Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

Man is born between heaven and earth. The five viscera and the five elements mutually generate and restrain each other.

The liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys; respectively correspond to the functions of origin, power, biochemistry, cleansing, and regulation.

The four poles and four images stand erect, like pillars holding up the heavens, stabilizing the foundation of life.

The spinal column is like a dragon, winding upwards, running through the entire body, and together with the nine orifices and nine meridians, it constructs the temple of life. In this palace, the qi and blood rush like great rivers, nourishing every inch of skin, every bone, letting the fire of life burn fiercely, never to be extinguished.

The meridians are like a net, densely distributed throughout the body, circulating qi and blood, nourishing the hundred bones. The acupoints are like stars, dotted in between, regulating the body and balancing yin and yang. Like the stars in the night, they guide the circulation of soul power.

The two eyes are like the sun and the moon, perceiving all things in the world and manifesting the mind and spirit.

The brain is the sea of marrow, hiding the spirit and mastering intelligence. In Lin Feng's conception, it was to start from the five viscera, to build a perfect cycle, and to lay down the basic rules that constitute the world; then the four poles would prop up the heavens, becoming the rules of creation.

The five elements were the foundation, and the yin-yang and space-time controlled the foundation of all changes in the myriad things.

The spiritual sea was opened up, and within it was nurtured the spirit and soul. The spinal column transformed into a dragon, soaring above the nine heavens, connecting with heaven and earth, linking the three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit into one body, and condensing an endless potential for life.

Ever since he had passed the thunder tribulation, the condensation of Soul Veins was no longer a difficult matter for him at all. He had long been able to intimately sense what kind of attributes would appear in his remaining two legs.

This was a strange perception brought about by the change in the Innate Treasure Pearl in his dantian after his martial soul had entered his body. What his remaining two legs contained was precisely the power of space-time. This was also the reason why he had first guided the space element from the seven-colored elemental tribulation to his right leg, without any phenomenon of rejection.

He closed his eyes and looked inward, only to see that every node of his Soul Veins was shining brightly, as brilliant as the stars.

His body was as vast and boundless as the universe. Lin Feng, who had received the feedback from heaven and earth, had reached level 75 when he had passed the thunder tribulation. And now, he was already at level 78 soul power. Such a growth speed could be described as unprecedented, and it was unlikely to be surpassed.

Now, his absorption of the worldly primordial qi, and its conversion into soul power, was no longer a matter of his own proactive absorption, but the worldly primordial qi automatically pouring into his body, as if attracted by some powerful force.

These primordial qis circulated in his body. Every wisp was perfectly transformed into pure soul power, continuously nourishing his five-element Soul Veins.

Then, from the five-element Soul Veins was born True Qi, filling this dantian. The yin and yang qi of his arm Soul Veins were linked with his five viscera, jointly brewing in the Innate Treasure Pearl.

He, who had shaped a demigod's body, his physical body was already perfect and flawless. What he cared about was the opportunity of chaos that had been passed down from his mind during the thunder tribulation. This was the opportunity for the Innate Treasure Pearl in his dantian to transform again.

That opportunity of chaos was incomparably profound, as if it were the original power when heaven and earth had not yet opened and chaos was first judged, containing an endless creation and possibility.

Back then, just a wisp of a chaotic color descending had caused the treasure pearl in his dantian to take on the two colors of black and white. The two qis of yin and yang continuously emerged from the two Soul Veins, fusing with the five-element Soul Veins in one place.

The treasure pearl in his spiritual sea, Lin Feng had long known that it was the final form of the Innate Treasure Pearl.

One was in his spiritual sea, and one was in his dantian. And the opportunity of chaos was so miraculous. For Lin Feng, who wanted to be able to grasp this power as soon as possible, it was undoubtedly a huge temptation.

Plus his thoughts on how to take a further step within his body when he had more than nine Soul Veins, the development of his spinal column was thus born.

Nine sections, nine orifices. Nine is the ultimate number. The mysteries of the spinal column seemed to correspond with the ultimate principles between heaven and earth. Thus, the spinal column was not just the support of the body, but also the passage of the soul, the bridge connecting the spirit and the physical body. Now, the power of yin-yang and the five elements circulated endlessly in his body. The two of space-time quietly awaited their liberation.

For him, who had comprehended the foundation of a god, he understood a principle. For the great Dao he pursued, if he could completely master the great power contained within himself before becoming a god, then becoming a god would no longer be an extravagant hope, but an inevitable result that would come when the conditions were right.

To temper the spinal column, to connect the previous realms with the brain, to fuse all the realms together, in order to ascend to a god-seat.

Lin Feng did not plan to condense a Soul Vein in his spinal column, but to shape a soul core. Because the spinal column, as the pillar of the body and the passage of the soul, its importance far surpassed other parts. To shape a soul core here was equivalent to forging an indestructible divine temple in his body, as a dual fortress for his spirit and soul power.

Once the soul core was formed, it could continuously absorb the primordial qi of heaven and earth, transform it into pure soul power, nourish the whole body, making his cultivation even more profound and his strength even more powerful.

And, to shape a soul core in the spinal column had another benefit, and that was that it could further stimulate the potential of the opportunity of chaos. The opportunity of chaos, as the original power when heaven and earth first opened, contained an endless creation and possibility.

And the soul core, as the most top-tier existence that a human soul master could condense, was not just the center of the whole body's soul power, but also the intersection of the soul and the physical body. The soul core condensing method, which had evolved from the meridian shaping method, the soul core that was born from it, its strength was naturally far beyond the normal state.

One must know that a soul core and a Soul Vein have similarities, but a soul core is more inclined towards a highly condensed and purified soul power crystal. It is not just a storage for soul power, but also an amplifier of soul power.

To shape a new-style soul core in this soul passage of the spinal column was equivalent to establishing an efficient soul power conversion and transportation system in the body, which could greatly improve the efficiency and power of soul power use.

One section is one orifice. In the process of shaping the nine orifices, the previous nine Soul Veins were connected. The spiritual sea would then be closely connected with every cell and every nerve of this body, forming a perfect cycle. The treasure pearl with a chaotic color inside the spiritual sea would then be able to be touched, truly forming a connection with the treasure pearl within the dantian.

And, to condense a new-style soul core, the current Spirit Hall had many people who could provide theoretical support. For the current Lin Feng, it was undoubtedly icing on the cake. He, who possessed seven basic Soul Veins, could now carry out the development of the first seven sections.

The new-style soul core was no longer, as in Douluo Dalu II, formed by solidifying and condensing the whole body's soul power, but was a method of condensing a Soul Vein-like core.

Compared to the traditional soul core condensation method, the new-style soul core shaping method paid more attention to the purification and efficient use of soul power. By using a condensation method similar to that of a Soul Vein, the soul ring was highly compressed and a core was shaped. Such a soul core not only had a strength far beyond the normal state but could also better fuse with the other parts of the body.

Of course, for Lin Feng, the energy he used was True Qi.

Gu Yuena and Lin Feng sat cross-legged on the mountain peak. The cloud qi lingered around, and the two sat opposite each other.

"Nine sections, nine orifices... nine orifices, nine meridians..." Gu Yuena chanted in a low voice. She gazed at Lin Feng, her eyes sparkling with admiration and expectation.

"So that's how it is. To condense it just like this is too rash. To condense this kind of soul core, we still have one thing we haven't used," the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, and she took out an immortal herb.

It was precisely the Star Luo Spirit Pearl. As a seed, it had been brought back to the Lake of Life by Gu Yuena along with the Primordial Immortal Herb from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Then, through the catalysis of her divine power and the Gold of Life, it had grown to its current hundred-thousand-year level. Of course, she had deliberately erased the conditions for these two immortal herbs to give birth to intelligence.

The Star Luo Spirit Pearl before her, its branches were a rare black among plants. At its tip grew a golden fruit the size of a palm.

This golden fruit was a brilliant gold, like a huge pearl. In fact, it was formed from the convergence of tens of thousands of golden light spots. These light spots sparkled with a mesmerizing luster, as if containing an endless life force.

Every light spot was like a small living being, happily jumping in this fruit, absorbing the essence of the sun and the moon. It could be called a spirit object.

After fusing with a human, it could in the future transform into a human soul master's soul core.

The Primordial Immortal Herb and the Star Luo Spirit Pearl, both were the best immortal herbs for condensing a soul core. The Primordial Immortal Herb, when Lin Feng's martial soul had entered his body, Gu Yuena had had him eat it. While increasing his soul power, it also had the effect of making his own energy unified.

And the Star Luo Spirit Pearl before her, its function was to help Lin Feng, when condensing his new-style soul core, to be able to more stably integrate his True Qi into it, so that the strength and stability of the soul core would be greatly improved.

Gu Yuena smiled faintly and handed the Star Luo Spirit Pearl to Lin Feng, saying, "Consume it, refine it on your spinal column, and then begin to condense your new-style soul core."

Lin Feng reached out and took it, saying with a shallow smile, "I really didn't expect that this remaining immortal herb could actually be of use again at this time."

Gu Yuena supported her pretty head, a moving arc on the corner of her mouth. She said softly, "This Star Luo Spirit Pearl has a fate with you. Only in your hands can it display its greatest function. Ever since I first learned of your Soul Veins, these two immortal herbs were prepared for you."

After a pause, she continued, "Although the Star Luo Spirit Pearl was of no use back then, I have been nourishing it with my divine power. After all, for you, at this time, ordinary immortal herbs can hardly have a significant effect. But fortunately, I, who have absorbed your True Qi, my divine power can still let this spirit pearl have some effect."

"Its medicinal effect is at its peak at this time. Now it just so happens to be of use."

Hearing this, Lin Feng praised in his heart, "Thanks, Na'er."

"Thank me?" Gu Yuena tilted her head, a cunning look in the depths of her eyes. "If you really want to thank me, why not give me something practical later? Thinking of your previous frustration, don't you want to wash away the shame?"

The corner of Lin Feng's mouth twitched. "You're really something..."

"Haha," Gu Yuena laughed. "I heard that the angel reincarnate and a certain Pope have been pestering you during this time, precisely to control the time they have with me. In their view, that week, they must have been scared, right? Haha."

Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders. "No matter what, in the future, we should still restrain ourselves a little. I don't want you all to be unhappy. The last time, we were still too crazy..."

Gu Yuena pouted. "If they think their time is too little, they can just go together, can't they? Anyway, they've already been honest with each other."

Lin Feng's mouth parted slightly. "Na'er, you..."

"If they go together, won't the time belonging to me be more?"

"That makes a ghost of a sense," Lin Feng put a hand to his forehead. "How come I feel you've changed a little? Has Sister Ling Yuan been looking for you recently?"

"Ling Yuan?" Gu Yuena blinked her eyes. "I haven't seen her," then she nodded.

You guess if I believe you or not?

Lin Feng shook his head, suppressing the waves that had just been stirred up in his heart by Gu Yuena's words. "I think it's necessary to set some house rules later."

"House rules? Do you want to use a leather whip? Or like Xue'er, use chains?"

Lin Feng: ...

"Pretend I didn't say it."

As he spoke, he put the Star Luo Spirit Pearl into his mouth and chewed it lightly. The fruit broke, and tens of thousands of golden light spots poured into his body like a torrent, gathering at his spinal column along his meridians.

These light spots contained a powerful life force and resonated with the True Qi in Lin Feng's body, as if they had found a home, circling and condensing around his spinal column.

Lin Feng closed his eyes and concentrated, beginning to drive the True Qi in his body to fuse with these golden light spots. His spinal column seemed to have transformed into a giant dragon, and under the nourishment of the Star Luo Spirit Pearl, it gradually emitted a brilliant light.

Every vertebra seemed to have been lit up, emitting a powerful energy fluctuation.

As time went by, nine light spots gradually appeared on Lin Feng's spinal column. They respectively corresponded to the nine vertebrae. These light spots shone brightly, as brilliant and dazzling as the stars.

He took a deep breath and began to mobilize the True Qi in his body, preparing to shape the first new-style soul core.

Seeing Lin Feng begin to condense, Gu Yuena also put away her frivolous posture. Just now, she had deliberately let Lin Feng's mood relax, lest a mistake occur in the process of condensing the soul core due to nervousness.

Now, she sat quietly at the side, her willow-like brows slightly furrowed, her beautiful eyes' waves flowing as she protected him.

The True Qi in Lin Feng's body was surging, rushing endlessly like great rivers. He carefully guided this power, down along his dantian, driving the origin of wood in the Innate Treasure Pearl, slowly converging towards his tailbone.

The tailbone, as the beginning of the spinal column, symbolized the foundation of life. Lin Feng concentrated his mind and spirit, putting all his attention into this process. He could clearly feel that the origin of wood was gradually condensing at his tailbone, as if a seed were taking root and sprouting here.

Time passed bit by bit. This "seed" gradually grew stronger, from formless to tangible, from weak to strong.

The light spot at the very bottom of his tailbone was particularly bright, emitting a powerful energy fluctuation, and also faintly revealing an aura of endless generation.

A thought moved in Lin Feng's mind, and he began to gather more True Qi at this light spot. Under the control of his will, the True Qi poured into his tailbone like a trickling stream, fusing with the golden light spot there. With the continuous injection of True Qi, this light spot gradually became more solid and bright.

At the same time, Lin Feng felt a subtle connection with the wood Soul Vein among his five-element Soul Veins.

The light spot at his tailbone became more and more brilliant and dazzling, as if it had turned into a small star. And Lin Feng, in this process, gradually mastered the knack of condensing a new-style soul core.

He no longer deliberately controlled the flow of True Qi, but let his own mind and spirit fuse with this light spot, to feel the changes and rhythm within.

When Lin Feng's mind was completely immersed in this light spot, he suddenly felt a powerful suction force coming from his tailbone. This suction force was as if it could devour everything, drawing over the surrounding True Qi and the soul power from within his wood Soul Vein.

A joy in Lin Feng's heart. Under the effect of the suction force, the light spot at his tailbone began to gradually contract and condense. Although its volume had become smaller, the energy fluctuation it emitted was more powerful and solid.

But what followed was a fierce collision between his True Qi, soul power, and meridians. Every conflict made him feel a sharp pain.

If not for the fact that the current Lin Feng had a demigod's body, and his Soul Veins had strengthened his body in advance, if it had been an ordinary human Titled Douluo, I'm afraid they would have been in so much pain they would have wished for death.

Even Lin Feng was gritting his silver teeth, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, his entire back showing water stains.

This soul core, which was making its debut, the energy it required was a little beyond Lin Feng's imagination. It had almost consumed nearly ninety percent of the True Qi he had accumulated at this time, only then had its prototype been able to be born.

Finally, after a series of drastic changes, this light spot finally transformed into a soul core that was crystal clear and emitted a powerful life force.

This soul core was located at his tailbone and was closely connected to Lin Feng's spinal column. At the same time, it communicated with the wood Soul Vein in his Innate Treasure Pearl. It was like a bright pearl inlaid on the tree of life, shining brightly.

It not only stabilized Lin Feng's life foundation but also made his wood-attribute ability be enhanced to an unprecedented degree.

With the formation of this soul core, Lin Feng felt that his connection with the natural world had become even closer, as if he could hear the sound of trees growing and feel the pulse of the great earth.