SoulLand:Ascending to Godhood through Science

It was precisely because You Chen acquired a trait similar to Yan's Flame Lord that, with his advanced control over spirit power, he could effortlessly master and optimize the Self-Transformation: Starlight Avatar.

A realm generally accessible only to super Douluos was something Yan naturally mastered upon awakening his martial spirit. In a way, You Chen's claim that Yan had an early ticket to becoming a powerful figure wasn't an exaggeration.

With "Fire Rock Control," Yan had an inherent advantage in mastering the original power of his martial spirit.

Of course, the essence of this special ability differs from "Subtlety." They merely exhibit similar effects.

In reality, they take different paths to achieve the same result.

This means... the two can be combined.

In Douluo's game-like world, describing it in game terms, "Subtlety" and "Fire Rock Control" are distinct and non-conflicting traits. Both have effects like "Spirit Power Control LV+1" and "Attribute Power Control LV+1."

A Title Douluo in the "Subtlety" realm can typically create soul skills at will after some time. When Yan's foundational spirit power control reaches the "Proficient" level, achieving this isn't difficult.

In principle, it's even simpler because, under You Chen's guidance, Yan's "Martial Spirit Original Power Control" should at least reach the "Initiated" level by then.

And moving from "Uninitiated," "Initiated," to "Subtlety" is clearly not the end.

Historically, the prodigy who defeated a top defense-type Soul King with a wooden sword clearly surpassed this realm.

With the overarching perspective provided by "Insight into Essence," You Chen vaguely sensed that when his control over original power reached the next level, he could harness some deeper power, erupting with martial spirit potential far beyond normal, akin to a volcanic eruption.

At that level, he estimated he could achieve feats like the historical Soul King with the wooden sword.

Such power should be... Spirituality.

In that solipsistic world, he saw the Stardust Dragon and, through its eyes, perceived that seemingly real will.

Intuitively, You Chen felt that this was likely the so-called "Spiritual Power."

Thus, the next realm's name naturally emerged—"Spirit Realm."

As for whether there are realms beyond the "Spirit Realm," You Chen is not yet in a position to explore that far.

Finally, the primary rewards have been organized and fully digested.

He turned his attention to the batch of intermediate-quality pills.

Since Grace, a Soul Elder, could benefit from low-grade pills, with three low-grade experience pills raising her spirit power by one level, these intermediate experience pills should also be effective for him.

Sure enough, after consuming one intermediate experience pill, You Chen's spirit power intensity and total amount surged upward.

"Hmm, it didn't directly boost my spirit power by one level, probably about half a level? But considering the reward came from a one-ring soul master, this is already quite good."

You Chen's eyes lit up.

Don't underestimate half a level at the Soul King stage.

At this stage, even geniuses, without cheats or top-tier treasures like celestial herbs or soul bones, typically advance two levels per year with normal training. This pill effectively saves about three months of training.

And this calculation assumes the progress of a young person in their prime.

With age, as vitality declines, training efficiency decreases. For most soul masters, after age 40, the training speed is less than half of their peak. Consuming such an experience pill would save over half a year's time.

If such items hit the market, people would fight over them.

However, for You Chen, who has undergone martial spirit evolution and marrow cleansing, though nearing middle age at almost forty, the experience pill's value isn't as high.

It's the auxiliary battle pills that have excellent effects.

If the intermediate experience pill works for a Soul King, then those intermediate strength and speed pills can also enhance You Chen's combat power.

"With further consolidation, I might even possess weak Soul Saint combat power on my own!"

Soul Saints never have martial spirit quality below high-level.

You Chen can't rely heavily on martial spirit quality, nor can he match them in terms of seven rings or the advantage of ten-thousand-year spirit rings.

Not to mention the Soul Saints' signature move, the Martial Spirit True Form.

You Chen's only advantages are "mental strength," "control over power," and "various strange methods."

Even now, You Chen is strong, likely holding his own among Soul Emperors, but facing a Soul Saint is still challenging.

Even his greatest advantage, "mental strength," can only weaken a Soul Saint to some extent, not decisively turn the tide.

But now, things are different. He might genuinely contend with those Soul Saints capable of using Martial Spirit True Form!

"In just over a month, my combat power has soared from matching a Soul King to rivaling a Soul Saint?"

Even You Chen felt a surge of excitement.

"Hu..."

Taking a deep breath, under his powerful mental will, You Chen quickly regained control over his emotions.

He reminded himself that this level of ability is insignificant compared to the enemies he might face in the future and the worst-case scenarios that could arise—nothing to be proud of.

Meanwhile...

The timeline shifts slightly earlier.

In Yu Xiaogang's room, Tang San faced Yu Xiaogang with an angry expression.

"Teacher, why don't we confront those from the Wuhun Hall for disrespecting you?"

Earlier, shortly after You Chen knocked Tang San unconscious at noon, his naturally circulating Mysterious Heaven Skill allowed him to regain consciousness quickly.

Although he wanted to seek revenge against You Xing and question the unjustified attacks on the innocent bystanders, he prioritized carrying his roommates back to their dormitory one by one.

Then he discovered that You Xing wasn't in the dormitory. Based on what he learned, if You Xing wasn't there, he was likely at his teacher You Chen's residence for guidance and training.

Tang San had some experience with this, given that Yu Xiaogang had begun instructing him.

So he knew it was more convenient to wait for You Xing to return to the dormitory before visiting.

Afterward, he visited the local Wuhun Hall to complete the registration task given by Yu Xiaogang.

Coincidentally, he encountered Su Yuntao, who had assisted in awakening his martial spirit. Although Su Yuntao hadn't acknowledged his talent at the time, Tang San appreciated the help with his martial spirit awakening. Moreover, without it, he wouldn't have met such an excellent teacher as Yu Xiaogang! He felt grateful for this.

They exchanged pleasantries.

Up to this point, everything was smooth and perfect.

However, just as he was about to leave the Wuhun Hall after registration, Su Yuntao stopped him.

"Tang San, if the rumors I've heard are correct, you've taken Yu Xiaogang as your teacher?"

It's worth noting that Su Yuntao was the white-clad deacon who had previously interacted with You Chen.

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