[Ding—]
[Martial Soul Evolution in progress—]
Along with the notification in his mind, Ao Yao instantly released his Martial Soul. An unremarkable little pearl appeared before him.
Immediately afterward, a dazzling beam of light shot skyward, piercing the heavens.
Ao Yao was bathed in golden light, warmth spreading through his body as his Soul Power rapidly surged. At the same time, the ordinary pearl floating before him began to undergo an incredibly wondrous transformation.
The pearl, which had been completely dull and even seemed full of impurities, appeared to take on a golden sheen. It radiated a gentle glow as its impurities slowly faded away, until they disappeared completely.
A moment later, another beam of light shot skyward.
But unlike the sacred, purifying golden light from before, this second beam was an alluring purple, and its aura brimmed with destruction and ruin.
Soft halos intertwined with gauzy clouds, shrouding the Divine Realm.
Tang San strolled through the clouds, a faint smile playing on his lips. He had been in an excellent mood lately.
Everything was going according to plan.
Everything in the lower realm was under his control, and everyone was moving steadily along the path he had laid out for them.
Once he completed his plan, he would become the undisputed ruler of Douluo Star—and then of the entire Divine Realm!
The next instant, an image of a figure wreathed in purple light appeared in Tang San's mind.
The smile vanished from Tang San's face, replaced by a dark expression.
Destruction... You've opposed me time and again. Once my plan succeeds, let's see how you'll stop me then!
Tang San took a deep breath, and his confident, all-knowing expression returned. He couldn't help looking toward Douluo Star, but the moment he did, his brows knitted together, his expression grave.
For some reason, Douluo Star, which he could usually observe at will, had suddenly grown blurry. It was as if a layer of gray mist had enveloped it, completely blocking his probing.
Why was this happening?
Could something have changed in the lower realm?
Tang San's heart clenched.
His Ten-Thousand-Year Plan was at stake. He would never allow anyone to ruin it!
This had better not be someone secretly causing trouble. If I catch you... you'll have a death wish!
A sharp glint flashed in Tang San's eyes, but he didn't lose his composure. Instead, he began to sense things carefully.
Before long, Tang San let out a quiet breath of relief.
Whatever had changed, as long as the fortune surrounding Huo Yuhao remained unchanged, it was fine.
Nothing else mattered.
By his reckoning, Huo Yuhao would soon be joining the Tang Sect. Once he did, Tang San was confident he could turn him into a docile watchdog!
Still... that thing like gray mist blocking his view really was a troublesome matter.
He would have to find time to investigate exactly what it was.
But he'd have to do so without Destruction finding out.
Otherwise, Destruction would make a huge fuss and hound him relentlessly.
"Third Brother?"
Hearing the gentle voice from inside the courtyard, Tang San's confidence returned. He turned and answered, "I'm here, Xiao Wu."
That beam of light!
Two beams of light had shot up near the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, one after the other, naturally drawing plenty of attention. But they didn't linger for long, disappearing completely after a short while.
Even though the sect's guardian Douluo reacted quickly and immediately searched the grounds, they found nothing in the end.
Only Ning Tian vaguely guessed that the two beams of light might have something to do with Ao Yao.
After all, Ao Yao had written at the end of his diary that he was about to claim a beginner's gift pack. The two beams of light just now were probably that so-called beginner's gift pack, right?
Ning Tian's thoughts stirred, and she immediately jogged toward the spot where the beams had first appeared.
A milky-white pearl about the size of a pigeon's egg floated quietly before Ao Yao. Fine golden patterns flowed across its surface, and it radiated a gentle glow as it hovered. To the touch, it was as smooth and warm as jade.
Behind Ao Yao floated three Soul Rings: one purple and two black.
After years of diligent cultivation—three days of effort followed by two days of slacking—his Soul Power had reached level ten before he received the reward. But Ao Yao hadn't chosen to add a Soul Ring.
Mainly because the Star Dou Great Forest was pretty far away, and Ao Yao couldn't be bothered to go.
Now, Ao Yao was grateful for his laziness back then.
And with the twenty-five levels of Soul Power from the reward added in, he was now a Soul Elder at level thirty-five, just enough to make use of all three Soul Rings.
If he'd been a little more diligent and gone to the Star Dou Great Forest, he would have absorbed, at best, a Ten-Year Soul Ring or the most ordinary Hundred-Year Soul Ring. Instead, his First Soul Ring was a Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
Looking at the milky-white pearl floating before him, a hint of delight flashed in Ao Yao's eyes.
His Martial Soul had evolved to its utmost potential, transforming from an unremarkable little pearl into a Spirit Pearl with Ultimate Light and Ultimate Holiness attributes. It had even surpassed his ancestor's Martial Soul.
His ancestor's Spirit Binding Pearl Martial Soul was, at best, just a somewhat powerful Tool Martial Soul. It had nothing to do with Ultimate Attributes.
Besides the Spirit Pearl Martial Soul, he had also awakened a Second Martial Soul: the Demon Pill.
Of course, not the Demon Pill that was a Body Martial Soul.
This was a Demon Pill with Ultimate Darkness and Ultimate Destruction attributes.
Ao Yao's thoughts stirred. A dark, ink-black pearl the size of a dragon's eye appeared beside the Spirit Pearl. Twisted, dark-purple patterns coiled over its surface. As it hovered, it radiated a chill; touching it would be like holding ice.
The two pearls floated side by side, clearly distinct from one another. And yet, somehow, they had achieved a strange balance, with not a trace of energy clashing or leaking out.
Looking at the two pearls before him, Ao Yao nodded with satisfaction, then withdrew his Martial Souls.
The rewards from the diary system had completely exceeded his expectations. That meant that from now on, all he had to do was keep writing in his diary every day, and his cultivation would keep shooting upward. He'd be able to leave everything on autopilot.
Now Mom wouldn't have to worry about my cultivation anymore!
Oh, wait.
I'm an orphan.
In any case, he was finally on the rise. Next, he just had to lie low and grow stronger, then storm the Divine Realm once he was powerful enough and give Tang San a couple of hard slaps across the face!
But for now...
Off to the brothels to listen to music!
Listening to tunes while writing in his diary—now that was the life!
Ao Yao casually picked up the wallet he'd tossed onto the table and headed straight for the biggest brothel outside the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
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