After Yang Podi and his group left, they returned directly to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. This trip to the Star Dou Forest, including the time spent traveling, absorbing spirit rings, and searching for spirit beasts, took a total of one and a half months.
However, upon returning to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the spirit bone they obtained was not immediately given to Yang Tianyue for absorption. At the very least, they would wait until she reached level 60.
Yang Tianyue was already at the peak of level 58, and at this rate, she would reach level 60 soon. However, if she relied solely on external help to advance, it could foster dependency. After all, unlike Yang Podi, Yang Tianyue did not have twin martial souls. Progress would become increasingly difficult once she reached the Title Douluo realm.
Meanwhile, Yang Podi quietly sorted through the gains from this trip.
The harvest from the Star Dou Forest was indeed impressive: two excellent 100,000-year spirit rings and two 100,000-year spirit bones. Particularly, the spirit ring and bone from the Golden Behemoth were top-notch even among 100,000-year-grade treasures.
Eighth Spirit Ability 1: Golden Behemoth Slash
When using the eighth spirit ability, wielding the Breaking Soul Spear unleashes a slashing wave capable of cutting through anything, ignoring defenses, and destroying all barriers. This ability closely resembles the sky-splitting claw attack of the Golden Behemoth during battle.
Eighth Spirit Ability 2: Earth Behemoth Break
This ability allows the user to summon a massive Breaking Soul Spear. Its weight and attack power are greatly enhanced, and it features a gravity-locking effect, enabling a devastating straight-line assault that crushes everything in its path.
Yang Podi estimated that the first ability was akin to an energy-based attack, while the second focused on physical force. The first showcased the metallic energy traits of the Golden Behemoth, while the second emphasized its strength.
With these two spirit abilities, Yang Podi was confident that he could hold his own against either Fiften Ton Douluo or Falling Devil Douluo, at the very least ensuring he wouldn't be defeated.
Moreover, the Breaking Soul Spear's weight had increased again, now reaching an astonishing 12,000 jin (approximately 6,000 kg). Though it was still far from matching the Sea God Trident, it was comparable to an ordinary divine weapon. Especially when coupled with several amplification abilities, its power became even more terrifying.
The blade of the Breaking Soul Spear had also changed. Previously silver-white, it now bore the golden hue of the Golden Behemoth. It could effortlessly slice through even the hardest precious metals, likely nearing the pinnacle of Absolute Gold.
The Breaking Soul Spear now carried eight consecutive strength-enhancing properties, along with some extreme metallic energy traits. Coupled with the two exceptional 100,000-year spirit rings, the spear had grown significantly stronger, arguably deserving the title of a divine weapon. Were it not for Yang Podi's exceptionally durable body, he might not have been able to fully unleash the spear's power.
Over the following days, Yang Zhen Tian also decided to remain at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to cultivate. The battle with the Golden Behemoth had left all three severely injured, but it had also given them significant insights.
For Yang Zhen Tian in particular, the battle seemed to bring him closer to breaking through to level 96, providing valuable inspiration.
Meanwhile, Yang Podi himself had achieved a shocking advancement to level 84, primarily due to the addition of the 100,000-year Space Bone Dragon right leg spirit bone and the Golden Behemoth spirit ring.
However, as his grandfather Yang Wushuang had pointed out, advancing 14 levels within just a few months caused tremendous changes in his body. He needed to reflect deeply and adapt to his newly acquired strength.
Initially, Yang Podi had planned to study the concept of a spirit core as soon as he broke through to Spirit Sage. However, with a series of events keeping him constantly occupied, he never had the time to focus on it. Now that things had settled down, he finally had the opportunity to delve into spirit core research.
Under normal circumstances, condensing a first spirit core required spiritual power equivalent to that of a Title Douluo. Despite being only level 84, Yang Podi's spiritual power, enhanced by his innate martial soul and the Immortal Herb, had long surpassed his peers, reaching the level of a rank 95 Title Douluo.
In the original timeline, the study of spirit cores had been inspired by Dugu Bo's poison pill. With the poison pill in hand, Yang Podi's research process was greatly expedited.
Over the next month, Yang Podi devoted himself entirely to studying the poison pill.
Whenever Yang Podi examined it, he couldn't help but marvel: "Dugu Bo's luck is extraordinary. He must have faced countless near-death experiences to finally condense this poison pill—it's nothing short of a masterpiece."
After a full month of study, Yang Podi was ready to attempt condensing his first spirit core.
On the morning of the attempt, all five members of the group gathered together. Even Yang Zhen Tian and Yang Tian Yue paused their cultivation to observe Yang Podi's process and provide immediate assistance if necessary.
Yang Podi glanced at the group, his expression resolute. "I'm starting now. Pay close attention to the details of the condensation process—it will be crucial for the future development of our clan."
The group nodded solemnly, especially Yang Zhen Tian and Yang Tian Yue, who activated their head spirit bones to maximize their spiritual power.
Yang Podi calmed his mind and summoned the Breaking Soul Spear into his right hand. However, this was not the spear's physical form; it was more like the essence of the Breaking Soul Spear.
In his right hand, a miniature version of the Breaking Soul Spear floated, representing the core of his martial soul.
Gradually, the spirit energy in his hand began to spin, mimicking the operational method of Dugu Bo's poison pill.
As time passed, the essence of the Breaking Soul Spear dissolved, transforming into a golden spherical structure that spun rapidly. This sphere contained all of Yang Podi's spirit energy, controlled entirely by his spiritual power.
The faster the sphere spun, the greater the strain on his spiritual power and the more it drained his spirit energy. Even Yang Podi, with his immense reserves, found himself nearing his limits.
Finally, when Yang Podi poured the last ounce of his spirit energy into the golden core, it began to spin autonomously. At this point, Yang Podi's spiritual power was nearly exhausted, leaving him in a weakened state.
The core continued spinning, absorbing spirit energy from the surrounding environment at an astonishing rate, like a whale drinking water.
The four onlookers remained vigilant, monitoring Yang Podi's condition closely.
The next critical step was integrating the spirit core into his body, merging it with his physical form to create a seamless whole.
This step demanded a profound understanding of his martial soul. As many Title Douluo had observed, martial souls were alive, with their own vitality and even a semblance of consciousness. Only by fully comprehending one's martial soul could one successfully condense a spirit core that harmonized with both the body and soul.
Using his remaining spiritual power, Yang Podi guided the spirit core into his body. The process was perilous—any mismatch between his martial soul and the core could generate immense rejection forces, capable of tearing his body apart.
As the spirit core entered his body, Yang Podi felt a tearing pain, as if his body were splitting apart. Yet, he gritted his teeth and persevered, completing the final step. Exhausted, he immediately fell into a deep sleep.
When Yang Podi woke up a day later, he felt as though his head were splitting, a result of extreme spiritual exhaustion. However, his body, with its incredible regenerative abilities, had already fully recovered.
Upon inspecting his body internally, Yang Podi saw no changes in his mindscape, where a silver giant still held the Breaking Soul Spear. However, a golden spirit core now resided in his dantian, connected to his body by faint threads. The core spun autonomously, rapidly absorbing spirit energy from the environment, significantly boosting both his cultivation speed and spirit energy recovery.
The four onlookers finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Second Grandpa Yang Wushuang carefully observed Yang Podi's soul core. With a slightly grave expression, he spoke, "Podi, how do you feel now? The method you used to condense this soul core looks very promising, but the process is far too dangerous. It might be much riskier for others to replicate."
Yang Podi nodded, "Although I've successfully condensed my soul core, there were still some flaws in the process. I'll sort out the specific steps and let you all know later."
"Additionally, there are three key points to be cautious about when condensing a soul core. First, it requires an extremely high level of spiritual power. At the very least, it must reach the level of a Titled Douluo, or even a high-level Titled Douluo."
"Second, you must have a thorough understanding of your martial soul. Only by fully integrating with your martial soul can you minimize the repulsion between the body and the soul core."
"Third, it demands exceptional physical strength. If anyone else wants to condense a soul core, it's best if either I, Tianyue, or Lingling are present to assist. Additionally, having a Titled Douluo above level 95 nearby is crucial to provide immediate aid."
However, Yang Podi smiled, "Of course, the benefits of a soul core to a soul master are enormous. Especially for Titled Douluos, soul power below this rank exists in a gaseous state. After becoming a Titled Douluo, all soul power transforms into a liquid state. Beyond level 95, the liquid gradually solidifies, which is one of the reasons why advancing beyond these three levels is so difficult."
Yang Zhentian, standing nearby, couldn't help but nod in agreement. "That's indeed the case. There's a saying: 'Beneath Titled Douluo, all are ants.' The strength and depth of soul power for Titled Douluos far exceed that of Soul Douluos. Especially after I reached level 95, my cultivation speed slowed significantly."
Yang Podi nodded, "This is probably why every level beyond Titled Douluo is so challenging to attain. Many soul masters spend their entire lives stuck below level 95, unable to advance even a single level despite their utmost efforts."
Over the next few days, the group worked together to refine the method of condensing a soul core. After much discussion, they finally determined the best approach.
Yang Zhentian, eager to proceed, decided to condense his first soul core. Fortunately, the process went smoothly without major incidents. After all, Yang Zhentian had already reached the peak of level 95. Moreover, with an 80,000-year head soul bone, his spiritual power was already at the pinnacle of his rank.
After successfully condensing his soul core, Yang Zhentian finally broke through his bottleneck, advancing to level 96. Staring at the rapidly spinning soul core in his dantian, Yang Zhentian couldn't help but smile foolishly. It was as if he had finally glimpsed the hope of ascending to level 97.
As for Second Grandpa Yang Wushuang and Mother Niu Jinfeng, with the help of Yang Podi and Yang Tianyue, they too successfully condensed their soul cores. However, their processes were fraught with danger. If not for Yang Podi and Yang Tianyue using the Blue Silver Emperor's soul skills and soul bone abilities to assist them, their bodies might have been on the verge of collapse multiple times.
After everyone successfully condensed their soul cores, Yang Podi contemplated deeply. In the end, he decided to venture out into the world. Since stepping into the rank of Soul Douluo, his cultivation speed had noticeably slowed. Even with diligent practice, he estimated he could only increase his level by two annually. Thus, he decided it was better to explore the outside world and experience life on the Douluo Continent firsthand.
His father, Yang Zhentian, was supportive of the idea. "Podi, you should go out and see the world. Take in the sights of various cities. There are still about nine months before Tianyue departs for Sea God Island. By then, the three of us can accompany her to obtain her spirit rings."
His younger sister, Yang Tianyue, was also confident. "Brother, don't worry. I'll work hard on my cultivation during this time. Plus, with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, I'll be safe even in the Star Dou Forest."
Since the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud had recognized Tianyue as its master, she had already mastered its four abilities, making it unnecessary to worry about her safety.
After some thought, Yang Podi finally decided to set out alone to explore and undergo training.
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