Douluo Continent: This Tang San is different

Chapter 111 analyzes the Ruyi Ring for Tang Yuehua.

Tang Yuehua took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and asked, "Alright, then, I'd like to ask if I have any hope of breaking through to level ten?"

As a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Yuehua was extremely proud, but the mutation of her Clear Sky Hammer martial soul prevented her from breaking through to level nine for the rest of her life, which was always a source of heartache for her.

Children of Haotian all have a heart that yearns to become Soul Masters!

However, Tang Yuehua also knew that talent was innate and she couldn't change it. She was only saying this now because she wanted to spend more time with Tang San and get closer to him.

"Can you release your spirit and let me see it?" Tang San was curious about the Ruyi Ring, which was mutated from the Clear Sky Hammer and came with its own innate domain. It didn't seem like a useless spirit at all.

Tang Yuehua nodded, raised her right hand, and released a ring with peculiar patterns on it. At the center was a clear, diamond-like pearl, which looked quite strange.

"This is my martial soul, the Ruyi Ring. It comes with an innate domain, the Noble Domain, which can stabilize one's spirit."

Tang San asked Tang Yuehua to activate the domain.

Tang Yuehua did as instructed.

A beam of white light emanated from the crystal gem at the center of the Ruyi Ring, spreading out like ripples across a distance of about ten meters.

Tang San looked around and found no change in his surroundings, but his heart calmed down, as if all his worries and restlessness had disappeared.

"It is indeed an innate realm that can keep people at peace, and thinking in this realm brings a burst of inspiration."

The realm of the nobility?

Do not!

This is the realm of the mind!

Its purpose is not to make nobles more elegant and dignified, but to keep people calm and in a most peaceful state.

In this state, learning anything is extremely fast.

Tang Yuehua actually used it as an ability to help noble disciples train and maintain their dignified demeanor, which is a complete waste!

"My noble domain is the only thing I can be proud of." Tang Yuehua's brows furrowed with pride, then a hint of anticipation crossed her eyes. "Do you have a way to help me break through to level ten?"

"Domain-type skills are very rare. I haven't studied them, but based on the information I currently have, even a Title Douluo might not necessarily possess a domain-type skill."

Tang San adjusted his detection glasses and said calmly, "Your martial soul, the Ruyi Ring, comes with an innate domain, so its quality must be extremely high. It's definitely not an inferior mutation."

"Not a virulent mutation?"

Tang Yuehua didn't believe it. If it weren't for the inferior mutation, how could his soul power not be able to break through to level ten?

But Tang San's words also make sense. A martial soul that is born with a domain is still far superior to those low-quality martial souls, even if the domain is pitifully weak.

but--

Why can't I break through level 10?

"No, that's not it." Tang San nodded. "Ruyi Ring, did you choose that name yourself?"

"Yes, because when I first awakened my martial soul, I discovered I could control the crystal gem in the center to change into various shapes, exactly as I intended. However, it has no offensive capabilities, and the largest it can change to is the size of a fist, so it's pretty useless," Tang Yuehua said. "Is there a problem?"

"The gem in the center can freely change according to your thoughts, and the domain's power can bring peace of mind." Tang San's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "It's confirmed. Your martial soul is related to the mind... It's unimaginable that the Clear Sky Hammer could mutate into such a powerful martial soul. Did one of your parents have a crystal-like martial soul with innate mental skills?"

"Yes." Tang Yuehua was surprised; she, Tang Hao, and Tang Xiao did not share the same mother. "How did you know?"

"The inheritance of martial souls generally favors the stronger one. However, there are many variations, including external environmental factors and internal factors related to the martial soul itself. When two martial souls are of comparable quality, twin martial souls may appear, or the two martial souls may fuse together."

Tang San recounted the mutations of martial souls he had researched in recent years, "You are the latter. It should be that two martial souls have fused into one. Otherwise, a hammer could never mutate into a ring no matter what."

"Secondly, according to my theory, the amount of soul power one awakens innately is related to the quality of the martial soul, as well as the personality of the martial soul and the awakener."

"If one's personality is compatible with their martial soul, and their mind is connected to their martial soul, then the probability of having innate soul power is very high. Conversely, if the martial soul awakener's compatibility with their martial soul is not high, then the probability of innate soul power awakening is slim."

"A martial soul has its own spirit. It exists within our bodies and is under our control. But if we don't like it or even reject it, then it will reject us in return. It's a mutual process. Those who can break through to the Title Douluo level basically have a deep understanding of their own martial soul."

"Master Tang, have you ever truly understood your own martial soul?"

Tang Yuehua's heart skipped a beat as she recalled the past—

Before awakening her martial soul, she received the same education as other disciples in the sect, cultivating a sense of pride. The elders in the sect said that the more proud one is, the higher the probability of having innate soul power after awakening the Clear Sky Hammer.

Therefore, the disciples in the sect are all extremely proud.

After awakening her martial soul, the Ruyi Ring, she instinctively loathed it. It wasn't until she was twelve that she gradually recovered. With the help of her sect's resources, she opened a noble etiquette training center in Tiandou City. Using the Ruyi Ring's innate domain, she attracted a group of nobles who came to learn etiquette.

But that didn't mean she accepted the martial soul; rather, she wanted to prove to the Clear Sky Sect that even if she awakened a useless martial soul, she could still contribute to the sect.

She never let go of the pride in her heart!

But now, according to his nephew, the biggest reason why he can't break through level ten is that he is not compatible with the Ruyi Ring.

"Master Tang is a smart man; he must have already understood."

Tang San said, "Although my theory is far from perfect and has not been published, based on my investigations of the Spirit Hall's spirit masters and commoners over the years, whether there is a tacit understanding between the spirit awakener's personality and spirit does indeed affect the level of innate spirit power during spirit awakening."

"It's not very noticeable from low-quality martial souls, but from high-quality martial souls, such as the Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Xuanzhu also knows that every direct disciple of the Clear Sky Sect will awaken the Clear Sky Hammer. However, even twins may not have the same innate soul power. This cannot be summarized by simply saying the quality of the martial soul."

"Otherwise, even though they are twins with the same bloodline, their innate soul power is different... It can only be related to their personality, or to put it more fundamentally, their mind."

Tang Yuehua trembled all over, staring at the Ruyi Ring in her hand, unable to believe it.

"Your Ruyi Ring comes with its own domain. In my opinion, it is already comparable to the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul of the Spirit Hall, making it a super Martial Soul," Tang San continued. "However, its main function is not for attacking. The 'pride' you received in the Clear Sky Sect when you were young, and the pride in your heart, are completely contrary to its spiritual nature."

Tang Yuehua's eyes trembled as she said, "No, I have already put aside the pride of the Haotian Sect. I opened Yuexuan, in my own way..."

"You don't."

Tang San interrupted Tang Yuehua, who was eager to explain, "You just want to prove to the Clear Sky Sect that you are not a waste and can help the Clear Sky Sect in other ways, that's all."

Who are the guests at Yuexuan?

"They were either royalty or powerful Soul Masters, but not a single commoner."

"If I'm not mistaken, you, as a woman, teach those nobles, Soul Masters, and even powerful Soul Masters, who bow to show their respect when they see you. You must feel very satisfied inside, right?"

"How can this be considered letting go of pride?"

Tang Yuehua was shocked and at a loss for what to do.

According to Tang San, it was his own fault that he hindered the awakening of the super martial soul?

"Actually, there is another piece of evidence on the mainland, another master of martial soul theory besides me, Yu Xiaogang." Tang San gave an example when he saw Tang Yuehua's doubts.

"Yu Xiaogang? What kind of martial spirit theory master is he? The parts of his published theories that are correct are common sense, it's just that no one has summarized them before. The rest are all his own conjectures, and there is no evidence to prove that his theories are valid." Tang Yuehua looked down on Yu Xiaogang, thinking he was just a clown.

"Leaving aside what Yu Xiaogang himself is like, his martial soul is a separated beast-type martial soul named Luo Sanpao, which possesses its own spirituality. This can be simply proven that a martial soul has its own simple thoughts."

Tang San did not belittle Yu Xiaogang. Although he looked down on him, he kept it to himself. Since he had no direct conflict of interest with him, there was no need to verbally belittle others to show off. That would be too low.

"And Yu Xiaogang was once one of the Golden Iron Triangle, Master Tang should know that, right?"

Tang Yuehua nodded slightly: "I've heard that Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flander possess a Spirit Fusion Skill, the Golden Sacred Dragon, which is extremely powerful. I've gathered intelligence on it; that three-in-one Spirit Fusion Skill uses Luo Sanpao as the main body, Liu Erlong provides the spirit power, and Flander provides the flight..."

At this point, Tang Yuehua froze.

The main character is Luo Sanpao, not the powerful Liu Erlong, nor Flander.

"It seems that Master Tang has figured it out. Yu Xiaogang's martial soul is actually the Golden Sacred Dragon. The so-called Trinity Martial Soul Fusion Technique is just Liu Erlong's soul power and Flander's flight power, which temporarily transformed Luo Sanpao into its original form."

Tang San explained the relationship, then asked, "Then why does a dignified Golden Sacred Dragon, even after just awakening, only have half a level of innate soul power?"

"Was it held back by Yu Xiaogang's talent?" Tang Yuehua asked tentatively.

"Talent? In this Douluo Continent, what we call talent is just the strength of one's martial soul, isn't it?" Tang San scoffed, seemingly extremely disdainful of such a judgment. "Even a pig could be carried by the mighty Golden Sacred Dragon, but the truth is, the Golden Sacred Dragon has degenerated into Luo Sanpao."

"I don't know what Yu Xiaogang's personality was like before he awakened his martial soul, but back then, as the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader, he had no shortage of resources, and his physique was stronger than that of ordinary children of small families. Do you think he lacked talent?"

"It can only mean that his compatibility with the Golden Sacred Dragon is low, or even close to zero."

Tang San's words left Tang Yuehua with an uncertain expression.

Originally, she only wanted to get closer to Tang San and ask about her martial soul, but unexpectedly, Tang San actually gave her a solution, and there was another case before her.

"Then what should I do?" Tang Yuehua pressed, willing to give up running Yuexuan if she could become a Soul Master.

"Truly let go of that arrogance."

How do I let go?

"Give up the management of Yuexuan, live as an ordinary person for a while, don't live for the honor of Haotian Sect, and ask yourself what you really want." Tang San gave his advice. "You have to give up something to gain something. However, I think Master Tang is probably not willing to give up his years of management to experiment with a theory of mine that has not yet been proven."

Tang San gave the choice.

What Tang Yuehua does in the future is none of his business, but he hopes that Tang Yuehua can change and live her own life instead of living for the Haotian Sect.

But can Tang Yuehua's age be changed?

"I need to think about it for a while."

It took Tang Yuehua a long while to come to her senses.

"I send you."

Faced with Tang San's polite attitude of seeing her off, Tang Yuehua sighed and left the manor with Tang San. It wasn't until they reached the post station outside Notting City that Tang San turned around and walked back.

"Second Brother, how could you break off your relationship with Xiao San so suddenly? Sigh—" Watching Tang San's figure disappear around the corner, Tang Yuehua sighed, blaming Tang Hao for running off somewhere, before finally letting out a long sigh...

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"The Ruyi Ring, if I had that martial soul, it would save me a lot of research time."

Back at the manor, Tang San thought to himself, "Tang Yuehua most likely won't give up everything she has now. She doesn't have the courage to start over, but—"

Do I have one?

Tang San asked himself honestly, if he gave up everything he had now, could he rise again?

"Tang San, what are you daydreaming about?" Xiao Wu walked over. "Is that woman really your aunt?"

"In terms of blood relation, yes, but my father has severed ties with me, so she can't be considered my aunt." Tang San thought for a while and told the truth, since there was nothing to hide, and the two of them would inevitably find out in the future.

"I see. Why did your father abandon you?" Xiao Wu asked sympathetically.

"Who knows? Maybe it's because he's not very bright." Tang San's tone was somewhat casual, then he immediately changed the subject, "Two years is enough time for us to reach level forty in cultivation. Have you thought about what you want to choose for your fourth spirit ring?"

"I specialize in agility-based attacks, focusing on speed. However, my first three soul skills are all body-related: Waist Bow, which strengthens the waist; Listening to the Wind, which strengthens the brain and five senses; and True Spirit Bone, which mainly strengthens the spine and assists the limbs."

Xiao Wu hasn't just been focusing on cultivation these days; she's also made considerable progress in combining her martial soul and soul rings. "And the fourth soul skill should mainly strengthen my legs or arms, right?"

(End of this chapter)