NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Training
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"In battles involving beast-type martial soul masters, what's used the most isn't soul skills, but rather Martial Soul Possession. So from n
"In battles involving beast-type martial soul masters, what's used the most isn't soul skills, but rather Martial Soul Possession. So from n
"In battles involving beast-type martial soul masters, what's used the most isn't soul skills, but rather Martial Soul Possession. So from n
"In battles involving beast-type martial soul masters, what's used the most isn't soul skills, but rather Martial Soul Possession. So from now on, during both cultivation and training, you should remain in your Martial Soul Possession state."
"Normalizing Martial Soul Possession can continuously improve your adaptability to it."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, then asked with a hint of confusion, "What does adaptability to Martial Soul Possession mean?"
"The physical body in its normal state and the one during Martial Soul Possession are fundamentally different!"
"In everyday life, you use your human body, but when you're possessed by your martial soul, it's more like a cat-human form."
"So, during battle, when you activate Martial Soul Possession, you're essentially using a different body to fight. This makes it difficult to bring out 100% of your strength."
"Normalizing Martial Soul Possession gradually improves your adaptability, eventually allowing you to fully utilize all the power it provides!" Ye Lan patiently explained to Zhu Zhuqing.
"If Martial Soul Possession didn't continuously consume soul power, then the best way to increase adaptability would be to maintain Martial Soul Possession 24 hours a day!"
Unfortunately, Ye Lan's Blue Silver Grass can only restore vitality, not soul power. Otherwise, he really would've had Zhu Zhuqing stay in her 'cat-girl' form all the time.
Of course, it wasn't because Ye Lan wanted to admire cat ears—it was purely to help Zhu Zhuqing better improve her adaptability to Martial Soul Possession.
Shaking off such thoughts, Ye Lan continued.
"Next, while in Martial Soul Possession, feel the flow of soul power inside your body."
"Simply put, make your possession more controllable, guiding it toward speed specialization."
"Zhu Zhuqing, activate Martial Soul Possession and sprint repeatedly toward that open field."
Without questioning his reasoning, Zhu Zhuqing immediately entered Martial Soul Possession and dashed off toward the plains.
Watching Zhu Zhuqing accelerate, Ye Lan shouted loudly, "Focus on sensing the soul power in your legs, back, and waist. Feel the flow of soul power in your cat-form body during Martial Soul Possession!"
As Zhu Zhuqing's speed increased and approached her limit, Ye Lan's voice rang out once again.
Zhu Zhuqing calmed her mind, focusing intently on the soul power within her body. As her legs pushed off the ground repeatedly, she gradually began to perceive how soul power was consumed while in her possessed form.
The soul power within her was strengthening the muscles of her 'cat legs' during Martial Soul Possession, converting large amounts of soul power into energy consumed by those muscles.
Following the sensations from her legs, Zhu Zhuqing began to feel the flow of soul power throughout other nearby parts of her body.
Soul power circulated through every part of her body—her claws, arms, thighs, waist, head, and back.
This flow of energy continuously empowered her 'cat-girl form,' enhancing her strength, agility, perception, flexibility, and more.
"I can feel it!" Zhu Zhuqing shouted back happily at Ye Lan.
"Then keep running! Don't stop! Try changing the distribution of soul power, allowing it to boost your speed as much as possible!" Ye Lan focused his soul power into his throat so his voice would carry to Zhu Zhuqing in the distance.
Zhu Zhuqing's breathing grew heavier. Running at top speed under Martial Soul Possession placed a great burden on both her body and soul power.
Her entire body began resisting her effort to maintain such a high-speed sprint, sending wave after wave of pain signals.
Yet Zhu Zhuqing clenched her teeth and endured the pain—her speed steadily increased even further!
Previously, Zhu Zhuqing had relied purely on instinct for her soul power circulation while in Martial Soul Possession. This was her first attempt at consciously guiding it.
Like a baby learning to walk, her soul power initially stumbled around inside her body. But gradually, it began flowing more smoothly into her legs—though it didn't stay there long before drifting to other parts.
With hope blooming inside her, Zhu Zhuqing ignored the cries of pain from her body.
She kept trying. And finally, her burst speed increased by 20%! Even though it only lasted a second, Zhu Zhuqing knew—she had succeeded!
Her vision went black, and she collapsed onto the ground.
Seeing her roll across the ground, Ye Lan activated Shunpo and Sound Step repeatedly in quick succession.
Golden streaks flashed across space, and in just a moment, Ye Lan arrived beside Zhu Zhuqing.
Though Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were tightly shut in pain, a faint smile remained at the corners of her mouth.
"You really gave it your all," Ye Lan said, clearly a little distressed. He summoned slender strands of Blue Silver Grass and fed them into Zhu Zhuqing's mouth.
Green life energy continuously repaired her torn muscle fibers, helping her body recover.
...
One week later.
"You barely passed. Your base speed under Martial Soul Possession has increased by 40%," Ye Lan said.
Upon hearing Ye Lan's words of approval, Zhu Zhuqing's cold expression instantly melted into a joyful smile.
After days of effort, she had finally earned his recognition.
"The maximum speed bonus Martial Soul Possession can grant should be around 100%, so there's still a lot of room for growth."
Using his Golden Eyes, Ye Lan observed the soul power fluctuations in Zhu Zhuqing's possessed form and roughly estimated the limit of her adaptability-enhanced speed.
Zhu Zhuqing's head bobbed rapidly like a pecking chick.
This past week, Ye Lan hadn't been idle either.
While training Zhu Zhuqing, he also sparred with Xiong Er and Da Ju.
Both of them were getting beaten so often, they started hiding in the grove every day, fighting over prey.
Meanwhile, Ye Lan's self-created soul skill was becoming increasingly refined, and its energy consumption had decreased significantly.
"Ye Lan, the Martial Soul Possession Adaptability Method doesn't just improve speed—it can also boost strength or defense, right?" Zhu Zhuqing, who had a decent talent for cultivation, had already realized that the method had other development paths.
"That's right! Once you've boosted your speed to 100%, you can start training in the power-focused form. When both paths reach mastery, you can convert speed into strength at the moment of attack. The combined damage will multiply."
"But that's something for far in the future—don't aim too high too soon!" Ye Lan reminded her to focus on the present.
"I won't!" Zhu Zhuqing quickly looked away from Ye Lan's gaze.
"Let's begin the second phase of training now!" Ye Lan continued.
"Huh?! There's more?" Zhu Zhuqing found it unbelievable. Am I the agility-type soul master or are you? Why are there so many training methods?
"Of course. The first phase was only about raw speed. Speed you can't control is a power you can't wield—it will only harm you in the end," Ye Lan explained.
"Da Ju, come over here!" Ye Lan called Da Ju to Zhu Zhuqing's side.
These days, Da Ju and Xiong Er had been beaten while also benefiting from the Blue Silver Grass's healing power—painful but also enjoyable—and were growing more responsive to Ye Lan's commands.
Thinking Ye Lan was about to use him to practice soul skills again, Da Ju hid behind Zhu Zhuqing, rubbing his head against her thigh in an attempt to divert Ye Lan's attention.
A dark line appeared on Ye Lan's forehead.
(End of Chapter)