Since Dugu Bo and Jiang Jing's opinions were highly unified, and added to the fact that Dugu Bo had brought graduation certificates for the two, they quickly settled the enrollment matters for Dugu Yan and Ye Lengleng.
Under Dugu Bo's instruction, Jiang Jing arranged for Dugu Yan and Ye Lengleng to stay next door to Yu Yan's two-story small building.
When Dugu Bo called Jiang Jing away for a talk, Dugu Yan led Ye Lengleng toward Yu Yan: "Yu Yan, I'll have to rely on you to take care of me from now on."
"What are you saying, Sister Yan? You're older than me. If anyone should be taking care of someone, it should be you taking care of me, right?"
Regarding the matter of who should take care of whom, Yu Yan laughed and prepared to brush it off. Children on the Douluo Continent generally mature early, and Dugu Yan could definitely take care of herself.
"I can't be as mature as you. Asking you to take more care of me isn't just something I'm saying casually."
Yu Yan gave Dugu Yan the feeling that he was not at all like a child three years younger than her. Therefore, she did not resent her grandfather's suggestion of having him take care of her.
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Stage Three: Comprehensive Mastery, Soul Core Path Building (Level 51-70 Spirit King -> Spirit Saint)
Core Goal: The Ice and Fire powers undergo a qualitative change from "separation and union" to "intermingling," beginning to comprehend energy transformation and Origin rules. Condensing the "yin-yang fish soul core" is the core task of this stage. Fusion Skills lean toward a combination of offense and defense and the preliminary exploration of rules.
Key Cultivation:
Soul Core Condensation: Attempt to highly compress and stably rotate Ice and Fire spirit power in the Dantian, forming a mutually dependent and self-consistent circulating "yin-yang fish soul core." This is the foundation of power for the Late Stage and requires repeated refinement.
Rule Comprehension: Comprehend the embryonic "freezing" and "burning out" rules of the Ice and Fire Origins from [Absolute Zero Domain] and [Indestructible Heavenly Fire].
Backlash Resistance: Strengthen the Physique and mental force to specifically resist the erosion of high-level Fusion Skills.
spirit ring Selection:
fifth spirit ring (approx. 15,000 years): Deep Sea Ice Demon Octopus (Energy manipulation and defense)
Ice Skill: [Eternal Frost Flower: Swallowing]: Ice Fish Binding extracts the target's vitality/spirit power, partially transforming it into a shield/self-recovery (energy conversion).
Fire Skill: [Soul Burning Fire]: Ignites the target's spirit power/vitality, dealing percentage true damage (preliminary rule-level damage).
[Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Ice and Fire Wheel Rotation]: Forms a high-speed rotating Ice and Fire wheel around the body/weapon, combining offense and defense (deflecting/absorbing energy attacks + reflecting impact + edge cutting/burning).
Sixth spirit ring (approx. 20,000-35,000 years): Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger (Space-time, devouring, and rule power)
Ice Skill: [Absolute Zero Domain]: Extremely compressed "point" freezing, attempting to freeze matter, energy, and even briefly affect the flow of space (manifestation of rules).
Fire Skill: [Indestructible Heavenly Fire]: Releases special flames that are difficult to extinguish and burn the essence (spirit power/vitality) of the target (manifestation of rules).
[Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Ice Flame Disintegration]: Powerful central attraction gathers enemies -> extreme compression of Ice and Fire energy -> triggers an "annihilation" explosion (mixed damage, ignores part of defense, inflicts heavy injury/energy disorder). Immense power, severe backlash (plummeting spirit power, internal injuries).
Combat Style: [Ice and Fire Wheel Rotation] becomes a constant defense/countermeasure; [Eternal Frost Flower: Swallowing] and [Soul Burning Fire] are targeted at high-spirit power/high-health targets; [Absolute Zero Domain] freezes key targets/spatial nodes; [Ice Flame Disintegration] serves as the final trump card to reverse the battle. Core strategy: Control the flow of energy on the battlefield (absorption/ignition/annihilation) and dismantle powerful enemies with rule-level power.
Stage Four: Law Manifestation, Journey to Godhood (Level 71~99 Spirit Saint -> Limit Douluo)
Core Goal: With the "yin-yang fish soul core" as the source, the Domain, True Body, and Spirit Abilities are fully sublimated. Ice and Fire attributes pursue the ultimate (Absolute Zero / World-Burning Flame). Fusion Skills demonstrate rules and even touch upon space-time. Reach the threshold of Divine Rank.
Key Cultivation:
Soul Core Application: Efficiently transform spirit power, recover quickly, and augment the power and control of all Ice and Fire Spirit Abilities.
Rule Branding: Integrate the comprehended Ice and Fire rules into Spirit Abilities, Spirit Bones, Domains, and spirit.
Domain Fusion: Attempt to fuse [Ice Seal Domain], [Lava Burst] terrain skills, or subsequently obtained Domains into a more powerful "Ice and Fire Yin Yang Domain."
Divinity Sensing: Seek a God Position that fits one's own path (Chaos, Creation, Destruction, or Ice and Fire Elemental Gods).
spirit ring Selection:
Seventh spirit ring (30,000+ years, focus on adaptation): Target: Hundred-thousand-year Ice and Fire attribute Vicious Beast (such as those related to the Ice Empress or Fire Dragon King, or special exotic beasts)
Ice/Fire Skill: Obtain a powerful ultimate attribute skill or a simplified Domain (such as [Emperors Palm: Great Cold Without Snow] for simplified control, or [Heaven Burning Flame] for wide-area continuous burning).
[Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Martial Soul True Body: Ice and Fire Twin Fish Soul]: Core transformation point! After activation:
Self either transforms into an Ice and Fire energy body or manifests a giant Twin Fish Dharma Image.
The power, range, and control of all Ice and Fire Spirit Abilities are significantly enhanced.
Core Ability: [Instant Fusion Skill]: No extra spirit power or preparation time needed; can instantly activate all Martial Soul Fusion Skills obtained from the first six spirit rings! (Consumption and power are calculated based on the True Body state and spirit ring age; backlash still exists but is controllable).
Can more stably maintain [Ice and Fire Wheel Rotation] and [Blazing Cold Storm].
Eighth spirit ring (50,000+ years, emphasizing rules): Target: Vicious Beasts with space or special rules (Myriad Demon King, Evil Eye Tyrant, etc.)
Ice/Fire Skill: Obtain powerful skills containing rules such as space, curses, or life siphoning (such as [Void Ice Path] for Teleportation, or [Nirvana Starfire] for percentage destruction).
[Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Space-Time Condensing Flame / Ice Cinder Void Severance]: Fusion skills demonstrate space-time distortion (flames slowing time / ice disrupting space) or ultimate annihilation cutting (severing space and matter).
Ninth spirit ring (100,000+ years, Peak Power): Target: Nearly million-year or Divine Rank Legacy beast (Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Evil Eye Tyrant Dominator, God-Falling Land Spirit Beast)
Ice/Fire Skill: Obtain world-destroying skills (such as a simplified [Snow Dance Extreme Ice Domain] or [Rebirth from Fire]).
[Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Ice and Fire Together: Eternal Reincarnation / Creation Embers]: Ultimate Fusion Skill, demonstrating space-time freezing/burning (Eternal Reincarnation) or Chaos-beginning level annihilation (Creation Embers). Its power is world-shattering, but the cost is heavy (may require burning the soul core/life Origin).
Combat Style: The Martial Soul True Body's activation marks the core burst period! Utilizing [Instant Fusion Skill], one can pour out a series of terrifying Fusion Skills in a very short time: [Ice Flame Rose] -> [Twin Shadow Streaming Strike] -> [Blazing Cold Storm] -> [Ice Flame Disintegration] -> [Space-Time Condensing Flame], forming an unparalleled combo storm and tactical coverage. In non-True Body states, rely on ascended Spirit Abilities, Domains, and rule power to fight.