"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
Xu Sanshi watched his father approach him with an arrogant stride, trembling in fear. He closed his eyes, covered his ears, and stammered:
"Dad, I get it. I… I swear on my Martial Soul, I won't tell anyone about this. Don't silence me! I'm your own son! Third Brother, Third Brother, save me…"
Xu Tianxi, who was in the array, heard the sound and looked over in surprise. He saw Xu Fu leap behind Xu Sanshi, placing his palms on Xu Sanshi's back. A powerful Soul Power fluctuation emanated from his palms.
Under the guidance of the Soul Power, Xu Sanshi quickly sat cross-legged and began to meditate, then tilted his head and collapsed.
"Our Xuanming Sect's unique Xuanming Meditation Method, when practiced to a profound level, allows one to cultivate in their sleep. Your father is guiding Sanshi's meditation, which will also lead him into a dream.
Hehe, let him have a good sleep. When he wakes up, he'll have forgotten everything."
Xu Xiaoyun explained the situation with a smile, handing the Soul Guide crystal ball to Xu Tianxi. His voice, even through the transmission, carried undisguised amusement:
"Although Twin Martial Souls usually come with Innate Soul Power at full capacity, the ceremony still needs to be performed. Come, child, give it a try."
"Alright."
Xu Tianxi mentally retracted his incredibly heavy Martial Soul, then placed his hand on the crystal ball. The crystal ball immediately burst forth with a brilliant light that illuminated the entire room.
At this moment, Xu Tianxi's Innate Soul Power was self-evident!
Seeing this, Yue Lao wept tears of joy, muttering to himself, "Miss, did you see that? The young master has awakened the legendary Ultimate Martial Soul, and with Innate Soul Power at full capacity! You can rest in peace now…"
Chen Wu's jaw dropped in a daze, followed by a surge of ecstasy. He clenched his fists, his neck red, and shouted, "Young Master Xu's talent is unparalleled, he transcends all others! Young Master Xu is the first in a thousand years, with the potential to become a god!" and so on.
Although he didn't understand what an Ultimate Martial Soul was, since even the second young master couldn't compare, it was right to simply shout how amazing it was!
These past few days, he had been with Xu Tianxi in the Library Pavilion. He hadn't read much about Martial Souls, but he had learned a whole lot of flattering phrases, able to shout several without repeating himself.
"Unparalleled talent, transcending all others! Excellent, excellent! The Son of Black Tortoise of my Xuanming Sect, of course, transcends all others!"
Although Chen Wu's randomly applied words were quite empty, they truly spoke to Xu Xiaoyun's heart. He threw his head back and laughed, not even feeling the pain as he pulled out a few white hairs.
At this moment, Xu Tianxi's somewhat weak voice reached Xu Xiaoyun's ear,
"Grandmaster, you said I have Twin Martial Souls. I feel Soul Power flowing in my eyes. Could my other Martial Soul be a Body Martial Soul, my eyes?
Also, most of the Soul Power in my body seems to have been drained by the previous beast roar. I'm a bit dizzy now…"
Body Martial Soul, eyes? That's right! There's another huge surprise!
Xu Xiaoyun whipped his head around. He saw Xu Tianxi's small face pale, clearly a sign of significant Soul Power depletion, but the moon shadow shining deep within his pupils remained clear, and the crescent moon mark on his brow glowed with a soft halo, making it unforgettable.
He could clearly determine that the Spiritual Power emanating from Xu Tianxi's eyes exceeded that of some non-Spiritual Soul Masters. This kind of talent was extremely rare even among Spiritual Soul Masters.
And those Spiritual Power threads behind his head, subtly interwoven into a crescent moon—Xu Xiaoyun was absolutely certain that Xu Tianxi's other Martial Soul was a top-tier Spiritual Body Martial Soul—
Eyes connected to the brain, and they had even undergone some mutation.
One of the prerequisites for Twin Martial Souls to appear was that the two Martial Souls must be of similar quality. Even if the quality of Xu Tianxi's other Martial Soul wasn't as good as the Profound Tortoise Shell Shield, which possessed Ultimate Water, it was definitely not far off!
"Yue'er's Martial Soul is Tidal Cold Moon. It seems this Illusory Moon Mystic Eyes mutated from that.
Tianxi's Profound Tortoise awakening Ultimate Water should also stem from the benevolent mutation that occurred when his mother's top-tier water element combined with the water-earth dual-attribute Profound Tortoise. Perhaps the Black Tortoise Divine Pill I gave him also played a role…"
"Never mind that for now. Tianxi's Martial Soul just now repelled Sanshi, almost draining his Soul Power. We need to stabilize his body first."
In a flash, Xu Xiaoyun thought of many things, but none were as important as Xu Tianxi's body.
He helped Xu Tianxi sit down, then moved behind him, and like Xu Fu, extended his palms, pressing them against Xu Tianxi's back. He passionately instructed:
"Tianxi, Grandmaster will now guide you in operating our sect's Xuanming Meditation Method. Remember as much as you can. This is the best state for cultivation right now. Experience this process carefully."
"Alright." Xu Tianxi, feeling light-headed, tried to lift his spirits and sat cross-legged, closing his eyes to regulate his breathing, attempting to use his mind to drive the remaining Soul Power through his meridians.
At this moment, he secretly complained. When Xu Sanshi had approached earlier, he had been engrossed in introspecting his meridians. He hadn't expected his Martial Soul to forcibly draw Soul Power to protect its master. Xu Sanshi was repelled, but he himself felt terrible, as if his body had been hollowed out.
Fortunately, Xu Xiaoyun's Soul Power was at ninety-eight levels, and the Soul Power within his body could freely transform between solid, liquid, and gaseous states. As he exerted his power, an incomparably pure gaseous Soul Power immediately surged into Xu Tianxi's body through his meridians.
With this external aid, Xu Tianxi's body was like parched land receiving sweet rain. His dizzy brain became clear and bright, giving him a soaring, ethereal lightness, as if every pore in his body was responding with exhilaration.
Just then, Xu Xiaoyun's voice, like a booming bell, echoed in Xu Tianxi's mind, sounding an alarm.
"Do not indulge in this. All Grandmaster can do is activate the Soul Power within your body. You can use external help on the path of cultivation, but the process must be walked by yourself."
"Alright, Tianxi understands."
Xu Tianxi gratefully replied, then focused his mind, using his thoughts to drive strands of Soul Power, following Xu Xiaoyun's abundant Soul Power as it circulated and rotated through the meridians in his body, stimulating the potential deep within his physical self.
He had seen several basic meditation methods in the Library Pavilion, but none of their circulation routes were as intricate as Xu Xiaoyun's Xuanming Meditation Method. This Xuanming Meditation Method was more than ten times more complex, even involving some brain meridians, making the cultivation process astonishing.
Xu Tianxi was certain that without guidance from a predecessor, Soul Masters below the Soul Elder rank would find it difficult to master the Xuanming Meditation Method even with its diagrams, and even if they succeeded, they might encounter problems.
Fortunately, his current body had a good foundation. It had been nourished by several Mystic Water Pills and Black Tortoise Divine Pills. His broad and unblocked meridians had few impurities and possessed flexible elasticity, so even if a small amount of Soul Power surged through, there would be no danger.
As time passed, a black halo began to emanate from Xu Tianxi's body, as if a profound power was taking effect within him. A peculiar, intoxicating fragrance, like that of a pill, wafted out.
Excitement flickered in Yue Lao's eyes as his gaze darted back and forth between Xu Tianxi and his grandfather. He muttered to himself, "This is the Black Tortoise Divine Pill taking effect. Ancestor Xu truly put in a lot of effort."
The medicinal properties of the Black Tortoise Divine Pill were gentle and long-lasting; even ordinary people could absorb it, albeit slowly. There was only one way to accelerate its effect: assistance from a Soul Master of the Xuan Ming Lineage.
Xu Xiaoyun was the foremost person in the Xuan Ming Lineage. With his help, it was a tremendous opportunity for any genius of the current era. Yue Lao had personally witnessed Xu Xiaoyun cleanse and reshape Kong Xiyue's meridians, eradicating some of the lingering effects from consuming inferior pills from Sun Moon. This was how she became the Senior Sister of the Shrek Inner Courtyard later on.
In terms of alchemy, the Xuanming Sect could arrogantly declare that all other four nations were trash!
And this process would certainly be a long one.
In the majestic Sea God Temple in the Douluo God Realm.
A figure with aquamarine hair gently caressed an octagonal golden artifact, a satisfied glint of power in his eyes.
This was none other than the Sea God and Asura God (Blade Edge), the pure and noble Tang God King.
He gazed rapturously at this key to the God Realm's core, his eyes burning with fervor. The departure of the two God Kings of Benevolence and Evil, leaving him this key symbolizing the highest authority in the God Realm, was truly a blessing from heaven.
The newly ascended Ji Dong and Lie Yan were mediocre at best and posed no threat. The only one who could stop him from seizing power and leading the God Realm to greater heights was that old relic, the God of Destruction.
But it was no big deal. With his intelligence, Tang San only needed some time to strategize and kick this stumbling block aside.
Coincidentally, in the past few days, he had vaguely discovered a rising star on the Douluo Continent and quickly formulated a perfect plan.
Once successful, he would not only gain a good son-in-law but also bind an old friend firmly to his chariot, greatly enhancing his strength—killing two birds with one stone!
"Just wait, Destruction. Sooner or later, I will defeat you. Sooner or later, I will prove to you that this God Realm can only unleash its most magnificent brilliance under my control, Tang San..."
"A Child of Destiny, one appearing only once every ten thousand years, is about to emerge on the Douluo Continent. As long as I send Little Seven down to form a bond with him, I can naturally bring this person under my wing. Then, my ten-thousand-year plan won't have been in vain..."
Tang San gazed at the hazy lower realm, envisioning a beautiful future in his heart. He felt that his continued concern for the Douluo Continent after ascending to the God Realm was truly righteous and showed the demeanor of a senior.
Most of the talented youths on the Douluo Continent grew up listening to his legends. If that person knew he was fortunate enough to gain the favor of him, this generation's God King, and marry the God King's daughter, wouldn't he be overjoyed?
Hmm... Little Seven couldn't marry for nothing. He had to design some rigorous trials for this young talent. First, he'd let Niu Tian and Titan deal with him a few times, then have him help restore the Tang Sect, and share the benefits with Little Seven.
Finally, as his father-in-law, he would also have to personally instruct him, knocking down his arrogance, so he would know the rules and avoid offending Wu Tong...
After all, his daughter, Tang San's daughter, wasn't so easy to marry. Having enjoyed the immense fortune of being the God King's son-in-law, shouldn't he experience more trials?
"Hmm~?"
Just then, Tang San's eyelid suddenly twitched. He was surprised to find that the Child of Destiny, whom he hadn't yet pinpointed, had suddenly become even more obscured.
"Strange? What's going on? Could it be... is the Douluo Plane resisting my observation?"
Tang San pondered for a moment, then quickly locked onto the only culprit. The pleasant expression in his eyes abruptly turned cold, and he angrily said:
"Hmph! You don't know what's good for you. I was kindly trying to help a junior, and you dare to obstruct me? Truly, you are courting death!"
"If it weren't for that old geezer Destruction, I'd have my father possess you right now!"
"No matter, that Child of Destiny will definitely go to Shrek Academy, the best in the world. I've decided on this person; you can't stop me! Once I deal with Destruction later, I'll come back and settle with you, you fool who courts death!"
Meanwhile, in a certain hall filled with purplish-black Destructive Aura, a light gasp was heard.
"Strange, why was there a flash of Destructive Aura in the lower realm? It seemed to be from the Douluo Plane's direction, but that place is rich in talent and spiritual energy, so it's not surprising..."
"Alas, there are so many geniuses in the lower realm, yet so few divine positions in the heavens. It's truly a great pity. The Sea God has repeatedly opposed my proposal to expand the God Realm; I wonder what he's thinking..."