Inheritance Soul Ring, Armament!

Dai Yutian saw that his son's Martial Soul was not the family's inherited Martial Soul. His brows furrowed slightly as he clearly made out the White Tiger shape of that gemstone-like Martial Soul. A mutated Martial Soul?

"Yichen, unfortunately, what you awakened was not the White Tiger Martial Soul. You lost our wager. From now on, you should keep your distance from the third daughter of the Zhu Family."

Faced with Dai Yutian's cold words, Dai Yichen merely smiled faintly. "Father Emperor, I haven't tested my soul power yet, have I? Besides, even if I didn't awaken the White Tiger Martial Soul, that doesn't mean I can't perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with a woman who possesses the Netherworld Spirit Cat Martial Soul, does it?"

Seeing that Dai Yichen still refused to give up, Dai Mubai snorted coldly. "Fourth Brother, do you like competing with me that much?"

Dai Yichen knew that before Dai Mubai met Tang San and the others, he was nothing more than a paper tiger. Moreover, this was the imperial palace's main hall, so Dai Mubai could not possibly make a move against him. He shot back without mercy, "Third Brother, isn't competition the rule passed down through our imperial family? Since it's competition, it shouldn't be limited to the throne alone. It also includes competing for one's other half!"

Such things had not been unheard of throughout the Star Luo Empire's history.

After ascending the throne, princes who succeeded in the competition had executed their own brothers. Yet, out of their "broad-mindedness," they gave their brothers' consorts a home—in other words, your wife becomes my responsibility!

Everyone present was of imperial blood, so they naturally understood Dai Yichen's implication. Dai Weisi could not help becoming wary as well.

Since Zhu Zhuqing had yet to awaken her Martial Soul, Zhu Zhuyun was very close to her. Naturally, she had also had some private contact with Dai Yichen.

Dai Mubai's face turned ashen, his fists clenched tightly. He could only look unwillingly at his Father Emperor.

Watching this scene, Dai Yutian not only did not stop them, but smiled with great interest. "Fine. Continue, then."

Ever since becoming the Star Luo Emperor, he had not encountered anything this interesting in a long time. He even felt that this fourth son of his was the one most like himself. His courage, bearing, and broad-mindedness all pleased him greatly.

Unfortunately, he had been born too late. Unless he possessed Innate Full Soul Power, he might still have a chance to contend with his Eldest Brother. Otherwise, without a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, his defeat was practically predetermined.

Yes, Dai Yutian did not believe this Martial Soul could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with the Netherworld Spirit Cat Martial Soul. After all, they were not even the same type of Martial Soul.

But when Dai Yichen placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, it erupted with an unprecedented radiance!

"Innate Full Soul Power!"

The old man spoke in disbelief, a trace of excitement in his eyes.

"What?!" Dai Weisi and the other two could no longer remain calm, especially Dai Mubai.

Dai Yichen was unsurprised by the result. After all, if the White Tiger Psychic Lock Martial Soul did not come with Innate Full Soul Power, wouldn't that be rather unreasonable?

He then looked up at Dai Yutian. "Father Emperor, what is your decision now?"

As soon as he spoke, the three of them all looked at Dai Yutian nervously.

Dai Yichen now felt that even if his father refused, it would not matter much.

The White Tiger Psychic Lock Martial Soul was already powerful enough, and now he had the system's help. Did Dai Mubai want to complete a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Zhu Zhuqing?

That was simply impossible!

Dai Yutian did not rush to a conclusion. Instead, he said, "Yichen, there is no need to hurry over that. First, introduce this Martial Soul of yours to us. This is the first time any of us have seen it. Such a peculiar Martial Soul has never appeared in the imperial family's history."

Dai Yichen: ...

As expected of an emperor—his considerations really were thorough. Dai Yichen had originally thought Dai Yutian would refuse outright. After all, his Martial Soul was not the White Tiger Martial Soul, and even Innate Full Soul Power went against the rules passed down from their ancestors.

The emperor and empress of the Star Luo Empire could only be a direct descendant of the Dai Family with the White Tiger Martial Soul and a woman of the Zhu Family with the Netherworld Spirit Cat Martial Soul.

It seemed that this so-called father of his wanted to see what abilities his Martial Soul possessed before making a decision.

Then, as if he had thought of something, the corner of Dai Yichen's mouth curled up slightly. Fine, then. This was the perfect opportunity to give the Inheritance Soul Ring a suitable explanation. It was perfectly reasonable for someone to awaken their Martial Soul with a Soul Ring already attached, right?

The White Tiger Psychic Lock appeared in Dai Yichen's right palm. He fastened it firmly around his left wrist, and before everyone's eyes, a yellow Soul Ring rose around him. Dai Yichen said in a deep voice, "Armor Up!"

The next moment, a set of white battle armor with a gleaming metallic sheen covered Dai Yichen's entire body. He wore a helmet shaped much like a White Tiger, with a pair of blue goggles over his eyes. Only his mouth was exposed.

"This is—" Dai Yutian shot to his feet in shock, all trace of his earlier indifference gone. His eyes were fixed on Dai Yichen's armor, as well as the Soul Ring that had just appeared!

He had only just awakened his Martial Soul, yet he already had a Soul Ring? What was going on?!

The three princes, including Dai Weisi, did not know what to say either. They stared silently at Dai Yichen with grave expressions.

"Yichen, you should give me an explanation." After recovering from his shock, Dai Yutian sat down once more, the majesty of an emperor fully on display.

Dai Yichen said calmly, "Father Emperor, my Martial Soul is called the White Tiger Psychic Lock. After using it, it can manifest a set of armor. As for this Soul Ring, it seems to be what is known as an Inheritance Soul Ring—the first Soul Ring that comes with awakening. It is also the key to summoning this armor."

Dai Yutian nodded slightly. This White Tiger Psychic Lock truly was somewhat extraordinary. "How many years is your first Soul Ring? And what abilities does this armor grant you?"

Dai Yichen smiled. "Eight hundred years. I have Father Emperor to thank for all the Whale Rubber you collected for me. At present, this armor grants me a fifty percent increase to all attributes!"

At this time, Whale Rubber was not used as a body-tempering medicinal ingredient. Instead, some nobles used it as an aphrodisiac.

After awakening his memories, Dai Yichen had found a suitable opportunity to say that this Whale Rubber seemed capable of improving a Soul Master's physique. He had asked Dai Yutian to send people to collect more hundred-year Whale Rubber for him to consume, naturally with the cost deducted from his allowance.

Upon hearing this, Dai Yutian, seated on the platform, showed a hint of delight in his eyes. "This Whale Rubber really works? It seems our imperial family will need to collect more of it in the future. It already qualifies as strategic material. Yichen, you have rendered great merit this time!"

After pondering briefly, Dai Yutian said, "In that case, today, as the Star Luo Emperor, I will make an exception for you! Although your Martial Soul is not the White Tiger Martial Soul, you likewise possess the qualifications to compete for the throne. And the third daughter of the Zhu Family will not be betrothed to your Third Brother."

Dai Mubai immediately grew anxious. "Father Emperor...!"

Dai Yutian cast Dai Mubai a cold glance. "I merely said there would be no betrothal for now. If your Martial Souls truly prove compatible later on, then find a way to make the third daughter of the Zhu Family agree. You two brothers will compete fairly!"

"Finally, I must remind you of one thing. The competition passed down in our imperial family has always been healthy. If I discover that any of you are making underhanded moves in private, do not blame me for showing no mercy!"