Contracted Soul Beasts, First Steps into the Academy (4K)

The afterglow of the grand event of the Martial Soul Awakening had not yet faded, and the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan of Dragon City was still immersed in the joy of their Young Sect Master's two children displaying unparalleled talents. However, for Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan, this was only the beginning of their children's long journey to becoming Soul Master. The real cultivation had only just begun.

A few days later, Ye Zhilan personally went to the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest and found Gu Yuena, who was cultivating there in Secluded Cultivation. The two close friends, who shared the same ideals in the Way of Beast Taming, exchanged pleasantries upon meeting. Hearing that Ye Zhilan wished to find suitable contract partners for Yunting and Yunyao, Gu Yuena naturally offered her full assistance.

With his absolute control and deep understanding of the Soul Beast race, he quickly found two juvenile Soul Beast with excellent bloodlines, great potential, and temperaments relatively suitable for newborn soul children.

The one chosen for the eldest Yu Yunting, was a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon cub with extremely pure blood and eight hundred years of Cultivation Level! Although this dragon was not yet an adult, its scales and claws were already showing their power, its body was crackling with electric arcs, and its dragon eyes shone with an arrogance and agility that did not match its age.

Gu Yuena said that this dragon has a rich True Dragon Bloodline. If the contractor has enough talent and bloodline, and carefully nurtures it with the power of the contract, it may be able to revert to its ancestral bloodline and become a true Thunder Sacred Dragon once its cultivation Cultivation Level through ten thousand years! Its potential is self-evident.

The one chosen for his beloved Yu Yunyao, was an 800-year-old "Star-Eating Vine". The Star-Eating Vine is known for its incredibly tough and exceptionally sharp vines, which are adept at Entanglement and strangulation. Even more terrifying is that it possesses a Devouring Innate Ability, which allows it to absorb energy from the creatures it Entanglement and devours, as well as other substances, and convert it into nutrients for its own growth. Its strength is far greater than that of ordinary Soul Beast.

In addition, its Life Force is extremely tenacious, and it can survive in various extreme environments, making it a top predator among Plant Spirit Beast! Ye Zhilan's own Seventh Soul Ring originated from a Star-Eating Vine that was over 40,000 years old, and she was well aware of its potential and power.

However, top-tier Soul Beast possess their own pride, and even when young, they are not easily tamed. A contract requires the consent of both parties, especially for the proud Dragon Clan and the ferocious Star-Eating Vine; forcing them will only backfire.

The contract ceremony was held in a secluded valley Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest. Yu Yuanchen also quietly accompanied the ceremony, hiding in the shadows to protect the ceremony, while handing over the reins to his wife.

The first to form a contract was Yu Yunyao and the Star-Eating Vine. The Star-Eating Vine seedling was dark purple all over, with winding vines that emitted a faint suction force and a fierce aura. If an ordinary Soul Master got close, their Soul Power would probably become slightly agitated.

Following her mother's usual teachings, Yu Yunyao concentrated her mind and tried to establish communication with the Star-Eating Vine through her Martial Soul. A soft and Life Force emerald green light rippled from the little girl's body, and the phantom of the white and gold Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia Crab quietly bloomed, spreading an aura of noble status originating from the Life Origin.

Unable to engage in clear spiritual dialogue like a high-level Soul Master, she could only convey vague messages of friendliness, acceptance, and mutual growth. At the same time, she mobilized her meager Soul Power and gently brushed it across the leaves of the Star-Eating Vine. The Soul Power, imbued with Life Force, made the Star-Eating Vine tremble slightly in comfort. The previously restless Star-Eating Vine swayed gently, and the fierce aura receded like a tide.

A thousand years ago, Plant Spirit Beast were not yet sentient and acted mostly on instinct. The "King of Immortal Herbs" status contained in the Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia has a natural deterrent effect on most plants, almost like bloodline suppression.

Yu Yunyao closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly as she tried to concentrate. Although she was young, her Martial Soul was connected to her mind, and the light of the Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia grew even warmer, like a mother's embrace, gently enveloping the Star-Eating Vine. A pure Life Aura and a comforting thought were transmitted through the invisible connection.

The trembling of the Star-Eating Vine gradually subsided, and the dark purple vines tentatively stretched forward, touching the emerald halo. Although it was not very intelligent, it could instinctively sense that this aura was very beneficial to its growth and that it meant no harm. After a moment, it finally lowered its guard, and the vines took the initiative to Entanglement around Yu Yunyao's slender wrist, and a faint but clear sense of closeness and submission was fed back to it.

The contract formation glowed with a soft light, enveloping the person and the vine. The process went unexpectedly smoothly; in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the contract was complete! A deep yellow Soul Ring detached from the Star-Eating Vine's origin and merged into Yu Yunyao's body, becoming her First Soul Ring. The moment the Soul Ring took shape, Yu Yunyao's Soul Power fluctuations surged dramatically, breaking through to level thirteen!

The Star-Eating Vine, however, appeared somewhat withered, having shrunk in size. Entanglement Yu Yunyao's wrist like a delicate purple bracelet, needing time to absorb Soul Power in return to restore its Origin Qi.

"Success!" Ye Zhilan and Gu Yuena exchanged a smile. Yu Yunyao opened her eyes, looking curiously at her "new partner" on her wrist. Sensing a faint connection, a joyful smile appeared on her face.

Next, it was Yu Yunting's turn. Facing the proud and arrogant Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon cub, the process was much more complicated.

Dragon Clan are naturally proud, and this pure-blooded Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was no exception. Even though it sensed the faint, overwhelming pressure of the Thunder Sacred Dragon Bloodline emanating from Yu Yunting's body, a power far superior to its own, it only slightly restrained its arrogance. Raising its head high, it let out a deep Dragon Roar, its meaning clear: You want me to submit? Show me your skills!

Yu Yuanchen nodded slightly from the shadows. Such was the nature of the Dragon Clan; only strength could earn them respect.

"Ting'er," Ye Zhilan said to her son, "It wants to see your strength. Fight it all, let it see if you are worthy to be its partner!"

Yu Yunting's face was tense, but his eyes burned with excitement. He nodded heavily and shouted, "Thunder Sacred Dragon, possess me!"

Boom! A burst of Purple-Gold Lightning erupted! Although his Soul Power was only at level ten, the moment the pure and noble Thunder Sacred Dragon Martial Soul possessed him, the powerful Dragon Might still made the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon cub opposite him tremble, a trace of fear flashing in its eyes. This kind of pressure originating from the depths of his bloodline was not fake!

Without a word, Yu Yunting charged forward, his small fist Entanglement with electricity. Although he was only six years old, his foundation had been honed by his father since childhood, and his physical abilities far surpassed those of his peers. If he encountered ordinary Hundred-Year Soul Beast, such as the Wind Baboon, who had almost killed a god, he would have the strength to fight back.

"Roar!" Despite being startled by the pressure of its bloodline, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon remained calm and roared as it attacked with its claws crackling with blue lightning! Although it had only eight hundred years of Cultivation Level, its Dragon Clan body was incredibly strong, with power and speed far exceeding those of other Soul Beast of the same level, not to mention its thick hide and tough flesh!

Bang! Boom!

Fists and claws collided, sparks flying! Yu Yunting groaned, his small body sent flying backward, rolling several times on the ground before regaining his balance, his hands trembling slightly. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, on the other hand, only swayed slightly, leaving a few white marks on its scales.

The difference in Cultivation Level is simply too great! Although Yu Yunting has a top-tier Martial Soul and a solid foundation, the difference in Cultivation Level is still real. Moreover, even though the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Cultivation Level, it is still a force that ordinary Soul King would never be able to defeat, let alone Yu Yunting at this moment.

His subsequent attacks, whether Thunder Power or close-quarters combat, were all easily neutralized by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, which possessed greater strength, faster speed, and a solid defense. Had it not been for the natural suppression of the Thunder Sacred Dragon Bloodline that made the opponent hesitant, he would have already been defeated.

In the end, Yu Yunting's Soul Power was exhausted, his Martial Soul dissipated, his face was pale, and he leaned on his knees, panting heavily. Although he did not give up, he was no longer able to fight.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon let out a low growl tinged with smugness, looking down at Yu Yunting. The arrogance in its eyes had not diminished, but a hint of recognition had appeared deep within them. Although it had won, it clearly sensed the terrifying potential of its opponent's Martial Soul. Moreover, it could also perceive the benefits brought by the contract—a temptation that could accelerate its growth and purify its bloodline.

Gu Yuena stepped forward at the opportune moment, and after exchanging words with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon for a moment, she transmitted her voice to Ye Zhilan and Yu Yuanchen, who was hiding in the shadows. "It agrees to the contract, but until this boy's strength reaches a level that it acknowledges, it will not completely obey its commands, but will only provide some power to help him cultivate and grow."

Yu Yuanchen secretly transmitted his voice. "That's right. The Dragon Clan has a proud spirit, so it should be so. The contract is supposed to be mutually beneficial, not a master-servant relationship. When Ting'er is strong enough, he will naturally be able to subdue it."

Ye Zhilan nodded and relayed the message to Yu Yunting. Although the little guy was unwilling, he knew that this was the best outcome at the moment, and gritted his teeth and agreed.

The contract formation lit up again. This time, the process was slightly sluggish, but the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon ultimately did not resist, and a deep yellow Soul Ring merged into Yu Yunting's body. His Soul Power also surged to level thirteen! The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon let out a low roar and returned to its nest to fall into a deep sleep to recover, clearly the condensation of the Soul Ring had greatly consumed it.

At this point, both children had formed contracts with Soul Beast and officially embarked on the path of becoming First-Ring Soul Master. Ye Zhilan looked at her children with a sense of satisfaction. Over the past six years, she and Gu Yuena had continuously improved the Beast Taming Contract System, which was far beyond its initial stages.

After a high-level Soul Master forms Equal Contract with Soul Beast, the Soul Master gains powerful assistance, and the duration of their Soul Ring can increase as the contracted beast's Cultivation Level improves! The Soul Beast can also accelerate its growth by helping the Soul Master cultivate, saving it thousands or even tens of thousands of years of arduous cultivation, making it a win-win situation.

However, the promotion of this method was not smooth sailing. Humans and Soul Beast had a long history of grudges and it was difficult to build trust. Although the Spirit Hall vigorously promoted it and Support System Soul Master such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School responded positively (their combat power was weak, and contracting a powerful Soul Beast would undoubtedly greatly improve their survival and support capabilities), the vast majority of Battle Soul Master still held a wait-and-see attitude or even rejected it.

After all, hunting Soul Beast to obtain Soul Ring is a tradition that has continued for tens of thousands of years, and the concept is deeply rooted. In addition, the Ferocious Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest are afraid that the Silver Dragon King will be discovered by the Divine Realm, so they only represent the Soul Beast by disguising themselves as the reclusive Myriad Beast Sect, which lives in seclusion in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Since no one knew the details of the Myriad Beast Sect before, most people did not trust it much. However, with Yu Yuanchen standing up for Ye Zhilan, they still maintained a state of half-belief and half-skepticism.

Ye Zhilan and Gu Yuena also knew that this matter could not be rushed, and that they could only prove its superiority through time and practice, and subtly change people's perceptions.

With the contract settled, the two children had reached the age where they should receive a systematic education. Although Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan were the best teachers themselves, they knew that children's growth was not something that could be achieved in isolation. Interacting with peers, experiencing a wider world, and going through the trials of group living were equally important.

"Ting'er, Yao'er," Yu Yuanchen called his children to his side after dinner that evening and asked gently, "You are both now First-Ring Soul Master, it's time for you to go to school. There are sect academies in Dragon City with excellent teachers; on the continent, there are also famous schools such as the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and the Five Elements Academy. Or... would you like to go to the Tianxing Martial Arts Academy?"

Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao exchanged a glance, and almost simultaneously spoke, their small faces brimming with longing and determination:

"Dad, Mom, we're going to ' Tianxing Martial Arts Academy '!"

This answer did not surprise Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan. Tianxing Martial Arts Academy was founded by Yu Yuanchen himself, bringing together the essence of Martial Way on the continent, advocating the founding spirit of "As Tianxing vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement", and is also a place for the direct inheritance of Martial Way.

The two children, having been exposed to martial arts since childhood, yearned for the Martial Way their father had created and longed for the legendary academy.

"Good." Yu Yuanchen's eyes showed approval. "Since you have chosen Tianxing Academy, you must remember the school motto. Within the academy, regardless of background, only character, perseverance, and strength matter. Although you are my children, Yu Yuanchen, you must abide by the academy rules, cultivate diligently, love your classmates, and never bully the weak or act based on your family's influence. Can you do that?"

"Yes!" The two little ones puffed out their chests and shouted.

Ye Zhilan also gently advised, "College life is different from home. You need to learn to take care of yourself and get along with others. If you encounter any problems, you can ask your teachers or discuss them with your classmates. Your parents will visit you often, but ultimately, you have to walk your own path."

"I understand, Dad."

The next day, the sky was clear and the air was crisp. Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan personally escorted their two children to the gate of the magnificent "Tianxing Martial Arts Academy," located a hundred miles east of Dragon City, nestled against the mountains and beside the water.

The academy had already received the message, and a Vice Dean personally came out to greet them. Looking at the pair of exquisitely beautiful Dragon-Phoenix Twin with clear and bright eyes, who were already First-Ring Soul Master, the Vice Dean secretly admired them and became even more respectful.

Enrollment procedures were completed, dormitories were assigned (Yu Yuanchen insisted that his children live with ordinary students to experience communal living), and academy uniforms and basic training manuals were distributed... everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

Finally, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan stopped beneath the giant monument inscribed with the nine powerful characters "As Tianxing, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement."

"Go on." Yu Yuanchen patted his son's shoulder and then ruffled his daughter's hair. "Cultivate diligently. Remember, we will always be your support, but true strength comes from within."

"Goodbye, Mom and Dad!" Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao waved goodbye to their parents reluctantly, turned around, and with firm steps, joined the group of young men and women from all over the mainland who were full of dreams, heading towards a new world full of challenges and opportunities that belonged to them.

Watching their children's figures gradually disappear into the distance, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with concern, expectation, and boundless trust.

"The children have grown up." Ye Zhilan nestled on her husband's shoulder, sighing softly, her eyes filled with both reluctance and joy.

"Young eagles must eventually leave the nest to soar through the sky." Yu Yuanchen put his arm around his wife's shoulder, his gaze distant. "Our path, their path, has only just begun."