Blue Silver Diamond Transformation

Xu Mengqing looked at his worried parents and Na'er beside them, her face full of concern. Warmth filled his heart, and a resolute, radiant smile spread across his face. He gently shook his head. "Dad, Mom, Na'er, I'm fine. Not only am I fine, the fusion went even more smoothly than I imagined. I've already broken through to level eleven."

He raised a hand, signaling for his family to come closer. Then he focused slightly, guiding his Soul Power to slowly circulate through his widened meridians. The transformed Blue Silver Vine appeared in his palm once more.

The vine no longer possessed any of the former frailty of Blue Silver Grass. Its stem was as thick as a finger, its dark vajra patterns distinct and eye-catching. Faint golden dragon scale light flickered between the patterns. As it swayed gently, it carried a metallic clangor while retaining a plant's flexibility. A rich aura of life also surrounded it, echoing the Blue Silver Grass Bagua Formation in the backyard from afar.

At the same time, a white ring of light slowly rose from beneath his feet, climbing upward before pulsing around his body.

This was the Spirit Ring unique to Spirit Masters of the Douluo Continent. White represented a Ten-Year Spirit Ring, the lowest grade among all Spirit Rings.

The Diamond Vine, which had grown nearly twice as long, also appeared over his shoulder.

Meng Ling'er stared at the completely transformed Martial Soul and the Spirit Ring behind Xu Mengqing, her eyes filled with delight. She reached out and gently touched the vine. It felt hard without being prickly, and it carried a warm, mellow sensation. It was nothing like ordinary Blue Silver Grass, so fragile and easily broken. She could not help exclaiming, "Th-This is still Blue Silver Grass? It has changed so much!"

Xu Zhan raised a hand and pulled over a strand of Blue Silver Grass to inspect it as well. He was somewhat surprised by the grass, which was a full two centimeters thick. He tried pulling it hard, froze slightly, then pulled even harder before weighing it in his hand.

"Such incredible toughness."

Meng Ling'er watched Xu Zhan's actions curiously. Upon hearing that, she also tried pulling it.

As he spoke, Xu Zhan's eyes suddenly lit up. Then, one white and two yellow Spirit Rings rose from beneath his feet. As the rings appeared, a Spirit Soul emerged from each of his shoulders. The first looked the weakest: a tiny Bright Serpent sprawled over his shoulder, emitting a faint white glow. The second was a yellow presence, directly taking the form of a large blade radiating golden light and flickering with a dim yellow gleam.

These were Artificial Spirit Souls, one of the defining features of Douluo Dalu III. They were artificially created Weapon Spirit Souls. True Natural Spirit Souls would not appear in weapon form.

With Bright Serpent Martial Soul Possession, Xu Zhan's presence surged sharply. The second yellow Spirit Ring on his body immediately lit up, and a layer of gentle white light spread from the light blade to cover him.

Second Spirit Skill, Hundred-Year Spirit Ring Skill, Great Strength.

This was a Strength Boost Spirit Skill.

With the Spirit Skill's support, Xu Zhan activated his Soul Power and pulled hard at the Blue Silver Grass in his hands.

A strange sight appeared. Under the immense external force, the lines on the Blue Silver Grass marked with dark vajra patterns suddenly lit up.

Crystalline blue light and dark golden light intertwined and flashed. No matter how Xu Zhan pulled, he still could not break it.

What?!

It was this strong?

Xu Zhan was stunned. He stared blankly at the unmoving dark golden Blue Silver Vine in his hands, his face filled with disbelief.

He was a Soul Elder with one white and two yellow Spirit Rings, and he had even activated the Hundred-Year Spirit Ring Skill Great Strength Boost. Yet, even at full strength, he could not tear apart a strand of Blue Silver Grass that had just fused with a Spirit Soul. Such toughness had long surpassed the standard of a Martial Soul fused with an ordinary Ten-Year Spirit Soul. It was even stronger than some plant-type Martial Souls enhanced by Hundred-Year Spirit Souls.

Xu Mengqing felt it as well. He only felt the Soul Power in his body suddenly jolt before dropping by a portion. However, it was soon replenished by the surrounding Blue Silver Grass.

Meng Ling'er was also astonished, but she was even more overjoyed. The redness in her eyes had yet to fade, yet a smile had already reached her brows. She gently stroked Xu Mengqing's head and said softly, "My little Qing is indeed amazing. Just fusing with a Ten-Year Diamond Vine Spirit Soul has allowed your Martial Soul to transform to such an extent."

Na'er stood at the side, her lively eyes fixed unblinkingly on the Blue Silver Vine. Her little face was full of envy. Tugging on Xu Mengqing's sleeve, she asked with curiosity in her eyes, "Big Brother, what Spirit Skill did you gain?"

"Yes, Little Qing. What Spirit Skill did you gain?"

Xu Mengqing looked at Na'er's curious little face, then swept his gaze over the undisguised anticipation in his parents' eyes. He answered, "Dad, Mom, the Spirit Skill I gained is called Blue Silver Diamond Transformation! It turns my Martial Soul metallic to increase its strength."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Mengqing activated his first Spirit Skill—Blue Silver Diamond Transformation.

As the white Spirit Ring pulsing behind him flashed, the Blue Silver Vine in his palm suddenly trembled. The life aura surrounding it abruptly grew heavy, and its dark vajra patterns instantly shone with brilliant light. The faint golden dragon scale glow flowed as though it had come alive. A solid dark golden metallic sheen slowly covered the entire vine. Its already thick stem became even straighter, and its metallic resonance intensified until even the air around it seemed slightly frozen beneath that powerful aura.

"Blue Silver Diamond Transformation! It enhances strength?" A sharp gleam flared in Xu Zhan's eyes. He stared at the metallic Blue Silver Vine in Xu Mengqing's palm, unable to calm the shock in his heart for a long while.

"How long can it last?"

Xu Mengqing answered, "In theory, it can be maintained as long as I have Soul Power."

Xu Zhan nodded. "A very good Spirit Skill."

Xu Mengqing smiled slightly and deactivated the Spirit Skill.

As the Spirit Skill was released, the metallic texture faded, and the vine returned to its resilient flexibility.

He suddenly seemed to recall something. Raising his head to look at Xu Zhan, he spoke with a serious expression. "Oh, right, Dad. Can you help me find a teacher? Someone to teach me basic spear techniques."

Xu Zhan was stunned at first, then frowned in confusion. "You want to learn that? Are you learning basic spear techniques for self-defense?"

Xu Mengqing gently shook his head.

The next moment, he activated his Martial Soul again.

Under the dual control of Soul Power and will, the Blue Silver Vine in his palm rapidly unfurled, coiled, and twisted together. Silver-blue vines interwove densely, and in the blink of an eye, a long spear entirely woven from Blue Silver Grass rested quietly in his hand.

The spear shaft was straight, its vine patterns tightly woven. Though it was made of plants, it faintly radiated a sharp aura.

Xu Zhan stared at the unusual Blue Silver Long Spear and froze. Just as he was about to speak, Xu Mengqing spoke first.

"Dad, look. If I combine this spear woven from my Martial Soul with my first Spirit Skill, Blue Silver Diamond Transformation, its hardness, weight, and feel will be almost no different from a real refined iron spear. So I want to learn some basic spear techniques."