Douluo Continent: Starting from Killing Arou with a Single Sword.

Chapter 23 continues

The spiritual energy in the area, where ice and fire meet, is the most abundant in the entire treasure land. Ning Mumu stands in the center of the spring, strengthening her body while converting her soul power and spiritual energy into each other.

Spiritual power is a product of the cultivation world and cannot be fully integrated into the Douluo Continent. Ning Mumu directly integrated it into her Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, while leaving her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul untouched.

The main reason she dared to use the Seven Kill Sword was simply because she was used to it. After all, her natal spirit sword in the cultivation world was the Seven Kill Sword, just like the martial soul in Douluo Continent. In this way, the integration of spiritual power into the Seven Kill Sword would not be rejected by the natural laws of Douluo Continent.

Soon, wisps of milky-white spiritual energy entered the Seven Kill Sword. The silver sword body was enveloped in spiritual energy, exuding a cold and mysterious aura. Ning Mumu focused her mind and calmed her spirit, continuously compressing the spiritual energy.

Before the Seven Kill Sword was even equipped with a spirit ring, Ning Mumu compressed her abundant spiritual power into droplets and then injected it into the Seven Kill Sword.

After a long while, darkness gradually fell.

After compressing most of the spiritual energy, the remaining spiritual energy was no longer enough to cause a riot. Of course, there wasn't much spiritual energy left either.

Having been in Douluo Continent for twelve years, Ning Mumu has used up a lot of spiritual power: protecting her newborn self, killing 100,000-year-old soul beasts, refining pills... Each of these tasks consumes a large amount of spiritual power.

The Douluo Continent isn't a cultivation world; spiritual power can't be cultivated there. Ning Mumu couldn't meet her needs by just relying on her existing spiritual power. Now that she's successfully tempered her body, there are no more restrictions on the conversion between soul power and spiritual power. Ning Mumu directly compressed her level 60 soul power, making most of it purer, and converting a small portion into spiritual power. From now on, she can convert whatever she wants to use without any limitations.

Her six spirit rings were still intact, though two were now dark. Her spirit power was only level 45. However, it didn't have a significant impact. Ning Mumu rarely used the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, only the Seven Kill Sword. Since the Seven Kill Sword didn't have any spirit rings, it was completely unaffected.

Thinking of this, Ning Mumu looked at the Seven Kill Sword, curled her lips, and smiled with a smile that could topple cities.

"Since you're just killing time anyway, I'll give you some exercise."

After placing the Seven Kill Sword in the Ice and Fire Dual Heaven, Ning Mumu consolidated her cultivation and changed her clothes before going out. The two people in the treasure land were already waiting outside. As soon as Ning Mumu came out, Ning Luoluo pounced on her.

"Sister, I miss you so much."

Ning Mumu was both amused and exasperated. How could Ning Luoluo be so clingy after only two days? She was just like Rongrong.

"Alright, alright, have you finished absorbing the pills I gave you?"

Ning Luoluo shook her head, somewhat frustrated, and said, "Sister, I feel like the Seven Treasures Pill is rejecting me. Two days have passed, and I've only absorbed half of it."

After saying that, Ning Luoluo showed a disappointed expression, lowered her head, and looked extremely uncomfortable.

"It's alright, it's already very good." Ning Mumu patted her shoulder, quite satisfied, and then patted Ning Luoluo's head. This little girl, without her help, being able to absorb half of it is already considered genius. No wonder she has taken a liking to her.

It should be noted that the Seven Treasures Pill is a rare spiritual medicine. Even in the cultivation world, it requires special methods. How could it be completely absorbed by Ning Luoluo, who has no spiritual power? Unless it is a titled Douluo like Dugu Bo, who has enough soul power to overwhelm the pill, it is almost impossible.

"Luo Luo, do you know what the Seven Treasures Pill is used for?"

The girl shook her head. "I've never heard of such a pill before."

"Then let me tell you about it." Ning Mumu explained patiently, "Did Luo Luo think that the awakened martial soul would accompany the soul master for life, the kind that never changes?"

Ning Luoluo nodded, while Dugu Bo looked at Ning Mumu thoughtfully.

"Actually, that's not the case," Ning Mumu continued. "Everything is in a state of flux. For example, all kinds of living things grow up, get old, get sick, and die. The same goes for martial spirits. Under environmental stimuli or human intervention, martial spirits can change."

"Of course, change is two-sided; it can be positive or negative. Humans can create a positive outcome, and elixirs are one such example."

The Douluo Continent has no shortage of martial spirits, but it lacks top-tier martial spirits. In this world where strength reigns supreme, martial spirit aptitude determines a person's fate from the very beginning. Innate soul power determines a soul master's starting point, while a top-tier martial spirit determines their ultimate destination. Therefore, the most important thing to change one's fate is to change one's martial spirit.

When Ning Mumu first saw Ning Luoluo, she felt heartache and pity. The scars all over her body recorded the girl's grievances, and there might be more in the future.

Therefore, it's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. That's when Ning Mumu came up with the idea of ​​improving Ning Luoluo's martial soul aptitude.

"Oh—" Ning Luoluo's mouth dropped open, her face serious. "Sister, then is the pill you gave me a good one?"

Looking at the girl's clean and pure smile, Ning Mumu nodded. So far, she had only given out good pills. Mainly because no one dared to harm her; some dark things might have to stay in the space forever.

"Luo Luo, do you believe in your sister?" Ning Mumu held the girl's hand and said, word by word, "Do you want to improve your martial soul?"

"Yes, I want to." I dream of becoming stronger. Unnoticed by anyone, Ning Luoluo was incredibly sad. The painful memory of that day was too deep; she didn't want to experience it again.

"Alright, I'll assist you now to improve your martial spirit." After Ning Mumu finished speaking, she looked at Dugu Bo and asked, "What about you? Have you finished expelling the remaining toxins?"

"It's gone."

"Alright, you can protect me and Luo Luo."

"Yes."

Ning Mumu originally wanted to help the two temper their bodies, but since Dugu Bo had been sealed away, it wasn't necessary. Ning Luoluo's injuries had only just healed, so it wasn't advisable to take the risk. They could do it later; they needed to help Luoluo improve her martial soul first.

"Eternal Spirit Realm, Unwavering Through a Thousand Autumns, in my name, I open a new era of spirit." Ning Mumu held up a hand seal from the cultivation world, her fingers flying, and wisps of spiritual energy seeped into Ning Luoluo's body.

It was clear to the naked eye that Ning Luoluo had changed. Her originally alluring appearance had become increasingly holy, much like a goddess on an iceberg, inspiring awe and preventing any romantic thoughts.

"Qiu—"

Suddenly, a small, purplish-black kitten appeared behind Ning Luoluo, hopping and skipping around, looking incredibly cute. This was her martial soul—

Ghostly Cat!

Finally, it's out! Ning Mumu stared at the kitten with satisfaction. "Luo Luo, just bear with it a little longer, you'll succeed soon."

"In the realm of eternal spirits, with my way, I purify your spirit!"

A flawless version after careful inspection!

Five-colored divine light poured from Ning Mumu's hand, quickly flowing into the Netherworld Cat's body. In an instant, the kitten was enveloped in the five-colored light. The purple-black and five colors blended together, creating a strange and magnificent sight.

Ning Mumu's hands didn't stop moving; in fact, they moved even faster. Her eyes, which had just recovered, were incredibly healthy and sparkling, reflecting the kitten's body.

The kitten went from hopping and jumping around to peacefully closing its eyes, quietly accepting the gift of divine light.

The progress was going well, so Ning Mumu withdrew her hand. She was quite skilled at evolving her martial soul. Back in the cultivation world, she often helped her fellow disciples improve their spiritual roots. Now that she was in Douluo Continent, her skills were still there, and Ning Luoluo was young, so it was naturally easy for her. Moreover, Ning Luoluo trusted her completely, making the evolution of her martial soul incredibly smooth.

Now it's just a matter of waiting. How far Ning Luoluo's martial soul can evolve depends on her own abilities and ambitions.

The situation had stabilized, and Ning Mumu couldn't keep an eye on Ning Luoluo indefinitely. She called Dugu Bo over and asked him to watch over Ning Luoluo before heading towards the Nine Heavens of Ice and Fire.

Since waiting was pointless, she might as well refine a few more batches of pills. Besides, the Seven Kill Sword was still soaking in the Ice and Fire Dual Heaven. Ning Mumu was still worried and decided to go check on it, just in case something went wrong.

Sure enough, at the boundary between ice and fire, the Seven Kill Sword had lost some of its silver color, and the blade was coated with a light sheen, no longer as terrifying and sharp as before.

Not bad. Ning Mumu sensed the changes in the Seven Kill Sword, which were developing in a positive direction. She just didn't know how far the sword could evolve. Every sword has its own fortune, so Ning Mumu didn't dwell on it and began to experience the dual sensations of ice and fire.

She had already sent a message to her second uncle through a special method, and presumably Ning Fengzhi would make proper arrangements for Dugu Bo and the Ice and Fire Heaven. Once the sect members arrived, Ning Mumu would leave. She still wanted to investigate the Demon Clan's affairs and perhaps do some travel.

In the next few days, she needs to examine all the spiritual herbs here, write down their alchemy methods and extraction techniques, so that the sect's alchemists can use them. As for the particularly poisonous spiritual herbs, Ning Mumu plans to store them in her spatial storage. Anyway, living things can grow in the spatial storage, it's just that the growth rate isn't as fast as in the Ice and Fire Dual Heaven.

Meanwhile, Soto City

A man and a woman were staying at the Rose Hotel. The girl was pretty and had a great time playing on the large bed; her lovely face could instantly catch anyone's eye. However, the boy next to her wasn't attracted; he was fiddling with something.

Finally, the girl had had enough fun. She sat on the edge of the bed and asked sweetly, "Brother, what are you doing? Why aren't you talking to me?"

Seeing that the girl was angry, the boy immediately put down what he was holding and soothed her, "I was making something good for self-defense, not that I'm ignoring you."

After a pause, the boy continued, "These past few days I've felt uneasy, as if something important has been stolen from me. That's why I wanted to create more things to protect Xiaowu!"

Tang San smiled and patted the girl's head, his expression resolute, "You are my sister, and I will definitely protect you and not let you get hurt."

"Brother~" Xiao Wu's eyes reddened. She had already lost her mother and Er Ming, and had defied the rules of the Star Dou Great Forest to come to human territory. She was so lucky to have met a brother who was devoted to her. She would respect and love Tang San for the rest of her life.

Or rather, once she, Xiao Wu, has set her mind on someone, she won't let go. After six years of living and working together, her feelings for Tang San have become extremely complicated; it seems that sibling affection can no longer satisfy her needs.

Xiao Wu lowered her head, fully enjoying her brother's warmth. Well, her brother had already been so good to her; she couldn't ask for more.

Night deepened, and darkness enveloped the Douluo Continent. Xiao Wu slept peacefully, her head resting on Tang San's lap. But such good days were numbered.

(End of this chapter)