After three months of discussion, Su Ming and Dugu Bo had basically mastered the theory of the Spirit Core method.
Naturally, this couldn't have happened without Su Ming's supply of information.
That's right, the esteemed Titled Douluo Dugu Bo provided less information than Su Ming did.
On one hand, Su Ming had Douluo 2 and Douluo 3 as information support; on the other hand, using the Blacksmith Association as a disguise, he had exchanged for many meditation techniques from various major sects.
Even Yu Xiaogang could summarize a relatively complete Spirit Power operation method in this era, showing that meditation techniques themselves were not purely speculative.
Different meditation techniques had their own patterns for Spirit Power circulation.
Due to Su Ming's guidance, their research sequence was highly scientific. They first summarized the general meridian pathways within a Spirit Master's body, derived from advanced meditation techniques. After establishing a model, they fitted the Spirit Core framework into it, and then referenced some details in the meditation techniques to perfect the enhancement that Spirit Power circulation provided for condensing a Spirit Core.
Finally, a complete Spirit Core method was born.
"Although no one has succeeded with it yet, this old man can already envision the future of the Spirit Master world."
Dugu Bo looked dazed.
Titled Douluo in the future might appear in an explosive manner. Not thousands, but surely hundreds, right?
The significance of the Spirit Core method was too great.
It not only broke the barrier between level 89 and 90, providing a clear breakthrough path, but also established the direction of Spirit Master cultivation.
From the beginning as a Spirit Master to the end as a Titled Douluo, it was the evolution process of Spirit Power.
The establishment of this direction would make Spirit Master cultivation smoother.
Su Ming stood to the side, not interrupting Dugu Bo's reflections.
He knew how earth-shattering this epoch-making technology was for people of this era.
"I will disseminate the Spirit Core method. Senior, you have no objections, right?" Su Ming said softly.
"This old man isn't that petty."
For the sake of status, after researching this Spirit Core method, Su Ming had to disseminate it.
This held no disadvantage for him.
First, it would further elevate his status in the Spirit Master world. The Spirit Master world in this era was still relatively simple and honest; after all, even a fake Grandmaster could freeload meals and lodging.
Second, there might be more Titled Douluo in the Spirit Master world, but most of them were currently Su Ming's allies. The few forces Su Ming was hostile to, like the elders of the Clear Sky Clan, had already broken through long ago themselves. Having the Spirit Core method wouldn't offer them much improvement.
As for Dugu Bo...
As soon as Su Ming glanced over, Dugu Bo bristled.
"You kid, don't think I don't know what you're thinking! This old man is no longer the weakest Titled Douluo!"
Su Ming gave an embarrassed laugh.
"Where, where? How could I possibly think that of you, Senior?"
Under the pretext of finding a method for his teacher, Su Ming researched the Spirit Core method.
But it was actually his Douluo 2 self who needed it, so he disseminated the Spirit Core method in advance.
The Spirit Core method researched by the two of them was also published under both their names.
Su Ming obtained the status.
There was no helping it; establishing status was too difficult. Su Ming was a special case. Even if Dugu Bo co-signed, he couldn't touch this domain.
"Later, when I no longer need this Spirit Core faith, I can find a way to transfer it to Dugu Bo, allowing him to condense a Godhood."
In reality, Su Ming had guided the entire Spirit Core method from start to finish.
Dugu Bo participated, but was also subtly led along the way.
He had contributed, but it was more of a participation award.
[Douluo 2]
"With the Spirit Core faith, the difficulty of me condensing Dual Spirit Cores is greatly reduced. But I still need Elder Yi's help. Right now, the Spirit Core faith can't see the light of day; I need to legalize it first."
Su Ming sought out Electrolux.
"Elder Yi, if I can obtain faith related to Spirit Cores, can I condense Dual Spirit Cores more easily?"
"Of course."
Electrolux let out a bitter laugh.
"Normally, one cultivates first, grows stronger, then dabbles in faith, condensing authority to ascend to godhood. You, however, have reversed the order."
He shook his head, indicating that Su Ming's line of thinking had a major flaw.
"Obtaining faith is never that simple. Don't always think about these shortcut methods."
Normally, condensing Dual Spirit Cores was simpler than obtaining any kind of faith.
Yet Su Ming sought the latter first; this was no different from neglecting the fundamentals while pursuing the trivial.
"But, Elder Yi, I remember you mentioned that your home plane had similar spiritual apertures, and they weren't limited in number."
This was something Electrolux had once told Su Ming.
"Correct."
"Then, if I use this as a starting point and try to propose an Infinite Spirit Core Theory, wouldn't I be able to obtain Spirit Core faith?"
"?"
Electrolux was shocked by Su Ming's idea.
How could you think faith is so easy to obtain?
"Not counting the faith I sensed because of you, this old man has only vaguely established one type of faith so far. Are you joking, kid?"
Electrolux stated that he needed to properly teach Su Ming a lesson.
"Your previous Evil Spirit Master faith was an accident, probably also related to this old man residing within your body. The recognition from a mere minor Evil Spirit Master—how could that normally establish your Evil Spirit Master faith?"
What gibberish are you spouting.
Go say that to my Trinity.
Su Ming toughened his scalp and listened to Electrolux's admonishment, then started drafting, shamelessly begging Electrolux to perfect a theory on Infinite Spirit Cores.
Then, he published this theory through the Blacksmith Association.
It caused a huge stir.
Though it seemed like just a pie-in-the-sky narrative, it prompted contemplation from many.
Among them, the biggest point of contemplation wasn't the feasibility of infinite Spirit Cores.
Shrek Academy.
Yan Shaozhe even convened the Pavilion Elders to hold a Sea God Pavilion meeting over this.
"Shaozhe, is this necessary? He just published a theory, right?" Xuan Zi said in a dismissive tone while munching on a chicken leg.
His appearance caused the Pavilion Elders present to fall silent.
However, many elders present actually agreed with his sentiment.
Really, was it necessary?
They couldn't hold a meeting and discuss every single move Su Ming made, could they?
"It's different! Spirit Cores are different!" Yan Shaozhe's expression was serious. "He already has a Spirit Core!"
With just that one sentence from Yan Shaozhe, all the Pavilion Elders present sat up straight.
Right, Su Ming already had a Spirit Core.
He had a Spirit Core back when he was a Spirit Elder. So when would he condense his second Spirit Core?
At the latest, it would be before becoming a Titled Douluo.
Yan Shaozhe had had this thought before, feeling that Su Ming would definitely be stuck before the Titled Douluo level. No matter how fast he cultivated then, it would be useless.
When Su Ming published the Infinite Spirit Core Theory, his first thought was that Su Ming had blown himself up.
"His second Spirit Core condensation isn't at level 89; it's happening now!"
Yan Shaozhe's expression was extremely exaggerated, excited beyond measure.
"Hahaha, he's already stuck on his second Spirit Core now!"
"Whatever the reason, this is fantastically good news!"
As if infected by his laughter, the Pavilion Elders also felt their moods lighten. The mountain pressing on their hearts seemed to vanish at this moment.
Su Ming is finished!
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