With Roots, The Main Body Martial Soul's Second Awakening

As the three of them continued forward, a massive and solemn vermilion gate came into view, facing east from the west.

This gate was exceptionally wide, standing several meters tall, its vermilion paint appearing remarkably vibrant and eye-catching under the sunlight. Two brilliant golden evergreen trees were meticulously outlined on the doors, looking so lifelike that they added a touch of unique vitality.

On either side of the gate stood two enormous stone lions, carved with exquisite craftsmanship, their claws bared and their presence imposing.

"From now on, this will be the base for our Body Sect."

"I truly hope that our Body Sect can continue to pass down its glory, just like these two evergreen trees."

Mu Ye took a deep breath as he spoke, his gaze flickering as if he were lost in thought.

Han Tianyi also stood rooted to the spot, a trace of reminiscence and emotion flashing through his eyes.

Both of them knew that from this day forward, the Body Sect, which had drifted for a thousand years, finally had roots.

When a tree has roots, it can live; when a person has roots, they have a place to belong.

"Come, Xiao Xiu, you should be the one to push these doors open."

Mu Ye looked toward Han Tianyi, and seeing his martial uncle give a slight nod, he turned to smile at Jiang Xiu.

Both of them knew they would likely never see the Body Sect revitalized in their own lifetimes, but Jiang Xiu, who had just embarked on the path of a Soul Master, possessed infinite possibilities.

"Alright!"

A flicker of determination appeared in Jiang Xiu's eyes. He stepped forward solemnly, placed his hands on the doors, and pushed with all his might. The heavy vermilion gates creaked as they swung open to both sides.

At that moment, the rising sun hung behind Jiang Xiu, casting bright light into the courtyard and dispelling the shadows, as if bringing new life to the grounds.

Inside the courtyard, there were over a dozen buildings, and on the west side, there was a spacious training ground. Just as Han Tianyi had said, this location was indeed well-suited to serve as the headquarters for the Body Sect.

"Not bad at all. We could build an underground base here, set up a cultivation room there, and maybe put something over here..."

No sooner had they entered the courtyard than Mu Ye began to plan. He was not only a mecha manufacturer but also a mecha designer; after one glance at the layout, he already had his own ideas.

Soon, the three of them familiarized themselves with the entire structure of the courtyard as time slowly slipped away.

The sun sank in the west, and the bright moon hung in the sky.

"Disciple, come out quickly. Come to the bathing room and try the medicinal bath I've prepared for you."

After dinner, just as Jiang Xiu was preparing to submerge his consciousness into the Abyss Plane once more, Mu Ye's voice drifted in from outside the room.

"Coming, Master."

Jiang Xiu called out in response, tidied himself up slightly, and left the room, heading toward the bathing room.

"Come, this is a medicinal bath I concocted using the essence blood of Soul Beasts mixed with thousand-year medicinal herbs. Combined with our Body Sect's unique cultivation techniques, it will not only strengthen your physique but also make your cultivation twice as effective with half the effort."

In the bathing room, Mu Ye gestured toward the massive pool in front of him, the corners of his mouth curling upward.

The large pool was filled with a pale red liquid, the surface rippling gently under the light like glass, emitting a faint, peculiar fragrance.

"A medicinal bath... Thank you, Master."

Jiang Xiu's eyes lit up slightly as he expressed his gratitude.

As far as he knew, besides powerful combat techniques, the Body Sect was also known for these physique-enhancing medicinal baths. After all, the martial souls of the Body Sect were their own bodies; strengthening the physique was, to a certain extent, equivalent to strengthening their own martial souls.

Although the Body Sect was currently in decline, it was still more than enough to cultivate him and his senior brother, whom he had yet to meet.

"Xiao Xiu, do you know where the greatest strength of our Body martial souls lies?"

Mu Ye asked softly, his tone implying something deeper.

"Is it the second awakening of the Body martial soul?"

Jiang Xiu pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing as he spoke.

"Exactly. Body martial souls were not initially favored by the Soul Master world until our sect's founder discovered the second awakening."

Hearing Jiang Xiu's answer, a look of satisfaction appeared in Mu Ye's eyes as he continued.

"The second awakening of a Body martial soul is divided into four levels: Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, and the highest level, the Gold-grade awakening. The highest, the Gold-grade awakening, can erupt with three times the overall strength of a Body Soul Master!

The opportunity for a second awakening usually occurs when breaking through to the Soul Saint or Titled Douluo realm. Of course, if one possesses immortal herbs, there is also a certain chance of triggering an immediate awakening."

At this, Mu Ye sighed. Although immortal herbs existed in the world, they were firmly controlled by the Tang Sect, and there was no way their declining Body Sect could ever obtain them.

"But you don't need to worry, Xiao Xiu. Even though we don't have immortal herbs, we have the Secret of the Body. Your shadow martial soul's second awakening is a certainty."

"This medicinal bath will lay a solid foundation for your martial soul's second awakening. Xiao Xiu, go ahead and try it."

Mu Ye gestured with his eyes, looking quite expectant.

He was not only skilled in cooking but also had unique insights into preparing medicinal baths, largely because he combined his culinary expertise with the concoction process.

Jiang Xiu nodded slightly, though he had already made a secret resolution in his heart. Just because they didn't have immortal herbs now didn't mean they wouldn't in the future. Once he had the strength, he would visit the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well sooner or later.

"Splash!"

Suppressing the surging thoughts in his mind, Jiang Xiu stepped into the pool, and the pale red water began to ripple around him.

As soon as he entered the pool, he felt strands of energy permeating through his skin and slowly merging into his body, instantly making his spirit soar.

Jiang Xiu even felt his cultivation level loosen slightly; if he were to soak in this pool constantly, he might be able to break through to the fourteenth level within a week.

"Disciple, can you feel it?"

Seeing the change in Jiang Xiu's expression, Mu Ye let out a hearty laugh before slowly pressing his massive palms against the pool, unleashing his soul power.

"Disciple, this is only the beginning; my secret technique is not that simple."

As Mu Ye's voice faded, Jiang Xiu was surprised to feel the water in the pool begin to heat up, and the energy within it started to churn, merging into his body with even greater speed.

"Master, this is..."

"My disciple, in life—ah, no, in cooking—the most important thing is to master the heat."

"According to my research, this medicinal bath also requires a certain level of heat control."

Watching the color of the water in the pool gradually fade, Mu Ye cleared his throat and spoke with great satisfaction.

Hearing this, Jiang Xiu felt a sense of absurdity while absorbing the energy; he couldn't help but feel that the medicinal bath his master had prepared for him was just like cooking a meal.

"By the way, disciple, do you know what the first lesson of our Body Sect is?"

"What is it?"

Jiang Xiu asked, puzzled.

"It is loyalty and righteousness!"

"..."

Time flowed by, and in the blink of an eye, four years blossomed quietly.

"Jiang Xiu! Jiang Xiu! Jiang Xiu!"

"I've come to find you!"

Outside the gates of the Body Sect, a voice like silver bells rang out first, followed immediately by a young girl with a graceful figure and a refreshing aura who burst in from outside.

But the next moment, she saw a youth over two and a half meters tall, with bulging muscles and a body like a black tower, whispering to her.

"Na'er, keep your voice down. Junior Brother is breaking through today."

At this moment, inside Jiang Xiu's room.

Cold darkness surged, and Jiang Xiu's consciousness sank deep into the Shadow Monarch.