Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 174 Mu En: My disciple Zhu Ziyang will surely be the best in the world!

Zhu Ziyang arrived at the Sea God Pavilion.

"Teacher, I'm back!" Zhu Ziyang shouted.

As usual, Moon was leisurely reclining on the wooden chair, enjoying the sunlight filtering through the golden branches. Upon hearing Zhu Ziyang's voice, he replied casually, "Oh, you're back!"

However, when he opened his eyes and looked at Zhu Ziyang, he instantly lost his composure, sat up abruptly, and exclaimed in shock and confusion, "Your soul power?!"

"Yes, teacher!" Zhu Ziyang smiled and said, "I've already reached level sixty."

"How could it be so fast? What kind of opportunity did you obtain?" Mu En's shock didn't last long, as he had almost gotten used to it. With a hint of helplessness on his aged face, he asked.

"That's exactly what I was about to tell you," Zhu Ziyang said. "Don't be too surprised by what I'm about to say!"

"Hehe, how could that be? I've lived for over two hundred years, I've seen through it all long ago," Moon said dismissively.

Zhu Ziyang smiled slightly, then released his Heavenly Frost Sacred White Dragon Martial Soul, five red soul rings shining brightly in the Sea God Pavilion's hall. Mu En instantly stood up, his previous composure gone, staring at Zhu Ziyang in disbelief, his withered old face trembling slightly.

"This spirit ring carries the aura of the Snow Queen from the far north!" Mu En instantly sensed the Snow Queen's aura from Zhu Ziyang's spirit ring. His eyes trembled as he looked at Zhu Ziyang and said, "Ziyang, you've truly shocked this old man beyond words! Your four 100,000-year spirit rings are definitely related to that Snow Queen! What happened to you this past month since you returned home? Tell me everything!"

"Of course!" Zhu Ziyang nodded, then told Mu En about his experiences in the far north, including everything from the Snow Empress's transformation into human form, the birth of her soul spirit, and the Ice Empress. Of course, he chose to keep Huo Yuhao's situation a secret. He figured the academy would discover Huo Yuhao's situation on its own; there was no need for him to worry about it.

"So that's how it is!" Moon's expression was filled with disbelief, mixed with intense excitement and agitation. "Soul spirits, soul spirit contracts—such a wondrous existence actually exists! Ziyang, I'm becoming more and more convinced that you are the one destined for greatness!"

"Hehe, maybe." Zhu Ziyang smiled. He already knew that he was not the chosen one. The real chosen one was Huo Yuhao, and he was perhaps the one who had escaped.

"No need to be modest, Ziyang!" Mu En looked intently at Zhu Ziyang and said solemnly, "You should understand what the appearance of a soul spirit means to us soul masters. Without a doubt, you are the one chosen by Heaven to change the world! As an old man, I can say that I have no regrets that I was able to witness this ability that will surely change the world before I die."

"Teacher!" Zhu Ziyang exclaimed in surprise, then asked, "Aren't you curious about how I obtained the Soul Contract?"

"This is an opportunity unique to you, and also your secret. Your teacher won't pry," Mu En said with a smile, shaking his head. "I'm already very satisfied that you told your teacher about the matter of the soul. Long ago, when I decided to make you the successor of the Sea God Pavilion Master, I was already mentally prepared that you were destined to be extraordinary, and that you would definitely do something that would change the landscape of the continent. Now it seems that my judgment was quite accurate, hahaha!"

"Thank you for your trust, teacher!" Zhu Ziyang said, deeply moved. He breathed a sigh of relief; at least, he didn't need to expose Electrolux's existence.

"Ziyang, regarding soul spirits, before you become a Title Douluo, do not easily reveal their existence, especially the existence of soul spirit contracts!" Mu En said solemnly, carefully instructing him, "Soul spirits are too complicated. Not to mention that the soul beast race will certainly not allow the human race to once again possess an ability that can restrict soul beasts, even within our own humanity, people's hearts are unpredictable!"

"Teacher, I understand!" Zhu Ziyang nodded. He knew that Mu En's worries were not unfounded, and he would not joke about his own life.

"Hahaha, good, good, this is great! God bless Shrek!" Moon became happier and happier as he thought about it, and couldn't help but laugh out loud, saying repeatedly.

Zhu Ziyang smiled as he looked at Mu En, who was laughing heartily.

After laughing for a moment, Mu En finally calmed down and said to Zhu Ziyang, "Alright, Ziyang, now let's talk about your sixth spirit ring."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziyang immediately became serious, looking earnestly at Mu En, and said, "Teacher, you previously asked me to add a spirit ring to my second martial soul to enhance my physique. You must have already found a spirit beast for my sixth spirit ring, right?"

"Excellent, excellent!" Moon said with a smile. "I was worried about whether you could meet my expectations, but it seems I was worrying unnecessarily. You've given me so many surprises!"

"Hehe," Zhu Ziyang chuckled and asked, "Teacher, what kind of soul beast is it?"

"When I was young, I discovered quite a few spirit beasts with the attribute of light, some of which were exactly 100,000 years old. With your talent, absorbing a 100,000-year spirit ring with your sixth spirit ring is more than enough," Mu En said. "Those 100,000-year spirit beasts are the Holy Light White Tiger, the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon, and the Platinum Profound Wind Eagle. I'll give you one night to think about it. Tell me your choice tomorrow, and then I'll take you to find it."

Upon hearing Mu En's words, Zhu Ziyang immediately made a decision when he heard about one of the soul beasts, saying, "Teacher, no need, I want the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon!"

"Oh? So decisive! It seems you had this planned all along!" Mu En was surprised and looked at Zhu Ziyang curiously, asking, "Tell me, why did you choose the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon directly?"

"Teacher, actually, my initial idea was to find a 100,000-year-old Evil Eye Tyrant with the attribute of death as my sixth soul ring," Zhu Ziyang said. He did indeed have a complete plan all along.

"The Evil Eye Tyrant?!" Mu En was taken aback, then began to ponder whether there was a connection between the Evil Eye Tyrant and the Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon. Then, he seemed to understand, and looked at Zhu Ziyang in surprise, saying, "You're planning to..."

Zhu Ziyang did not deny it, and nodded with a smile.

"You're really fearless, aren't you!" Moon couldn't help but exclaim. "Or am I really getting old? Can't keep up with you young people's ideas anymore? Are you sure you want to go down that path?"

"Teacher, I'm sure!" Zhu Ziyang nodded solemnly and said, "Teacher, I've chosen this path after careful consideration, and I also believe that it will inevitably replace tradition and become the path that future strong individuals must take!"

"Sigh!" Upon hearing this, Mu En couldn't help but sigh deeply, then said, "Since you've made your decision, then I won't try to persuade you anymore. I believe you won't make a decision without preparation! Alright, get some rest tonight, and tomorrow I'll take you to find that Illusionary Purple Spirit Dragon!"

"Understood, teacher!" Zhu Ziyang was very happy to see that Mu En agreed and left the Sea God Pavilion.

After Zhu Ziyang left, Mu En lay on the wooden chair, a faint melancholy and a deep expectation on his face, and whispered, "The Three Talents Simultaneous Soul Core Technique... I failed back then, teacher. I hope you can succeed!"

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Zhu Ziyang returned to his room, but his mood did not immediately calm down, because what he was about to do was no less important than the birth of the soul.

A Soul Core, also known as a Soul Power Source Core, is formed when a Soul Master's Soul Power quality reaches a certain standard. Solid Soul Power condenses within the Soul Master's body, then crystallizes, creating the Soul Core. The appearance of a Soul Core accelerates the Soul Master's Soul Power recovery, reduces Soul Power consumption, and increases the Soul Master's Soul Power capacity.

According to the theory of soul cores, the condensation of a soul core is unrelated to the soul master's realm. However, on the continent today, the vast majority of soul masters choose to condense their soul cores when they advance to the title of Title Douluo. Only a small number condense their first soul core at the Soul Saint or Soul Douluo realm.

Yes, the first Soul Core. According to Soul Core theory, a Soul Master can possess multiple Soul Cores, provided they can ensure these cores operate stably without interfering with each other. Currently, the popular theory among Title Douluo is the Yin-Yang Balance Soul Core Method, which involves condensing one Soul Core in each of the upper and lower dantian to achieve dynamic balance. Almost all Super Douluo on the continent are condensing a second Soul Core to reach the Yin-Yang balance, because only by condensing a second Soul Core can they hope to reach the Limit Douluo level!

There has never been a Limit Douluo with a single soul core!

The Three Talents in One Position Soul Core Method, as the name suggests, is a method for condensing three soul cores. This method was proposed by the former Sea God Pavilion Master, and no one has successfully implemented it yet. Mu En tried it before, but unfortunately failed.

However, this method greatly appealed to Zhu Ziyang; the Three Talents Co-position Soul Core Technique seemed tailor-made for him. The moment Zhu Ziyang saw this method, he realized it could effectively address the issue of multiple energies of different natures coexisting within his body!

He had a premonition that once he condensed three soul cores and achieved the unity of the three powers, all the energy in his body would truly reach the point of integration and free transformation!

(End of this chapter)