Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 373 Dilemma
"Ultimate Soul Beasts are extremely rare!"

Flander let out a long sigh, a hint of bitterness in his eyes.

"On the Douluo Continent, there may be some extremely powerful soul beasts, but these soul beasts are not something a soul master like me can touch!"

I am not Yu Xiaogang after all.

The most valuable quality in a person is self-awareness; possessing the body of an ultimate soul beast is a future he cannot imagine.

No matter how beautiful or moving Han Tao's description was, this "owl dean" still focused on the present.

"Hey"

Han Tao let out a long sigh: "In that case, the fire dragon is also a good choice."

"With the bloodline of the Golden Sacred Dragon, the foundation of the dragon race, and the gradual sublimation of the fire element, it is only a matter of time before it transforms into a Golden Sacred Dragon."

Han Tao is confident in this regard.

Flander held the "Distraction Control Techniques - Advanced" book in his hand, flipped to two pages, and began to study it carefully.

"The first step is to use the soul vibration during the absorption of a soul ring to guide the splitting of one's own soul?"

"Then, with the help of specific healing soul skills, repair the soul damage caused by the split?"

After combining the secret techniques, Flander was visibly shocked: "A truly ingenious idea."

Looking at Han Tao, I couldn't help but think of Yu Xiaogang, who is also known as a professional "master" of theoretical research.

"Hmph, trash!" Flander scoffed.
But when Han Tao asked a question, he quickly explained, "Han Tao, I wasn't talking about you. I was just thinking about Yu Xiaogang."

"Don't be nervous, I don't care about these things."

Han Tao pointed to the contents of the secret technique: "After the soul splits, many functions are born."

"Soul fusion with the soul ring, dissecting the essence of the soul ring."

"The soul merges with the martial spirit, thus giving birth to the martial spirit evolution theory of 'merging with the martial spirit body'."

"And these are all the theoretical results of my exploration."

Han Tao fixed his gaze on him: "Now, it's your turn!"

"You are needed to explore the next theoretical breakthroughs. There are enormous risks involved. Are you prepared?"

To merge one's soul with that of a soul beast.

He revived the brilliance of his martial soul by possessing another's body.

"Risk is not a problem!"

"But."

Jiangzhu asked, "But what is it?"

Flander hung his head, his steps faltering: "I'm stuck on the first step!"

"Advancing the Distraction Control Technique requires soul vibration to split the spiritual body, but my Cat-Owl Martial Soul is already shattered."

According to the description of the secret technique, the soul trembled, originating from a ten-thousand-year-old soul ring.

Flander has lost the ability to absorb spirit rings.

"That's not a problem!" Han Tao retorted.

The predicament was an insurmountable mountain in Flanders' eyes, but it was nothing in his own hands.

—Blue Silver Grass!

With a casual wave of his hand, the Blue Silver Overlord of ultimate power appeared beside Han Tao.

"Blue Silver Overlord, Ultimate Martial Soul!"

"The ruler who controls the will of the race, using spiritual power as the thread for the evolution of his martial soul, can naturally construct the authority to shatter the soul!"

His tone was confident and relieved.

Soul Blast ranks above Soul Vibration.

For a Soul Master who has mastered Soul Blast, inducing Soul Shock is as easy as eating and drinking.

"Na"

Flanders looked up blankly.

Jiangzhu gazed at it: "Blue Silver Grass"

"In the Douluo Continent, it's a universally acknowledged useless martial soul; out of tens of thousands of Blue Silver Grass soul masters, not two have broken through to the Soul King level."

"But in Han Tao's hands, this seemingly useless martial soul was transformed into an ultimate martial soul that was even more powerful than the Clear Sky Hammer and the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex."

Because of what?
Perhaps because of her doubts, she suddenly felt a little more excited about the rest of the trip.

Jiangzhu's eyes sparkled with hopeful expectation.

"really?"

"really!"

After waiting for a definite answer, only determination and solemnity remained in his eyes.

"In that case, let's do it now."

Han Tao did not speak.

Under the microscopic manipulation of mental power, it penetrated Flander's skull, seeping into his consciousness and brain. [Soul Shock]

Through a difficult process of guiding the secret method, Flanders channeled his spiritual power, and his soul was rebuilt from its shattered state.

After a long while, he raised his head: "Success! It's split in two!"

"Of course!"

Han Tao nodded calmly.

The guidance of his mental energy was exceptionally meticulous, so the danger of Flanders practicing the secret techniques was far less than it had been for him in the past.

If he can fail at this cultivation, it proves he doesn't deserve to live in this world.

"After the soul splits, the spiritual body suffers trauma, causing the spiritual power to decline endlessly."

"As for the healing soul skill that heals the soul body, only Ye Lingling currently possesses it in the entire Douluo Continent. Therefore, you will need to come with us to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"Ok!"

Flanders nodded slightly.

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Two days later, at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Han Tao led Flander and Jiangzhu to the laboratory built by the sect.

"Here, Ye Lingling!"

She was still dressed in pure white, her face was cold and expressionless, and her eyes revealed no emotion.

Han Tao smiled and said, "Give him some treatment!"

"Concentrate!"

Ye Lingling gently raised her hand.

He picked up a teacup, added some calming tea leaves, and handed it to Flander.

"That's it!"

"Dean Flander, you may leave now!"

Han Tao paused with a semitone.

Serve tea to see the guests off.

"Why aren't you being polite and trying to persuade me to stay?" Jiangzhu asked, slightly puzzled.

Han Tao and Ye Lingling's behavior was too utilitarian and lacked human touch.

"This is pragmatic!"

Han Tao understood her thoughts.

Looking at the departing figure, he unusually offered an explanation: "Flander's research was essentially for my benefit!"

"The conditions for the Blue Silver Core and the evolutionary path are complete; all that's needed is for him to successfully fuse with the Soul Beast."

"Whether it's animal or plant that's being fused, whether it's top-tier or ultimate, it doesn't matter to me. I just need to determine if this path is feasible!"

Self-interest is the driving force behind Han Tao's research.

Jiangzhu was dumbfounded: "Just because of this?"

Microscopic healing is an extremely precious secret technique, and the advancement of the distraction control technique is an even more closely guarded secret of the sect. Yet Han Tao actually handed over this precious secret technique to an outsider for his own benefit.
This is not right!

"Han Tao."

"Don't you care at all about the collective interest?"

Collective interests?

This name reminded Han Tao of Yu Xiaogang once again.

This so-called master has a particular fondness for using the name of the "collective" to coerce individual behavior.

Han Tao turned around: "How is Yu Xiaogang?"

"The situation is not good!"

Ye Lingling flicked her hair: "The muscle modification of my arms, thighs, calves, waist and hips went smoothly."

"But the back muscles, chest muscles, and the muscles on the sides of the ribs."

"During the transformation process, the impact of the torso on the muscles was neglected, which almost led to Yu Xiaogang's death."

Han Tao asked, "And the result?"

"Fortunately!"

"The Nine-Heart Begonia has outstanding healing abilities, barely managing to snatch its life back from the Grim Reaper's scythe."

Han Tao waved his hand: "No, that's not what I'm asking!"

“I don’t care whether Yu Xiaogang lives or dies; he’s just an ordinary test subject.”

"What I want to know is what causes this phenomenon? And are there any proper ways to strengthen the muscles in the chest, back, and sides?"

(End of this chapter)