Cultivating the Soul Spirit Contract
The morning sun streamed into the valley, Yan Zu was already sitting cross-legged in Auspicious Cloud Furnace. This time, he was going to refine Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill for Dugu Yan that did not contain any detoxification properties.
"Sister Yanyan, the toxins in your body have been removed. Ordinary Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill would actually interfere with the dragon poison properties of your new Martial Soul." Yan Zu explained while processing the medicinal herbs, "I need to adjust the formula, using the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot as the king, and the Earth Dragon Golden Melon as the minister—the Body Tempering Pill refined in this way will focus on tempering the body and expanding the meridians, without containing any detoxification properties."
Dugu Yan sat obediently to the side, watching with her blue-green eyes filled with curiosity and gratitude. "Little Brother A-Zu, thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard work." Yan Zu smiled, a soul fire igniting at his fingertips, which he then threw into the furnace.
This refining process went much more smoothly than before. Without the interference of detoxification properties, the medicinal power of the Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill was even purer.
Three days later, three purplish-red pills with dragon patterns faintly visible on their surface were produced. The pills were warm to the touch and exuded a rich vitality and a domineering aura for body tempering.
"This is the Dragon-Patterned Body-Tempering Pill," a body tempering pill specially designed for dragon-type Martial Soul. Yan Zu placed one of the pills into a separate jade bottle and handed it to Dugu Yan. "Its medicinal power is extremely strong. Combined with the body tempering effect of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's spring water, it will take seven days for it to be fully absorbed."
Dugu Yan solemnly accepted the medicine and began to cultivate according to Yan Zu's instructions.
At the same time, Yan Zu himself also began taking elixirs and practicing cultivation.
He first took the Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill. As soon as the pill entered his stomach, two forces of extreme cold and extreme heat erupted within his body. The medicinal power was like a hammer and a chisel, repeatedly tempering his muscles, bones, and skin, expanding the width and resilience of his meridians.
Three days later, the medicinal power of the Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill was fully absorbed. Yan Zu could feel that his physical strength had increased by at least 30% (the Bone Forging Chapter the Nine Yin Manual had already improved his physique considerably), his meridians had expanded by nearly double, and the speed of his Soul Power circulation had greatly increased.
Next is the Life-Creation Pill. This emerald green pill contains a vast source of life, which, once absorbed into the body, nourishes parched land like spring rain.
Yan Zu's already young body became even more vibrant under the nourishment of this life energy, with cell activity greatly enhanced and recovery capabilities reaching an astonishing level. He even had a feeling that even if he suffered a severe injury, he could recover in a short time.
Finally, there is the Universe Mind-Calming Pill. The crystal-clear pill melts upon entering the mouth, transforming into a cool liquid that rushes directly into the sea of consciousness.
Under the nourishment of this power, Yan Zu's spiritual power grew rapidly, his sea of consciousness expanded continuously, and the range of his spiritual perception increased from 100 meters to 300 meters, with a significant improvement in accuracy.
Three days later, the medicinal power of the Universe Mind-Calming Pill was fully absorbed. Yan Zu slowly opened his eyes, his divine light contained within, and his spiritual power flowed freely like a tide.
With the aid of these three top-tier pills, combined with the rich spiritual energy environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and the nourishment of Little Jade's auspicious aura, Yan Zu's cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching level 50 from level 46. Moreover, this is not the limit; the remaining accumulation will only be realized after obtaining Soul Ring.
However, Yan Zu knew in his heart that this was not entirely due to elixirs. The environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the auspicious aura of Little Jade, his own solid foundation, and the characteristics of the Nine Yin Manual were all key factors.
More importantly, he deliberately suppressed some of the medicinal effects, transforming them into a solid foundation rather than blindly pursuing higher levels.
"Unfortunately, the Universe Creation Pill isn't very effective for me." Yan Zu looked at the golden-purple pill in his hand and shook his head slightly.
He could sense that his Qilin Martial Soul was different from other Martial Soul. Its growth was closely related to developments such as "people's livelihood" and "civilizational progress," rather than simply the accumulation of energy.
Although the power of creation contained in the Universe Creation Pill is strong, it is difficult to trigger the essential transformation of the Qilin and the Xuanyuan Sword.
Following this, after several days of contemplation, Yan Zu also used the Soul Skill Modification Card. He modified his Second Soul Skill, "Jade Blessing."
The reason for choosing the Second Soul Skill is that it is a defensive Soul Skill Soul Skill, and as the enemies he faces become stronger, a defensive Soul Skill as Second Soul Skill is becoming somewhat ineffective. Therefore, he modified the effect of the Second Soul Skill to:
[Second Soul Skill - Pact of Protection]
[Soul Skill Effect: Can link up to 3 characters: one as the guardian and two as damage-sharing characters. When the guardian takes damage, 60% of the damage is absorbed by the damage-sharing characters. When the damage-sharing characters receive healing, the guardian character simultaneously receives 80% of the healing. Lasts for 3 minutes.]
The effects of Soul Skill may seem simple, but if used properly, they can turn the tide of battle.
On the other side, Dugu Yan's cultivation progress was equally astonishing.
Under the dual tempering of the Dragon-Patterned Body-Tempering Pill and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, her physical strength increased at a visible rate.
The physical body, which was already strengthened by the Martial Soul Evolution, has now reached an even higher level.
She could feel that her bone density, muscle strength, and meridian resilience had reached a whole new level.
More importantly, under Yan Zu's guidance, she began to cultivate the Soul Spirit Contract Method.
When Yan Zu handed her the scroll he had written in advance, Dugu Yan didn't pay much attention at first. However, after reading its contents, she was completely stunned.
"This—this is—" Her voice trembled, her blue-green eyes filled with shock, "Little Brother A-Zu, this secret technique—do you know what it means?"
Yan Zu nodded calmly. "I know. This means a complete change in the relationship between soul masters and soul beasts, a revolution in the way to obtain soul rings, and a possible reshaping of the continent's structure."
Yes, what Yan Zu gave to Dugu Yan was the "Soul Spirit Contract Secret Art".
"Then why—" Dugu Yan hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
"Why should I entrust this to you?" Yan Zu smiled. "Because you are my Sister Yanyan, and I trust you. Besides, this secret technique will be passed on sooner or later, so it's better to start with someone I can trust."
Dugu Yan's eyes reddened slightly as she solemnly tucked the scroll into her bosom. "Little Brother A-Zu, don't worry. I understand the importance of this secret technique. Until I am strong enough to protect it, I will never let a fourth person know about it."
In the days that followed, Dugu Yan spent her days tempering her physique and her nights studying the Soul Spirit Contract Method. The core of this secret method lies in the three principles of "equality," "symbiosis," and "voluntariness," requiring the cultivator to use special spiritual power to construct contract runes and establish a connection with the soul of the Soul Beast.
Because she had just taken the Universe Mind-Calming Pill, her mental strength had greatly increased, making her cultivation twice as effective with half the effort. Ten days later, she had already grasped the basic method of constructing contract runes.
"Grandpa, please take a look at me." Dugu Yan circulated her Soul Power, and the illusory image of the Jade Phosphorous Jade Dragon appeared behind her. She formed a hand seal, and a wisp of azure Soul Power outlined a complex rune in the air, which was the core rune of the Soul Spirit Contract.
Dugu Bo, with his Titled Douluo cultivation, carefully sensed it. After a long while, he let out a long breath, his dark golden eyes filled with complex emotions. "This secret technique—it is indeed enough to change the landscape of the continent. Yanyan, you must remember, before you reach the Titled Douluo, you must never perform a complete Soul Spirit Summoning in front of others."
"I understand, Grandpa." Dugu Yan nodded. "My Little Brother A-Zu also instructed us that unless absolutely necessary, we should fight using Soul Skill."