring.

The red veins in the flower center slowly lit up.

Li Man extended her hand.

It finally stopped about half a foot away from the petal.

No contact was made.

What are you waiting for?

She asked softly.

The flower did not answer.

On the other side of the valley.

Dong Jian was packing the things he needed to take with him when he returned to the academy.

After discovering that Li Man had not returned for a long time.

We followed the same route.

He did not approach the Black Stone.

They only stood on the outside.

"It's time to go."

Li Man turned around.

"Um."

She withdrew her hand.

The petals of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, sway gently.

They were still trapped in Black Perish Stone.

Dong Jian asked:

"It reacted again?"

"Possible."

"Do you want to take it with you?"

"No."

Li Man answered.

"It did not choose Martial Soul."

"They didn't choose Soul Power either."

"I still don't know what it really needs."

The two left side by side.

Behind me.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red has returned to silence.

This trip to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Dong Jian obtained the Yin-Yang Iron-Eating Beast and the Force Observation.

Li Man obtained the Green Jade Dragon Bamboo and the Dragon Bamboo Origin Return.

Their Soul Power simultaneously reached level thirty-six.

Compared to when we first entered the valley.

A fundamental change has occurred.

But the Immortal Herb chapter is not over yet.

The true medicine belonging to the Imperial Fighting Team.

They still grow throughout the valley.

After the two returned to the academy.

Through repeated training and observation.

Find out the most needed direction for each teammate.

And then they returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

What they take away will no longer be just their own opportunities.

It will also be the entire Imperial Fighting Team.

This marks the beginning of a real gap widening in the future Soul Master Tournament.