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87.21% Douluo : People are writing diaries in Douluo (completed) / Chapter 573: Chapter 573: Competing in Clones?

Chapter 573: Chapter 573: Competing in Clones?

Ah Yin laughed and said, "Xiao Wu, don't forget, Su Ming's eyes are primarily supported by his spiritual power. With his level of spiritual mastery, it's almost impossible for Elder Bai He to catch him off guard."

Bai Chenxiang, overhearing this, asked curiously, "Big Sister, could you tell me what level Su Ming's spiritual power is at? This is my first time hearing about different levels of spiritual power."

She looked at Ah Yin with wide, inquisitive eyes. Ah Yin, feeling a small burst of joy at being addressed as "Big Sister" for the first time in years, gave Xiao Wu a quick glance before explaining. "Generally, a soul master's spiritual strength aligns with their soul power level. However, for some soul masters, especially those specializing in charm or illusions, their spiritual power can exceed their soul power considerably."

"For example, your grandfather Bai He has the spiritual strength of a Soul Douluo. But Su Ming, due to unique circumstances, has spiritual power at the Titled Douluo's vast realm—essentially on par with an Ultimate Douluo's spiritual strength."

Bai Chenxiang nodded, absorbing the explanation. So, Su Ming's spiritual level was that advanced? That would mean her grandfather might lose. Growing up in the Speed Clan, she'd always considered herself talented for her age and abilities, but now she was beginning to realize just how vast the world truly was.

Su Ming internally mused: Kid, you're definitely talented—but your biggest mistake was going all-in on speed!

With the Speed Clan's likely alliance, Su Ming planned to suggest improvements. In truth, the single-attribute clans had ideal soul ring configurations—specializing in single-attribute enhancements just like him. However, unlike Su Ming, who possessed a range of abilities like Wood Style and Sharingan due to the system, the clans were limited to using soul skills granted by their soul rings, making them less adaptable—especially the Speed Clan.

In Su Ming's view, while having purely speed-enhancing soul rings suited the Speed Clan, they could develop additional skills beyond just speed. For example, with a foundation of five speed-enhancing soul rings, their last four rings could prioritize attack capabilities, keeping them nimble while offering defensive measures. With his empowered soul-guided guns, even if they sacrificed early defensive capabilities, the Speed Clan would become a versatile force without sacrificing their hallmark speed.

After half a stick of incense had burned, Bai He still couldn't so much as touch Su Ming's hair. Su Ming's strange movements and teleportation ability made him nearly impossible to catch.

Finally, Bai He had no choice but to unleash his full strength.

"Seventh soul skill: True Martial Spirit Form!"

Under the influence of his black soul ring, a radiant aura enveloped Bai He, lifting him midair. His arms transformed into wings, his legs merged into tail feathers, and in mere moments, his body shifted into a streamlined figure—a Sharp-tailed Swift about a meter long with a wingspan of a meter and a half.

Generally, a True Martial Spirit Form enlarged the soul master's body, but Bai He's compact form indicated compressed soul power, maximizing his speed.

Seeing this, Su Ming knew it was time to get serious—Bai He was going all out.

As anticipated, Bai He activated his eighth soul skill, summoning four identical clones alongside his original form. Unlike Dugubo's illusions, these clones possessed the same speed, attack, and defense as his real body, allowing him to switch seamlessly between them at any time.

Bai He's voice echoed from the sky, "What do you think, Su Ming? This is my eighth soul skill—there's no way out for you now!"

Bai He's five figures positioned themselves at the four corners and center of the square, dividing the area into four sections. No matter where Su Ming teleported, at least two of Bai He's bodies could chase him.

Su Ming grinned mischievously at Bai He in the center and said, "Elder Bai He, since we're showing off, let's see whose clones are better."

With that, Su Ming formed seals and created four Wood Clones.

"What!" Bai He was stunned, silently observing Su Ming's four clones.

Bai He could tell that while Su Ming's clones couldn't perform the main-clone swap as his could, they certainly held much of Su Ming's strength. Each clone shared the same strange, hypnotic eyes as the original—evidence of their power.

Outside the ring, Niu Gao and Yang Wudi stared in shock, speechless for a moment. Finally, Bai He in the ring broke into laughter. "Haha! I didn't expect your Wood Element Martial Spirit could also create clones. Very well, let's give it a try!"

Bai He's five figures all locked their focus on Su Ming's main body, ignoring the clones. He believed that catching the main body would secure him the victory.

Reading Bai He's intentions, Su Ming activated his Kamui Space, instantly transporting himself to safety. He then reappeared in the arena.

Bai He felt speechless. Great. Now I have no idea which one's the real Su Ming!

Outside the ring, Bai Chenxiang blinked in astonishment and asked Xiao Wu and Ah Yin, "Can you two tell which one is the real Su Ming?"

Xiao Wu watched intently as Su Ming and Bai He continued their chase around the arena, opting to stay silent for the moment.


Chapter 574: Chapter 574: Laughed at for a Moment or for a Lifetime?

Ah Yin chuckled softly and said, "Hold on a little, Xiao Wu just needs a moment. I can tell which one is Su Ming's main body, but my situation is a bit different from Xiao Wu's."

"Not just me; the two behind me probably also know which one is Su Ming."

Following Ah Yin's gaze, Bai Chenxiang looked over at Da Ming and Er Ming. Da Ming replied in a low voice, "Indeed, without our bond, I couldn't visually tell which one is the real Su Ming."

Bai Chenxiang, feeling utterly puzzled, wondered what they meant by their situation being different from Xiao Wu's. Unbeknownst to her, Ah Yin and the others could sense Su Ming's main body not by sight but through a soul-link connection with him.

Xiao Wu, however, could only rely on her perception, testing her familiarity with Su Ming's behavior and appearance. To Ah Yin, it wasn't surprising if Xiao Wu couldn't identify him accurately—she herself had been Su Ming's spirit for two to three years, and it was still challenging to discern the real one just by looking.

After a few minutes, Xiao Wu pointed tentatively at one of the Su Mings and said, "I think… that one is my brother's main body?"

Ah Yin looked over, surprised. Xiao Wu had chosen correctly! "Xiao Wu, what made you so sure that's Su Ming's main body?"

Xiao Wu shook her head and said, "I don't really know, it's just a feeling. There's something about the way he acts and his expressions that feels just a little off with the other versions…"

She laughed, adding, "Maybe it's a kind of intuition, Ah Yin. Don't underestimate me; my brother and I practically grew up together. We've been close for eight or nine years, so I know him pretty well."

Noticing Ah Yin's delighted reaction when Bai Chenxiang had called her "Big Sister," Xiao Wu had decided to adopt the same term. And with Ah Yin possibly about to join her brother's side, "Aunt" didn't feel quite right anymore.

Everyone was a bit taken aback at how Xiao Wu was able to identify the real Su Ming so easily—it was impressive! Meanwhile, only a quarter of the incense stick remained.

Niu Gao laughed from outside the arena, calling, "Old Bird, better hurry up, or you'll lose!"

Bai He snapped back, "Old Rhino, can't you see I'm already giving it everything I've got? My speed is practically teleportation, yet Su Ming still dodges me—what can I do?"

Niu Gao chuckled, "Not my problem. From where I'm standing, looks like you're gonna lose!"

Estimating his remaining soul power and the dwindling time, Bai He decided to use all his soul rings, pushing his speed even further. But, as expected, he still couldn't catch Su Ming.

With his speed, Bai He could circle the continent of Douluo in three days, yet he still couldn't catch him! Every time he thought he'd succeeded, Su Ming slipped away at the last moment.

Frustrated beyond measure, Bai He blurted, "Su Ming, if you have guts, stop dodging!"

Niu Gao: … Yang Wudi: … The Speed Clan: … Bai Chenxiang blushed with embarrassment, her face red for her grandfather's sake. This was supposed to be a chase where Bai He caught Su Ming, yet here he was asking Su Ming to stop dodging!

She stomped her foot and shouted, "Grandpa! Think about what you're saying!"

Niu Gao and Yang Wudi, barely holding back laughter, chimed in, "Yeah, Old Bird, you might want to hear yourself!"

Realizing his mistake, Bai He blushed, mortified. In his frustration with Su Ming's evasive maneuvers, he'd let slip something utterly ridiculous.

Su Ming smiled, and his four wood clones disappeared. He said, "Alright, Elder Bai He, I'll stand still right here."

Everyone: …

The spectators were speechless. Niu Gao protested, "Su Ming, you can't just let him win on purpose! The Strength Clan and Defense Clan both lost to you; we don't want to be the ones laughed at if the Speed Clan ends up winning."

Bai He shot a glare at Niu Gao. That Old Rhino had clearly set him up to make a fool of himself! Inside the mansion, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, curious about the commotion, finally came out, witnessing this unusual scene.

"What's this?" Bai Chenxiang protested, looking at Xiao Wu and Ah Yin. "Aren't you going to stop Su Ming? Letting the Speed Clan win this way will make us look bad!"

They could afford to lose and be laughed at for a moment, but winning like this would lead to a lifetime of teasing—she could tell the difference.

Exchanging glances, Xiao Wu and Ah Yin stayed silent. They knew what Su Ming planned to do; there was a way for him to stand still and still evade Bai He's touch.

Feeling sheepish, Bai He said, "I was just frustrated earlier. You don't need to throw the match, Su Ming."

Su Ming shook his head and replied, "Elder Bai He, I'm not throwing the match. Feel free to come at me—I promise you still won't catch me."

Curious, Bai He wondered what Su Ming had planned. He retracted his clones, focused, and lunged forward, reaching out to grab Su Ming's right arm.

But just as Bai He's hand closed in, he found himself passing straight through Su Ming, reappearing behind him.

Incredible!

Xiao Wu and Ah Yin both smiled; they'd known he'd do this!

Bai He, now convinced, retracted his martial soul and threw up his hands. "No point in continuing. How did you do that?"

Su Ming smiled and opened a portal to his Kamui Space. "Elder Bai He, my spatial teleportation ability works like this: I can open a portal anywhere and teleport through it instantly. My Kamui Space even allows me to store objects, with the size determined by my spiritual power."

 


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