Douluo: Dream Overlord

"Why can't Bai Meng control her condensed aura?"

Shi Guang frowned. He had tried to imitate Zhang Fengshuo's attack, but he could only mimic the form without capturing the spirit.

Therefore, what is imitated is only a full-force attack, rather than the effortless control of force.

The consequences of this are that not only is it impossible to control the force, but the moves will also have too many openings, and more physical strength and momentum will be consumed.

Time has deeply analyzed the problem and drawn conclusions.

The fundamental problem is that time itself does not understand the "momentum" itself, so if it cannot grasp it, it cannot control its power.

Thinking of this, he looked at Zhang Fengshuo seriously and asked, "Master, may I ask what 'momentum' is?"

Zhang Fengshuo was taken aback, stroked his beard and smiled, and slowly said, "It seems you've discovered your problem."

"That's right! The root cause lies in your lack of understanding of the situation, which leads to your inability to control it!"

Zhang Fengshuo picked up the long staff and, under the watchful eye of time, slowly concentrated his "momentum" onto the staff.

This time, Shi Guang used his mental power to "see clearly".

"So that's how it is!"

Time murmured, "It is an active way of enveloping the weapon with an aura in a form similar to soul power, thereby enhancing the weapon's attack before releasing it."

It's somewhat similar to a skill from an anime in his previous life, called Armament Haki.

"The essence of momentum is to condense one's own momentum into something almost tangible, inject it into the weapon to create incredible changes, and cause tangible damage to the outside world."

Zhang Fengshuo said, "The aura is different from the martial soul and goes beyond the scope of soul power. It is a special form outside of the soul master."

This power can be forged even by Soul Masters with weak Soul Power or unsuitable Martial Soul through years of arduous training.

However, martial spirit is a better way to understand the power dynamics of a weapon and explore its essence to advance into a realm of "intent".

Zhang Fengshuo pointed at the White Dream in Shi Guang's hand and said, "Although your martial spirit and weapon are not compatible, you have an extraordinary talent for staff-type weapons."

You've already developed such a powerful presence at such a young age. If you continue to train diligently with staffs over the years, you'll likely be able to master the essence of the art before you turn thirty.

At that point, even if several Soul Masters of the same level attack you, you will not be at a disadvantage due to your control over the intent.

"I can't feel any power within me yet; I can only barely wrap my aura around my weapon."

Shi Guang asked, "How can one enhance their aura?"

"Through battle," Zhang Fengshuo said, "Momentum is a reflection of a Soul Master's mindset."

Only by having an invincible mindset can one cultivate the sharpest momentum.

"Momentum is the manifestation of each person's aura, and it has different natures and variations."

Zhang Fengshuo concentrated his aura on the long staff in his hand, the surface of which seemed to shine slightly as if coated with wax.

"My change in momentum adds a layer of aura to the weapon, and the aura forms a physical form, enhancing the hardness of the long staff."

He looked at Bai Meng of Time and said, "Even with my experience, I couldn't see any concrete effect from your aura."

Time infused Bai Meng with its aura, and Bai Meng sensed the aura contained within it with her spiritual power, gaining some insight into it.

"My aura actually contains my spiritual attributes, which, combined with physical damage, can shatter a person's mind."

This is somewhat similar to Mu En's self-created soul skill "Reign Supreme" in Douluo Continent 2, except that its effect is to make people lose their will to fight and become timid.

However, my effect is to temporarily shatter a person's mental strength; in terms of practicality, my imposing aura is clearly superior to that of a ruler ruling the world.

Time has tempered some of its own imposing nature, telling Zhang Fengshuo that leaving some room for maneuver in his conduct and actions has always been his style.

"It's a spiritual force!"

Zhang Fengshuo exclaimed in shock after hearing this, "This is far more rare than the aura of an ordinary Soul Master!"

With the added boost of spiritual power, he has already surpassed many geniuses who are born with advanced martial souls and inherent aura!

My opinion of you has risen even higher! You are probably a rare genius in the history of club-type weapons, one I know of only!

As Zhang Fengshuo observed the time, he felt that this young man was extraordinary. He was as handsome as Zhang Fengshuo was when he was young, and even his talent was one in a million.

He made his decision and said, "If it were before, I would at most teach you my staff techniques, because it was a mutually beneficial arrangement between us."

But now, based on your talent for staff-type weapons! You are worthy to be my successor and to restore the glory of staff-type weapons!

I've made up my mind! I will pass on my unique Tiger Four Forms staff technique to you!

Zhang Fengshuo casually tossed the long staff back to where it had been hanging on the wall, and his spirit power manifested in his hand as the Tiger-Striped Staff.

Shi Guang examined the opponent's martial spirit and saw that the tiger-striped staff was yellowish in color with black tiger stripes on it, exuding an extraordinary aura!

"This is my martial soul, the Tiger Striped Staff, a high-level martial soul that has an innate suppressive effect on tiger-type soul beasts."

Zhang Fengshuo explained earnestly, "Listen carefully, my Tiger Staff Four Styles are divided into four styles: chopping, swinging, pressing, and defending."

Among them, "劈" means to attack, "挥" means to resist flying objects, "压" means to press the attack after a victory, and "御" means to defend.

These four techniques all utilize soul power and momentum to enhance weapons; they are my unique skills.

As Zhang Fengshuo taught and explained, Shi Guang silently noted down his words, and was somewhat shocked by his understanding.

"So that's how it is! They use weapons as a substitute for martial spirits, injecting soul power into their souls by using martial spirits..."

With the combined power of soul force and aura, such a weapon can even rival a high-level martial soul!

Then, under Zhang Fengshuo's guidance, Shi Guang practiced the four moves of the Tiger Staff in the training room, and his understanding of these moves gradually improved.

Under his skill, the chopping style is fierce and domineering, the swinging style is unparalleled, the pressing style takes advantage of the opponent's vulnerability, and the defensive style is as immovable as a mountain.

As time passed, Zhang Fengshuo looked at the sweat pouring down his face as he practiced the four forms of the Tiger Stick and nodded in satisfaction.

Shi Guang's understanding and comprehension were truly astonishing to him; he could learn any stick technique in no time, master it after just one lesson, and become proficient after just one practice.

In terms of learning, understanding, and talent in staff techniques, no one he knows, including himself, can compare to Shi Guang.

"Now that you have mastered my Tiger Staff Four Forms, in terms of combat ability alone, your strength should be among the strongest in your class."

Zhang Fengshuo stroked his beard and smiled, "If you are given time to fully comprehend the essence of momentum, and then integrate your spiritual power and momentum into your moves to form your own style."

By then, you'll probably be unmatched among your peers!

Shi Guang nodded, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I feel that my strength has indeed improved a lot."

"Actually, I didn't help you much; you figured most of it out yourself."

Zhang Fengshuo sighed, "I have already passed on my most secret techniques to you, and I have only just mastered the application of the stance in the stick technique."

As for the more advanced stages of artistic conception, you will probably have to rely on your own talent. Those who achieve the highest level of artistic conception all have their own unique moves.

Alright, all I can teach you now is the use and techniques of the staff, some rules among Soul Masters, and some interesting things I've seen and heard over the years.

You can go now. If you need any help, just let me know. I'm an old man, I'm not afraid of dying.

Upon hearing this, Shi Guang nodded, bowed, and left the room.

Looking at the marks left by training on the ground, Zhang Fengshuo sighed:

"Heaven has eyes! It has actually produced such a talented Soul Master from my staff-type weapon."

Given time, this lad will surely become famous throughout the land, but this old man won't live to see it!