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"Atop the peaks of the Southern Mountains, the Fire Qilin rages; in the deep trenches of the Northern Sea, the Snow Drinker chills," Ling Xiao muttered to himself.
The phrase was incredibly cool; just hearing it made one feel a sense of inexplicable awe.
Xu Lin continued, "On the continent, there is a hidden clan, the Duan Clan, which inherits the Fire Qilin Martial Soul. Many years ago, the heads of these two great clans—the Southern Qilin Sword Sovereign Duan Shuai and the Northern Drinker Mad Blade Nie Renwang—traversed the continent as dominant powers."
"They divided the lands of the north and south between them, each leading their respective regions for over a decade, carving out a legendary reputation in the Soul Master world."
"Today, that Northern Drinker Mad Blade of yesteryear possesses a cultivation even more profound than before. He is already one of the Elders of the Enshrinement Hall."
That title is so cool. I wonder what my title will be in the future? Ling Xiao couldn't help but wonder, secretly considering whether he should start brainstorming a dignified nickname to use later on.
"Teacher, Teacher, I have a question," Hu Liena suddenly raised her hand, causing Ling Xiao to glance sideways at her.
"Since the Duan Clan inherits the Fire Qilin Martial Soul, why are they called the 'Southern Qilin Sword Sovereign'?"
Xu Lin explained, "That is because the old head of the Duan Clan, the Southern Qilin Sword Sovereign Duan Shuai, experienced a change after advancing to Soul Saint (Rank 71–80). His seventh soul skill was not a typical Martial Soul Avatar."
"When activated, not only could he transform into the body of a Fire Qilin, but he could also reverse the form of his Martial Soul. He achieved a 'Weaponization of a Beast Martial Soul,' turning the Fire Qilin into an exceptionally powerful fire-attributed sword. He then fights using a Tool Soul Avatar."
"The sword produced by this transformation shares the exact same lineage as the Fire Qilin Martial Soul, and was thus named the Fire Qilin Sword. The blade is a bewitching, vivid red with a chilling blood-light, capable of emitting intense heat and matchless power."
"It is comparable to a top-tier Tool Martial Soul. Its power characteristics are the polar opposite of the Snow Drinker Blade. Since the Southern Qilin Sword Sovereign was far more skilled at fighting with the Fire Qilin Sword in his Tool Soul Avatar state than with the beast form, he earned his title."
"Furthermore, the Fire Qilin Sword, as a Tool Martial Soul existing in this special form, has been cultivated to an incredibly high degree, rivaling a Rank 9 Soul Weapon."
Hmm? Soul Weapon? Ling Xiao frowned as he repeated the term in his mind.
This was something new.
Based on his previous knowledge of the Douluo Continent, this didn't exist.
Was it a weapon for Soul Masters?
"Teacher, what exactly is a Soul Weapon?" Ling Xiao asked intentionally.
Xu Lin was more than happy to explain.
"A Soul Weapon, as the name implies, is a weapon used by Soul Masters. It can carry our Soul Power and the source energy of our Martial Souls. Some might believe that Soul Masters do not need weapons, but that is a glaring misconception."
"While Tool Martial Soul users can generally use their own souls as weapons, they aren't the only ones in this world. Even setting aside special Martial Souls, there are many Beast Martial Souls that are perfectly suited for using weapons."
"For example, Beast Martial Souls like apes or monkeys naturally have forms similar to humans. After the Martial Soul Possession, they are very well-suited to wielding a weapon."
"Additionally, for some Beast Martial Souls whose inherent attack power isn't strong enough, fighting with a weapon after possession can yield higher combat effectiveness—such as certain small, avian Beast Martial Souls."
"However, the forging requirements for Soul Weapons are very high, as are the material requirements. Low-rank Soul Weapons are manageable; ordinary high-quality metals combined with the bones of hundred-year or even thousand-year Soul Beasts can serve as primary materials."
"But high-rank Soul Weapons require rare metals containing immense power and the bones of powerful Soul Beasts. Beyond that, most Soul Weapons require a special metal: Wish-Fulfilling Divine Iron."
"Among the many metals used in forging Soul Weapons, Wish-Fulfilling Divine Iron is not the strongest, but it is definitely the most versatile. Its effect allows a Soul Weapon to change its size. The more Wish-Fulfilling Divine Iron added, the stronger this transformation ability becomes."
"Low-rank Soul Weapons can choose to omit it, but high-rank Soul Weapons must include it. High-rank Soul Weapons require far more Wish-Fulfilling Divine Iron than low or mid-rank ones because, under normal circumstances, a Martial Soul Avatar is a massive existence."
"If one wishes to use a Soul Weapon, the weapon must have enough transformation capability to match the size of the Avatar. Therefore, while there are many low and mid-rank Soul Weapons in the world, high-rank and top-tier ones are rare; every single one is incredibly precious."
"And speaking of Soul Weapons, one must mention the profession of 'Blacksmith.' Blacksmiths specialize in creating Soul Weapons and are ranked from Rank 1 to 9."
"A Rank 9 Blacksmith is also known as a Divine Blacksmith. A powerful Blacksmith must also be a powerful Soul Master; an ordinary blacksmith among commoners cannot create a Soul Weapon."
"Furthermore, one must have a forging inheritance. The Tang Clan of the Clear Sky School and their subordinate sect, the Power Clan, are famous Blacksmith families in our world. The former is the number one forging clan on the continent."
"However, the inheritance of Blacksmiths is more widely spread than that of Alchemists; the latter is far more precious."
I see. The Tang Clan of the Clear Sky School actually has a forging inheritance, Ling Xiao thought.
It made sense; the Clear Sky Hammer possessed violent strength, making it perfect for forging. Meanwhile, the Vigor Ape Martial Soul provided Soul Masters with immense strength and physical constitution, also fitting the craft.
Although the Clear Sky School's "Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method" was somewhat clunky when used directly in combat, it was quite extraordinary for forging weapons. It turned out that the Douluo Continent had Alchemists too.
Interesting.
Xu Lin looked at the students and smiled. "With that, the introduction to the Three Great Guardian Clans of Spirit Hall's Angel Clan is mostly complete. Of course, there are other powerful Soul Master clans within Spirit Hall that are also extraordinary."
"However, their status cannot compare to these three guardian clans. Many years ago, Spirit Hall gifted each of the three upper sects a Pope Token."
"If the three great sects ever needed to send someone to Spirit Hall for important matters, anyone holding this token would possess the prestige of a Spirit Hall Elder, allowing them to act according to the urgency of the situation."
"There are six Martial Soul patterns carved onto this Pope Token. Three of them are the Clear Sky Hammer of the Clear Sky School, the Seven Kill Sword of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's guardian lineage, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"The other three are the inherited Martial Souls of the Three Great Guardian Clans I just mentioned. This alone shows the extent of their power and high status."
Gifting Pope Tokens to the Upper Three Sects as a sign of respect and importance... Did Spirit Hall have no intention of unifying the continent back then? Did they want to coexist peacefully with the upper sects?
And the fact that the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul isn't on the Pope Token—is that meant to imply that the Six-Winged Angel stands above these six Martial Souls?
Ling Xiao couldn't help but let his mind wander, but he quickly gave up.
Regardless of what Spirit Hall's ideological route was in the past, that Pope Token wouldn't be much use in the future. Its only purpose would be for Yu Xiaogang to act prestigious, serving as his pass to safely enter Spirit Hall.
While Ling Xiao and the others were happily and comfortably listening to their teacher's lecture in class...
In Heaven Dou City, the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, there was someone filled with a belly full of grievances and hatred. In a study deep within the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, a noble-looking youth dressed in luxurious clothes sat in a chair, holding a book.
This was the First Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe.
Of course, he—or rather, she—had another name: Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue spoke flatly, "So, you're saying she..."
At this point, she frowned and continued, "The Pope was actually very happy to accept a girl with Innate Full Soul Power as her disciple?"
"Yes." Two men in black stood before her, their faces obscured by their hoods.
Upon hearing the answer, the eleven-year-old Qian Renxue felt a sudden surge of rage in her heart. She suppressed it and forced out a single sentence: "In that case, Elders, you may leave."
The two black-clad men, addressed as Elders, gave a short acknowledgment and vanished from the study. The palace was heavily guarded with numerous sentries, yet no one discovered their tracks, a testament to their immense strength.
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