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After obtaining the method of condensing soul nuclei from Xiao Wu, Tang San began to research it. However, he soon discovered that he couldn't proceed at this time because it required at least the soul power of a Titled Douluo to condense it.
Nevertheless, Tang San didn't give up. Even if his soul power was insufficient, he could still imitate and familiarize himself with specific soul power routes.
In Tang San's view, soul nuclei are essential for soul masters' cultivation.
In the Douluo Continent's three eras, during the Douluo Era, soul nuclei didn't exist, and breakthroughs to become Titled Douluos were rare. Even if someone managed to break through, most Titled Douluos struggled to surpass the Rank 95 level.
Currently, most Titled Douluos above Rank 95 on the continent are mostly related to deities, such as the Angel God of the Spirit Hall, the Sea God of Sea God Island, and the Shura God of the City of Slaughter.
Of course, there were also exceptional talents, such as Tang Chen from Haotian Sect, who broke through to Rank 99 without relying on divine "blessings".
Unfortunately, he is currently lost in the City of Slaughter, so let's not mention him for now.
During the Peerless Tang Sect era, soul core appeared. Condensing the first soul nucleus allowed one to break through to become a Titled Douluo, and condensing the second soul nucleus, as long as one doesn't die or encounter any accidents, would inevitably lead to breaking through to the Limit Douluo level, reaching Rank 99 in soul power.
In the Legend of Dragon King era, soul masters could even begin condensing soul nuclei at the Soul Saint level.
Although Tang San only knew these settings vaguely and had forgotten most of the specific plot, and hadn't even read the Legend of Dragon King, only hearing some hearsay... but considering his current reality, his speculations were probably not too far off.
During the Douluo Era, the number of Titled Douluos was not high. Besides talent issues, more importantly, it was due to the shallow research on soul power and mental power by soul masters, not understanding the situation of soul nucleus condensation, leading to many talented individuals wasting a lot of time.
However, through comparing the quantity and quality of soul masters across the three eras, and with some research on the specific methods of soul core condensation, Tang San sighed deeply:
In this era where soul nuclei had not been discovered, those who could become Titled Douluos without relying on divine blessings or similar things, and even those who broke through to Rank 95 and above, were truly extraordinary talents.
"Do not underestimate any soul master on this continent," Tang San felt a sense of respect in his heart and continued to study the method of condensing soul nuclei—even if he couldn't use it himself, if he were to encounter Dugu Bo in the future, or if he could trade with him for the Immortal Herb for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang eyes. Well, provided it hadn't been discovered by other transmigrators yet.
Thinking of transmigrators, Tang San currently confirmed four individuals.
The first one was the person who stole the Blue Silver Emperor, speculated based on Tang Hao's expression at the time, but not completely confirmed.
The second was Mu Tian from the Seven Treasure Glass Sect, whose Martial Soul was the Moonlight. However, his original Austin Griffin was already residing in his Haotian Hammer. Later, his character didn't change much, so there was no need to fear him.
The third was Yang Long, from the Breaking Clan, who had thoughts for Xiao Wu and thoughts for him as the "protagonist". Unexpectedly, Xiao Wu was strengthened by him, then beaten up by him, and then ambushed by the Fallen Blood Sword Norman, becoming the first transmigrator to die.
The fourth was Xu Xing, from the Star Luo Empire, a direct disciple of the Star Crown Sect, probably also at the Full Soul Power level, without any system-like cheats.
"There's no telling how many transmigrators are still hidden on this Douluo Continent. Truly, anyone can transmigrate." Tang San secretly grumbled, "But, without a golden finger like mine, and not wanting to study the existing information in this world, just relying on Full Soul Power and the plot holes they've seen in novels from their previous lives, they want to criticize me, this alternative 'protagonist'. Isn't that too presumptuous?"
When compatriots meet, tears fill their eyes.
This situation was naturally extremely good, and Tang San also hoped that these transmigrators could become his help. However, unfortunately, the few he had encountered so far were much more excessive than the "Tang San" in the original story. They even came to cause trouble actively and couldn't communicate normally.
Therefore, Tang San extinguished that thought and prepared to cultivate talents himself.
As for other transmigrators, Tang San's attitude was only one: you walk your single-plank bridge, I'll walk my broad road. If you dare to come to trouble him for no reason, or use baseless accusations to slander him, then don't blame him for ending their journey of transmigration from another world.
Of course, he didn't necessarily have to do it himself.
Like that Yang Long, a grand transmigrator, dying at the hands of a Fallen One, was it pitiful?
It was pitiful.
But also deserved. Since they've transmigrated, this is a real world. The people here are not fools. When fighting in non-regular venues, they don't care about martial ethics. Winning is the only way.
After considering his strategy against other transmigrators, Tang San took out pen and paper and began to write a new theoretical paper on martial souls, mainly focusing on the necessity of describing the diversity of competition venues for soul masters.
As for martial soul cultivation.
Tang San needed to maintain his persona.
In Nuoding City, he couldn't access more information. Although the theories he had come up with had been realized on himself, Xiao Wu, and Guang Ling, the sample size was too small. He couldn't irresponsibly publish them like this.
Otherwise, major forces on the continent would definitely intensify their efforts to find him.
Publishing theories related to the Continental Advanced Academy Soul Dueling Tournament would allow soul masters to more clearly understand their roles and make more reasonable team compositions, leading to various forces feeling the need for individual talent.
Publishing the evolution of the best combination of soul rings and the factors affecting the duration a soul master can bear soul rings would only show that he was good at discovering and summarizing. The same goes for the new classification theory of martial souls he would publish later.
But if he were to publish his martial soul cultivation theory—
Oh dear~
The Martial Soul Hall would directly snatch people away!
Tang Hao, that irresponsible cheap father, is a sect slave. In the original work, he has a strong sense of belonging to the Haotian Sect and would definitely do everything possible to make Tang San a direct descendant of the Haotian Sect.
Although the Haotian Sect has declined, a starved camel is bigger than a horse. It can withstand Tang San's extravagance, but Tang San wouldn't go to the Haotian Sect, let alone recognize any ancestors or belong to any sect.
He is a modern transmigrator, not that particular.
Moreover, in Tang San's view, people from the Haotian Sect are all lunatics. Although he hasn't been there yet and has no right to speak, as someone with fresh memories of the Douluo Era, he really has no good feelings towards that ridiculous "pride" of the Haotian Sect.
Although he is proud too, he is also easygoing. If he does something wrong, he won't hesitate to admit it, but the "pride" of the Haotian Sect only means one thing: I am right!
Tang San really can't appreciate it.
According to Tang San's previous conjecture that "innate soul power represents the affinity between martial souls and humans," the reason why the Haotian Sect does that is probably to enhance the affinity between martial souls and humans.
But the records in the Nuoding City Martial Soul Division's information have stated that the Haotian Hammer of the Haotian Sect was originally a forging hammer, and the disciples of the Haotian Sect were just a forging family a thousand years ago. It's just that the forging hammer evolved into a war hammer later on.
Too much pride is arrogance.
Therefore, Tang San wouldn't recognize the Haotian Sect···
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"Knock knock knock!"
The urgent knocking on the study door interrupted his thoughts.
"Come in."
Xiao Wu walked in and said, "There's a woman outside looking for you, claiming to be your aunt. She's wearing a veil and simple clothes, but from what I can see of her skin, how did you describe it? Right, skin like condensed jade, definitely not a commoner."
"Aunt?"
(End of this chapter)