The Severing of the Martial Soul?

Jiaojiao looked uncomfortable. She gave a light cough and said, "You're welcome..."

She couldn't beat a single one of these people standing before her!

Was humanity truly as powerful as Zang Xin had claimed?

Bajiao was more honest. He spoke directly, "While we call it guarding the path, it is more like we are using the attributes of Young Master Yun and Young Lady Yun to improve ourselves! It is a mutual exchange. We will protect them well; this is for our own sake as well!"

Yun Ming nodded slightly. He said, "I have already had people prepare quarters for you! They are right next to Qianzhao and Qianyue, which will make it convenient for you to interact."

The two thanked Yun Ming, then turned to The Twins and said, "Remember to consume the immortal herbs you brought back as soon as possible! You are young, so the effects of the herbs will be even stronger for you!"

Yun Qianzhao nodded. "Understood!"

"So we intend to go into seclusion. Master, Mistress, as for the affairs of Freshman Class One—"

Yun Qianyue looked at Yun Ming and Ya Li. Ya Li smiled and said, "It is fine. Leave that matter to Yue'er! Besides, with Chang Kong and Shen Yi there, they will manage the class well! I imagine absorbing the immortal herbs won't take long."

With Ya Li's words, The Twins felt at ease to begin their seclusion. They laid out the immortal herbs brought back from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in front of them, while Jiaojiao and Bajiao stood guard behind them to prevent any accidents.

Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, a neutral-attribute immortal herb. Consuming it invigorates the limbs, clears the eight extraordinary meridians, and can forge an indestructible body.

Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, a highly nourishing pure-yang herb that can significantly increase the user's soul power.

Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, with a mild and mellow medicinal nature, it has the effect of strengthening the foundation and expelling impurities from the body.

Dragon Ganoderma Leaf, which strengthens the foundation, not only increases the speed of healing and stimulates the recovery of soul power, but also helps one focus their mind.

These four types of immortal herbs were selected by Jiaojiao and Bajiao specifically for the two, as they were highly beneficial to the body and, aside from the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, lacked specific elemental attributes.

"I suggest you each consume a Dragon Ganoderma Leaf first, then proceed to the other herbs. The medicinal nature of the Dragon Ganoderma Leaf is gentler, and its effects will help you withstand the power of the subsequent immortal herbs!"

Jiaojiao raised her hand to retrieve the Dragon Ganoderma Leaf and placed it before them.

The two did not doubt her. After adjusting their states, they consumed the Dragon Ganoderma Leaf.

As the medicinal properties of the immortal herb permeated their bodies, a faint halo enveloped them, and they immediately mobilized their internal soul power to dissolve the medicine.

Jiaojiao and Bajiao looked solemn, not daring to relax for a moment, constantly monitoring the physical condition of the two.

In the history of the Douluo Continent, no one had ever consumed multiple immortal herbs at once, so Jiaojiao and Bajiao did not dare let The Twins take them all simultaneously. After using the Dragon Ganoderma Leaf to lay the foundation, they only allowed the two to consume the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid respectively.

Following that came the Blazing Glue and the source leaves of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

The massive energy impact caused the two to quickly enter deep meditation, though even at this moment, they were resisting the heaven and earth spiritual energy of this plane from entering their bodies.

"Eh? What is going on here..."

After discovering this issue, Jiaojiao and Bajiao could not help but frown.

This seclusion of theirs lasted for nearly two full months.

The energy contained within the immortal herbs had seeped into their bodies, and combined with the effects of the Blazing Glue and the source leaves, even though the amount of soul power required by The Twins was vast, this seclusion had raised their soul power to level forty-seven!

They were only three levels away from breaking through to become a Soul King!

Upon sensing the surge in their soul power, both were astonished.

At this rate, they would be able to break through to Soul King by the age of thirteen! Looking back at the history of the Douluo Continent, perhaps no one in tens of thousands of years had achieved such a feat!

The reason immortal herbs were called immortal herbs was precisely because such terrifying improvements came without any loss or burden to one's innate talent!

To this, Jiaojiao merely gave a cold snort. "My Blazing Glue is the essence of ten thousand years! Increasing soul power is its least impressive function! However—little ones, while you were in seclusion, Bajiao and I discovered a few problems!"

Yun Qianzhao frowned upon hearing this and asked, "What problems?"

"Your bodies seem to be autonomously rejecting the spiritual energy of this world! This directly resulted in your soul power only increasing by six levels!"

Bajiao said to the two, and Jiaojiao continued, "After all, logically speaking, having absorbed so many immortal herbs, your soul power should have at least reached the Soul King level! It is impossible for it to be this low!"

"What exactly is going on?"

The Twins fell silent, the look in their eyes obscure and unreadable.

Seeing this, Jiaojiao frowned and said, "You don't need to hide anything from us! Our future is basically pinned on you! Therefore, we are absolutely on your side!"

Bajiao nodded in agreement.

But The Twins' trust in soul beasts was limited; even though they were willing to believe Jiaojiao and Bajiao, they did not reveal their true secrets.

Jiaojiao saw their evasiveness but did not press the matter, instead continuing, "Fine! Let's change the subject!"

"There is a problem with your Martial Souls!"

When Bajiao said this, The Twins could not help but frown. Yun Qianzhao asked, "What problem?"

Jiaojiao pondered for a moment before saying to them, "Your Martial Souls seem to have a defect! No—a more accurate description would be, a loophole! During the operation of your Martial Souls, there is a sense of fragmentation."

The Twins frowned, and Yun Qianyue said, "We have never felt that."

"Of course you couldn't feel it! This loophole is extremely subtle; even the strongest humans might not be able to detect it. Even we, having observed the operation of your Martial Souls for nearly two months, only discovered one extremely faint fluctuation."

Jiaojiao shook her head, crossing her arms over her chest, proud of her keen perception as a plant-type fierce beast.

Bajiao remained the reliable-looking youth, saying, "The fragmentation in your Martial Souls is very subtle. It is possible that a problem occurred during your Martial Soul awakening, leading to a discrepancy in the compatibility between your Martial Souls and your own souls."

Seeing that The Twins were still somewhat skeptical, Jiaojiao said directly, "Release your Martial Souls!"

The Twins released their Martial Souls as Jiaojiao instructed.

The Golden Sun and Silver Moon reflected each other. As The Twins gazed at the celestial bodies behind one another, under deliberate and careful sensing, they finally perceived the fragmentation between their Martial Souls and their souls during a faint resonance.

Upon sensing this, The Twins' brows locked tightly. Yun Qianyue asked anxiously, "What should we do?"

"Logically, Martial Souls are innate to you humans. Even if there was a mistake in the timing of the awakening, they shouldn't be fragmented from the soul..."

Jiaojiao crossed her arms and muttered to herself. She circled around Yun Qianzhao, her gaze landing on Yun Qianyue in the distance, and suddenly said, "Your souls seem somewhat similar... Do you have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"