"This is... the Soul Core cultivation method?!"
Chen Yi was naturally familiar with soul cores. This was something every Titled Douluo would possess ten thousand years later. When a soul master cultivated to the Titled Douluo level, their originally liquid soul power would compress into a solid state, settling in the soul master's dantian to form a soul core.
The soul core would continuously rotate, absorbing external soul power through the soul master to supply them, making their combat power and recovery far superior to before. Hence the saying, "Achieving Titled Douluo is like ascending to heaven in one step."
In the later era of Peerless Tang Sect, Titled Douluos were considered by many readers to have the most "watered-down" strength. After all, Titled Douluos ten thousand years ago broke through relying on their own abilities, with far superior comprehension and application of martial souls compared to those in the Peerless era. It could be said that Titled Douluos from this era, if placed ten thousand years later, would all have the potential to become Super Douluos. But in this era where the soul master system was still imperfect, most of them could only get stuck at the ordinary Titled Douluo level, not even touching the threshold of Super Douluo.
As for the Dragon King Legend era, it went without saying—with the fusion of soul masters and technology, donning battle armor made them invincible at the same level and undefeatable across levels against traditional soul masters!
This made Titled Douluos from the intermediate Peerless era feel awkwardly middling and embarrassing.
Originally, Chen Yi planned to attempt condensing a soul core in the future, and he even had his first target in mind: Dugu Bo. After all, that old poisoner had the foundation of condensing a poison core, making his chances of forming a soul core much higher than others.
But he never expected the Thunder God to have already developed this soul core method, saving Chen Yi at least ten years of hard work in the future!
For the Body Sect, this was like sending charcoal in snowy weather. Don't be fooled by the Body Sect currently having three Douluos, which looks strong—and it is indeed strong. Aside from the Spirit Hall, the hidden Sea God Island, and the later Clear Sky Sect, this lineup is quite formidable.
But the problem is, if the Body Sect wants to gather all body martial soul soul masters in the world, they must emerge. Nowadays, the soul master world's surface resources have basically been divided up by the Spirit Hall, major empires, and soul master families. To get a share, they inevitably have to clash with other forces. Without strength, why would others give you such a big piece of the pie?
With this soul core cultivation method, Chen Yi believed the Body Sect's strength would experience explosive growth. His father Chen Zhen and the Third Elder could soon break through to Titled Douluo. Adding in future immortal herbs, when the Body Sect emerges in the near future, they could have at least eight Titled Douluos!
What does eight Titled Douluos mean? The later Clear Sky Sect had only seven, and the hidden Sea God Island was around that number. Excluding the Spirit Hall, this is the strength of a dominant force on Douluo Continent.
This power could become a decisive force in changing the future continental landscape and secure a very good position for the Body Sect in the upcoming great changes on Douluo Continent.
At the same time, the arrival of this soul core cultivation method solved the major issue of whether the Body Sect could continue to prosper in the future. After all, the effects of whale glue would eventually be discovered, and the time to nurture immortal herbs was too long. This self-condensable soul core was the key for later generations to preserve the foundation laid by their predecessors.
Even in the worst case, if the Body Sect declines in the future, they could publicize the soul core cultivation method, earning the title of founder of the soul master cultivation system and creator of the soul core system, bestowing favor on all soul masters in the world. At that time, all soul masters would owe the Body Sect a debt of gratitude.
Chen Yi rubbed the soul core cultivation method before him, a surge of indescribable bitterness welling up in his heart. With the Thunder God's cultivation, this soul core was utterly useless to him. Researching it was clearly to give Chen Yi some additional foundation. How could Chen Yi not be touched by such intentions?
"Master, rest assured, your disciple will definitely change the fates of the two martial uncles and the God Realm, and in the future, I'll see that higher scenery on your behalf!"
After a while, Chen Yi withdrew his thoughts, looked outward, and sighed softly:
"It's time to go back!"
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Outside, in the Qi Blood Soaring Hall.
Three days had passed since the awakening ceremony. After Chen Yi was enveloped in the light cocoon, Chu Shanhe and the others moved him to a side room in the Qi Blood Soaring Hall.
At this moment, Mu Xi's eyes were slightly red as she looked at the light cocoon, her expression haggard and her aura listless, clearly the result of not resting for a long time.
"You stinky kid, how could awakening a martial soul cause such a big mess? I've never heard of anyone having this happen during martial soul awakening."
"Xiao Yi! Hurry and come out. In a bit, Mom will make your favorite braised beef, okay? Then Mom will take you to Vast Sea City to play with your father."
...
Heartbreaking murmurs echoed in the quiet room. Ever since Chen Yi fell into the light cocoon, Mu Xi had been sitting by the bed, quietly guarding him.
Even though the Sect Master and Great Elder said Chen Yi would be fine and would wake up soon, she agreed verbally but couldn't rest easy.
Just as Mu Xi's voice carried a sob, her fingertip gently brushing the light cocoon's surface, the layer of purple-gold glow suddenly trembled slightly.
She froze abruptly, subconsciously lightening her breath. Her originally dim eyes instantly brightened, staring fixedly at the light cocoon. The next second, the light on the cocoon receded like a tide, revealing the youth sitting cross-legged inside.
"Xiao Yi!" Mu Xi pounced over, her trembling hands stroking Chen Yi's cheek. Feeling the warm touch, tears finally rolled down uncontrollably. "You've finally woken up! You scared Mom to death, you know?"
Chen Yi slowly opened his eyes, still carrying a bit of the daze from just awakening. Upon seeing the person before him clearly, he smiled weakly and reached out to hold her hand: "Mom, I made you worry."
As soon as he spoke, Chen Yi realized his voice was somewhat hoarse, but an unprecedented power surged within his body. It seemed that this time, whether it was the gradual awakening of his bloodline or martial soul, it had strengthened his body immensely.
After a long while, Mu Xi released Chen Yi and carefully examined him. She first touched his forehead, then pulled his hand to check, confirming he was truly unharmed. Finally, the first smile in three days appeared on her face:
"You're fine! You're fine! What do you want to eat? Tell Mom, and I'll make it for you right now."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi's lips couldn't help but curl up. He grabbed the hand that was pinching him all over and comforted her: "Your child is fine, just hasn't spoken in a few days, so my throat is a bit dry. But just now, I heard you say you'd make braised beef for me. After I rest a bit, I'll eat the braised beef you make."
Mu Xi lightly tapped the little rascal's head and scolded with a smile: "You, you're just a little glutton, never forgetting about food at any time!"
Not long after, upon hearing of Chen Yi's awakening, Chu Shanhe and the Great Elder also appeared in the room. Seeing that Chen Yi was fine, the two finally breathed a sigh of relief.
In the room, candle flames flickered. The Sect Master and Great Elder exchanged a glance, their eyes falling on Chen Yi before them. "Xiao Yi, release your martial soul."
The Sect Master's voice was steady, carrying a scrutinizing tone.
Chen Yi nodded. Soul power suddenly surged around him, his entire body rapidly expanding a circle, with purple-gold thunder roaming his whole body. At that moment, a obscure halo lit up at his brow, and a pressure far exceeding the soul master category quietly spread—with him as the center, faint thunder patterns rippled in the space within a ten-meter radius. Small stones on the ground trembled slightly under an invisible force, and the thunder elements in the air seemed summoned, converging toward him.
"This is..." The Great Elder suddenly sat up straight, his eyes full of shock. The Sect Master also had his pupils contract, his fingertips unconsciously gripping the armrest: "Domain! It's an innate domain!"
Chen Yi himself was slightly surprised. He could clearly sense that within the domain, his control over thunder had increased several times. At the same time, the thunder patterns at the domain's edge flickered erratically, faintly forming an invisible barrier that isolated other auras inside.
The Great Elder quickly walked to the domain's edge and reached out to touch the thunder patterns. A numbing current came from his fingertip, then he was gently but firmly repelled.
"What a strong innate thunder domain!" He turned to the Sect Master, his tone unable to hide excitement. "Xiao Yi not only had a special martial soul awakening but also came with an innate domain. His future achievements are limitless!"
At that moment, the Great Elder suddenly swept his mental power, and his pupils contracted.
"Level 20?!"