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"Level 11?"

"Go to the living room and release your Martial Souls for me to see." Mang Tian, who had remained silent the entire time, suddenly spoke as he looked at the two unharmed boys.

Only then did Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin notice his presence. They hurriedly called out in unison, "Teacher."

Mang Tian nodded. "Let's go." With that, he took the lead and headed outside.

Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin exchanged a glance, then looked at their parents and the open Room Door.

The two jumped straight off the bed and followed their parents toward the living room with Na'er.

Seeing the two emerge, Mang Tian did not say much. He went straight to the point. "Come on."

Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin moved slightly apart and released their respective Martial Souls.

A ring of White Light rose beneath each of their feet. These were the Soul Rings unique to Soul Masters.

White represented a Ten-Year Soul Ring, the lowest tier among all Soul Rings.

This was Tang Wuyang's first time using Qilin Possession. A pair of crystal-clear Light Gold horns appeared atop his head, while a Dragon Tail covered in rainbow-tinted scales grew behind him. His Black Gem-like eyes had turned azure blue.

The rest of him remained unchanged. Only a few scattered scales appeared along Both sides of his cheeks.

The instant Tang Wuyang used Martial Soul Possession, all sorts of Elemental Molecules surged around his body. Every type of element gathered affectionately at his side, with blue ones accounting for the majority.

On his shoulder, a snow-white little beast flapped its tiny Wings with all its might, trying to fly.

Less than two seconds after its four limbs left Tang Wuyang's Right Shoulder, it flopped weakly back down. Clearly, it had failed.

Tang Wulin spread open his palm. Thick, finger-sized Vines marked with faint Light Gold lines rapidly emerged from his palm.

A small Grass Snake, now clearly longer than before, suddenly coiled around his shoulder. Its whole body was indigo, though the edges of its scales shimmered with a hint of Silver-gray.

This was also Tang Wulin's first time releasing his Martial Soul after becoming a Soul Master.

It was completely different from before he had acquired a Soul Ring. Tang Wulin felt as though every strand of Blue Silver Grass that spread outward was an extension of his consciousness.

Whenever they touched anything outside, the sensation immediately fed back into his mind.

Although both boys possessed Ten-Year Soul Rings, the white halos rose and fell around them, making them shine brilliantly.

This was the charm of Soul Masters. Even with only one Soul Ring, they were utterly different from Ordinary people.

Lang Yue stared at the two children blankly. Tang Ziran's eyes finally showed a trace of life, while Na'er, who had remained silent at the side, seemed to have fallen into confusion once more.

Mang Tian reached out and pulled over a Blue Silver Grass Vine. The slender vine looked so fragile that it seemed it could be torn apart with only a little force.

He then observed Tang Wuyang after his Martial Soul Possession.

Mang Tian could not help sighing inwardly. Sigh, it really is a Useless Soul Spirit. It truly hasn't produced much of an evolutionary effect on their Martial Souls.

Thinking of this, he sighed again in his heart before saying to them, "Don't be Discouraged. Although your Soul Spirits aren't very good, you've become Soul Masters after all, and your Soul Power still has room to improve."

"The existence of Soul Power will help you in any profession you choose."

"Ten Thousand Years Ago, when Soul Tools had just begun to flourish, they were recognized by so many Soul Masters because they could compensate for Martial Souls or Soul Rings that were not strong enough. By equipping Soul Tools, Soul Masters could increase their Combat Power."

"Today's Mecha are the same. As long as you possess Soul Power, even without the support of powerful Soul Spirits, you may still become a Mecha Master in the future."

"Mecha Masters with weak Martial Souls but great strength do exist. At the same time, Soul Power can also play an important role in Forging. It can make your senses sharper and strengthen your body."

As he spoke, Mang Tian withdrew his gaze from Tang Wuyang and released the Blue Silver Grass Vine in his hand.

But to his surprise, the instant the Blue Silver Grass hit the floor, a crisp snap echoed through the living room.

"Hm?"

Mang Tian froze slightly. He pulled over another stalk of Blue Silver Grass and weighed it in his hand, then turned his gaze to Tang Wuyang. "Throw a punch for me."

Though he did not understand what was going on with his teacher, Tang Wuyang obediently did as he was told.

His fist cut through the air with a muffled boom, like a Heavy Hammer smashing into a thick Wooden Plank. The Shock made ripples spread through the surrounding air.

Seeing this, surprise flashed through Mang Tian's eyes, and his brows immediately furrowed.

Earlier, when he heard Tang Wuyang say that his strength had increased, Mang Tian had not thought much of it. Now, however, it seemed that the increase far exceeded his expectations!

After completing the punch, Tang Wuyang looked at Tang Wulin beside him with shining eyes.

Tang Wulin naturally understood what his Younger brother meant. He returned Tang Wuyang's gaze with a firm look.

Mang Tian's words had undoubtedly brought a sliver of hope to the Brothers. Even if they could not become powerful Soul Masters, it seemed they might still have the path of becoming Mecha Masters.

"Brother Mang, what's wrong?" Tang Ziran noticed Mang Tian's unusual Reaction and asked instinctively.

Mang Tian did not answer. Instead, he grabbed the vine with both hands and pulled hard toward Both sides.

As a Forging Master, his strength was self-evident.

Yet when he pulled hard on the Blue Silver Grass, the vine instantly stretched taut, but it did not snap as easily as expected.

"Tang Wulin, your Blue Silver Grass, and Tang Wuyang's Martial Soul, both seem a little strange." Mang Tian looked at Tang Wulin and Tang Wuyang, who had yet to cancel his Martial Soul Possession.

Tang Wulin asked in confusion, "Teacher, what's strange about them?"

Mang Tian said, "Let's talk about your Blue Silver Grass first. First, its weight. I didn't notice at first, but the sound it made when it hit the floor clearly showed that it wasn't light."

"I felt it again just now. It looks slender, but it is quite heavy, even heavier than ordinary Vines."

"This does not seem like something Blue Silver Grass should possess with only one Soul Ring. Let me try again."

With that, Mang Tian's Aura suddenly intensified.

Immediately afterward, one white, Two Yellow, and one purple Soul Ring rose from beneath his feet, a total of four Soul Rings.

For a moment, the entire living room blazed with light. The aura emanating from Mang Tian made Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin, both Soul Masters themselves, unconsciously take a step back.

The two were too shocked to say anything.

According to the classification of Soul Master ranks, Soul Power from Level 0 to Level 10 made one a Soul Master, while Level 11 to Level 20 made one a Soul Master.

A new title was gained every ten levels. After Soul Master came Soul Grandmaster, Soul Elder, Soul Ancestor, Soul King, Soul Emperor, Soul Saint, Soul Douluo, and finally the highest rank, Title Douluo.

Their teacher, a Forging Master, was actually a powerful Four Ring Soul Ancestor.

As the Soul Rings appeared, three Soul Spirits emerged around Mang Tian's shoulders.

The first Soul Spirit looked the weakest. It was a tiny rabbit emitting a faint white glow.

The second Soul Spirit was rather peculiar. It was directly manifested as two Iron Hammers, their hammerheads gleaming with dim Yellow Light.

Clearly, those Iron Hammers were not natural Soul Spirits. Only Artificial Soul Spirits could possess Tool Soul Spirits like that.

The last one was the most eye-catching: a Purple Soul Spirit.

It was a Small Bear roughly Three Feet tall, covered in brown fur. Its arms were incredibly thick, making it appear extremely fierce.

Each of the three Soul Spirits had its own distinctive traits, while Mang Tian's Martial Soul revealed itself to be a hammer.

It was a hammer emitting a white glow, looking no different from a Forging Hammer. Deep brown patterns ran across its hammerhead.

This was Mang Tian's Martial Soul, the Earth Hammer.

With his Martial Soul released, Mang Tian's Aura surged dramatically. His first Soul Ring lit up, and the Little White Rabbit released a layer of gentle White Light that covered his body.

With the support of his Soul Skill, Mang Tian channeled his Soul Power and once again pulled hard on the Blue Silver Grass in his hand.

A scene that shocked everyone unfolded. Just as everyone, including Tang Wulin, thought his Blue Silver Grass would be snapped immediately, the Blue Silver Grass, already carrying a faint Light Gold glow, suddenly became striking under the immense external force.

The vine, which already radiated a blend of Light Gold and blue light, now displayed faint Silver-gray Net-like lines inside it. Even with Mang Tian's powerful tug, he still could not break it.

However, Tang Wulin felt something clearly this time.

He felt the Soul Power Inside Body suddenly fluctuate before dropping sharply.

"Um~!" Tang Wulin cried out involuntarily.

Mang Tian looked at him in surprise. "What did you feel?"

Tang Wulin answered honestly, "My Soul Power seems to have decreased."

Suppressing the emotions in his heart, Mang Tian withdrew his Martial Soul and Soul Rings. At the same time, he released the Blue Silver Grass in his hand and turned his gaze toward Tang Wuyang.

"Tell me about the changes in your body after Martial Soul Possession."

Mang Tian studied Tang Wuyang with probing eyes. Although he was not an elemental-type Soul Master, he could still sense the unusually active Elemental Molecules around them after Tang Wuyang used Martial Soul Possession.

Facing his teacher's question, Tang Wuyang naturally did not dare slack off. "I can feel that all kinds of Elemental Molecules in the air are very close to me, like old friends I've known for a long time. And my strength has also increased greatly."

Mang Tian's gaze toward his two disciples became more complicated.

Tang Ziran, who had remained silent until now, asked anxiously, "Brother Mang, what exactly is going on?"

Mang Tian smiled slightly. "It seems heaven has not truly abandoned these two children. I can almost say for certain that both of their Martial Souls have undergone different mutations, and they are mutations in a positive direction."

Mutation?

Hearing those words, Tang Wulin instinctively looked at Tang Wuyang beside him.

After all, ever since Tang Wuyang started school, people had constantly mentioned the words "Malignant Mutation" around the two of them.

Mang Tian said, "Our Martial Souls can undergo peculiar changes under certain special circumstances. For example, fusing with Soul Spirits or Soul Rings that are especially compatible—or especially incompatible—or being stimulated by certain external factors can all lead to such a situation."

"Some people's Martial Souls can also mutate at birth or during Martial Soul Awakening."

"Mutations can be good or bad. A powerful Martial Soul may become extremely weak, while a weak Martial Soul may also become powerful."

"For example, Tang Wuyang's Qilin Martial Soul. Judging from his state after Martial Soul Possession, it clearly mutated during awakening."

Hearing this, Tang Wuyang lowered his head in disappointment. The words "Malignant Mutation" had followed him ever since his Martial Soul Awakening.

To say he was not upset would clearly be a lie.

"But his Qilin may not be a Malignant Mutation!"

The moment those words fell, Tang Wuyang abruptly raised his head. A glimmer of brightness returned to his previously dim eyes.

Mang Tian continued, "The instant I saw his Martial Soul Possession, I also believed his Qilin Martial Soul had suffered a Malignant Mutation. But based on his earlier description, I can almost conclude that his Martial Soul has merely changed in an elemental direction."

"As everyone knows, after ordinary Beast Martial Soul masters use Martial Soul Possession, their physical qualities improve to varying degrees."

"When acquiring Soul Rings, they will most likely gain Soul Skills that increase strength or provide other state-based enhancements, or else methods to increase attack or defense."

"Ordinary Beast Martial Soul masters will display Beastification to varying degrees across their bodies."

"A more special example is the universally acknowledged number one Beast Martial Soul on the continent, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon."

"As Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Masters gain more Soul Rings, the parts of their bodies that undergo dragonification will also increase. At the same time, their Martial Souls naturally possess lightning attributes."

At this point, Mang Tian gave Tang Wuyang a meaningful look. "As for Tang Wuyang's Qilin Martial Soul, judging from his Beastification, it seems only his tail possesses some offensive ability."

"In contrast, the Elemental Molecules around him have become extraordinarily active, especially the blue molecules representing the Water Element."

"At the same time, after acquiring a Soul Ring, his strength has also increased considerably."

"Although I do not know what your Soul Skill is, judging by the Elemental Molecules constantly surrounding you, it should not be the enhancement, pure energy attack, or defensive Soul Skills that ordinary Beast Martial Souls are most likely to obtain."

"This reminds me of the Fox Martial Soul, which specializes in Spirit Power. Although it belongs to the Beast Martial Soul category, unlike ordinary Beast Martial Souls, it excels at using powerful Spirit Power to Control the field or provide support."

"But Tang Wuyang's Qilin can not only trigger fluctuations in all sorts of elements, it can also increase his strength after gaining a Soul Ring."

"Therefore, I have reason to speculate that his Martial Soul, like some rarer Beast Martial Souls, has mutated in an elemental direction."

Tang Wuyang did not speak. He merely lowered his head and looked at his hands.

He knew that Teacher Mang Tian's guess was mostly correct.

After all, Tang Wuyang could feel that his First Soul Skill really was related to the elements.

After explaining Tang Wuyang's situation, Mang Tian shifted his gaze to Tang Wulin.

"Now, let's discuss Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass. We all know that Blue Silver Grass is a universally acknowledged Useless Martial Soul, but it is highly compatible with snake-type Soul Spirits."

"Generally speaking, after Blue Silver Grass Martial Souls gain the enhancement of a Soul Ring, they evolve in the direction of Vines."

"I once met a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master with Soul Power. After he cultivated to Level 10, he also fused with a snake-type Soul Spirit."

"The Vines he produced were much thicker than yours, but they were still extremely fragile. I did not even need to use the power of my Martial Soul to tear them apart easily."

"But your Blue Silver Grass is entirely different. Even though I only used my First Soul Skill, my own strength is great, yet I still could not snap it. Under normal circumstances, that should be impossible."

"This is the first time I have seen the strength of a Martial Soul itself tied to Soul Power. In other words, before your Soul Power is completely depleted, I may not even be able to break your Blue Silver Grass."

"Other than a Martial Soul Mutation caused by fusing with a Soul Spirit, I cannot think of any other possibility."

Tang Wuyang glanced at his Older brother, who was still lost in thought, and asked, "Teacher, is that good or bad?"

Mang Tian said, "Of course it is good, but it is not absolute. It mainly depends on Tang Wulin himself and how you control your Blue Silver Grass."

"Since Blue Silver Grass has transformed into Vines, logically speaking, you should develop toward the control type. Ninety percent of the time, your First Soul Skill should be a basic vine-type skill like binding."

"As for Tang Wuyang, we still need to see what Skills your Soul Ring has brought you before deciding the development direction of your Martial Soul."

"Moreover, when you acquire your Second Soul Ring in the future, perhaps more mutations will occur."

"So, I still cannot determine what your Martial Souls will become in the future, but at the very least, there is hope."

"Tang Wuyang's Martial Soul is not a so-called Malignant Mutation, and Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass is no longer a Useless Martial Soul from this day onward. You two have turned misfortune into a blessing."

"Really?" Tang Wulin looked at his teacher in disbelief.

Hearing this conclusion, Tang Wuyang's eyes immediately lit up.

They were no longer a Malignant Mutation and a Useless Martial Soul?