Chapter 12 Meeting Qian Xunji
"It's real! It's real! A new martial soul, it really is a new martial soul!"
Yu Xiaogang screamed, his smile twisted into a grimace, his eyes bloodshot and filled with madness.
This was the feeling of summoning a martial soul!
He really had gained another martial soul!
For years, his obsession with his martial soul had instantly overshadowed the sorrow caused by Bibi Dong's betrayal.
In fact, a sense of relief welled up within Yu Xiaogang.
Fortunately, Bibi Dong had betrayed him, driving him to the tavern to drown his sorrows; otherwise, he wouldn't have met the man in black, nor would he have possessed this new martial soul!
At this moment, he had no interest in investigating how this martial soul had come to be.
His gaze burned with intensity as he stared intently at the lines on the back of his left hand.
This was hope for him!
Hope to escape the contemptuous and mocking gazes that had adored him since childhood!
Hope to no longer associate the name "Yu Xiaogang" with the word "trash"!
As if grasping at a straw, Yu Xiaogang eagerly activated his soul power, summoning his new martial soul.
"Whoosh!"
Accompanied by a chilling gust of wind, Yu Xiaogang discovered a pure darkness in his left hand.
"This...this is!"
Having a deep understanding of martial souls, Yu Xiaogang immediately recognized this dark martial soul as a pure energy martial soul, extremely rare even in the records of the Spirit Hall!
It must be understood that on the Douluo Continent, a soul master's attribute energy is influenced by their martial soul carrier, whether it's a beast or a weapon.
Examples include the Wind Demon Wolf, the Thick Rock Bear, and martial souls like the Flame Sword and the Frost Bow.
The attacks launched by those other types of spirits are all very simple and rigid, and they all require a spirit vessel to release.
In contrast, these energy spirits have no physical form and are very pure, which means they are unrestricted, highly malleable, and infinitely variable!
Moreover, the quality of this type of energy is also much higher than that of attribute energy released through a spirit vessel.
Even a top-tier spirit like the Fire Phoenix, when encountering a spirit master with this type of energy spirit, will have its flames suppressed by the energy spirit at the same level.
This shows how terrifying energy spirits are!
These spirits are truly rare and powerful!
"But why don't I feel any power or domineering aura from this spirit? Instead, I feel a sense of weakness?"
After his initial euphoria, Yu Xiaogang calmed down, his brows furrowing slightly as he looked at the ball of darkness in his hand, a hint of doubt in his mind.
But soon, Yu Xiaogang put this small question out of his mind, his eyes regaining their fervor as he murmured.
"Forget it, although I don't know the reason, I'm well-read and have memorized all the knowledge about martial souls. Even if you're so weak now, I will definitely solve your problem!
Because I've always believed in the saying, there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters!
Dark Martial Soul, choosing me is the best decision you've ever made!"
Yu Xiaogang seemed to regard his new martial soul as a perfect lover, roaring in his heart, confessing his ambitions and determination, and vowing to be loyal to it.
He completely forgot about his original martial soul, Luo Sanpao, which he longed to change but had made no progress on!
At the same time, the Luo Sanpao martial soul mark on the back of his right hand had begun to dim from its original brilliant golden color, turning into the deep black of the dark martial soul on his left hand.
The Luo Sanpao within the mark was currently shrouded in boundless darkness.
The faint golden light emanating from its body was utterly unable to dispel the dense blackness, and it continuously emitted mournful howls, trying to attract the attention of its master, Yu Xiaogang, but receiving no response whatsoever.
In the end, it could only allow the despairing darkness to swallow up the glimmer of hope and holiness within it…
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang's mind and energy were entirely focused on his new Dark Martial Soul, completely oblivious to Luo Sanpao's situation.
Even if he did know, he wouldn't care. How could the Martial Soul that had brought him endless humiliation and ridicule compare to this Dark Martial Soul that now held the promise of leading him to the pinnacle?
"With it, I too will possess twin martial souls, a genius one in a billion! I will shatter everyone's impression of me! I will reach the pinnacle of Soul Masters!
Bibi Dong, just you wait! I will make you regret it! I will make you pay the price for what you did that day!"
Yu Xiaogang, his eyes bloodshot, laughed wildly, his gaze revealing a mixture of joy and madness that was hard to discern. In this chaotic, stinking garbage heap, he appeared like a demon, baring his fangs and brandishing his claws…
…
The Papal Palace.
Qian Xunji, dressed in pristine white papal robes and wearing a crown, sat high on his throne, an aura of sacred majesty emanating from his unsmiling face.
His gaze, tinged with a hint of suspicion, swept over Bibi Dong and Chen Yao below, finally settling on Bibi Dong before he spoke.
"You mean, you want this outer steward to be your attendant, responsible for your daily life?"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong almost ground her teeth to powder, secretly hating Chen Yao's despicable shamelessness, but she dared not show any change in expression, and forced herself to speak.
"Yes, teacher, Yu Xiaogang is, after all, my first love. Parting with him is inevitably heartbreaking. These days, I haven't been able to take care of myself, but then I met Chen Yao. He handled some trivial matters for me and took care of my daily life.
I thought that although he is not very talented, he is efficient in his work. Rather than having him manage those menial tasks in the outer area, it would be better to keep him by my side to do things for me."
"Oh?"
Qian Xunji's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this, then he looked at Chen Yao and slowly spoke.
"Chen Yao, right? Tell me your opinion."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yao, who was already slightly hunched over, pressed his back down even further, and said with a fawning smile.
"Your Holiness, I unexpectedly encountered the Holy Maiden in the city that day. I intended to persuade her to return to the palace, but she resolutely refused. I could
only follow her side, doing what little I could. I never expected to gain her favor; I am truly flattered and honored!
My strength is meager, and I have accomplished nothing, yet the Holy Maiden has given me an opportunity to serve. I am deeply grateful. If the Holy Maiden commands me in the future, I will certainly go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Chen Yao's sworn loyalty sent chills down Bibi Dong's spine and gave her goosebumps.
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