Douluo: Brains Over Bloodline

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Will it continue to have an effect?

From the current situation, Xu Tian's physique was still playing a role.

After all, if Xu Shengqun could detect that Xu Tian's martial soul was constantly being nourished by external spatial power, it naturally meant that Xu Tian's physique was still at work.

"What you're saying is that Little Tian's special constitution allows his soul power to grow naturally? One level per year?"

One guaranteed level of soul power per year—wasn't that incredible?

Wasn't this too enviable?

Xu Shengqun turned to look at his son as if he were some rare treasure.

He chuckled and patted Xu Tian's head.

"Little Tian, from now on, you must cultivate diligently and not let your talent go to waste."

If he increased one level per year, in ten years, he would gain ten levels. By the age of sixteen, Xu Tian would have a full ten levels more than others.

If he trained hard enough and his cultivation speed was already fast, with these extra ten levels, he would undoubtedly be the strongest among his peers in terms of soul power.

At sixteen, though he might not catch up to Xu Yuan, he could at least get close.

After all, Xu Yuan became a Soul Emperor at sixteen. Even with an additional level of soul power each year, Xu Tian would need to reach Level 50 by the age of sixteen.

Xu Shengqun suddenly felt like he had overlooked something.

"Uncle, Little Tian is already at Level 15. From now on, as long as he trains to increase three levels per year on his own, plus the one level boost from his constitution and another level from absorbing soul rings after every ten levels, reaching Level 59 won't be a problem."

"And, Little Tian is only five years old now. He might even have a chance to match my record."

Xu Yuan's tone carried a hint of admiration.

After all, he knew very well the significance of the record he set.

But for Xu Tian, achieving a cultivation speed of three levels per year would be enough to reach it.

Was increasing three levels per year really that difficult?

In fact, it wasn't. It was equivalent to reaching Soul Elder at sixteen if one awakened at six, which was quite common in Shrek Academy.

Xu Shengqun's breathing grew rapid.

Hearing Xu Yuan explain it this way, it seemed there was indeed hope.

Relying on his own cultivation to increase three levels per year should be achievable.

And since Xu Tian was only five years old…

'Hahaha, my son has the potential to match Xu Yuan!'

Xu Shengqun's heart screamed with joy.

"Little Tian, for the next couple of days, follow your brother's training. Let him teach you cultivation techniques. Also, it's time for you to start learning real spear techniques. Your brother will teach you."

After raising his child for five years, Xu Shengqun had experienced the hardships firsthand. Now that Xu Yuan had returned at this moment, he naturally wanted to assign him some responsibilities.

"Really?" Xu Tian's face lit up with excitement, his cheeks flushed as he looked at Xu Yuan.

Although he hadn't seen much of Xu Yuan growing up, Xu Tian deeply admired his older brother.

It was because he had heard so much about Xu Yuan's achievements from his parents.

This was Douluo Continent, where the strong were always admired and revered.

"Alright." After some thought, Xu Yuan didn't refuse.

Since Xu Tian had such remarkable talent, Xu Yuan couldn't let it go to waste.

With so many valuable techniques in his possession, teaching them all to Xu Tian would help him fully unleash his potential.

"I have the Devouring Heaven and Earth Method. Since your body hasn't fully developed yet, you can't make it your main method. For now, it'll serve as a digestion technique. When you turn twelve, I'll teach you the complete version."

Xu Shengqun shot Xu Yuan a surprised glance.

Even the Devouring Heaven and Earth Method?

It wasn't that Xu Shengqun thought Xu Yuan would be reluctant to teach anything—it was just that he felt this secret technique didn't quite match Xu Tian.

"If Little Tian's constitution is truly special, he could also walk the path of the Body Sect. Forget about transforming his martial soul into blood essence—it would be redundant for him. After I classified his body condition under 'constitution,' I had a new idea. I wonder if this unique constitution could be cultivated as a characteristic for a blood essence martial soul."

Xu Shengqun nodded, not arguing with Xu Yuan.

On matters like this, Xu Yuan had a clearer understanding.

Even though he himself was a Limit Douluo, he admitted that he fell short of Xu Yuan when it came to theories of martial soul development.

Xu Yuan lowered his gaze, seeing Little Tian's confused expression, and decided not to explain these profound concepts to him.

"Besides the Devouring Heaven and Earth Method, I also have the Five Elements Heavenly Origin Technique."

Xu Shengqun listened with a puzzled expression.

What kind of technique was this?

Still, he didn't interrupt Xu Yuan.

Upon hearing the name of the technique Xu Yuan mentioned, Xu Tian became ecstatic.

Five elements, heavenly origin.

Named after these two terms, this must be the technique that Brother uses to cultivate!

"Well, it's getting late. Go prepare yourself, then we'll eat. After dinner, I'll teach you the Five Elements Heavenly Origin Technique." Xu Yuan dismissed Xu Tian, instructing him to go take a bath first.

Only then did Xu Shengqun inquire about the Five Elements Heavenly Origin Technique.

"It's a cultivation method derived from the Devouring Heaven and Earth Method. Extracting its soul power circulation routes forms the Five Elements Heavenly Origin Technique. Based on the human body's five elements, it harmonizes the internal five elements, making it ideal for laying a solid foundation and strengthening the roots. Especially for someone like Little Tian, whose soul power is nurtured by external forces, it'll allow him better control over his own power."

In short, it was still part of the Devouring Heaven and Earth Method.

The Five Elements Heavenly Origin Technique was the portion of the Devouring Heaven and Earth Method unrelated to digestion, developed based on the human body's five elements.

"It seems you're really planning to teach him the complete Devouring Heaven and Earth Method." Xu Shengqun took a deep breath.

He wasn't moved by Xu Yuan's decision—it was purely out of concern for his wallet.

As Xu Yuan's uncle, he knew exactly how many heavenly materials and treasures Xu Yuan had consumed from childhood to adulthood.

A large portion of those were funded by Mu Ye, Xu Yuan's teacher from the Body Sect, but even so, Xu Yuan's expenses during those years had cost Xu Shengqun a fortune.

Now, it seemed his own son was going to follow the same path.

And it was different from Xu Yuan's initial situation.

Xu Tian would directly inherit the strongest version of the Devouring Heaven and Earth Method, split into a digestion technique and the Five Elements Heavenly Origin Technique, meaning his ability to digest heavenly materials would only be stronger.

"Uncle, don't worry about these things. Compared to resources, building a strong foundation for Little Tian is far more important."

Xu Shengqun shook his head. "I know that, but can't I still feel a little heartache?"

Xu Yuan smiled. "Uncle, rest assured—you won't regret it. Little Tian's talent is excellent. With a solid foundation, he'll have a chance to keep up with us in the future."

Keep up with us?

Xu Shengqun was slightly puzzled.

"Uncle, the future of the Douluo world won't remain stuck in the current stage where no one can become a god." Xu Yuan said solemnly, "It'll happen soon—in less than ten years, the path to Level 100 for soul masters will open. So Uncle, you must work hard and not fall behind."

Xu Yuan's words contained too much information, and Xu Shengqun needed some time to process it.

After a long while, he finally stammered.

"Become a god? You mean there will be soul masters who achieve godhood within ten years?"

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