Chapter 209: A Second Martial Soul — A Higher Starting Point, A Higher Ceiling
The closest individuals to Lin Qingmo's era who had become gods were none other than the Shrek Seven Devils, Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong.
After them came Huo Yuhao, ten thousand years later.
When Lin Qingmo thought of Huo Yuhao, his gaze sharpened.
"Huo Yuhao had opportunities even greater than Tang San and an even more overpowered starting point. Logically speaking, he absolutely had the qualifications to inherit a God King position."
Starting with a million-year soul ring; the otherworldly demigod Electrolux, a second martial soul; numerous fierce beast soul rings; and soul bones…
Huo Yuhao's starting point was Tang San's endpoint.
Yet, such a heaven-defying Huo Yuhao was leashed by Tang San, ultimately inheriting only the first-class god position of the God of Emotions.
One had to know; Huo Yuhao didn't rely on faith. In the God Realm, he nearly pushed the God of Emotions position to the level of a God King.
Meanwhile, Tang San's Sea God position reaching God King level was achieved through repeatedly deepening the Sea God's legend and influence across the Douluo Continent, stacking it through faith.
What was even more outrageous was that even by Douluo Continent IV, Tang San's Sea God legend had never faded.
Huo Yuhao clearly had greater talent than Tang San.
Unfortunately, he became a dog.
Lin Qingmo looked down on Huo Yuhao's voluntary submission.
But his growth path still held reference value.
For example, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's ability to grant a second martial soul.
"If I can obtain a second martial soul, then my growth ceiling will undoubtedly be much higher."
One Blue Silver Grass martial soul following the path of life and one ultimate ice-attribute martial soul.
Whether breaking into higher realms or striving for better god positions, it would all become easier.
It would even give him greater confidence to create his own god position.
However, this also came with problems.
For instance, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm possessed ice and spiritual attributes, which did not align with his life path.
If he wanted its soul ring, he could only choose it as his seventh soul ring.
The seventh soul ring represented the Martial Soul True Body.
This soul ring didn't depend on bloodline, only on the age of the soul beast.
The higher the age, the stronger the Martial Soul True Body.
And as a million-year soul beast, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was undoubtedly the oldest soul beast on the Douluo Continent.
Then, if it became his seventh soul ring, it would definitely grant the most powerful Martial Soul True Body.
But the biggest problem right now was that he couldn't find the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
Based on the timeline,
At this moment, it might still be in the Extreme North.
Or it might have already been captured by the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest, turned into a "power bank" to replenish soul power.
If it was still in the Extreme North, he still had a chance to find it.
But if it had already been taken into the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest,
Then, with his current strength, he had no chance of getting close.
Beneath the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest, there are fierce beasts with cultivation exceeding one hundred thousand years.
And there was also Di Tian, the strongest being on the continent.
If he went in, he would just be delivering himself as food.
After a moment's thought, he reopened the chat group.
[Dad Douluo]: Guys, I've thought of a way to improve. It might let me acquire a second martial soul postnatally.
[Dad Douluo]: With twin martial souls, whether it's breaking into higher realms or striving for better god positions, I'll have a much greater chance.
[Dad Douluo]: Help me analyze whether this method is feasible.
The moment the message was sent, the group fell silent.
Less than two seconds later, the chat exploded.
[Tyrant Dragon Mom]: Acquire a second martial soul postnatally? Martial Souls awaken innately—how could one possibly obtain one later?
[Little Witch]: Twin martial souls… the only known ones are Pope Bibi Dong and Tang San, both awakened innately. You can get one later, too?
[Big-Chested Kitty]: I've never heard of it either.
…
Inside the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong looked at the message on the panel, her brows instantly furrowing.
"Acquiring a second martial soul postnatally… Does such a secret method even exist on the Douluo Continent?"
She set down her scepter, her body leaning forward slightly, her gaze filled with gravity.
As one of the top twin martial soul possessors on the continent, she understood better than anyone how rare and precious they were.
A martial soul was an imprint deep within the soul, determined from the moment of birth.
After the innate awakening, it was impossible for it to change.
Acquiring a second martial soul afterward?
That was simply impossible.
…
Inside the carriage, Qian Renxue's pupils contracted slightly as she read the messages.
When it came to twin martial souls, she immediately thought of Bibi Dong.
That woman possessed them innately.
"Acquiring a second martial soul postnatally… What does that even mean? Can a martial soul undergo a second acquired awakening?"
Her heart was filled with doubt.
She stared closely at the panel, waiting for Lin Qingmo's explanation.
If such a method truly existed, it must be in her grasp.
…
[Dad Douluo]: Don't get too excited. I'm not saying there's a universal method for casually gaining a second martial soul postnatally.
[Dad Douluo]: I'm talking about the method used by Huo Yuhao, the protagonist of Unrivaled Tang Sect.
[Dad Douluo]: After the million-year soul beast Tianmeng Ice Silkworm sacrifices itself, it can cause a second martial soul to be born deep within the recipient's soul, one that shares its ice attribute.
[Dad Douluo]: I'm still considering whether this method is feasible. Can any of you look up whether, during Tang San's era, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was in the Extreme North or the Star Dou Great Forest?
[Tyrant Dragon Mom]: ???
[A Rogue Rabbit]: ...
[Yan Zi]: This… is way too bizarre.
…
Everyone was shaken by this revelation.
A million-year soul beast had already exceeded the limits of their understanding of soul beasts.
Let alone one that could grant a second martial soul postnatally.
This completely overturned the entire martial soul system of the continent.
[Green Grass Mom]: A million-year soul beast…
Inside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
The increasingly vibrant Blue Silver Grass swayed under the sunlight, its emerald leaves shimmering.
Ah Yin felt a trace of regret.
She had thought granting a second martial soul was an effect unique to a million-year soul beast.
If she were one, she would naturally be willing to help Ah Qing.
Unfortunately, she had not yet recovered to the hundred-thousand-year cultivation level.
"If only I could bring Ah Qing back to the Blue Silver Forest."
Ah Yin knew she might never become a million-year soul beast.
But if she could return to the Blue Silver Forest, she could still help Ah Qing.
She pondered how to hint to Lin Qingmo that she had stabilized herself through the treasured land of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
…
"Is Ah Qing asking for help?"
Bibi Dong's gaze deepened.
Even though the matter of the million-year Tianmeng Ice Silkworm granting a second martial soul shocked her as well,
What she cared about more was Lin Qingmo seeking assistance.
From the looks of it, he believed that people from another world could use some method to locate the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
However, Lin Qingmo would likely be disappointed.
Bibi Dong was almost certain that all members of the chat group were from this world.
No one could truly help him.
Still, she had to at least put on a show.
Bibi Dong sighed softly. It seemed she would have to take action herself.
Thus, she replied in the chat group.
[The Pope Herself]: Ah Qing, leave this matter to me. I'll help you investigate it.
End of Chapter
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