Lin Yan: I Want to Cultivate a Second Martial Soul!

The next day.

Sunlight spilled onto the training grounds, casting a touch of warmth upon everyone.

"Dean! I've reached level 30! I've reached level 30!"

Just as Flender was about to demand why Oscar was missing from the formation, an excited voice rang out from afar, drawing closer until it reached everyone's ears.

Flender followed the sound, his eyes widening. "What? Level 30? A 14-year-old level 30 Food-type Spirit Master—your future achievements will be limitless!"

His weathered face blossomed into a smile; it was clear that Flender was genuinely overjoyed.

At this moment, Ning Rongrong muttered softly, "Isn't Lin Yan level 30 at 12 years old?"

Fearing this comment might spark conflict, Lin Yan quickly intervened, "Rongrong, Oscar breaking through to level 30 is a good thing. Don't discourage him! Food-type spirits are even harder to cultivate than Support-type ones."

With that, the others didn't pay much more mind to Ning Rongrong's point.

Flender waved his large hand, addressing the group.

"Prepare yourselves. Tomorrow, I will have Old Zhao take you to the Star Dou Forest to hunt a spirit beast for Oscar."

"This isn't just about Oscar; it is a trial for all of you. Before you encounter a thousand-year spirit beast, Teacher Zhao will not easily intervene. Everything will depend on yourselves."

"Alright, dismissed!"

As the words fell, Flender intended to return and discuss the matter with Zhao Wuji, but Lin Yan suddenly seized the opportunity, calling out to Flender's retreating back.

"Dean! I want to attach a spirit ring to my second martial soul."

The moment these words were spoken, Lin Yan instantly became the center of attention, with everyone fixing their gazes upon him.

Flender turned back, his brow furrowed tightly.

"What kind of joke are you making? Are you not afraid that you won't be able to withstand the energy of the spirit ring and explode to death?"

"I am not afraid! I also want to become a Battle Spirit Master; I want to fight, too."

Lin Yan's reply was crisp, his tone filled with determination.

Dai Mubai, standing to the side, suddenly stepped forward to persuade him, "Lin Yan, don't be impulsive! You know full well what the fate of those with Twin Martial Souls has been throughout history. Besides, your second martial soul is so unique—why not wait until your level is higher before considering this?"

Mentioning the uniqueness of the second martial soul, Ma Hongjun chimed in, "Yeah, Lin Yan. If I had a choice, I definitely wouldn't cultivate this martial soul that comes with Evil Fire; you have no idea how miserable I am every time the fire flares up. You should really reconsider."

Oscar looked at Lin Yan with a slumped face, "Brother, if you start cultivating your second martial soul, then I'll be the only Support-type left!"

"Isn't there still Rongrong?"

"Oh! Forgot." Oscar slapped his forehead. "But that's not the point. Have you really thought this through? Actually, isn't it fine the way you are now? We know better than anyone how much your Blue Silver Grass martial soul contributes on the battlefield. Why take the risk..."

Facing the intense dissuasion of the group, Lin Yan's expression remained unchanged.

"No need to persuade me. My mind is made up."

"Only by holding power in my own hands can I feel secure."

"Thank you all for protecting me for so many years. Once I have the strength, it will be my turn to protect everyone."

With these words, the others wore complex expressions.

Indeed, if they had a choice, who would be content to be a support for their entire life?

If Lin Yan didn't have a second martial soul, that would be one thing, but the fact was that he possessed the qualifications to become a Battle Spirit Master. Perhaps the recent experience in the Spirit Arena had ignited his self-esteem, or perhaps Lin Yan had planned this all along. In any case, although it sounded dangerous and absurd, everyone deeply understood Lin Yan's feelings.

At this, Ning Rongrong looked at Lin Yan with curiosity. "Lin Yan! What is your second martial soul? From what everyone is saying, it seems your second martial soul is quite extraordinary."

"You'll know when the time comes."

Lin Yan did not answer directly, because if he told Ning Rongrong now, this girl would definitely demand a demonstration, and the secret of his Martial Soul Evolution would be exposed.

He planned to use this trip to the Star Dou Forest to disappear for a while during the chaos when Xiao Wu was abducted. Upon returning, he would simply claim he had scavenged a few spirit beasts, and that after absorbing the rings, his martial soul had mutated on its own...

That was a perfect explanation.

Facing the group, Flender looked at Lin Yan with a grave expression. "Are you certain?"

"Yes, I am certain."

"I want to attach a spirit ring to my second martial soul. I want to become a Battle Spirit Master."

Lin Yan answered with ironclad resolve, without a hint of hesitation.

Flender knew he couldn't stop the boy, so he simply nodded in agreement.

"Fine. The path is one you have chosen yourself."

"Just like your second spirit ring, just make sure you don't regret it later."

Finally, he looked at the others once more.

"Dismissed. Go back and prepare yourselves."

With that, everyone prepared to return to their dorms to get ready for tomorrow's hunt.

"Lin Yan!"

Tang San's voice came from behind. Lin Yan, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others all stopped in their tracks.

Sensing the less-than-friendly gazes of the group, Tang San retreated half a step in silence.

"I just want to ask why your first three soul skills all have the same name and the same effect, and what soul beasts your soul rings came from."

Lin Yan frowned slightly, "All three soul rings came from Blue Silver Grass soul beasts, so the soul skills are the same. Do you have any other questions?"

"Are your soul skills also effective on yourself?"

"Yes."

"Alright, I understand."

The two exchanged questions and answers, and once Tang San obtained the answers he wanted, he turned and left.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes at Tang San in annoyance, "Tch~ What a guy! He didn't even say thank you after asking for advice."

Lin Yan chuckled, "Why get worked up over him?"

Immediately after, he summoned his Blue Silver Grass martial soul and activated all three soul skills simultaneously, creating three grass blades brimming with life energy, which he handed to the boys.

"Take these back and split them up; they might be useful during tomorrow's soul hunt."

Ma Hongjun, being the closest, grinned when he saw the grass blades Lin Yan had produced, "Thanks!"

Before long, the group dispersed.

The boys began dividing the Blue Silver Grass Lin Yan had given them, a scene that happened to be spotted by Zhu Zhuqing.

"Is what they're holding Lin Yan's Blue Silver Grass?"

Ning Rongrong frowned, "It looks like it! How come they have some too?"

At this moment, Xiao Wu stepped forward, "It's probably because Lin Yan knew about the soul hunt tomorrow and gave them some basic supplies. After all, his Blue Silver Grass can replenish vitality for others at any time."

That was correct; the grass blade Lin Yan had given Ning Rongrong had been used up by the three girls last night.

Right after Zhu Zhuqing had discovered Ning Rongrong's secret, Ning Rongrong had explained the wonders of the Blue Silver Grass to the other two...

And then, the energy within that grass blade had been exhausted!

In the clearing, Ning Rongrong pouted, expressing her dissatisfaction.

"Hmph! That stinky Lin Yan, we're going on a soul hunt tomorrow, why didn't he say he'd prepare some for us too?"

Ever since experiencing the energy of the [Life Great Tide], Zhu Zhuqing also felt a desire to possess a complete grass blade. She looked at the other two girls and tentatively suggested.

"Um... since Lin Yan helped me out last night, how about I use the excuse of thanking him to go ask him for some?"