"That's Evergreen Ivy. Judging by this spiritual pressure, it's a Top Martial Soul!" Mu Lingyun felt the suppression bearing down on her Azure Lotus Martial Soul.
"I feel it too. A very strong rank suppression—at least an Eighth Rank Peak Martial Soul!" Ye Xiuxin's could also be considered a Plant Martial Soul, so naturally she felt it as well.
"It isn't merely Evergreen Ivy. This is the pinnacle among Evergreen Ivy types—the Ageless Evergreen Ivy! One of the kings among vines!" A gleam of wisdom flashed through Chen Cong's eyes.
Chen Xiaojun looked thoughtful. "Myriad Leaves Flying Flower Stream, a high-level yin-yang art that can control plants and restore their vitality. When cast, myriad leaves fly out at once, every piece sharp and menacing. It can use leaves, vine whips, and the like as weapons, and allows brief levitation.
Awakening a Vine Martial Soul really is perfectly fitting. And it's even a top-tier Martial Soul—very much Shao Siming's Martial Soul!
I don't know if it's Xiao Yi's natural gift, or caused by the Myriad Leaves Flying Flower Stream technique, or maybe that unreliable system actually came through for once."
"Second brother, in today's Soul Master World, which hidden clan inherits this Martial Soul?" Chen Yu was a little puzzled. In his memory, there was no such Martial Soul.
Top Martial Soul inheritances did not appear out of thin air. The Top Martial Souls recorded today had all evolved and mutated step by step, with traces to follow.
"None. At least, none in the information I currently have. Even in our clan's records, there is no mention of anyone in history ever awakening this Martial Soul," Chen Cong replied in a certain tone.
Chen Cong paused, carefully examined Xiao Yi's Martial Soul, then said, "Among the Top Martial Souls of Vine Martial Souls, there are only a few Evergreen Ivy types. There is definitely no Ageless Evergreen Ivy. Judging from its current performance, it seems to be at least an Eighth Rank Peak Martial Soul, and there's a high chance it's a Ninth Grade Martial Soul! And it should be a Peak Ninth Grade Martial Soul, a king-level Martial Soul!"
A so-called king-level Martial Soul was one of the very best among Martial Souls of the same kind, with a powerful ability to suppress Martial Souls of the same type.
Chen Yu and Chen Cong exchanged a glance, secretly astonished. "She actually awakened a king-level Vine Martial Soul. Is this fortune smiling on us? Is heaven blessing the Chen Clan?"
Xiao Yi began to pant a little. In truth, there was no need for the Martial Soul to enlarge to this extent. Even with the Awakening Stone's energy supporting it, it was not easy.
Seeing this, Ye Xiuxin immediately said, "Xiao Yi, use your will to put away your Martial Soul. Quickly!"
Hearing this, the Martial Soul in Xiao Yi's hand rapidly shrank, and she put it away.
Chen Xiaojun went up and held Xiao Yi's hand, saying to her, "Xiao Yi, this is an extremely outstanding Martial Soul, and it suits you very well. Now we still need to test your Innate Soul Power. Put your hand on this blue Soul Testing Ball."
As he spoke, Chen Xiaojun handed the blue crystal ball in his hand to Xiao Yi.
Chen Xiaojun had a feeling that Xiao Yi should possess extremely high Innate Soul Power.
A little uneasy, Xiao Yi placed her hand on the blue crystal ball in front of her.
The next instant, a powerful suction force came from the blue crystal ball. Xiao Yi felt her palm being tightly held, and strands of energy she had never discovered before seemed to be drawn out of her body by the blue crystal ball.
After the strands of energy in Xiao Yi's body were drawn into the crystal ball, it gradually lit up, and blue light spread outward.
Very quickly, nearly nine-tenths—almost ten-tenths—of the blue crystal ball, practically every area, lit up, blooming with a faint blue glow of indescribable beauty.
A trace of regret flashed through Chen Xiaojun's eyes, then was overtaken by fervor. He said excitedly, "Judging by the crystal ball, it's at least level nine point five Innate Soul Power."
This blue Soul Testing Ball was relatively high-grade, unlike the ordinary goods Spirit Hall used to test commoners. It could measure down to one percent.
"It's nine point eight," Chen Yu said cheerfully, his gaze toward Xiao Yi growing even gentler. Privately, he sighed. "With such high Innate Soul Power, combined with a Manifested Soul Body, this child's talent and aptitude are entirely comparable to Xiaojun's. Before becoming a Titled Douluo, she might even surpass him."
Everyone present also showed looks of envy.
In Clan Leader Chen Yu's line, Chen Yu, Chen Xun, and Chen Jianjun all had level nine Innate Soul Power, and even Chen Zhang and Chen Feng of the direct second branch were not low.
There was no need to even mention Chen Xiaojun. Even the girl they had picked up was beyond the ordinary. Top Martial Souls and extraordinarily high Innate Soul Power had appeared one after another—how could anyone not be envious?
Seven outstanding talents in one family!
"Clan Leader truly has great fortune. Even the child you adopted is this dazzling."
"Xiuxin, how are the preparations for the Awakening Feast? I'll lend you a hand."
"Sister-in-law, congratulations. Xiao Yi has given us a tremendous surprise."
"Mistress, Tianhao's second uncle sent over a fine rack of beef ribs yesterday. I'll bring it to you."
"Jianjun, Xiaojun, bring Xiao Yi out more often to play with us."
"Xiao Yi, this hair clip is very pretty. I'll give it to you."
"Master." Zhu Tianhao came in from the doorway and bowed to Chen Yu.
Chen Yu looked back, glanced behind him, then asked, "Tianhao, you're back? Where is Chen Xun?"
"Master, Hong Ye, First Master, Second Master, and the others have all returned. They're in the Ancestral Hall Council Hall. Several guests have also arrived, and First Master sent me to invite you over," Zhu Tianhao replied in his deep, resonant voice.
Second Master referred to Chen Xun's younger brother, Chen Zhang.
"Oh? Who all came?" Chen Yu felt that if they were calling him over, the visitors must carry some weight.
"Ximen Rongcheng, Yang Zhiqiang, Xue Tianming, Ma Zhibin, Ning Ze," Zhu Tianhao replied respectfully.
Chen Yu was somewhat surprised. Why had so many people come? The identities of these few were not simple.
Ancestral Hall Council Hall
Chen Hong sat in the exclusive seat on the right side of the head of the hall. The others took seats on both sides below, and servants brought in Fragrant Snow Spirit Tea.
Xue Tianming was the first to take a sip. His expression eased as he said, "The Chen Clan's Fragrant Snow Spirit Tea is truly fresh and elegant. I never tire of drinking it."
Fragrant Snow Spirit Tea was one of the ten great varieties among spirit teas. Its leaves were tightly rolled into slender, curled strips, covered in fine down, emerald green in color, with a lofty, clear fragrance, a fresh and rich taste, and tender green, even, bright leaves at the bottom.
Not only did it taste good, it also had many qualities, such as stimulating saliva and quenching thirst, clearing the mind and brightening the eyes, refreshing the spirit and waking the brain, cutting through greasiness, and aiding digestion.
More than two hundred years ago, there had been many reasons the Chen Clan moved here. Aside from the soul beast resources, one of them was Fragrant Snow Spirit Tea.
Da Lin Mountain and Shaolin Mountain were surrounded by rolling valleys at an elevation of a thousand meters, with gorges and streams, lush forests, and shrouding mist. The winters were not bitterly cold, the summers not scorching hot, and the climate stayed pleasant year-round with abundant rainfall. On top of that, the deep, loose, moist soil and these special natural conditions were not only suited to the growth of tea trees, but had also shaped the distinctive character of Fragrant Snow Spirit Tea.
Many places tried planting it, but very few survived. Though it was not exclusive to the Chen Clan, it still provided a modest boost to the Chen Clan's economy.
Every year, the Chen Clan sent some to allied forces and families. Naturally, that included the Bright Light Mirror Xue Family, where Xue Tianming belonged, and Xue Tianming happened to love this tea.
"If Brother Xue likes it, you can take a jar with you," Chen Xun replied smoothly.
"That would be excellent." Xue Tianming nodded, a look of delight appearing on his face.
"Lao Xue, you're being a little shameless, you know. And Oldest Xi Men, you lot really are something. You came to the Chen Clan for the Clan Ceremony and didn't even tell me. Good thing I flew fast enough to catch up. I haven't been here in years." Ma Zhibin's voice sounded at just the right moment, muttering and grumbling at the lot of them.
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