r18novel Chapter 4 Beneath the Crabapple Blossoms, Life Never Ends!
Chapter 4 Beneath the Crabapple Blossoms, Life Never Ends!
Yu Yuanzhen's eyes widened, and he held his breath.
Ye Rou'er and Ye Lingling also subconsciously raised their heads.
Firefly also curiously raised her head, after all, she was really looking forward to this celestial review.
【TOP9: Nine-Heart Begonia!】
[Reason for inclusion: Miracle of immortality, wide-ranging healing, the flower of life!]
boom!
The moment those four words appeared, the plaza of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan fell into a deathly silence.
Yu Yuanzhen's expression froze. The grand words he had prepared were stuck in his throat, unable to be swallowed or spat out, and his face instantly turned a deep purplish-red.
"Nine...Nine-Heart Begonia?!"
An elder cried out, his voice sharp and distorted.
"How could it be the Nine-Hearted Begonia?! That support martial soul, passed down through a single lineage and almost extinct? Why is it ranked ahead of my Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex?!"
"Is this canopy blind?!"
Anger, shame, and disbelief spread throughout the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan.
They, the number one beast spirit in the world, actually lost to a support type that can only heal? And it's a support type ranked ahead of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
This is utterly humiliating for their offensive style!
Meanwhile, at the Ye residence.
Ye Rou'er stared at the four gleaming characters on the sky, completely stunned as if struck by lightning.
"Ninth...we are...the ninth?"
She couldn't believe her eyes.
That cursed martial spirit, that family destined to decline, actually surpassed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and climbed to ninth place on the Heavenly List.
For the first time, a fierce ripple appeared in Ye Lingling's usually cold and aloof eyes.
As she gazed at the exquisite crabapple blossom slowly unfolding in the sky, a long-suppressed emotion seemed to burst forth from her heart.
The sky paid no heed to the shock and bewilderment of the world. The golden words continued to emerge, beginning to write the legend and... tragedy of the Nine-Hearted Begonia.
[Martial Soul Analysis: Nine-Hearted Begonia]
It doesn't have as many support skills as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda; it only has one soul skill.
No matter how many spirit rings it has, or how high its spirit power level is, its spirit skill will always be the same—a wide-area, group-wide healing skill!
[As long as the soul power endures, life continues.]
[As long as she has a breath left, the Nine-Hearted Begonia can defy fate and forcibly keep people in the mortal world!]
Seeing this domineering evaluation, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disciples, who were originally shouting, gradually quieted down.
It has only one Soul Skill.
But this one soul skill was perfected.
Above the sky, the once soft and vibrant pink petals suddenly turned melancholic. The golden words seemed to be twisted by some invisible force, turning into a blood-red hue. Lines of heartbreaking pronouncements ruthlessly revealed the cruel truth behind the beauty of the Nine-Heart Begonia.
[The downsides and the curse: Two flowers bloom, destined to kill each other!]
The Nine-Hearted Begonia is a lineage passed down through a single individual. At any given time, only two Nine-Hearted Begonia Soul Masters can exist.
Only when one of them perishes can the nutrients of death nourish new buds, allowing the next awakened one to be born.
This is the curse of the martial spirit, and also the balance of the heavens.
[Commentary: It is a miracle that defies life and death, therefore the price must be paid with one's life.]
With the appearance of these few lines, the entire Douluo Continent seemed to be plunged into a grand sorrow.
People who were initially shocked by the Nine-Heart Begonia's power over the Seven-Treasure Glazed Pagoda now felt only endless regret and sympathy as they looked at the bloody rules.
"That's too cruel..."
Inside the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, a young female student covered her mouth, her eyes red-rimmed.
"Does this mean that to awaken a child's martial spirit, one must wait for the death of an elder? This kind of inheritance is practically paving the way with the blood and flesh of loved ones!"
"No wonder the Ye family has always been small in number, no wonder such a heaven-defying martial spirit has never formed a large force on the continent."
An elderly Soul Master sighed deeply, his cloudy eyes flashing with complex emotions.
"If this Nine-Heart Begonia could have hundreds or even thousands of disciples like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda... then what would become of the Three Upper Sects? The entire war system of the Douluo Continent would probably be rewritten!"
This idea, like a seed, was deeply planted in everyone's heart.
If there were no limit to the number of Nine-Heart Begonias, they would be a true immortal army!
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's support is strong, it's useless if the person dies, no matter how high the amplification is.
But the Nine-Heart Begonia is something that can snatch people back from the clutches of death!
Just as everyone was immersed in this "what if" fantasy and the bleak reality, the scene on the screen suddenly changed.
The somber atmosphere was instantly dispelled by a chilling aura!
【Nine-Heart Begonia - Practical Exercise】
The scene depicts a dark and desolate wasteland.
The dark, surging tide of beasts, like a black tsunami, swept towards the human defenses.
The deafening roar and the earth-shaking sound, even through the sky, terrified countless civilians, turning them pale and making their legs go weak.
The defensive line was crumbling, and human soul masters suffered heavy casualties, their blood staining every inch of the land.
Severed limbs and broken arms flew everywhere, and desperate cries of agony echoed through the sky.
Just as the defensive line was about to collapse, a figure slowly rose into the air.
It was an old woman dressed in plain clothes, with a kind face, but nine breathtaking soul rings pulsating around her body!
Two yellow, two purple, and five black!
A Nine-Hearted Begonia of Title Douluo level!
She simply raised her hand, and her only soul skill was suddenly activated.
In an instant, a gigantic begonia flower, obscuring the sky, bloomed over the battlefield.
Pinkish-white light cascaded down like a waterfall, and countless crystal-clear petals, like elves, merged into the bodies of tens of thousands of Soul Masters below.
A miracle happened.
The Soul Master, whose abdomen was torn open and whose intestines were ruptured, had his wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and was restored to normal in the blink of an eye;
The warrior, who had been exhausted of his soul power and collapsed to the ground, instantly regained his rosy complexion and gripped his weapon tightly again.
Even those wounded who had just breathed their last and whose souls had not yet completely dissipated, suddenly opened their eyes and let out a roar of relief after surviving a catastrophe, all thanks to this immense life force!
"kill--!!"
The army, which was on the verge of collapse, transformed into a tireless and fearless torrent of steel at this moment, forcefully pushing back against the beast tide!
As long as that old woman is still standing, as long as that crabapple blossom is still blooming, this army will never die!
This scene deeply shocked every living being on Douluo Star.
This is the Nine-Heart Begonia!
That's the confidence behind ranking ninth!
It doesn't require fancy skills; it just needs you to survive!
……
Starry Sky Forest, Core Area, Lake of Life.
This place is forbidden to humans, but a paradise for spirit beasts. A rich life force transforms into mist, shrouding this mysterious lake.
On a blue stone by the lake sat a woman dressed in a long turquoise dress.
She was stunningly beautiful, with a gentle and noble demeanor, as if she were nature's most perfect masterpiece.
Behind her, a pair of enormous emerald-colored phantom wings could be vaguely seen.
She is Bi Ji, ranked fourth among the Ten Ferocious Beasts. Her true form is an Emerald Swan, and she is also the most powerful healing-type soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Looking at the "miracle" in the sky that amazed humanity, Brigitte's emerald-like eyes only flashed with a faint smile, without much emotion.
"The Nine-Heart Begonia... does indeed have some intricacies."
Brigitte parted her lips slightly, her voice soft and melodious, yet carrying a pride that came from the depths of her blood, "To achieve this level of group healing with a mortal body is indeed worthy of this ninth ranking."
She stretched out her slender fingers and gently touched the surface of the lake. Ripples of green spread out, and the withered grass and trees around her instantly sprouted tender green buds, bursting with vitality.
"It's a pity, humans are just humans after all."
Brigitte shook her head slightly, a graceful and confident smile curving her lips.
"If we're talking about healing abilities and control over life, then my Emerald Swan clan is truly the darling of heaven and earth. This Nine-Heart Begonia, though powerful, is forcibly prolonging its life by overdrawing its soul power, while we, on the other hand, bestow life."
She looked up at the sky, her eyes revealing a hint of regret, but also a hint of relief.
"It seems that no one in the human world has ever inherited the Emerald Swan Martial Soul."
Brigitte knew that the Emerald Swan's healing power was even more domineering than that of the Nine Heart Begonia. It could not only heal injuries, but also restore one's original essence, and even soothe a raging soul.
"Perhaps in those distant ancient times, humanity became aware of the terror of this power."
Brigitte chuckled softly, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.
"If humans possessed the Emerald Swan Martial Soul, their efficiency in hunting soul beasts would likely increase tenfold. Perhaps it was because it was too extraordinary that it incurred the jealousy of the heavens, or perhaps its inheritance was deliberately erased by some force..."
"But it's fine this way."
She stood up, her green skirt fluttering in the wind, her gaze fixed on the terrifying presence deep within the forest.
"As long as this power remains in the hands of our soul beasts, this Star Dou Great Forest will never truly fall."
As Brigitte's whisper faded, the image of the Nine-Heart Begonia on the sky slowly faded away.
The awe-inspiring image of the undead army has vanished, leaving behind only endless imagination and a deep sense of awe for that tragic family.
Immediately afterwards, the sky shook again, the golden light converged once more, and everyone's breathing became rapid.
The tenth place is the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.
The ninth place is the Nine-Heart Begonia.
With two top-tier support martial souls making the list one after another, what's next...?
[Top Ten Martial Souls in Douluo Continent]
【TOP8——】
Inside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Yuanzhen's palms were already drenched in sweat. His eyes were fixed on the number that was about to appear, and his heart was pounding wildly.
"It has to be...it has to be us!"