Osler Becomes a Minion

Xing Tian said, "That's right. This evolution is fake and fleeting, just like this. Once my Soul Power Assimilation is withdrawn, the martial soul will slowly revert to its original state. As for the exact duration, it depends on how much soul power I provide."

Osler deactivated his Martial Soul Possession and said with some disappointment, "So that's how it is. You got my hopes up for nothing; I thought I had a chance to break through to Title Douluo."

"Tch, you?" Yu Feng retorted. "Don't think that just because the sky went dark for a moment you can start dreaming. It's still daytime!"

At this moment, Xing Tian spoke up, "It might not be impossible, though."

Osler was overjoyed. He covered the distance to Xing Tian in two or three strides. "Brother Tian! From now on, you're my brother! Tell me quickly."

Yu Feng spat and mocked, "Shameless!"

If one counted his previous life, Xing Tian was over twenty years older than Osler. Never mind being called brother, he could even be called uncle. Xing Tian felt no ripples in his heart regarding Osler's change in address.

Xing Tian explained, "Through my Soul Power Assimilation, you can achieve a brief Martial Soul Evolution. This state is the real deal, which means that during this period, you are indeed a top-tier martial soul possessor, and your cultivation speed will increase accordingly."

"If you can also carefully perceive the process of the martial soul's evolution and the differences in its origin, it will be of great benefit to your future cultivation, and you might even achieve an autonomous evolution."

Upon hearing this, Osler recalled the feeling from just a moment ago and nodded. "Indeed, the flow of soul power in my body was very smooth just now; my cultivation speed definitely increased."

But then he added with some regret, "Perhaps my comprehension isn't high enough; I don't seem to have had any breakthroughs in my understanding of the martial soul's origin."

Xing Tian said, "That's normal. After all, it's your first time, and you're only a second-ring Soul Grand Master. It's normal to lack sufficient understanding and insight into your martial soul. As your cultivation level rises, your insights will also improve."

"Furthermore, although your martial soul evolution is temporary, it cannot be ruled out that it is due to my insufficient cultivation. Perhaps when my cultivation is high enough, I won't need to rely on Soul Power Assimilation, but can instead directly reshape your martial soul's origin to make it evolve permanently."

Upon hearing this, Osler immediately performed a 'fierce tiger descending the mountain' slide, kneeling on one knee before Xing Tian, and said flatteringly, "Brother Tian, from today on, I am your little brother. You must look after me in the future!"

"Disgusting!" Yu Feng mocked again.

Facing Yu Feng, Osler completely changed his expression: "You're just like the fox who couldn't reach the grapes—saying they're sour!"

Taking on a little brother? I didn't experience that in my past life; I could give it a try.

In his previous life, Xing Tian was an orphan adopted by his master at a young age. After his master died, he began to wander the world.

By then, he was already sixteen and had reached the Super Saint Entering Divinity realm, so he had no trouble protecting himself.

Although he had met people who wanted to follow or accompany him, he had rejected them all due to his status as a practitioner of the evil path and his habit of being alone.

Living a new life, Xing Tian had come into contact with all sorts of people early on and decided to make some new attempts.

Xing Tian said indifferently, "Fine. Then I'll issue the boss's first order."

"You name it!"

Xing Tian said, "For now, don't spread the word that I have the ability to briefly evolve martial souls with the Darkness Attribute. If word gets out, a huge crowd will come knocking. While I'm not afraid, it would be too troublesome and would delay our cultivation."

Osler agreed immediately, "No problem!"

Yu Feng chuckled coldly, "Of course he'd agree. He's dying to be the only one to eat the crab so that no one else can compete with him."

Osler twisted his body and said in a shrill, mocking tone, "You're jealous, you're jealous, you're so jealous~"

Yu Feng gritted his teeth, veins bulging. If he were a fire-attribute soul master, he would have set this forest ablaze by now.

Osler shamelessly draped his arm over Yu Feng's shoulder, giving him a seemingly intimate squeeze, and said, "Oh, don't be angry. Haven't we always been like this? Bickering back and forth—we're used to it."

Yu Feng knew Osler's intentions all too well; the two were far too familiar with each other. "If you have something to say, say it. If not, keep your hands off me."

Osler said, "I'll definitely keep my mouth shut, but you need to show some sincerity too."

"Are you saying I'd betray a brother? Osler, don't go too far! Do you think I'm less than you?" Yu Feng said angrily.

Osler hurriedly placated him, "Calm down, that's not what I meant. I just want to make sure everything is foolproof."

Yu Feng ignored him and walked out of the forest.

Osler asked anxiously, "Hey, where are you going? Are you really angry? That's not necessary!"

Yu Feng didn't look back, only saying indifferently, "Time to eat. Didn't you notice Xiao Tian is already gone?"

"Eh?" Osler turned his head abruptly and found that Xing Tian was indeed gone. It turned out that Xing Tian had already walked ahead of them.

Osler hurriedly followed, "Wait for me!"

A month later, Yu Tianheng returned to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and came to the Heaven-Wei Level Class 1 once again to find Xing Tian.

"Xing Tian, I lost our last match, and I accept the defeat wholeheartedly. My skills were inferior. From now on, I will cultivate twice as hard. Once we both promote to the Tiandou Level, I would like to ask you for another match."

Xing Tian noticed that Yu Tianheng was a completely different person.

The old Yu Tianheng was arrogant, conceited, impulsive, and overbearing, but the current Yu Tianheng was neither humble nor pushy. He had pride without arrogance, and one could feel his confidence and determination, but no longer his contempt or haughtiness.

Xing Tian's internal evaluation of him was—not bad.

"Sure, I never refuse a challenge," Xing Tian replied.

"Thank you." After saying this, Yu Tianheng left naturally.

Osler watched Yu Tianheng's retreating figure and said, "This Yu Tianheng has changed so much. He used to look down on everyone with his nostrils, but now he can actually talk to people calmly. Could it be because he got a beating from the boss?"

Suddenly, Osler wore a look of surprise, and as if he had discovered some secret, he whispered, "Could it be that he has some special hobby?"

Upon hearing this, Xing Tian, Ye Lingling, and Yu Feng all rolled their eyes at the same time.

Yu Feng mocked, "I think your brain is half water and half flour; one shake and it's all paste!"

Osler looked unconvinced. "Then you understand it?"

"I don't!"

Yu Feng retorted righteously, "But I'm stronger than you, anyway!"

Ye Lingling said, "It is clear that Yu Tianheng's original pride has been shattered. The glory of the number one beast martial soul that once blinded him has been torn away, allowing him to see a much vaster world."

"However, for someone as proud as Yu Tianheng to stand back up so quickly after such a blow is unexpected. Although his tone was neither humble nor pushy, I feel that his momentum is even greater than before. I suspect that Thunder Douluo must have intervened."

Xing Tian agreed wholeheartedly with Ye Lingling's assessment. "Sister Lingling is likely spot on. Given Yu Tianheng's original aptitude, he should have been devastated after that battle. Without the guidance of a Title Douluo, there would have been no other possibility for such a recovery."

Osler asked with some concern, "If a Title Douluo is guiding him, then Xiao Tian, you..."

Xing Tian replied confidently, "I'll say it again—I will give him time to catch up, until he can no longer even see my back."