Divine Blessing! That's a Bit Too Many Elements [Please Keep Reading]

The next morning.

As the first ray of morning sunlight streamed in through the window, Jiang Yan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he emerged from his meditative state.

When he opened his eyes, a faint glimmer flashed through them.

"Cultivation feels great."

He stretched lazily. Who said cultivation was dull and boring? This was amazing.

Although he had yet to break through and become a Soul Master, and his current cultivation had shown no outward change, that did not mean his Soul Power had stopped growing within him.

Drops of water could gather into an abyss. This was only the first step.

At that moment, two pairs of gentle eyes were watching him from before him, and pleasant voices rang out beside his ears.

"The young master is awake."

"How did your first cultivation session feel?"

Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue seemed to have waited for quite some time. They looked at him gently and asked softly.

"It felt very good. The feeling of becoming stronger makes me..."

"Yearn for more."

Jiang Yan was still somewhat unaccustomed to it, but he nodded as he spoke.

Cultivation was the first lesson in a Soul Master's growth. In this dog-eat-dog world, he naturally would not fall behind anyone. He would work hard to become the strongest under heaven.

"It's just that, you two..."

"Have you been protecting me this whole time?"

He smiled politely, a thoughtful look on his face.

Although the two had said they would enter his Sea of Spirit, judging by the current situation, it seemed things were not that simple.

But if that were truly the case, having two God Rank beings protect him was quite outrageous just to think about.

"Not entirely. But aside from Old Master Jiang bringing someone here once, the two of us indeed never left the young master's side."

"Sister Dong'er and I have decent cultivation. As long as we wish it, Old Master Jiang will not notice us."

Qian Renxue sat by the desk, closing a book on general knowledge that she had been reading as she explained with a smile.

"That's for the best."

"Grandpa brought someone here once?"

Jiang Yan nodded, several guesses flashing through his mind. His grandfather had no sons, and the person closest to him was Uncle Li, who worked in Eastsea City. Perhaps Uncle Li had come.

After all, since he needed a Soul Spirit, Eastsea City's reserves would certainly far exceed those of Aolai City. As he pondered this, the system's notification sounded in his mind.

[Congratulations to the host for receiving Divine Blessing. The chance of entering Deep Meditation while meditating and cultivating has greatly increased.]

[Blessing Source: Qian Renxue/Bibi Dong]

[Blessing effects can stack with those from other deities.]

"Divine Blessing?"

Jiang Yan froze. His gaze swept over the two harmless-looking goddesses before him, and he could not help but sigh inwardly.

No wonder this was a protagonist-overpowered script. His God Rank protectors even came with blessing effects...

They were truly terrified that he might suffer even the slightest grievance.

At the same time, the system continued its announcement.

[Congratulations to the host for successfully meditating for the first time and achieving a new milestone in life. Reward granted: one million Federation Coins.]

"Hm?"

Jiang Yan said nothing, but the corner of his mouth twitched.

"System, if I may ask."

"Can meditation actually fail?"

He had seen the system's authority and reliability clearly enough, but it was also genuinely absurd.

[Host, you are mistaken.]

[Have you not seen the useless youth Yu Xiaogang, who awakened the Holy Dragon Bloodline twenty thousand years ago? He spent months grasping the essentials of meditation, only to suffer a crushing dimensionality reduction strike from his peers. He can be called the shame of dragon-type Martial Souls.]

[If he lived in the same era as you, he would truly understand what a dimensionality reduction strike is.]

"..."

Jiang Yan smiled helplessly. Since when could Yu Xiaogang sit at the same table as the Dragon God? And suppressing Yu Xiaogang...

Yu Xiaogang, huh?

Interesting.

"..."

After ending his cultivation, Jiang Yan did not remain in the bedroom. Leaving Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong to continue browsing books on the Douluo encyclopedia, he quietly walked toward the living room.

Jiang Luochuan, who had been waiting outside, immediately brightened, his face full of smiles.

"Yan'er, you've already finished meditating? How was it? This was your first time cultivating..."

He smiled kindly and asked.

"Grandpa, I feel that my Soul Power has improved quite a bit."

"With steady accumulation, drops of water gather into an abyss. I don't think I'll face much pressure in my future cultivation."

Jiang Yan sat beside him and said with a smile. Calling it "not much pressure" was actually rather understated.

After all, with the Dragon God Bloodline, max-level talent, and a cheat-like artifact such as Divine Blessing, he would not say cultivating was as easy as drinking water, but at the very least, no one of this era could put him under pressure.

Even if the Silver Dragon King were to arrive in the coming days...

What, did she think she could surpass him?

Absolutely impossible!

If the Silver Dragon King dared provoke him, he would make sure she never returned!

"Achoo!"

In the distance, a silver-haired girl who had not slept for two days suddenly sneezed. Her adorable face was filled with confusion as she looked around, momentarily at a loss.

What just happened...?

"You silly child, of course I trust your talent. Your future cultivation will surely progress at an astonishing rate."

"You have no idea. On your very first meditation, you entered Deep Meditation. Speaking of which... what a pity."

Jiang Luochuan's aged eyes were filled with meaning. There was both joy and worry on his face. Naturally, he was delighted that Yan'er had entered Deep Meditation during his first session, but that was also the source of his concern.

Deep Meditation was the greatest opportunity in every Soul Master's cultivation, but the chances to enter that state were limited. Yan'er could not possibly enter Deep Meditation every time.

Ah! Vast heavens above, why must you make things difficult for Yan'er?

"Deep Meditation?"

"I never expected something like that to happen. But Grandpa needn't be so worried. It's not as though there will be no more opportunities in the future. For me... this is only the beginning."

Jiang Yan put on a surprised expression, then shook his head. Naturally, he knew how difficult Deep Meditation was...

But he had cheats.

This was the first time, but it certainly would not be the last time this month.

"It's good that you have that mindset. Grandpa has great faith in you, and so does your Uncle Li. He rushed over yesterday afternoon, then went to headquarters as quickly as possible. He has already reported your talent."

"With talent like yours, we absolutely cannot delay your future in the hands of just us uncle and nephew. Headquarters... will naturally have a powerful expert accept you as a disciple."

Jiang Luochuan stroked his beard and smiled. By his estimate, the other party should be returning with the Soul Spirit soon. He just did not know what kind of Soul Spirit it would be.

"Yan'er, the ones currently in charge of the Spirit Pagoda are the Qian Gu Pagoda Master and the Heavenly Phoenix Pagoda Master. One entered the Limit Douluo realm long ago, while the other has been at the peak of Rank 98 for many years. Both are among the strongest people alive."

"With your talent, you will surely gain the favor of one of them. No matter who it is, they will be of immense help to your future."

He spoke solemnly, his attitude dignified.

The Qian Gu Pagoda Master was one of the eight Limit Douluo publicly known among the continent's four greatest powers: Shrek Academy, Spirit Pagoda, Tang Sect, and Temple of War.

Backed by the Qian Gu Clan, his father, the old Pagoda Master, had once been one of the three strongest experts on the Douluo Continent. Their foundation ran deep.

Although the Heavenly Phoenix Pagoda Master's foundation was somewhat shallower than his, whether it was her super Martial Soul, the Heavenly Fire Phoenix, or her cultivation at the peak of Rank 98, she was likewise among the strongest in the world.

Both possessed wealth, authority, and strength. He did not want Yan'er to rely on others forever, but dead geniuses were often the cheapest kind.

Staying alive was the prerequisite for everything.

In this era, the deaths of young talents were nothing rare. He could not protect Yan'er for his entire life, but either of the two Pagoda Masters...

Could keep the little fellow safe and sound.

"I understand, Grandpa."

Jiang Yan smiled and nodded. Having some understanding of this era, he could fully grasp the old man's intentions.

This world was riddled with holes. Whether it was conflicts between powers, attacks by evil Soul Masters, the emergence of powerful factions, or even the Demon Empress emerging and the influence of the abyss spreading deeper, having no backer was absolutely unacceptable.

Whether it was the Spirit Pagoda Douluo or the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, both were exceptionally powerful. Having a strong master's protection brought many benefits, of course...

Though the foundation behind him was already unfathomably deep.

"..."

"Young master, who are this Qian Gu and Heavenly Phoenix that the old gentleman mentioned? What are their foundations and backgrounds like? Is it reliable to become their disciple?"

Within Jiang Yan's spiritual world.

Qian Renxue was in a golden, sacred room, sitting on a warm bed as she asked curiously.

Naturally, she had never heard of the Spirit Pagoda.

But she understood Limit Douluo and the peak of Rank 98. They clearly corresponded to the cultivation of her grandfather and the Golden Crocodile Douluo. If their backgrounds were clean, they would indeed be suitable masters for him.

After all, she and Dong'er could not reveal themselves easily. In this unfamiliar era, the young master needed a better guide.

"Xue'er, that is not right."

"If they are merely Limit Douluo and Super Douluo, then there is no need to acknowledge them as masters. A Limit Douluo is ultimately only a Limit Douluo."

Bibi Dong held the opposing view and spoke quietly.

Unlike Qian Renxue, the room in her Sea of Spirit was somewhat plain and unadorned. Beneath its dark violet light, the walls faintly revealed the texture of some strange stone.

It was like...

A mysterious secret chamber?

"Gods are gods, and Titled Douluo are Titled Douluo. You and I can ensure the young master's safety."

"If not for the relationship being inappropriate, even the bond between master and disciple would not be as suitable as the bond between the two of us and him."

A glimmer flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes as she spoke seriously.

"But you just said it was inappropriate."

Qian Renxue said quietly.

"..."

Jiang Yan smiled but said nothing.

Soon, however, he turned his attention toward Bibi Dong. Considering her [preference for younger men], [love-struck nature], and the "secret chamber," he faintly felt that something was off.

This former Pope...

Had a bit too many elements going on.

At that very moment, the system's chime quietly sounded.

[Phase Mission: A Famous Teacher Produces an Outstanding Disciple—Seek a Master to Improve Yourself.]

[When wandering the martial world, how can one avoid getting cut? As the most dazzling heavenly prodigy of this era, if possible, find a kind and gentle master and lean beneath her body... hm, her arm.]