Su Yu had done research.
Plus, he already knew some methods of Essence Sect's second awakening from his previous life.
He also found out from the data that Essence Sect indeed frequently appears in the Land of the Far North.
Precisely because of this, Su Yu speculated that the Ice Emperor had witnessed the second awakening of the Body Martial Soul by Soul Masters of the Essence Sect.
In fact, that's exactly the case.
"Yuhao, this Su Yu knows quite a lot. The second awakening of the Body Martial Soul by Essence Sect is indeed achieved by challenging the limits of the body.
Targeting the part of the Body Martial Soul, they choose different extreme environments to stimulate their potential."
Actually, all Martial Souls have the qualifications for this second awakening.
But except for the Body Martial Soul, the awakening probability of other Martial Souls is too small. Perhaps 99% of people facing this challenge will encounter not awakening, but death.
And the probability of the Body Martial Soul, however, can exceed 50%!
Because the Body Martial Soul is a part of the body, the stimulation of the extreme environment on the Martial Soul is more direct. The Soul Master's own will has a stronger impact on the Martial Soul.
The stimulatory effect on the body under extreme conditions greatly enhances the support for the Body Martial Soul.
Although the Ice Emperor was not absolutely clear, having witnessed multiple complete processes, Huo Yuhao was no longer enthusiastic about going to Essence Sect.
Turns out challenging the limits was sufficient.
Too bad I didn't know this when I went deep into the Land of the Far North last time.
Now the Land of the Far North is definitely not suitable for me anymore.
Seeing Huo Yuhao's silent demeanor, Su Yu knew he had probably guessed right.
Indeed, the Ice Emperor knows some things about the second awakening of the Body Martial Soul.
"Alright, the second awakening of the Body Martial Soul can be achieved with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. For now, your goal remains cultivation."
Su Yu continued to explain the structure of the Condensing Rune.
While teaching Huo Yuhao the Condensing Rune, he was also constructing his own new rune.
"Life."
Su Yu's understanding of Life Force made the construction of the Life Rune flow smoothly.
In fact, on many lines of the rune, he didn't refer to any specific Core Array parts, but sketched them out based on his own instincts.
"Su Yu, Yuhao, please stop for a moment."
Xiao Hongchen interrupted their cultivation.
"My grandfather is looking for you two."
...
"Hall Master."
"Teacher."
"Hmm, Xiaoyu, Yuhao, this time I need your help.
Meng won a Soul Bone in an auction during the Soul Fighting Competition, and I have already prepared everything for her absorption except for you two.
Xiaoyu, your Ultimate Life Attribute will definitely help Meng's absorption.
Yuhao, your Martial Soul is the Ice Scorpion, so I'm wondering if you could assist as well."
As he spoke, Mirror Hongchen took out the Ice Scorpion Soul Bone.
To be honest, he naturally checked it himself upon obtaining it.
Inside was a forceful ice attribute Soul Power, even Mirror Hongchen felt its overpowering presence.
He felt that the absorption of this Ice Scorpion Soul Bone by Meng Hongchen might lead to unexpected incidents.
The domineering Soul Power didn't seem like something any ordinary ice attribute could subdue.
Meng Hongchen had the Soul Bone for a month now, and he had been researching and preparing assistance measures to maximize the success rate of her absorption.
"This is the Ice Scorpion Soul Bone!"
Huo Yuhao immediately recognized the origin of the Soul Bone.
Mirror Hongchen wasn't surprised, since Huo Yuhao's Martial Soul is the Ice Scorpion, it's normal for him to sense the kindred power in the Soul Bone.
"Teacher, Senior Sister Meng cannot absorb this Soul Bone."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Mirror Hongchen's face immediately darkened.
Was it indeed as I suspected?
His appraisal might not match Xingluo Empire's top appraisers, but he's experienced the true Ultimate Ice, sensed Huo Yuhao's Ice Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul.
From the moment he got the Ice Scorpion Soul Bone, he had an inexplicable suspicion.
"Why?"
"The Ice Scorpion race is incredibly proud. The Soul Bones they leave behind after death can only be absorbed by Ultimate Ice."
Scorpions are typically symbols of poison.
Yet the Ice Scorpion has no trace of venom, only pure Ultimate Ice attribute.
Their Ice Scorpion race dominates the Land of the Far North because of the Ultimate Ice attribute.
The Soul Bones they leave behind can only be absorbed by Soul Masters with Ultimate Ice. It's their pride.
"Senior Sister Meng is probably hoping to rely on this Soul Bone to achieve Ultimate Ice, right?"
"Ah? That's right!" Suddenly being mentioned, Meng Hongchen was stunned for a moment before responding.
"I've seen in Shrek's collection that the Land of the Far North once had a Vermilion-eyed Ice Toad that attempted to evolve into Ultimate Ice with the Titan Snow Demon King's help.
She succeeded and evolved into Ultimate Ice attribute.
But within a minute after her successful evolution, she was Fallen.
The poison she emitted after her death formed a poisonous miasma in the Land of the Far North, lasting to this day."
Su Yu twitched his mouth.
This Huo Yuhao really knows how to embellish.
Mirror Hongchen also showed a look of doubt, staring at Huo Yuhao.
This kind of information, can a student from the Outer Courtyard really access it?
Ultimately, Mirror Hongchen didn't pursue the matter further.
The source of information isn't the key, the key is whether Huo Yuhao's words are true.
Mirror Hongchen chose to trust this newly accepted disciple.
Despite only interacting for over a month, he chose to believe him at this moment, also trusting his own previous research judgment.
"Yuhao, if you feel guilty, next time you go to the Land of the Far North, I can take you to find two pieces of Vermilion-eyed Ice Toad Soul Bones." The Ice Emperor sensed Huo Yuhao's mood and spoke out.
...
The Soul Bone was ultimately assigned to Huo Yuhao.
Su Yu had little to comment on this.
Huo Yuhao is loyal and sentimental, having him owe some debts is ultimately beneficial.
For Meng Hongchen, it might not necessarily be a loss, since what Huo Yuhao said from Shrek's records is exaggerated, but the case itself should be correct.
...
Elder Yi tirelessly researched the rules of the Douluo Plane and was also interested in Soul Bones, studying them for a time.
Moreover, during Su Yu's Fourth Soul Ring absorption, he refined the Sword Grass's body into his Soul Ring.
Because of this, Su Yu possesses something akin to an External Soul Bone, the Godslaying Sword.
Since then, Su Yu often pondered what Soul Bones truly mean for Soul Masters.
Is it appropriate to consider them as weapons that can fully integrate with oneself?
If they can be regarded in such a way, could creating Soul-guiding Devices to achieve this effect mean that Soul Bones can be replaced?
Even if a place for absorbing Soul Bones remains.
But can the Soul Master's own bones not be substituted?
Absorbing foreign Soul Bones, and transforming one's own bones to grow into something similar to Soul Bones, which path is better?
Comprehending Soul Bones, inscribing runes on one's bone structure...
This is a concept of Su Yu's.
Unfortunately, he has not had time to explore this further.
"Alas, unable to do everything."
Su Yu thought it would be nice if he knew a clone technique at this time.