Ye Lingling's breathing grew rapid. From the two blossoms of the Twin Immortal Lotus, she felt a deadly allure.
This was completely different from absorbing the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid last time.
This time, it was an attraction originating from the depths of her Martial Soul.
Ye Lingling took the Immortal Herb. The entire plant was connected to its stem and roots, with blossoms presenting a dignified and majestic pink hue.
She slowly swallowed the stamens, petals, and even the stem bit by bit.
The Immortal Herb melted upon entering her mouth, spreading throughout her body like flowing light.
A faint pink glow, carrying a subtle fragrance, emanated from Ye Lingling's body.
Her skin became fair with a rosy glow.
The Nine Heart Begonia Spirit in her hand also shimmered with dazzling colors, exceptionally magnificent.
This extraordinary scene convinced both of them of the Twin Immortal Lotus's marvel.
The first change was in Ye Lingling's Soul Power, which advanced by leaps and bounds.
"Fifty-ninth level!"
"Sixtieth level!"
Instantly, she leaped from the fifty-eighth level to the sixtieth level.
However, this was only because she hadn't absorbed the sixth Spirit Ring; her actual Soul Power was still continuously accumulating.
Such a change was something Ye Lingling had experienced once before. Absorbing the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid last time had already made her heart race.
This time was no different.
Considering she was now at the Soul King level, such rapid progress at this stage made Ye Lingling's heart tremble.
But the most significant change followed in her Martial Soul.
Originally, her Nine Heart Begonia Spirit consisted of a single stem with one blossom.
Now, the stem suddenly began to branch out. This branch extended continuously, eventually taking the form of a twin lotus.
In Dugu Feng's eyes, a smaller begonia flower appeared beside the original one, though this smaller flower seemed somewhat illusory, like a shadow.
Such a transformation was enough proof that Ye Lingling's Martial Soul was evolving.
Suddenly, Ye Lingling's body tilted, and she collapsed into Dugu Feng's arms.
Dugu Feng quickly focused his perception.
He immediately detected that Ye Lingling's spiritual power and bloodline were undergoing changes. From the depths of her bloodline and the Sea of Spirit, a mysterious energy was emerging, clashing fiercely with the energy of the Twin Immortal Lotus.
The aftermath of this battle was too intense, causing Ye Lingling to faint.
"Is this a bloodline curse? Or a seal! Or perhaps it's like the awakening of the Emerald Dragon Snake's bloodline memory?"
Dugu Feng had already witnessed Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolution and the Emerald Dragon Snake's bloodline evolution.
Not to mention the resolution of his own Martial Soul Defect.
It could be said that his understanding of Martial Souls had long surpassed that of ordinary people.
Ye Lingling's situation clearly indicated that the Immortal Herb's energy within her had triggered the original defect of her Martial Soul.
Or rather, it had provoked the energy that restricted her Martial Soul.
This energy made Dugu Feng deeply uneasy.
From this energy, Dugu Feng sensed an aura similar to his Overlord Venom—vast and imposing!
He also felt an ancient aura reminiscent of the Emerald Dragon Snake's bloodline.
It was an energy of a very high level.
Like the comparison between Asura Power and Slaughter Power.
Dugu Feng could only perceive it using the aura of his Overlord Venom to avoid being affected by this energy.
The amount of this energy was minuscule, yet it seemed completely unyielding amidst the siege of the Immortal Herb's energy.
Only by observing closely could Dugu Feng perceive this mysterious energy being slowly consumed.
He dared not hesitate and immediately intensified the infusion of Ice and Fire Yin-Yang energy.
Together with the medicinal potency of the Twin Immortal Lotus, they besieged this mysterious energy.
Dugu Feng had a premonition that if the siege failed,
Ye Lingling's Spirit Evolution would also fail.
"Why is there such a powerful restriction within Ye Lingling's body? Could it be that an ancestor of the Ye family was some formidable figure who was then cursed?"
Regardless of his speculations, Dugu Feng had no choice but to persevere.
An hour later, Dugu Feng sensed that this mysterious energy had been nearly depleted.
Just as he prepared to press on with full force,
the mysterious energy suddenly dispersed, instantly breaking through all sieges and directly merging into Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia Spirit.
The other begonia flower of the Nine Heart Begonia solidified instantly, completely transforming Ye Lingling's Spirit into a single stem bearing twin flowers.
"Has the first restriction been broken? Pity it was broken through external force.
The Immortal Herb, the power of the dragon—no wonder it could break the restriction at merely the Soul King stage!
Congratulations, your Spirit has evolved into the Saint Heart Twin Begonia.
Four possessors of this Spirit can now appear simultaneously in the same era!
What a shame, since the restriction wasn't broken through talent and strength, there won't be a next time."
Dugu Feng was stunned.
As the last trace of mysterious energy merged into the Nine Heart Begonia, a strand of consciousness also emerged.
This consciousness was ancient and vast, making Dugu Feng's hair stand on end.
"Who are you? What exactly is the deal with the restrictions on Ye Lingling's Spirit?
The first restriction? How many more are there?"
Dugu Feng coldly demanded.
After a long while, he received no response.
It seemed that with the disappearance of the final trace of mysterious energy, this consciousness had vanished as well.
"According to this consciousness, there should be similar energy restrictions deep within Ye Lingling's bloodline.
Senior! Senior, it's confirmed now—your Ye family must have been glorious in the past.
Perhaps even a Deity once appeared!
This consciousness instantly recognized the Immortal Herb and the energy of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well as dragon power—it must be ancient enough!"
After pondering for a while, Dugu Feng picked up Ye Lingling and flew out of the spring.
Eight Spider Lances naturally emerged from his back, rhythmically moving as
Dugu Feng ascended the cliffside to the middle of the mountain.
He then stepped onto a protruding platform.
Behind the platform was a spacious cave.
Continuing inward, the Soul Guiding Glass Lamp lit up,
illuminating the vast space deep within the cave.
This was where Dugu Feng lived during his cultivation breaks.
It was no different from a normal cave abode.
Dugu Feng laid Ye Lingling on a large bed and covered her with a quilt.
Ye Lingling's gains this time were undeniably immense.
The restrictions on her Spirit hadn't been completely resolved, but evolving from only two Nine Heart Begonia Soul Masters appearing in the same era to four Saint Heart Twin Begonia Soul Masters
was already a doubling in number!
The urgency was no longer as pressing.
As for breaking the restrictions again in the future, it would undoubtedly be extremely difficult.
But that was a matter for later.
Based on Dugu Feng's perception of that mysterious energy, one would need to at least reach the Titled Douluo level to completely suppress it.
However, the Ye family's Nine Heart Begonia Spirit is an auxiliary Weapon Soul, inherently slow to cultivate—how could it possibly advance so quickly?
When he first met Ye Lingling's grandfather, Ye Qingxin, the latter was already a Soul Saint.
To this day, he remains a Soul Saint.
This clearly demonstrates the sluggish pace of cultivation.
It's likely he won't even reach the Titled Douluo level before dying of old age.
No wonder the Ye family has never been able to resolve their Martial Soul Defect.
"Hmph, with me here, no matter what limitations the future holds, I'll shatter them all!" Dugu Feng sneered coldly in his heart.
(End of Chapter)