BUG-like Nine Heart Begonia

Master Yu Cheng answered candidly, "My Soul Power Level is currently fifteen, almost sixteen. As for my First Soul Skill..."

Before he could finish, Dugu Yan had already frowned slightly.

Fifteen?

That level was somewhat low—joining the Second Team would be difficult enough.

Wait.

Dugu Yan recalled something. The Spirit Hall notice had stated that Yu Cheng was ten years old.

A ten-year-old Level 15 soul master!

When she had been ten, her Soul Power Level had been no higher than that.

"My First Soul Skill can provide a 30% All Attribute Amplification for about half an hour. However, once the skill ends, those who received the amplification will fall into a weakened state."

Yu Cheng's voice pulled Dugu Yan back to reality.

"Thirty percent? All attributes?!"

Not only Dugu Yan—even Sun Buyu beside her could not help crying out in shock.

What did a 30% amplification to all attributes even mean?

A Soul Grandmaster with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could amplify by 30%, but they could only assist two attributes.

If the side effects were ignored, Yu Cheng was comparable to a Soul Elder with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

"Half an hour... that's enough."

A glint flashed through Dugu Yan's eyes.

She spoke solemnly. "You must join my team, Master Yu Cheng!"

With Yu Cheng's amplification, she would be fully capable of taking on two opponents alone.

After receiving support, Shi Mo would also be able to crush the remaining opponent.

This match was in the bag!

"Uh..."

Yu Cheng was somewhat surprised.

"I'm not a member of the Imperial Dou Team. Can I still take part in your internal match?"

"Teacher Qin isn't here, so my word is the rule!" Dugu Yan answered decisively.

She added, "Master Yu Cheng, once the battle begins, directly use your Soul Skill to amplify Shi Mo and me, then jump off the arena."

Yu Cheng did not answer immediately.

He rubbed his chin and began to think.

The Frenzied Seed would drain the life force of those it amplified, causing them to become weak.

But the Imperial Dou Team had a special member: Ye Lingling.

Her martial soul, the Nine Heart Begonia, was known as the number one Healing Type martial soul in the world.

If Ye Lingling continuously healed Dugu Yan and replenished the life force she expended, could that offset the Frenzied Seed's side effects and maintain the amplification indefinitely?

This idea had occurred to him on his way to the academy.

Tang San and Xiao Wu could not come to the academy, and Yu Cheng had lost two high-capacity power banks.

But with Ye Lingling's support, perhaps he could create a perpetual-motion machine after all.

"I have a suggestion."

Yu Cheng swept his gaze across the training ground before finally settling on Ye Lingling.

"I heard that the Imperial Dou Team's Healing Type soul master has the Nine Heart Begonia as her martial soul."

"My First Soul Skill excessively consumes stamina and soul power, which leads to weakness. If she works with me and continuously replenishes your life force during the amplification, perhaps the side effects can be avoided."

"Is that true?!"

Dugu Yan looked astonished.

If what Yu Cheng said was true, then the combination of him and Ye Lingling was practically perfect.

One provided All Attribute Amplification, while the other replenished lost life force.

That meant Yu Cheng could be used exactly like a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master!

And besides...

This was only his First Soul Skill.

Once he acquired his second and third Soul Rings, just how powerful would his support abilities become?

Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul?

Why had she never heard that this martial soul could be so formidable?

After the excitement subsided, Dugu Yan's thoughts returned to the matter at hand.

"Yufeng is a Flight-type Agility Attack spirit master. He's extremely fast, and I might not be able to stop him. If you or Lingling come under attack, jump off the arena immediately."

Dugu Yan's tone was calm. With a 30% All Attribute Amplification, she could take down Osler within minutes if she went all out.

Then, even in a one-against-two situation, she was still confident.

At the edge of the training ground, Dugu Yan gathered Ye Lingling and Yu Cheng together.

Ye Lingling was a slender young girl with a cool, aloof temperament. Her black clothes made her skin appear even fairer.

Her most eye-catching feature was her eyes.

Large and bright, with slightly upturned corners, they seemed to hold autumn waters within them.

"Lingling, this is Master Yu Cheng, the man who proposed the Whale Rubber Theory."

Dugu Yan introduced him.

"Master Yu Cheng, this is Ye Lingling, the current inheritor of the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul."

"Hello, Master Yu Cheng." Ye Lingling gave a slight nod.

Her voice, like her temperament, carried a faint chill.

But unlike Dugu Yan's outwardly cold yet inwardly warm pride, Ye Lingling's coldness felt more like an innate sense of distance.

"Hello, Miss Ye."

Yu Cheng nodded in greeting.

He did not waste time with small talk and went straight to the point. "Miss Ye, does the Nine Heart Begonia only heal wounds, or can it restore vitality as well?"

Ye Lingling blinked.

That small action softened her cool aura somewhat.

"It can do both."

"The Nine Heart Begonia is not merely for healing wounds. It stimulates the target's life activity, allowing the body to remain in its most vital state."

"Not only can it heal injuries, but it also provides some assistance in recovering strength and spiritual power."

Yu Cheng's heart settled.

So that was how it was.

There were countless martial souls in the world, yet the one hailed as the number one Healing Type martial soul was the Nine Heart Begonia alone.

In the original work, even Ning Fengzhi had admitted that if not for the scarcity of this martial soul, the title of number one support would have been taken by the Nine Star Begonia.

It was practically a bug-like existence.

The Frenzied Seed could steal vitality, while Ye Lingling could continuously replenish it. The plan was feasible!

Yu Cheng turned his gaze toward Dugu Yan.

Excellent.

She would be the first test subject.

On the arena.

Osler stared at Yu Cheng among the opposing lineup, his brow tightly furrowed.

What was going on?

He had been the one to suggest this three-on-three match to Yu Tianheng.

According to his plan, Dugu Yan's most likely choice should have been the Shi Mo brothers.

With him and Yufeng facing those two, they could kite them however they pleased.

But now...

"If I remember correctly, Yu Cheng only has one ring, and his martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, right?"

Osler scratched his head, trying hard to recall the announcement released by Spirit Hall.

"Boss Tianheng, what do you think?"

Osler lowered his voice and turned toward the blue-haired youth beside him.

Yu Tianheng remained calm. "The match continues. Any situation can arise on the battlefield. Do you think the enemy will act according to your expectations?"

"A martial soul like Blue Silver Grass is most likely from the Support System. Since Dugu Yan dared to let Yu Cheng take the field, his soul skill must be very powerful."

"Dugu Yan wants to fight three against one!"

Yu Tianheng had never met Yu Cheng and did not know the effects of his soul skill.

But he understood Dugu Yan.

She liked pulling unexpected moves.

Even if there was only a thirty percent chance, this woman still dared to make a move.

"Heh."

A smile tugged at Yu Tianheng's lips. He suddenly realized that Dugu Yan had successfully caught his attention.

But this time, she was bound to suffer a crushing blow.

Second floor.

VIP room.

An entire wall was made of one-way glass, allowing them to overlook the entire training grounds.

Qin Ming and the three Committee Members sat on the sofas, watching the arena with great interest.

"The young man below is Master Yu Cheng, isn't he?"

The speaker was an elderly man with white hair and beard. He was tall and thin, dressed in a dark purple robe, with a string of ebony prayer beads rolling between his fingers.

His name was Meng Shenji.

Level eighty-six, a Control System Soul Douluo.

"That's right."

Qin Ming answered respectfully.

Earlier, Dugu Yan had approached him, hoping to have Yu Cheng join the Imperial Dou Team as their theory advisor.

Qin Ming had agreed without giving it much thought.

He had also read the Whale Rubber Theory and could only sigh in admiration. Truly, youth was to be feared!

"Hm? A Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul?"

Another round, plump Committee Member said in surprise.

His name was Bai Baoshan, a level eighty-five Defense System Soul Douluo.

"A Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, yet he reached one ring at such a young age. That isn't easy. Teacher Qin, which side do you think has the better chance of winning?"

Bai Baoshan asked with a smile.

Qin Ming considered for a moment before saying gravely, "Judging from their Soul Power Levels and team composition, Yu Tianheng's group holds an absolute advantage."

In his view, Yu Tianheng, as the heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, had a steady temperament and acted with careful discipline.

As for Dugu Yan...

The granddaughter of the Poison Douluo had an unpredictable mind and loved winning through surprise.

It would be good if Dugu Yan lost this match. She was not suited for the role of captain.

Qin Ming gathered his thoughts and turned to look at the arena.