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In the next second, Han Li's left hand, beyond his control, lifted, and a cold-emitting scimitar appeared in the same way, seemingly unwilling to be overshadowed by the one in his right hand.

"Twin martial souls?"

Ma Xiuno took an unconscious step forward, muttering.

Just as Su Yuntao's smile could no longer be contained and he was about to let go, a sudden suction force from the awakening stone drained all his soul power. In front of him, Han Li's hands were also drawn together uncontrollably.

"Buzz"

A clear sound of blades resonated as the rings at the ends of the two scimitars' handles fused and floated up, then fell back into Han Li's hands.

Su Yuntao, panting heavily, plopped down on the ground, while Ma Xiuno and Lord Xiao stared blankly at the weapon in Han Li's hand — a new martial soul formed by combining the two scimitars, emitting both flames and cold, resembling a bow but without a string.

What was going on?

In all these years, they had never heard of such a situation occurring during a martial soul awakening. Today, they certainly witnessed something unprecedented.

It wasn't just Ma Xiunuo and the others who were dumbfounded; even Han Li, the main character, was somewhat at a loss.

Although he had watched Douluo Dalu before, in his previous life, he could be considered to have mastered the first part and half of the second part (meaning he had watched half of it).

He had also read quite a few fan fiction, though not all the way through. However, he had never seen such an outrageous Martial Soul awakening.

Faced with the strange looks from the others, Han Li didn't know how to respond. He simply closed his eyes, focused his mind on the Martial Soul before him, and tried to control it.

After a while, he opened his eyes, and with a thought, the bow-shaped Martial Soul trembled, transforming back into two scimitars that appeared in his hands.

Immediately after, he commanded them to combine again, and the two scimitars transformed back into a bow shape.

Seeing him play around so happily, the other three finally snapped out of it. They rushed to him, and Ma Xiunuo couldn't wait to ask, "Xiao Li, quick, tell Grandpa, what is your Martial Soul? Is it a twin Martial Soul?"

Seeing the usually gentle Ma Xiunuo so anxious, Han Li decided not to keep them in suspense and answered, "Grandpa Ma, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I don't have a twin Martial Soul."

"You… this… two forms…" Su Yuntao couldn't help but interject.

"You shut up and let Xiao Li speak," Ma Xiunuo shouted angrily at Su Yuntao, then turned back to Han Li with a smile, "Xiao Li, no rush, take your time and explain."

His expert change of expression left Han Li and Lord Xiao stunned for a moment. Lord Xiao quickly recovered and winked at Han Li, signaling him to speak quickly.

Han Li smiled, understanding Ma Xiunuo's excitement. After all, he had spent his entire life awakening Martial Souls for others and was also a researcher in the field. Now, nearing old age, seeing such a spectacle, it was natural for him to be eager to know more.

"My Martial Soul should be a mutated Martial Soul."

As he spoke, the bow separated and turned back into two scimitars. Han Li extended his hands toward the three men and continued, "These should be inherited from my parents' twin scimitars, but they have positively mutated based on their Martial Souls."

The three men leaned in to closely observe the scimitars in his hands. They had seen Han Li's parents' Martial Souls before, so it wasn't hard for them to discern.

It was quite a coincidence. Han Li's parents were from the same small town and had family ties going back generations, though their families had declined over time. Unexpectedly, in his parents' generation, both of their Martial Souls mutated, reverting to an ancestral Martial Soul.

Moreover, they each had a positive mutation—one developed a weak fire attribute, the other a weak ice attribute. Because their Martial Souls involved elements, both had decent talent, with innate soul power reaching 4.5 levels.

This was why after his parents passed away and he returned to Nuoding City, both the city lord and the Soul Hall welcomed him warmly. Along with good relations, as their only son, Han Li had a high chance of having innate soul power above level 3. In such a small place, this was considered a "genius" level, worthy of investment.

"Indeed, it's their Martial Soul, and it's a positive mutation. Xiao Li, congratulations. But what about that bow?" Ma Xiunuo confirmed the Martial Soul and then looked questioningly at Han Li.

"I don't know either, but it's a bow. However, I can confirm it's not a twin Martial Soul, just another form of the Martial Soul."

Han Li spoke, and the two scimitars rejoined. This time, he channeled a bit of soul power, causing a thin white line to extend from the upper and lower parts, proving his statement.

"Even if it's not a twin Martial Soul, Xiao Li, you have still struck gold. Without worrying about your body exploding, your Martial Soul is equivalent to having two—no, with the different attributes of the twin scimitars, it can be considered three. Quick, let's measure your soul power level. Since I awakened it myself, my name, Su Yuntao, will surely be recorded in the history of the Martial Soul Hall."

While the few were talking, Su Yuntao had already quietly brought over the crystal ball, looking at Han Li with excitement.

"Right, quick, Xiao Li, let's see what level your innate soul power is."

Ma Xiunuo and Lord Xiao also reacted, looking at the crystal ball in front of Han Li with burning eyes. Based on the Martial Soul, it should be at least level seven.

"Alright."

Han Li was also curious about this. He placed his left hand on the crystal ball, and in an instant, a blue light shone, reflecting in the eyes of the few people.

"Innate full soul power!!!" ×3

The three of them were overjoyed, forgetting to control their volume. Fortunately, when Xiu'er came in, she had closed the door, and the room had good sound insulation. Otherwise, it might have alarmed the entire Martial Soul sub-hall.

"Great, hahaha, just great. I, Su Yuntao, am indeed the best Awakening Master in Nuoding City."

Su Yuntao controlled his volume, but his face was twisted with joy. Previously, he had awakened a Blue Silver Grass with innate full soul power, which had been mocked by his colleagues.

Awakening an innate full soul power waste Martial Soul would also be recorded, but it's not the same, is it?

Now, he just wanted to ask, who else?

Seeing Brother Tao more excited than himself, Han Li couldn't help but laugh.

He didn't expect to add another achievement to Brother Tao's record. Considering how Brother Tao usually took care of him, he deserved it.

Seeing the usually steady Su Yuntao in wild joy, Ma Xiunuo also smiled.

Then he put away his smile, looked at Lord Xiao and Su Yuntao, and said solemnly, "Gentlemen, please keep this secret for now. Xiao Li's Martial Soul is too special. Let's wait until I report to Wuhun City and see what the higher-ups decide. Lord Xiao , you should know better than I do how the Heaven Dou Empire operates."

Lord Xiao and Su Yuntao were taken aback but then solemnly nodded. They also realized the implications. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan liked to suppress geniuses not belonging to their forces, and the nobles were the same. This wasn't a secret. With Han Li's special Martial Soul, the three of them alone couldn't protect him.

"Alright, I will contact the higher-ups. As for the documentation, Yuntao, you proceed as usual but don't fill in the soul power level. Make sure no one else knows," Ma Xiunuo said seriously to Su Yuntao.

"Register the Martial Soul as Ice-Fire Bow," Han Li thought for a moment and proactively said.

"Alright." Ma Xiunuo gave him a deep look and did not object.

"By the way, Grandpa Ma, how do you plan to report this?" Han Li thought of something and asked.

"What are your thoughts?" Ma Xiunuo asked curiously.

"You mentioned before that it was Glowing Feather Douluo who handled my parents' matters, right? He even held me and said we were fated. I hope you can add this at the end."

Even with his previous life experiences, Han Li's face turned red with embarrassment as he spoke, but he still bit his lip and said it.

"The Glowing Feather Douluo… you sure have the nerve to think big, kid. But, it's not entirely impossible."

Ma Xiunuo was stunned for a moment, then realized Han Li's intention. His heart also skipped a beat. Although the chances were slim, what if it worked?

Naturally, Su Yuntao and Lord Xiao also realized what was going on. Seeing Han Li's slightly flushed face, they couldn't help but admire him. They wouldn't have dared to think this way at his age.

"Alright, we'll do as you say. Whether it works or not will depend on your luck."

Ma Xiunuo hesitated for a moment but made the decision. This was the only way they could help Han Li; they hoped it would succeed.

"Thank you, Grandpa Ma."

Han Li solemnly bowed to the old man. Today's act would be repaid generously in the future.

Ma Xiunuo patted his head, looked at his serious little face, and said nothing. He quickly walked to another room.

After a while, Lord Xiao led Han Li out of the Soul Hall, with Xiu'er following behind them. The smiles on their faces showed that the outcome was good.

"Han Li, mutated Martial Soul, Ice-Fire Bow, innate level seven."

This was the news that spread from the Soul Hall that day. While the news was disseminated, a letter was openly sent out.

In secret, Ma Xiunuo had already activated special channels. A top-level encrypted file was transmitted through a rarely used communication soul guide device to the Martial Soul Hall in Heaven Dou City.

The file's final note read: This child was held by Glowing Feather Douluo in his infancy, who claimed they were fated.