Twin Martial Souls Exposed

"I don't know if it's because I absorbed the Dream-Weaving Spider soul ring, but my body seems to have become as powerful as the Dream-Weaving Spider."

Duan Fan spoke to himself, then picked up the dagger again. This time, his actions were even bolder; he thrust it straight toward his own stomach.

"Duan Fan!"

Li Yi snapped back to reality, shouted in alarm, and lunged to grab Duan Fan's arm.

It was at this moment that Li Yi was shocked to discover that Duan Fan's strength was surprisingly great, and because the movement was so sudden, he failed to hold him back in time.

The dagger ultimately struck Duan Fan's stomach, its sharp tip easily piercing through his clothing.

"Clang—!"

The scene of the dagger piercing into flesh never occurred; instead, it sounded like it had struck a steel plate, emitting a sharp, metallic ring.

Unable to withstand the immense force, the dagger actually snapped in two.

This scene left the siblings Li Yi and Li Ruolan completely stunned.

"How is this possible?"

This was the second time Li Yi had spoken in utter disbelief.

He released his grip on Duan Fan and immediately crouched down to inspect the spot where Duan Fan had just stabbed himself.

There was no sign of blood, and through the torn fabric, there wasn't even a single mark on his skin.

Li Yi swallowed hard, looking at Duan Fan as if he were looking at a monster.

Li Ruolan also approached Duan Fan, checking him over carefully. Only after confirming that he was uninjured did she let out a sigh of relief.

The look she gave Duan Fan had turned into one of shock and bewilderment.

"Duan Fan, what exactly is going on here?"

This was, of course, because Duan Fan had cultivated his Diamond Skill to the second level, reaching the [Iron Bone] stage.

The first level of the Diamond Skill, [Copper Skin], made the skin as tough as copper and iron, making it difficult for ordinary blades to cut.

The second level, [Iron Bone], made the bones as hard as steel, greatly increasing resistance to impact.

Beyond these signature traits, his overall physical strength was constantly improving, as were his power, speed, and other attributes.

However, Duan Fan clearly couldn't reveal the secret of his Diamond Skill cultivation, so he had to find another excuse.

Duan Fan said, "I don't know what's going on either. After I obtained my First Soul Ring, my body just became much stronger."

Li Yi shook his head gently. "That's impossible. After a Soul Master advances, their body does indeed become stronger, but it would never reach a level like yours."

"And the strength you just displayed..."

"Punch me with all your might."

Duan Fan asked, "Should I hit you directly?"

Li Yi hesitated for a moment, then extended his large palm and crouched halfway down. "Hit my palm."

"Alright."

Duan Fan nodded, immediately clenched his right fist, and struck Li Yi's palm with force.

"Bang—!"

With a muffled thud, Li Yi was forced back several meters before he could steady himself, his feet leaving two deep furrows in the ground.

He felt as if his palm had been struck by a hammer, and a sharp pain radiated from his wrist all the way up his arm.

His eyes were wide open, his mouth slightly agape, his face a mask of disbelief.

"This strength is just too exaggerated!"

One had to realize that Li Yi was currently in his Martial Soul-activated state. Even without using soul power for defense, his physical strength and durability were far beyond that of an ordinary person; after all, he possessed five soul rings.

Yet, despite this, he had been pushed back by a six-year-old child.

Furthermore, this six-year-old's Martial Soul was not a type known for its strength—his Martial Soul was merely a writing brush.

Even if it wasn't an ordinary writing brush, it shouldn't provide such a terrifying boost in power.

Li Ruolan, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded, taking a long moment to recover.

She looked at Duan Fan with a sense of unfamiliarity, as if she were seeing him for the first time.

Li Yi shook his arm, walked back to Duan Fan, and with a complex expression, spoke slowly:

"Duan Fan, tell your teacher the truth. Do you possess a Second Martial Soul?"

"No matter how special or mutated your writing brush Martial Soul is, it shouldn't be able to develop in the direction of physical body and strength."

"The only explanation is that you possess another Martial Soul. Influenced by this soul, as your soul power increases, your strength grows, and your body becomes stronger as well."

Duan Fan was slightly taken aback.

He knew that a professional teacher wouldn't be so easily fooled.

He just hadn't expected Li Yi to look past his physical changes and deduce the possibility of a Second Martial Soul.

I definitely can't mention the Diamond Skill. The Second Martial Soul, the Soul-Sucking Battle Axe, will have to be used eventually anyway. Revealing it will, at most, bring more attention my way.

Duan Fan sighed in his heart and finally made his decision.

"Yes, I have a Second Martial Soul."

Duan Fan whispered, extending his left hand.

The Fantasy Pen held in his right hand slowly vanished, and the yellow Soul Ring disappeared along with it.

Black energy emerged from the palm of his left hand, condensing into a long, black axe.

The handle of the axe was covered in intricate patterns, and the wide blade resembled spread wings, with a deep blue gemstone embedded in the center, inside which faint white mist could be seen swirling.

Soul-Sucking Battle Axe, Duan Fan's Second Martial Soul.

The moment they saw the Soul-Sucking Battle Axe, the siblings Li Yi and Li Ruolan revealed expressions even more shocked and excited than before.

They stood motionless, as if holding their breath.

After a long while, Li Yi was the first to speak: "It really is a twin Martial Soul!"

"You child, why have you kept such an important matter to yourself all this time?"

Duan Fan replied, "I didn't want to be treated like a monster and stared at every day."

Li Yi was left between laughter and tears: "How could anyone treat you like a monster? You are a one-in-a-million genius!"

As he spoke, Li Yi looked at Li Ruolan, his face full of excitement and agitation: "I knew that coming to the Star Dou Forest with you to help Duan Fan obtain his second Soul Ring would definitely yield a surprise!"

"I just didn't expect the surprise to be this big!"

"A twin Martial Soul!"

"This is a twin Martial Soul!"

"What kind of teacher are you? Your own student possesses a twin Martial Soul, and you didn't even know!"

Li Ruolan retorted indignantly: "You're the one who specializes in researching Martial Souls, and even after questioning Duan Fan so many times, you still didn't discover it either."

Her gaze fell back onto Duan Fan, shifting into a gentle smile: "Duan Fan, you should have told us about your twin Martial Soul sooner; this matter is extremely important."

"Mm."

Duan Fan nodded lightly, looking like a child who had done something wrong, staring at his toes without saying another word.

Seeing this, Li Ruolan quickly spoke to comfort him, her tone becoming even softer: "Teacher didn't mean to blame you; it's already wonderful that you're willing to talk about it now."

Li Yi said in a deep voice: "This matter must be reported."

Li Ruolan nodded: "I know, we will report it immediately upon returning. I am no longer qualified to be this child's teacher."

"Just because of his Full Innate Soul Power, people from above have already approached me."

"Now that a twin Martial Soul has been revealed, it will certainly cause quite a sensation."

Li Yi laughed: "That is inevitable."

Throughout the siblings' conversation, their eyes never once left the Soul-Sucking Battle Axe in Duan Fan's hand.

"Brother, have you ever seen an axe Martial Soul like this before?" Li Ruolan asked.

Li Yi shook his head: "No, this is my first time."

"Just looking at its appearance, it is extraordinary, and it can even bring changes to Duan Fan's body; this Martial Soul is certainly not simple."

"Let's discuss the matter of the Second Martial Soul after we return."

Li Yi's gaze returned to Duan Fan, and he said with a smile: "Put your Second Martial Soul away; let's first find a suitable Soul Ring for your first Martial Soul, the writing brush."