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"Come up with a name for your new martial soul, Dao Ba."
Watching Dao Ba suppress the murderous blade, Ye Wen spoke with satisfaction.
Dao Ba thought for a moment, then said, "It's still better if you help me come up with one, Master. You know I'm not well-educated."
'Ugh, I've already said I'm terrible at naming things—why do they always ask me to do it? So annoying!' But he couldn't break character.
"Hmm…" Ye Wen pondered for a moment, then said, "This blade of yours has the ability to bewitch the minds of others. Be careful not to fall into madness during cultivation. Always keep this in mind and don't let it confuse you. Stay firm on your path of cultivation. How about calling it the 'Heavenly Demon Mind-Chaos Blade'?"
"Heavenly Demon… Mind-Chaos Blade. This blade wants to disrupt my mind? Interesting. Let's see who subdues whom."
Seemingly satisfied with the name, Dao Ba muttered to himself a few times before thanking Ye Wen.
Though the Slaughter Domain of Dao Ba's super martial soul, the Heavenly Demon Mind-Chaos Blade, was slightly inferior to Ah Yin's domains, it was still among the top-tier existences on the continent.
Thus, Ye Wen reminded Dao Ba: unless absolutely necessary, don't use the Slaughter Domain to interfere with enemies. If discovered by those powerful old monsters, it would bring a lot of trouble.
Dao Ba had some understanding of how those big factions operated. Many had tried to recruit him in the past, but once they discovered his hidden injuries, they all abandoned him without exception.
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In the third-level underground water pool chamber.
The originally clear underground lake now shimmered with dazzling golden light.
Seeing this unprecedented sight, Huo Quan was shocked, guessing that his sister had successfully undergone the second awakening of her innate martial soul.
"Mistress, did my sister succeed?" Huo Quan asked excitedly.
How could he not be excited? Already categorized as possessing a super martial soul, the more he cultivated, the more he understood the power of innate martial souls. Now, knowing there was potential for further advancement, how could he not be thrilled?
Ah Yin looked at the golden glow on the lake surface in astonishment. In this world, no Body martial soul master had ever achieved a gold-level second awakening.
Ye Wen had only speculated about this possibility with Ah Yin. After all, the first three levels corresponded to Black Iron, Bronze, and Silver. Above Silver was another precious metal—Gold.
Though it was just a guess, when faced with actual evidence, Ah Yin became even more certain that Huo Rui's talent far surpassed all previous innate martial soul masters. She had reached an unprecedented Gold-level second awakening. The aura emanating from the lake bottom indicated that Huo Rui's strength had increased by two to three times.
"She succeeded and reached an unprecedented fourth level of innate martial soul second awakening—the Gold-level second awakening. Her strength has increased more than twofold, possibly nearing threefold," Ah Yin said joyfully.
Since the awakening was complete, Ah Yin quickly pulled Huo Rui out of the lake.
Huo Rui's entire body was purple-red, a sign of severe oxygen deprivation. The moment she left the water, she began breathing rapidly, and waves of blood energy overflowed around her body.
The sensation of teetering between life and death was extremely uncomfortable. Huo Rui felt dizzy, and soon after, an overwhelming sense of hunger and weakness spread throughout her body.
Ye Wen had anticipated this situation. Ah Yin quickly took out a jade bottle and poured its contents into Huo Rui's mouth.
"Xiao Rui, drink it quickly! The second awakening of an innate martial soul consumes a massive amount of energy. Without replenishment, this high-energy consumption could kill a soul master."
Though she had been pushed to the brink of life and death by Ah Yin, years of trust made Huo Rui unquestioning. She quickly drank it down and immediately felt a warm current spread throughout her body. The previous coldness and hunger were greatly alleviated.
But soon after, Ah Yin urged, "Quickly circulate your soul power to refine this energy, Xiao Rui. This is immortal herb essence specially prepared for you by your master. Absorbing it will further strengthen your body."
Though Huo Rui still felt weak, she immediately complied.
What was immortal herb essence? Ye Wen had already educated them about it. Something so precious—how could Huo Rui, born into a poor family, dare to waste even a drop? Even if she had no strength left, she would force herself to rise.
The blood energy overflowing from her body began to condense, swirling around Huo Rui before being reabsorbed into her body.
Huo Rui, who had appeared somewhat emaciated due to the energy depletion from the second awakening, now regained vitality. Her high ponytail, which previously reached only her waist, now extended to her hips. Her previously spirited appearance now radiated an air of righteousness.
Watching this astonishing transformation, Huo Quan swallowed and asked Ah Yin:
"Mistress, what kind of immortal herb essence did my sister absorb? The effects are incredible!"
"It's from the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju. Ye Wen said it strengthens the limbs, activates the eight meridians, and can cultivate an indestructible body like the Vajra."
As soon as she finished speaking, a golden heart began pulsating behind Huo Rui.
Seeing the golden, heart-like apparition, Huo Quan finally realized what Ah Yin meant by "Gold-level second awakening." But earlier, in the other chamber, Ye Wen had said the highest possible level was Silver.
Realizing this belatedly, Huo Quan shamelessly asked Ah Yin:
"Mistress, is this Gold-level second awakening stronger than the Silver-level awakening?"
"Of course. However, because there are so few records of this phenomenon, Ye Wen wasn't sure if such an awakening existed. But your sister has proven it. As someone with a similarly super innate martial soul, you should also be able to reach the Gold-level second awakening. Work hard, Xiao Quan."
Despite Ah Yin's gentle smile and encouraging words, Huo Quan felt a bit intimidated by the idea of clinging to life and death with such intense resolve. Still, he could only force a laugh and agree.
After an hour, Huo Rui opened her eyes, and a beam of golden light shot out.
"How do you feel, Xiao Rui?" Ah Yin asked with concern.
Huo Rui smiled contentedly. "I feel better than ever, Mistress. My strength has increased at least twofold compared to before."
"Is that so? Then quickly drink this bottle of immortal herb essence as well. It's from the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. It has the effect of nourishing tendons, strengthening bones, and activating the eight extraordinary meridians.
The essence of the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju strengthened your body, while this one will strengthen your meridians. This way, you won't lag behind those geniuses with full innate soul power." Ah Yin quickly added.
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