Willow Tree Martial Soul! Level One Innate Soul Power! Hidden Talents: Heaven-Defying Comprehension! Heaven-Defying Luck!

"Willow Tree Martial Soul, level one Innate Soul Power."

"Congratulations. Although your Innate Soul Power is quite low, you at least have hope of becoming a Soul Master!"

"This is your Soul Master awakening certificate. Keep it safe—it will be crucial for your enrollment at the Primary Soul Master Academy. Don't lose it!"

Inside a thatched hut in Holy Soul Village, the young man handed Li Fei an awakening certificate and left.

The Willow Tree Martial Soul was simply too ordinary. Having level one Innate Soul Power was already a blessing amid misfortune, so no one had invited Li Fei to join Spirit Hall.

Whether he joined Spirit Hall or not was not important to Li Fei.

Looking at the phantom willow tree behind him, Li Fei felt somewhat dazed.

"I'm a transmigrator, for crying out loud. It can't be this unfair, can it?"

Li Fei sighed inwardly.

That was right. He was not from this world.

He was a transmigrator from China in his previous life.

Six years ago, he had suddenly appeared in Holy Soul Village and had been taken in and raised by the village chief.

From what he had learned over the past six years, he discovered that this was the era not long after Qian Xunji had become Pope.

In other words, there were still several decades before Tang San descended upon this world!

Knowing the plot of Douluo Continent, he understood that this was a world where bloodlines reigned supreme!

Whether a Martial Soul was powerful depended on the bloodline inherited from one's parents.

Now that he had awakened an ordinary willow tree as his Martial Soul, along with level one Innate Soul Power, perhaps this was a benefit granted out of pity for him as a transmigrator.

"Forget it. At least I have level one Soul Power. It's better than Yu Xiaogang's mutated half-level Soul Power. It's not time for despair yet."

Li Fei clenched the Martial Soul certificate in his hand and turned to leave the thatched hut.

But just then—

A voice appeared in his mind.

[Congratulations on successfully awakening your Martial Soul. You have obtained the hidden talents: Heaven-Defying Comprehension! Heaven-Defying Luck!]

As two rays of light appeared in his mind—

Li Fei felt himself becoming smarter. Many things suddenly made sense, and his thoughts became more nimble and controllable! His Spiritual Power also received an enormous boost!

As for how great that boost was, he had no reference point and did not know for the time being.

This was the most direct manifestation of Heaven-Defying Comprehension.

As for Heaven-Defying Luck, perhaps it would only reveal itself when he ventured out and did certain things.

He was delighted. At least he had gained two cheats.

On the road, the village chief, Old Jack, approached him and said happily, "Xiao Fei, congratulations on awakening level one Soul Power. It's a little low, but at least you can become a Soul Master in the future. That's still a good start!"

He had never hoped for Li Fei to achieve anything extraordinary. Even if Li Fei could only become a One Ring Soul Master, his life would have been worth it.

At least in this world, he would not become a lowly commoner. He would have status and standing, and earning money would be relatively easier.

At the very least, he would no longer have to live in hardship.

"Grandpa Jack." Li Fei smiled as he looked at the old man.

In this era, Jack was younger than he had been during Tang San's time.

Even so, he was already fifty years old.

In this world filled with Soul Power, even ordinary people could live to around a hundred as long as they did not suffer Fatal Damage, starve to death, or die from illness.

At fifty, people generally did not look truly old.

"Our village has one Work-Study Student spot this year. Notting City Primary Soul Master Academy will begin classes in three months. Do you want to go study there?"

"You're the only person in the entire village with level one Soul Power. I still recommend that you go."

"Even if you only have level one Soul Power, work hard and becoming a One Ring Soul Master in the future will be enough."

Grandpa Jack said approvingly.

"Mm, of course I want to go!" Li Fei nodded.

"But school must be expensive..."

Li Fei sighed.

Only by going to an academy could he gain access to knowledge about Soul Masters and Soul Beasts. This was extremely important to him.

"Then it's settled. I'll take you there in three months."

"As for the money, you don't need to worry. You are the village's hope. We'll pool our funds to support your schooling."

Grandpa Jack smiled.

Moved, Li Fei patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, Grandpa Jack. Once I become a Soul Master, I'll definitely repay the village for raising me all these years. I'll make everyone in the village rich!"

"I'm very pleased that you have such intentions." Grandpa Jack smiled approvingly.

At the back mountain.

Li Fei sat cross-legged and summoned his Willow Martial Soul.

One Willow Branch after another drooped to the ground.

A gentle breeze blew, making them sway slowly.

They looked extremely fragile.

"A willow tree... Perhaps I can try following the path of the Willow God and create a low-budget version of the Willow God in this world."

Li Fei thought of someone from his previous life, a powerful goddess from a high-martial fantasy novel.

"The weaker the Martial Soul, the more malleable it is."

"Never mind. That's something for the future. I should cultivate first and get a feel for it."

Closing his eyes to meditate, he could sense a faint stream of energy flowing through his body.

This was Soul Power.

Level one Soul Power was only a little stronger than ordinary air.

He controlled this wisp of Soul Power and began circulating it through his body.

Without the help of a Soul Power Guiding Method, the speed and efficiency of absorbing Soul Power were absurdly slow.

"Plants have tenacious vitality. As long as their roots and stems remain, they can keep growing. Perhaps I can try absorbing Earth Energy and the Wood Attribute Life Energy of plants to cultivate..."

Perhaps because of his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, after cultivating for several minutes, he suddenly figured out some things. He began controlling the willow tree's branches to burrow into the ground.

Keeping his Willow Martial Soul summoned at all times consumed a great deal of Soul Power.

But just as one Willow Branch after another burrowed into the earth, wisps of faint Earth Energy and nearby Wood Attribute Life Energy seeped in through the branches, gradually replenishing the consumed Soul Power and allowing him, despite having only level one Soul Power, to keep his Willow Martial Soul manifested.

This discovery was good news for Li Fei.

From now on, whenever he meditated, he could summon the willow tree and root it into the ground for assistance.

Although the speed was only slightly faster, it was still better than nothing.

Once he obtained a Soul Power Guiding Method in the future, he could make further plans.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, three months had gone by.

At the summit of the back mountain, Li Fei sat cross-legged like an immovable rock. The Willow Martial Soul behind him emitted a soft green glow.

Dozens of Willow Branches had rooted themselves in the ground, absorbing Earth Energy and Wood Element Energy.

You might not believe it if he told you.

Over the past three months, Li Fei had not left this place even once.

He had maintained this posture as he meditated and cultivated.

When the sun shone brightly, the willow tree carried out photosynthesis, absorbing solar energy and feeding it back to Li Fei. This was also a way to speed up his cultivation.

When torrential rain fell, the willow tree's branches formed a canopy, shielding him from the wind and rain.

Day after day of cultivation allowed Li Fei to control the willow tree's body with greater precision.

Using the willow tree as a medium, he seemed to merge with the plants of this world. He could hear their voices and see the world through their perspectives.

Every day, Grandpa Jack came to take a look.

Whenever he found Li Fei still motionless, his Martial Soul manifested as he cultivated, he did not disturb him further.

Such diligent cultivation had also brought him rewards.

His Soul Power had risen from level one to level three!

Without a good Martial Soul or bloodline, he had to work harder than others to gain anything in return!

Raising his Soul Power by two levels in three months was already quite good.

Had he not worked so hard, he might have struggled to raise it even a single level.

Most importantly, once all the willow branches rooted themselves in the ground, replenishing himself by absorbing Earth Energy and Wood Element Energy meant that he did not feel hungry.

Every cell in his body remained full of vitality.

"Alright, it's time to leave Holy Soul Village."

Li Fei slowly opened his eyes, withdrew his Martial Soul, and stood up.

He casually moved his stiff body.

Although he meditated every day, he had still kept an accurate count of time in his mind.