Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

Two years passed quickly.

During their days in Spirit City, Lin Feng, Qian Renxue, and Ling Yuan lived quietly without many disturbances.

Calm and steady.

Even Bibi Dong didn't rush things. Instead, she used Hu Liena as a bridge and occasionally visited their forest cabin to maintain good relations with them.

Because Lin Feng wanted to swiftly break through to the Soul King realm, he didn't spend too much time and effort crafting Soul Veins for others.

He merely completed Ling Yuan's fourth Soul Vein.

It had to be acknowledged—after advancing to Title Douluo, Ling Yuan's internal condition was completely different from her time as a Soul Douluo.

After all, it was a metamorphosis. The quality of her soul power and physical constitution had both undergone significant changes.

Crafting a Soul Vein inside a Title Douluo's body truly consumed immense energy and focus.

This was also the reason why Qian Daoliu hadn't let Lin Feng construct a Soul Vein for him before.

Simply put, it would've been a waste of time.

Better to let Lin Feng grow quickly first and deal with Soul Veins later.

Before the Soul King realm and before the age of 20 are the fastest periods for a soul master's advancement in power.

No room for the slightest carelessness.

Even someone like Tang San trained from dawn till dusk back then.

Each of Lin Feng's Soul Veins granted a 20% increase in cultivation speed. Additionally, every extra meridian added a further 10% boost.

With four Soul Veins, he enjoyed a 110% total enhancement.

He had also consumed the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, completely reinforcing his foundation.

Lin Feng's cultivation speed even outpaced Qian Renxue.

Other people without Innate Treasure Pearl only received a 10% boost per Soul Vein, with an extra 5% for each additional one.

Even Ling Yuan and Qian Renxue, who each had four Soul Veins, only had a "modest" 55% enhancement.

In just two years, Lin Feng had already broken through to quasi-Soul King and reached level 50 soul power.

Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan exchanged glances, both seeing joy in each other's eyes.

"Incredible, Xiao Feng," Qian Renxue said with a gentle smile, her eyes brimming with pride and warmth.

"Your progress speed is unprecedented in the entire history of the Douluo Continent. It's not just a display of your talent—it's also the result of your relentless effort."

Ling Yuan nodded softly. Her gaze was gentle yet profound, as if seeing through to the tenacity and perseverance within Lin Feng's heart.

Back then, it was precisely his resolve during soul theory research that had first attracted her.

"That's right, Xiao Feng. Your growth has shown me so many more possibilities for the future.

Your Soul Vein theory is bound to change the structure of the entire soul master world someday."

Lin Feng smiled slightly in response, humble yet brimming with confidence.

"Of course. But let's focus on the present.

My fifth Soul Vein requires a water-element soul ring.

Back then, that senior left me with the Water Essence from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

It laid down a supplementary foundation for my fifth Soul Vein in advance after it was formed.

That means I need to be especially careful and meticulous in choosing my fifth soul ring.

I understand what that senior meant.

Water is the gentlest yet most versatile of the five elements.

It can nurture all life, but it can also become a torrential flood—holding endless strength and transformation.

Among the five elements, water-element soul rings often contain profound intent and formidable power. For my soon-to-be-formed fifth Soul Vein, choosing the right water-element soul ring is absolutely crucial.

Compared to the first Soul Vein of wood, which holds boundless vitality…

This final water meridian is best suited for regulation and harmony—it completes the cycle of mutual generation among the five elements."

Lin Feng didn't know what would happen once the five elements were fully gathered in his body, but it was certain something unusual would emerge.

For example, the strange light orbs that had appeared before.

Even now, he still hadn't figured out what those were.

They definitely weren't soul cores—those structures that could self-cultivate and accelerate soul power conversion and recovery.

The two were entirely different.

That mysterious light orb clearly functioned to mobilize and interact with his Soul Veins.

Ling Yuan nodded in agreement and added, "The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is a miraculous treasure of nature. The Water Essence within it is both pure and powerful.

With such a foundation, your fifth soul ring must complement and synergize with it to unlock its full potential.

We might consider heading to areas rich in water elements to search for soul beasts deeply connected to natural laws."

But Lin Feng shook his head—then nodded—leaving Ling Yuan and Qian Renxue momentarily puzzled.

"What are you thinking, Xiao Feng?" Qian Renxue asked.

Lin Feng smiled slightly. In truth, as his Soul Veins subtly influenced him and his understanding of the Innate Treasure Pearl deepened…

He had come to a realization—he didn't necessarily need high-level or extremely rare soul beasts.

He had only one criterion:

That the soul beast possess a pure, single water attribute.

The purer and more singular, the better.

Even though his Soul Veins were continually "refined," that process still took time, didn't it?

"Indeed, a water-element soul ring is crucial for my fifth Soul Vein.

But after all this cultivation and reflection, I've noticed something interesting," Lin Feng said, eyes gleaming with thought.

"What is it?" Ling Yuan asked with curiosity. She knew that Lin Feng had always had a unique perspective on Martial Souls and Soul Veins—often discovering truths others couldn't see.

"I've realized that while the soul beast's cultivation and rarity do affect the level of law within a soul ring, they aren't the decisive factor," Lin Feng explained slowly.

"What truly matters is the purity of the element contained within the ring—and how well it harmonizes with one's Martial Soul.

For my fifth Soul Vein, I need a soul ring with extremely pure water properties—one that fuses perfectly with my Martial Soul."

Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

"You mean, we don't necessarily need to search for high-level, rare soul beasts—we should instead focus on finding ones with the purest water attributes?"

"Exactly," Lin Feng affirmed. "And such soul beasts may not be hidden deep in some uncharted wilderness.

Sometimes, the purest forces of nature are hidden in plain sight."

Ling Yuan's eyes lit up.

"Then what should we do next? Head off to the unknown regions—or…?"

"No need to rush," Lin Feng interrupted gently but firmly.

"We can start by searching the waters around Spirit City. Let's feel out each area for water-element fluctuations.

I believe we'll soon find the soul ring that suits me best."

And so, the three of them decided to abandon their plans for distant expeditions for the time being and instead began a methodical search through the lakes, rivers, and wetlands surrounding Spirit City.

Time passed like flowing water—another two and a half weeks went by in a flash.

During that time, as Lin Feng reached the bottleneck of the Soul King stage, he was surprised to find that the Water Essence left to him by Gu Yuena had begun to stir.

It seeped into his kidneys, forming what seemed like an invisible, circular platform beneath his five viscera.

Then it fell silent again, as if its task was complete and it now quietly awaited its destiny.

And when Lin Feng and his companions once again stepped into an unremarkable-looking lake, he felt a surge of water-element fluctuation like none he had ever sensed before.

It was pure, powerful—like it could wash away all worldly impurities.

His heart stirred. He knew this was what he had been searching for—the water-element soul ring that could help him form his fifth Soul Vein.

As Lin Feng gradually waded toward the lake's center, a soul beast hidden beneath the surface slowly revealed its form.

It wasn't large, but the water element surrounding it was incomparably dense and pure.

It floated quietly in the water, as though it had merged completely with the lake itself.