Martial Soul Twin Birth, Godhood Mask

Evening.

In the dilapidated wooden shack where Tang San lived, a drunken Tang Hao leaned against a bed that looked like a bird's nest.

His originally murky eyes flashed with a sharp glint the moment he heard "Innate Full Soul Power" and "Clear Sky Hammer."

His attention was entirely focused on Tang San's Twin Martial Souls.

He had completely cast aside the mention of Fu Qin, the "other Innate Full Soul Power" that Tang San had spoken of, to the back of his mind.

Late night.

Fu Qin lay on his small bed, continuously contemplating his Martial Soul.

As a transmigrator, he understood the importance of Martial Souls better than anyone.

This was the foundation of the Douluo Continent and the key to determining one's future achievements.

He concentrated his spirit to sense his Martial Soul.

"Hum—"

Deep within his sea of consciousness.

Aside from the floating Alchemy Gloves, another light silhouette drifted silently.

It was also a pair of gloves, their material appearing like jade yet not jade, the surface carved with intricate cloud patterns, exuding an indescribable, mysterious aura.

"Godhood Mask..." A wave of heat rose in Fu Qin's heart!

He cautiously extended his spiritual power to touch the mask.

However, the moment his fingertips made contact, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean; there was no feedback of soul power, no awakening of special abilities, and he couldn't even feel the slightest flow of soul power, as if it were an ordinary, lifeless pair of gloves.

"Hm?"

Fu Qin frowned, testing it repeatedly several times, but the result remained the same.

It seemed completely isolated from his soul power and spiritual power; no matter how he urged it, it remained motionless.

Yet for some reason, as he stared at the patterns on it, fragments of unfamiliar memories inexplicably surfaced in his mind.

Most of them were cultivation techniques related to "Deity Performance," "Power of Faith," and "Idealistic Divine Ability."

There were also a few other trivial but not weak martial arts moves.

Feeling these martial arts memories.

Fu Qin's pupils constricted, and he realized it in an instant.

"Damn! Isn't this the memory of Wang Zhenqiu, the southwest tumor from Under One Person?!"

He recalled that when he went to the anime convention, he had painted his face to cosplay as Wang Zhenqiu.

As a transmigrator, he was naturally familiar with the plot of Under One Person, and the Godhood Mask's heaven-defying ability to "perform as a deity oneself and borrow the Power of Faith from all living beings to become a god" could be called the pinnacle of idealistic divine abilities.

But why, in his hands, had it become a dead object with no reaction?

"No power fluctuation doesn't mean no potential."

Fu Qin quickly calmed down, his eyes becoming sharp.

"A top-tier cross-world ability like the Godhood Mask might require special conditions to activate; it is very likely my opportunity to become a god!"

Suppressing his anticipation for the Godhood Mask, he turned his attention back to his first Martial Soul.

Alchemy Gloves.

When he awakened during the day, he only felt that these gloves seemed to allow him to vaguely perceive the structure of surrounding matter.

With a thought, the gloves instantly manifested on his palms.

Fu Qin channeled his soul power into them, and the miniature transmutation circle on his palms instantly lit up with golden light.

His gaze fell on the iron railing at the head of the bed, and as his thoughts shifted, the runes on the gloves flowed, and an invisible force wrapped around the railing.

The next second, the hard iron railing gradually softened and deformed.

Under the control of his soul power, it slowly twisted into a thin, long iron needle, its tip incredibly sharp.

Seeing this, Fu Qin felt a jolt in his heart. Following this, he attempted to extend his spiritual power.

Several fine threads of soul power shot from his fingertips, precisely wrapping around the iron needle, and with a light flick, the needle shot out like a bullet.

"Thwack."

It instantly pinned into the wooden wall opposite, sinking in half an inch.

However, after using this move, cold sweat immediately broke out on Fu Qin's forehead.

"Not only can it reshape, but it can also manipulate objects?"

Although this single move had drained ninety percent of the soul power in his body, a flash of pleasant surprise still crossed his eyes.

Because this ability was extremely similar to the "Divine Machine Hundred Refinements," one of the Eight Miraculous Skills from Under One Person in his memories!

Divine Machine Hundred Refinements could rapidly transmute matter, mass-produce artifacts, and manipulate objects from a distance, allowing a single person to assemble an army of magical tools.

But what he felt at this moment was far more than just that.

His current strength was too weak, completely unable to unleash the true power of the Alchemy Gloves.

Time passed quickly.

The news that Holy Soul Village had produced two children with Innate Full Soul Power spread through the surrounding villages as if it had grown wings.

Old Jack was so busy he barely touched the ground, receiving village chiefs from neighboring villages who came to offer their congratulations every day, the smile on his face never fading.

Fu Qin and Tang San became the little celebrities of the village, sought after wherever they went.

Yet, Fu Qin maintained a low profile, spending his days practicing the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record and "playing" with Tang San.

Occasionally, he would "accidentally" reveal some insignificant talent, making Tang San even more determined in his plan to "take him in as a little brother."

Name: Fu Qin (Transmigrator)
Soul Power: Level 10 (Innate Full Soul Power, Mysterious Heaven Skill 1st Layer Peak)
First Martial Soul: Alchemy Gloves (Level 10)
Second Martial Soul: Godhood Mask (Level 10, Hidden)
Skills: Mysterious Heaven Skill (1st Layer), Purple Demon Eye (1st Layer), Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track (1st Layer)
Affinity: Tang San (80), Old Jack (95)

Name: Tang San (God King Reincarnation)
Soul Power: Level 10 (Innate Full Soul Power, Mysterious Heaven Skill 1st Layer Peak)
First Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass (Level 10)
Second Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer (Level 10, Hidden)
Skills: Mysterious Heaven Skill (1st Layer), Purple Demon Eye (1st Layer), Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track (1st Layer)
Intentions: Head to Nuoding Academy in two months; test Fu Qin along the way, and if he is reliable, attempt to recruit him under my command.

Fu Qin looked at the information on the panel, knowing that Tang San had already begun preparing to take him in as a subordinate.

However, he didn't care; with the Intelligence-Reducing Halo and Fate Arises and Fades buff, Tang San would never discover his true strength.

During these two months, Old Jack had run his legs off securing work-study spots for the two children.

He had pestered and cajoled until he obtained the spot originally reserved for the neighboring village by Nuoding Academy, even managing to secure extra subsidies sufficient for the children's initial living expenses at the academy.

The day before their departure, Old Jack prepared brand-new clothes and dry rations for the road, giving them endless instructions.

"When you get to the academy, cultivate diligently, don't cause trouble, and look after each other..."

Fu Qin nodded obediently.

"Don't worry, Grandpa Jack, Little San and I will look after each other."

Tang San also spoke up.

"Don't worry, Village Chief, I will take good care of Fu Qin."

[Old Jack Affinity +2 (97), Tang San Affinity +1 (81)]

Early the next morning, just as the sky was beginning to brighten, Old Jack led Fu Qin and Tang San on their journey.

It was several dozen miles from Holy Soul Village to Nuoding City, requiring a full day of walking to arrive.

Along the way, Old Jack walked in front, with Tang San and Fu Qin following behind.

Tang San intentionally slowed his pace, walking side-by-side with Fu Qin.

"Fu Qin, does your glove Martial Soul have any special effects?"

Tang San asked, appearing casual.

Fu Qin had long expected him to ask and immediately put on a confused expression.

"Special effects? It's just a pair of ordinary gloves. Master Su Yuntao said it was a trash Martial Soul, though I do feel my strength increases a bit after putting them on."