"This is Tree Elder..."
As the elderly man appeared before them, both Tang Wulin and Ouyang Zixin sensed an overwhelmingly powerful energy radiating from him—an aura so immense...
That even the current world's strongest, Atlas Douluo Yun Ming, paled in comparison!
"No wonder..."
"No wonder even the Pavilion Master holds him in such high regard!"
It was at this moment that the two realized the gravity of the earlier warnings wasn't exaggerated—this elder truly commanded such reverence.
"Greetings, Tree Elder!"
Instantly, they bowed their heads respectfully and spoke in unison.
As an investigative energy swept over them, both noticed Tree Elder's attention was entirely focused on Tang Wulin.
"The current Sea God Pavilion Master has brought two fine youngsters—one with the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline's Blue Silver Grass, and the other, an exceptionally pure-hearted..."
"Child, lift your head."
With a peculiar glint in his eyes, Tree Elder gazed at Tang Wulin, his tone gentle as he chuckled softly.
The elder's voice was so warm that Tang Wulin nearly raised his head impulsively. Yet he clearly understood today's protagonist wasn't himself.
"Tree Elder, I'm not the focus today..."
"Zi Xin is."
Though Tang Wulin lifted his head with a flattered expression, he gently grasped Ouyang Zixin's hand beside him and spoke deliberately.
Perhaps his Martial Soul's quality was indeed remarkable, but today he was merely here as support. Drawing excessive attention would be unfair to Zi Xin.
"Wu Lin..."
"Tree Elder values you—stop worrying about me!"
Hearing this, Ouyang Zixin momentarily froze before shaking her head repeatedly and speaking bluntly.
She'd discerned Tree Elder's keen appreciation for Wu Lin's talent. Being recognized by such a powerhouse was an opportunity Wu Lin should cherish.
"She can wait, but you..."
"What's your relationship with that person?"
Tree Elder also shook his head, his gaze fixed intently on Tang Wulin as he spoke with uncharacteristic intensity.
Initially, he'd only sensed a familiar aura. But now, observing the youth's strikingly familiar facial contours and extraordinary handsomeness—could it be...?
An indescribable emotion surged within him—neither joy nor sorrow, or perhaps both simultaneously.
"That person?"
"Who do you mean?"
Tang Wulin asked, perplexed.
"Child, you..."
"What's your name?"
Tree Elder seemed to have guessed something, inhaling deeply before posing the question softly.
"Tree Elder, I'm Tang Wulin."
"Tang... the Tang surname. Yes, of course it's Tang..."
Upon hearing the name, Tree Elder's figure trembled. His previously ambiguous expression now carried contemplation, hesitation, astonishment, and... bitterness?
It was as if the youth before him wasn't someone he could casually assess.
"Are you alright?"
Noticing the elder's visibly unsettled expression, Tang Wulin frowned in genuine confusion.
Was there something wrong with his name?
His name was Tang Wulin—father Tang Ziran, mother Lang Yue, elder brother Tang Luochuan, beloved Ouyang Zixin, sisters-in-law Gu Yue, Na'er, Dai Yun...
Ahem—the exact number of sisters-in-law remained uncertain.
"Nothing much, it's just that your Martial Soul actually carries the purest Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. That's quite rare..."
Tree Elder chuckled and shook his head with a hearty laugh.
As he spoke, seemingly under the influence of his aura, a beautiful strand of Blue Silver Grass abruptly appeared in Tang Wulin's palm.
"Blue Silver Emperor bloodline?"
Hearing this, Tang Wulin was momentarily stunned.
Although he had some speculations about his first Martial Soul, he had never dared to make such a bold assumption. Yet now, the foremost authority on Life in the continent had just—
Confirmed it?
"Blue Silver Emperor bloodline."
"I actually have the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline? How could I have it? How is this possible..."
A pensive look flashed in Tang Wulin's eyes.
His father's Martial Soul was the Golden Lion Dragon, and his mother's was bamboo. Yet his own primary Martial Soul turned out to be Blue Silver Grass...
Didn't that mean—
"Ah."
"My Martial Soul mutation is a bit excessive."
Tang Wulin quickly composed himself, laughing inwardly. Who would have thought that parents with a Lion Dragon and bamboo Martial Souls could give birth to a variant Martial Soul wielder like him?
Still, it was a good Martial Soul—not bad at all. At least it was better than some descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon who mutated into a pig Martial Soul somewhere in the annals of history.
"Hmm, your Martial Soul is strong, but..."
"It seems it isn't your primary one at the moment."
Tree Elder continued probing. He could sense that within this young man's body lay an aura even more formidable than the Blue Silver Emperor—one that, by all logic, shouldn't exist on the Douluo Continent anymore.
Unless it was a special case...
"Yes."
"To be honest with you, Tree Elder, my other Martial Soul is called the Golden Dragon King. It's an extremely powerful dragon-type Martial Soul."
Tang Wulin didn't deny it and answered calmly.
In front of such a powerhouse, hiding his second Martial Soul was impossible. As long as it didn't involve the Dragon Valley or his Brother's circumstances, he saw no reason to conceal it.
"Golden Dragon King..."
Tree Elder mused thoughtfully. A Martial Soul that sounded unremarkable at first glance—perhaps akin to some butterfly from ten thousand years ago.
"I see."
"Tang Wulin, was it? I can awaken your Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul for you anytime, but I'd recommend waiting until you hit a bottleneck—especially the Soul Sage bottleneck—before coming to me."
"At that time, I will provide the energy needed to break through your Martial Soul's quality and help it evolve..."
Tree Elder spoke slowly. He had the ability to bestow a top-tier Life Soul Ring using the power of Life, and the seventh Soul Ring was undoubtedly the most opportune moment for such an enhancement.
Not only would it amplify the Life energy of his previous Soul Rings, but the ability granted by the seventh would far surpass what the fifth or sixth could offer now.
Moreover, as the Dragon Soul of the Golden Ancient Tree, the Soul Ring he would provide wouldn't just possess ordinary attributes...
"Understood, Tree Elder."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin immediately agreed, his expression brightening. The chance to obtain a powerful seventh Soul Ring was nothing short of ideal.
Even if his Blue Silver Grass Soul Spirit could select a wood-attribute Dragon Soul in the Dragon Valley, compared to the Golden Ancient Tree before him, the latter's aura was clearly superior.
"Hmm..."
"That settles your situation for now."
"The situation with this little girl is different from yours. The Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline in her body isn't as strong, and she only has a single Martial Soul. Earlier awakening would be more beneficial for her."
Tree Elder nodded, then turned his gaze to Ouyang Zixin beside him and said slowly.
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