Resolute Opposition

"Adamantine Ring!"

"Group support soul skill. It places an Adamantine Ring around the target, increasing their strength by 20%. The enhancement will also rise along with my Soul Power Level, increasing by 1% per level!"

Tang Yuehua spoke again, this time explaining the effects of her soul skill in detail.

Even Tang Yuehua herself had not expected her soul skill to be a support-type one.

She had previously thought the same as Tang Xiao and the others. Since her martial soul had mutated from the Clear Sky Hammer, it should still have been an assault-type martial soul no matter what.

Who would have thought that her martial soul was actually a support-type martial soul?

Still, Tang Yuehua was not disappointed. She was already overjoyed simply to be able to cultivate, level up, and obtain soul rings.

Not to mention that her soul skill seemed quite powerful. Its support effect was actually identical to that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the strongest support-type martial soul on Douluo Continent.

Of course, only the First Soul Skill was identical. What came afterward was still unknown.

"A support martial soul? Little Sister, your martial soul is actually a support martial soul!"

"How could this be? Your martial soul clearly mutated from the Clear Sky Hammer..."

After hearing Tang Yuehua describe the effects of her soul skill again, Tang Hao immediately cried out loudly, unable to accept it.

In his eyes, the Clear Sky Hammer was the strongest assault-type martial soul. Since his sister's martial soul had mutated from the Clear Sky Hammer, it should have been an assault-type martial soul as well, not some weak support-type martial soul.

Yes, he simply looked down on support-types!

"What do you know, Hao Zi? Since it's a martial soul mutation, anything is possible!"

"And Little Sister's martial soul isn't weak at all. The effect of her soul skill is even more astounding..."

"This is wonderful. It won't just be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect that possesses a powerful support-type martial soul now. Our Clear Sky Sect has one too!"

"And Little Sister's martial soul doesn't have the same flaw as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Surpassing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in the future won't be a problem!"

Unlike Tang Hao, Tang Xiao's eyes gleamed after hearing about Tang Yuehua's martial soul.

He knew perfectly well how powerful Tang Yuehua's support ability was. It had the same support effect as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! Among most enhancement-type support martial souls in the Soul Master World, the First Soul Skill only provided a 5% to 10% boost.

"In the future, our Clear Sky Sect will not only possess the number one Tool Martial Soul in the world, but also the strongest support-type martial soul!"

"Haha, Heaven truly favors our Clear Sky Sect!"

Tang Xiao could not help laughing out loud by the end.

"Little Sister's martial soul is actually that amazing?"

Only then did Tang Hao realize how powerful Tang Yuehua's martial soul was, and he was immediately astonished.

"Of course. Our Clear Sky Sect does not lack assault-type martial souls, but it greatly lacks a support-type martial soul like Little Sister's!"

"Besides, Little Sister has Innate Soul Power Level 9 and even possesses an Innate Domain. She will definitely surpass the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future!"

Tang Xiao said with a smile.

"Little Sister, you've given the sect another enormous surprise!"

"Let's return to the sect now. Once Father and the others learn about this, they'll surely be overjoyed as well!"

Then Tang Xiao turned around, patted Tang Yuehua on the head, and praised her with a smile.

"Alright!" Tang Yuehua nodded with a smile.

She also knew that her martial soul was actually very good, so she did not feel disappointed.

"Elder Brother, then let's first return to our academy and bring Gu Ziyi along. We should invite him to return to the sect with us!" Tang Yuehua then reminded her elder brother not to forget about inviting Gu Ziyi.

However, after hearing Tang Yuehua's words, Tang Xiao's smiling expression immediately turned serious.

"Little Sister, don't mention inviting your classmate again. With his talent, he is not qualified to join our Clear Sky Sect. Wouldn't you agree?"

Tang Xiao stared straight into Tang Yuehua's eyes as he spoke with utmost seriousness.

He had not intended to invite Gu Ziyi in the first place. Now that he knew Tang Yuehua's martial soul was such a powerful support-type martial soul, he was even less willing to invite Gu Ziyi.

Since such a powerful support-type martial soul had appeared in their Clear Sky Sect, they had to ensure that it was passed down.

And if a powerful martial soul was to be inherited, the choice of partner was of paramount importance.

The stronger the partner's aptitude, the better.

This was because a soul master's descendants generally inherited an aptitude averaging that of both parents.

If the parents had Innate Soul Power Levels 9 and 7, then their descendants would generally have Innate Soul Power Level 8.

The exact figures might not have been entirely accurate, but if a powerful soul master married a commoner, their descendants would generally not have Innate Soul Power exceeding Level 5.

Therefore, after realizing how important Tang Yuehua's martial soul was to the Clear Sky Sect, he was even less willing to allow Tang Yuehua to be with Gu Ziyi.

Not even the possibility of it was acceptable.

"But didn't you agree before, Elder Brother?"

Tang Yuehua immediately grew anxious upon hearing Tang Xiao's words.

She did not understand why her elder brother had suddenly changed his mind about something he had already agreed to.

Moreover, Tang Xiao's stern gaze seemed capable of seeing through her thoughts, making her feel flustered.

But no matter what, she still had to keep trying.

"Yes, Elder Brother, didn't Father tell us that we had to bring that kid back?"

Tang Hao also looked at his elder brother in confusion and questioned him.

Only Bai Lu's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Tang Xiao, she felt uneasy. Had Big Cousin discovered something? "That was before we understood his talent. Now that we know how talented he is, there's no need for our Clear Sky Sect to invite him!"

"Giving him the soul bone is already enough to repay the favor our little sister owes him. Our sect doesn't need to give him anything more!"

"Isn't that right, little sister?"

Tang Xiao answered Tang Hao first, then stroked Tang Yuehua's head as he continued.

When he said that they did not need to give Gu Ziyi anything more, he deliberately paused. He believed his little sister understood what he meant.

Gu Ziyi could have the soul bone, but not his sister.

If Tang Yuehua still did not understand, then he could only spell it out directly.

"I..."

Tang Yuehua understood Tang Xiao's words at once and was left speechless.

For a moment, Tang Yuehua was stunned. She had not expected her elder brother to see through her.

"Elder Brother, is it really impossible?"

Only then did Tang Yuehua look at Tang Xiao with pleading eyes, making one last hopeful request.

"No!"

Tang Xiao refused coldly and decisively.

Although he wanted to indulge his little sister and spare her the pain, this was absolutely out of the question.

"...Elder Brother, I'm begging you, alright? I already invited him, and he already agreed. I can't go back on my word!"

Tang Yuehua's face turned slightly pale. Then she stepped forward, grabbed Tang Xiao's arm with both hands, and pleaded again.

"Exactly, Elder Brother, honestly!"

"We can't let our little sister go back on her word, can we?"

Tang Hao could not stand watching any longer and could not help reprimanding Tang Xiao.

"If I agree, our little sister will be stolen away by him!"

Tang Xiao shot Tang Hao an irritated glare and simply said it outright.