Thunderous Bagua

Inside the slowly moving carriage.

"Grandma, I don't have a Spirit Bone, and this isn't a Spirit Bone skill." Lin Yan shook his head.

"Not a Soul Skill? Then what is it?" Lin Yuhuan asked doubtfully.

Unable to make sense of it himself, Lin Yan told Lin Yuhuan every detail of what had happened.

He was only a Soul Grandmaster and did not know much about Martial Souls, so it was normal for him to be unable to figure it out.

But Lin Yuhuan was different. She was a Titled Douluo and undoubtedly possessed profound knowledge of Martial Souls. Perhaps she could see something he could not.

After hearing Lin Yan's account, Lin Yuhuan frowned, a thoughtful look appearing on her face.

"Based on what you said, it sounds like a special ability inherent to your Martial Soul itself, or perhaps an innate Soul Skill," Lin Yuhuan said in surprise.

"Grandma, don't Soul Skills come from Spirit Rings and Spirit Bones? Can Martial Souls naturally possess Soul Skills?" Lin Yan found this utterly novel.

Lin Yuhuan explained, "There are countless Martial Souls in this world. Some are born with domains, while some naturally come with a Spirit Ring. It is entirely possible for yours to possess an innate ability similar to a Soul Skill."

"Oh!" Lin Yan nodded in realization.

Lin Yuhuan said, "You can spend more time carefully studying and experiencing this ability in the future. If you gain any insight, it should bring you enormous benefits."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"From what I observed that day, this special ability of your Martial Soul seems to be a fusion of Soul Power and spiritual power. That is a profound realm only top-tier experts can grasp, capable of producing power where one plus one exceeds two. Even I have yet to master it."

"If you can gain something from observing your Martial Soul, it will certainly benefit you greatly."

Upon hearing Lin Yuhuan's words, Lin Yan came to a realization, though he was also somewhat shocked.

A fusion of Soul Power and spiritual power?

No wonder such a reaction had occurred after he injected his spiritual power into the Black Demon Mace Martial Soul.

This was rather similar to Mu En's Self-Created Soul Skill, Sovereign Over All.

The foundation of Sovereign Over All was precisely the fusion of Soul Power and spiritual power.

It sounded simple, but actually accomplishing it was far from easy.

Yet the Black Demon Mace possessed this ability innately. If he observed its changes, perhaps he really could gain some insight!

Lin Yan asked again in puzzlement, "Then why hadn't I felt it before? Why did this ability only appear during my battle with Tang Tian?"

After thinking briefly, Lin Yuhuan explained, "Perhaps it was because you were at a disadvantage during your fight with Tang Tian. The stimulation may have activated it. Don't overthink it. Just treat it as a Soul Skill."

"Yes, Grandma, I understand!" Lin Yan nodded.

Lin Yuhuan said, "Since it is an innate Soul Skill of your Martial Soul, you can give it a name as well."

Lin Yan thought for a moment. Looking at the appearance of his Martial Soul, he could not help recalling a move. "I think I'll call it Thunderous Bagua!"

"Thunderous Bagua?"

"That is quite an imposing name."

Lin Yuhuan nodded, then exclaimed, "Little Yan, your Black Demon Mace Martial Soul has mutated far too dramatically. Not only does it possess top-tier lightning-attribute attacks, but it has also caused a beneficial mutation in your physique. And now, it even has an innate Soul Skill!"

Hearing that, Lin Yan immediately chuckled.

Only he knew that the abnormality in his physique was not actually caused by the Black Demon Mace Martial Soul, but by his Second Martial Soul.

His Second Martial Soul was so mysterious, seemingly the Tathagata Buddha.

Since it could form Twin Martial Souls with it, his first Martial Soul naturally could not be ordinary. It was not hard to understand why it possessed such an ability!

When the group returned to Nine Treasure City, Ning Xingzong, the sect master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect, immediately learned certain details from Ning Tian and eagerly summoned Lin Yuhuan.

"Aunt Lin, Tian'er said that Lin Yan's second Spirit Ring not only absorbed a Millennial Titan Giant Ape Spirit Ring, but he also obtained an External Soul Bone. Is that true?"

In the main hall, Ning Xingzong immediately rose to his feet upon seeing Lin Yuhuan and asked excitedly.

"Yes."

Lin Yuhuan nodded slightly.

Hearing this, Ning Xingzong was stunned for a moment and muttered, "A Millennial Titan Giant Ape Spirit Ring for his second Spirit Ring, plus an External Soul Bone... Is this boy trying to defy the heavens?"

Lin Yuhuan smiled. "Xingzong, let alone you—even I, a Titled Douluo, am somewhat envious of this boy's gifts. Top-tier talent, a top-tier Martial Soul... His starting point is far too high. He is destined to become a top-tier expert in the future! Given enough time, I fear even I will be unable to compare with him!"

Ning Xingzong drew a deep breath, as if making some kind of decision. "Aunt Lin, I would like to create more opportunities for Tian'er and Lin Yan to meet and spend time together in the future. What do you think?"

Lin Yuhuan nodded with a smile. "That would naturally be for the best. During this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest, I saw that the two of them got along quite well. If we give them a little push from the side, this matter may very well work out."

"Yes."

Ning Xingzong nodded seriously.

If he had still harbored even the slightest hesitation regarding this marriage arrangement before—

Then that hesitation had now been completely swept away!

Based on the qualities Lin Yan had displayed, he was more than qualified to become the most important pillar of the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect in the future!

After returning to Nine Treasure City, Lin Yan's life became peaceful once more.

After obtaining the Millennial Titan Giant Ape's Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone, his Soul Power had directly reached level twenty-three.

Such Soul Power was simply unimaginable for an eight-year-old child.

Although he knew that his cultivation speed was astonishing, he remained exceptionally calm and did not grow arrogant or complacent. His self-discipline was terrifying enough to be described with that word alone.

He still meditated in the mornings and trained his body in the afternoons. At night, he continued meditating through the first half, only resting during the latter half to give his taut nerves a chance to recover after an entire day.

It was afternoon. After eating lunch, Lin Yan changed into training clothes and began cultivating his body according to his usual routine.

After completing a round of training, Lin Yan frowned.

After absorbing the Titan Giant Ape's Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone, his physique had improved tremendously. Training at this level could no longer place pressure on him or push his limits, so its effects naturally diminished as well.

"No, it seems I need to change my training method."

Lin Yan tossed aside the stone lock in his hand. As he pondered for a moment, he inadvertently noticed his palm, and a bold idea appeared in his mind.

Use gravity to train his body?

Sun Wukong and Vegeta from Dragon Ball seemed to have done the same thing, and they had achieved impressive results.

Perhaps I can try it too!

Having made his decision, Lin Yan immediately activated the "Gravity Domain" Soul Skill attached to the Titan Giant Ape Right Palm Bone.

A flash of light passed by, and a luminous pattern immediately emerged on the back of Lin Yan's right hand, like a glowing tattoo. Upon closer inspection, one could see that it was a miniature Titan Giant Ape tattoo.

Lin Yan immediately controlled the Spirit Bone and applied double gravity to himself.

At once, black rays of light flickered around his body. Almost instantly, Lin Yan felt his entire body grow much heavier, even his breathing becoming labored.

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