Condensed Water Luan, Ninefold Nirvana!

"I'm Ling Yuan, from Dragon Rising City in the Ancient Thunder Kingdom. I'm now a member of the Xia Family in Heaven Dou!"

"This is my companion, and also the Xia Family's eldest young master. His name is Xia Mu!"

Ling Yuan softly introduced them to Shui Qingwu.

"Though these two are still young, each has her own charms. When they grow up, they'll surely be breathtaking beauties!"

Ling Yuan had just come into her own. She was a proud, mature beauty who dared to love and hate, with a fiery and uninhibited personality.

Shui Qingwu was petite and delicate, yet had a voluptuous figure. Looking down, she could not even see her toes—she was truly a peerless beauty.

Their appearances were vastly different, and standing together now, they created a striking visual contrast.

"I am Xia Mu. Greetings, Sister Qingwu!"

After some conversation, Xia Mu learned that the Shui Qingwu before him was Shui Bing'er's mother.

There was no other reason!

It was simply because Shui Qingwu's martial soul was exactly the same as Shui Bing'er's: the exceedingly rare Condensed Water Luan.

The Condensed Water Luan was commonly known as the Ice Phoenix. It possessed a powerful ice attribute and was not far from ultimate ice.

"I never expected to meet Shui Bing'er's mother here. It truly must be fate!"

In the original story, Shui Qingwu had encountered a scumbag in her youth. Not only had he fathered Shui Bing'er with Shui Qingwu, but he had also kept an illegitimate daughter outside!

The original text clearly stated that Shui Yue'er was even older than Shui Bing'er. In other words, that scumbag had plainly been toying with Shui Qingwu's feelings.

Poor Shui Qingwu had not only been deceived emotionally, but had even become the mistress who interfered in someone else's relationship!

"Sister Ling Yuan!"

"My martial soul is the Condensed Water Luan, also known as the Ice Phoenix. I can sense my martial soul stirring!"

"What is your martial soul?"

Shui Qingwu turned her gaze toward Ling Yuan again!

"Oh, what a coincidence!"

"Your martial soul is the Ice Phoenix, while mine is the Fire Phoenix. No wonder our martial souls reacted to each other. One ice and one fire—their attributes perfectly complement each other!"

Ling Yuan looked at Shui Qingwu in clear surprise. She had never expected to encounter a soul master with an Ice Phoenix martial soul in Heaven Dou City!

"A Fire Phoenix martial soul!"

"Great! We're saved now!"

Because she possessed an Ice Phoenix martial soul, a great deal of cold energy had accumulated in Shui Qingwu's body. On the first and fifteenth day of every month, it would erupt, leaving her in unbearable agony.

That feeling made her feel as though she were trapped in the Nine Nether Frost Prison, every second filled with pain and torment.

Tang Yuehua's Noble Domain could help ease her suffering, which was why she had come here.

"What do you mean?"

Unaware of the hidden circumstances, Ling Yuan asked.

"Our martial souls are both actually very special!"

"Soul masters with Phoenix martial souls can easily accumulate special Soul Power in their bodies. Every so often, their martial souls will use that Soul Power to undergo nirvana!"

"That is why phoenixes are also called nirvana birds. For soul masters, every nirvana of the martial soul is a rebirth, but it also carries danger!"

"If a soul master overcomes this trial, the quality of their martial soul will rise to another level."

"Once a soul master completes nine nirvanas, their martial soul will undergo an earth-shaking transformation. At that point, it can evolve into a rare ultimate martial soul!"

"This is the legendary Ninefold Nirvana!"

Shui Qingwu slowly revealed another secret.

"Ultimate attributes, ultimate martial souls?"

Ling Yuan kept murmuring those words.

"The quality of an ultimate martial soul surpasses that of a super martial soul and is second only to the legendary god-grade martial soul!"

"Your martial soul is the Fire Phoenix, so evil fire will erupt within your body every so often!"

"When evil fire attacks the heart, desire becomes its fuel!"

"Her martial soul is the Ice Phoenix, so cold energy will accumulate in her body. When it flares up, the chill pierces to the bone!"

"These two hardships are actually both trials."

Seeing this, Xia Mu added from the side.

Before their martial souls became ultimate martial souls, both women would have to endure some hardship and suffering.

True dragons and true phoenixes possessed quality comparable to god-grade martial souls!

This was a trial bestowed upon soul masters by heaven. If they overcame it, all troubles would vanish, and misfortune could even turn into fortune!

But if they failed to overcome it, things would be disastrous.

"Ah?"

"Then what should we do?"

After hearing this, Ling Yuan was greatly alarmed.

Recently, a large amount of evil fire had already accumulated inside her body, making her faintly uncomfortable.

Ling Yuan looked at Xia Mu, her eyes filled with anxiety.

"It's actually quite simple if you two want to live. As long as you cultivate together, you can resolve this calamity!"

"In other words, neither of you will be able to leave the other until your martial souls have completely transformed!"

"This is the chance for survival heaven has given you!"

"For you two, this is not only hardship and a trial, but also an enormous opportunity!"

"If you cultivate together and your martial souls transform, you may have a chance to become Titled Douluo in the future."

Xia Mu's eyes shone as he looked at the two women.

The two of them had truly stumbled upon a tremendous stroke of fortune. Their future achievements could nearly surpass Qian Jun and Jiang Mo.

At that thought, Xia Mu began to entertain the idea of luring Shui Qingwu over and bringing her into his fold.

She was a genuine high-potential prospect!

"Right now, I'm only a three-ring Soul Elder!"

"Titled Douluo is far too distant for me!"

Shui Qingwu stuck out her little tongue, looking exceptionally adorable. The gesture nearly melted both of them.

"How about it!"

"Why don't you follow the young master from now on?"

"The young master is extraordinarily capable. I'm sure he has a way to cure this strange illness of ours!"

After Xia Mu had won Ling Yuan over, she had been thoroughly convinced by him. Faced with trouble, she thought of Xia Mu again.

"Ah, you want me to follow him?"

Shui Qingwu's face instantly turned red. Though young, she was quite experienced.

Seeing Shui Qingwu turn into a blushing steam girl, Xia Mu immediately said, "I do have a method!"

"But this method is risky, and it costs a great deal. If you weren't one of us, I wouldn't bother expending so much effort to help you."

"Shui Qingwu, what do you think?"

"Think it over. Do you want to join my team? Then you can cultivate together with her from now on."

Xia Mu pointed at Ling Yuan and tempted her.

"This..."

"I am a direct descendant of the Tianshui Clan!"

"If I rashly join your team now, I'm afraid it won't be good for my reputation!"

Shui Qingwu hesitated before speaking frankly.

"I never asked you to leave the Tianshui Clan!"

"Besides!"

"Ling Yuan is a member of my team. If you want to cultivate with her, you must join the team!"

"Otherwise, who would be willing to let an outsider take advantage!"

"My team is brimming with talent. After joining, you'll also enjoy numerous benefits!"

"This opportunity won't come twice!"

Xia Mu began sweet-talking Shui Qingwu again!

"You're right!"

"Who would let an outsider take advantage?"

"I want to cultivate with Sister Ling Yuan. I don't want to suffer anymore, so I've decided to join your team until my martial soul transforms!"

Shui Qingwu immediately made her decision.

"Good!"

Xia Mu clapped his hands and took Shui Qingwu in as well.