Father, I Won't Let You Hurt Brother Lin Yue!

System? What was a system?

Walking home, Tang San hurried along, yet his mind was filled with countless questions.

Where on earth had this voice that appeared in his mind ever since his Martial Soul awakening come from?

Could this so-called system be some whimsical notion from storybooks of his past life, yet it had truly appeared within his own mind?

"System, what is 'challenging oneself'?"

Unable to contain his curiosity, Tang San finally spoke softly, asking the question weighing on his mind.

[Challenge the self in a parallel world, prove your own strength and distinction, and you can obtain more Heaven's Dao blessings, acquiring greater fortune and rewards]

Huh? There was actually such a thing?

Understanding the system's function, Tang San wore a contemplative expression.

He, Tang San, had all his life considered himself inferior to no one, but to face himself from a parallel world...

[After accepting the challenge, you can simultaneously view the life trajectory of the self in another world]

What? He could actually see another path of life?!

This system possessed such mighty power. Did that not mean if he truly won the duel, he could also obtain unheard-of rewards?

At this thought, Tang San breathed heavily, his gaze revealing a trace of eagerness to grow stronger.

Born to a peasant family with zero background. Though he had Mysterious Heaven Skill to rely on and had awakened Innate Full Soul Power twin martial souls, his understanding of this world was still far too shallow. If he could have the system's aid, perhaps he truly could transform from a golden scale into a flood dragon and leap over the dragon gate!

Suppressing his trembling, Tang San made his final confirmation: "System, will the other me also have twin martial souls... and cultivation methods to rely on?"

[Not necessarily. In parallel worlds, anything is possible, and the host possesses fundamental differences from your matching counterpart]

Fundamental differences? Meaning the other party might not have transmigrated and was very likely just an ordinary peasant's child?!!

Joy crossing his face, Tang San hesitated no longer.

"System, I agree!"

Clenching his fists tightly, he pulled a confident smile.

Twin martial souls, Tang Sect hidden weapons, plus memories of two lifetimes, compared to those mediocre and trivial country villagers in the parallel worlds, he had the confidence to surpass them a hundredfold!

[System attachment successful. Next duel time: 3 months later]

Three months? By then, he should have already entered the Junior Soul Master Academy and obtained his first spirit ring, right? He wondered what kind of performance that parallel world version of himself would put on.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and with anticipation for the future, Tang San strode forward, the smile on his face impossible to hold back.

This vibrant world was truly something to look forward to.

"Agreed. Accept task."

Staring at the system task for ten minutes, recalling the usual training of Xiao San from his memories, Lin Yue was abundantly clear that the soul inside this girl likewise came from an otherworldly realm.

Mysterious Heaven Skill, Purple Demon Eyes, Controlling Crane Catching Dragon, Hundred Refinements of Hidden Weapons... Aside from the difference in gender, she was practically indistinguishable from the Tang San of the original world.

Of course, with his feeding, this Tang San was perhaps physically even better off than the Xiao San of the original world...

[Task accepted. Next duel time: 3 months later]

Three months—by then she should have obtained her first spirit ring, right? The timing was actually quite well-suited.

Nurturing Xiao San allowed him to gain more opportunities. He hadn't expected the system to have such a function.

Rubbing his chin, ignoring the affectionate and bubbly Xiao San by his side, Lin Yue examined everything in his mind on his own, tallying up the functions of this Arad System.

For now, the system that appeared after his awakening had two functions.

First was rewarding combat. Any battle he experienced after awakening the system, as long as he won, would grant him corresponding points. The stronger the combat opponent, the more points he would acquire. It was somewhat similar to running dungeons in DNF.

Naturally, the points he obtained could also be exchanged for various items in the system's Point Shop, such as reinforcement tickets, amplification devices, and so on.

At this thought, Lin Yue's mind brushed past the system shop, his breathing growing somewhat heavy.

[Junior Spirit Ring Reinforcement Ticket: Can reinforce a spirit ring by 1-100 years of age, 100% success rate]

[Junior Amplification Ticket: Can achieve a leap from a hundred years to a thousand years, 100% success rate]

[Disposable Reinforcement Device: Can reinforce anything (Warning: when reinforcement level is too high, reinforcement failure carries a chance of resetting the reinforcement level to zero)]

[Disposable Amplification Device: Can amplify anything (Warning: when amplification tier is too high, amplification failure carries a chance of destroying the original item)]

[Sub-class Advancement Book: After use, can acquire one sub-class from Disassembler, Puppet Master, Alchemist, and Enchanter (Maximum usage count: four)]

Opening the shop, a dazzling array of goods came into view. Yet behind every single item there was no point price tag, only hanging a red warning of insufficient balance.

"Without points, you can't take a single step..."

Thinking this, Lin Yue glanced sideways at the girl beside him.

The first part was gaining points through combat victory, and as for this second part, well, those were commissions and tasks.

Looking at the big question mark marked by the system atop Xiao San's head, Lin Yue wiped non-existent sweat from his cheek and clicked open the task list in his mind.

[The Commission from Tang San—The Path of a Soul Master (I)

Quest Description: I want to attend the Soul Master Academy together with Big Brother Lin Yue and embark on a new journey of growth.

Quest Reward: 100 points]

It was simple enough, but...

As he pondered, Lin Yue cast a sidelong glance at the villagers passing by along the roadside. His eyes swept over the question marks above their heads one after another—

[Auntie Liu’s Anxiety: Help Auntie Liu gather today’s firewood. Quest Reward: 10 points]

[Jack’s Lifelong Wish: Achieve the accomplishment of becoming a Soul Master and prove it for Holy Soul Village, allowing Grandpa Jack to bring glory to his ancestors for once. Quest Reward: 200 points]

The Arad System seemed to rarely issue quests on its own. Instead, it collected the wishes and hopes of the people nearby, turned them into commissions, and issued them to him. As long as he completed them, he would receive the corresponding points.

Naturally, all kinds of commissions could also be refused, and the system imposed no punishment.

“Still... it would be nice if I could come across some good rewards.”

With a soft sigh, Lin Yue accepted Tang San’s and Old Jack’s quests, dismissed the system panel, and looked toward Grandpa Jack, who seemed to have something to say.

Seeing both children turn to look at him, Grandpa Jack smiled kindly and began:

“Children, although neither of you wants to join the Spirit Hall, it’s all right. Once you enter the Soul Master Academy, you can become honorable Soul Masters all the same!”

Jack knew very well that the two children came from poor families. Whether it was Little San, who had a father but no one to raise him, or the little orphan Lin Yue whom he had brought home, both were in extremely difficult financial circumstances.

But that didn’t matter. Although the village had only one work-study student slot, the neighboring villages had never produced a child with innate soul power. The slot would most likely go unused. If he went to speak with a few old friends, he could always secure it.

“All right, children, don’t worry. Grandpa Jack will take care of the work-study student slot. You only need to look after yourselves. In a few days, you can go to the junior academy in the city together.”

Straightening his back, Grandpa Jack looked at the only two Soul Master seedlings among the children and smiled in relief before hurrying toward the neighboring village.

He wasn’t worried about Tang Hao at all, because he knew that little Lin Yue would take care of the matter.

“Come on. Let’s go persuade your father together.”

With his hands in his pockets, Lin Yue followed Tang San toward the only blacksmith shop in the village.

“Blue Silver Grass, innate full soul power?”

His face still flushed, the drunken Tang Hao barely propped himself up with his elbow and sat beside the table, his expression complicated.

“Hmph, what use is innate full soul power? Blue Silver Grass is merely a useless martial soul. It can’t change anything.”

His eyes reddening, Tang Hao slammed the wine jug in his hand onto the table and shouted:

“Get lost, get lost, get lost! Why go to a Soul Master Academy? You’re a girl—just stay in the village obediently!”

“But, Dad...”

His face pale, Tang San yearned for the outside world. He turned to glance at Lin Yue by the doorway and ultimately couldn’t hold it in any longer. In a clear, ringing voice, he shouted:

“But, Dad, I have a second martial soul!”

As he spoke, Tang San extended his hand. A small, pitch-black hammer suddenly appeared above his soft palm.

The seemingly ordinary martial-soul hammer appeared to weigh a thousand jun. The instant it appeared, it dragged Tang San’s arm downward.

What?

The instant he saw the Clear Sky Hammer, the drunkenness vanished from Tang Hao’s eyes. He strode forward and seized Tang San’s arm, his face turning as though he had been struck by lightning.

The Clear Sky Hammer, Blue Silver Grass, twin martial souls.

If that was the case, then there was hope for rising again, reviving the sect, returning to the ancestral land, and bringing glory to his ancestors...

Overcome with emotion, Tang Hao’s body even began to tremble slightly.

But the next second, as though he realized something, his gaze sharpened. His eyes bored into the youth standing by the doorway like knives.

“Tsk, why did you have to say it in front of me?”

Under Tang Hao’s intensely warning gaze, Lin Yue’s heart jolted. He had never expected Tang San to make no attempt to hide it from him.

He seemed to have underestimated his importance in Tang San’s heart. Tang San had actually revealed something like twin martial souls right in front of him, and in such a loud voice, without the slightest intention of keeping it secret.

If I’d known this would happen, I shouldn’t have stayed because I was worried... I should have gone back earlier.

“Dad, you’re not allowed to treat Big Brother Lin like this.”

Gathering her courage, the girl in a pale-blue dress spread her arms and stood between Tang Hao and Lin Yue like a mother hen protecting her chicks. She said firmly:

“Big Brother Lin also has innate full soul power. We’ll go to the Soul Master Academy together and become Soul Masters together.”

“What? That little brat actually has innate full soul power too?!”

Tang Hao’s expression changed, and his eyes filled with disbelief as he looked toward Lin Yue!

Innate full soul power was as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns! As long as nothing went wrong, its owner had the potential to reach the rank of Titled Douluo. They might even advance further and become a Super Douluo or even an Ultimate Douluo!

That brat was just a country boy, yet he had awakened innate full soul power!

“Dad...”

Feeling the terrifying aura radiating from her father, Little San’s frail body trembled slightly, but she refused to move aside. Gritting her teeth, she continued to block the two men.

This was the first time she had gone against her father's wishes. Yet her movements were incomparably resolute, her red lips biting down so hard that a trace of blood even seeped out, and she did not retreat a single half step.

The killing intent in his eyes slowly vanished. Tang Hao looked at the two children, and finally let out a helpless sigh.

How could he not know what his own daughter meant? Over these past few years, Xiao San had been cared for by that fellow almost every day, and his eyes had long held only the figure of that little bastard...

"After all, she's a girl. Ah, if only she were a boy... Never mind."

At the very least, that kid's natural talent was not bad, barely making him worthy. In the future, perhaps he would also be of some use...

The killing intent in his eyes slowly vanished. Recalling his painful past, Tang Hao's eyes welled with tears as he crouched down and, for the first time, slowly and firmly hugged Tang San.

"Remember, Xiao San, before your cultivation achieves success, do not add any Spirit Rings to your second martial soul. And promise Dad, you must use the hammer in your right hand to protect the grass in your left..."

"Tch..."

Standing with his back to them at the doorway, Lin Yue curled his lip, letting out a slight snort of disdain.

Fine words sounded wonderful, but in reality, that hammer was a piece of trash that fell apart at the slightest setback. On the contrary, the grass was beaten black and blue, shattered to pieces for the sake of the hammer.

However, this time things might be a little different.

Lin Yue lowered his head, his left hand gripping empty air as he felt that boundless power that had appeared out of nowhere within his bloodline, and the corners of his mouth ticked upward.

Only through combat could one achieve growth.

Since that was the case, those vexing disputes from the original story would all be ended by him!