Chapter 290: Isoresonance + Yin-Yang Complementarity — Superposition State

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On the return journey from Spirit Star, Su Yu had already completed the design of the core formation pattern for the third virtual soul core.

Now that he had finished handling the trivial matters, he was ready to begin sketching out the spiritual pattern—drawing the formation he had meticulously designed.

Su Yu was already very familiar with tracing the core formation.

Since reaching the level of a Level 9 Soul Master, he had been continuously refining himself, exploring the path toward becoming a Level 10 Soul Master.

Kong Deming was pursuing the conventional promotion route for soul guidance devices, but Su Yu did not intend to follow that path.

He sought to discover a transformation akin to achieving godhood.

Since becoming a god involves beginning to wield the power of rules, could reaching Level 10—the divine level—for soul guidance devices also be measured by this standard?

For this reason, Su Yu had been designing core formations related to the divine level.

Divine-level experts re-concentrate their soul force and undergo the tempering of the power of rules, enabling their divine power to possess characteristics of those rules, thereby mobilizing the power of rules.

By analogy, for soul guidance devices, this should mean summarizing the structure that manipulates the power of rules, forming a new system which, when combined, creates the divine-level core formation.

"Any one of my runes actually holds the potential to be perfected into a divine-level core formation."

However, even Su Yu couldn't casually refine a single rune to that level.

Perhaps after his Wisdom Divine Seat fully forms, it would be easier, but at present, his progress in tracing was quite slow.

Only the functional runes commonly used, such as Life and Death, had been refined to the appropriate standard.

But that was enough.

After just modifying some of the patterns, Su Yu completed the sketching of the spiritual pattern within only half a month.

"Virtual Soul Core."

Su Yu's soul core had yet to complete the energy separation.

"After the three major soul cores are condensed, within the Sea of Spirit there is the Spiritual Soul Core; the Middle Dantian holds the Soul Core of soul force; and the Lower Dantian holds the Soul Core of qi and blood force."

However, this was work to be done after the third soul core condensed; Su Yu's current task was to first accumulate experience in condensing the third soul core.

Having had one attempt before, Su Yu proceeded smoothly this time.

"The virtual soul core inside the battle armor corresponds to the current dimension—the material dimension; the soul cores in the middle and lower dantians correspond respectively to the dimensions of the two major dantians."

The dantian are located inside the human body; due to the unique bodily structure and the special arrangement of meridians, special dimensional spaces exist.

The structure of soul beasts is comparatively limited, forming only two such spaces.

This is the foundation for the existence of soul cores—they condense within a spatial dimension different from the physical body, not as solid energy bodies within the body itself.

Otherwise, if a solid soul core existed inside the body, it wouldn't be called a soul core—it would be a calculus.

Normal bodily functions would likely be affected.

Within the body's meridians, only gaseous and liquid forms of soul force can flow; solid soul force cannot circulate within the meridians and can only condense within special spaces like the dantian, where it orchestrates the flow of soul force throughout the body via a specific cycle, enabling mutual transformation and forming a unified whole.

The three-dimensional soul cores are not arranged in a straight line.

Su Yu tried his best to arrange the position of the virtual soul core condensed within the battle armor to correspond closely with the relative positions of the other two existing soul cores, matching the spatial relations of the three major dantians.

At the battle armor's helmet, between the eyebrows.

A massive soul force swirled into a powerful vortex.

Boom!

Under Su Yu's microscopic manipulation, the two existing major soul cores in his body gradually shifted direction.

A power of time was mobilized by Su Yu, acting upon the two major soul cores, causing the soul force within them to begin traversing between dimensions.

Two soul cores were generated within four-dimensional spaces.

Su Yu completely inverted the soul force soul core between them, changing the relationship between the two major soul cores from simple complementarity to resonance.

However, due to the influence of time power, the interaction between the two major soul cores was minimal at this moment; Su Yu's strong physique forcibly endured this transition.

But the violent unrest of his soul force made him quite uncomfortable.

Nevertheless, it was all worth it.

Yin-Yang complementarity transformed into isoresonance.

Su Yu could feel the force generated by the linkage and mobilization of his two major soul cores had dropped significantly.

This is inevitable.

Isoresonance is weaker than Yin-Yang complementarity—that is also the reality.

However, in order for the three major soul cores to mutually complement each other, Su Yu had to first ensure that all three soul cores satisfied the condition of isoresonance.

Three vortices aligned along the same axis, all rotating in the same direction—this is the isoresonance of the three soul cores. But if the dimensions differ and these three vortices are arranged parallel on the same plane, then the rotation between each pair of soul cores collides with one another, producing small-scale soul force vortices.

"The true complementarity does not exist between the two major soul cores themselves, but rather in the transformation of these small vortices."

This was the fundamental truth Su Yu finally realized.

Only after truly understanding Yin-Yang complementary soul cores did he discover that when the two major soul cores stabilize, they never form a truly complementary relationship. Instead, their operation under stable conditions actually suppresses each other's rotation.

The complementary driving force arises entirely from the small soul force vortices between the two major soul cores.

These small vortices blend and convert the rotation directions of the two major soul cores.

The upper soul core drives the small vortex in the middle with a force rotating to the right; however, as the vortex spins and the soul force reaches the lower part, this force shifts direction to the left, pushing the rotation of the lower soul core.

Similarly, the leftward force from the lower soul core causes the small vortex to convert it into a rightward driving force that assists the upper soul core's rotation.

"Yin-Yang complementarity doesn't supplement the soul cores themselves; it supplements the soul cores and the small soul force vortices."

Isoresonance—what resonates are the soul cores themselves.

"Therefore, the strongest state is never Yin-Yang complementarity alone, but the simultaneous realization of Yin-Yang complementarity and isoresonance."

Using isoresonance to mutually strengthen the three major soul cores, while at the same time using the Yin-Yang complementary relationship between the small soul force vortices and the soul cores to achieve true complementarity.

That is the ultimate power.

Su Yu was in no rush to condense the virtual soul core.

After inverting the existing two soul cores, time power now flowed between them, making their operation fully four-dimensional. Within this four-dimensional space, their relationship gained the characteristics of residing on the same plane—not perfectly parallel coaxial vortices.

Between them, a soul force vortex formed.

Feeling the familiar complementary driving force, a smile appeared on Su Yu's face.

"As expected, my method is sound."

Even with just two soul cores now, he had already completed the fusion of isoresonance and Yin-Yang complementarity.

"This is far stronger than before—it's not one plus one equals two, but much greater than two."

If isoresonance is one plus one equals two, and Yin-Yang complementarity is one plus one greater than two, then the relationship between Su Yu's soul cores can be seen as the 'two' of isoresonance multiplied by the 'greater than two' of Yin-Yang complementarity—far beyond a simple addition.

At this moment, if any soul master understood the effects of Su Yu's two major soul cores, they would surely exclaim in terror.

While others are still chasing whether one plus one can be greater than two, Su Yu had already achieved multiplication based on this foundation!

"However, the only drawback is that I am still only a three-dimensional life form. Soul force operating in four-dimensional space requires the constant assistance of time power, or else this kind of superposition cannot be maintained."

Only upon reaching the state of a four-dimensional life form can Su Yu's soul force freely maintain this superimposed isoresonance and Yin-Yang complementarity in four-dimensional space at all times.

"Similarly, if I truly want to condense the three major soul cores, I must complete this superposition at the moment of breakthrough."

That is, to achieve the four-dimensional transformation.

"First, I will accumulate experience with the virtual soul core."

Su Yu continued to manipulate time power, maintaining his current four-dimensional characteristics.

This was only possible after mastering time power.

The condensation of the virtual soul core went smoother than he had imagined.

Strictly speaking, the condensation of the third soul core no longer caused the intense repulsive forces typical of Yin-Yang complementarity.

Instead, the condensation of the three soul cores through isoresonance was both safe and effortless.

The only difficulty was that Su Yu had to manipulate time power to create a planar relationship between the three major soul cores within four-dimensional space, enabling soul force to operate in four dimensions and forming the soul force vortices among the three cores.

Half a month quietly passed.

At last, Su Yu stabilized the complementarity between the soul cores and the soul force vortices.

The three major soul cores resonated with each other; the soul cores and soul force vortices complemented one another; and countless small resonances formed between the soul force vortices themselves.

Such a unique structure exhausted even Su Yu's mental energy to construct.

"It's a pity this state can't be maintained for long. Only by evolving to a higher dimension can it become truly stable."

Su Yu dispersed the virtual soul core and adjusted the relationship between the two major soul cores, causing the soul force within his body to surge violently once again.

The isoresonance between the existing two major soul cores did not revert back.

"Isoresonance."

Su Yu needed to maintain this state to fully grasp the subtleties of isoresonance before truly condensing the third soul core.

This was what he had lacked before.

Observing the constantly surging fluctuations of soul force in Su Yu's training chamber, Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming couldn't help but feel anxious.

"The condensation of a third soul core is the first case on Douluo Continent. Even Xiaoyu doesn't know if it will succeed."

When Su Yu first twisted the relationship between the two major soul cores and his aura suddenly dropped, Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming felt a sharp pang of worry.

But after Su Yu constructed the virtual soul core and stabilized, the soul force fluctuations became immensely powerful. Both were pleasantly surprised, sensing Su Yu was on track to succeed.

However, after stabilizing for some time, the fluctuations began to subside, and the two knew this was because Su Yu had dispersed the virtual soul core.

But—

"Why did Xiaoyu's soul force fluctuations weaken after dispersing the virtual soul core?!"

The training chamber door opened, and Su Yu stepped out.

Their hearts sank completely.

"Xiaoyu, is there a problem with your cultivation?"

Now, the intensity of Su Yu's soul force fluctuations was far weaker than before his seclusion.

It roughly matched the level when his aura had first dropped and then stabilized.

"Hall Chief, Teacher, don't worry. My cultivation is fine—actually, it's perfect," Su Yu smiled.

"My two major soul cores have become isoresonant. The normal state is indeed weaker.

But if I want, I can quickly activate time power to realize the superposition of isoresonance and Yin-Yang complementarity!

In the superposition state, my combat power far exceeds before.

So, I've become weaker, yet stronger.

Normal state is weaker, but I've traded that to cultivate this superposition state, which is stronger than ever."

Su Yu's simple explanation left Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming a bit confused.

They found it difficult to understand.

But they knew one thing: this was Su Yu's real achievement—

The fusion of isoresonance and Yin-Yang complementarity!

"So, the two methods of soul core condensation can actually be realized simultaneously, and their superposition results in power far beyond either one alone."

The two of them looked dazed, struggling to comprehend Su Yu's operation.

Yet inside, they were thrilled.

What did this mean?

This meant the two of them still had a chance.

They had both condensed the second soul core through isoresonance.

And now, could they also superimpose Yin-Yang complementarity while in this state?

"Hall Chief, Teacher, since you haven't mastered time power, to achieve this superposition you'd probably need to become a higher-dimensional lifeform—that is, become a god."

Achieving godhood through the divine rank.

Only then could this be reached.

Otherwise, even if you attain the god-level, without breaking through the dimensional barrier of the lifeform itself, this kind of superposition would still be impossible.

"Haha, Xiaowen, your strength has advanced once again. Your peak power in the superposition state should now be approaching that of an Abyssal Saint Lord, right?"

If so, when Su Yu breaks through and condenses the divine rank, completing the transcendence of his lifeform's dimension, it won't just be an upgrade to god-level power but also an evolution of the soul cores within him—making his power increase even more terrifying.

The possibility of him suddenly gaining the strength to suppress an Abyssal Saint Lord becomes much greater!

"It's still not safe enough. I'll go find the dimensional will and unify the plan for the next steps."

Su Yu shook his head, not overly optimistic.

After truly experiencing the universe firsthand, he had gained a clear sense of how arduous each step of the god-level ascent was.

Each level crossed was a thousand difficulties piled upon a thousand difficulties.

What merit or ability did he possess to achieve such a leap?

Surely some data must be wrong.

So it was best to keep a conservative estimate.

Douluo Continent.

Will space.

Su Yu's willform appeared.

"How are you now? Have you escaped the danger of possession?" Su Yu's consciousness fluctuated.

The severing of the link between the Divine Realm and Douluo Continent was also key to preventing the Sea God from discovering the dimensional will's rebellion.

"Soon. As long as the Abyss's invasion intensifies a bit more, I can shift all their incursions against Douluo Star onto that person."

Hearing the dimensional will's words, Su Yu clicked his tongue.

This dimensional will was somewhat mischievous.

The Abyss's transformation of the Douluo dimension had no impact on the dimensional will itself but greatly affected Tang Hao, who had already partially been possessed and controlled.

The Abyssal Saint Lord's transformation was unconscious, purposeless—and Tang Hao was in a state of slumber.

Thus, the dimensional will had seized the opportunity to achieve this step.

"Good. Since you're now secured, I'll communicate with you before I act," Su Yu nodded. "By the way, can you sense any changes in the deep sea?"

(End of chapter)