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"That's correct. Outside of the Douluo Continent, there are indeed other groups of soul masters," the Chrysanthemum Douluo confirmed.
"Take Sea God Island, for example. It is essentially a massive island inhabited by a group of sea soul masters. Sea soul masters are also distributed among the countless islands, large and small, scattered throughout the vast ocean. Although the number of soul masters on any single island is not large, the total area of the ocean is four times that of the land. When you add up the soul masters from all those islands, their numbers reach half that of the Douluo Continent."
The ocean is four times the land area?
Su Wen pondered this statement silently. Does this calculation include the Sun Moon Continent?
It should include it. Otherwise, if the Sun Moon Continent were excluded, would the ratio of land to ocean on the Douluo Planet be merely one to two?
If that were the case, where would the concept of the "Deep Sea" come from?
In the future, when the two continents collide and merge, would one only need to travel the width of a single continent in any direction to reach the deepest part of the ocean?
No, it should be less than double. To be precise, it should be roughly half the square root of two times the continent's width...
Moreover, Su Wen noticed the specific wording the Chrysanthemum Douluo used both times he mentioned the continent.
The ocean area is four times that of the continent, and the total number of sea soul masters amounts to half the population of the Douluo Continent, not half the total number of soul masters in existence.
Clearly, the Sun Moon Continent was included in Spirit Hall's statistics.
He just didn't know why Spirit Hall hadn't established its own power on the Sun Moon Continent, nor established a link between the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent, choosing instead to hide so much information.
Su Wen didn't dwell on this for too long, because he soon received the answers he was looking for.
"In the depths of the ocean, there is another continent, only slightly smaller than our Douluo Continent, known as the Sun Moon Continent. Similar to the Douluo Continent, soul masters there are considered noble. However, the difference lies within the hierarchy of soul masters themselves; there exists another, even more noble group—the Soul Engineers."
The Chrysanthemum Douluo slowly explained the existence of the Sun Moon Continent.
However, Su Wen didn't actually need him to explain the existence of the Sun Moon Continent; he was far more interested in the conditions there.
"Soul Engineers?"
"Precisely. The Sun Moon Continent possesses a heritage of soul tool technology that was never severed like it was here. However, even with the heritage of soul tool technology, the creation of soul tools is not something just any random soul master can master. Those soul masters who have mastered the creation of soul tools are called Soul Engineers."
"The reason Soul Engineers are the most noble profession over there is that soul tools have been developed to a peak. Even a Titled Douluo, with the enhancement of their 'Peak Soul Tools,' can fight opponents above their level. The effect is entirely comparable to, and not weaker than, a hundred-thousand-year soul bone."
Su Wen was stunned.
Peak Soul Tools?
What level of soul tool is that?
Seeing Su Wen's confusion, the Chrysanthemum Douluo explained, "On that continent, soul tools are classified into Low-Grade, Medium-Grade, High-Grade, Super-Grade, and Peak Soul Tools."
"Low-Grade Soul Tools are suitable for Soul Elders and below. Soul Masters and Spirit Masters can use them, but a Soul Elder can fully unleash their power. It is equivalent to having an extra soul skill, and a soul skill at the thousand-year spirit ring level at that!
"Medium-Grade Soul Tools are suitable for Soul Ancestors and Soul Kings. Similarly, a Soul Ancestor can use them, but only a Soul King can maximize their power.
"High-Grade Soul Tools are applicable for Soul Emperors and Soul Saints.
"Super-Grade Soul Tools are prepared for Spirit Douluo. Alternatively, Titled Douluo below rank ninety-five can use tools of this level to exert even greater strength.
"As for Peak Soul Tools, those are for the use of Peak Douluo."
Su Wen's gaze sharpened.
He looked at the Chrysanthemum Douluo and asked seriously, "The development of soul tools on that continent has reached such a level?"
The Chrysanthemum Douluo covered his face with his hand and let out a slightly coquettish laugh.
Su Wen felt incredibly repulsed, and behind him, the Battle Sky Douluo felt a sudden urge to violently beat the Chrysanthemum Douluo.
So disgusting!
"To the soul masters of that continent, these are naturally top secrets. Only when one reaches the level of Spirit Douluo or Titled Douluo do they have the opportunity to learn about the existence of Peak Soul Tools. The creation of such a soul tool usually requires the lifelong effort of a Peak Soul Engineer, plus the continuous efforts of later generations to perfect it before it can be successfully made."
In other words, Peak Soul Tools existed, but they were products of multi-generational refinement.
The technology had not yet matured to the level where Peak Soul Tools could be casually mass-produced.
"Even so, the level of soul tools over there is breathtaking."
"Hehe, soul tools are external objects in the end; they are not as reliable as a soul master's own abilities," the Chrysanthemum Douluo said dismissively.
"Over there, they pursue soul tools excessively. The cultivation of a soul master is largely treated merely as a prerequisite condition for becoming a higher-level Soul Engineer. Aside from soul power cultivation, every other aspect of their training is a mess. That is why soul tools provide such a significant boost to their strength."
"Soul masters from Spirit Hall have been there and experienced their soul tools. We can only say that below Medium-Grade, they are acceptable. However, higher-level soul tools do not provide as large an amplification for us as they do for them."
"According to their classification, Medium-Grade Soul Tools require a Soul King to fully utilize because the core arrays within strive to reach the ten-thousand-year level. However, their technology is not quite there yet, so the theory remains just theory.
"The reason Soul Kings can still exert full power is that over there, very few Soul Kings can obtain a ten-thousand-year spirit ring. Basically, they only obtain ten-thousand-year rings at their sixth or seventh ring."
"Spirit Hall's understanding of that place runs deep..." Su Wen sighed with emotion.
The Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled but did not respond to Su Wen's comment.
In reality, to cross the ocean and reach such a distant place while remaining alive required at least a Soul Saint to hold the fort. For safety's sake, having a Titled Douluo lead the way was the norm.
Therefore, even if Spirit Hall had only contacted the Sun Moon Continent once or twice, the capabilities of a Titled Douluo were sufficient to quickly gather intelligence upon arrival.
"Finally, I must mention that although the abilities of soul tools are sufficient to be viewed as additional soul skills, they are not innate to the soul master. Executing them inevitably requires practice. To use them as one wishes requires immense effort and dedication, just like a Sword Spirit soul master cultivating sword techniques, to achieve perfect control. This is obviously unrealistic for most."
"The conclusion reached by Spirit Hall is that the reason soul masters over there can increase their strength so greatly under the amplification of soul tools is that they have neglected the cultivation of the soul master itself. The soul masters themselves are too weak."
From the Chrysanthemum Douluo's words, Su Wen could hear a distinct note of disdain.
"Has Elder Ju been there?"
The Chrysanthemum Douluo did not speak, but he did not deny it either.
Su Wen understood.
In that case, he had likely at least experienced Super-Grade Soul Tools personally.
The development level isn't high, but the foundation is already there... This was the information Su Wen extracted from the conversation.
That was enough.
It was enough to significantly stimulate the development of the soul master world.
And as long as the soul master world benefited—benefiting because the Academy launched this research—Su Wen would harvest even more Power of Faith.
This was what he valued most.
(End of Chapter)