Seeing Tang Yi standing in a daze, Tang San could not resist offering feigned concern: "Little brother, although you do not possess innate full soul power, you still have rank one soul power after all! The two of us brothers can now be considered among the most outstanding in Holy Soul Village!"
After a brief pause, Tang San deliberately added: "After all, true geniuses are extremely rare! I have innate full soul power—if you also had innate full soul power, that would be far too unusual. Having slightly lower soul power is actually the normal situation!"
An irrepressible pride appeared on Tang San's face. In his heart he thought: "My dear little brother, I have not even begun to strike at you again! Not only do I possess innate full soul power, I am one in ten thousand with twin martial souls! Teacher Yu Xiaogang has said that my future can reach the level of a Title Douluo!"
Tang Yi did not glance at Tang San's arrogant expression. He politely declined Village Chief Jack's invitation and walked alone to a secluded spot outside the village.
Village Chief Jack was somewhat concerned: "Little San, your younger brother seems very downhearted. Should you perhaps go and comfort him again?"
Tang San immediately waved his hand in refusal: "Grandpa Jack, my younger brother has always been quiet and reserved! I know his personality is stubborn and he has a strong sense of pride. Let him be alone for a while. He is already six years old—not a small child anymore—and nothing will happen to him!"
"I still need to return home to prepare a meal for Father, and I will mention my brother's situation along the way."
Tang San spoke slowly.
As he finished, a trace of secret delight stirred in his heart. Fortunately, his younger brother Tang Yi's talent had not surpassed his own, nor even equaled it.
If Tang Yi had also possessed innate full soul power and twin martial souls, Tang San would have felt deeply uncomfortable.
...
Outside Holy Soul Village, in a quiet and deserted location!
Tang Yi removed the Interdimensional Jade Pendant from his neck. With a thought, the pendant immediately burst forth with a strange emerald-green radiance.
"Let me first test what this space-time traversal function is actually like."
Tang Yi took out paper and pen and wrote a message in the script of Great Xia.
He then pulled several stalks of Blue Silver Grass from the ground.
"Space-time traversal! Plane exchange!"
Tang Yi silently recited the incantation that had appeared in his mind.
The paper carrying his longing for his homeland of Great Xia, together with the few stalks of Blue Silver Grass, vanished instantly.
They had clearly been devoured by the Interdimensional Jade Pendant!
...
Blue Star, Great Xia Nation — Highest Institute of Science and Technology — Research Institute No. 19, Laboratory 26:
The beautiful associate professor Su Xiaoyin was deeply focused on conducting a biological experiment.
Suddenly, a peculiar basin-shaped container on the experimental bench emitted a faint cyan-green glow.
The note and several stalks of Blue Silver Grass that Tang Yi had sent earlier appeared inside the laboratory.
Su Xiaoyin, one of the country's top young biological scientists, was momentarily stunned by the abnormal scene. Gathering her courage, she opened the note.
The contents left her profoundly shocked.
Tang Yi had briefly described his transmigration to the Douluo universe and informed her of his current circumstances.
"Douluo Continent? Martial souls, soul masters? Isn't that the world from a novel?"
"Is this a hoax?"
Su Xiaoyin's first reaction was skepticism, but she immediately shook her head. The strange "spatial transmission" she had just witnessed was undeniably real!
She then conducted a biological analysis of the "Blue Silver Grass." The results were clear: this plant did not exist on Blue Star and belonged to no known species.
With both pieces of evidence confirming each other, Su Xiaoyin became fully convinced of Tang Yi's account.
She promptly reported the matter to the director of Research Institute No. 19—Professor Zhou Chuan.
Professor Zhou Chuan enjoyed countless academic titles and honors. Holding doctoral degrees in biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics, he occupied an exalted position in Great Xia.
"Xiaoyin, it appears what you said is correct!"
"Einstein's theory of relativity and Bohr's quantum mechanics have directly or indirectly demonstrated that parallel timelines do exist! Since a citizen of Great Xia has transmigrated to the Douluo universe…"
"Great Xia cannot leave one of its own isolated and helpless in another world! Xiaoyin, please review what kind of support this young man named Tang Yi requires."
Professor Zhou Chuan issued instructions without delay.
Su Xiaoyin replied: "Director, Tang Yi has requested support from Great Xia in the form of body-refining martial arts manuals, physical enhancement potions, and, if possible, some defensive technological weapons!"
"In his letter, he explained that his awakened martial soul has very low soul power. To rise in that other world, he must find an alternative path."
Professor Zhou Chuan nodded: "These requests are manageable. Xiaoyin, I am granting you Director-level authorization. Prepare the supplies for Tang Yi in the name of Research Institute No. 19 of the Highest Institute of Science and Technology. Remember—provide him with the maximum possible assistance!"
Su Xiaoyin then presented the Blue Silver Grass that Tang Yi had transmitted and spoke solemnly to Professor Zhou Chuan: "Director, this is Blue Silver Grass sent back from the Douluo Continent. It is completely different from any plant species on Blue Star!"
"Most crucially, my preliminary research shows that this Blue Silver Grass possesses exceptionally powerful life-recovery properties! If studied in depth, there is a high probability that we could develop new genetic agents—potentially even effective treatments for late-stage cancer!"
Su Xiaoyin's words immediately energized Professor Zhou Chuan.
"I never imagined that organisms from the Douluo Continent could be so extraordinary! Xiaoyin, I will immediately assemble the institute's scientists to assist you in pharmaceutical research! If tangible results are achieved, I will report directly to the vice-director without delay!"
In Professor Zhou Chuan's view, providing material support to Tang Yi was a matter of collective honor and belonging as citizens of Great Xia.
Now, if Tang Yi could transmit valuable extraterrestrial biological specimens back from the Douluo Continent, the benefit to the entire scientific community of Great Xia would be immeasurable.
"If everything proceeds smoothly, the Highest Institute of Science and Technology—and indeed the whole of Great Xia—will spare no effort to support Tang Yi!"
"Blue Star is not at peace. The technological blockades and hegemonic practices of Eagle Sauce Country, Cherry Blossom Country, Britain, and others have placed Great Xia in urgent need of a breakthrough!"
Professor Zhou Chuan was not merely a renowned academic; holding the position of institute director had broadened his strategic perspective.
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Three days later, Holy Soul Village, Douluo Continent!
Tang Yi's Interdimensional Jade Pendant suddenly grew intensely hot. To avoid drawing attention, he once again went to the secluded spot outside the village.
On the surface of the pendant appeared a line of text visible only to Tang Yi: "Silently recite: Coordinate anchor set. Portal open!"
Tang Yi immediately complied and recited the words.
A burst of strange golden light flashed.
In an instant, four items appeared before him:
The first was an ancient thread-bound book. On its cover, in bold and vigorous calligraphy, were written four large characters: Nine Yang True Scripture!
The second was a case containing sixty vials of gene enhancement potion!
The third was a large-caliber firearm—the Desert Eagle!
The fourth was a reply letter!