Chapter 40 Nine-Hearted Begonia, Fortune and Misfortune Intertwined.
"From this day forward, you are a member of the academy and can cultivate alongside teachers like Lu Bu and Li Bai,"
Lu Xiao said with a smile.
"I will obey the Dean's command," Ao Yin bowed again, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.
He looked up, his eyes, which seemed to flow with elemental energy, were also drawn to the still-shining golden sky.
Just as Ao Yin appeared, adding another promising talent to Lu Xiao's ranks, the high-hanging sky erupted with a deafening roar once more!
The golden light receded, condensing into a new ranking list, and the magnificent voice resounded throughout the continent:
[Special Martial Soul Ranking, Second Place: Nine-Hearted Begonia!]
[Nine-Hearted Begonia, a healing-type weapon martial soul. Its special characteristic lies in: this martial soul is born from the life force of heaven and earth and an ancient curse, making it the strongest healing-type martial soul on the Douluo Continent, without exception!]
[Its uniqueness lies in two aspects: 1. It is passed down through a single lineage, with the next successor only appearing after the previous Nine-Hearted Begonia Soul Master passes away; 2. Regardless of the number of Soul Rings added, all its Soul Skills have only one effect—area-of-effect healing for all targets. This is its strength, and also the manifestation of its curse. It is absolutely unique in the Douluo Continent!]
[Owner: Ye Lingling (Heaven Dou Royal Academy)]
[Reward: Lifting the generational curse of the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Soul (allowing for multi-lineage inheritance, and each Soul Skill will no longer be limited to a single healing effect), increasing Soul Power by three levels, and increasing the age of all Soul Rings by three thousand years]
"Nine-Hearted Begonia!!"
If the appearance of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda allowed support-type Soul Masters on the continent to see the pinnacle, then the appearance of the Nine-Hearted Begonia shocked and worshipped all healing-type Soul Masters!
The strongest healing-type Martial Soul, without exception!
Generational transmission, area-of-effect group healing!
What a heaven-defying yet tragic Martial Soul!
And the rewards from the Heavenly Curtain are even more earth-shattering!
The curse is lifted! Multiple lineages inherited!
Soul skills are no longer singular!
This means that a powerful healing-type family, capable of changing the entire Soul Master world, may soon be born!
"Heavens! Nine-Hearted Begonia! The legendary Martial Soul!"
"Area-of-effect group healing... In large-scale warfare, this is simply a divine skill!"
"The curse is lifted? And multiple lineages can be inherited? This... Who is Ye Lingling? We must find her!"
"Soul power increased by three levels, Soul Ring age increased by three thousand years, this reward is terrifying!"
"..."
The entire continent, especially the major empires and Soul Master sects, are now in a frenzy.
An unrestricted Nine-Hearted Begonia Soul Master's strategic value even surpasses that of many powerful attack-type Title Douluos.
In a secluded and elegant courtyard in Heaven Dou City.
A young woman dressed in black, with a cool and aloof demeanor, is supporting an elderly man with white hair, standing in the courtyard.
They look up at the sky that shakes the continent.
When the words "Nine-Heart Begonia" and its detailed description appeared, both grandfather and granddaughter trembled violently, their faces showing disbelief.
"Lingling...it's...it's you!"
The old man's voice trembled, filled with excitement and an indescribable mix of emotions.
He was Ye Lingling's grandfather, the husband of the previous Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master, and deeply aware of the glory and sorrow this martial soul brought to the family.
Ye Lingling's usually cool and beautiful face was now filled with shock and bewilderment.
She looked at the descriptions of the Nine-Heart Begonia on the screen: "single-lineage inheritance," "uniqueness," and "curse."
It was as if she was realizing for the first time so clearly the destiny she bore.
And when the rewards of "curse lifted," "multi-lineage inheritance," and "soul skills no longer singular" appeared, a tremendous, unprecedented joy instantly overwhelmed her!
"The curse...can be lifted?"
She murmured, almost unable to believe her eyes and ears.
This meant that their Nine-Heart Begonia lineage could finally escape the nightmare-like fate of being a single-lineage heir.
It can branch out and multiply like other martial souls.
She could possess more and more powerful abilities, not just be a pure, single-function healing machine!
"Boom!"
Just as her heart surged with excitement, the golden pillar of light, symbolizing the blessings of Heaven, precisely traversed space, completely enveloping her!
"Buzz!"
Warm and vast energy surged into her body.
Ye Lingling felt completely refreshed, her soul power rising at an unprecedented speed, instantly breaking through her original level and advancing three levels!
The three soul rings around her, originally in the optimal ratio of yellow, yellow, and purple, rapidly deepened in color under the nourishment of the golden light, eventually stabilizing into three purple rings, surpassing the limit of the optimal soul ring ratio.
What excited her even more was her martial soul!
"Boom!"
The Nine-Hearted Begonia involuntarily appeared in her palm.
The begonia flower, originally somewhat pale and carrying a touch of melancholy, began to subtly change its form under the baptism of golden light.
The color of her martial soul completely changed to gold!
The entire begonia flower exuded an unprecedented noble, sacred, and vibrant aura!
"Grandpa! Did you see that?"
As the golden light faded, Ye Lingling, feeling the surging power within her body and the completely transformed Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul, excitedly grabbed her grandfather's arm.
"The Martial Soul shackles are really gone!"
However, unlike Ye Lingling's pure joy, the old man's face quickly became shrouded in deep worry after his initial excitement. It could even be described as fear.
He gripped his granddaughter's hand tightly, his cloudy eyes filled with solemnity and determination: "Lingling, calm down! Misfortune and fortune are intertwined!"
Ye Lingling was startled, looking at her grandfather in confusion.
The old man looked up at the sky, his voice low and hoarse.
"Child, have you considered this? In the past, precisely because of this curse-like restriction, our Nine Heart Begonia lineage, though small in number, received much attention."
"But precisely because of its singular function and the fact that it could only be passed down through a single lineage, the threat to those top powers was limited; they were more inclined to win us over than to seize us."
"That's why we were able to remain in our corner of the world, maintaining relative freedom."
He looked sharply at Ye Lingling: "But now it's different. The curse has been lifted, multiple lineages have been established, and our soul skills are no longer singular!"
"What does this mean?"
"It means that our Nine Heart Begonia lineage has the potential to become a super support clan. Our strategic value has increased more than tenfold!"
"Especially the Spirit Hall!"
The old man's tone was incredibly heavy. "You and I both know their desire to control all kinds of rare martial souls on the continent. In the past, they might have treated us with courtesy, slowly plotting against us."
"But now… with your martial soul restriction lifted, to them, you are a pawn they must firmly control, a pawn capable of influencing the continent's overall situation!"
"They will never allow you to wander outside, much less allow you to join other forces. Once they find you, your life... will be devoid of freedom, you will only become a tool under the control of the Spirit Hall!"
Ye Lingling's joy vanished instantly after hearing her grandfather's analysis, replaced by pallor and fear.
She wasn't stupid; she had simply been blinded by the overwhelming excitement. Now, her grandfather's words brought her to her senses, and she immediately understood the gravity of the situation.
With her current value, the Spirit Hall would absolutely spare no expense to "invite" her!
"Then... Grandpa, what should we do?"
Ye Lingling's voice was filled with panic and helplessness. "Where... can we escape to?"
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