"For this reason," Furina elegantly folded her hands in front of her, her gaze sweeping across the room like flowing water, "exploring the mysteries of Martial Soul evolution has become our most urgent task."
She paused slightly, ensuring everyone was following her train of thought. "Now, let us re-examine this: the age limit for absorbing a spirit ring is essentially a multidimensional issue closely related to Martial Soul quality, Physical Body strength, mental force, and more."
Her fingertips lightly traced a complex path in the air as she spoke: "This is an ultimate proposition for Spirit Masters that requires a lifetime of effort to solve. I require you to take this as your core and embark on a new, systematic journey of research."
Next, she proposed specific research directions. "The primary task is to develop a spirit tool capable of accurately measuring a Spirit Master's mental force."
Her tone was firm and clear. "This is a key step in moving research from qualitative to quantitative, and it is the technical foundation for realizing 'tailor-made' spirit ring solutions in the future. You may recruit volunteers within the cult or seek cooperation externally, but you must strictly adhere to research ethics—fully inform them of potential risks and sign voluntary agreements. I will not tolerate any behavior that damages the reputation of the Axis Cult. Is this understood?"
"Understood!" This time, the response was uniform, carrying a clear sense of purpose and mission.
"As for the issue of matching Martial Souls with spirit rings," Furina continued to guide them, her voice carrying an inspiring rhythm, "I hope you will completely break the shackles of thinking that have persisted for thousands of years."
Her gaze became profound. "Why must we stick to these rigid classifications of Power Attack, Control, Agility Attack, Support, and Defense? Why must the Spirit Abilitys of a Control-type plant Martial Soul only be 'Entangle' or 'Bind'? Can they not be 'Accelerated Growth', 'Rapid Regeneration', or even 'Life Siphon' and'Symbiotic Domain'?"
She leaned forward slightly, a subtle movement that made everyone hold their breath. "Think again, why can't Support-type Spirit Masters have the ability to protect themselves or even counterattack? If a healing Spirit Master had a Spirit Ability that could cause backlash to an enemy while treating a companion, wouldn't that be a combat strategy more in line with survival wisdom?"
Her voice gradually rose. "Solidified matching patterns are stifling the infinite possibilities of a Spirit Master's development, turning powerhouses who should be unique into cookie-cutter tools."
Then, she offered her own unique insight: "According to my research, when a Martial Soul absorbs a spirit ring from a Soul Beast of the same origin and type, it often stimulates its internal potential more effectively. This not only allows for a higher compatibility of Spirit Abilitys but may also trigger a Bloodline resonance deep within the Martial Soul, prompting evolution. Ten thousand years ago, the evolution of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphor Serpent into the Jade Phosphor Serpent is the best example."
Regarding the cultivation path for top Geniuses, she had even more era-transcending insights: "For those Spirit Masters with extraordinary talent and exceptional Martial Souls, I believe there is no need to rush for offensive Spirit Abilitys for their first four or even five spirit rings. Instead, they should exclusively choose spirit rings that provide amplification, attribute enhancement, or special Domain effects."
She looked around at the crowd, seeing some scholars showing thoughtful expressions. "The reason is simple—when they grow to the level of Spirit Saint or even Titled Douluo, the power of those early offensive Spirit Abilitys will become negligible. Conversely, those amplification Spirit Abilitys that can permanently increase basic attributes or provide special rules will become the most solid foundation for them to reach the Peak."
The scholars present looked at each other, their faces filled with complex emotions. Shock, admiration, and a sense of inferiority—all sorts of feelings intertwined in their hearts. This young Pope appeared to be no more than twenty years old, yet the depth of her thinking, the breadth of her vision, and her insight into the essence of the Spirit Master System far surpassed these researchers who spent their days buried in books.
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