Martial Soul Evolution? Yu Xiaogang and Bei Bei's Wishful Thinking! Qian Renxue Acts Spoiled?
Mu Sheng lowered his voice and patiently explained:
"Don't be fooled by appearances. The Heavenly Dragon Horse carries the pure bloodline of the Radiant Sacred Dragon. In terms of bloodline grade, it's among the very best of the light-attribute Soul Beasts."
"See that diamond-shaped gem on its forehead? That's the core of its light origin, where the essence of its entire body gathers. It's still shining, which means its origin hasn't dispersed."
Qian Renxue tilted her head. "Then why is it in such a sorry state?"
Mu Sheng thought back for a moment and said:
"It was gravely injured when it was young. The pair of dragon wings it should have grown during its evolution never formed."
"A normal Heavenly Dragon Horse's wings resonate with the light gem on its forehead, letting it come and go through the air like the wind. Its speed is among the best of Soul Beasts at the same level."
"Its wings never grew, so that resonance was largely severed. That's why it's been holed up in Light Valley, clinging to its last breath as it drags out its days."
Hearing this, some of the disdain faded from Qian Renxue's face, and a trace of pity entered her eyes:
"Its dragon wings never grew... Doesn't that make it a cripple?"
"Flawed as it is, its light origin remains. If it becomes your Wisdom Soul Ring, it might even be able to activate its bloodline and regain its complete form."
At this, Mu Sheng suddenly changed the subject and glanced at Qian Renxue.
"And let me tell you something else. The Heavenly Dragon Horse's light attribute has a special effect on a certain Martial Soul."
Qian Renxue grew interested. "What Martial Soul?"
Mu Sheng said unhurriedly:
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. If a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon with a trace of light bloodline absorbs a Heavenly Dragon Horse's Soul Ring, there's a certain chance its Martial Soul will evolve. The power of light will blend into its lightning attribute, bringing it closer to a Radiant Sacred Dragon."
Qian Renxue whipped her head toward him, her eyes widening into perfect circles as she zeroed in on the key point:
"Wait, Martial Souls can evolve?!"
The people beneath the sky screens in the world of Douluo I and the world of the Douluo II animation were also stunned when they heard this.
"Martial Souls can evolve? Did I hear that right?"
"Martial Souls can evolve? Aren't they supposed to stay the way they're born? They can be changed by absorbing Soul Rings?"
"A Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon can evolve toward a Radiant Sacred Dragon by absorbing a Heavenly Dragon Horse's Soul Ring? Doesn't that mean even a Trash Martial Soul could turn things around if it found the right Soul Beast?"
In Suotuo City, Yu Xiaogang was limping toward Shrek Academy when he heard Mu Sheng's words from the sky screen. He stopped dead, shook his head vigorously, and muttered:
"Impossible. Absolutely impossible. Martial Souls are born of heaven and earth. How could they evolve by absorbing Soul Rings? There's nothing about that in my theory..."
But as Yu Xiaogang muttered, his voice grew quieter and quieter. Suddenly, he thought of something and froze on the spot.
If what Mu Sheng said was true... did that mean his Martial Soul might evolve if he, Yu Xiaogang, had a Heavenly Dragon Horse sacrifice itself to him?
Although his Pig Luo Martial Soul had undergone a malignant mutation, tracing it back to its roots, it had still mutated from a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. If he obtained the Soul Ring of a light-attribute Heavenly Dragon Horse...
Could he break through the bottleneck of a Soul Grandmaster and become a Soul Elder?
At that thought, Yu Xiaogang said excitedly:
"Mu Sheng is right. He must be right! Looks like I'll have another point to add to my Martial Soul Theory! It could even solve the flaws in my Martial Soul!"
"Hahaha, Mu Sheng really is my benefactor!"
In the world of the Douluo II animation, beneath the tree at the Sea God Pavilion.
Bei Bei stared at the sky screen, his mind buzzing.
His Martial Soul was a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!
He did have a trace of light bloodline in him!
If he could obtain a Heavenly Dragon Horse's Soul Ring...
Didn't that mean he could evolve into a Radiant Sacred Dragon too?
A Radiant Sacred Dragon just like Mu Sheng's?!!
The more Bei Bei thought about it, the more excited he became. His clenched fists trembled slightly.
He turned to Mu En beside him, his voice full of excitement he couldn't suppress: "
Grand Ancestor! Did you hear that? My Martial Soul has a chance to evolve into a Radiant Sacred Dragon!"
Mu En sat in his wheelchair, a rare trace of a smile appearing on his aged face.
Wonderful, Shrek's good fortune has finally arrived!
First there was Huo Yuhao, who might have an Ultimate Ice Martial Soul in the future, and now there's Bei Bei, who's about to become a Radiant Sacred Dragon!
Could it be that our ancestor, Sea God Tang San, has manifested his divine power?!!
While he was still marveling, Bei Bei could no longer contain himself. "Grand Ancestor, should we go look for a Heavenly Dragon Horse right now?"
Mu En thought for a moment, then raised a hand and pressed it downward.
"Don't rush. Let's first see how this Mu Sheng subdues the Heavenly Dragon Horse. Once we understand that, we can go and apply the right remedy to the problem."
Bei Bei was taken aback, then nodded vigorously. "As expected of you, Mu En. You've thought of everything! I understand!"
In the scene on the sky screen, Mu Sheng nodded.
"Of course. And there are many ways for a Martial Soul to evolve. Absorbing the Soul Ring of a particular Soul Beast, consuming heavenly treasures, or encountering a special opportunity could all make it happen."
"But the easiest way is to obtain an Immortal Herb. Some Immortal Herbs possess an innate power to transform a Martial Soul's foundations. Once you eat one, your Martial Soul is reborn, its bones remade. It's much less trouble than hunting Soul Beasts."
Qian Renxue's eyes grew brighter and brighter as she listened, and she hurriedly pressed him. "Immortal Herbs? What Immortal Herbs? Where can I find them?"
But Mu Sheng waved a hand. "Immortal Herbs are a little complicated to explain. We'll talk about them later. Deal with the Heavenly Dragon Horse first."
Qian Renxue was startled. "Aren't you going to help me deal with it?"
Mu Sheng laughed inwardly.
Qian Renxue, you've really lost your mind!
Looks like the Angel Hall really has spoiled you rotten!
He promptly refused. "What are you thinking? I only promised to help you create a Wisdom Soul Ring. Of course you have to hunt the Soul Beast yourself."
Qian Renxue was a little surprised to hear that.
She hadn't expected a request from a beautiful young girl like herself to be refused.
She glanced at the Heavenly Dragon Horse instinctively, then wondered what she would do if she used her Angel Martial Soul to hunt it and Mu Sheng saw through to her true Martial Soul.
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth. She could only swallow her pride and go for it. She moved closer, tugged on Mu Sheng's sleeve, and softened her voice as she acted spoiled:
"Mu Sheng, I'm begging you. Please help me."
Mu Sheng looked down and shook his head inwardly.
Her attempt at acting spoiled is nowhere near Tang Ya's. It's too stiff. Anyone can tell she's forcing it and hardly ever acts this way.
He pulled his sleeve back with an air of distaste.
"Hurry up and do it. I don't have time to wait for you to dawdle."
Seeing that her newly learned act hadn't worked, Qian Renxue looked a little embarrassed. She gritted her teeth and had no choice but to release her Light Butterfly Martial Soul. Spreading her wings, she swept toward the Heavenly Dragon Horse in the middle of the valley.
Her heart was still pounding as she wondered how to use her Soul Skills to beat the Heavenly Dragon Horse to the brink of death without giving herself away.
Yet the moment she stepped into the valley and released her sacred light presence, the Heavenly Dragon Horse, which had been lying on the moss, suddenly raised its head. A glimmer flashed in its slit pupils. Rather than fleeing, it braced itself on its four aged legs and rose, then tottered toward her.
Qian Renxue instinctively withdrew her attack and froze on the spot.
The Heavenly Dragon Horse walked up to her, lowered its dragon head, and gently rubbed it against the back of her hand. It was as docile as an old cat begging for food.
Qian Renxue reached out and stroked its dragon scales. Not only did it make no attempt to avoid her, but it narrowed its eyes and let out a low rumble in its throat.
Qian Renxue looked smugly at Mu Sheng and raised her chin.
Mu Sheng thought to himself that it was just as he'd expected.
The Heavenly Dragon Horse carried the bloodline of a Radiant Sacred Dragon and had an innate affinity for the sacred presence of the light attribute. Although Qian Renxue's Angel Martial Soul was disguised as a Light Butterfly, the sacred quality in its very bones couldn't be hidden. The old horse had sensed it and naturally regarded her as one of its own.
Qian Renxue stroked the Heavenly Dragon Horse's scales, and seeing how docile it was, she found herself reluctant. She turned to Mu Sheng and asked:
"Mu Sheng, does the Heavenly Dragon Horse have to be killed before it can form a Wisdom Soul Ring too?"
Mu Sheng thought for a moment and said, "If you can get it to willingly sacrifice itself to you, that can also form a Wisdom Soul Ring. As for the effect, there's not much difference between that and killing it first and then extracting the ring."