Chapter 1: The Beginning with the Cloud Vine.
Inside the Papal Palace, golden sunlight streams through stained glass windows, casting dappled light and shadow on the marble floor.
Bibi Dong sat high on the papal throne, her long purple hair cascading over her shoulders, her purple eyes calmly gazing down at Dean Sabas kneeling below.
"Your Holiness the Pope."
Sabas's voice echoed in the empty hall.
"This year, the orphanage awakened a plant-type student with innate full soul power, named Ling Feng."
Bibi Dong's previously languid expression instantly turned serious, and she raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Oh? Innate full soul power?"
Bibi Dong's fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, making a crisp sound.
"Is he even more talented than Nana?"
Upon hearing this, Yue Guan, who was standing to the side, immediately showed some interest in his eyes.
A thoughtful expression appeared on his slightly effeminate face.
It's important to know that plant-type martial souls with innate full soul power are quite rare. This means that it's definitely not an ordinary plant-type martial soul.
Bibi Dong noticed the eagerness in Yue Guan's eyes, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.
"Elder Yueguan," Bibi Dong's voice held a hint of amusement, "you may go and see this child."
Yue Guan was overjoyed and quickly bowed, saying, "Your subordinate obeys."
After saying that, he followed Sabas toward the orphanage.
Bibi Dong watched the two figures leave, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.
Although this child named Ling Feng also possesses innate full soul power, her disciple is Hu Liena.
Besides the bond between teacher and student, she also gave all the maternal love that should have belonged to Qian Renxue to Hu Liena.
Hu Liena's significance to Bibi Dong went far beyond that of a disciple.
This is why she wasn't in a hurry to see Ling Feng, who possessed innate full soul power.
Some things, once given away, are very difficult to take back.
Meanwhile, inside the Spirit Hall orphanage.
Ling Feng was sitting on his small bed, looking at the slowly wriggling vines in his hand, feeling a mix of emotions.
"I never expected that the martial soul I awakened would be the Cloud-Moving Vine from the Devouring Star."
Ling Feng sighed inwardly.
"Moreover, he has innate full soul power. With such talent, if he can successfully become Bibi Dong's apprentice, his starting point will be secure."
That's right, Ling Feng is a time traveler.
In his previous life, he was just an ordinary office worker whose greatest pleasure was reading novels and watching TV series.
Who would have thought that one day I would travel to the world of Douluo Continent and awaken the Cloud Vine that turned into armor in the Swallowed Star?
Although it is still in its juvenile stage, Ling Feng can sense the terrifying potential contained within the Mo Yun Vine.
The Cloud Vine in the Swallowed Star can be attached to a body to become a battle armor. Can one's own Cloud Vine also be fused with others?
As Ling Feng was pondering, there was a knock on the door.
"Knock knock knock".
Ling Feng quickly retracted his martial spirit into his body and straightened his clothes.
"Please come in."
The door was pushed open, and a tall man with an effeminate face walked in.
He was dressed in gorgeous clothes and exuded a faint floral fragrance.
Ling Feng recognized the person at a glance.
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan!
Unexpectedly, it was Yue Guan who came to find him.
"You are Ling Feng?" Yue Guan's voice had a magnetic quality, but the feminine quality made people feel a little uncomfortable.
Ling Feng nodded: "Yes, and you are?"
Even though they already knew the other person's identity, they still had to pretend they didn't know them.
Yue Guan looked at the little boy in front of her and nodded to herself.
The child is quite good-looking, with delicate features and an indescribable air about him.
"I am Yue Guan, an elder of the Spirit Hall," Yue Guan said. "I heard you awakened a plant-type spirit with innate full spirit power?"
Ling Feng pretended to be a little nervous: "Yes, Elder Yue Guan."
"Then let me see your martial spirit." A hint of anticipation flashed in Yue Guan's eyes.
Ling Feng took a deep breath and slowly extended his right hand.
A burst of green light emanated from his hand, and a vibrant green vine appeared in his palm.
The vines looked ordinary, but Yue Guan keenly sensed that something was wrong.
The vine gave him a strange, indescribable feeling.
"What kind of martial soul is this?" Yue Guan asked, frowning.
Ling Feng feigned innocence and replied, "The dean doesn't know either, but it told me itself that it's called the Moyun Vine."
"Moyun Vine?"
Yue Guan searched his memory for relevant information, but found nothing.
He had never heard of this plant-based martial spirit before.
But since it can reach the innate full soul power, it means that this is definitely not an ordinary martial soul.
Yue Guan nodded.
"Does your martial soul have any special abilities?"
After thinking for a moment, Ling Feng decided to demonstrate some of the abilities of the Moyun Vine.
"Elder Yueguan, besides ordinary vine attacks, my martial soul also has a special ability."
Ling Feng took a deep breath and thought to himself: The Devouring attribute has not yet been defined as an evil martial soul, but to be on the safe side, it's best to keep it a secret.
Yue Guan raised an eyebrow, his interest deepening: "Oh? What special ability?"
"My cloud-patterned vines can cover my body and transform into defensive armor."
As Ling Feng spoke, he began to mobilize the soul power within his body.
Emerald green cloud vines surged from his hands, but this time they were no longer simple vines.
The vines spread rapidly, starting from Ling Feng's right hand and climbing up his arm, soon covering his entire right arm.
Immediately afterwards, more vines surged from his body, covering his chest, back, and legs.
In just a few breaths, Ling Feng's entire body was enveloped in a peculiar armor.
The armor was a deep black and red, with vine patterns on the surface, making it look both mysterious and majestic.
Yue Guan's eyes widened instantly.
With his knowledge as a titled Douluo, he could naturally sense the powerful defensive capabilities emanating from this armor.
This level of defense is probably beyond the reach of even some defensive-type martial souls.
"This...this is really something a plant-based martial soul can do?"
Yue Guan couldn't help but circle around Ling Feng, carefully observing every detail of the armor.
Ling Feng stretched his body and found that the weight of the armor was almost negligible and did not affect his movements at all.
It's as if the armor and he were one.
"Elder Yueguan, my martial soul can not only transform into armor to provide defense, but also release the Moyun Vine to attack while in armor mode."
As Ling Feng spoke, he waved his right hand.
Several black and red vines emerged from the armor, dancing nimbly in the air.
These vines were thicker than the previous emerald green vines, and their surfaces had a metallic sheen.
Yue Guan was deeply shocked by the aura emanating from these vines.
"Attack me."
Yue Guan suddenly spoke up.
(End of chapter)