To further evolve the Stardust Dragon, a single attribute focus was no longer viable.
The wind attribute had been maxed out.
After evolving from Wind Hatchling to Stardust Dragon, weak star and holy attributes naturally emerged.
The next step was to increase the intensity of these two attributes.
Energy limits refer not only to the upper limit but also to the lower limit.
The inherent strengths of these two attributes after evolving into Stardust Dragon set the lower limit for its star and holy energies.
From another perspective, elevating these two attributes to the lower limit of the "Star Skeleton Dragon" might trigger the martial spirit's evolution.
This led You Chen to another hypothesis, a more practical one.
With his relentless pursuit of knowledge, You Chen didn't stop there.
This led to his discovery of "energy ratios."
While enhancing the three fundamental attributes, You Chen noticed subtle changes in his martial spirit's state.
After extensive research and observation, he identified three states of martial spirit or martial spirit essence: "active state," "relatively stable state," and "sluggish state."
In conclusion, when the distribution of martial spirit power approached a ratio conducive to evolution or a high "evolution degree," the martial spirit essence became relatively active.
Conversely, when the ratio was similar to the current state, the martial spirit essence remained relatively stable.
When the power distribution deviated from the advantageous ratio for evolution, the martial spirit essence became inert, even slowing soul power circulation.
Thus, there is always a ratio that maximizes the evolution degree, steering the martial spirit toward evolution.
From these "key points," You Chen derived two conclusions to maximize his martial spirit's evolution:
1. Reduce focus on attributes that have reached their upper limit; allocating resources there is wasteful. Conversely, elevate lower-level attribute energies as much as possible, as the lower limit is indeterminate.
2. Align the energy levels of the three attributes as closely as possible to the "perfect evolution ratio."
With the Stardust Dragon's evolution into the Star Skeleton Dragon, You Chen's conclusions were largely validated.
The Stardust Dragon series seemed to have increasing evolution difficulty: the Wind Hatchling required only single attribute limits, while the Stardust Dragon showed no evolution signs despite maxed single attributes.
Only after balancing holy and star energies did the evolution complete.
With the martial spirit's evolution again, You Chen returned to the previous steps.
This time, he didn't need to embark on a long research journey.
As a byproduct of searching for the "perfect ratio," he developed a small skill related to this through the "Divided Focus Soul Refinement Technique."
Unlike the Flame Lord, which naturally controls energy, even You Chen couldn't use a single attribute in isolation with the Star Skeleton Dragon.
However, favoring one attribute wasn't an issue, though it naturally involved the other two, causing soul power waste.
While not combat-practical, this method had measurement value.
Being able to divide his focus into four parts, You Chen used three to manipulate the three attribute energies, with the last to perceive the martial spirit's state.
This was akin to pulling the martial spirit in three directions with ropes, making it easy to discern the influence and strength.
For You Chen, the wealth of data from this process was sufficient for calculations.
It was like applying a formula.
Over the years, this had become routine work.
Yes, this routine work brought You Chen confidence!
Soon, You Chen discovered that his holy energy level had nearly reached the Star Skeleton Dragon's peak, or the "limit."
Currently, the strength order was holy > wind > star.
Although there were differences, all were rated as "strong performance" with a score of 3, with no qualitative gap.
Based on existing information, the Stardust Dragon's power likely prioritized wind and star, with holy as secondary. To reach the "limit," the Star Skeleton Dragon's wind and star energies needed to reach top-level performance with a rating of 4.
Recent "measurements" led You Chen to approximately deduce the Stardust Dragon's "perfect energy ratio."
Wind: Star: Holy, likely among these ratios:
2:2:1; 3:2:1; 3:3:2; 5:4:3…
Thus, only one answer remained!
"Search for a target based on this list. At least 20,000 years old, but ideally not exceeding 25,000 years."
You Chen provided his response, handing over a diagram.
Diwan took it, noting the sketches of various soul beasts and the methods for estimating their ages.
Several beasts were familiar to Diwan, as they included wind-type targets he once considered.
Recording this, Diwan asked with a slight frown, "25,000 years? Are you sure? Even though I know your development of the whale glue's true purpose has shifted the optimal years for soul rings closer to the next ring, wasn't the sixth ring's best age only 20,000 years before? Even if most aren't top-bloodline beasts like the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, 25,000 years is risky."
You Chen calmly replied, "Have you ever seen me take on something I wasn't confident in?"
Diwan shrugged with his free hand, "Are you conducting a new experiment again? Fine, just don't blame me if you explode while absorbing the soul ring."
As Diwan spoke, his third purple soul ring suddenly lit up.
Third soul skill, Eagle Eye Vision!
Diwan's eyes turned golden, exuding the aura of a top predator.
Even at high speeds, nothing escaped his gaze below.
Having a sensitive attack-type Soul Douluo like him aiding in a soul hunt was truly advantageous.
Eagle King's six-dimensional evaluation:
- **Martial Spirit**: Eagle King (Top-tier Martial Spirit)
- **Strength**: 4 (Top-tier Performance)
- **Speed**: 4.5 (Quasi-Superb Performance)
- **Resilience**: 3 (Strong Performance)
- **Endurance**: 4 (Top-tier Performance)
- **Energy**: 4 (Top-tier Wind Energy, quality boost from a top-tier martial spirit)
- **Special Ability**: 2 (Precognition, ability to foresee brief futures that could lead to severe injury or death, versatile ability)
- **Total Score**: 19.5 (+2)
Diwan was classified as a sensitive attack-type soul master because, besides his speed, his strength and endurance were also commendable, aligning him with strong attack-types.
High-level soul masters generally exhibited such traits; barring rare exceptions, when their martial spirit's strength and soul power leveled up, their overall qualities wouldn't be lacking. Facing super martial spirits was the only time they might face defeat across levels.
Having no weaknesses was one thing, but possessing multiple strengths and being a versatile combatant was another.
You Chen believed that while both were "eagles" and Soul Douluos, Diwan could be an "Eagle King," whereas Flender could only be a "Flying Horn," largely thanks to him.
Yes, sometimes it's good to pat oneself on the back.
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