DD2-Chapter 395: The Prize-Winning Quiz Session Reappears, and the Parallel World's New Power System
["In that case, let's start trying!"]
[Since it has been determined to try this direction, Huo Yuhao would naturally not waste any time. He quickly issued an order, and Electrolux and the others began to assist Huo Yuhao in the research.]
At this moment, in the gap between the planes...
The soul masters in the gap never imagined that Huo Yuhao in this parallel world was studying such a concept.
After all, while they clearly understood that the conflict between soul masters and soul beasts stemmed from soul rings, their limited abilities prevented them from considering a change to this power system.
However, after watching the imagery displayed on the screen, they suddenly realized that such a transformation was indeed possible. At this moment, the soul masters in the gap between the planes displayed expressions of deep shock.
They couldn't help but start discussing among themselves.
"Can this succeed?"
"If it can, then perhaps it could truly resolve the conflict between soul beasts and soul masters."
"Yes, and the one attempting this is Huo Yuhao from the parallel world. If it were anyone else, I might doubt their ability to pull this off."
"But Huo Yuhao from the parallel world? I believe he can do it; he is a man who knows how to create miracles!"
"..."
A group of soul masters continued their conversation, all expressing their trust in the parallel world and Huo Yuhao. After all, they knew just how powerful he had become, instilling great confidence in them.
They eagerly looked at the screen, anticipating what would happen next.
Suddenly, a strange sound echoed.
[Ding! Triggering prize-winning question-and-answer session!]
The mysterious voice that had long been absent now returned. Since it had not appeared for some time, the soul stones in the gap had nearly forgotten about it. But now, with the voice back, all the soul stones became extremely serious. They calmed down and listened intently, understanding that each time this voice sounded, it represented a significant opportunity for them.
If they grasped it successfully, they could earn generous rewards. In previous instances, figures like Tang Ya, Bibi Dong, and the God of Destruction had all received impressive benefits.
After those past experiences, the spectators in the gap were keen on replicating that success for their rewards.
"Finally, this is my only chance to turn the tide..."
Tang San in the gap couldn't help but feel a spark of hope. He hadn't won the prizes he desired from previous quizzes, yet he understood that if he wanted to change his fate, this quiz was his best shot.
Given that his current realm had slipped from divine heights and he had offended many, including the formidable God of Destruction, he was now at risk of failing against Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, not to mention the watchful Xiao Wu.
He knew this had to be his one shot; thus, he waited earnestly for the voice to sound once more.
The voice didn't disappoint. After a brief pause, it was announced again.
[The new quiz question is: Can Huo Yuhao in the parallel world complete this power system innovation?]
[Answer a: It can be completed! The parallel world's Huo Yuhao has great magical powers. Is there anything he can't accomplish? So, he can achieve this!]
[Answer b: It can't be accomplished! Even gods have their limits and can't act at will; creating this power system is one of those limits. The parallel world's Huo Yuhao cannot accomplish this task.]
[The correct answer will receive a mysterious reward. Please choose within one minute.]
The voice quickly posed the two answers and the question.
Upon hearing the prompt, the soul masters in the gap hurriedly made their choices.
Naturally, this time all the fans, including Tang San, chose to believe in the parallel world's Huo Yuhao.
After all, having spent time in this world and participated in several prize-winning quizzes, they recognized Huo Yuhao's exceptional abilities.
[Time is up; the question-and-answer session is over. Please wait patiently for the answer to be announced while watching the parallel world's screen.]
One minute later, the voice sounded again.
With the voice's resurgence, the screen depicting the parallel world started moving once more.
The soul stones in the gap eagerly focused on the screen, their anticipation palpable.
Tang San was also filled with excitement at this moment, repeatedly saying to himself, "I must win this time. Not only that, but I must also secure a super big prize; that's the only way I can achieve a comeback."
[And on the screen...]
[After the events of that day concluded, Huo Yuhao and his team spent about five to six years in research. During this time, they tirelessly worked on creating a new power system.]
[Indeed, they achieved certain results, successfully developing four or five new power systems; one of which was directly derived from the power system Electrolux had used from his homeland.]
[However, Huo Yuhao ultimately rejected that power system. This did not indicate that Electrolux's hometown system was unusable; rather, it appeared less comprehensive than the new power system conceived by Huo Yuhao.]
[The power system created by Huo Yuhao was dubbed the Soul Master.]
[While it shared the same label, its fundamental cultivation principles diverged significantly from the original.]
[The original power system relied on harnessing the power of soul beasts for cultivation. Without soul beasts, soul masters couldn't utilize their abilities to break through. It was a rather inadequate system.]
[In contrast, Huo Yuhao's newly crafted power system did not require soul beasts at all, nor did it necessitate the presence of martial souls. Soul masters could refine weapons or enhance their physical forms to bolster their strength by continuously honing their bodies or improving their soul strength.]
[Through this power system, individuals can begin practicing at the age of three. This early age is not due to the need to awaken martial souls; rather, by age three, humans possess the requisite ability to train independently.]
[Their practice will subsequently be divided into multiple stages.]
[The first stage is the Soul Power Stage, with ten levels: Soul Power Stage 1, Soul Power Stage 2, Soul Power Stage 3, and so forth up to Soul Power Stage 10.]
[While soul masters at this stage can practice soul power, they can't yet shape it or utilize specialized soul skills. At this stage, the soul power within their bodies acts merely as an energy source to enhance physical strength.]
[Thus, there are two paths to increasing strength in this stage. The first is to circulate and practice soul power within the body to reinforce physical strength and meridians, improving their physical form from within.]
[The second method is much simpler and more brute-force in nature, involving rigorous physical training to bolster physical capabilities. Though this approach is direct, it is more painful and challenging to sustain, and for ordinary children on the Douluo Continent, it may prove unbearable.]
[Consequently, while the direct physical training method is more straightforward, Huo Yuhao predicts that children on the Douluo Continent will likely adopt the first method of practice in the future.]
[Once a soul master breaks through the tenth level of soul power, they advance to the second stage: the Soul Master Stage. At this stage, they can practice various exercises to accelerate their training rate. Simultaneously, they can begin to control their soul power and release it for offensive purposes.]
[Of course, this second stage also has two sub-paths: body training and qi training.]
[Qi training, as one might expect, involves continuous enhancement from the inside out. By honing their soul power, the soul master can boost the soul power stored within their body, enabling them to unleash more vigorous assaults in actual combat.]
[However, there is a limitation: even a soul master specializing in qi training will not possess significantly more soul power than one focused on body training. Consequently, the offensive potency of their attacks may not be particularly strong.]
[In contrast, body training involves refining strength from the outside in. Practitioners employ rigorous self-discipline through various arduous training regimens. Even if their soul power level remains low, their physical strength is remarkably heightened through relentless training. Thus, when a regular qi trainer encounters a body training practitioner, their energetic attacks may often fail to penetrate their defenses. Conversely, should those in body training strike, they could potentially overpower or even kill their opponent instantly.]
[Therefore, at this stage, the physical training soul master possesses significantly greater strength compared to one specializing in qi training.]
[That said, qi training remains easier to master than body training, so, likely, qi trainers will eventually surpass their counterparts. However, if both are at the same level, the body-training soul master will consistently have the edge.]
[Upon breaking through the second stage, soul masters advance to the third stage: the Great Soul Master.]
[At this point, a soul master has become adept at controlling their soul power, gradually narrowing the gap between those who practice body training and qi training.]
[This doesn't imply that the physical advantages of body-training practitioners have vanished entirely; instead, it signifies that qi-training soul masters have discovered effective methods to contend with their body-training counterparts.]
[In the prior stages, the qi-training soul masters were significantly outclassed by body-training practitioners because their greatest strengths couldn't be effectively utilized. The primary advantage of qi training soul masters lies in their greater pool of soul power, allowing them to unleash soul skills freely. However, unlike before, soul skills are no longer gained by hunting soul beasts for absorption; these skills are now derived from the soul masters' understanding or practice from techniques left by predecessors.]
[During their earlier stages, qi training soul masters were unable to create powerful soul skills and capable techniques because their limited soul power precluded them from using advanced legacy abilities. The more powerful techniques couldn't compensate for the disparities between them and body-training soul masters.]
[However, once they transition into the Great Soul Master stage, everything changes. They can learn various flight-related soul skills, enabling low-altitude flight or short-distance movement.]
[Here, we must note another flaw of body training practitioners. At this stage, those who focus on body training cannot fly because they generally don't cultivate their soul power, resulting in a meager reservoir of soul power. Consequently, they can't use any flight soul skills. Furthermore, as body training soul masters enhance their physical capabilities, their flesh and blood density increases, making their bodies heavier.]
[Thus, they cannot keep pace with great soul masters possessing flying abilities. Should those great soul masters also have ranged attack capabilities, body training practitioners will struggle to reach their opponents and could end up being relentlessly attacked instead.]
[Of course, not all great soul masters possess flying or ranged attack skills. Thus, at this stage, aside from a few with those capabilities who can contend with body-refining great soul masters, most great soul masters still hold a comparative advantage.]
(End of this chapter)