Inside the carriage, Xiao Wu settled into a comfortable position. Looking at Tang An sitting properly across from her, his features exquisite, she smiled.
This child really is handsome—far more so than Tang San was at his age, Xiao Wu thought with a quiet sigh.
"Xiao An, your big brother left in such a hurry that he only told me your Martial Souls could inherit the Divine Thrones of Destruction and Life. He didn't have time to explain what abilities they had."
"Tell your sister-in-law all about them. Then I'll know how to teach you to cultivate and help you choose the most suitable Soul Rings."
At her words, Tang An kept his expression calm, but a trace of wariness stirred inside him.
Tang San had left Xiao Wu by his side under the pretext of helping him cultivate. In truth, she was there to monitor and guide him, hoping to subtly shape him into a little brother willing to risk his life for his big brother.
But revealing some of his talent was a necessary price for gaining resources. He just had to keep his trump cards hidden.
Besides, Xiao Wu's affection for him seemed genuine.
With that thought, Tang An held out both hands. A flash of dark-red light shone from his right hand, and the crimson Crimson Annihilation Hammer floated above his palm. Green light gleamed in his left, where the razor-sharp Immortal Scythe slowly turned.
As soon as the two Martial Souls appeared, the atmosphere in the carriage split in two: one half cold and lifeless, the other warm and vibrant. At last, the two forces blended perfectly around him.
"The most special thing about my two Martial Souls is that they each come with an innate domain, and the two complement each other."
Tang An's voice held a hint of pride. "I heard from my parents that when Qian Renxue's Angel Domain first awakened, its range was only about fifty meters."
"But my two domains have just awakened, and they already cover a hundred meters—twice as much as hers." (That's a lie. The truth is, it's a hundred-meter radius.)
"The Crimson Annihilation Hammer's domain is called the [Crimson Hammer Annihilation Domain]. Right now, it has two basic abilities."
The first is a mild suppression effect. Enemies who enter the domain instantly have their strength reduced by ten percent, and the longer they stay, the weaker they become.
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The second is a basic enhancement. All my attributes double inside the domain, and my attacks carry a faint annihilation effect.
(Haha, actually, it instantly suppresses enemies' strength by thirty percent, multiplies all my attributes by five, and the "annihilation" effect ignores fifty percent of any defense.)
"The Immortal Scythe's domain is called the [Life Scythe Immortal Domain]. It also has only two basic abilities I can use."
The first is a slight drain on life. Enemies who enter the domain lose a small amount of vitality.
The second is a boost to my life force. My recovery speed doubles, and I can also link myself to one person, sharing our ability to endure.
(Actually, the Scythe of Life instantly steals ten percent of an enemy's life and transfers it to me. My recovery speed is five times faster, and the number of people I can link depends on my mental strength.)
Tang An paused and pointed to his chest. "The two domains also automatically form a [Life-Death Cycle] inside my body. Destruction tempers my body, while immortality heals my injuries. The two-way cycle constantly strengthens my foundation."
"That gives me more than five times the physical strength, soul strength, and Soul Power recovery speed of a Soul Master at the same rank."
(Actually, it's more than ten times. Look at me, pretending to be honest so I can catch him off guard.)
Wait, my surname is Tang. What am I pretending to be?
Tang An could vaguely sense that his two Martial Souls and two domains might be able to fuse and transform.
But since that hadn't happened yet, there was no need to mention it.
Xiao Wu was dumbfounded.
She had thought that dual Innate Level 20 Soul Power was already astounding. She hadn't expected him to have two complementary innate domains, too, along with the ability to temper his body automatically.
He was already leagues ahead of his peers, and his potential was downright terrifying.
This wasn't just a genius. He was a monster!
"That's amazing, Xiao An! How are you so strong?"
Xiao Wu praised him from the bottom of her heart. Unable to resist, she leaned forward, her graceful, supple figure tilting toward him as she slowly reached for his chest.
She wanted to experience firsthand the unique and mysterious Life-Death Cycle within Tang An.
Two entirely different streams of energy—one cold, one warm—flowed through her slender, fair hand and into her awareness.
The cold breath of destruction was steady and profound, while the warm current of life was gentle and unending. The two forces blended and flowed steadily within the boy, ceaseless and wondrous.
"Xiao An, with talent like yours, you'll surely become a God King even more powerful than your big brother. Your sister-in-law will make sure to train you well and help you reach your full potential."
Tang An wasn't heartless; he wouldn't treat someone who cared for him sincerely as nothing more than a tool.
After revealing his basic talents and earning Xiao Wu's trust and support, Tang An finally relaxed. At the same time, a deep curiosity rose within him.
Xiao Wu's avatar was far too special, far too real.
Tang An looked up at Xiao Wu's beautiful face, so close to his, and the full figure that rose and fell gently with each breath. A hint of nervousness stirred in him.
He quickly looked away.
"Sister-in-law, I've always wondered—how can your divine-sense avatar be so real? Its warmth and touch feel exactly like a real person's."
At his question, Xiao Wu smiled softly and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, her gesture natural and alluring.
"That's because this isn't an ordinary divine-sense avatar."
Xiao Wu explained gently.
"After I sacrificed myself for Tang San all those years ago, I left a complete Soul Core of the Soft Bone Rabbit within him."
"This time, when Tang San descended to the lower realm, he drew that Soul Core out and used it to form this body. Put simply, it's my original Soul Beast essence, transformed into human form."
"So its touch and body temperature are exactly the same as my real body's. The only difference is that this body can hold only so much divine power."
At this, Xiao Wu paused, remembering Tang San's instructions before he left, then added:
"Just as your big brother said, I can only use half-god-level strength three times."
"Each time I do, my essence will be severely damaged, and I'll be forced back into my original form as a Soft Bone Rabbit. I'll need a whole year to recover before I can take human form again."
"After I've used up all three chances, this body will be permanently fixed as a rabbit, and I'll never turn back. You can't let your sister-in-law use her power to help you whenever you feel like it, understand?"
Tang An obediently nodded. "I understand, sister-in-law. I'll make sure to protect myself."
But Tang An was shaken to the core.
Her original Soul Core had transformed into a human body!
That meant this body and Xiao Wu's real body in the Divine Realm were, in essence, one and the same.
He just didn't know whether their touch, temperature, and even senses were entirely shared.
Still, Tang San really had gone all out. He had even drawn Xiao Wu's original Soul Core out of her. It seemed he had high hopes for his "little brother with the makings of a dual God King."
A bold idea suddenly flashed through Tang An's mind.
Tang San wanted Xiao Wu to keep an eye on him? Then he'd turn the tables and figure out what made her tick. And besides, he was a little curious to see what the legendary Xiao Wu's true form looked like.
"Sister-in-law~"
Tang An blinked his clear, wide eyes, his voice so saccharine even he wanted to gag.
"If this is your original essence transformed into a human, then you can turn into a Soft Bone Rabbit, right?"
"I've never seen a real Soft Bone Rabbit before. Could you turn into one for me, just once? I promise I'll only look. I absolutely won't touch!"
Xiao Wu couldn't resist Tang An's pleading. Seeing him look so pitiful, affection welled up in her all at once.
She had already taken a particular liking to this handsome younger brother-in-law who had appeared out of nowhere. Besides, Tang San had repeatedly told her to take good care of him before leaving.
Xiao Wu helplessly poked Tang An in the forehead.
"You're such a curious child. All right, all right, I'll turn into one for you just once. But I'm warning you—no touching, understand?"
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