Chapter 5: Useless, Two Mutated Martial Souls!
Yu Xiaogang possessing useless martial souls was something Yu Zhentian never expected.
From a bloodline perspective, he was his eldest grandson, and his bloodline strength should have been the strongest among these children;from a resource perspective, everything he ate and used was top-tier within the empire;
from a training perspective, he had the best teachers in the sect, elders with Douluo titles, and uncles who meticulously nurtured him from a young age. Even a talented commoner, given so many resources, would have been able to develop into an average Soul Master.
Unfortunately, Xiao Gang hasn't even awakened the sect's Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Beast Soul, and his soul power is only level 0.5!
Although martial soul mutation isn't uncommon, Yu Zhentian still couldn't believe this low-probability event had happened to his grandson, on whom he had placed high hopes, and that it was mutating in a weaker direction.
The majestic Tyrannosaurus Rex had turned into a fat pig.
Looking at the guests sitting below, a subtle commotion was beginning to stir. Yu Zhentian immediately spotted Yu Xiaolie standing quietly to the side.
Fortunately, the Yu family still had one candidate for successor!
Even if Xiao Gang had a useless martial soul, if Xiaolie succeeded, their reputation would still be intact.
Yu Xiaolie stood still, and Yu Zhentian, in turn, channeled his soul power, pointing his index finger at Xiaolie's forehead.
The entire process was like a replay of the scene. This time, Yu Zhentian couldn't help but hold his breath, his eyes fixed intently on Yu Xiaolie.
All the elders and family members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan around him unconsciously clenched their fists.
Yu Yuanzhen even had beads of sweat on his forehead.
After the blue mist condensed—it appeared again, a pig!
Now Yu Zhentian could no longer remain calm. His face was gloomy, as if he were about to burst into tears.
The whispers of the onlookers made him even more ashamed, so he simply turned his back to the crowd.
The two most promising successors of the Yu family had awakened two pig-like martial souls?
The unexpected turn of events made the discussions among the people grow louder and louder.
Some were astonished by this rare occurrence, happening twice in a row:
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan is really unlucky this time. Is this even possible?"
Others were amused, watching the spectacle unfold:
"At least today's trip wasn't a waste; I got to see a rare good show."
Some, being rivals of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, began to mock them sarcastically:
"Heh heh, using so many resources to train two pieces of trash, I want to see what face the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan has left to claim as the number one of the three major sects."
Hearing the crowd's criticism, Yu Yuanzhen remained unconvinced. He stepped forward to carefully examine Yu Xiaolie's soul power value.
The result only deepened his despair…
Yu Xiaogang still possessed at least half the soul power of a level one soul master, while Yu Xiaolie's soul power was only one-fifth of a level one.
0.2 level soul power?
In other words, wasn't this just a mortal with no soul power?
The elder responsible for recording the events stood by, pen in hand, unsure whether to record or not, equally at a loss.
Writing it down would only bring shame upon the family.
Finally, Yu Zhentian reacted first.
"Yuanzhen, take Xiaolie down."
To avoid further embarrassment, Yu Zhentian gave his son the order, his tone full of urging.
Thinking of the awakening reward he had specially prepared, "Dragon Scale Soft Armor," his heart ached even more.
And so, Yu Yuanzhen led Yu Xiaolie quickly out of the palace.
Throughout the entire process, Yu Xiaolie remained remarkably calm.
Although outwardly calm, he was inwardly ecstatic.
Soul power level 0.2? Although not the limit of 0.1, it was still a rare high starting point! Years of preparation had indeed not disappointed him.
The greatest characteristic of the "Luo Sanpao" beast soul was its low starting point and great potential, or rather, the lower the starting point, the greater the potential.
He usually seemed picky about food, but in fact, he ate only the essence of beast meat. It was precisely because of the continuous replenishment of essence that his soul power was constantly compressed, resulting in a relatively low initial soul power value.
Furthermore, relying on combat skills to temper his body provided a tough carrier for the compression of soul power.
Just like a spring, only when compressed to its limit will it unleash terrifying power upon rebound.
The eldest brother's despair stemmed from his lack of understanding of his own beast soul. The family's inherited methods of soul power cultivation were merely a drop in the ocean for "Luo Sanpao"; his years of effort had been nothing but pointless fuss.
This beast soul's greatest strength was "devouring"!
Rather than methodical cultivation, it was far better to absorb any beast soul of the same level. If he were lucky enough to absorb a higher-level beast soul, he could easily achieve a breakthrough in his cultivation realm.
Perhaps in the early stages, the family's Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex martial soul could barely keep up with his growth rate, but in the later stages, especially when striving for the Douluo title, "Luo Sanpao" would completely surpass the "Tyrannosaurus Rex."
Once "Luo Sanpao" evolved into the Golden Sacred Dragon, the martial soul's combat power would undergo a dramatic transformation.
With enough soul power, how about uninterrupted holy attacks?
Envisioning a bright future, Yu Xiaolie understood that this was the crucial moment to immerse himself in cultivation and accumulate compressed soul power.
Thinking of this, he turned his gaze to the distance…
…the back mountain.
Yu Xiaogang, ashamed, ran out of the palace and plunged into the woods. He tripped over a stone, fell to the ground, and sobbed uncontrollably.
In truth, his mental state had already crumbled the moment he saw that his martial spirit was a pig.
His grandfather's disappointed expression, the guest's merciless mockery, his father's surprise, and his mother's tears had all coalesced into a tremendous force, dragging his pride from its lofty heights into an endless abyss.
At this moment, his chest felt as if it had been ripped open by a sharp blade, the pain excruciating.
All those years of tireless study and training, all the effort he had put in, had now become a joke.
After today, he would no longer be the future sect leader's designated successor. Born with a useless martial spirit, his initial soul power value less than level one—calling him trash was probably too kind.
The more Yu Xiaogang thought about it, the more distressed he became. His greatest fear now was being abandoned by the sect, his once-loving grandfather and parents becoming complete strangers.
"Xiaogang, where are you?"
It was his mother's voice; she had come looking for him.
Yu Xiaogang struggled to his feet, just as Shen Yao saw him.
She ran over and hugged her son tightly.
"Xiaogang, are you hurt?"
A mother's warm embrace was the best medicine, instantly easing Yu Xiaogang's grief.
Held in her arms, Yu Xiaogang seemed to have done something wrong, and he said in a low voice,
"Mother, I'm sorry."
"Silly child, what are you saying? You didn't do anything wrong. No matter what happens, you and Xiaolie will always be your mother's flesh and blood."
These words shattered the deepest fear in Yu Xiaogang's heart, and tears welled up in his eyes again.
"Look at you, child, why are you crying again?"
Shen Yao took out a handkerchief, gently wiping his tears while patting his back.
"Sigh, you two children are really unlucky. Your brother's awakening results are out too; I'll have to go see him later."
Hmm?
Yu Xiaolie should have successfully awakened the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul, right?
"My brother..."
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's hesitant expression, Shen Yao sighed softly,
"I only found out from the servants. It seems Xiao Lie's aptitude is even worse than yours."
Even worse than me? What on earth is going on?
His mother's words completely stunned him. Suddenly, the image of his younger brother Yu Xiaolie's carefree and irresponsible demeanor flashed through his mind.
Although the two had always had very different personalities since childhood, and he had never liked him, he couldn't help but think that his brother was now suffering such a fate, his aptitude even worse than his own. He feared that his brother, whose mind wasn't as strong as his, wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure.
It wasn't impossible that he might do something irrational in a moment of anger!
Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly followed his mother to search for Yu Xiaolie's whereabouts.
After being informed by the servants, the two arrived at the sect's kitchen.
As soon as they entered, they saw Yu Xiaolie with his cheeks puffed out, showing off his beast meat.
"Xiao Lie, what are you doing?"
"Eating, I'm hungry."
(End of Chapter)