Nan Xuan sat outside the door alone, sorting through the progression of events.
His mental power had already reached the limit of the Douluo Continent; without becoming a god, he could not break through this ceiling. However, his path certainly offered no godhood to inherit, so he had no choice but to create one himself.
"Sigh, there is so much to do. Even after coming to another world, I'm still a workaholic," Nan Xuan leaned back and shouted in frustration.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was famous for its inherited Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, known as the number one beast martial soul on the Douluo Continent. It held a very high status in the spirit master world, and the clan itself was one of the top three sects of the Heaven Dou Empire, serving as the pride of the entire empire.
A year ago, a disgrace appeared in this sect. As the son of the sect master, the 95th-rank Super Douluo known as the Thunder Douluo, his awakened martial soul was actually a spirit beast resembling a pig, with large ears and a round face.
As a direct descendant, awakening a pig caused the elders present to freeze on the spot. Afterward, the elders wanted to expel this disgrace from the sect, but because he was the sect master's son and the sect master protected him with all his might, they had no choice but to drop the matter.
Until today, the child who had awakened the Pig Beast martial soul was already 20 years old. According to sect rules, one had to leave upon reaching adulthood, but due to his special circumstances, it had been delayed by two years.
Just like that, this Pig Beast youth began his journey across the continent.
At the same time, the Haotian Twin Stars of the Clear Sky Sect were also making a name for themselves on the continent.
In Holy Soul Village.
"Xiao Xuan, how did you know about this?" 19-year-old Bibi Dong rested her head on Nan Xuan's lap.
"Have you forgotten who I am? The master of the Network World; knowing such things is quite easy," Nan Xuan brushed aside the hair covering Bibi Dong's eyes.
"That's true, you are the god of that world now," Bibi Dong turned over and lay directly between Nan Xuan's legs.
"Don't fidget, you'll have to take responsibility later," Nan Xuan teased, feeling Bibi Dong's movements.
Bibi Dong felt a bit depressed upon hearing this. What was this guy thinking about all day? She was just lying like this because it was more comfortable.
The two had been settled in Holy Soul Village for over two years. Qian Xunji's influence on Bibi Dong had faded significantly, though of course, if she had the chance, she would still choose to finish him off.
"Xiao Xuan, do you think our spirit power growth is a bit unstable?" Bibi Dong asked with some concern, looking at her 60th-rank spirit power.
"Don't worry about that. This spirit power has all been compressed and purified. We've been leveling up once every three months, which is already considered slow. If you can reach this level through cultivation, then just set your mind at ease. Would I ever lie to you?" Nan Xuan's hand wandered over Bibi Dong's body as he spoke with a calm expression.
"Speaking of which, can your hands be a bit more honest? We do that every single day, aren't you satisfied yet?" Bibi Dong was truly speechless at Nan Xuan's actions; how could this man be so insatiable?
Nan Xuan blushed slightly at her words, but his hand did not stop moving.
"Xiao Xuan, I plan to head to Slaughter City to obtain the Slaughter God's Domain after I acquire my seventh spirit ring," Bibi Dong looked at Nan Xuan with a somber expression.
"Hmm, go ahead. When the time comes, I will add a layer of mental imprint to your martial soul. My Network World does not cover Slaughter City; the spirit masters there are very bloodthirsty and violent, so take care of your own safety. Do not drink the Bloody Mary there. With my mental power, the killing intent inside will not affect your mind."
Nan Xuan was not surprised by Bibi Dong's request. Her ambition had never faded, and coupled with the beastly acts committed by Qian Xunji, she was now even more determined to pursue her own career.
"Ah, you actually agreed," Bibi Dong said, somewhat surprised.
"What, you don't want to go anymore? If so, then just stay here in Holy Soul Village and grow old with me," Nan Xuan held Bibi Dong's chin and chuckled foolishly.
"I don't want that. I want to gain strength and then kill that beast," Bibi Dong looked at Nan Xuan with determined eyes.
"Then that settles it. I can only provide you with some protection for now; everything else depends on you," Nan Xuan said with a hint of grievance.
"I'm sorry, Xiao Xuan. I know you don't like power struggles or factional disputes, and that you only want to live in seclusion from the world. I really want to stay and be with you, but these things must be done by someone," Bibi Dong looked at him with guilt, her eyes brimming with tears.
"In that case, how about an extra position tonight?" Nan Xuan's expression suddenly shifted, and he looked at Bibi Dong with a lecherous grin.
"You're asking for death! Can you be serious for once?" Seeing Nan Xuan's expression, the urge to cry that Bibi Dong had just felt vanished instantly.
Old Jack, who was passing by while fishing, sighed, "It's good to be young."
At the gate of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a short-haired youth looked back once before leaving.
"Just you wait. I will definitely break through to the 30th rank and prove that there are no trash martial souls, only trash spirit masters," Yu Xiaogang made up his mind, determined to prove himself and wash away his shame.
On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang Hao and his brother were training, spending time every day fighting spirit beasts.
Tang Hao swung his Clear Sky Hammer, chasing a spirit beast through the jungle.
Just as he raised his hammer to strike, a vine made of Blue Silver Grass wrapped around him.
"You aren't even hunting for a spirit ring, why do you keep hurting them?" A girl with long blue hair held an injured Soft Bone Rabbit in her arms, using the life force of her own martial soul to heal its wounds.
Tang Hao looked at the girl who seemed like an elf walking out of the forest, and his heart began to beat rapidly.
Tang Xiao, who was nearby, heard that his brother had gone quiet and hurried over to see.
"Hey, can you two answer my question?" The elf girl looked at the two idiots and said with some anger.
"Ah, this wasn't us. I just saw them fighting, and I swung my martial soul to break up the fight. Isn't that right, brother?" Tang Hao looked at the elf girl and hurriedly signaled Tang Xiao.
"Oh, right, yes, yes. We were breaking up a fight, definitely not hurting them," Tang Xiao immediately reacted upon seeing the look.
"Hmph, fine, let's just say that's the case," the elf girl put down the Soft Bone Rabbit in her arms and walked toward the other injured spirit beasts.
"Um, hello, my name is Tang Hao, and this is my brother, Tang Xiao. We are from the Clear Sky Sect. Our martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer. We are here to train—oh no, just passing through to exercise," Tang Hao scratched the back of his head and said shyly.
"Hello, my name is Ah Yin, and my martial soul is Blue Silver Grass," blue energy radiated from Ah Yin's hands and drifted toward the injured spirit beasts.
"That's amazing, are you an auxiliary-type spirit master?" Tang Hao asked.
"Perhaps, I know a little bit of control skills as well," Ah Yin said with a smile.
The three formed a bond there and began their journey across the continent.
At the entrance of Holy Soul Village.
"Let's go, today your husband will help you obtain your sixth spirit ring." Nan Xuan helped the disguised Bibi Dong onto a carriage, and they drove toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Shouldn't we recruit another soul master? I'm looking to obtain a soul beast between 20,000 and 30,000 years old this time, and I'm a bit worried." Bibi Dong and Nan Xuan had already stepped into the territory of the Star Dou Great Forest, but since Nan Xuan had chosen not to recruit any soul masters this time, she felt a bit uneasy.
"Don't worry, I would never sabotage my own teammate, especially since you're my wife." Nan Xuan looked at Bibi Dong with a grin and gave her his word.
Hearing Nan Xuan put it that way, Bibi Dong had no reason to hesitate any further.
The acquisition of Bibi Dong's sixth soul ring was indeed just as Nan Xuan had said; it wasn't too difficult.
Nan Xuan used his First Soul Skill to scout and locate a target, then spread his Seal Wings to take to the sky, hitting the Blood-Sucking Demon Spider with a mental blast before using the soul skill of his Seal Wings to seal its soul power, leaving Bibi Dong to deliver the finishing blow.
"Are you sure you're an auxiliary-type soul master?" Bibi Dong asked, looking at Nan Xuan's all-inclusive service with some surprise.
"What else could I be? A power-attack type?" Nan Xuan shrugged, putting on a helpless, show-off display.
"Tch, you arrogant brat. You're as full of yourself now as you were when you were a kid." Bibi Dong scoffed at Nan Xuan's expression.
Nan Xuan didn't mind; how could a woman understand the joys of a man?
Nan Xuan's current strength was roughly at the level of a Title Douluo, though that was only in terms of mental power; his soul power was still at the 60th-level 5-ring Soul King stage.
Bibi Dong had already begun absorbing her soul ring, finishing the process in eight hours.
"Dong'er, what's the soul skill?" Nan Xuan walked over to Bibi Dong and asked.
"Blood-Sucking Spider Thorn." Bibi Dong didn't demonstrate it, as the name made it clear enough what it was.
"So, where do you plan to go to settle your sixth soul ring? Do you want this Soul Emperor to arrange it for you?" Bibi Dong mimicked Nan Xuan's mannerisms, teasing him.
"Eek." Nan Xuan shivered.
"What, are you looking down on me?" Bibi Dong frowned as she looked at Nan Xuan's expression.
"No, no, absolutely not, my lady, you're overthinking it. I was just shivering because I plan to head to the Extreme North to get my sixth soul ring." Nan Xuan wasn't about to tell her that he had been a bit too active lately and his legs were feeling a little weak.
"Hmph, you'd better not be." Bibi Dong waved her fist and huffed coquettishly.
"Also, why choose the Extreme North to get a soul ring? Isn't there anything in the vast Star Dou Great Forest?" Bibi Dong was a bit speechless at how picky Nan Xuan was about his soul rings, though his martial soul was peculiar, and the soul skills he obtained were always miraculous.
One martial soul, opening up a world.
"Don't even mention it, the Star Dou Great Forest really doesn't have it. The soul beast I need is called a Mirror Beast, and that kind of soul beast is only found in the Extreme North." Nan Xuan was also a bit speechless; he wondered when he'd be able to crossbreed these things.
"Then let's go, don't dawdle. Big sister is very busy, you know." Bibi Dong kicked Nan Xuan in the backside; she wanted to bully him more while her soul power level was still higher than his, otherwise, she'd end up underneath him again later.
Thinking about it, she, a dignified Saintess, being pinned underneath this guy—it was truly infuriating.
Nan Xuan looked at his wife, whose mental age was only three, and shook his head with a smile as he chased after her.
After a week of long-distance trekking, the two finally arrived at the Extreme North.
Both of them were wrapped in thick, snow-white cotton coats, lying on the ground in silence, blending perfectly into their surroundings.
"Head that way." Nan Xuan pointed toward a snowy mountain forest.
The two spoke very little along the way; don't ask, because it was freezing.
"Once I reach the Title Douluo level, I'm definitely coming here to streak once. I don't believe it'll still be able to freeze me then." Nan Xuan looked at the iceberg before him, exhaling hot air as he spoke heroically.
"How shameless. If you freeze 'that' off later, don't come crying to me." Bibi Dong was a top student; even a 95th-level Title Douluo had to wear clothes here, and here was an auxiliary soul master, just asking for trouble.
"Shh, we're here, hehehe." Nan Xuan, his hair dusted with ice crystals, said with a smile.
A soul beast resembling a polar bear was sleeping in the cave ahead.
"Seal Wings." Nan Xuan immediately used the seal formation, then pressed down with his mental power. Bibi Dong watched for the right moment, her sixth soul ring lighting up behind her.
"Blood-Sucking Spider Thorn." In truth, Bibi Dong didn't want to use this move, because it required her Martial Soul Avatar, and she would become very "evil."
Nan Xuan took the opportunity to plunge a dagger into the creature's neck.
"Just need a roar from the Grandmaster's martial soul, and we can have our New Year's Eve dinner." Nan Xuan remarked.
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