[As the title suggests, this chapter is a heavy on theories]
In Su Wen's memory, the original Douluo Dalu seemed to mention that the lifespan of the Titled Douluo Bo Saixi was as Void Douluo described in this version.
Both guardians of the two great deities said so, clearly not without reason.
However, according to the current situation in the Spirit Master world, it seems that the lifespan of Titled Douluo is far from reaching the level they described.
Void Douluo was speechless upon hearing Su Wen's account of the different situations of Spirit Hall, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the wandering cultivator Dugu Bo.
Your lifespan is originally so low?
Void Douluo is also considered to be in seclusion, living year-round within the Inheritance Space of the Space God, with limited understanding of the Continent.
Therefore, he actually couldn't provide an explanation to Su Wen.
But that doesn't mean the god behind him couldn't provide an explanation.
The silver mark on his forehead glowed, and his expression changed from helplessness to sudden realization.
"Perhaps you haven't observed the situation of secluded Titled Douluo, which is why you have this doubt. With your wisdom, as long as you observe closely, you can actually find the answer."
Void Douluo continued calmly, "The secluded cultivation of Titled Douluo is in accordance with their own Martial Spirit, closely adhering to the direction of their Martial Spirit. They transform into Martial Spirits themselves, living through long periods in a state close to that of Martial Spirits. This is also the reason for their longevity."
"You mentioned that the lifespan of Spirit Masters recorded in Spirit Hall far exceeds that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It may be because Spirit Hall has many such secluded Titled Douluo, whose lifespan exceeds that of the two Titled Douluo who are perennially in the secular world in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Of course, both worldly and secluded cultivations have their own advantages and disadvantages."
There are discrepancies between what he described about the cultivation of Titled Douluo and what Su Wen knows. For instance, after reaching level 95, each breakthrough requires at least a hundred years of arduous practice, which clearly does not correspond to Chen Xin's situation.
"Worldly cultivation makes it easier to gain inspiration, while secluded cultivation is more stable."
"In theory, even with worldly methods of cultivation, if one encounters enough opportunities, they can quickly gain inspiration and overall cultivate faster. However, reaching the peak of level 99 solely through one's own strength is quite difficult. Despite abundant inspiration, the harmony between the Spirit Master and Martial Spirit also requires honing. Reaching the pinnacle of level 99 before a hundred years old will only be more challenging, yet Tang Chen achieved this." As he spoke further, Void Douluo's tone became profound.
Tang Chen is admired by many not simply because he broke through to level 99 through his own efforts, but also because he achieved this at such a young age, making him truly exceptional.
Void Douluo revealed what he "knew".
Su Wen nodded slightly upon hearing this, observing Void Douluo's demeanor and refraining from asking further complicated questions.
In fact, with this answer, Su Wen could now speculate on his own and gradually uncover the essence of this issue.
Although there was still a major puzzle: Sea God clearly does not count as being worldly, yet seems to enjoy the lifespan of worldly cultivation. However, Su Wen did not press on with further questions.
This was obviously not a secret that Void Douluo should know.
Even with his commentary from the sidelines now, the commentator probably couldn't help him answer.
Now, topics like the lifespan of Spirit Masters were not the focus.
"Senior Void, if I'm not mistaken, you are a guardian of the Space God," Su Wen cut to the chase.
"That's right, I follow the great Space God," admitted Void Douluo.
"I wonder if I can attempt the Space God's assessment?" Su Wen stared at Void Douluo, watching the flicker of the mark on his forehead.
Void Douluo hesitated for a while, then nodded.
"Space God agrees for you to undergo his assessment, but it won't be a God-level examination."
"Even if it's just the most ordinary assessment, I would be very satisfied," Su Wen smiled.
"Space God's assessment may require some time from you. It's better to contact me after you've dealt with matters on the Continent," Void Douluo said, leaving behind a small silver-white sword before departing.
Su Wen played with the silver-white sword in his hand, sensing the fluctuation of spatial power within it with great interest.
At this moment, he began to reflect on the initial question.
The lifespan of Spirit Masters.
"Worldly or secluded cultivation isn't fundamental; the essence lies in the fusion of the Spirit Master and the Martial Spirit."
The fundamental question is in what manner to resist the erosion of time.
"Perhaps, it may also involve changes in the Martial Spirit of the Spirit Master." Su Wen remembered reading in the materials that for levels 95 and above, each level-up might also trigger Martial Spirit Evolution.
In the trilogy he read before crossing over, spanning a time period of twenty thousand years, there were few instances where this was clearly evident.
But undoubtedly, Spirit Hall could not have made this record out of thin air.
"So, if the Martial Spirit of Spirit Masters, which is inherently fragile, can undergo Martial Spirit Evolution with each upgrade after level 95, does this potentially break certain limits of lifespan?"
Is there such a possibility?
Su Wen's thoughts branched out, considering all the various conditions related to lifespan.
At the same time, he also discovered a blind spot.
That is, in today's Douluo Continent, Titled Douluo from level 95 to 98 are not clearly defined as Super Douluo.
But Su Wen had actually mentioned this title in front of Ning Fengzhi and others, and they showed no signs of objection, readily accepting the designation.
Clearly, while not yet fully settled, there was already a tacit consensus emerging.
Was this consensus just discovered, or did it arise with the shift in Spirit Master cultivation methods, making levels 95 to 98 special?
"According to Void Douluo's optimal theory, from level 91 to 99, each breakthrough would extend lifespan by one hundred years. Clearly, cultivation from level 91 to 99 should be uniform."
However, Chen Xin's shared insights on cultivation greatly contradicted this.
Beyond level 95, Spirit Masters' breakthroughs began to grow increasingly difficult.
Su Wen summarized the pattern and put forth a preliminary hypothesis.
"With the development of the Spirit Master world, the emergence of top-tier Martial Spirits, and the refinement of Martial Spirit cultivation, Spirit Masters reaching the level of Titled Douluo can rely on the strength of their Martial Spirits to accumulate Soul Power breakthroughs without focusing on enhancing fusion. However, beyond level 95, the increase in fusion harmony becomes undeniable, thus explaining the increased difficulty in cultivation after level 95."
Actually, the difficulty of cultivation in the entire realm of Titled Douluo is quite high.
The fusion degree of Martial Spirits must be very important, a point Su Wen had recognized long ago.
Now it seems that fusion degree may also be related to the lifespan of Spirit Masters.
"My thoughts are somewhat confused. During this time, I should open the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge to sort out these theories and organize a complete logical system."
Su Wen is very insightful, but not omnipotent. Currently, his scattered thoughts are too chaotic, requiring him to spend time organizing them. He also plans to validate these theories with other perspectives and possibly through practical experiments.
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