Could this kind of Martial Soul's second mutation and evolution be made available to everyone?
If so, could Xiaogang's Martial Soul be improved too?
The thought had barely crossed his mind before Yu Yuanzhen couldn't help sighing inwardly, realizing he was getting ahead of himself.
Xiaogang was already over thirty. If his Martial Soul could undergo a second mutation and evolution, it would have changed long ago. How could he have waited until now?
It seemed that Tian Jue and Xiaogang simply had different Martial Souls, which was why Tian Jue's Martial Soul had undergone a second mutation and evolution by chance.
"Father."
After remaining silent for a long while, Yu Xiaogang finally spoke. "Father, I've spent years studying Martial Souls and have developed a complete body of theory. Let me take Tian Jue away. If I can uncover the secrets behind his Martial Soul's second evolution, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will be able to stand firm on the continent—and perhaps even claim the leading position among the Upper Three Sects!"
"I'll make Tian Jue an exceptionally outstanding Soul Master!"
At this, Yu Tianjue pursed his lips, not the least bit worried.
Yu Xiaogang might not know what he was doing, but his grandfather, Yu Yuanzhen, was the head of a clan and a shrewd man among shrewd men. If Tian Jue had only had the same Trash Martial Soul as Yu Xiaogang, then fine—let Yu Xiaogang take him away. But now Tian Jue had shown his talent. If Yu Yuanzhen still let Yu Xiaogang take him...
I, Yu Tianjue, would take his surname!
Sure enough, the next moment, the corners of Yu Yuanzhen's mouth twitched twice.
Outsiders might not know where Yu Xiaogang had gotten his theories about Martial Soul research, but how could a father not know?
Most of his so-called theories were simply ideas that the great clans and sects had already established after years of research. At most, Yu Xiaogang had added a few of his own thoughts to what they already knew.
They might fool commoner Soul Masters outside the major clans, or people without a great family's legacy...
Yu Yuanzhen sighed, then promptly cut him off. "Don't bring this up again. Tian Jue's Martial Soul has mutated and evolved, and his Soul Power has increased considerably. Naturally, he must stay with the clan and be raised by us."
"Besides, Soul Beasts suited to ice-attribute Martial Souls can only be found in the Frozen Forest and the Far North. Those desolate, dangerous places can only be safely hunted in if the clan sends enough powerful experts to help Tian Jue obtain a Soul Ring."
"But..."
Yu Xiaogang raised his head, unwilling to give in, as if he still had more to say. But Yu Yuanzhen no longer looked at him. Instead, he glanced toward the doorway.
"Tian Heng is back."
"Grandpa, I brought the crystal ball back!"
Yu Tianheng dashed into the room, not noticing Yu Xiaogang's rather grim expression. He went straight to Yu Tianjue and handed him the crystal ball.
"Jue, come test your Soul Power!"
As he spoke, anticipation lit Yu Tianheng's eyes.
As Yu Tianjue's nominal twin brother, Yu Tianheng didn't know why his brother's Martial Soul had evolved, but he couldn't have been happier about it.
He was genuinely delighted for Yu Tianjue.
Yu Tianjue glanced at Yu Yuanzhen, took a deep breath, and placed his palm on the crystal ball.
The instant his palm touched it, the crystal ball suddenly burst into dazzling light. The radiance spread rapidly, illuminating the entire room!
Yu Xiaogang froze on the spot, while Yu Yuanzhen took an excited step forward.
"This is... ten levels of Soul Power!"
Yu Xiaogang stared at Yu Tianjue in disbelief. A flash of pain flickered deep in his eyes.
In other words, after Yu Tianjue's Martial Soul had undergone its second evolution and mutation, he had become a genius with Innate Full Soul Power!
"Good! Good! Good! I knew my grandson could never be stuck with a mutated Trash Martial Soul and only one level of Innate Soul Power!"
Yu Yuanzhen clapped his hands and laughed, his expression visibly softening.
At the sound of this, Yu Xiaogang's face grew even more bitter.
Your grandson could never have a mutated Trash Martial Soul with only one level of Innate Soul Power, but your son was exactly that kind of waste!
Yu Xiaogang also understood that he would never be able to take Yu Tianjue away from the clan now.
The clan would never allow a good-for-nothing like him to take away a peerless genius with Innate Full Soul Power.
As for the method of second-stage Martial Soul evolution and mutation he'd been longing for... he probably had no hope of obtaining it now, either.
Yu Tianjue, however, wasn't surprised.
After all, Xiao Hei now had Ultimate Ice. His Martial Soul's evolution had driven up his Soul Power, and Ultimate Ice naturally corresponded to Innate Full Soul Power.
Yu Yuanzhen furrowed his brow and thought for a moment before making his decision. "Tomorrow, I'll personally take you to the Far North to hunt for your First Soul Ring!"
It had been a long time since the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had produced a genius with Innate Full Soul Power. Yu Yuanzhen couldn't trust another elder to take Tian Jue to hunt for a Soul Ring—especially in a perilous place like the Far North.
Only by taking Tian Jue himself could he feel at ease.
Moreover, Yu Yuanzhen was confident he could help Tian Jue obtain the Soul Ring best suited to him, whether in terms of its age or the kind of Soul Beast it came from.
A genius of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan with Innate Full Soul Power deserved the finest Soul Ring and the best cultivation resources!
"Damn it, Jue! You're going to become a Soul Master before me. Looks like I'll have to work twice as hard! As your big brother, I don't want to fall too far behind you!"
Yu Tianheng shook a fist at Yu Tianjue, full of enthusiasm.
Yu Yuanzhen nodded in approval.
Tian Jue's Martial Soul had mutated and evolved, giving him Innate Full Soul Power. At last, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had a genius capable of leading the clan to greatness—and it would spur Tian Heng to work twice as hard, too. It was like killing two birds with one stone!
Yu Yuanzhen was overjoyed, but when his gaze landed on Yu Xiaogang, who looked utterly dejected, he couldn't help sighing inwardly.
If Tian Jue had awakened Innate Full Soul Power during the initial Martial Soul Awakening, Xiaogang might not have taken such a blow. But Tian Jue had first awakened a mutated Trash Martial Soul with only one level of Innate Soul Power—Xiaogang had thought he'd found someone like himself. What followed was enough to break his heart.
Alas... fate had played a cruel trick.
Hopefully, Xiaogang would find the strength to pull himself together after leaving the clan.
Yu Yuanzhen forced himself to look away from Yu Xiaogang's stiff face and gave his instructions. "Get a good night's rest. First thing tomorrow morning, I'll take you to the Far North to hunt for your First Soul Ring."
"As for Tian Heng, train hard and try to reach level ten soon. When you do, I'll personally take you to the Star Dou Forest to obtain your Soul Ring."