Is It a Magical Artifact or a Martial Soul?

Second Martial Soul: Azure Dragon Sword.

It was a very familiar weapon. Rather than calling it a weapon, it would be more accurate to call it a magical artifact.

Standing atop the Azure Dragon Sword, Ye Tianxing wobbled as he floated off the ground. His legs began to disobey him. Though he was not afraid of heights, everything had a first time. After trying it a few more times, he would get used to it.

Ye Tianxing discovered that as his Soul Power increased, the Azure Dragon Sword's various attributes gradually rose as well. It was the kind that could grow without adding Spirit Rings.

This was no longer a Martial Soul. It ought to be considered an independent entity.

But in a world like Douluo Continent, where Martial Souls reigned supreme, the Azure Dragon Sword's existence could only be explained as a Martial Soul.

After some testing, Ye Tianxing gained the Azure Dragon Sword's flying ability, which lasted for ten minutes. After that, his Soul Power would be completely depleted.

Moreover, under the guidance of Ye Tianxing's Soul Power, the Azure Dragon Sword's uses went far beyond that.

With the moon hanging high in the sky, Ye Tianxing yawned and returned to his room to rest.

The next morning, the familiar clang-clang-clang of the bell rang out once more.

As usual, Ye Tianxing left the dormitory and headed toward the classroom.

Everything at Spirit Hall was great, except that one had to constantly study knowledge related to Martial Souls, along with practical combat classes. As a proud Spirit Master, if you could not fight, you could not do anything.

In other words, Ye Tianxing still had a long road ahead of him.

Suddenly, a familiar figure blocked Ye Tianxing's path.

Ye Tianxing narrowed his eyes and saw that it was Li Xin.

Seeing the defiant look on his face, Ye Tianxing vaguely guessed what this was about.

"Something wrong?" Ye Tianxing asked carelessly, folding his arms.

"Don't think you're so amazing just because you have Innate Full Soul Power. Before talent and hard work, a guy like you who came out of nowhere is nothing!" Li Xin said bitterly. Yesterday, Lor Diarra's attention had been on Ye Tianxing, and that made him deeply unhappy.

Li Xin was eight years old this year and had been at Spirit Hall for two years.

Before Ye Tianxing arrived, he had always been someone Lor Diarra favored. A few Spirit Hall Elders had even considered taking him as a disciple.

But ever since Ye Tianxing had arrived yesterday, everything had changed.

Lor Diarra's neglect yesterday had kept Li Xin awake all night.

That was why he had intercepted Ye Tianxing this morning, intending to teach him a lesson.

"Stop being childish. We're about to be late." Ye Tianxing glanced at the time, somewhat anxious.

Ye Tianxing had a mild obsessive-compulsive streak. Numbers had to be even, he could not be late for class, and even the patterns on his quilt had to come in pairs.

As the seconds ticked by, Li Xin showed no sign of moving aside. Ye Tianxing was not about to indulge him.

His first Spirit Ring lit up beneath his feet, and the Withered Wood Bow appeared in his hand with a swish. While Li Xin was still dazed, Ye Tianxing drew the bow. A fierce gust of wind swept forth, instantly blasting Li Xin away and clearing a path.

Ye Tianxing put away his Martial Soul and walked straight past him as though he had never seen him. His figure gradually receded until it disappeared from sight.

"He... he actually dared to attack me!" Li Xin's teeth chattered. Still only an eight-year-old child, he had believed that a little intimidation would be enough to make Ye Tianxing, who was younger than him, back down.

He had never expected Ye Tianxing to actually make a move.

If Ye Tianxing heard that, he might laugh out loud. I even dared to shoot at the monument erected by Qian Daoliu's ancestor. And you, an eight-year-old child, think you can intimidate an adult with a twenty-five-year-old soul in a six-year-old body.

Even if my body has shrunk, my mind is still clear. I am Ye Tianxing, Douluo Continent edition.

"Ding ding ding..."

With class about to begin, Ye Tianxing arrived at the classroom right on time.

Li Xin, on the other hand, was unlucky. Not only was he late, he also limped as he walked. He was punished and made to stand at the back during class, glaring at Ye Tianxing with unfriendly eyes.

Spirit Hall Academy differed from the other academies on Douluo Continent. It was not divided into junior, intermediate, and advanced levels. In other words, it was itself an advanced academy.

Spirit Masters who graduated from here would all choose to work for Spirit Hall. Unlike graduates from other academies, they did not need to look for work. Jobs were guaranteed, and the benefits were good.

Commoners made up the majority, and many of Spirit Hall's Titled Douluo Elders had also come from commoner backgrounds.

The Elite Class Ye Tianxing belonged to was known as the cradle of Spirit Hall Academy. Spirit Masters who graduated from here would generally become high-ranking members of Spirit Hall in the future.

Therefore, some of the teachers who came here to lecture were Spirit Hall higher-ups, while others were Spirit Hall Elders. Sometimes, Pope Bibi Dong herself would even appear once or twice, selecting a few promising students to personally teach.

Just like university students, you never knew what identity your lecturer might have.

"Today, we will discuss the inheritance of Martial Souls..."

The Spirit Hall Elder lectured tirelessly. Ye Tianxing and the other students took careful notes, while Li Xin stared at Ye Tianxing from beginning to end, his eyes filled with jealousy and resentment.

"Li Xin, you answer this question."

The elder spoke casually without even raising his head.

"Li Xin."

"Li Xin?"

"Li Xin!!!"

Li Xin let out an "Ah" and finally shifted his gaze away from Ye Tianxing. Then he said tremblingly, "Teacher, could you... could you ask the question again?"

"Li Xin, being late today was one thing, but how dare you space out in class? And you're doing it while standing! What is wrong with you today? You are not allowed to leave after class! Stay behind and clean the classroom. You may leave only when you are finished!" After saying that, the Spirit Hall Elder snorted coldly and left.

Class was over, and the harsh bell sounded exceptionally pleasant at that moment.

The students scattered like a flood. Ye Tianxing glanced at Li Xin with glee before leaving as well. There were some things he needed to verify.

"Ye Tianxing, just wait! I won't let you off in the Elite Class Competition a month from now!" Li Xin gritted his teeth, then picked up a broom and began cleaning unwillingly.

Ye Tianxing had been at Spirit Hall for half a month, the same amount of time since he had arrived on Douluo Continent. He had gradually grown accustomed to everything here, including its way of life and the days without computers, phones, or LOL.

Early that morning, Ye Tianxing entered the classroom and found his classmates gathered in small groups, discussing something.

"Did you hear? The prize for the Elite Class Competition half a month from now is a Spirit Bone."

"But I heard that this Spirit Bone was originally prepared by Her Holiness the Pope to win over the Elephant Armored Sect?"

Ye Tianxing understood at once. As Radiant Feather Douluo's disciple, he knew very well that the Spirit Bone had originally been prepared for the Elephant Armored Sect in order to win them over.

This Elite Class Competition was merely going through the motions.

In Ye Tianxing's memories, there was one in the back mountain of Holy Spirit Village, but he could not set his sights on it yet. He was not strong enough. Going there now would be courting death.

But Ye Tianxing had already marked it down. That one is mine!

"Guys, which of the six great Spirit Bones of the human body is that Spirit Bone?" Ye Tianxing squeezed into the crowd and asked.

"Apparently, it's a Ten-Thousand Year Head Spirit Bone. It was originally only going to be a Right Arm Bone as the prize, but for some reason, after an elder proposed it, Her Holiness the Pope considered it for a moment before agreeing to replace it with a Head Spirit Bone."

After hearing that, Ye Tianxing said in surprise, "Could Master have intervened for me?"

Ye Tianxing vaguely remembered that several days ago, his master, Radiant Feather Douluo, had asked him, "Do you need a Spirit Bone? If you do, just say so."

"Yes." Ye Tianxing had nodded at the time, not knowing that this Elite Class Competition involved him as well.