After spending two short days in Heaven Dou City, Jiang Zhen led them back to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye deep in the Sunset Forest.
The valley remains full of energy and teeming with life.
The Deep Sea Whale King and the Demon Emperor did not go far. They sat cross-legged beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Spring, seemingly adapting to the atmosphere of the continent by taking advantage of the unique environment.
At the same time, she was also processing the changes in her mindset brought about by that "high-stakes gamble" with Jiang Zhen.
Upon seeing Jiang Zhen and the others return, the Deep Sea Whale King slowly opened its single eye, its gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over everyone.
He lingered on Jiang Zhen for a moment, then nodded slightly: "You're back."
His tone was calm, but it lacked the initial aloofness and scrutiny, and instead carried an indescribable sense of approval.
"Dad! Mom! That day in Doucheng was so much more fun than in other cities! And there was so much delicious food!"
Lan Fuzi ran excitedly to her parents' side, chattering excitedly as she shared what she had seen and heard.
The Demon Emperor listened to his daughter's story with a smile, gently stroking her long hair, his gaze occasionally glancing at Jiang Zhen.
With a sense of inquiry and deeper reflection.
Jiang Zhen comforted Lan Xi and told her to go to the cabin to rest first.
He then turned to the Deep Sea Whale King, his expression becoming serious: "Senior Deep Sea Whale King, I have a question I would like to ask you. Would it be convenient?"
The Deep Sea Whale King raised a thick eyebrow, seemingly somewhat surprised. "What is it? Tell me."
"It concerns the method of condensing the energy core, which is what you know as the whale pearl..."
Jiang Zhen got straight to the point, "I sense that my soul power has reached a liquid state of fullness, and I want to take it a step further."
"And this senior possesses two unprecedented whale pearls within his body, which likely puts him far ahead of the world on this path."
"So, young man, if I may be so bold as to ask, what are the secrets to condensing the core?"
Jiang Zhen's words startled both Bing Di and Xue Di, who were standing to the side.
The Deep Sea Whale King's single eye suddenly burst forth with astonishing brilliance. He stood up abruptly, and the invisible pressure emanating from his body caused the surrounding air to condense slightly.
He stared intently at Jiang Zhen, his voice heavy with disbelief: "How did you learn that I possess two whale pearls?"
This is almost one of its biggest secrets!
Jiang Zhen remained calm, having already anticipated this question.
He raised his hand, and a wisp of extremely pure water elemental energy swirled around his fingertips. This energy not only contained his ultimate water attribute, but also carried a faint yet incomparably sublime dragon might and the charm of the laws of water.
"My martial soul is the ultimate water, and my third soul skill is an eye-type soul skill, which gives me a perception of energy far beyond that of ordinary people. In addition, I have gained some insights and my understanding of the nature of energy has deepened slightly."
Jiang Zhen downplayed the issue, attributing the cause to the special perception granted by his own martial soul and soul skills, without mentioning the knowledge from another era.
"Senior's aura is as deep as the ocean, unfathomable. Although I cannot see its full extent, I can vaguely sense that there are two enormous energy sources within Senior's body that are both independent and perfectly cyclical, mutually supporting each other in yin and yang, and endlessly generating life."
"This profound realm, in my humble opinion, can only be explained by the legendary 'Yin-Yang complementary dual soul core'."
His words were half true and half false; he explained the source of the information, praised the other party, and concealed the most crucial true source.
Upon hearing this, the Deep Sea Whale King narrowed his single eye, scrutinizing the pure energy at Jiang Zhen's fingertip that made even him feel a slight tremor. In particular, the laws and dragon might contained within it made him believe that this young man indeed possessed unimaginable experiences and perceptions.
As if the world...favors it?
He remained silent for a moment, and his fierce aura gradually subsided.
"Hmph, I underestimated your insight."
The Deep Sea Whale King snorted, tacitly agreeing with Jiang Zhen's statement.
"Indeed, the Yin-Yang Twin Whale Pearls have condensed within my body. You were able to sense this step; truly... extraordinary."
He paused, his tone becoming serious: "Since you've asked, and considering we're now in the same boat, I'll explain it to you."
"The condensation of the soul power core is extremely dangerous. It involves opening up an energy source point within the body. Once it gets out of control, the energy will run rampant, resulting in the complete loss of cultivation or even death by explosion!"
"The key lies in three points."
The Deep Sea Whale King extended three fingers covered in fine scales.
"Firstly, a sufficiently large amount of primordial soul power serves as both 'raw material' and 'fuel'."
"Secondly, the unparalleled spiritual power acts as both the 'forging hammer' and the 'controller,' precisely guiding the compression process and allowing no room for error."
"Thirdly, and most importantly, is a profound understanding and absolute control over one's own energy and the rules of heaven and earth! Only with this as the core can one bind the solid soul core, making it rotate stably and absorb and release the soul power of heaven and earth on its own."
"As for the method..." The Deep Sea Whale King's gaze was profound.
"It's simply a matter of using powerful mental energy to introspect and guide the liquid soul energy to rotate at high speed, forming a vortex center."
"During the rotation, pressure is continuously applied to the center point, forcing the soul power to compress and undergo qualitative change until it transforms from a liquid state into a solid crystal nucleus! The entire process must be completed in one go, without the slightest relaxation of concentration!"
"And you," he looked at Jiang Zhen.
"Your mental strength... seems quite peculiar and resilient. There is a good chance of success."
The Deep Sea Whale King did not hold back, recounting his many experiences, precautions, and even insights gained from dangerous moments when condensing the whale pearl.
These experiences are undoubtedly invaluable to human soul masters of the present era, enough to save them from countless trials and tribulations, and even sacrifices.
Jiang Zhen listened intently, imprinting every word into his mind. He then combined his understanding from his two lifetimes with his insights into the laws of water, constantly verifying and deducing the truth.
After a long silence, the Deep Sea Whale King finished his explanation and said in a deep voice, "The method has been told to you, but whether you succeed depends entirely on your own fate. Remember, act according to your abilities. If it is impossible, stop immediately, otherwise..."
"Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, senior!"
Jiang Zhen solemnly bowed to the Deep Sea Whale King. This experience was invaluable.
"I know what I'm doing."
Without further hesitation, he found a relatively calm corner near the convergence of the ice and fire energies and sat down cross-legged.
Bing Di , Xue Di, and even Lan Fuzi and Demon Emperor subconsciously held their breath, their gazes fixed on him. They all understood that Jiang Zhen was about to undertake an extremely dangerous experiment.
Jiang Zhen closed his eyes and focused his mind, first circulating his mental energy.
The vast, ocean-like spiritual power instantly sank inward, precisely controlling the surging soul power within his body.
His liquid soul power was as viscous as mercury, surging and turbulent in his meridians.
Following the guidance of the Deep Sea Whale King and his own deductions, he began to carefully guide the liquid soul power in his dantian with his powerful mental strength, causing it to slowly rotate.
It was slow at first, but as the rotation accelerated, a vortex of soul power gradually formed.
A powerful centrifugal force began to manifest, and soul power was constantly flung towards the outer edge of the vortex, while the pressure at the center of the vortex began to increase dramatically!
Compression, starting now!
This process was extremely painful, as if countless hands were tearing and squeezing his dantian.
Soul power itself possesses a strong inertia, resisting this change in form.
Jiang Zhen's forehead instantly broke out in fine beads of sweat, and his face turned slightly pale.
But his mental strength was incredibly resilient, and he remained firmly focused on the center of the vortex, constantly applying pressure.
At the same time, his understanding of the laws of water began to take effect.
Water is both the softest and the hardest; it can encompass all things, and it can also impact all things!
He maximized the "pressure" and "cohesion" properties of water, guiding the soul power to compress itself.
The vortex spun faster and faster, and the pressure at its center had become unimaginably high.
The color of the soul energy there grew darker and darker, gradually changing from azure to deep blue, and then to almost pitch black!
Bing Di unconsciously clenched his fists, his emerald eyes filled with worry.
Xue Di also leaned forward slightly, her expression focused.
The Deep Sea Whale King and the Demon Emperor were shocked. They could clearly sense the terrifying energy that was frantically gathering and compressing within Jiang Zhen's body. Its purity and domineering nature far exceeded what they had imagined a human soul master should possess!
"Freeze!"
Jiang Zhen let out a low shout in his heart!
He transformed all his mental energy into an invisible hammer and unleashed a final and most powerful blow at the center of the vortex, which was already at a critical point!
"Buzz—!"
It was as if a buzzing sound, like the beginning of the universe, resounded from within him! The violently spinning vortex of soul power suddenly stopped!
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