According to the data obtained from the Martial Soul, every three levels form a tier: low, middle, and high.
So Lv7 clearly steps into the high-tier range.
As before, hitting an enemy grants a certain damage bonus, but the description remains vague.
That's not surprising.
The specific damage increase depends on whether the attack hits a weakness in the enemy's soul power circulation, and on the comparison between the strength of each other's Martial Souls.
The most important detail in this new description is the phrase "easier to detect."
Previously, it was described simply as "possible." Now it is "easier," which suggests a clear improvement.
How strong this boost actually is will have to be tested later.
However, Fang Ling believes there's bound to be a pleasant surprise. Even if it's just the entry point into the high tier, it's still high tier,definitely not comparable to the previous low tier.
After taking a short break, he blinked twice and suddenly realized that the world in front of him looked different.
The whole world seemed to have gained more color. In his eyes, countless subtle changes appeared in what had been an ordinary world.
Even in the dark night, the light emitted from the immortal herbs and the Ice-Fire Spring allowed him to clearly perceive everything around him.
The most dazzling of all was the spring itself. Milky white and bright red intertwined, with both types of energy constantly circulating within it.
It appeared calm on the surface, but in truth, turbulent currents surged beneath, and the internal conflict was intense.
The glow emitted by the pure Ice and Fire energy was almost too blinding to look at.
Fang Ling quickly looked away.
There seemed to be fine particles floating in the air. The Ice and Fire aura, which originally could only be seen by clashing strong soul power against it, now showed faint waves and movements.
This time, Fang Ling focused his gaze on the immortal herbs. Casually turning his head, he caught sight of a red herb.
Besides the Fiery Apricot Delicate, this one was closest to the blazing Yang Spring and thus the most eye-catching.
It was a red, softly trembling, and delicate herb.
It looked simple,just red leaves,but its veins were golden red, and the tip of each leaf resembled a rooster's comb.
This was the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower,an herb of pure Yang, with purifying fire energy capable of upgrading a Martial Soul to the ultimate flame.
No one nearby could use it, and Fang Ling was simply testing his newly upgraded ability.
Then he was shocked to discover that with just one second of observation, he could see the powerful energy flowing within the herb.
Compared to the Fiery Apricot Delicate, it was milder, but just as intense.
The burning energy brewed on the leaves, surged through the red-gold veins, and concentrated at the comb-like tips,the place where the ultimate flame was strongest.
The energy flow was clearly visible, and Fang Ling could see everything in full detail.
This feeling was like taking flight.
Looking at Dugu Yan, she suddenly felt as though everything about her had been laid bare,like she was standing naked in front of Fang Ling.
At this moment, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan finally noticed the change in Fang Ling's eyes.
What used to be brown-black eyes had now turned into a brilliant red-gold, exuding a noble aura.
Each time his eyes moved, golden-red light seemed to swirl in the air.
Combined with the slight enhancement from the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, his appearance now had an otherworldly quality.
"So handsome!"
Dugu Yan marveled for a moment, then recalled the feeling of being seen through. A blush crept up her cheeks, and she pouted: "Fang Ling, what did you just see?"
Even though she already had feelings for Fang Ling, a young girl's shyness was still present.
"Cough, cough, I didn't see anything," Fang Ling replied with an awkward cough.
"Hmm?" Dugu Yan looked at him suspiciously.
Fang Ling explained:
"This isn't x-ray vision. I can't see through clothes. I can only see the flow of soul power in your body, Yan Yan-jie."
Seeing through the soul power circulation also meant identifying weaknesses, meaning Weakness Detection would see countless vulnerabilities.
Right now, Dugu Yan wasn't fused with her Martial Soul, so things would be different once she was.
"As for teacher, his soul power is too dense. I can't see anything."
Even when Fang Ling focused on Dugu Bo, he still couldn't see through him.
Even though Dugu Bo wasn't fused with his Martial Soul and was just standing there, the result was the same.
That made sense. If eating one immortal herb could reveal the flaws in a Titled Douluo's soul power, that would be far too unbelievable.
Titled Douluos aren't that cheap.
There aren't many of them on the entire Douluo Continent.
"To be able to visually perceive the flow of energy…" a thoughtful expression flashed across Dugu Bo's face.
"From this, it seems that the main enhancement from the Autumn Water Dew Immortal Herb is to your eyes. The boost to mental power is probably just a side effect."
"I think your spiritual power still isn't enough. Trying to absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring might be too ambitious."
He said this with a hint of regret.
He could sense that Fang Ling's spiritual power had improved noticeably, but not to the extent needed to withstand the soul shock of a ten-thousand-year soul ring.
Fang Ling wasn't too disappointed.
If he could absorb it, great. If not, it didn't matter.
He only came here with the intention of saving points and not falling behind Tang San.
If it really didn't work, he could just use points later. So he simply smiled calmly and said, "No rush. I still need three more levels to reach forty. I'll reassess then."
"Are you going to eat the third herb now?" Dugu Yan asked, her embarrassment fading and replaced by excitement.
Fang Ling shook his head.
"Not for now. The Black Jade Divine Bamboo mainly enhances the toughness of a Martial Soul, but it also boosts soul power."
"And although the medicinal effects of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum aren't as intense as the Ice-Fire Twin Herbs, some still remain. I'll train under teacher for a while longer to fully digest them before eating the next one."
"That way, I can avoid any issues with an unstable foundation."
Douluo Dalu is a fantasy world, and these concerns apply here as well.
Soul power also has distinctions in purity.
Although the soul power from immortal herbs isn't unstable, that only applies to a single herb.
If you eat two herbs that both increase soul power, the situation could change.
No one in the Douluo Continent has ever done that, and the Immortal Herb Encyclopedia doesn't record it either.
Each herb is a rare treasure. Getting one is already a stroke of luck. Who would have imagined having a whole pile?
The grandfather and granddaughter didn't find it strange.
They already knew Fang Ling had a digestion and absorption ability that far surpassed ordinary people,almost like a soul beast.
Dugu Bo was initially very surprised when he learned this. If he hadn't known that no scythe-wielding soul beasts existed, he would've thought he was being fooled by one.
What reassured him was that Fang Ling now showed a cautious and careful approach to cultivating a stable foundation,something Dugu Bo himself helped instill.
This was the joy of being a teacher.
He had originally planned for Dugu Yan to take the Earth Dragon Golden Melon next, and she had been eager.
But looking at the strange scene within the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well, Dugu Bo and Fang Ling exchanged a glance, then said:
"It's getting late. How about letting Yan Yan take it tomorrow?"
"Agreed," Fang Ling added gently, "Get a good night's sleep. Don't meditate,rest well to better absorb the herb."
Dugu Yan let out a long sigh. She didn't resist and nodded obediently. "I'll listen to you."
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