Moreover, he could clearly sense that the Martial Soul Mutation had granted him considerable abilities. But first, he needed to test his Soul Power.
Just as expected, Innate Full Soul Power!
"Brother Tian, our family actually produced someone with Innate Full Soul Power! And it's even a Martial Soul Mutation and Bloodline Ancestral Return!"
Hu Leyao knew her family's Demon Fox Martial Soul better than anyone. The more tails a fox had, the higher its bloodline—or the greater its strength!
Although her Demon Fox Martial Soul had only one tail, it still possessed, more or less, the bloodline of the Nine-Tailed Fox. Unfortunately, the Demon Fox's tails would not increase along with her strength.
The ancient texts passed down through the Hu Family recorded that their Martial Souls actually contained a trace of Nine-Tailed Fox bloodline, though it had never been activated. Even so, it already possessed remarkable power in the path of Charm.
Hu Leyao was already thinking that if her son also followed the path of Charm, he would definitely become the greatest genius their family had ever seen!
Innate Full Soul Power guaranteed a Titled Douluo!
There was not yet a Titled Douluo on this continent who specialized in ultimate Charm!
"Would you two be willing to become my final disciples?"
At that moment, Bibi Dong's cool voice rang out.
The instant Hu Liena's Innate Soul Power was revealed, Bibi Dong had already entertained the idea. As for Hu Bai, there was even less need to mention him—he was currently Spirit Hall's only person with Innate Full Soul Power.
Xie Tian's family was overjoyed and hurriedly told the two, "Quickly agree to Your Eminence the Pope."
Hu Liena was the first to kneel on one knee. "Disciple Hu Liena greets Teacher!"
Knowing the plot, Hu Bai had lost some of his reverence for Bibi Dong. But in this situation, was he really allowed not to bow? Besides, the disciple Bibi Dong truly wanted to take in was probably Hu Liena. If not for his Innate Full Soul Power, she likely would have accepted only Hu Liena.
After hesitating slightly, Hu Bai said, "Disciple Hu Bai greets Teacher!"
How could Hu Bai's tiny hesitation escape Bibi Dong? Though she was puzzled, she said nothing and merely frowned slightly.
Then she said, "Since both your Martial Souls are foxes, the path of ultimate mental Charm is the Most Suitable for you. Once Nana's Soul Power reaches Level Ten, I will personally take you both to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain your First Soul Ring!"
Hu Bai did not show anything on the surface, but inwardly, he sighed. Follow the path of Charm, only to be countered by Tang San's Purple Demon Eye in the future?
There was nothing wrong with Hu Liena, a girl, following the path of Charm. But he was a man—why should he pursue Charm?
Moreover, he could clearly sense that his Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Martial Soul had also granted him additional abilities. However, he would need to return home and test them first.
In any case, Hu Liena would need at least Half a Month to cultivate to Level Ten.
"Yes, thank you, Teacher!" Hu Bai agreed on the surface.
After leaving Spirit Hall, Hu Bai finally let out a sigh of relief. Only then did Hu Liena ask quietly, "What's wrong, Brother? You don't look very happy. Is it because you have to wait for Nana? I-I can work harder and focus on cultivation these next few days. I'll reach Level Ten as quickly as possible."
Hu Liena thought Hu Bai was unhappy because he had to wait for her before obtaining his First Soul Ring.
But then, a not particularly large hand landed atop Hu Liena's little head and gently ruffled it. "Of course not. Nana, you're overthinking it. Around Half a Month won't matter. It's just—"
Xie Yue spoke calmly. "Little Brother, you don't want to follow the cultivation path set by Your Eminence the Pope, do you?"
As expected of Hu Bai's Brother, Xie Yue had hit the mark exactly.
Xie Yue continued, "Brother knows you have your own ideas. But have you considered this? Since ancient times, Fox Martial Souls have symbolized seduction and Charm. It may feel strange for a man like you to take this path, but do you have a better choice? Neither the Power Attack System nor the Agility Attack System suits you very well."
Influenced by Hu Bai, Xie Yue had read quite a few books as well. He was eight years old this year and had already studied at Spirit Hall Academy for two years, so he had learned quite a lot.
"Shh. We'll talk when we get home!" Xie Tian said in a low voice, then quickly led everyone away.
Xie Family Mansion.
Xie Tian frowned as he looked at his Second Son. He knew this Little Fellow had always had his own ideas, so he did not rush to scold him. Instead, he patiently asked, "What are you thinking? If you aren't following your Mom and Younger Sister down the path of Mental Control, then what path will you take?"
Hu Bai did not answer Xie Tian. Instead, he released his Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Martial Soul and sensed the abilities it had bestowed upon him. Immediately afterward, specks of light appeared around them and gathered toward Hu Bai's body—red, blue, green, yellow, and white.
Natural Elemental Power!
Both Xie Tian and Hu Leyao could see this sudden change. Hu Leyao seemed to think of something, and her eyes filled with excitement.
Hu Bai's face soon began to pale as the Soul Power within him drained rapidly. He was gathering the Fire Element present in the outside world, and for him at his current level, this was an enormous challenge!
There were far too many elements in the world outside. He had to filter them, and without a Soul Ring, his control over Natural Element was indeed limited. In other words, he lacked proficiency.
Hu Bai frowned slightly, sweat beginning to form on his forehead. Suddenly, a surge of energy spread outward from his body, and the speed at which he gathered elements actually increased!
"A domain!" Xie Tian and Hu Leyao cried out in shock!
Under everyone's gaze, a tiny flame appeared in Hu Bai's palm. It was one of the Fox Martial Soul's abilities: Fox Fire!
Hu Bai opened his eyes, which gleamed with light. "Dad, Mom, I succeeded!"
Hu Leyao said, "Bai'er, this is... You can control the Natural Element between heaven and earth?"
"That's amazing, Brother!" Hu Liena's eyes sparkled as well. Her Brother really was incredible!
Hu Bai nodded and explained, "The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Martial Soul did not merely grant me the ability of Charm. It also gave me innate Elemental Affinity and a Sky Fox Domain. As for whether it has other abilities, I don't know yet."
"Among the elements I sensed just now were metal, wood, Water, fire, space, Lightning, Wind, earth, and more. Of those, the Fire Element was the easiest to gather."
As Hu Bai explained, he could not suppress the upward curve of his lips. These were the abilities a Divine Beast Nine-Tailed Fox should possess. He wanted to follow the path of slaughter—why would he pursue Charm?
Since ancient times, the Nine-Tailed Fox had been a mysterious and powerful existence among Divine Beasts. Yet the Fox Martial Souls in Douluo—whether Hu Liena's Demon Fox or Cui Yajie's Nine-Tailed Fox Martial Soul Ten Thousand Years Later—both fell somewhat short of the Divine Beast's name!
Since he possessed the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Martial Soul, he would restore its rightful name. The Nine-Tailed Fox would not be known to the world for Charm alone!
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