Chapter 211: Power Soul Core

At this moment Yang Xiong's mind and spirit were a bit hazy, not only because he had expended a great amount of spiritual power, his whole body seemed to have reached its limit, just like when he first absorbed three Thousand‑Weight Ant Emperor Soul Rings, as if all his strength had been drained.

Yet Yang Xiong knew clearly that this was truly the most critical moment; the Soul Core was now being kept in motion only by his spiritual power, and for it to truly solidify, his martial soul and the Soul Core must mutually attract, eventually balancing the martial‑soul body and the Soul Core so that the Soul Core could run autonomously.

Everyone around, seeing Yang Xiong's condition, was very worried, because to condense this Soul Core he had emptied all his strength and Qi Blood, appearing extremely fragile.

At this crucial moment the Blue Silver King Head Soul Bone continuously emitted azure energy, like an endless flow, keeping Yang Xiong's spirit stable.

Yang Xiong felt his body seem to emit a certain resonance, or rather his martial soul produced a resonant sound.

Now Yang Xiong used his last clarity to gradually guide the Soul Core to operate autonomously and orderly.

Seeing the blood‑red Soul Core before him fully solidified, no longer needing Yang Xiong's spiritual power to control it, it could spin rapidly; Yang Xiong realized this Soul Core had finally condensed successfully.

But there was one final step, the most crucial step.

Under the body's pull the Soul Core seemed to draw nearer, eventually passing through his skin and muscles into his lower dantian.

When the Soul Core entered the dantian, the entire martial soul seemed to resonate at that instant, as if a core had returned to place; the Soul Core then began to operate independently, rapidly absorbing soul power from the air to immediately replenish his body.

At this moment, although Yang Xiong's spiritual power and soul power were completely exhausted, his whole body lacking any strength, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

All along, when Yang Xiong fought genuine Title Experts, his soul power was inevitably insufficient, but after obtaining a Soul Core his soul power would become deeper and more enduring, giving him the definite capability to engage in prolonged battles with Title Douluo.

Everyone around, seeing Yang Xiong's state, all exhaled in relief; clearly his Soul Core condensation had truly succeeded.

Beside them, Dugu Bo finally sighed in relief: "What a Little Monster you are. I forged that poison pill while absorbing the Ninth Soul Ring; I didn't expect a mere Soul Saint like you could achieve this. Seems I've underestimated you, kid."

Seeing Yang Xiong's Soul Core successfully condensed, Ning Fengzhi swiftly summoned the Eight Treasures Glazed Pagoda; countless beams of light quickly merged into Yang Xiong's body, and his bodily strength and soul power began to recover rapidly.

When Yang Xiong gradually regained composure, a blood‑red Soul Core had already appeared in his lower dantian; this Soul Core seemed fully merged with his martial soul, becoming like a part of his body, ready for use at any time.

Especially, the Soul Core contained terrifying energy, as if brimming with power.

This was Yang Xiong integrating all his ultimate force into the Soul Core, forming the first Soul Core.

When the Soul Core operates, it can swiftly draw energy from the air to replenish its own soul power, and the cultivation speed noticeably accelerates.

Especially, even without deliberately meditating, the Soul Core autonomously absorbs atmospheric energy within the body, meaning it can greatly shorten cultivation time and boost training speed during meditation—a win on multiple fronts.

Everyone present, watching Yang Xiong's Soul Core successfully condense, expressed astonishment, as if they had glimpsed an entirely new cultivation path.

Especially the Title Douluo present, whose cultivation speed has slowed considerably since attaining Title Douluo, might see a way forward through Yang Xiong's newly formed Soul Core.

In contrast, Ning Fengzhi appeared even more solemn, clearly understanding the Soul Core's significance to the Soul Master World and its impact on major sects and powers.

Especially some EightyNine Level Douluo, due to talent and other reasons, spend their lives trapped in a celestial trench, unable to advance further; if they could break the final barrier by condensing a Soul Core to reach Title Douluo, wouldn't that raise more masters?

Of course, if Title Douluo can all condense Soul Cores, a future could see a staggering crushing gap even above top masters.

"Xiao Xiong, after condensing this poison pill, do you notice any differences?"

Yang Xiong thought carefully before speaking: "Sect Leader, I have named this poison pill a Soul Core; it is the core of our soul power and even our martial soul."

"Having this Soul Core, I feel my soul power has become deeper, allowing me to fight for longer periods."

"Of course, the most important thing is that after condensing this Soul Core, cultivation speed seems to have increased by a full twenty percent. Especially when not in combat or other situations, the Soul Core can operate autonomously, meaning cultivation can continue constantly; that's one of the Soul Core's key advantages."

Everyone hearing Yang Xiong's words instantly lit up; isn't this Soul Core crafted to accelerate the slow progress of Title Douluo?

Ning Fengzhi immediately asked: "Xiao Xiong, does cultivating this Soul Core carry any risks? I saw you seemed to have exhausted your soul power just now; perhaps others can't easily condense a Soul Core like you did."

Yang Xiong nodded: "That's true. To condense a Soul Core, both body and spiritual power demand extremely high levels. By my estimate, one must at least reach Title Douluo level to condense a Soul Core, and only a Title Douluo's spiritual power can sustain the entire condensation process."

"Of course, Sect Leader, you know I possess a top‑quality Head Soul Bone; my spiritual power has long reached Title Douluo level, yet even so, during the final stage of Soul Core condensation, both my soul power and spiritual power feel insufficient, so it's best to be a Title Douluo to condense a Soul Core."

"Naturally, for some top‑tier Douluo, if bodily limits prevent them from reaching Title Douluo level, a Soul Core might enable them to break the final shackles."

Everyone, hearing this, was astonished again; in the world of Douluo One, Title Douluo are titans, capable of subduing entire sects.

The reason the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon declined is that they never produced a second Title Douluo.

Yet the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has many top Douluo, such as Yu Luomian of the clan, who is Yu Yuanzhen's younger brother; resources are abundant, but he remains stuck at EightyNine Level, unable to break through despite great effort.

If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had a second Title Douluo, perhaps they wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat.

Within the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, there are also two EightyNine Level Douluo, but even with all their effort they cannot break through, and even Ning Fengzhi's abundant resources are of no help.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi was unusually solemn: "For now, you'd better not go out; compile all the specific steps of this Soul Core condensation. Perhaps the emergence of the Soul Core is the key to our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's strength, possibly enabling a qualitative leap."

Yang Xiong nodded: "Sect Leader, I understand. I'll promptly compile the method for condensing the Soul Core, but the process is extremely perilous; if you're not a Title Douluo or an EightyNine Level Douluo, do not attempt it lightly, as there's over a ninety‑percent chance of collapse. Even a Title Douluo needs several high‑level peers watching to condense a Soul Core safely."

Ning Fengzhi and the others said no more, while Dugu Bo seemed to have words half‑said.

"Poison Douluo senior, do you have any advice?"

Dugu Bo then sighed: "Little Monster, this Soul Core I've researched seems useful to me too; shall I give it a try and see if I can successfully condense a Soul Core?"

Yang Xiong looked at Dugu Bo and said helplessly: "Poison Douluo senior, you've already condensed a poison pill; why do you still need a Soul Core?"

"Moreover, based on my recent research, each person can only condense one Soul Core; if a second appears inside, the two would likely repel each other, ultimately causing an explosive death."

"Of course, if a special method allowed two Soul Cores to coexist, both recovery and power would increase dramatically, but it would be a hundred times more dangerous than the first, and I'd only dare try it at Title Douluo level."

"The method of condensing this Soul Core was derived from your earlier poison pill research; you naturally have a copy, but senior, you'd better not spread it lightly, lest it attract the Spirit Hall's covetous eyes."

Dugu Bo quickly replied: "Don't worry, I won't share it lightly; besides myself, I'll never tell anyone else."

……

In the following days, everyone's thoughts were entirely on Soul Core condensation.

Unexpectedly, the first to condense a Soul Core was not anyone else but his own teacher, Lin Gong.

Lin Gong had already reached Title Douluo level and was deeply interested in research and development of the Soul Master World, so he disregarded his own risk and insisted on being the first to prepare a Soul Core.

Fortunately, Lin Gong possessed a Top‑level Head Soul Bone and had extensive knowledge of martial soul and soul power circulation, yet the process was exceptionally perilous; after enduring numerous hardships, he finally condensed the first Soul Core.

When Lin Gong's first Soul Core condensed, he seemed extraordinarily elated, and the research also yielded abundant suggestions and fresh ideas, even refining the whole process to be more precise and simpler.

Following Lin Gong's success, the Soul Core condensation method quickly spread among the top echelons of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

Originally, the two EightyNine Level Douluo of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, after deliberation, all resolved to desperately strive to condense a Soul Core.

One must know that the Soul Core condensation process is extremely dangerous, and if one reaches Title Douluo by breaking through via a Soul Core, future advancement will still be limited by the Soul Core; essentially, breaking through essentially caps future development.

But the two, with no hesitation, decided to make a final sprint, after all they had spent too long as Douluo.

These two are Elders of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, holding relatively high positions within the sect and remaining fiercely loyal.

These two each have a martial soul: one's is a Golden Eagle, the other's is a Vajra Demon Monkey, both being top‑tier Beast martial souls.

After they breakthrough to Title Douluo, they are respectively named Golden Eagle Douluo and Demon Monkey Douluo, and their strength is fairly decent.

The Golden Eagle Douluo's Flight speed is extremely fast, but still falls short of the pure Agility Attack System Bai He, while its attack power is very strong; it is not a pure Agility Attack System Soul Grandmaster, but rather resembles a combination of an Agility Attack System Soul Grandmaster and a Strong Attack System Soul Grandmaster.

The Demon Monkey Douluo is balanced in offense and defense, especially with immensely strong power; in many respects it is somewhat similar to Zhao Wuji's Vajra Bear, but its strength is somewhat less than the Vajra Bear's, while its agility is far greater than the Vajra Bear's.

(End of chapter)