Father and Mother Advance to Soul Ancestor

"Dad, Mom, you both look great," Yan Zu said sincerely.

"That's all thanks to you." Su Qing wiped away her tears and pulled the two of them into the house. "Come in quickly, let Mom take a good look at you."

Upon entering the house, Yan Zu discovered that the furnishings had been completely renovated. The original simple furniture had been replaced with exquisite wooden pieces, beautiful tapestries hung on the walls, and delicate tea sets were placed on the table.

"The house has changed so much!" Xiao Wu looked around curiously.

Yan Hu laughed, "This is all thanks to A-Zu. Ever since you partnered with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we've been receiving a large share of the profits every month. Our family's circumstances are now quite good in Nuoding City."

Su Yun brought tea and snacks, and the four of them sat around the table.

"Oh, by the way, the manager of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in Notting City came to visit a few days ago." Yan Hu suddenly remembered something, "He brought quite a few gifts, including precious medicinal herbs, soul tools, and some rare ingredients. He said it was to thank Azu for taking care of Miss Rongrong."

Yan Zu nodded. This must have been arranged by Ning Fengzhi. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was indeed very thorough in its actions.

"A-Zu, Xiao Wu, how have you been lately?" Su Qing asked with concern. "Is cultivation tough? Have you gotten injured?"

Xiao Wu quickly replied, "Aunt Su, we're all fine! A-Zu is amazing now, he's already Soul King!"

"Soul King?" Yan Hu and Su Yun both widened their eyes in shock.

They remembered that Yan Zu had just broken through to the Soul Ancestor when he left, and now, in such a short time, he's already Soul King? This cultivation speed is simply unheard of!

"Good! Good! Good!" Yan Hu exclaimed three times, too excited to say anything more.

Su Qing held Xiao Wu's hand and said gently, "Xiao Wu is amazing too, she's already level 50. She must have suffered a lot these past years, right?"

"It's not hard, it's not hard." Xiao Wu shook her head and said earnestly, "Being able to become stronger and protect the people I want to protect makes any hardship worthwhile."

Watching this heartwarming scene, Yan Zu felt a surge of warmth in his heart. This was the feeling of home; no matter how far he went, this would always be a warm harbor.

After lunch, Yan Zu told his parents about another reason for his trip home.

"Dad, Mom, besides visiting you, I also want to help you improve your strength this time." Yan Zu took out several jade bottles from his Storage Soul Tool. "These are pills I refined; they can improve physical constitution, increase Soul Power, and even—evolve Martial Soul."

Yan Hu and Su Qing exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

"Evolve your Martial Soul?" Yan Hu's voice trembled slightly. "A-Zu, you mean—our Martial Soul can evolve too?"

Yan Zu nodded. "However, we need to proceed step by step. I will first help you improve your physical condition, then increase your Soul Power, and finally Martial Soul Evolution. This process may take several days."

Su Qing grasped Yan Zu's hand, her eyes filled with trust. "Child, Mom believes in you. Just tell us what to do, and we'll do it."

Moved, Yan Zu began to arrange the order in which the pills would be taken.

His expression turned serious, and he took out several jade bottles from his Storage Soul Tool.

"These are several kinds of pills that I obtained by chance. This bottle contains the Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill," which is the most potent. It can temper the meridians and strengthen the body. The process may be somewhat painful, but it can greatly solidify the foundation. It must be taken first.

Seven days later, once the body has initially adapted, take this bottle of "Life-Creation Pill" to solidify the foundation and nourish the Martial Soul Origin.

Seven days later, take the "Universe Mind-Calming Pill" to nourish the spirit and enlighten the mind.

Finally, three days later, take the "Universe Creation Pill." This pill has a transformative effect, maximizing potential and even potentially promoting positive changes in Martial Soul.

Yan Hu and Su Qing stared at the radiant pill in their son's hand, feeling the immense energy it contained, speechless with astonishment. They were merely low-level Soul Master; how could they have ever seen such a miraculous pill?

Moreover, the order of administration sounds extremely particular, with each step interconnected.

"A-Zu, this—this is too precious! You should keep it for yourself—" Su Qing quickly declined.

"Mother, listen to me." Yan Zu grasped his mother's hand, his tone sincere. "These pills are no longer very effective for my current cultivation level, but they are just right for you who are at the Soul Elder stage. Only when your strength increases, your bodies become stronger, and your lifespans are longer, can I venture out into the world with peace of mind. Moreover, only by laying a solid foundation will you have the opportunity to reach higher realms in the future, and only then can our family stay together for a longer period of time."

Xiao Wu chimed in, "Yes, Uncle Yan Aunt Su, just listen to A-Zu! It wasn't easy for him to get these pills! We'll all be happy if you all become stronger!"

Looking at their son's determined gaze and Xiao Wu's expectant eyes, Yan Hu and Su Qing felt a surge of warmth in their hearts. They knew that this was their son's filial piety, and also their chance to catch up with him and not be left far behind.

"Alright! Your father and mother will listen to you!" Yan Hu nodded emphatically, a resolute glint in his eyes. "So what if it's a little hardship? What kind of hardship hasn't your father endured when I was Soul Hunting!"

Su Qing nodded gently, "Mother will listen to A-Zu too."

While the pills were being taken, Yan Zu had his parents take the Ice and Fire Body-Tempering Pill one after the other.

As soon as the pill entered their stomachs, powerful ice and fire energies erupted within Yan Hu and Su Qing's bodies. Veins bulged on their foreheads, their bodies trembled, and their skin alternated between fiery red and frosty white, clearly indicating that they were enduring immense pain.

Yan Zu and Xiao Wu stood guard anxiously by their side, while Little Jade Yu released auspicious energy, gently nourishing their bodies and helping them stabilize their minds and regulate the medicinal effects.

It took Yan Hu and Su Qing a full day and night to complete the body-refining process.

After the last trace of violent energy was tamed and absorbed, the two were exhausted, but their eyes were exceptionally bright, their breaths became deep and long, many impurities in their bodies were expelled, and they felt several times lighter and more agile, and their Soul Power circulated more smoothly and freely.

After resting for seven days, Yan Zu gave his parents the Life-Creation Pill.

This time, the process was much gentler. The gentle medicinal power nourished their newly tempered meridians and Martial Soul Origin like spring rain.

Yan Hu felt that his Iron Axe Martial Soul seemed to have become heavier and more solid, with the axe blade faintly gleaming with a layer of dark light; Su Qing, on the other hand, felt that the Green Grain Martial Soul was more vibrant, and the veins on the leaves seemed to have turned into a pale gold.

After resting for another seven days, Yan Zu gave his parents the Universe Mind-Calming Pill.

The elixir primarily affects the mental realm, and the two felt their minds become clear. Some obscure and difficult points in their previous cultivation suddenly became clear, and their mental perception also became much more acute.

Finally, three days later, Yan Zu had his parents take the final Universe Creation Pill.

This elixir has the most miraculous effects. After taking it, Yan Hu and Su Qing felt warm all over their bodies, as if they had returned to the womb. Every cell was cheering and undergoing a profound transformation.

When the medicine was fully absorbed and the two opened their eyes, their Soul Power fluctuations had reached the bottleneck of level 40! Moreover, their Martial Soul had also undergone astonishing changes visible to the naked eye!

Yan Hu's Iron Axe Martial Soul has evolved into the "Mountain-Shaking Mountain-Splitting Axe"! The axe body has evolved into a double-edged battle axe. The axe body is dark gold, covered with ancient and heavy natural patterns, like a mountain rock that has been weathered by time. The axe blade is not purely sharp, but rather carries a heavy and unparalleled sense of breaking through solidity.

The axe handle is slightly longer, making it more suitable for two-handed grip and exertion, and the overall design exudes a calm, powerful, and overwhelming aura.

Su Qing's Green Grain Martial Soul evolved into "Golden-Veined Green Grain"! The Martial Soul evolved from a green seedling into a stalk about three feet tall, with a crystal-clear, jade-like appearance.

The stalks are like warm, white jade, while the leaves are a translucent emerald green, with a faint golden halo flowing through the veins. As they sway gently, tiny specks of light, like stardust, fall, filling the air with a sacred and vibrant life force.

"Level 40! I've broken through to level 40!" Yan Hu felt the surging Soul Power within his body, his voice trembling with excitement. He looked at the phantom of the Mountain-Shaking Mountain-Splitting Axe appearing on his palm and could hardly believe his eyes.

Su Qing also wept with joy, holding the golden-glowing Green Grain: "My Martial Soul —it seems to have changed! It feels so vibrant!"

"Congratulations, Father! Congratulations, Mother!" Yan Zu and Xiao Wu were genuinely happy for them. The improvement in their parents' strength and the Martial Soul Evolution meant that their lifespan and potential had been greatly enhanced, which was something that made Yan Zu more at ease than any wealth.

While Yan's parents were taking medicine, Xiao Wu also began to condense her Fifth Soul Ring.

Inside the quiet room, Xiao Wu slowly opened her eyes, a flash of golden light appearing briefly within them. She stood up, feeling the surging power within her, a joyful smile spreading across her face.

"I did it!" she cheered, rushing out of the quiet room and throwing herself into Yan Zu. "A-Zu! I did it! My Fifth Soul Ring, 57,000 years old! And I'm level 54 now!"

Xiao Wu was already level 48 before taking the pill, but she got stuck at level 50 after taking it. Now, after condensing her Soul Ring, she immediately leveled up to level 54.

Yan Zu hugged her, nodding with a smile, "I knew Sister Xiao Wu was the best!"

Xiao Wu happily said, "My Fifth Soul Skill is Invincible Golden Body. After activation, my body enters an invincible state, immune to all forms of attack below the god level (including physical, energy, and even a certain degree of mental impact). I can activate it 5 times a day."

The initial duration is five seconds, and as my Soul Power increases and my proficiency with this Soul Skill improves, the duration can be further extended.

"Immune to all attacks below the god level for five seconds?!" Yan Zu was also shocked after hearing Xiao Wu's description. This was much more powerful than Xiao Wu's Invincible Golden Body in the original work.

The strength of this Soul Skill is so great that it can be described as heaven-defying in certain situations. It is Xiao Wu's absolute trump card as Power Attack System Soul Master for both offense and survival!

"Yes!" Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, her face full of pride. "From now on, I can be at the forefront and block all attacks for you, A-Zu!"

After helping her parents improve their skills and Xiao Wu successfully condensed her Fifth Soul Ring, Yan Zu brought up future plans again.

"Father, Mother, Xiao Wu and I are mainly cultivating at the Blue Tyrant Academy now. Would you like to come with us to Heaven Dou City, or do you have other plans?"

Yan Hu and Su Qing exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing the same thought. Yan Hu said, "A-Zu, your parents understand your feelings. However, Heaven Dou City is too big and too noisy; we're not used to living here."

We came to Nuoding City mainly to be closer to your school. Now that you have an academy in Heaven Dou City to take care of you, we feel relieved. Your mother and I have discussed it, and we still want to go back to Five Souls Village."

Su Qing said gently, "Yes, A-Zu. Five Souls Village is our root, and we know everyone in the village. Now that our family is better off, we want to go back, make a good life for ourselves, and help out the villagers."

Yan Zu respected his parents' choice and nodded, saying, "Alright, then we'll move back home. However, before we go back, we need to help you obtain your Fourth Soul Ring."

Now that Yan Hu and Su Qing have both reached level 40, they need to acquire their Fourth Soul Ring to continue leveling up. After consuming the elixir, if Yan Hu and Su Qing put in a good effort, they could probably absorb Soul Ring that is over ten thousand years old.

But Yan Zu was absolutely unwilling to take this risk. He didn't care if the Soul Ring were a little younger; his parents' safety was the most important thing.

Therefore, their Fourth Soul Ring, Yan Zu, planned to hunt Soul Beast that were around six to eight thousand years old.

The next day, the family of four once again entered the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest. With the two powerful Soul King, Yan Zu and Xiao Wu, and with the guidance of the [Gazetteer of Mountains and Rivers], finding suitable Soul Beast was not difficult.

Soon, they found a Diamond Tiger with a cultivation level of about 8,100 years, possessing both strength and defense, making it a perfect match for Yan Hu's Mountain-Shaking Mountain-Splitting Axe Martial Soul.

The battle was controlled by Yan Zu, with Xiao Wu providing support from the sidelines, easily subduing the Diamond Tiger. Yan Hu personally delivered the final blow and began absorbing the Soul Ring.

Although the process was somewhat painful, with the solid foundation laid by the pills, Yan Hu finally succeeded in absorbing it, and his Soul Power stabilized at level 44. He obtained his Fourth Soul Skill, "Heavy Axe Earth-Splitting Slash," Mountain-Shaking Mountain-Splitting Axe with immense power to smash the ground, creating a wide-range shockwave and cracks. It also had powerful single-target attack and area control effects.

Next, they found an Ivy Soul Beast with a cultivation level of about 7,600 years. This type of Plant-type Soul Beast has strong vitality and is quite compatible with Su Qing's Golden-Veined Green Grain Martial Soul's support and healing focus. After successfully killing it, Su Qing began to absorb it.

Su Qing's absorption process was slightly more difficult than Yan Hu's, but with the continuous nourishment of Little Jade Yu's auspicious aura and the protection of Yan Zu, she finally succeeded. Her Soul Power stabilized at level 43, and she obtained the Fourth Soul Skill "Green Grain Sweet Dew Rain" - a light rain full of life energy that falls within a certain range, continuously healing friendly units within the range and slowly dispelling negative status effects. It is an extremely excellent group healing skill.

At this point, Yan Hu and Su Qing officially became Soul Master at the Soul Ancestor level, experiencing a qualitative leap in their strength.

After obtaining the Soul Ring, the family returned to their home in Nuoding City, packed their belongings briefly, and prepared to return to Five Souls Village.