Hell-Level Start

The modern-style room, filled with sofas, a coffee table, and a Simmons bed, made Tuoba Xi feel as if he'd stumbled into a meticulously planned "murder mystery" scene.

If not for the incongruous ancient clothing he wore, he'd almost suspect it was a remarkably realistic role-playing game.

After his Martial Soul awakened, a flood of memories surged through his mind.

He summoned a maid and, through careful questioning and conversation, finally had to accept the harsh reality.

He had truly transmigrated, possessing the body of six-year-old Tuoba Xi.

"Xi'er…"

A call came from outside the door.

Tuoba Xi turned to see Tuoba Xi entering the room.

The boy didn't respond, simply leaning against the window, his gaze fixed on the courtyard.

The Tuoba Clan truly lived up to its name as a powerful family. In Martial Soul City, a place where land was worth its weight in gold, they owned a stunning garden of several thousand square meters—a beautiful expanse of pavilions, terraces, winding paths, and every detail exuded the grandeur of a noble house.

Tuoba Xi slowly walked over to him, asking gently, "Are you thinking about something?"

A young boy staring out the window—it piqued one's curiosity.

Most six-year-olds were carefree and playful. Few would ponder serious thoughts.

The boy nodded.

Tuoba Xi smiled indulgently and pressed, "Tell Grandpa what you're pondering."

"Living!"

"Living?"

"I'm thinking about how to safely live this life."

Listening to the boy's words, Tuoba Xi stroked his beard and chuckled, "You are my grandson, the young master of the Tuoba Clan. No one would dare harm you. Not only will you live safely, but you'll also enjoy wealth and prosperity."

The boy subtly tilted his head, his peripheral vision catching a glimpse of Tuoba Xi. Then, he continued to look at the scenery outside.

He was a transmigrator; he knew what the future held.

Soon, the Spirit Hall would be defeated, the Tuoba Clan would be massacred by the Tang Sect, and wiped from history.

Tuoba Xi deliberately asked, "What are your thoughts on Pontiff Bibi Dong?"

Tuoba Xi truthfully replied, "She was able to inherit the position of Pontiff because of the previous Pontiff's endorsement and the support of several elders. However, she secured that position through her decisive actions and strength."

"That's not what I'm asking. How much do you know about her?"

"Pontiff Bibi Dong's talent is unquestionable. Under her leadership, the Spirit Hall will surely reach new heights. I am also willing to pledge my loyalty to her."

"But what if her intentions aren't purely to lead the Spirit Hall to glory? What if she has other goals?"

"What goals?"

"I'm just saying, hypothetically. What if she has goals detrimental to the Tuoba Clan?"

"Impossible."

Tuoba Xi firmly rejected Tuoba Xi's words, earnestly advising, "Xi'er, the Tuoba Clan owes everything to the Spirit Hall. The Qian Clan and the Spirit Hall have a deep bond of friendship. Bibi Dong is the Qian Clan's daughter-in-law; they treat the Tuoba Clan with great respect!"

"Your father and I risked our lives in the Hunting Soul Squad, earning great merit. Qian Dao Liu bestowed his niece upon your father in marriage."

"Without that marriage, without the Qian Clan's Angel bloodline, how could you have awakened such a powerful Martial Soul?"

After "recovering" his memories, the boy knew that what Tuoba Xi was saying was true.

The Black Tiger Clan, the Wind Sword Clan, the Fire Leopard Clan… and the other eight clans affiliated with the Qian Clan—all coveted the Angel bloodline.

A child's Martial Soul is inherited from their parents.

Parents' talents greatly influence their children's potential.

In Soul Master families, some people go to extreme lengths to ensure their descendants are exceptionally talented.

Like Qian Xin Ji, the renowned Netherworld Murder God.

Qian Xin Ji secretly arranged for the marriage of his precious daughter—Bibi Dong, who possessed Twin Martial Souls—to ensure his descendants were exceptionally talented.

Like Ning Feng Zhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Feng Zhi married multiple times to ensure his descendants had the potential to break through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile, even marrying his cousin several years ago and having a daughter.

These so-called noble families resort to any means to achieve their goals.

Tuoba Xi's father was his direct son, and the boy's mother was Qian Dao Liu's niece. The boy's parents had died in a Hunting Soul operation a year ago.

The same year, Qian Xin Ji, the Pontiff of the Spirit Hall, passed away.

The same year, Bibi Dong, under the support of Qian Dao Liu, became the new Pontiff of the Spirit Hall.

By blood relation, the Tuoba Clan was a "royal relative" of the Spirit Hall.

Knowing the future fate of the Spirit Hall, Tuoba Xi deliberately asked, "If, hypothetically, I had to choose between you and the Spirit Hall, who would I choose?"

Tuoba Xi smiled, "Xi'er, today is a joyous occasion for you to have awakened your Martial Soul. There's no need to joke around!" Tuoba Xi turned to face Tuoba Xi, his expression serious like an old scholar, and asked again, "I'm not joking. If there were a day when you had to choose between me, Bibi Dong, the Qian Clan, or even the Spirit Hall, who would you choose?"

They say the Spirit Hall has three fools.

here's the translation:

Tuoba Yan wanted to say that the Spirit Hall had four fools.

The Gengxin City Incident saw Tuoba Xi constantly at Bibi Dong's side. Throughout his life, he had twice taken a blow meant for her.

The first time was during the Daming and Er Ming's desperate final attack, where they managed to take down the Spirit Eagle Douluo together.

When the Titan Great Ape's overwhelming energy surged towards Bibi Dong, Tuoba Xi instantly teleported in front of her, unleashing his Martial Soul True Body to form a protective shield and deflect the attack.

Bibi Dong, however, remained completely composed. She received the blow with an unruffled demeanor, clearly expecting it.

The second time was after Tang San unleashed Poseidon's Trident, severely injuring Bibi Dong. As soon as Bibi Dong's fractured body began to recover, Tang San had Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing unleash their Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Netherworld Murder God's Stinger—to attack her.

At a critical moment, it was once again Tuoba Xi, supporting an injured body to block all the attacks for Bibi Dong. This time, from Bibi Dong's eyes, it was clear she hadn't expected someone to shield her at this moment.

And Tuoba Xi didn't forget to glance at the Empress, to see if she had sustained any further injuries.

It was clearly a willing gesture.

Finally, in order to compete with Tang San in spiritual power, Bibi Dong actually came to exploit Tuoba Xi again.

Bibi Dong not only absorbed Tuoba Xi's spiritual power but also drained his life force.

If it weren't for Tuoba Xi's consent, how could he, a Title Douluo, have allowed Bibi Dong to drain his power so easily!

Tuoba Yan believed that, besides Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Hu Li Na, the Spirit Hall also had a fourth fool—Tuoba Xi.

Transmigrated into the Tuoba Clan.

It was difficult for the clan to sever ties with the Spirit Hall.

The Spirit Hall had four fools, a truly hell-level starting point.

Tuoba Xi spoke with a serious expression, his words firm: "If you want me to die, I must die. Having fed from your table, we should be loyal to the Spirit Hall. As long as it doesn't endanger you… forget it, what need have I to speak such words to a child like you?"