Chapter 182: Acupoints
The moment Du Qianjue landed on the ground, a vibrant green light filled with the essence of life fell upon him. Beside him, Di Tian was just emerging from a similar green glow, which had faded away. This was Bi Ji healing skill.
"You guys really don't hold back in your sparring," Bi Ji chided, giving Du Qianjue a stern look.
Du Qianjue glanced at Di Tian and noticed that he was already casually enjoying the scenery, having likely already been scolded by Bi Ji before Du Qianjue had landed.
"It's just getting into the spirit of it. Besides, both the Beast God and I know our limits," Du Qianjue replied with a chuckle.
Bi Ji shook her head, resigned. What's so fun about fighting? Isn't it better to stay safe?
Xue Linglong noticed something off about Du Qianjue's aura and asked with concern, "Qianjue, are you about to break through?"
Du Qianjue's cultivation level had reached level 78 a while ago. Although he hadn't practiced his soul power during his six months of deep meditation, his yin-yang complementary soul core had continued to push his strength higher. Plus, the battle with Di Tian had indeed brought him to the brink of a breakthrough.
"Yes, I'm ready to advance to level 79," Du Qianjue confirmed.
His progress in cultivation had always been swift and steady. With dual soul cores, he didn't have to worry about the instability of his soul power; the cores would take care of any issues. All Du Qianjue needed to do was follow a routine in his training.
"Then go ahead and break through. We can talk about creating the technique after your breakthrough," Xue Linglong suggested.
"Alright."
Du Qianjue didn't hesitate and sat down right there, channeling the natural forces around him into his body. The barrier to level 79 was punctured in an instant, elevating his soul power to that level. Just one more level, and he could obtain his eighth soul ring, breaking into the Soul Douluo tier.
He didn't immediately end his meditation but continued to run his soul cores to recover from the wear and tear of his battle with Di Tian. Bi Ji also aided his recovery by sprinkling the essence of life around him, helping him heal faster.
"If you need me, just call," Di Tian said, leaving to return to the depths of the Lake of Life.
Three days later.
Du Qianjue opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing through them as he completely concealed his aura.
The control Di Tian had over spatial forces and ultimate darkness had opened a new door for Du Qianjue, making him think of a bolder idea after recalling how Di Tian's soul power was described in the original tales. Huo Yuhao had felt that Di Tian's soul power manifested as spatial vortexes within him, each vortex driving the others, creating perfect links and containing terrifyingly potent soul power.
This was Di Tian utilizing his dual yin-yang complementary soul cores to create internal links, with two large soul core vortexes intertwining and then driving other soul force vortexes.
Could this method also be applied to martial techniques?
Du Qianjue's current soul power was far inferior to Di Tian's, lacking the numerous soul power vortexes within his own body that Di Tian possessed. If Di Tian could achieve it, there was no reason why Du Qianjue couldn't.
Human bodies contain endless treasures waiting to be unlocked. Numerous fantasy worlds have shown that the human body holds the greatest potential. Countless acupoints and the mysterious soul.
During his visualization aided by the plane's consciousness, the most important 365 acupoints in the human body had appeared before Du Qianjue, giving him significant inspiration.
In the Douluo Continent, soul beasts have only two dantians, and humans only three, with a maximum of three soul cores forming in these dantians.
But what if soul cores could also be formed within each acupoint?
Even if the soul cores formed in the acupoints were smaller than those in the dantians, the sheer number of acupoints could compensate for the size difference!
Quantity could make up for size!
Du Qianjue had already planned his soul cores: the first to consolidate soul force into a soul core, transforming into a divine force core upon ascension. The second soul core would consolidate elemental force, and the third would consolidate spiritual force, both potentially transforming into elemental divine force and divine soul force after ascension.
But his fundamental vital force had no place to form a soul core.
Initially, he had thought it inappropriate to consolidate vital force into a single core. Why? Shouldn't "vital force" be distributed throughout the body? Why then concentrate it into a single core?
This was why he hadn't planned a vital force soul core in advance.
The acupoints solved a significant issue for Du Qianjue because they are distributed throughout the body! Infusing vital force into the acupoints and connecting all body acupoints could potentially make his physical strength terrifyingly formidable.
The final question then arose.
How could he create a technique that integrated soul power, mental power, elemental force, and vital force into one?
"Teacher, do you have any ideas?" After pondering long without a solution, Du Qianjue shared his quandary with Electrolux.
Electrolux was silent for a long while before letting out a wry smile.
"You really think too highly of me. I'm beginning to wonder if you, like me, came to the Douluo Continent from a much more powerful world," Electrolux said with a speechless expression, his tone tinged with suspicion.
"In terms of the Douluo Continent, there's really no one who has proposed such complex theories as you have. Plus, the martial arts theories you propose clearly stem from a defined system, suggesting you've likely encountered similar cultivation systems."
"Even I have never touched upon such practices, let alone delved into their cultivation systems."
Du Qianjue remained silent.
Electrolux's perspective was incomparable to the natives of Douluo; he had seen more of the universe than some of the continent's ancient beasts.
Electrolux detecting the anomaly wasn't surprising to Du Qianjue, who had been prepared for this.
"You don't wish to elaborate, and I won't pry further. Knowing you're my disciple is enough," Ele Electrolux ctos said, not continuing the interrogation, but smiling lightly.
"And what you've proposed intrigues me greatly. Since you're willing to be the guinea pig, why would I refuse?"
That's really what you think, isn't it, teacher?!
Du Qianjue's expression stiffened, and his complex emotions vanished in an instant, replaced by a life-questioning gaze at Electrolux.
"Are you serious, teacher?" Du Qianjue's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
"Don't worry, you won't die. Let's dive into this project, teacher and student together!" Electrolux smiled nonchalantly.
Right, I won't die, but it won't be pleasant, teacher!!!
Resigned to having such a powerful figure willing to assist him, Du Qianjue decided not to be too picky.
Let's get started! (End of Chapter)