C12 Inheritance

"I need the Martial Soul Hall token you possess!" Yu Tianlang stated matter-of-factly.

The Martial Soul Hall was the most formidable organization on the Douluo Continent, towering above sects and academies and claiming the top spot among the three major organizations.

Ever since the gods vanished from the continent ten millennia ago, the Martial Soul Hall emerged as their earthly voice. With control over vast resources essential for Soul Master cultivation, not even the two great empires dared to provoke them lightly. Those who crossed the Martial Soul Hall either vanished or were utterly annihilated, a testament to its overwhelming power.

The Martial Soul Hall's might stemmed not only from the Soul Masters it cultivated but also from a cadre of Soul Masters unaffiliated with the Hall.

Some Soul Masters, blessed with supreme martial souls, willingly became venerated offerings to secure resources for their cultivation. Even the least among these offerings was a level 87 Soul Douluo.

The token from the Martial Soul Hall, personally bestowed by the Hall Master, signified more than just a high status within the Hall; it also entitled the bearer to three solemn promises from the Martial Soul Hall.

Yu Xiaogaang's expression turned grim. His ties to the Martial Soul Hall were a secret known only to a select few. Not even the Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect knew what trials Yu Xiaogaang had faced on the Douluo Continent after his departure from the sect.

With a wry smile, Yu Xiaogaang responded, "Uncle Tianlang, I'm merely a grand soul master. How could I possibly be connected to the Martial Soul Hall? The most basic offerings there are of the Soul Douluo Rank. Why would I have a token of offering from the Martial Soul Hall?"

Yu Tianlang replied coolly, "You possess that token! I simply want to know if you have the courage to wager it against me. Surely, an offering token should be a fair match for my Soul Technique."

Yu Xiaogaang glanced at Tang San, still in his formative years. Truthfully, he saw a luminous future in Tang San. A Soul Master with innate full soul power was exceedingly rare across the continent, and with two top-tier Martial Spirits within him, Yu Xiaogaang was convinced that Tang San could fulfill the core theory he had spent years developing.

Yu Xiaogaang was convinced that among his peers, no one could defeat Tang San in three years, especially since he was a Soul Master who had absorbed a ten-year Soul Ring. Yet, the token in his possession weighed heavily on his heart.

"I'm sorry!" Yu Xiaogaang bit his lip, murmuring, "Uncle Tianlang, I give you my word."

Three days later, the turmoil within the Star Dou Great Forest had settled. Tang San and Yu Xiaogaang had secured Tang San's first Soul Ring from the forest's outskirts and returned to the courtyard where Yu Tianlang and Ye Cann resided.

Standing at the courtyard's modest wooden gate, Yu Xiaogaang bowed deeply and announced, "Uncle Tianlang, until we meet again in three years!"

Following suit, Tang San bowed respectfully to the gate. Yu Tianlang's protection over the past three days had been invaluable; Tang San had encountered numerous Thousand-year and Ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts. Without Yu Tianlang's guardianship, even a single Thousand-year Soul Beast could have easily shredded them both.

Ye Cann?

"In three years, you'll be beneath my feet!" Tang San vowed silently to himself, "I am the strongest among my peers!"

On the other side of the wall, Ye Cann was steadily progressing towards greatness under Yu Tianlang's tutelage.

With a grave demeanor, Yu Tianlang imparted his wisdom, "Ye Cann, I became a Soul Emperor at the age of twenty. I've roamed the Douluo Continent for five years, facing many formidable opponents and surviving countless perils. Each narrow escape was thanks to my unique variant martial soul and the super Soul Technique I created."

"There are two legacies within me, and you may choose one to carry forward," Yu Tianlang continued. "One is from the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect, which includes the cultivation methods for Soul Power and unique ways to wield it. While you don't possess the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Martial Soul, the Martial Soul within you is akin to it, both being of the aggressive type. Hence, the legacy of the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect can still be harnessed by you."

"The second is a system I developed after nearly thirty years of rigorous training on the Douluo Continent. While it lacks the specialized methods for utilizing Soul Points and techniques for cultivating them, it's every bit as effective in combat as the first legacy!"

Ye Cann grinned mischievously and asked, "Master, is it really impossible for me to inherit both of your legacies?"

Both the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect's legacy and Yu Tianlang's were undoubtedly treasures. If he could inherit them both, it would certainly be a fantastic opportunity.

Yu Tianlang replied sternly, "Impossible! Your duel with Tang San is set for three years from now, giving you only three years to train. The powers contained within these two legacies are immense, and fully understanding either one is not something that can be achieved overnight. You must choose only one!"

"Please make your selection!"

Option 1: Choose the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect's legacy. Reward: Recognition from the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect, and your martial spirit, the Spirit Eye White Tiger, will be replaced with the pure martial spirit, the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon!

"Option 2: Choose Yu Tianlang's legacy. Reward: Increase your Soul Power by one, and gain the divine-level cultivation technique: Innate Technique."

Another divine-level cultivation technique?

Ye Cann found himself at a crossroads. He could usually make a decision swiftly, but this time, he was plunged into deep contemplation.

With Option 1, after parting ways with Yu Tianlang, Ye Cann could join one of the top three sects, the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect. The sect boasted three Soul Douluo, matching the publicly known count of Soul Douluo in the Martial Soul Hall. Moreover, the sect's venerable master was a Soul Douluo with an impressive level 96 Soul Point.

Additionally, Ye Cann had the chance to awaken the dormant martial spirit within him and transform it into the Douluo Continent's most formidable Beast Martial Spirit—the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon, master of the thunderous heavens.

Option 2 offered Ye Cann the chance to elevate his innate Soul Point by one level, reaching level eight, hinting at his potential to attain the esteemed rank of Soul Douluo in the future. Although the true nature of his Spirit Eye White Tiger martial spirit remained unclear, Ye Cann possessed another formidable Assault System Martial Spirit—the Icy Jade Emperor Scorpion. The Blue Electric Overlord Dragon paled in comparison to the might of that fearsome scorpion.

Moreover, he had the opportunity to acquire a divine-level cultivation method: the Innate Technique!