Douluo 2.
Snow Demon Mountain, Body Sect.
"You're sure you can attempt to condense a Spirit Core?"
Du Busi frowned, not entirely believing Su Ming's words.
How many Spirit Douluo across the continent had been stumped by Spirit Core condensation, preventing them from stepping into the Titled Douluo ranks? How could a child like Su Ming comprehend it in less than a year?
It was somewhat exaggerated.
Even after reading the experiences of many Body Sect seniors condensing Spirit Cores, it shouldn't be this exaggerated.
"Teacher, rest assured. I wouldn't joke about my own life. I truly feel confident. Moreover, compared to the techniques summarized by Spirit Masters, I feel the guidance of my Martial Soul is more direct." Su Ming said, "Just as you suspected before, Teacher, my Martial Soul should aid me in condensing a Spirit Core."
Du Busi's eyes lit up.
"Truly?"
When he took Su Ming as a disciple, he had studied Su Ming's Martial Soul. Theoretically, Su Ming's Martial Soul possessed an excellent feedback mechanism. It could gain feedback from the Spirit Master's Spirit Power growth, enhancing its quality. Similarly, it should also assist in condensing a Spirit Core.
"I've tried circulating Spirit Power to condense a Spirit Core. My Martial Soul also shows a corresponding tendency. But because my Spirit Power can't progress, this tendency can't be directly realized," Su Ming said.
"So, you want to absorb a second Spirit Ring? Break through your Spirit Power, using the Martial Soul to assist you in condensing the Spirit Core?" Du Busi frowned.
Currently, Su Ming was already nearing solidification; his Spirit Power could already begin condensing a Spirit Core.
The situation now was that if he continued to absorb a Spirit Ring and break through the 20th rank, his Spirit Power would become uncontrollable. If he didn't condense a Spirit Core, the Spirit Power would solidify within his body.
Actually, he could condense a Spirit Core even without absorbing a Spirit Ring.
Trying at the 20th rank was still manageable. But if he wanted to absorb a Spirit Ring, his retreat would also be cut off.
"Teacher, don't worry. I have some other preparations."
"What preparations?" Du Busi asked.
"Hehe, I studied the core formations of spirit tools, disassembled some of their units, and created a contract-type formation that allows me to absorb Spirit Beast Spirit Rings more thoroughly."
"Spirit tool capability?" Upon hearing it was spirit tools, Du Busi didn't delve deeper and said directly, "Have your grandfather examine this one."
"What about absorbing the Spirit Ring this time?"
"Fine. This teacher will personally accompany you. There will be more Spirit Beasts suitable for you within the Sun Moon Empire's borders. It's just right to go to your grandfather's place and see if the spirit guide formation you mentioned works."
Su Ming, of course, wasn't the least bit afraid.
This formation of his was different from the one used by his Douluo 1 self. This time, the chosen formation was one Su Ming from Douluo 3 had previously screened – a contract formation that didn't involve those transmitted by Electrolux.
That's right. Every unit within this formation could be found in the core formations of spirit tools that Su Ming learned during the Douluo 2 era.
After all, the elders around Su Ming in the Douluo 2 era weren't as unable to recognize value as Zhu Jiuyang from Douluo 1. They weren't easy to fool, so he had to put in a bit more effort.
Fortunately, this time, Su Ming also wanted to build up his reputation in core formations, paving the way for future improvements to spirit core formations, creative reforms, and the development of mechas and Battle Armor.
Sun Moon Empire.
Dongyang City.
Su Can looked at Su Ming, who had returned home after several months away, and asked, "Why are you back home so soon?"
"Grandfather, I've decided. My second Spirit Ring will still be a Spirit Power amplification type. As for condensing the Spirit Core, I'm also confident. Coming with the Teacher this time is to have you check if my formation has any problems."
Su Can could understand the meaning of each sentence Su Ming said, but when combined, he was somewhat unsure.
What did hunting a Spirit Ring have to do with asking me to look at a formation?
What's the connection between hunting a Spirit Ring and a formation?
"To think Sect Master Du would personally take action to hunt a Spirit Ring for Xiao Ming. As his grandfather, I thank Sect Master Du here."
Du Busi waved his hand. "Xiao Ming is my disciple. This Spirit hunt is fraught with danger. Of course, this old man must safeguard him."
"What formation were you talking about just now?" Su Can asked Du Busi.
"It's something Xiao Ming tinkered with himself. He said it's a formation recombined from basic units disassembled from the core formations of spirit tools. I can't understand it, so I came to you to examine it," Du Busi said.
Su Can looked at his grandson in surprise.
Disassemble core formations and then recombine them?
You've grown capable, kid.
Su Ming grinned and said, "I haven't been making spirit tools these past few months at the Body Sect; I've been researching these formations."
As he spoke, he handed the prepared core formation blueprint to Su Can.
Su Can took the blueprint, and his expression instantly turned serious.
The formation inside was extremely complex.
He studied it for a good while, then hesitantly nodded. "Your formation should indeed have a contract-type effect, specifically targeting Spirit Beast Spirit Rings. Even if it has no effect, it at least has no harm. And based on my understanding, it's hard to imagine it not working."
Du Busi said in surprise, "It can truly absorb Spirit Rings more effectively?"
He knew the value of this effect.
The key to Spirit Master cultivation was Spirit Rings. Spirit Skills were obtained through Spirit Rings, and Spirit Skills were an important component of a Spirit Master's strength.
A spirit guide formation that could help Spirit Masters absorb Spirit Rings more fully could even impact the entire Spirit Master world.
"The design is clever in many places, hence this effect. However, the formations used are all basic. I estimate it would work on Spirit Rings up to three thousand years at most."
Three thousand years?
"It's enough. Having an effect is good. Xiao Ming can only use a thousand-year Spirit Ring at most now."
"A thousand years?" Su Can was surprised.
"I found two pieces of Thousand-Year Whale Glue for Xiao Ming and added them to his daily diet these past few months. He can now handle a thirteen-hundred-year Spirit Ring without problem," Du Busi said.
"You Spirit Masters from the three Douluo nations sure know how to cultivate," Su Can remarked.
"Spirit tools are also quite effective," Du Busi said.
The Body Sect was a pure Spirit Master faction. Their rejection of spirit tools wasn't because they looked down on them; it was because most Body Sect Spirit Masters fought with their bodies. This was key to their daily combat training, and spirit tools found it difficult to provide amplification in this aspect.
After all, asking a group of Spirit Masters skilled in close combat to carry spirit artillery shells to bomb targets was really difficult, putting them in a difficult position.
During non-combat periods, Body Sect Spirit Masters did use spirit tools. For example, they used flying spirit tools for travel and corresponding functional spirit tools for construction or digging.
This time, Su Ming developed a spirit guide formation that could aid in absorbing Spirit Rings. Body Sect disciples would definitely use it for future Spirit Ring absorption.
"Grandfather, there's more. I have another set of formations."
What Su Ming had shown Su Can earlier was a formation that needed just a little opportunity to transform into a Spirit Soul. Now he brought out another set. This set of formations was to assist him in condensing the Spirit Core.
"Another set?"
Su Can was surprised and hurriedly took the second set of formations to study.
The more he studied, the more astonished Su Can became.
"Is my grandson perhaps a peerless genius among Spirit Engineers?"
Does he not have the makings of a Divine Spirit Engineer!
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