The next day, early morning.
Inside the spacious and bright hall.
Qin Hao and his father, Qin Yuntian, greeted guests from all sides.
"Brother Yuntian, congratulations! I've long known that your son is no Mortal, and now it seems my predictions were correct!"
"A Golden Dragon cannot be confined to a pond. This must be Esteemed Nephew Qin, indeed a man of talent!"
"Esteemed Nephew Qin, I have a niece, fourteen years of age..."
"Hahaha, you all flatter me. Hao'er's fortune today is entirely his own. As for marriage, it's best he makes his own decision!"
"Everyone, please, come in!"
Qin Yuntian's face was flushed with joy as he greeted the leaders of various powers.
Qin Hao also stood with Liu Ruoxue, chatting occasionally, and the melodious laughter of the Young Miss could be heard.
The morning quickly passed.
"Chirp!"
Just as everyone was anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Myriad Manifestations Hall's envoy, a piercing, sharp cry of a Yao Beast bird suddenly echoed from the sky.
A black Giant Toothed Vulture, dozens of meters long, soared in the sky. Its two wings alone spanned over three meters, blocking out the sun and casting a large shadow over the Qin Family square.
The black Giant Toothed Vulture descended from the sky and landed on the Qin Family square.
The Giant Toothed Vulture had sharp teeth, and its dark pupils occasionally swiveled, scanning the crowd with a cold, bloodthirsty gaze that sent shivers down everyone's spines.
"A Second-Grade Yao Beast, Giant Toothed Vulture!"
The crowd stirred.
A Second-Grade Yao Beast was equivalent to a Meridian Opening Realm expert. In Tianshui City, the strongest cultivators were only at the Meridian Opening Realm.
Everyone's awe deepened even further!
From the Giant Toothed Vulture, an old man slowly dismounted.
"Welcome, Envoy!"
"Welcome, Envoy!"
Everyone spoke up, showing immense respect.
This old man was precisely Elder Zhao Yuanji, the envoy from the Myriad Manifestations Hall, a True Martial Realm expert.
"Everyone, let's skip the pleasantries. This old man still needs to rush back to the Sect, so let's get straight to the Martial Soul testing. Which one is Qin Hao?"
Elder Zhao Yuanji's gaze swept over the crowd. His calm eyes exerted an invisible pressure, like a mountain pressing down, instilling fear in people's hearts.
Qin Hao was inwardly shaken and dared not delay. He quickly stepped forward two paces and said, "Junior Qin Hao greets Elder Zhao!"
"Not bad. No wonder those old fellows speak so highly of you. You indeed possess a hint of the Dragon's Qi." Elder Zhao Yuanji scrutinized Qin Hao for a moment, then praised, "Alright, come over and test your Martial Soul. I hope you don't disappoint this old man."
"Senior, please wait a moment. Junior has an impertinent request, and I hope Senior will grant it."
Hearing this, Qin Hao quickly spoke, "A good friend of mine possesses considerable Martial Dao talent. She happens to be here today, and Junior humbly requests that Elder also test her Martial Soul."
In the square, everyone was astonished.
Requesting the Myriad Manifestations Hall's envoy to test someone else's Martial Soul?
Who among them didn't wish for the Myriad Manifestations Hall's envoy to test their own Juniors' Martial Souls? But who was Elder Zhao Yuanji? How could he easily agree? A misstep could even cause Elder Zhao Yuanji's displeasure, leading to self-inflicted trouble.
"Hao'er, do not be rude! Apologize to Elder Zhao at once!" Qin Yuntian's expression changed.
Elder Zhao Yuanji was momentarily stunned, looking at Qin Hao with surprise. He waved his hand and said, "You, Xiao Jiahuo, are quite interesting. Since you are recommending her, she must also be a Genius. Let your friend come out."
"Yes, Senior!"
Qin Hao breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at Liu Ruoxue.
In the crowd, Liu Ruoxue's pretty face was filled with joy. She hadn't expected Qin Hao to keep his word and actually recommend her to the Myriad Manifestations Hall's envoy. She quickly came to the center and bowed, saying, "Junior Liu Ruoxue greets Elder!"
"The Liu Family's Young Miss Liu Ruoxue?"
"For the Liu Family's Young Miss, Qin Hao proactively asked Elder Zhao to test her Martial Soul. Their feelings must be quite deep."
The crowd whispered amongst themselves.
With Qin Hao and Liu Ruoxue having this relationship, it would likely be impossible for others to form a marriage alliance with Qin Hao. Many people had come today specifically for Qin Hao.
Qin Yuntian's expression softened. He was well aware of the relationship between Qin Hao and Liu Ruoxue, and as long as his son was happy, he would not object.
"Little girl, you're not bad, and you have some extraordinary qualities. Alright, let's begin. Liu Ruoxue, you go first."
Elder Zhao Yuanji took out a crystal ball radiating seven-colored light. This crystal ball was precisely the Seven-Colored Crystal used to test Martial Souls. Many people's eyes immediately became fervent. This Seven-Colored Crystal was extremely precious and only found in the Myriad Manifestations Hall.
Liu Ruoxue placed her hands on it and immersed her consciousness.
Qin Hao stood by, not disturbing her.
The others stared intently at the Seven-Colored Crystal Ball, their eyes filled with anticipation, especially Liu Fangzhi, the Liu Family Patriarch.
In the crowd.
A young man's face was gloomy, his eyes filled with jealousy and resentment.
This person was Qin Fang, the son of the Qin Family's Grand Elder, and the second greatest Genius in the Qin Family, second only to Qin Hao.
However, this 'second greatest Genius' of his was repeatedly overshadowed by Qin Hao's brilliance. Whenever he was mentioned, it was always to highlight Qin Hao, and for this, Qin Fang had long harbored deep resentment.
"Father," Qin Fang said in a low voice.
Grand Elder Qin Gaochi nodded subtly and whispered, "Fang'er, the plan remains unchanged. Later, I will ask Elder Zhao to test your Martial Soul."
Before Elder Zhao Yuanji arrived, Qin Gaochi had already decided to ask Elder Zhao Yuanji to test Qin Fang's Martial Soul today, but he hadn't expected Qin Hao to beat him to it.
Buzz buzz buzz buzz ~
Almost simultaneously, the crystal ball in Liu Ruoxue's hands suddenly erupted with dazzling rainbow light!
There were four brilliant crimson rainbow lights in total, shining like a starry sky, encircling Liu Ruoxue.
Most importantly, there was even water flowing within the rainbow lights, with a gurgling sound.
"What?!"
Elder Zhao Yuanji abruptly stood up. He stared intently at the crystal ball and exclaimed in surprise, "This is... a Fourth-Grade Water Attribute Martial Soul, it's actually a Fourth-Grade Water Attribute Martial Soul!"
Boom! The hall erupted in an uproar.
"A Fourth-Grade Water Attribute Martial Soul, it's actually an Attribute Martial Soul!"
"My heavens, the Liu Family's Young Miss is a top Genius with a Fourth-Grade Water Attribute Martial Soul!"
The highest-grade Martial Soul in Tianshui City was only Third-Grade. A Fourth-Grade Martial Soul had not appeared for many years.
Moreover, it was a Fourth-Grade Martial Soul with an attribute!
Attribute Martial Souls primarily consist of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Lightning, and Light—eight types... Any one of them is extremely rare.
If an Attribute Martial Soul Cultivates a Cultivation Technique corresponding to its attribute, its Cultivation speed will be incredibly fast, and its future potential will be limitless.
"A Fourth-Grade Water Attribute Martial Soul..."
Liu Ruoxue's pretty face showed a hint of joy. She had not expected her Martial Soul to be of such a high grade.
"Good, good, good! I didn't expect Tianshui City to have such a Genius. Liu Ruoxue, a Disciple of the Liu Family, shall enter my Myriad Manifestations Hall!"
Elder Zhao Yuanji burst into hearty laughter and announced it on the spot.
The Myriad Manifestations Hall was not without Geniuses with Fourth-Grade Martial Souls, but Geniuses with Fourth-Grade Martial Souls that also possessed an attribute were extremely rare.
Qin Hao was also quite surprised. He had originally thought Liu Ruoxue might have a Third-Grade Martial Soul, as she was currently at Body Tempering Realm Fourth Layer, and her Cultivation speed was much faster than others. He hadn't expected it to be a Fourth-Grade Water Attribute.
In the crowd, Qin Fang was stunned by this scene, then his face revealed a mix of jealousy and envy.
"Father, I also want to test my Martial Soul," Qin Fang said somewhat urgently.
"Fang'er, don't be impatient."
Grand Elder Qin Gaochi nodded, subtly glancing at the crowd.
At this moment, everyone was still in shock. Some quick-thinking individuals began congratulating Liu Fangzhi, the Liu Family Patriarch.
Liu Ruoxue not only possessed a Fourth-Grade Water Attribute Martial Soul but was also immediately announced by Elder Zhao Yuanji to join the Myriad Manifestations Hall. The implications of this were self-evident.
"Elder Zhao," Qin Gaochi stepped forward and respectfully said, "My son, Qin Fang, is a Genius of the Qin Family. Last year, he also mastered a low-grade Yellow-tier Martial Skill, possessing extraordinary Martial Arts talent. I hope Elder Zhao will grant my son an opportunity to test his Martial Soul."
Qin Gaochi adopted a very humble posture.
Everyone's gaze immediately turned to Qin Gaochi.
Some people came to their senses, filled with regret. How could they not have thought of asking Elder Zhao Yuanji to test their Martial Souls? Many people had brought their Juniors with them this time.
"Oh? A Genius of the Qin Family?" Elder Zhao Yuanji was quite interested. "Since he's a Genius of the Qin Family, there's no harm in testing him. Come over then."
"Fang'er, quickly thank Elder Zhao!" Qin Gaochi's face was filled with joy.
Qin Fang was equally delighted and quickly bowed, saying, "Junior Qin Fang thanks Elder Zhao for his immense kindness!"
Elder Zhao Yuanji nodded and smiled, "Place your hands on it, no need to be nervous."
"Yes, Senior."
Qin Fang took a deep breath, placed his hands on the crystal ball, his eyes faintly red.
Buzz buzz.
The next moment, the mercury liquid inside the crystal ball in Qin Fang's hands began to boil, emitting a brilliant crimson light that illuminated the entire hall.
The number of crimson lights continuously increased: one, two, three!
Finally, the light settled on the third crimson light.
Behind Qin Fang, a giant green wolf also appeared!
"This is... a Third-Grade Martial Soul!"
The Myriad Manifestations Hall envoy, Elder Zhao Yuanji, was slightly stunned, his tone filled with surprise.
Whoosh!
Inside the hall, many Qin Family Elders and Disciples immediately became excited.
"A Third-Grade Martial Soul! Young Lord Qin Fang is actually a Third-Grade Martial Soul!"
"Our Qin Family, besides Young Lord Qin Hao, has given birth to another Genius!"
People from other Families showed envious expressions.
"A Third-Grade Martial Soul, I am a Genius with a Third-Grade Martial Soul, hahaha..."
Qin Fang was momentarily stunned, then almost jumped with wild joy.
One must know that a Third-Grade Martial Soul was also very rare in Tianshui City, belonging to the top-tier of Geniuses.
Elder Zhao Yuanji nodded approvingly and smiled, "A Third-Grade Martial Soul, although it's still a bit difficult to directly join my Myriad Manifestations Hall, it's not bad. Qin Fang, if you pass the assessment at the Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle three months from now and join the Myriad Manifestations Hall, this old man will naturally grant you a great fortune."
The Myriad Manifestations Genius Battle was the assessment for the Myriad Manifestations Hall to recruit Disciples, and only the top three could join the Myriad Manifestations Hall.
"Junior thanks Elder Zhao!"
Qin Fang's body trembled with excitement.
Elder Zhao Yuanji nodded, and without waiting for anyone else to speak, he directly waved his hand and said, "Alright, let's not waste time. Qin Hao, you come."
As he spoke, Elder Zhao Yuanji's eyes revealed a strong look of anticipation.
Not only Elder Zhao Yuanji, but everyone else was the same.
Liu Ruoxue and Qin Fang were Geniuses of Tianshui City.
And Qin Hao was Tianshui City's recognized number one Genius!
What grade Martial Soul would Qin Hao possess?
"I have a feeling that Young Lord Qin Hao's Martial Soul will definitely shock everyone."
"Young Lord Qin Fang and Young Miss Liu Ruoxue respectively tested out Third-Grade and Fourth-Grade Water Attribute Martial Souls. Young Lord Qin Hao is Tianshui City's number one Genius, so his Martial Soul will only be stronger, not weaker. Perhaps, it will be Fifth-Grade!"
"Hiss, a Fifth-Grade Martial Soul? Our Tianshui City has never produced one to date!"
"Brother Qin Hao, you've been exceptionally talented since childhood. Your Martial Soul's grade must be very high, right?"
Liu Ruoxue was quite expectant.
Qin Fang, however, stared intently at Qin Hao, his eyes filled with venomous resentment, continuously cursing in his heart, "A First-Grade Martial Soul, it must be a First-Grade Martial Soul! Even a Second-Grade Martial Soul would be fine, but at the very least, it cannot surpass my Martial Soul..."
Buzz!
Finally, the crystal ball in Qin Hao's hand emitted a crimson light.
Within the crimson light, a small golden sword flashed and disappeared.
Many Qin Family Elders and Disciples watched the crystal ball with fervent eyes.
However, no second ray of light appeared from the crystal ball.
"A First-Grade... Martial Soul?"
Elder Zhao Yuanji was stunned.
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