Douluo's Soul Power increases by two levels every year

Chapter 201 The Second Test of the Divine Defense: Defense of Qi and Blood

Early in the morning, Han Feng slowly opened his eyes in his own bed.

It was only then that Han Feng had time to examine the second test of his defensive divine examination!

In fact, the second test had already taken place before Tang Hao appeared, but at that critical moment, Han Feng did not pay much attention to it. Afterwards, he was dragged by everyone to celebrate, followed by a long journey. It wasn't until he returned to Tian Dou City and climbed into his cozy little home that Han Feng was able to steal a moment to examine it carefully.

"Sigh! I never thought that even after improving my talent, I would still only be able to live on welfare!" Han Feng sighed as he looked up at the rising sun outside the window.

Han Feng's remark was related to the second test of the Divine Defense Exam.

The second test of the Divine Defense is called the Defense of Qi and Blood. It requires Han Feng to raise the strength of his Qi and Blood body to the same level as his cultivation within one year. In other words, Han Feng must be able to withstand a full-force attack from a Soul Sect with his bare body within one year without using his Martial Soul or Soul Power.

In addition to a one-level increase in soul power cultivation, the reward also includes a 15% increase in defensive deity affinity.

When Han Feng first saw this incredible exam, he rolled his eyes and almost cursed out loud!

Han Feng has never neglected physical training, but he hasn't paid special attention to it either. At this moment, his blood and qi strength is probably only at the level of a low-level Soul Venerable. If he encounters a Soul Venerable who doesn't know how to use Soul Skills, he can put up a fight. However, the God of Defense requires Han Feng to raise his physical body to the level of a high-level Soul Master within a year!

The difference of more than ten levels is too great for Han Feng to absorb even if he ate body-refining immortal herbs with his rice every day!

This is the Douluo Continent, where there's no such thing as "body cultivation." Han Feng doesn't even have a systematic method to improve his blood and qi. To expect his physical body to withstand a Soul Master's attack in a year? Isn't that just wishful thinking?!

It's important to know that even martial souls known for their physical strength, such as the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus or the Clear Sky Hammer, don't fight against soul masters of the same level without using their soul power!

In Douluo Continent, soul power and martial soul are the foundation of everything. The God of Defense suddenly made Han Feng conjure up a complete body refining method out of thin air. Even if Han Feng is a transmigrator, he couldn't conjure it up!

Perhaps ten thousand years from now, the Douluo Continent will focus on physical cultivation due to the rise of the Body Sect, but at least not now!

As for having Han Feng imitate him, that's even more out of the question. Not to mention that Han Feng doesn't have a physical martial soul, he also doesn't know much about the cultivation methods of the Body Sect. He only knows that the Body Sect's cultivation is extremely brutal, and one could die if one is not careful. Han Feng doesn't want to become a pioneer in the eyes of future generations!

However, since the God of Defense set out this divine test, it was certainly not to make things difficult for Han Feng. Naturally, he wanted Han Feng to pass it. Therefore, the God of Defense also passed on a secret method for transforming soul power into blood and qi through the Divine Ancient Pearl, which was enough to allow Han Feng to increase his blood and qi power in a short period of time!

After several hours of cultivation last night, Han Feng had roughly familiarized himself with this secret technique.

While Han Feng was cultivating, the newly cultivated wisp of soul power would be broken down by this secret technique to replenish his qi and blood, thereby achieving the effect of strengthening his body.

This secret technique is quite novel. Han Feng has seen the method of refining essence into qi, but this secret technique goes against the grain and instead refines qi into essence to nourish the physical body. It is clearly not from the Douluo Continent and is probably from the continent of the God of Defense!

With this secret technique, if he could find a few more materials for body tempering, Han Feng was truly confident that he could make his blood and qi power equal to his soul power within a year!

However, this secret method also has its own drawbacks. Soul power and blood power are two different things after all. It's not a big deal to use it for a short time, but if you keep using soul power to nourish blood power, it will not only slow down the speed of refining soul power, but also stagnate the growth of blood power. Han Feng estimated that he could only improve his blood power through this secret method for about a year!

Having figured this out, Han Feng understood that the God of Defense was laying the foundation for him!

This so-called defense of qi and blood is less a test of the gods and more a legacy of the god of defense!

It is foreseeable that in addition to the defense of qi and blood, there will also be defense of the soul, will, and energy!

"Fortunately, this secret technique won't change my body shape! Otherwise, if it made me big and burly... I would really have to think twice!" Han Feng breathed a sigh of relief. After several hours of cultivation, feeling the faint breakthrough in his blood and qi, he couldn't help but grin.

Han Feng now feels like he's using the cultivation speed of a Soul Master to advance to the Soul Venerable realm—that speed is like he could fly if he sprouted wings!

However, this is not without its price. Due to the secret technique, Han Feng will likely be unable to improve his soul power cultivation level before completing the second trial, except for compressing the quality of his soul power!

Fortunately, Han Feng's cultivation level is high enough, reaching level forty-seven!

Moreover, Han Feng also has a cheat code. In another eight or nine months, Han Feng's soul power will increase by two levels out of thin air, reaching level forty-nine. With the level reward from the Divine Trial, Han Feng will be able to break through to the Soul King level before he turns fifteen!

"Wait a minute... If my soul power increases by two levels because of the cheat, will my standard for completing the divine test also increase by two levels?" As he thought about it, Han Feng suddenly frowned, a strange thought creeping into his mind.

Even the God of Defense probably didn't expect that Han Feng's soul power could break through while cultivating the secret technique.

At this moment, Han Feng suddenly felt a sense of relief, thankful that he hadn't reached level 48 before. Otherwise, if he had broken through to level 50 before even completing the Divine Trial a few months later, wouldn't that have been like shooting himself in the foot?

Even without using your brain, you can figure out that the difference between major realms is definitely not comparable to each individual level!

Even with secret techniques, it's highly unlikely that Han Feng could raise his physical strength from Soul Venerable to Soul King within a year!

Thinking of this, Han Feng secretly vowed that he must not allow his cultivation to break through again in the next year—it was already a difficult mode, why should he turn it into a nightmare mode?

Afterwards, Han Feng got out of bed, put on his clothes, and went downstairs.

Today, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing are returning to the Star Luo Empire. As their friend, Han Feng feels obligated to see them off.

When Han Feng came downstairs, Zhang Lingling and Han Dang had already gotten up. It was holiday time, so Han Dang didn't have any classes and was staying at home.

Upon seeing Han Feng, Zhang Lingling happily hugged him and said beamingly, "My dear son! You're awake!? Are you hungry? Mom will heat up some food for you!"

Han Feng twitched his lips, chuckled dryly twice, and quickly said, "No need, Mom, I'm not hungry right now!"

As he spoke, Han Feng awkwardly broke free from Zhang Lingling's embrace and walked up to Han Dang. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Han Dang say, "Soul Master Competition! Well done! You truly are worthy of being my son, Han Dang's son!"

Han Dang looked gratified and radiant, as if he had become ten years younger!

After learning that Han Feng had won the All-Continent Soul Master Competition, Han Dang was so excited that he couldn't sleep all night!

Looking at the young man before him who bore a striking resemblance to himself, Han Dang felt a surge of pride and couldn't help but say, "Feng'er! A true man's ambition lies in all corners of the world! I know you want to go out and gain experience. With your current strength, even I can't defeat you. Go! Your mother and I will be waiting for you at home!"

Clearly, Han Dang misunderstood Han Feng's meaning; he thought Han Feng wanted to say goodbye.

Han Feng rolled his eyes, about to explain, when Zhang Lingling grabbed Han Dang's collar and angrily scolded, "Fine! You're kicking Feng'er out the moment he gets back! Don't you want Feng'er to stay home that much?! If you want to leave, then leave! Feng'er and I can manage too!"

Han Dang's carefully cultivated emotions vanished instantly, and he hurriedly begged for forgiveness, "That's not what I meant at all! Feng'er clearly wanted to say goodbye! As a parent, I can't stop Feng'er, can I?!"

Han Feng's eye twitched, and after the two had finished arguing, he finally spoke up, "Dad, Mom, you've both misunderstood!"

Han Feng swore that the reason he waited a while before speaking was definitely not to see Han Dang being afraid of his wife, but to give Zhang Lingling and Han Dang time to cultivate their marital relationship!

Han Feng has sacrificed so much for this family!

Only after Han Feng spoke did Zhang Lingling let Han Dang go. The two looked at Han Feng, who explained, "How can I go out right after returning home? I will definitely go out for training, but before that, I will stay in Tiandou City for a year to accompany my parents and take some time to reflect!"

After hearing Han Feng's words, Zhang Lingling's eyes lit up, and a happy expression appeared on her face. She said with a smile, "You silly child! You've made your mother sound old for no reason! Rongrong said you didn't know how to coax people, but now you seem to have a whole repertoire of sweet talk. Keep us company, or maybe keeping us company is just a side effect!"

Han Feng chuckled. This was the time to back down!

Han Dang didn't seem to care, and simply asked, "So what were you trying to say to me just now?"

Han Feng shrugged: "I just wanted to go out for a bit, but you never give me a chance to speak."

"Going out!? Are you going to see Rongrong?" Zhang Lingling immediately became interested when she heard that Han Feng was going out. She grabbed Han Feng and asked excitedly, "How far have you and Rongrong gotten? Have you held hands? Have you kissed? How embarrassing..."

"No!" Han Feng was startled upon hearing this and quickly interrupted Zhang Lingling.

"Huh? No? That's fine too. After all, this kind of thing will be a memory in the future!" Zhang Lingling smiled slyly and said with a meaningful teasing tone.

Han Feng felt his whole body stiffen, and he said weakly, "Mom! I'm only thirteen years old!"

"So what if you're thirteen? If your dad hadn't been so timid back then, you'd have an older brother or sister who's more than ten years older than you now!" Zhang Lingling loved seeing Han Feng get his comeuppance—Zhang Lingling knew very well that she had to make the most of this last bit of time, because in a few years, Han Feng would be all grown up, and once the child grew up and matured, things wouldn't be so fun anymore!

"Cough cough cough!" After Zhang Lingling finished speaking, both Han Feng and Han Dang coughed violently.

(End of this chapter)