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

Mu Ci nodded to his grandfather, rose to his feet, and walked toward him.

As for the changes in his Martial Soul and Path, he planned to study them carefully after returning to the inn.

Mu Changsheng wrapped an arm around Mu Ci's waist. The glow of Soul Power around his body surged as he flew toward the outer region of the Star Dou Forest.

A Spirit Douluo was incredibly fast. In less than two hours, they had already rushed out of the mixed zone and reached the outer region.

Sensing that the quality of the surrounding Soul Beasts had dropped sharply, with most being ordinary Soul Beasts only hundreds or a thousand years old, Mu Changsheng let out a sigh of relief. He gradually slowed down and finally had time to ask about Mu Ci's condition.

"Little Ci, how does that six-hundred-year Azure Vine Soul Ring feel?"

Mu Ci sensed it for a moment, organized his thoughts, and replied, "After absorbing the Soul Ring, my Soul Power has reached level thirteen. I feel like I can break through again after another month or two of cultivation."

Mu Changsheng was shocked. "You reached level thirteen directly after absorbing a six-hundred-year Soul Ring? That's unbelievable! What about your Soul Skill?"

He could not help being surprised. Normally, it was already quite good for a Soul Master to fill their current level of Soul Power and break through to the next level after absorbing a Soul Ring.

Breaking through yet another level afterward was something only a rare few could accomplish, much less directly advancing three levels like Mu Ci had.

"The Soul Skill is Healing Aura. I think the vigorous life force of the Abundant World Tree and Azure Vine resonated with each other, creating this Soul Skill."

When he mentioned the Soul Skill, Mu Ci felt a little awkward.

His family's Martial Soul was a top-tier control-type Martial Soul. Its first Soul Skills were usually powerful control skills such as binding and imprisonment. A purely support-type Soul Skill like his was unheard of.

However, Mu Ci roughly understood why his Soul Skill had formed this way.

Most abilities of the Path of Abundance benefited others. Most Pathstriders in the Honkai: Star Rail Universe who walked this Path were the same, though the Abundance People blessed by Abundance were an exception.

Still, Mu Ci was not discouraged just because his Soul Skill was purely supportive. His way of thinking was different from that of people in Douluo, and his perspective was entirely different as well.

There had been countless imaginative ideas for developing the Jianmu Martial Soul in the anime from his previous life. He could simply choose one and develop it in that direction.

"Healing Aura? Is it a Domain-Type Soul Skill? How effective is it?"

When Mu Changsheng heard that his grandson's Soul Skill was purely supportive, he frowned slightly.

However, he did not take it too seriously. It was only a first Soul Skill, after all. Once Mu Ci reached Spirit Saint, this kind of Soul Skill would have difficulty producing much effect against opponents of the same rank.

"Yes. Once activated, it forms a healing domain within a five-meter radius around me. Its range can expand as my cultivation rises."

"As for the healing effect, it depends on how much Soul Power I output. It heals everyone within the domain equally, though I can exclude anyone who does not need healing with a thought."

After carefully sensing the Soul Skill's effects, Mu Ci was quite satisfied. Its range and effect were not fixed, which meant his first Soul Skill would not fall behind as battles grew stronger and stronger in the future.

Whether in group battles or one-on-one fights, his enemies would have to face one or a group of monsters constantly regenerating health.

Mu Changsheng's jaw practically dropped. As an old Soul Master who had lived for more than eighty years, he had never heard of such an outrageous first Soul Skill. It completely overturned his worldview. It was not Soul Master-like at all.

"How can it be this absurd? I absorbed an Azure Vine Soul Ring too. Why didn't I gain a Soul Skill like this?"

Mu Changsheng still could not believe it. Even his flight path became a little unsteady. But then he remembered that the one who had gained the Soul Skill was his own grandson, and his mood immediately improved.

"It's not that exaggerated. In terms of healing, I don't think it can necessarily compare to Nine-Heart Begonia," Mu Ci hurriedly added, afraid he might shock his grandfather into trouble.

Yet inwardly, he thought, If the Nine-Heart Begonia in reality is as powerful as it was described in the novel, then without boosting it with Abundance Power, mine truly might not compare. But if I do use it, then mine would far surpass it.

Hearing this, Mu Changsheng immediately knocked his eldest grandson on the head with his free hand while flying, his tone strange.

"You want to compare healing with Nine-Heart Begonia? Then how are they supposed to survive? They only gained such powerful healing abilities because of their harsh inheritance requirements, and you want to surpass them with a mutation?

"But your effect is still a little too outrageous. Once you reach Spirit Saint or Spirit Douluo, you could practically alter the course of a major war. An army that cannot be killed... just thinking about it is terrifying.

"So no matter which faction it is, they will want to eliminate you as soon as possible."

Mu Changsheng's expression turned solemn as he considered his eldest grandson's future. Once others learned of his Soul Skill's effects, every major faction would want him dead.

"Grandpa, are you talking about the Star Luo Empire and the Upper Three Sects?" Hearing his grandfather's warning, Mu Ci began considering his own strategic value in the future.

The healing ability of Abundance Power was beyond doubt. Just look at those Abominations of Abundance that ravaged the universe—their regenerative abilities were monstrously powerful. Calling the stronger ones capable of regenerating from a single drop of blood would not be an exaggeration.

Mu Changsheng looked at his grandson and said solemnly, "Yes. There is no need to say much about the Star Luo Empire. They definitely would not want Heaven Dou to produce such a high-level Soul Master."

"As for the Upper Three Sects, you must pay special attention to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is known as the world's number one support Martial Soul."

"And because your Martial Soul Mutation gave you such powerful support abilities, even if we do not know whether they can be passed down steadily, they definitely will not want to see that happen."

But when the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was mentioned, he inevitably thought of its two guardian Douluos, and his expression grew even more wary.

"As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's two guardian Douluos, you need not worry about Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo known as the continent's number one attack Douluo. He is upright and honorable and would not do something so petty. But the other one is not nearly as moral."

"Bone Douluo Gu Rong is not only a defense-type Soul Master at the level of a rank ninety-five Title Douluo, but he also possesses unpredictable spatial Soul Skills. He is impossible to guard against."

"Over the years, many major families have had exceptionally talented descendants die inexplicably while hunting Soul Beasts. Many in Heaven Dou's Soul Master circles suspect this Title Douluo, but there is no evidence, and everyone fears the might of two Title Douluos. So they simply keep quiet about it."

"So, Little Ci, remember to hold something back whenever you use your Soul Skills. Do not let others guess their true effects. Once you reach Spirit Douluo, you will no longer need to fear them."

"As for the remaining two sects, there is no need to care about them. Since that incident, the Clear Sky Sect has sealed off its mountain and closed itself away.

"As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they are absurdly arrogant. They believe themselves to possess the world's number one Beast Martial Soul and look down on everyone equally."

"They are nothing worth worrying about."

Mu Ci listened to his grandfather's explanation and warning, then nodded solemnly.

He was still far too weak. He needed time to grow.

The Great Dao had yet to be achieved. A cultivator still needed to work hard.

While they talked, Mu Changsheng had already brought Mu Ci back to the inn in the small town.

Abundance God Fruit

After spending the entire day running back and forth through the Star Dou Forest, he finally had time to inspect the changes within his body after returning to the inn and getting cleaned up.

Mu Ci sat cross-legged on the large bed in his room, his eyes closed in meditation. His thoughts gradually sank into his Martial Soul as he carefully sensed the changes.

Within the pitch-black, empty origin space, a towering tree stood rooted in the void, its azure-gold radiance illuminating the surroundings.

Strands of Path Power swirled around it, carrying the concepts of life and Abundance.

But Mu Ci did not focus on those obvious manifestations. Instead, his perception locked onto the one difference on the Ambrosial Arbor.

Amid the lush canopy, a tiny golden speck flickered.

"An Abundance God Fruit? How is that possible?"

This change left Mu Ci unable to believe it. The Douluo Universe had neither the Tree of Imaginary nor endless Imaginary Energy, so how could it possibly materialize Abundance Power into a fruit?

Yet it was precisely this change that made Mu Ci realize that his Abundant World Tree might truly be a blessing from the Abundance Star God.

"But where did this Divine Miracle come from? Could it be because I picked the Path of Abundance too often as a crutch while playing Simulated Universe in my previous life?

"So when I passed through the Honkai: Star Rail Universe during transmigration, Yaoshi casually tossed a blessing at me?"

After pondering it for a long time, Mu Ci came up with the possibility that seemed most logical.

After all, the Merciful Medicus was known throughout the universe for selfless benevolence. Regardless of good or evil, regardless of race, as long as one could meet Yaoshi and pray to Them, They would bestow a blessing and grant all living beings immeasurable lifespans.

All sentient beings would obtain whatever they sought.

However, it was because of this that nearly immortal Abominations of Abundance had emerged throughout the universe. Massive Abundance People tribes such as the Borisin and Wingweavers filled countless worlds with fear.

The Emanators of Abundance had even created living planets such as Ketumirage and World-Devouring Rahu, capable of absorbing stellar energy and crushing celestial bodies.

But the Honkai: Star Rail Universe had the Aeon of Equilibrium, maintaining balance throughout the universe.

With Yaoshi, who blessed the universe, there was also Lan, the Aeon of The Hunt, who specifically hunted Abominations.

Lan was born within the Xianzhou Alliance, which had sought immortality. The immortal Xianzhou Natives could live but never die, causing the Xianzhou to become unbearably burdened and resources to grow scarce. This eventually led to disaster, and amid that calamity, Lan ascended as the Hunt, carrying hatred and vengeance toward Abundance.

And after enduring such suffering, the people of the Xianzhou Alliance began their journey of hunting across the heavens and swearing to exterminate Abominations under Lan's leadership.

Thinking of this, Mu Ci shuddered in fear. Since the Abundance Star God could observe him, then the Aeon of The Hunt, Their mortal enemy, might also have noticed him.

"Damn, Lan above, would They casually reward me with a Light Arrow and erase me as an Abomination of Abundance? Don't think about it. Don't think about it."

Mu Ci quickly stopped his runaway thoughts and carefully sensed the effects of his Abundance God Fruit.

After all, no one knew whether Lan might also toss over a rocket while Yaoshi was handing out blessings.

Moreover, Hunt Power could cross time and lock onto causality. Who knew when Douluo Planet might be turned into a cosmic firework?

At just the right moment, the Jianmu Martial Soul conveyed information, allowing Mu Ci to clearly understand the effects of this Douluo version of the Abundance God Fruit.

The Abundance God Fruit was a product formed by the union of a Pathstrider and the Abundant World Tree. Every increase in the Pathstrider's Path Power would produce one Abundance God Fruit, over which the Pathstrider had complete control.

The Abundance God Fruit currently growing in the canopy had merely formed from low-level Path Power. It could restore an ordinary person to health and slightly extend their lifespan.

Based on the information, Mu Ci roughly estimated that a low-level God Fruit could extend one's lifespan by around thirty-six years.

Compared to the God Fruits produced by the Abundant World Tree of the Luofu Xianzhou, the one in Mu Ci's possession was a severely weakened version of a weakened version.

It was even inferior to things such as genetic enhancement drugs developed by certain interstellar civilizations in the Honkai: Star Rail Universe. It was practically an insult to the Divine Miracle of Abundance.

But precisely because it was a weakened version, the Abundance God Fruit's side effects had disappeared as well. There would be no side effects such as becoming Mara-Struck.

After all, it could only extend one's life by a few decades, far from enough to cause mara. Though an old fossil like Dragon God might very well have gone mad.

As for what kind of Abundance God Fruit could be produced once his Path Power reached the middle or high levels, or even the Emanator level, the Ambrosial Arbor gave no further feedback.

After understanding everything, Mu Ci used his thoughts to pluck the God Fruit from the canopy and materialize it in his hand in reality.

Endless golden radiance gathered in his palm, gradually taking shape. Its brilliant glow illuminated the room as brightly as day.

Mu Ci opened his eyes, emerging from his meditative state, and examined the golden fruit that had fully condensed in his hand.

The Abundance God Fruit resembled golden crystal in its entirety, emitting a faint glow. It was shaped like an olive, yet wrapped in layers upon layers of lotus-petal-like patterns, making it extraordinarily miraculous.

As he examined the God Fruit in his hand, Mu Ci considered how to distribute it.

Because a Pathstrider held complete control over the fruit, he did not necessarily have to consume it himself.

Moreover, Mu Ci was only six years old. He had no use for the fruit's effects right now. The best choice was to give it to his grandfather or grandmother.

Both his grandfather, Mu Changsheng, and grandmother, Lin Ya, were already over eighty. The maximum lifespan of a Spirit Douluo was only a little over one hundred years, and the two of them were already approaching the end of their lives.

Only by breaking through to Title Douluo could one gain a significant increase in lifespan.

Mu Changsheng's cultivation had already reached rank eighty-eight. However, because he was too old, he had cultivated for years without being able to break through.

As long as he consumed this God Fruit and restored his body to youth, his cultivation bottleneck would surely open as well. With the Soul Power he had accumulated and compressed over many years, becoming a Title Douluo would be within easy reach.

Once the family produced a Title Douluo and invited Spirit Kite Douluo over, they could consider the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye guarded by Dugu Bo.

With two Title Douluo powerhouses, one control-type and one assault-type, dealing with Dugu Bo, who was known as the weakest Title Douluo, would be effortless.