Chapter 3: The Second Martial Soul - Holy Spirit Pearl - Douluo's spirit bead sword
### Chapter 3: The Second Martial Soul - Holy Spirit Pearl “Wow, as expected of Miss Rongrong, breaking the highest innate soul power record for support-type martial souls. She's almost reaching innate full soul power!” “She truly is the hope for the future of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. It's just her personality... sigh!” “What about her personality? She's still young. She’ll definitely mature over time.” Ning Rongrong’s awakening stirred up the entire Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. She carried herself like a swan, proudly lifting her head high. “Grandpa Ying, isn't it true that I'm amazing?” “Of course you are. You’re the most gifted support-type soul master I’ve ever seen; surely, our little princess will become the continent’s number one in the future!” Yin Yang praised as he patted Ning Rongrong’s head. “Elder Eagle, don’t spoil her too much. At this rate, she’ll end up too proud!” Ning Fengzhi intervened. Bone Douluo disagreed immediately, “What are you saying? Our Rongrong is so outstanding, what’s wrong with a bit of praise from Old Eagle?” Sword Douluo nodded in agreement, “Old Bones, for once I entirely agree with what you said!” Ning Fengzhi was rendered helpless. It was always like this — say one thing about Ning Rongrong, and these two old men would counter with ten. As her father, his authority over Rongrong was close to nonexistent. However, as the Sect Leader, he had to say, “Rongrong, talent doesn’t equal strength. Don’t think that high innate soul power means you’re automatically strong. On the contrary, it means you need to work even harder to live up to your talent.” “Yes, Father. And Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, Grandpa Eagle, I won’t disappoint you.” Though Ning Rongrong was willful, she wasn’t completely unreasonable. She knew her father and three grandfathers cherished her, and she would work hard in her cultivation to repay their love. “Our Rongrong is really obedient. Fengzhi, look — having a daughter like Rongrong is truly a gift from the heavens, something you should be thankful for.” Sword Douluo smiled, his heart melting as he picked up Ning Rongrong. Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction. Though usually a little troublemaker, she was understanding when it mattered — the reason they adored her so much. “It’s just a pity that none of the disciples from the affiliated families were exceptional combat soul masters during this awakening. No matter how excellent Rongrong is, she’s still only a support-type. If there isn’t a combat soul master to protect her in the future, it won’t do.” Ning Fengzhi worried. Though he now had two Title Douluos by his side, what about the future for Ning Rongrong? A support-type soul master, without combat soul masters, isn’t much stronger than ordinary people. “Don’t worry, Fengzhi. We old folks can live for another hundred or so years, enough to ensure Rongrong grows up safe and sound. I refuse to believe we can’t find a successor in that time.” Sword Douluo comforted, patting Ning Fengzhi's shoulder. “Hopefully!” Ning Fengzhi sighed. A combat soul master with potential for Title Douluo is not easily found; in the last few decades among the younger generation in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, none had such potential. “Report!” Suddenly, a figure rushed in. It was Tian Yu. “Sect Leader and esteemed elders, I have urgent news.” In his haste, he had forgotten to withdraw his martial soul. “Tian Yu, how can you be so disrespectful in front of the Sect Leader? Put away your martial soul. How many times have I told you? In intelligence gathering, remain calm and composed at all times to ensure accurate information!” Yin Yang scolded. “Yes!” Tian Yu quickly retrieved his white bird martial soul. Only then did Yin Yang nod, “Alright, what news is so urgent? I remember you went to Seven Treasure Village for the children’s martial soul awakening. Is there a promising talent?” “Reporting, elder, it's not just a promising talent. This year, there are two children with soul power in Seven Treasure Village, both suited to be combat soul masters. One of them possesses a top-tier sword martial soul with innate full soul power!” Tian Yu reported in one breath. Suddenly, four voices roared, “What did you say?” The Sect Leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the three elders had completely lost their composure. Tian Yu was startled, repeating in a daze, “I said, top-tier sword martial soul with innate full soul power!” The next moment, like a flash of lightning with sword energy filling the air, two figures dashed out of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect at lightning speed. “Sigh, Elder Eagle was just preaching calmness, but now he's gone mad himself. And Elder Sword too has become so impatient!” Ning Fengzhi remarked helplessly. Bone Douluo laughed heartily, “Can’t be helped. Seven Treasure Village is Elder Eagle’s homeland. A genius emerging from there would naturally excite him. As for Elder Sword, upon hearing 'top-tier sword martial soul,' how could he remain indifferent?” “Right, since Elder Eagle and Elder Sword are already on their way, we’ll await their return and see this peerless genius!” Though Ning Fengzhi was also excited, earlier lamenting the lack of potential Title Douluo-level combat soul masters. And here one appeared immediately after. If every sigh could summon a genius, Ning Fengzhi mused, he might as well sigh himself into depression. Meanwhile, Tian Lin had already returned home. After telling his parents about his awakening, his parents nearly lost their breath from excitement. Jun Tianhai, filled with joy, picked up his son. The sword martial soul was certainly inherited from him, but it had mutated—beneficially—into a top-tier martial soul with innate full soul power. “My son, my good son!” Jun Tianhai couldn’t help but weep. Every father hopes their son becomes great. His son was a rare talent, something more joyous than being one himself. “Alright, today we must celebrate. Tian Lin must be tired after the awakening,” said Mo Lan, taking her son from her husband, kissing Tian Lin’s cheek. “Darling, I’ll prepare something delicious. Tonight, let’s celebrate as a family. You go rest in your room.” “Alright.” Tian Lin obediently dashed to his room. He indeed needed some alone time—to confirm his second martial soul. Tian Lin extended his left hand, “Come forth, my second martial soul!” As he spoke, light shimmered from Tian Lin’s hand, and another martial soul emerged—a bead, clearly inherited from his maternal side, underwent a mutation with elements from the world of celestial swords. Holy Spirit Pearl! An ancestral treasure of the Nuwa clan, the holy dwelling of past souls, containing boundless magic and life force—one of the most important and powerful spirit pearls in the celestial sword series. This was likely a support-oriented martial soul. Nevertheless, it was not without combat capabilities, as the Holy Spirit Pearl could summon War Gods, unleashing earth-shattering attacks. If the Demonic Sword is a super martial soul, then the Holy Spirit Pearl is a divine martial soul! However, unlike the Six-Winged Angel, which is a god-bestowed martial soul granting innate levels with divine grace, the Holy Spirit Pearl, being foreign to Douluo Continent’s deities, lacks divine attributes and can only reach the maximum innate level of ten. Yet, in terms of growth potential, it surpasses the Six-Winged Angel significantly.