In preparation for the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, the Shrek's Seven Devils were all diligently cultivating.
And on this day, a girl named Ye Lengleng arrived at Shrek Academy.
Accompanying Ye Lengleng was another person, named Ye Lao.
"You're looking for my brother? My brother is cultivating right now," Ning Rongrong said, giving Ye Lengleng a wary glance.
"Yes, Little Chen is currently in cultivation. If you have something important, you should come back in a few days," Dai Mubai added.
"What business do you have with Little Chen?" Zhao Wuji asked, looking at the two. He knew that Ye Lengleng was a member of the Imperial Dou team, and Ye Lao, who was following Ye Lengleng, possessed strength not inferior to his own.
Ye Lao's strength was also at the Soul Douluo level.
"Greetings, Immovable Ming King. I am Ye Lao from the Nine Heart Begonia Sect, one of the Earth Three Sects. I heard Lengleng mention Ye Chen, so I wanted to see this child. May I?" Ye Lao asked, a hint of excitement in his eyes.
When he learned that Ye Chen's Spirit was the Nine Spirits Begonia, he was almost stunned and couldn't wait to meet Ye Chen.
"The Nine Heart Begonia Sect, one of the Earth Three Sects? Isn't that sect long past its prime?" Zhao Wuji inquired.
"Dai Laoda, what are the Earth Three Sects?" Oscar asked.
Dai Mubai explained, "On this continent, there were once three extremely powerful and renowned families. The Earth Three Sects were the Seven Kill Sword, the Nine Heart Begonia Sect, and the Evil Fire Phoenix Sect, which Fatty belongs to."
"However, as times changed on the continent, one of the Earth Three Sects gradually declined. The sole successor of the Seven Kill Sword is the Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Evil Fire Phoenix Sect has long been disbanded. Even Fatty was adopted by the Dean when he was a child."
"The Nine Heart Begonia Sect once had the hope of surpassing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and becoming the number one Support System Sect in the world. But everyone knows that the Nine Spirits Begonia Spirit can only have one inheritor per generation, and only two Nine Spirits Begonia Soul Masters can be alive at the same time. Only when one dies can another possibly appear in the next generation. It can be said to be the spirit with the fewest inheritors."
"Perhaps this is one of the reasons for the decline of the Nine Heart Begonia Sect. The glory of the Earth Three Sects is long gone. The current sects are divided into seven great sects: the Upper Three Sects and the Lower Three Sects. The Upper Three Sects are the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and the Clear Sky Sect, while the Lower Three Sects are not as strong as the Upper Three Sects," Dai Mubai explained.
Hearing Dai Mubai's words, Ye Lao sighed.
Indeed, the Nine Heart Begonia Sect, one of the Earth Three Sects, was no longer the sect it once was.
"Indeed, I had long given up all hope and placed all my expectations on Lengleng. But who would have thought that another inheritor of the Nine Spirits Begonia would appear on the continent, and that is Ye Chen."
"Immovable Ming King, could you take me to see Ye Chen?" Ye Lao respectfully bowed. Although he was a Soul Douluo, he still maintained proper etiquette.
The Nine Heart Begonia Sect no longer possessed its former glory and dominance.
Ye Lengleng also stepped forward and bowed slightly. She wore a white dress that exuded a cold aura. Her white dress fluttered, spotless. Although she carried a cold demeanor, colder than Zhu Zhuqing's, and a hint of loneliness, Ye Lengleng was also a very beautiful woman. She bowed to Zhao Wuji and said, "Teacher Zhao, Ye Chen... may have some connection to our sect."
Zhao Wuji nodded. "I can take you to see him, but you'll have to wait until Little Chen finishes his cultivation. He is currently preparing to break through to level forty-seven."
Ye Lao was greatly shocked upon hearing this, his eyes wide with disbelief. "What did you say? Ye Chen... is breaking through to level forty-seven? He's only fourteen years old, isn't he?"
"Fourteen years old and almost level forty-seven. How many people on the continent can achieve this? Ye Chen... is truly a genius," Ye Lao exclaimed in admiration.
He was a Soul Douluo, having cultivated for decades, but he had never seen cultivation speed like Ye Chen's before.
Ye Lengleng was also slightly surprised in his heart. Ye Chen's Talent was stronger than anyone he had ever seen.
"Ye Lengleng, Ye Chen, hehe, Rongrong, maybe Brother Chen will get another sister this time. What do you think? Brother Chen is so outstanding, could Ye Lengleng be here to pursue him?" Ma Hongjun sidled up to Ning Rongrong.
"What nonsense are you spouting? My brother isn't that kind of person, and... my brother won't be getting another sister." Ning Rongrong kicked Ma Hongjun.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch, Rongrong, I was just joking." Ma Hongjun looked wronged, bullied by Rongrong again.
Dai Mubai nodded, "Rongrong, you need to keep a close eye on Little Chen. Men's willpower isn't that strong. If a great Beauty comes knocking, I don't think many men would refuse."
Ning Rongrong snorted lightly, "My brother and I aren't what you think. My brother isn't that kind of person either, he won't just accept random sisters."
However, Ning Rongrong felt a little unhappy in her heart.
Ye Lengleng was here to see Ye Chen again, and Ye Lengleng looked very good-looking too. What if...
There wouldn't be a "what if," Ning Rongrong shook her head. No matter what, she believed in Ye Chen.
"Perhaps this is really related to my brother's background."
"If I can help him, I'm willing to do anything," Ning Rongrong said, her gaze firm.
She had known since she was young that Ye Chen had never met his parents.
Ye Chen missed his kin almost every day. It was precisely because he had never met his kin that Ning Rongrong promised to be his sister.
Zhu Zhuqing linked arms with Ning Rongrong and said softly, "I believe him too. He never takes advantage of girls, just as pure as Third Brother."
After speaking, Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar.
Tang San smiled slightly, "Then let's go take a look. After all, Ye Lengleng also has the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul. Perhaps there really is some connection."
The back mountain of Shrek Academy.
Ye Chen had just finished his cultivation. He wanted to break through to level forty-seven, which was still a bit difficult for him right now.
When Ye Chen walked out, he saw Elder Ye and Ye Lengleng.
"Senior, you were looking for me? Is there something?" Ye Chen looked at Elder Ye and bowed slightly.
"Your name is Ye Chen, right?" Elder Ye looked at Ye Chen and asked.
"Yes," Ye Chen nodded.
"Your martial soul is the Nine Spirits Begonia. Can you show me?" Elder Ye couldn't hide his excitement.
"Okay." Ye Chen released his martial soul and his surrounding spirit rings, along with a powerful spirit energy fluctuation.
As this spirit energy fluctuation erupted, Elder Ye stared at it blankly.
It really was the Nine Spirits Begonia.
And Ye Chen was surnamed Ye!
"Old servant, greetings, Young Master." Elder Ye knelt directly before Ye Chen, trembling all over, tears streaming down his face.
How many years had it been? He had finally found a successor to the Nine Spirits Begonia.
He had finally found Ye Chen.
"Senior, what is the meaning of this?" Ye Chen asked. A few days ago, Titan had met Tang San and knelt on the ground in the same manner.
"Young Master, your martial soul is the Nine Spirits Begonia, there's no mistake, absolutely no mistake."
"What happened today involves the greatest secret of my Nine Heart Begonia Sect. You are the Young Master of my Nine Heart Begonia Sect."
"Young Master, please accept this bow from your old servant!" Elder Ye kowtowed.
Ye Chen quickly stepped forward and helped Elder Ye up. Looking at Elder Ye, Ye Chen's heart also stirred with a ripple.
How many years had it been? He had never heard any news of his parents, and he had rarely even seen martial souls similar to his own.
"Young Master, I know you have many questions now. Do you know why Leng Leng's martial soul is the Nine Heart Begonia?"
"There is a legend on the continent that at most two people can possess the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul, making it the rarest martial soul on the continent." Elder Ye said.
"I don't know who spread this saying, Young Master. I can only tell you... this saying is wrong! It is a lie, a lie that has deceived countless people on the continent."
"No martial soul is passed down through a single lineage. Does a woman with the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul only give birth to one child?" Elder Ye asked, his gaze grave.
"Wrong? Grandfather, but I've heard this saying my whole life. Besides me, I haven't seen anyone else with the Nine Heart Begonia." Ye Lengleng said, confusion in her eyes.
"Leng Leng, this saying... is indeed wrong."
"Let me tell you, your martial soul is called the Nine Heart Begonia. All nine spirit skills have only one ability, and that is healing."
"Such heaven-defying ability is restricted, only able to be passed down through a single lineage. In fact, the original name of the Nine Heart Begonia was not the Nine Heart Begonia at all. Its original name was the Nine Spirits Begonia." Elder Ye said, looking at Ye Lengleng.
Upon hearing this, Not only Ye Chen, but Ye Lengleng, Grandmaster, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the Shrek's Seven Devils were all collectively stunned.
Everyone had assumed that the Nine Spirits Begonia had mutated into the Nine Heart Begonia.
But no one had ever considered that the Nine Spirits Begonia had degenerated into the Nine Heart Begonia.
"Grandmaster, Senior Immovable Ming King, Dean Flender, I believe you can all guess that Young Master's Martial Soul is no ordinary Martial Soul."
"The Nine Spirits Begonia Spirit's Martial Soul and Spirit Abilities far surpass the Nine Heart Begonia. If my guess is correct, Young Master will definitely be a Twin Martial Soul user, and his second Martial Soul will be even more terrifying, because both of Young Master's Martial Souls will be God Tier Martial Souls," Elder Ye said.
Grandmaster, Flender, and Zhao Wuji began to believe Elder Ye's words. The secret of Little Chen possessing God Tier Martial Souls was also the result they had deduced themselves and had never told anyone.
Today, Elder Ye could guess it.
Ye Chen looked at Elder Ye. He wasn't a Twin Martial Soul user, but... a Three Lives Martial Soul user!
The ability of each Martial Soul was absolutely not weak.
Grandmaster said, "Senior, I've only heard of Martial Souls mutating, but I've never heard of Martial Souls degenerating. If what you say is true, why would such a powerful Martial Soul as the Nine Spirits Begonia degenerate? Why would such a legend exist on the continent? And what is Little Chen's true identity?"
Elder Ye sighed helplessly, his figure appearing even more dejected.
"This matter is the deepest secret of the Nine Heart Begonia Sect. Ten thousand years ago, the Nine Spirits Begonia was the number one Support Spirit Martial Soul in the world. It was a God Tier Martial Soul. Precisely because this Martial Soul was too strong, it disrupted the balance of the continent, as Spirit Masters with the Nine Spirits Begonia were almost omnipotent."
"Because it disrupted the balance, the Nine Spirits Begonia was too strong... so the Spirit Masters of the Nine Spirits Begonia were slaughtered and suppressed in large numbers."
"In order to allow the Nine Spirits Begonia Martial Soul to be passed down, the Three Great Sects appeared on the Douluo Continent. The ancestors of the Nine Spirits Begonia renamed it the Nine Heart Begonia, stripping it of all its abilities and leaving only the most basic healing ability."
"To ensure the safety of the Nine Heart Begonia Sect, a rumor spread across the continent: the Nine Heart Begonia lineage is passed down through a single heir. Only after the death of one can another appear. Because of this, Nine Heart Begonia Spirit Masters have been well controlled and do not threaten other forces."
"I once read an ancient text left to me by an ancestor. The world we live in is just an ordinary world. After Spirit Masters reach Level Ninety-Nine, they can continue to cultivate, pass down trials, and become new gods. These gods do not stay on the Douluo Continent; they go to a more expansive world."
"As for other matters, I don't know. My abilities are weak, and I cannot save the Nine Heart Begonia Sect. I never expected that Spirit Masters of the Nine Spirits Begonia would still appear on the continent. The ancient text also left behind a sentence."
"If a Spirit Master of the Nine Spirits Begonia appears on this continent, then all members of the Nine Heart Begonia Sect shall unconditionally submit to Young Master and die for Young Master."
Elder Ye said in a low voice, looking at Ye Chen, "Young Master, can you tell me about your experiences over the years?"
Ye Chen nodded, his heart filled with complex emotions.
He had cultivated in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect since he was young and had never met his parents. In the most critical moment in the Star Dou Great Forest, Ye Chen obtained a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring and a God-Bestowed Spirit Bone, greatly increasing his Strength.
After hearing about Ye Chen's experiences over the years, Elder Ye couldn't help but shed tears and bowed deeply to Ye Chen.
"Father, Mother..." Ye Chen shed tears, looking at the sky.
Today, he finally understood some aspects of his identity.
He knew that there was a more powerful world, and in that world, there were his father and mother.
If the Nine Spirits Begonia Martial Soul could be harmed by others, then his father and mother must have sent him here for his protection.
At least in this world, no one would be hostile towards Nine Heart Begonia Spirit Masters; instead, they would constantly try to recruit such Spirit Masters.
Father and Mother, to protect him, let him be in this world.
"Senior, do you know which force harmed the Nine Spirits Begonia Spirit Master? Is it Martial Soul Hall?" Ye Chen's gaze turned icy, filled with killing intent.
On the continent, the most powerful force was Martial Soul Hall. If the existence of the Nine Spirits Begonia threatened Martial Soul Hall, it wasn't impossible.
Elder Ye shook his head, "Young Master, it won't be Martial Soul Hall, but I can guarantee that the Pope of Martial Soul Hall will definitely know other secrets of the Nine Spirits Begonia."
Grandmaster nodded, patting Ye Chen's shoulder, "Little Chen, it really isn't Martial Soul Hall. If it were Martial Soul Hall, they would have eradicated the threat completely, leaving no hidden danger."
"The force that harmed the Nine Spirits Begonia Spirit Master might not be in this world, perhaps in the world your parents are from."
"If you want to help them, the first thing you need to do is become stronger, become a Titled Douluo, or even... reach the realm of a God."
"If you want to understand the truth, you need to become stronger, at least win the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Only then will you have the qualifications to meet the Pope of Martial Soul Hall and ask her about these matters," Grandmaster said with a slight smile.
"Brother Chen, no matter what happens, we, Shrek's Seven Devils, will always be together," Tang San said, extending his hand.
"Xiao San is right, Shrek's Seven Devils are a whole," Dai Mubai said with a smile.
"Yeah, even if it's a God, so what? You're so powerful, you'll definitely surpass them in the future. And I'll help you stand up to them," Xiao Wu said, waving her Little Fist.
"Brother, I'm here too. I'll always stand with you and won't let anyone harm you," Ning Rongrong said softly.
"Mm, me too," Zhu Zhuqing also extended her hand.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun both nodded, looking at Ye Chen.
The core of Shrek's Seven Devils was Ye Chen.
Ye Chen had received too much shocking information today.
Although he still couldn't find his parents, Ye Chen now knew the secret of the Nine Spirits Begonia.
If he wanted to know more, he had to meet the Pope of Martial Soul Hall.
Ye Chen looked at everyone, a warmth filling his heart.
Yes, with everyone together, no matter what difficulties they faced, what could happen?
Just as Xiao Wu said, even if it was the realm of a God, Ye Chen would surpass it!
Ye Chen looked at Elder Ye and asked, "Senior, have you met my parents?"
Elder Ye shook his head, "Young Master, your parents must be the greatest people in the world. How could ordinary people like us ever meet them?"
"Leng Leng also never met her parents since she was young. She grew up alone, without any kin," Elder Ye said, looking at the beautiful girl beside him.
Over the years, Elder Ye felt he had always owed Ye Lengleng.
When Ye Lengleng was young, Elder Ye found her at the entrance of the Nine Hearts Begonia Sect and took her under his wing.
Originally, there were other Spirit Masters with the Nine Hearts Begonia spirit in the Nine Hearts Begonia Sect, but they had all gradually died, leaving only Ye Lengleng.
"When Lengleng was young, in the bamboo basket, she had a small token on her, named Ye Lengleng."
"Young Master, was your name given to you by Sect Master Ning, or..." Elder Ye asked.
"It's this small token, it has my name on it," Ye Lengleng said softly, a hint of sadness in her bright eyes.
It was precisely because of her background that her personality was shaped.
"Are you talking about a token like this?" Ye Chen also took out a token he had treasured for a long time, which bore the name Ye Chen.
Ye Chen discovered...
The token on his body was exactly the same as the token on Ye Lengleng.
They were the same token.
But Ye Lengleng's spirit was only the Nine Hearts Begonia, while Ye Chen's spirit was the Nine Spirits Begonia, which was more powerful than the Nine Hearts Begonia.
No one knew why, but such a token undoubtedly explained everything.
Everyone looked at Ye Chen and Ye Lengleng.
With a thud, Elder Ye knelt on the ground again.
"Young Master, if nothing unexpected happened, Ye Lengleng... is your biological sister."
"Your parents knew your spirits were different, and to ensure both of your safety, they sent you to different places, one called the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the other the Nine Hearts Begonia Sect," Elder Ye said, looking at Ye Chen and Ye Lengleng.
Who would have thought that Ye Lengleng was Ye Chen's... biological sister.
"Biological sister?" Ye Chen's gaze turned to the girl beside him, Ye Lengleng.
"Will I also have a biological sister?" Ye Chen's eyes reddened. All along, he thought he had no kin.
But now, Ye Lengleng was right in front of him.
Ye Lengleng also stood there dumbfounded. Tears streamed down her face. She had never had kin either. After the Nine Hearts Begonia Sect declined, even basic necessities became a problem, which was why she came to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and joined the Imperial Fighting Team.
Even Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu, the three girls, had their eyes reddened.
They had known Ye Chen since childhood. Especially Ning Rongrong, although she was also Ye Chen's sister, she didn't feel jealous at all now. Instead, she was happy for Ye Chen.
Ye Lengleng looked at Ye Chen with her bright eyes. She vaguely remembered that the first time she saw Ye Chen, she felt he was very different.
It was also Ye Chen who knocked her off the stage in the Great Soul Arena.
So, this youth was actually her biological brother.
"Brother." Ye Lengleng's voice choked up. All the emotions of the past decade, all the grievances she had suffered, burst forth.
How she wished she also had a brother, someone who could protect her, someone who could take care of her.
But she had always been accustomed to being cold. Today, however, she had finally... found her kin.
Without any hesitation, Ye Lengleng threw herself into Ye Chen's arms, trembling all over, sobbing softly.
She had a brother. She really had a brother.
Ye Chen was her only kin.
Ye Chen gently held Ye Lengleng, unable to believe what was happening. For so many years, Ye Lengleng must have suffered even more than he had.
"Brother, from now on... can I also join Shrek Academy?"
"I don't want to be separated from you anymore, Brother... I'm already fourteen this year. Fourteen years without a father, without a mother, without any kin."
"I never even dreamed I would have a brother," Ye Lengleng said, a smile appearing on her face. It was a beautiful smile.
In Ye Chen's embrace, for the first time, she felt a sense of safety.
This sense of safety didn't come from Ye Chen's Strength, but from the kinship of blood.
"Okay."
"From now on, we'll be at Shrek Academy, participating in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament together, and winning the final championship together," Ye Chen nodded, looking at the girl before him.
Grandmaster, Flender, and Zhao Wuji all nodded with smiles.
Although Ye Lengleng's talent didn't quite match Shrek's Seven Devils, her Strength was not weak either. Like Jiang Zhu, she was a Healing Spirit Master.
Shrek's Seven Devils exchanged smiles.
Ye Chen had gained a true sister, and Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong felt it was a good thing.
And their goal became even clearer.
That was...
The championship of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament!
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