New Uses for the Withered Wood Bow

"After absorbing the soul bone, my mental power increased severalfold. Even my eyesight and hearing became incredibly sharp. My soul power also surged by six levels; I'm now only one level away from breaking through to level twenty. Teacher told me to settle down and rest. At Spirit Hall, I don't need to fear those demons and monsters."

Ye Tianxing lived in a bedroom arranged by the Elder Hall. As Radiant Feather Douluo's disciple, with Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls, he naturally received treatment others did not.

Ye Tianxing had already mastered all the knowledge in the textbooks. Returning to the Elite Class for cultivation would no longer be of any use.

For the time ahead, Ye Tianxing would study under the Seven Worshipers, with occasional guidance from Qian Daoliu as well.

Qian Daoliu was a master swordsman. He had once defeated Sword Douluo Chenxin's father with his sword, a level ninety-seven Super Douluo, ultimately leaving Chen Xin's father to meet a regretful end.

Radiant Feather Douluo taught him his first Martial Soul, while Qian Daoliu taught him swordsmanship for his second Martial Soul, the Azure Dragon Sword. Ye Tianxing could not find a better place than Spirit Hall, proving that he had come to the right place.

Sure enough, before half a day had passed, news that Spirit Hall had produced someone with Twin Martial Souls had spread to sects throughout the Douluo Continent. Their source was reliable:

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi, usually refined and easygoing, stared at the latest intelligence on Spirit Hall in his hand. The words "Twin Martial Souls" in particular felt unbearably glaring. He furrowed his brows and could not help sighing.

"Spirit Hall has produced a genius. Twin Martial Souls—the first is a bow, and the second is a sword."

Ning Fengzhi looked at the white-clad middle-aged man beside him and smiled bitterly. "They say Ye Tianxing effortlessly broke through the Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul's defenses with a single sword strike. Uncle Jian, what do you think?"

Sword Douluo Chenxin took the report and glanced over it. "None of those ranked among the Lower Four Sects are easy to deal with. The Diamond Mammoth's defense is extremely strong. Even I would have to spend some effort to break through it. Yet Ye Tianxing could shatter it with one strike. I have never even heard of this Azure Dragon Sword Martial Soul. I truly want to witness it for myself."

The tall, gaunt Bone Douluo Gu Rong took the report, then snorted coldly after reading it. "Don't boost others' morale while crushing our own. What kind of damned luck does Spirit Hall have? They actually encountered Twin Martial Souls, something rarely seen even once in a century. Bibi Dong alone has already given every sect on the continent a headache, and now there's another Ye Tianxing. What chance will our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have to rise in the future?"

Thinking of this, Gu Rong's expression darkened. "How about we..."

He made a throat-slitting gesture. Crack!

"No! We absolutely cannot act rashly!" Ning Fengzhi hurriedly stopped him. "His teacher is Radiant Feather Douluo of the Seven Great Worshipers, and Qian Daoliu is protecting him from above. Even if Uncle Gu could ensure there were no mistakes, the day Ye Tianxing dies would also be the day our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is destroyed!"

Spirit Hall's power was no longer merely apparent—it was common knowledge to everyone.

Just as the three of them sank into a gloomy atmosphere, a crisp, pleasant cry made a smile bloom on Ning Fengzhi's face once more.

"Daddy!"

A six-year-old girl with delicate features, dressed in a white dress, walked in. She gripped a lollipop tightly in her hand, afraid someone might snatch it away.

At the same time, in Heaven Dou City, the capital of the neighboring Heaven Dou Empire.

Sounds of smashing objects came from within the imperial palace, accompanied by waves of furious shouting.

"Spirit Hall! They've gone too far! Why do all the good things go to them? They truly don't take my Heaven Dou Empire seriously!"

The emperor's rage had been ignited. The surrounding soldiers stood silent as cicadas, not daring to make the slightest move for fear of being caught in it.

In the corridor, a tall young man with snowy skin, a jade-like face, and tousled golden hair slowly approached.

The Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.

Qian Renxue's perfect disguise.

She had already received news of everything that had happened in Spirit Hall. After being away from home for so many years, she had not expected something so interesting to occur.

Bibi Dong's setback put her in a much better mood.

If she had the chance, she wanted to meet this Ye Tianxing herself.

But for now, she still had to soothe the anger of this so-called Father Emperor of hers. It was nothing more than the old line: "Don't be angry; it's bad for your health."

Spirit Hall had not existed for only a day or two, and the emperor had not been throwing tantrums for only a day or two. She was used to it.

If he suddenly died of rage one day, that would be what Xue Qinghe truly needed.

"Please calm your anger, Father Emperor," Xue Qinghe said lightly.

Ye Tianxing, who was in Spirit Hall, knew nothing of everything happening outside.

He learned much from following the Seven Worshipers. His use of the Withered Wood Bow became increasingly adept, and his swordsmanship improved along with it. Under the guidance of Qian Daoliu, a grandmaster of the sword, Ye Tianxing's progress was visible to the naked eye.

"Mimetic Cultivation Environment."

That day, Ye Tianxing came here on the advice of his teacher, Radiant Feather Douluo.

The Mimetic Cultivation Environment simulated the habitats of Spirit Beasts for Spirit Masters to cultivate in.

Most unaffiliated Spirit Masters would never encounter such a place. It was a feature found only in Advanced Spirit Master Academies.

That was precisely why Shrek Academy Soto City Branch had set out for Heaven Dou Royal Academy back then.

The place Ye Tianxing came to simulated Wind Thunder Gorge. Lightning surrounded the area. If Spirit Masters without lightning attributes entered, they would suffer serious injuries at best and be crippled at worst.

Ye Tianxing had the Withered Wood Bow and the protection of the Azure Dragon Sword. Several elders also stood guard outside, so he was not afraid.

Upon entering, crackling currents exploded beside his ears.

Ahead lay a narrow gorge, where wind and thunder intertwined and fierce winds howled. It would not be easy to traverse.

The reason Ye Tianxing chose this place first was simply because he had read too many novels in his previous life. They said heavenly lightning could temper the body, so he wanted to give it a try.

As he thought this, a boom rang out, and a bolt of lightning as thick as a thumb crashed down.

Ye Tianxing drew the Withered Wood Bow, intending to duel the lightning.

To his surprise, something miraculous happened. The lightning did not harm Ye Tianxing. Instead, it merged into the bow.

Under Ye Tianxing's incredulous gaze, the Withered Wood Bow began to undergo a tremendous transformation.

The bow body, originally made of withered wood, turned blazing hot. Purple lightning formed a new bow body, crackling and popping. It looked far cooler than the Withered Wood Bow.

This drastic change stunned Ye Tianxing, then filled him with delight.

If the Withered Wood Bow could absorb lightning and change shape, then its effects had to be impressive.

Ye Tianxing left the Mimetic Cultivation Environment. Under the somewhat astonished gazes of the elders, he drew the bow. A bowstring made of electric light appeared, condensing into an arrow of lightning.

Lightning coiled around the crooked arrow shaft, but its power was astonishing.

Look—the bird flying overhead did not even leave behind feathers. It was reduced directly to ash.

After making this discovery, Ye Tianxing chose not to remain in Wind Thunder Gorge. Instead, he went to another cultivation environment.

A lava region.

Ye Tianxing submerged the Lightning Bow in magma. Sure enough, flames surged forth, and a new Flame Bow appeared.