Twin Martial Souls

"Hoo-hah! Hoo-hah!"

Grey Wolf panted heavily, his eyes bloodshot and his whiskers unkempt. He looked on the verge of a mental breakdown, radiating an aura that was equal parts decadent and frantic.

"This Great King is finally free!"

Grey Wolf threw his head back and roared, the sound carrying the full weight of his longing for freedom.

At this moment, both Elder Ling and Feng Tianyu had their expressions shift drastically.

Elder Ling looked Grey Wolf up and down, his face a mask of shock and confusion.

He remembered the inherited martial soul of the Feng Clan to be the Gale Demon Wolf, so what on earth was this thing before him?

Although it had the vague shape of a wolf, it stood on its two hind legs and had just spoken—though he hadn't understood a single word of what it said.

This scruffy, bloodshot-eyed, decadent, and frantic wolf-like creature lacked even a shred of the ferocity and power of a Gale Demon Wolf.

Had the martial soul mutated?

An externalized mutated martial soul!

But strangely, for a martial soul to be able to speak—could it be an externalized martial soul with its own intelligence?!

If so, this martial soul possessed immense research value.

Martial souls in Douluo Continent were strange and varied, and mutations occurred from time to time.

Elder Ling's first reaction was that Feng Tianyu's Gale Demon Wolf martial soul had mutated.

Feng Tianyu's eyes flickered. He quickly suppressed the shock in his heart and accepted the fact that he had awakened the Grey Wolf martial soul.

There was nothing wrong with the Grey Wolf martial soul. As the greatest scientist of the wolf tribe, Grey Wolf's world-shaking intelligence, when combined with Soul Tool technology, would surely spark countless possibilities.

The only concern was that if Grey Wolf didn't grasp the situation and started shouting about time travel or the Green Green Grassland, it might invite some trouble.

Fortunately, the language Grey Wolf had just spoken seemed to be that of the Green Green Grassland, not the language of Douluo Continent, so Elder Ling hadn't understood him.

Feng Tianyu couldn't understand it either, but he could grasp the meaning behind the words; this was likely due to the bond between host and martial soul, which provided a built-in translation function.

This made Feng Tianyu breathe a sigh of relief. Just as he had transmigrated from Blue Star and needed to learn the language of Douluo Continent from scratch, Grey Wolf had transmigrated from the Green Green Grassland and would also need to learn the local language. This meant that in the short term, there was no need to worry about Grey Wolf blabbering and exposing the truth of their transmigration.

Feng Tianyu pursed his lips, raised his palm, and silently thought the word "Return." A terrifying suction force erupted instantly, and Grey Wolf, having only just regained his freedom, was irresistibly transformed into a grey light and pulled back into Feng Tianyu's body.

Only one unfinished sentence echoed in the room:

"No! This Great King has only just regained his freedom, I will definitely return..."

After retracting the Grey Wolf martial soul, Feng Tianyu took a deep breath, mimicking the reaction expected of a normal six-year-old child. He threw the problem entirely onto Elder Ling, his tone laced with a hint of tremor:

"Elder Ling, what is going on with my martial soul? Why isn't it my father's Gale Demon Wolf martial soul?"

By asking first, Feng Tianyu seized the initiative!

Hearing this, Elder Ling looked at Feng Tianyu and shifted into his mentor mode:

"Tianyu, this should be the result of a martial soul mutation. Martial souls are not immutable; during the inheritance process, mutations can occur for various reasons."

"There are beneficial mutations that can turn a trash martial soul into a top-tier one, and there are malignant mutations that can turn a top-tier martial soul into trash."

"As for this externalized martial soul of yours... well... in the history of Shrek Academy, that ancestor Yu Xiaogang, who pioneered the Ten Core Competitions of Martial Soul Theory, also seemed to have awakened an externalized martial soul through mutation."

"In your case, it is difficult for me to judge whether it is a beneficial or malignant mutation. Let us first test your Innate Soul Power. Innate Soul Power represents a soul master's talent; by checking its level, we can roughly determine if your mutation is beneficial or malignant."

While speaking, Elder Ling reached into the Soul Tool at his waist, pulled out a blue crystal ball, and handed it to Feng Tianyu:

"Tianyu, place your hand on it!"

Feng Tianyu was also curious about his own Innate Soul Power, so he nodded and placed his right hand on the crystal ball.

A suction force erupted from the crystal ball. Feng Tianyu's body shuddered as a warm current, originally located in his dantian, flowed up through his meridians, entered his right arm, and was drawn into the crystal ball.

The next instant, the crystal ball bloomed with a brilliant light, and the number 10 pulsed within the previously empty sphere.

"Innate Full Soul Power!"

Elder Ling was shocked. The golden light surrounding him fluctuated violently, showing just how unsettled his heart was.

Innate Full Soul Power was the mark of the most top-tier soul master talent!

Elder Ling could now be certain that Feng Tianyu's martial soul mutation was definitely a beneficial one.

No matter how scruffy the wolf-like martial soul looked on the outside, any soul that could grant Innate Full Soul Power had to be a top-tier martial soul.

Now, as Elder Ling looked at Feng Tianyu, his eyes were glowing as if he were gazing at a peerless piece of raw jade.

With Innate Full Soul Power, as long as Feng Tianyu did not perish prematurely, he would certainly be able to cultivate into a Titled Douluo.

Seeing that he had Innate Full Soul Power, Feng Tianyu's mouth hung slightly open, his eyes revealing a hint of daze.

Could the Grey Wolf martial soul really grant him Innate Full Soul Power?

Feng Tianyu couldn't be sure!

But his second martial soul would certainly be able to grant him Innate Full Soul Power.

Yes!

Feng Tianyu possesses Twin Martial Souls!

Just as his Martial Soul awakened, aside from Grey Wolf detaching from his body, his own physical form began to heat up slightly. His heartbeat quickened, and blood surged rapidly through his veins, granting him a massive boost in strength, speed, and reflexes.

Feng Tianyu possesses a first Martial Soul, Grey Wolf, and a second Martial Soul, his own body!

This matter is truly incredible, yet it has undeniably come to pass.

Thinking back, Grey Wolf did not merely transmigrate into his Martial Soul; rather, it transmigrated into the body of his Gale Demon Wolf Martial Soul, the two fusing to create the externalized Martial Soul he has now.

With his original Martial Soul slot vacant, his own body nourished itself into a Martial Soul.

Such a situation is rare in this world!

A light has returned to Feng Tianyu's eyes. In the past, his gaze always revealed a sense of indifference—a detachment born from the clarity of seeing through the future, intertwined with the despair of being unable to change it, leading to a state where he cared for nothing.

But now, everything is different!

Possessing Twin Martial Souls, Feng Tianyu can vigorously develop soul guidance technology with his Grey Wolf Martial Soul, while simultaneously cultivating to become a top-tier powerhouse through his body Martial Soul.

He sees hope—the hope of stepping onto the pinnacle of the strong on the Douluo Continent!

Feng Tianyu let out a long breath and withdrew his palm from the crystal ball. The brilliant light radiating from the sphere immediately dimmed once more.

In stark contrast to the dim crystal ball were Feng Tianyu's bright, sparkling eyes:

"Elder Ling, thank you for awakening my Martial Soul and testing my Innate Soul Power. I now request that you arrange for someone to take me to hunt a soul beast so I may obtain my first soul ring."

Elder Ling seemed to snap out of a dream. He first retrieved the crystal ball used for testing soul power, then looked at him with burning eyes and spoke in a solemn tone:

"Tianyu, your talent is too great. I am not at ease letting others take you to hunt soul beasts."

"I have decided: I will personally take you to the Star Dou Great Forest. I helped you awaken your Martial Soul, and now I shall also help you obtain your first soul ring."

"Furthermore, there is one more thing!"

"Regarding your mutated Martial Soul and your Innate Full Soul Power, I will report them to Shrek Academy. I hope the academy's higher-ups will grant you an exceptional admission and focus on your cultivation."

"Although our Shrek City Defense Army belongs to the Lord of Shrek City, we ultimately answer to the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy. I still have some influence within the academy."

"Your talent must never be buried. It is a pity your father, Feng Zheng'en, could not see this; otherwise, he would surely be very gratified."

Feng Tianyu was overjoyed. Elder Ling is a Soul Saint powerhouse; with him personally taking charge, he will certainly be able to help him obtain a first soul ring with the most suitable attributes and age.

As for reporting to Shrek Academy, that is also good. If he can receive exceptional admission and focused training from Shrek Academy, it will certainly greatly increase his growth rate.

Feng Tianyu bowed slightly, his tone filled with gratitude:

"Many thanks, Elder Ling. I leave everything to your discretion!"

Elder Ling's eyes crinkled with a smile, and every wrinkle on his face smoothed out. As a veteran of the City Defense Army, seeing a genius emerge from the descendant of a fellow soldier, how could he not be happy?

Afterward, Elder Ling gave Feng Tianyu a few more instructions, telling him to return to the City Defense Army office early tomorrow morning so he could take him to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for a soul ring.

Only after these instructions did he let Feng Tianyu leave.

As he departed, Feng Tianyu still felt as if he were in a different world. It was only when he stepped out of the City Defense Army office and the warm sunlight, accompanied by a gentle breeze, brushed against his face that he was truly awakened.

His state of mind now was vastly different from before, and his bright eyes shone with the vigor of a young man.

Peerless Tang Sect is simply inferior to Douluo Continent!

Douluo Continent is a relatively open place. Those opportunities belonging to Tang San, such as the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well or Sea God Island, are things anyone has a chance to compete for.

Compared to Douluo Continent, Peerless Tang Sect feels more like a private customization; all opportunities revolve around the Child of Destiny, Huo Yuhao. Without meeting the prerequisites, it is difficult to trigger those opportunities.

Feng Tianyu previously lacked the qualifications to compete, but that may not be the case in the future.

Since he is already here, he certainly cannot just be a bystander.

Regardless, since these opportunities are currently ownerless, Feng Tianyu might as well seize the chance to contend for one or two of them.

Seeing Feng Tianyu walk out, the two City Defense Army soldiers standing guard at the gate showed their goodwill with great enthusiasm.

"Tianyu, did the awakening go smoothly?"

"How is your talent? Do you have the qualifications to become a soul master?"

Feng Tianyu smiled brightly, his voice crisp:

"The awakening went very smoothly. Elder Ling said to come back to the office tomorrow morning; he is going to personally take me to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for a soul ring."

"Goodbye, uncles. I'll be back tomorrow."

After saying this, Feng Tianyu walked away.

It was not until Feng Tianyu's back had gradually faded into the distance that the two City Defense Army soldiers slowly processed the news.

Awakening his Martial Soul today and going to hunt for a soul ring tomorrow—doesn't that mean Feng Tianyu possesses level ten soul power?

The two City Defense Army soldiers gasped. Innate Full Soul Power—this is the most top-tier talent on the continent.

Leaving the City Defense Army office, Feng Tianyu walked with a light, brisk step. It took him about ten minutes to return to his residence in the west of the city.

It was a small villa.

The villa had two floors, built with blue bricks and grey tiles, covered in the marks of erosion from the passing years. It looked quite old, but it was kept spotlessly clean, as Feng Tianyu was usually quite diligent.

In the prime real estate of Shrek City, possessing even a small villa like this was the final glimmer of glory for his Shenfeng Lineage.

Feng Tianyu couldn't wait to push the door open, lock it behind him, and hurry into the living room, rushing back and forth to pull the curtains shut tight.

Only then did he take a deep breath and let it out slowly, raising his palm and focusing his mind to summon his first martial soul, Grey Wolf, once again.

A flash of grey light rippled over his body, and from that radiance, the short-statured Grey Wolf materialized.

Regaining his freedom, Grey Wolf took a deep breath of fresh air, his expression one of wild ecstasy.

Feng Tianyu opened his mouth to speak, but fearing walls might have ears, he refrained from using the language of the Douluo Continent and instead spoke in the language of his past life on Blue Star.

He hoped that the bond between him and Grey Wolf would allow the wolf to understand him, just as he could understand Grey Wolf.

Feng Tianyu spoke in a hurried tone:

"Grey Wolf, I think we need to have a serious talk!"

Grey Wolf was taken aback, his slit pupils widening as he glared at Feng Tianyu. With a flash of cold light, he extended his claws into an attack stance, his wolf face twisted into a ferocious expression:

"How do you know this Great King's name? What kind of animal are you? Was it you who locked me up? You've kept me trapped for so many years, and today, I'm going to make you pay!"

A flash of joy crossed Feng Tianyu's eyes.

He could understand the Green Green Grassland language that Grey Wolf spoke.

And Grey Wolf could understand the Blue Star language he spoke.

This was truly perfect; as long as they didn't communicate in the language of the Douluo Continent, their conversations would be completely encrypted.

Even if they discussed matters regarding his transmigration later on, he wouldn't have to fear being overheard by prying ears.

Feng Tianyu didn't explain his identity immediately, choosing instead to shower him with flattery:

"Grey Wolf, of course I know you!"

"You're incredibly famous where I come from. You're the greatest scientist of the wolf tribe, a model husband who loves his wife, and a model father who dotes on his son. Your exploits have even been on television!"

"I could say I grew up watching your stories. Over there, you're a super celebrity!"

Under Feng Tianyu's relentless compliments, Grey Wolf quickly lowered his guard, retracting his ferocious expression and pulling his claws back from Feng Tianyu.

A smug smile spread across Grey Wolf's face. He scratched the back of his head with one claw, his eyes squinting into slits, and on his grey-furred cheeks, Feng Tianyu could even see two oval-shaped red blushes.

He really couldn't handle praise; he was actually blushing!

Grey Wolf laughed triumphantly:

"This Great King is really that famous? A super celebrity!"

Feng Tianyu nodded with absolute certainty:

"Of course! You're my idol, and I've always supported you in catching that detestable Weslie!"

Grey Wolf laughed even more smugly, waving a hand as he said:

"Hahahaha... so you're a fan of this Great King? Then I believe you!"

"Although Weslie is truly detestable, I don't catch sheep anymore!"

"Wait..."

Grey Wolf seemed to recall something and suddenly stopped laughing. He clutched his head with both claws, every hair on his body standing on end, his face contorting into an expression of pure shock:

"My wife! My son!"

"This Great King has been locked up for years; my wife and son must be worried sick about me!"

"You fellow, who exactly are you? Even if you are a fan of mine, if you were the one who locked me up, I won't be polite to you!"

Feng Tianyu felt a sense of relief. Grey Wolf was still the same Grey Wolf—loving his wife and son. As long as he could persuade Grey Wolf to help him, the wolf would become the golden finger he needed to establish himself on this continent.

He introduced himself:

"I am a human named Feng Tianyu!"

"Grey Wolf, it wasn't me who locked you up. Like you, I don't belong to this world."

"You come from the Green Green Grassland, and I come from Blue Star. I was thrown into this world six years ago, and I suspect you were thrown here six years ago as well."

"This place is called the Douluo Continent. Grey Wolf, I hope you can help me. Once we grow strong together, we will have the chance to help you find the way home."

"Believe me, your wife and son are surely at home right now, waiting bitterly for your return."