Suddenly, three knocks sounded at the door, followed by a girl's clear voice.
"Father Emperor, I'm coming in."
As her voice fell, the conference hall doors swung open, and a slender figure came into view.
The girl was extraordinarily beautiful, with long black hair cascading down her back.
She looked very delicate, her beautiful, large eyes shimmering like rippling water. Every gesture carried the gentleness characteristic of her bearing.
She was fourteen, an age when youth was just beginning to blossom. Her long, pale yellow princess dress set off her youthful freshness without diminishing the grace of an imperial princess.
Huo Yuhao's gaze fell on her. Vina, princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
She was also the only genius Soul Master whose innate Twin Martial Souls included the Brain Body Martial Soul.
He did have Twin Martial Souls, but they were not innate, and the same was true of his Necromancer Martial Soul later on.
Vina entered the conference hall, her gaze sweeping over the important figures in the room with a hint of surprise.
Du Busi, Golden Body Douluo, Demonic Fist Douluo, Void Pupil Douluo... She was naturally familiar with these powerhouses of the Body Sect, because she too was a member.
Her gaze, however, settled on Huo Yuhao and the Snow Empress, her eyes brimming with endless curiosity.
She had never seen either of them at the Heavenly Soul imperial palace or the Body Sect.
She had, however, heard that the Body Sect had recently taken in a new disciple named Huo Yuhao.
Vina stole a glance at Huo Yuhao.
Her first impression was of a young boy with clear, handsome features, a tranquil bearing, and a touch of elegance.
Vina smiled and greeted Du Busi and Xu Tong. "Long time no see, Grandpa Du, Teacher Xu Tong. Have you both been well lately?"
After she joined the Body Sect, Du Busi had arranged for a Titled Douluo whose Martial Soul was closest to the brain to be her teacher, so she could better learn the techniques of Body Martial Souls.
That was Void Pupil Douluo, whose Martial Soul was his pupils.
Pupils were part of the eyes, and the eyes were located on the head, not far from where the brain was.
But much of it still required her to master it herself.
Du Busi and Xu Tong nodded at the same time. "Same as ever."
"As for you, little girl, you've really risen high," Xu Tong said, offering Vina a little praise.
"Oh, hardly~" The corners of Vina's lips curved up in a sweet smile.
Her gaze immediately fell on Huo Yuhao. "Grandpa Du, Teacher, he must be Huo Yuhao, who recently returned to the sect, right?"
Du Busi nodded. "Since you already know about him, I won't say much more."
"This is your first time meeting, isn't it?"
Huo Yuhao stepped forward and smiled. "Hello, Senior Sister. I hope you'll look after me from now on."
Vina smiled back. "Hello, Junior Brother. Your big sister will have your back from now on. If anyone bullies you, there's a whole crowd behind your senior sister itching for a fight."
A whole crowd...
Huo Yuhao immediately thought of the Heavenly Soul Royal Family's forces.
He even imagined Vina getting robbed one day, only for a group from the Heavenly Soul Royal Family to suddenly step out behind her.
Robber: "Holy shit, I stumbled into the imperial family's turf."
A glimmer lit up Vina's eyes as she asked, "I heard from Teacher that your Martial Soul is your eyes, right?"
Huo Yuhao nodded. There was no reason to deny it.
"My Martial Soul is my brain, you know~" Vina blinked, her next words carrying a touch of girlish playfulness. "In a way, our Body Martial Souls seem quite compatible."
Huo Yuhao frowned. Huh? Compatible?
Why does it feel like Vina is hinting at something?
A bold idea, however, appeared in his mind.
Du Busi carefully mulled over Vina's words.
Vina's Brain Martial Soul possessed extraordinary calculating power and a photographic memory.
Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eyes were of the purest spiritual type, with the traits of enhanced spiritual power, perception, and innate early warning.
That old fellow Jin Shen had experienced it firsthand.
He had really disgraced Titled Douluo.
He belonged at the same table as Xuan Zi.
Du Busi understood why that old geezer Xue Mingshan had called Vina over.
Huo Yuhao looked up at Du Busi. "Grandpa Du, I have a bold idea, but I don't know whether I should say it."
Du Busi gave Huo Yuhao a long look.
This brat.
He said, "If you have something to say, say it. Why sneak around?"
Huo Yuhao spoke up and shared his idea. "I was wondering what kind of effect Senior Sister Vina's Brain Martial Soul would have when paired with my Spirit Eyes Martial Soul."
Xue Mingshan's eyes lit up. This boy has the makings of a Limit Douluo!
He understands my heart perfectly!
More money! More money! More money! I absolutely have to give him a massive raise!
Vina spoke after careful consideration. "That really is something worth exploring further."
Let alone Huo Yuhao-even she was beginning to wonder what kind of ability that could shake the heavens and make ghosts weep would be born if her Brain Martial Soul and Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eyes Martial Soul were combined.
"How about... we go try it now?"
Du Busi also found it hard to suppress his damned curiosity.
Body Martial Souls came in countless forms, but so far, none had given rise to a Martial Soul Fusion Skill like Hell White Tiger, formed by the fusion of White Tiger and Hell Spirit Cat.
Demonic Fist, Jin Shen, and Xu Tong could hardly conceal their curiosity.
The Snow Empress frowned slightly, but remained by Huo Yuhao's side.
Xue Mingshan suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, "Then please follow me."
"I have a place to recommend."
Huo Yuhao and the others glanced at Xue Mingshan, then followed him out of the imperial conference hall and headed for the royal training ground.
The royal training ground.
This was a training ground used exclusively by the Heavenly Soul Royal Family.
It occupied a vast area, and its surroundings were built of luxurious, splendid glazed tiles.
The center of the ground was paved with tiles made of a special material, and four crystal pillars stood at its four corners.
Xue Mingshan brought Huo Yuhao, Du Busi, Vina, and the others there.
He introduced it to them. "This training ground is reserved for members of the royal family."
"You may use it whenever you wish from now on."
Vina looked at Huo Yuhao and asked, "Junior Brother, how do you plan to experiment with our Brain Martial Soul and Spirit Eyes Martial Soul?"
Huo Yuhao said calmly, "It's simple. Sister Vina, just listen to me in a moment."
"I already have a general idea."
Vina nodded slightly. He already has a general idea so quickly?
Could this junior brother of mine have designs on me?
As his senior sister, she couldn't sit idle either.
All kinds of information flashed rapidly through Vina's mind.
She calculated the possibility of a special fusion Soul Skill being born from the Spirit Eyes Martial Soul and the Brain Martial Soul.
The brain's calculating power was very strong indeed, capable of calculating the chances of victory in any battle without missing a single angle.
Unless the disparity in strength was too great.