Douluo: Jianmu Martial Soul, Am I an Abomination of Abundance?

Perhaps if Xue Ye had this thought on the first day, he would be thrown off the throne the next.

The Xue Clan was no match for the Star Luo Dai Clan. They had neither a powerful White Tiger Martial Soul nor a Martial Soul Fusion Skill passed down for a thousand years.

And for Spirit Hall's long-standing Nation-Stealing Plan, she had no choice but to endure all of it, turning a blind eye to every evil.

Over the years, even she herself had failed to notice that she had grown accustomed to ignoring those evils.

However, looking at the little man before her, so much younger than herself, Qian Renxue felt that perhaps things could change.

Perhaps, with his help, she could be herself.

She could turn everything around!

"Little brother, you're right. Some things are indeed time to change!"

Qian Renxue emerged from her silence. After reflecting on herself, her golden eyes shone even more brightly than before.

Looking at the spirited Qian Renxue before him, Mu Ci's previously serious expression vanished, and he smiled from the bottom of his heart.

"Sister Xue, if you keep walking this path, you might even become a god."

Hearing Mu Ci tease her like that, Qian Renxue could not help but chuckle, rolling her golden phoenix eyes at him.

"Little brother, didn't your grandmother and Spirit Kite Douluo tell you that the Qian Clan has a God Ancestor enshrined within it?"

"And I am the only descendant in thousands of years to have received the God Ancestor's blessing. I am qualified to inherit the God Ancestor's godhood."

As Qian Renxue spoke, she lifted her snow-white chin slightly, looking exceptionally proud.

Mu Ci was not surprised by Qian Renxue's answer. Of course, he knew that if she followed the prescribed path, she could inherit the Angel God's godhood.

But Mu Ci still had different ideas.

"Sister Xue, are you really content with merely inheriting the God Ancestor's position?"

"Ten thousand years ago, the Angel God purged the darkness across the continent and ascended to godhood amid the cheers of the people."

"As a descendant of the Angel God, Sister Xue, don't you want to be like your ancestor and cleanse the continent once more?"

"With justice and righteousness as your blade."

"Let the radiance of the Six-Winged Angel shine upon every corner of Douluo Continent once again."

"Use the Angel Holy Sword and Sacred Fire to once more pass Judgment upon the even deeper darkness and sins across the continent."

Mu Ci's words were like a devil's temptation, deeply stirring Qian Renxue's heart.

"You need not inherit the God Ancestor. You will surpass the God Ancestor!"

The Turmoil Caused by Martial Soul Mutation

Heaven Dou City, Dugu Manor.

Mu Ci and Qian Renxue had discussed matters for a long time at Crown Prince Manor.

No matter how bright the future Mu Ci envisioned was, they still had to keep their feet on the ground and take each step properly.

And going to the palace to meet Xue Ye was the beginning of overturning the empire.

In truth, Mu Ci's final idea about becoming a god was not something he had said casually. He had considered its feasibility.

How many people had there been on Douluo Continent when the first Angel God became a god?

Under Spirit Hall's restraint, after thousands of years of development, the population now was at least more than ten times what it had been then.

The faith produced by so many people, even if it was only a fraction of it, would be enough to create another First-Level Godhood.

Then, if the two Angel God godhoods were merged into one, becoming a God King might be uncertain, but reaching Quasi-God King status would be all but guaranteed.

And given the enmity between Mu Ci and the Clear Sky Sect, the sect would inevitably have to be destroyed.

That meant he would inevitably face Tang Hao. Following that logic, Tang San would certainly be a future enemy as well.

When the time came, facing the possible appearance of the Asura God King behind Tang San, the more Deities he had on his side, the better his chances would be.

After all, he still did not know what level of combat power the Pathstrider Emanators in the Douluo Universe could reach.

Nor was he certain whether Asura's appearance would draw out the other God Kings.

However, based on Mu Ci's estimation of Tier 9 Pathstriders, Emanators should be comparable to God Kings in realm, while surpassing them somewhat in combat strength. Perhaps they were even stronger than the Golden Dragon King?

But even then, fighting one against five was still not particularly safe.

When making plans, one had to prepare for the worst.

To guard against any eventuality, he still needed to take some preventive measures in advance, lest certain people jump over the wall in desperation.

This was merely planning ahead for a rainy day.

Thinking of this, Mu Ci raised his head to look at the dim sky, where faint starlight had already appeared, and murmured to himself.

"What a pity. The Douluo Universe is too far from the Tree of Imaginary; even the Aeons' great power cannot reach this place.

"Otherwise, if Sister Xue follows my idea with unwavering resolve, perhaps she might even catch a glance from The Hunt."

Mu Ci slowly walked into the courtyard.

Dugu Yan, who had just returned from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, saw him and immediately rushed over, wrapping herself around him.

Looking at the man she loved before her, Dugu Yan pouted her red lips. "A'Ci, I haven't seen you in days. Did you miss me?"

"Of course I did."

Mu Ci wrapped an arm around Dugu Yan's slender waist and, smiling, kissed her slightly displeased pretty face.

"Is Grandpa Dugu home?"

Dugu Yan obediently nodded and climbed down from Mu Ci.

They entered the room.

Dugu Bo sat on the sofa, smiling as he watched Mu Ci, whose arm Dugu Yan was holding.

Once the two sat down, he spoke.

"Little Ci, what did His Highness the Crown Prince want with you?"

"It was because of Xue Ye's health problems these past few days. I agreed to enter the palace with him tomorrow and help Xue Ye recover."

Upon hearing this answer, Dugu Bo wore an expression as if he had long expected it.

"As expected. Xue Xing also sent someone to find me today, wanting to discuss this matter. But I don't know how to treat illnesses, so I turned him down."

"Little Ci, have you decided to stand with Xue Qinghe?"

Hearing Dugu Bo's latter question, Mu Ci looked at him somewhat strangely.

"Grandpa Dugu, why do you ask? Xue Qinghe is the Crown Prince and the future emperor. If I must choose a side, then naturally I would stand with him."

"Do you have a different suggestion, Grandpa Dugu? Or do you think Xue Beng is more suited to that position than Xue Qinghe?"

Dugu Bo decisively shook his head.

"Not at all. I don't have much interest in who becomes emperor, but if I had to choose between Xue Qinghe and Xue Beng, I would choose Xue Qinghe too."

"It's just that, Little Ci, Xue Xing and Xue Beng, uncle and nephew, aren't as useless as the rumors in the streets make them out to be!"

Dugu Bo did not explicitly say that the uncle and nephew still harbored some desire for the throne.

Mu Ci nodded at Dugu Bo's words without committing himself.

"Grandpa Dugu, without strength to support them from behind, no matter how deep their schemes are, they are nothing but futile effort."

"However, judging by what you mean, Grandpa, you must be troubled by the favor you owe Xue Xing."

Dugu Bo sighed, tacitly confirming Mu Ci's answer.

"Don't worry. I won't put you in a difficult position."

Dugu Bo did not actually care that much about the favor. He had always been an eccentric man.

Though he did indeed value promises greatly, if that day truly came, he would certainly stand by his granddaughter's husband.

But Xue Xing had not shown any such intention yet, so Dugu Bo treated it as though it did not exist. Perhaps one day Xue Xing would use up that favor, and then he would never need to concern himself with their affairs again.

Seeing that the two had finished talking, Dugu Yan looked at Mu Ci somewhat sheepishly.

"A'Ci?"

"What is it, Yanyan?"

Mu Ci and Dugu Bo both turned their gazes toward Dugu Yan at her words.

"It's like this. At the academy these past few days, because of my appearance, I told everyone that I had returned to normal after detoxifying myself. I didn't reveal anything about my Martial Soul."

"But there was a team spirit battle today, so I inevitably revealed my mutated Martial Soul in front of everyone. Everyone was very curious about it."

"Especially Lingling. Her reaction to this was very intense, and we all know about the Nine-Heart Begonia. So I wanted to ask you, can Lingling's problem be solved?"

Mu Ci frowned slightly upon hearing this, beginning to ponder the information revealed by Dugu Yan's words.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan both held their breaths, afraid of disturbing Mu Ci.

After a while, Dugu Yan weakly asked, "A'Ci, is Lingling's problem difficult to solve?"

Mu Ci suddenly snapped back to attention and smiled at Dugu Yan.

"Ah, no. It isn't because of Ye Lingling's problem. Her Martial Soul issue is actually similar to yours; it isn't difficult to resolve."

"I'm thinking about the turmoil brought about by acquired Martial Soul Mutation."

Hearing Mu Ci's answer, Dugu Yan let out a sigh of relief and felt sincerely happy for her close friend.

But Dugu Bo, sitting opposite them, frowned just as Mu Ci had moments ago.

"Little Ci, are you saying that Yanyan's Martial Soul Mutation will attract the covetous eyes of many factions?"

Mu Ci nodded in response to Dugu Bo's question.

And after being happy for a while, Dugu Yan was brought back down to earth by Dugu Bo's words.

"Such a major matter will certainly draw attention, especially from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. They have been obsessed with the issue of their own Martial Soul for so many years. It is impossible for them not to be curious about the secrets within it."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's snake-like pupils narrowed, and his aura erupted.

"They dare! If they dare touch even a single hair on Yanyan's head, I'll make sure the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is left with only those two old men. It just so happens that I haven't had anywhere to test the power of my Jade Phosphorous Absolute Poison."