The wager

On the Heavenly Screen, Li Qingyang's innate level 20 soul power and twin martial souls—the Four Swords of Zhu Xian paired with the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation Diagram—appeared, and the barrage of comments exploded. Densely packed words raced across the screen too quickly for the naked eye to follow, covering the entire Heavenly Screen.

[I'm completely stunned! Isn't level 10 the ceiling for innate soul power? This kid went straight to level 20?!]

[The Four Swords of Zhu Xian? The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation Diagram? What kind of martial souls are these? Their sword energy is practically spilling out of the Heavenly Screen!]

[Tang Wutong's twin martial souls and innate full soul power were already outrageous, but Li Qingyang is the trump card among trump cards! He's crushing the entire younger generation by a mile!]

[Yu Tianlong was strutting around with his level 9 soul power, demanding a wager just moments ago. Now he's probably shut down completely. With a gap like this, there's no fight to be had!]

[Qian Renxue was even disappointed that he didn't get the angel martial soul? What a world-class humblebrag!]

[Innate level 20! Twin martial souls! I suspect this child was born with a divine seat already attached!]

[Good grief, one has the Clear Sky Hammer plus the Light Goddess Butterfly, and the other has the Four Swords of Zhu Xian plus the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation Diagram. The continent's two greatest children of the future have been born!]

[Do you understand what innate level 20 soul power means? He was born at a starting point other people might never reach in an entire lifetime of cultivation!]

[What's the point of that damn wager now? What's Yu Tianlong supposed to fight Li Qingyang with, his head? Their martial souls aren't even on the same plane!]

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

The auras of ice and fire lingered there year-round, with white mist curling through the air.

Poison Douluo Dugu Bo sat cross-legged beside the icy pool, slowly suppressing the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor's poison that had accumulated within his body over the years with the help of the site's uniquely blessed aura.

When he looked up at the Heavenly Screen and saw Li Qingyang awaken the two supreme martial souls, the Four Swords of Zhu Xian and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation Diagram, along with the heaven-defying phenomenon of innate level 20 soul power, shock filled his aged face. He could not help murmuring in wonder:

"Innate level 20 soul power, two peerless martial souls... Such talent is simply astounding, unprecedented throughout the continent's history. His future accomplishments will be immeasurable."

Even amid his shock, Dugu Bo's thoughts raced.

He thought of his granddaughter, Dugu Yan. He knew that Yanyan would fall for Li Xun in the future, while Li Xun and Qian Renxue probably had not met yet. Then why not find an opportunity to steal a march on her? Once Li Xun becomes a god, my granddaughter might have a chance to enter the Divine Realm too.

Dugu Bo's gaze grew utterly resolute. He had already made up his mind.

Even if he had to throw away every scrap of his dignity, he would take the initiative to bring about this marriage.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi, usually gentle and refined, always unruffled no matter what happened, stiffened slightly. The glazed jade beads he had been toying with quietly stopped moving.

He stared blankly at the Heavenly Screen for a long time before speaking in a low voice, a tremor he could not conceal running through it:

"Outrageous... utterly outrageous."

"Tang Wutong's innate full soul power at level 10 and twin martial souls already made her a peerless prodigy unseen in ten thousand years. I thought she stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation."

"But who could have imagined that Li Qingyang would simply shatter the rules! Innate level 20 soul power!"

Beside him stood Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who had wielded a sword all his life and witnessed every manner of swordsmanship beneath the heavens. His temperament had long since been tempered until it was as still as an ancient well.

Yet now, his aged eyes abruptly narrowed, and his sword intent stirred faintly beyond his control.

He stared fixedly at the phantoms of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian spanning heaven and earth on the Heavenly Screen, his voice hoarse. "Fengzhi, if I'm not mistaken, the martial soul Asura God Li Xun has awakened now should also be the Four Swords of Zhu Xian, with innate full soul power at the very least."

As his words fell, a brilliant gleam flared in Chen Xin's eyes. An audacious idea arose in his mind, one bold enough to rewrite the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's fate for ten thousand years. He said gravely:

"Fengzhi, have you ever considered this?"

"If we devote the strength of our entire sect to winning Li Xun over and arranging a marriage between him and Rongrong, having him marry into her family or forming a marriage alliance with our sect..."

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could firmly secure the legacy of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian martial soul, which transcends even the divine level!"

"With such a foundation anchoring us, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could ensure ten thousand years of prosperity, rise beyond the confines of the Upper Three Sects, and stand at the pinnacle of the continent!"

Ning Fengzhi shuddered, and an intense radiance instantly burst into his eyes.

The shock that had filled his heart transformed in an instant into surging calculations and overwhelming temptation.

This was no mere marriage alliance. It was a supreme opportunity to stake the sect's future in exchange for prosperity through countless ages!

The Heaven Dou Crown Prince's Residence.

Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo stepped forward together and dropped to one knee, their expressions respectful and delighted. They offered their congratulations in solemn voices. "Congratulations, Young Master! Our heartfelt congratulations! The little young master has awakened the twin martial souls of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation Diagram, with innate level 20 soul power. With such talent, unrivaled throughout the ages, he will surely attain a divine seat and ascend to the Divine Realm!"

Qian Renxue sat upright on her jade throne, her cool brows and eyes relaxing completely, a genuine smile resting on her lips.

Although she could not help feeling a slight regret that Li Qingyang had not inherited the Qian family's Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, her future son's astonishing talent had long since washed that regret away, leaving only pride and joy filling her heart.

She gently turned her fair hand, and two ten thousand year soul bones appeared, shimmering with dense spiritual light. Supporting the two precious soul bones with her soul power, she slowly sent them before the two Titled Douluos.

"I am in a good mood today. These two soul bones shall be your reward."

Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo exchanged a glance, unrestrained delight shining in both their eyes.

As veteran Titled Douluos of Spirit Hall who had fought for many years, they still possessed only one or two soul bones each, far from completing a full set of six. To them, ten thousand year soul bones were treasures that could only be encountered by chance, never sought at will.

The two hurriedly bowed again, their voices brimming with gratitude. "Thank you for your gifts, Young Master! We swear to serve you unto death and keep the little young master safe!"

The Heaven Dou Ancient Residence.

On the Heavenly Screen, Li Qingyang's supreme talent of innate level 20 soul power was fully confirmed.

Li Xun gazed at that dazzling scene, unconcealable pride and joy surging in his eyes.

The corners of his mouth lifted high, and he threw back his head in a long, hearty laugh, clear and exuberant, filled with soaring spirits.

Beside him, Tang San's eyes held only admiration and approval as he said sincerely, "Brother Xun, congratulations. Little Qingyang truly stunned the entire continent today! Twin martial souls and innate level 20 soul power—no one throughout history can compare."

Xiao Wu's eyes curved with her smile, her face full of delight as she readily agreed. "That's right, Brother Xun! He's incredible! Wutong's talent had already given us such a wonderful surprise, but I never imagined Qingyang would be an even greater prodigy! He'll surely become one of the strongest on the Douluo Continent!"

[The Spirit Awakening Ceremony came to an end.

The square still seethed with voices. Everyone remained immersed in the shock of Li Qingyang's innate level 20 soul power and twin martial souls, unable to recover for a long time.

Under the eyes of the crowd, Li Qingyang slowly walked down from the central white jade platform, his expression calm and his steps unhurried.

Though still so young, his bearing was as steady as a deep abyss. Not a trace of arrogance showed despite his talent, which shook the ages and outshone the present.

He walked straight toward Yu Tianlong, who stood nearby with a pale face and a rigid expression.

Yu Tianlong, who had been brimming with arrogance and declaring that he would pit himself against Li Qingyang just moments earlier, now had not a shred of confidence left.

An innate level 9 Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon made him a genius of the highest order among the entire younger generation.

But before twin martial souls with innate level 20 soul power, he was as insignificant as a firefly beside the bright moon. They were not even on the same plane.

Li Qingyang looked at him calmly and spoke in an even voice:

"Yu Tianlong, that wager you mentioned earlier—are we still doing it?"]