Douluo Continent: Starting with a Self-Created Soul Ring 29

Chapter 29: Entering the Martial Soul Temple

Joining the Martial Soul Temple was a decision Gu Ziyue had carefully considered.

Plenty of time remained before Tang San’s arrival on Douluo Continent, and even more time before Tang San destroyed the Martial Soul Temple!

So Gu Ziyue wasn’t worried about clashing with Tang San’s protagonist group.

Besides, due to his interference, it was questionable whether Tang San’s protagonist group would even appear. Perhaps future Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong would be born as a different gender altogether?

Future events were too far off; Gu Ziyue only needed to focus on the present.

Half a month later, Gu Ziyue arrived at a Martial Soul Temple branch hall in the Tian Dou Empire’s capital.

Looking at the Angel God statue on the branch hall building, Gu Ziyue examined it closely. This Angel God statue wasn’t crafted according to the Angel God’s actual appearance; he had seen what the Angel God looked like in the anime.

However, Gu Ziyue didn’t mind and proceeded inside.

“Hello, may I ask what you need?”

A branch hall staff member quickly approached, inquiring about Gu Ziyue’s purpose. In their mind, Gu Ziyue was either here to collect new Soul Master subsidies or for Soul Master certification.

“Hello, I wish to join the Martial Soul Temple and become an officially registered Soul Master!”

Gu Ziyue looked at the staff member and directly stated his intention.

“You want to join our Martial Soul Temple?”

“Of course, please follow me!”

The Martial Soul Temple staff member’s tone immediately softened upon hearing Gu Ziyue’s request. They then led Gu Ziyue inside.

“Els, senior deacon, this person wishes to apply to join our Martial Soul Temple!”

Once inside, Gu Ziyue followed the staff member to a white-haired elder. Judging by his attire, this was a senior deacon, likely the branch hall’s head.

“Applying to join the Martial Soul Temple?”

Els, the branch hall head, greeted Gu Ziyue with a kind smile. “I’m pleased with your recognition of our Martial Soul Temple. I’m Els, the head here!”

“Hello, may I undergo the assessment now?”

Gu Ziyue greeted politely and asked directly. Except for those directly invited by the Martial Soul Temple, others applying for membership needed to undergo an assessment. This determined their eligibility; the Martial Soul Temple didn’t accept just anyone.

“Certainly. Have you registered with the Martial Soul Temple before?”

Els chuckled, stroking his beard. He asked this because many Soul Masters weren’t registered with the Martial Soul Temple; those unwilling to register were usually from sects, factions, or those trained by the empire.

“Yes, here’s my badge!”

Gu Ziyue promptly presented his badge.

Els took Gu Ziyue’s badge and examined it. Although just a badge, it contained all of Gu Ziyue’s information, including whether he’d received his monthly subsidy that month. The Martial Soul Temple could access and update this information through special means.

“Innate Soul Power: Level 1…”

“Auxiliary-type Martial Soul: Fu Lu, a variation of the Paper Martial Soul…”

“Turning thirteen in two months, Soul Power level 14, first Soul Ring is a white Soul Ring, Soul Skill is the Purification Chant Fu Lu…”

Through the information on the badge, Els quickly learned about Gu Ziyue. Initially, he was quite disappointed with Gu Ziyue’s qualifications; after all, only innate Soul Power level 1, it was questionable if he could even become a Soul Venerable in the future.

“Innate Soul Power Level 1, not yet thirteen, and you’ve already reached level 14!”

“Moreover, your Martial Soul is an auxiliary-type, which is quite remarkable!”

“Your first Soul Skill is also quite unique!”

“Congratulations, Gu Ziyue, based on your circumstances, you can officially register as a Soul Master of our Martial Soul Temple!”

However, after reviewing all of Gu Ziyue’s information, his opinion changed. Gu Ziyue’s cultivation speed, unique Martial Soul, and Soul Skill were enough to warrant his acceptance into the Martial Soul Temple.

“Elder Els, in addition to the information recorded above, my first Soul Skill has other effects.”

Gu Ziyue wasn’t surprised by Els’s words. He didn’t want to be treated as ordinary talent; he intended to reveal his Soul Skill’s special properties.

To receive the Martial Soul Temple’s cultivation resources, one must demonstrate their value. Gu Ziyue felt that if the Martial Soul Temple learned about his Soul Skill’s hidden effect of accelerating cultivation, they would certainly maximize its value.

How to maximize it?

Naturally, by giving it to those who needed it most!

With Gu Ziyue’s current Soul Power level, the summoned Purification Chant Fu Lu wouldn’t be as effective on high-level Soul Masters; it worked best on low-level ones.

At this time, the Martial Soul Temple had someone whose Soul Power level was similar to Gu Ziyue’s, yet someone the Martial Soul Temple was diligently cultivating: Bibi Dong.

Indeed, Bibi Dong!

Pope Qian Xun Ji was undoubtedly diligently cultivating Bibi Dong. With his Soul Skill’s help, Bibi Dong’s cultivation speed would significantly increase.

Gu Ziyue planned to leverage Bibi Dong to benefit himself. Even for Bibi Dong’s sake, the Martial Soul Temple wouldn’t mind cultivating him; the stronger he became, the more effectively he could assist Bibi Dong.

Of course, Gu Ziyue only intended to use Bibi Dong’s influence; he didn’t plan on pursuing a romantic relationship. Not only was Bibi Dong too young, but even if she were older, Gu Ziyue wouldn’t dare make a move. After the Tang Yuehua incident, Gu Ziyue had learned his lesson – not all “soft rice” was easy to eat. (A Chinese idiom referring to a man who benefits materially from a relationship with a wealthy woman)

He initially planned to go directly to Martial Soul City to join. However, it was quite far, and the journey from Tian Dou Empire’s capital to Martial Soul City wasn’t entirely safe, so he chose to register here first. This particular Martial Soul Temple branch was carefully selected; its head, Els, had an excellent reputation.

“Oh? Does your first Soul Skill have any other special effects?”

Els curiously inquired upon hearing Gu Ziyue’s words.

“Yes, besides the effects recorded above, my first Soul Skill can aid Soul Master cultivation, increasing their cultivation speed!”

Gu Ziyue nodded, revealing his Soul Skill’s hidden effect.

“What?”

“Your Soul Skill can help Soul Masters cultivate? Increase their cultivation speed?”

Els exclaimed in shock upon hearing Gu Ziyue’s words. He was truly astonished; such a Soul Skill effect had never been recorded in the Martial Soul Temple’s archives!

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