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On the training field, the sun gradually became scorching hot.
Jiang Zhen looked at Lan Xi and Dugu Yan, who were sitting cross-legged in front of him with serious expressions, and slowly said:
"Condensing a ball of soul power sounds simple, but it's an excellent way to hone your control over soul power. It requires you to have a precise grasp of the 'quality,' 'quantity,' 'nature,' and 'form' of your own soul power."
"First and foremost, there is 'quality'."
The azure soul power reappeared in Jiang Zhen's palm, stable and pure.
This doesn't refer to the level of soul power, but rather its purity and refinement. When mobilizing soul power, one must eliminate distractions, focusing intently on guiding the most fundamental and purest portion of the soul power out of the meridians and converging at a single point. The more impurities present, the more unstable the energy sphere becomes, and the easier it is for it to dissipate.
He explained in detail the subtle differences in the flow of soul power in the meridians, and how to use mental intention to filter and purify the flowing soul power.
This was a completely new concept for the two women, who were used to the crude way of using their soul power.
"Secondly, it's about 'quantity'."
The energy ball in Jiang Zhen's hand grew slightly larger, then slowly shrank back down.
"It's not about having as much as possible. When you're a beginner, you need to find the critical point where your current mental energy can perfectly control the amount. Too little and you'll be powerless; too much and you'll lose control."
"This critical point will gradually increase as your mental strength grows and your familiarity with soul power improves."
"Of course, if you frequently manipulate your soul power in such a meticulous manner, your mental strength will gradually increase as well."
He had the two women try repeatedly, mobilizing only a trace of soul power to feel its delicate, thread-like state, and then slowly increasing it, carefully experiencing the changes in pressure on mental control brought about by the increase in soul power.
"Then comes 'characteristics'."
This point is particularly important. Jiang Zhen looked at the two women and said, "Your martial souls are different, so your soul power naturally has different characteristics. Xi'er's Blue Silver Emperor martial soul contains the ultimate life force and inclusiveness."
"Yan Yan, your martial soul possesses strong toxic and corrosive properties, and now, after evolving, it has gained a touch of the domineering nature of a dragon."
He instructed her separately: "Xi'er, when you are condensing, do not try to erase the life characteristics, but guide it, let this life energy flow gently in the sphere, and achieve an internal balance and harmony. In this way, the energy sphere will be more stable and may even have a slight nourishing effect on the surrounding environment."
"Yanyan, your situation is special. Your poison-attribute soul power is extremely aggressive and unstable. What you need to do first is not to condense it, but to 'tame' it."
"Use your willpower to restrain the restless poison within your soul power, allowing it to temporarily calm down and obey your commands."
"This step is the most difficult, but it also tests your control over your martial spirit the most. You can try to imagine it as a wild and unruly venomous snake, and you need to be the one who firmly grasps its vital point."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan's pretty face immediately turned serious.
She tried to mobilize her soul power, but as soon as the emerald green soul power surged out, it hissed and corroded, twisting unstablely as if it were about to turn against its master at any moment.
She had to concentrate all her energy, and beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead, just to barely restrain that small ball of turbulent emerald green soul power, so that it would not explode or dissipate immediately.
In contrast, Lan Xi's process seemed much smoother.
She has a gentle personality and pure spiritual power, which is naturally compatible with the life attributes of the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul.
A soft blue-gold halo appeared in her palm, full of vitality. Although it flickered at first due to insufficient control, it quickly maintained a relatively stable sphere shape. However, its size and shape could not be controlled at will.
Finally, there is the "form".
The ball of soul power in Jiang Zhen's hand began to change, sometimes becoming a standard sphere, sometimes a complex polyhedron, and sometimes even a sword.
"This is the highest level of application, requiring a subtle level of control over soul power. At this stage, you only need to pursue the simplest 'circle'."
"A circle is the most stable and perfect structure. It requires that the density, pressure, and flow speed of soul power at each point within the sphere reach a dynamic balance. Mental power must evenly cover the entire energy sphere, sensing the state of every strand of soul power within it, and constantly fine-tuning it so that it spontaneously moves towards the most stable spherical shape."
Jiang Zhen patiently explained the principles and demonstrated the techniques, even personally separating two extremely subtle strands of spiritual energy to guide the two women to experience that state of "balance".
Time flew by during focused practice.
The blazing sun gradually began to set in the west.
Because Lan Xi had been by Jiang Zhen's side for many years, she was influenced by him and her control over soul power was more refined than that of her peers. In addition, her martial soul was gentle, so she was the first to achieve a breakthrough!
The blue-gold halo in her palm stopped flickering and instead emitted a steady, soft glow. The halo contracted and condensed, eventually transforming into a fist-sized, perfectly round energy body, resembling a blue-gold crystal ball!
Inside the sphere, pure life energy flowed slowly like breathing, even making the nearby blades of grass appear greener.
"Brother! I did it!"
Lan Xi raised her head with delight, her forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, her face flushed with excitement.
Jiang Zhen nodded approvingly: "Very good, Xi'er. Hold on, feel its internal balance, and try to make it rotate slowly to further stabilize the structure."
On the other side, seeing Lan Xi succeed, Dugu Yan's competitive spirit was ignited. She gritted her teeth and tried even harder. Her face was somewhat pale, and her mental energy was greatly depleted.
The emerald green soul power struggled wildly in her palm, like a trapped poisonous dragon.
"Calm your mind! Restrain its wildness, but don't stifle it! Guide it, make it work for you!"
Jiang Zhen's voice rang out at the right time, carrying a soothing effect.
Dugu Yan took a deep breath, her emerald eyes fixed on the energy ball in her palm, casting aside all distracting thoughts, with only one idea in her mind—to control it!
Finally, just before her mental energy was about to run out, the turbulent emerald green soul power seemed to have finally been tamed, and suddenly shrank inward, condensing into a green energy ball about the size of an egg, with a smooth surface and a deep color!
On the surface of the sphere, faint, delicate dragon-shaped patterns flashed by, emanating dangerous yet stable energy fluctuations.
"It's...it's a success..."
Dugu Yan breathed a sigh of relief, feeling utterly exhausted. But looking at the energy ball in her palm, which embodied her tremendous efforts, her eyes were filled with an unprecedented sense of accomplishment.
For the first time, she felt so clearly that she truly "controlled" the power of her martial soul, rather than merely passively using soul ring skills.
Jiang Zhen looked at the energy balls in the two women's palms, which had different attributes but were both stable, and smiled with satisfaction.
"Good, that's enough for today. Remember this feeling; it's the first step in truly understanding your own power. Go back and practice this often until it becomes a skill you can perform effortlessly."
The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the training field, casting a golden halo over the three of them.
Lan Xi and Dugu Yan looked at the energy ball in their hands, then at each other, and saw in each other's eyes the joy after exhaustion and a hint of anticipation for the future.