Soul Land—Chapter 130: Theory of Soul Core
Ling Qianyao's fourth soul skill, Thousand Star Rain, is different from his other soul skills. It has no auxiliary ability but is a pure offensive soul skill.
Even under normal circumstances, its power is comparable to that of a high-level strong attack-type Soul King.
When combined with the Seven Star Instant Kill created by Ling Qianyao when he comprehended the Star Sword Intent, the power of this skill had already caused Qian Daoliu to unleash his strength to that of a Level 67 Soul Emperor.
The 50% all-attribute bonus and 70% speed increase brought by the Starfall Sky Wing pushed the moment's power to a terrifying level.
The threshold for single-target killing was enough to threaten a Soul Saint.
Although with Qian Daoliu's strength, even if Ling Qianyao increased his single-target killing level to this extent, it would be impossible to force out his martial soul and soul ring directly.
But Qian Daoliu suppressed his strength at this moment; he just wanted to see where Ling Qianyao's limit was. So, when the overwhelming Thousand Star Rain, coupled with the sharp sword intent of 'Seven Star Instant Kill', swept towards him like a pouring galaxy,
The sacred light around Qian Daoliu suddenly condensed, and six pure white wings extended behind him. The terrifying soul ring configuration of eight black and one red pulsed on his body, and that scarlet hundred-thousand-year soul ring emitted a heart-stopping aura.
The Seven Star position had already passed the star traces, and the myriad star lights had reached Qian Daoliu's eyes. Time seemed to slow down. Qian Daoliu looked at Ling Qianyao, who was close at hand, smiled slightly, and said softly:
"Consider you passed." One of his soul rings lit up.
"Buzz~"
As Qian Daoliu finished speaking, a gentle but powerful force surged out of his body, dissolving Ling Qianyao's Thousand Star Rain and Seven Star Instant Kill attacks into nothingness.
Ling Qianyao only felt a warm current flowing into his body, and his body—originally a little tired from the full-strength attack—instantly recovered some strength.
Above the Seven Star position, the star traces that were about to erupt also gradually calmed down under the soothing power of Qian Daoliu, and the light gradually converged.
The star curtain dissipated, revealing the figures of the two who had put away their martial souls.
Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing arrived in an instant. Both of them carefully examined Ling Qianyao. The former was even completely unconcerned about others being present, touching Ling Qianyao all over, as if afraid that the trial just now had harmed him in the slightest.
She also muttered, "Grandpa, you are something. The soul power fluctuation just now must have released the martial soul and soul skills. Qianyao is just a soul ancestor, so there's no need for that."
Qian Daoliu's mouth twitched. Listening to her words, did that mean he should have endured Ling Qianyao's attack without reacting, allowing that kid to hurt himself to be considered appropriate?
'You dare to lay hands on him in front of this old man. If this old man wasn't here, I can't even imagine how intimate you and this brat would be! I really should thank you for not bringing back a great-granddaughter today!'
He glared at Qian Renxue in annoyance, "Your elbows always point outwards. If Grandpa didn't use some means, how could I test this kid's limit? Besides, Grandpa was in control of the situation the entire time."
Qian Renxue's face flushed red, and she coughed twice, stopping her actions. "No, actually, I was also quite worried about Grandpa."
Worried about what? Qian Daoliu shook his head. His own cabbage had finally been pretty much taken. Her heart was completely on this brat.
Ling Qianyao stepped forward at this moment, "Thank you, Grandpa, for showing mercy."
Qian Daoliu's old face flushed red. To be honest, he didn't show mercy. When Ling Qianyao just released his third soul skill, he had quietly increased his speed. He didn't know how many times he had released the suppression of his strength throughout the process.
Fortunately, Ling Qianyao's star curtain covered it; otherwise, Qian Renxue would see Qian Daoliu adding points in strength, and he might be scolded by Qian Renxue.
Waving his hand, Qian Daoliu asked, "Your soul power is extremely condensed, far beyond that of an ordinary soul master. There is already some liquid in the gas. Are you compressing the soul power?"
"Although this cultivation method can make your foundation solid and your strength far exceed that of peers, the risk is also significant. Once you don't control it well, it could backfire. Are you sure you can balance it?"
Ling Qianyao nodded. "I once took an immortal herb and gained a new understanding of the integration and use of mental power and soul power."
"I can use mental power as a thread to finely control soul power and weave an energy network at the microscopic level to avoid the space shock caused by conventional compression."
"The soul power state of soul beasts with more than ten thousand years of cultivation is different from that of humans. The strength of the beast's body is often greater than that of humans, which can cause the soul power in its body to present a liquefied or even solidified texture. This is one reason why soul beasts often surpass soul masters in strength after ten thousand years. This situation gradually changed after soul masters reached the Soul Saint level."
"Grandpa, have you ever thought about where the soul bones produced by Soul Beasts originate from?"
Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue, and Zhu Zhuqing were all startled. Where do soul bones come from? It seems no one has ever studied this question in detail.
Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment and said, "During its long life, the soul beast continuously merges and refines its soul power with the vitality of heaven and earth, finally condensing into a crystal in the bones."
Ling Qianyao smiled lightly. "Perhaps, I am more inclined to believe that they derive from the ultimate solid soul power, combined with its origin law, and fused into bones."
Qian Daoliu's eyes moved slightly. "So, you want to compress and condense this solid soul power in your body? I have to say, you are very bold. But if this path succeeds, I am afraid no one of the same level will be able to match you."
"Grandpa, might I ask you to check the condition of my Dantian?"
"Oh?"
Qian Daoliu placed his hand on Ling Qianyao's shoulder, and a gentle soul power flowed into Ling Qianyao's body along his arm, heading straight for the Dantian.
When the soul power touched Ling Qianyao's Dantian, Qian Daoliu's expression instantly grew solemn, shock evident in his eyes.
"So strange."
He couldn't help whispering. In Ling Qianyao's Dantian, the liquid star vortex was slowly rotating, like a mysterious core silently gathering power.
The surrounding soul power was compressed toward the center, gradually turning into liquid, with the core being Ling Qianyao's unique star power.
In the previous battle, Ling Qianyao released four soul skills and self-created soul skills in succession. Qian Daoliu originally thought that his soul power must have been heavily consumed.
Now, it seems Ling Qianyao's soul power remains full, and his ability to absorb the vitality of heaven and earth to replenish it is even more remarkable.
Qian Daoliu's eyes flickered. He gathered a little soul power in his palm, imitating Ling Qianyao's liquid star vortex, gradually compressing it. The soul power kept rotating like a whirlpool, spinning faster and faster, stirring and twisting the surrounding air with a sharp whistling sound.
As the rotation intensified, the soul power gradually condensed into a sphere, with a finely textured surface.
Inside, the soul power collided and squeezed each other, producing a dull roar. Meanwhile, the sphere of soul power generated a terrifying suction force, pulling everything around it toward its center.
At a certain moment, it collapsed into a very small, black hole-like state.
"Bang-bang-"
Qian Daoliu suddenly clenched his fist and crushed the soul power that had already lost control. In an instant, a wave radiated out, shaking the three people around him back several steps.
"What a new path! It should be included in the forefront chapter of martial soul theory!"
He looked at Ling Qianyao. "There are many prerequisites for cultivation, but guiding mental power is the most important. If you have any difficulties, come to me. What do you think it should be called once it's formed?"
Ling Qianyao said seriously, "Soul Core."
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(End of this chapter)