Douluo Continent: The original Yu Xiaogang brutally defeats Tang San at the start.

Carrying a vast amount of immortal items looted from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, as well as precious medicinal herbs "gifted" by Dugu Bo, Lin Yuan returned to Shrek Academy in a low-key manner.

He didn't make a fuss, but told Flanders and the others that he had gone out to investigate and had gained some new theoretical insights, and that he needed to go into seclusion for a while.

Flander and the others were already used to Lin Yuan's behavior as a "theoretical fanatic," and simply told him to take care of his health before letting him be.

As Lin Yuan walked towards his private meditation room and closed the door, the peace and humility on his face vanished, replaced by an indescribable sharpness and anticipation.

He could clearly "see" the energy changes within his body, which were composed of a massive amount of divine medicinal power.

His soul power level remained firmly stuck at the bottleneck of level 40, without any change.

However, the "quality" and "quantity" of his soul power have undergone earth-shattering changes. If the soul power of an ordinary level 40 Soul Master is a small stream, then the soul power in his body is a mighty, surging river! Its purity and depth are probably unmatched even by some level 50 or 60 Soul Kings or Soul Emperors.

This is the terrifying power that a Celestial Grade item brings!

However, all of this is just an appetizer.

The real core change came from his martial soul—the Luo Sanpao martial soul, which was once hailed as a "useless martial soul"!

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The back mountain of the academy serves as a simulated cultivation environment.

The area is lush with vegetation, birdsong, and fragrant flowers, simulating the ecological environment of the outer perimeter of the Starry Sky Forest to the greatest extent possible.

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, his mind as calm as still water.

Finally, he slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

"Come out, my companion."

With a thought, his soul power surged forth like a tide.

"Roar~"

With a familiar, slightly naive shout, Luo Sanpao's figure appeared.

But this time, its appearance was completely different from the past.

Its body, which originally resembled a pug, began to tremble violently and uncontrollably the moment it appeared, as if some primordial beast was about to awaken within it.

Even more strangely, the golden patterns that had appeared on its body surface due to absorbing the Blue Silver Emperor's life crystals had become clearer and more dazzling than ever before! These patterns were no longer inanimate objects, but rather seemed to come alive, slowly moving across its skin. With each movement, its aura became more solidified.

Even a faint, majestic, and noble aura of dragon power began to emanate from it.

Although the dragon's might was still very weak, some insects and small beasts in the simulated cultivation environment seemed to have encountered a natural enemy, and they all fled in panic, forming a small "vacuum" zone.

"Teacher, your Luo Sanpao...it...it seems to have changed?"

Xiao Wu walked over with light steps, circling around Luo Sanpao who was trembling violently, and looked him over curiously.

As a 100,000-year-old soul beast, her perception of aura is far more acute than that of human soul masters.

She could clearly sense that Luo Sanpao at this moment was completely different from how he was a few days ago!

Lin Yuan slowly withdrew his martial spirit, and Luo Sanpao transformed into a stream of light and entered his body.

His face remained calm, but his heart was in turmoil as he rapidly communicated with the system.

"System, check the Martial Soul status."

[Ding! The status of the host's martial soul "Luo Sanpao" is as follows:]

[Martial Soul Name: Luo Sanpao (Malignant Mutation)]

Current evolution level: 50%

[Evolutionary Path: Holy Dragon of Light]

[Note: Due to the host's absorption of a massive amount of celestial herbs, the martial soul bloodline has received extreme nourishment and has reached the critical point for its first evolution.]

[Note: To complete the first formal evolution, you will need to consume 50000 points to "abuse Tang San" in the final bloodline activation and form reshaping.]

Sure enough!

Lin Yuan understood. The massive amount of immortal ingredients from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well had directly catalyzed Luo Sanpao's evolutionary potential to a critical point. Now, everything was ready, except for the crucial boost of points.

Without any hesitation, Lin Yuan immediately opened his points panel and began to calculate all his assets.

[Host: Lin Yuan]

[Points remaining after defeating Tang San: 65200 points]

A string of clear numbers lay quietly on the panel, radiating an alluring glow.

Since transmigrating to this world, he has meticulously planned and swindled, "stealing" a large number of points from Tang San. Especially at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he not only stole the immortal opportunity that should have belonged to Tang San, but also made him taste unprecedented despair and powerlessness. That time, he directly gained a huge sum of 15,000 points!

Although during this period, in order to intercept Tang San's mother's Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone, he spent 5000 points to purchase a "Bloodline Extraction Card"; and spent some more in bits and pieces to track Dugu Bo's whereabouts and exchange for antidote pills and other items.

But right now, his points balance is still a whopping 65,200!

The evolution cost is 50,000 points...

That's more than enough! More than enough!

Looking at the evolution cost of "50000", Lin Yuan's eyes shone with unprecedented determination and fervor.

Luo Sanpao!

This being, known as a "useless martial spirit," is a nightmare that haunted the theoretical master Yu Xiaogang for half his life!

From today onwards, it will undergo a true and earth-shattering transformation in his hands!

"Tang San, oh Tang San..."

A cold smile curled at the corners of Lin Yuan's lips.

"You would never have dreamed that the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, which you painstakingly planned and regarded as the greatest opportunity of your life, would ultimately become the last and most crucial piece of the puzzle on my path of martial soul evolution."

He could almost clearly imagine the incredible expression on the face of that boy, whose heart was filled with jealousy and resentment, when he saw his own useless martial spirit, which he and his teacher Yu Xiaogang had deemed "worse than pigs and dogs," evolve into a true, sacred dragon soaring through the heavens!

Will that seemingly serious face be distorted by extreme shock?

Will those self-important eyes turn bloodshot with unbelievable jealousy?

He was really looking forward to it.

"It's time."

Lin Yuan slowly stood up, collected all his thoughts, turned around and gave a gentle smile to Xiao Wu, who was still curiously looking at him and seemed to want to ask him something.

"Xiao Wu, I think I've just had a new inspiration. I need to go back and consolidate it immediately. It might take a day or two, so I won't be able to practice with you."

"Okay! Brother Yuan, don't worry! I'll protect you and make sure no one disturbs you!" Xiao Wu immediately nodded obediently, clenched her little fist, and made a serious promise.

Lin Yuan affectionately patted her head, turned around, and strode towards his private quiet room.

"Bang."

The heavy stone door slowly closed, cutting off all light and sound from the outside world.

Inside the quiet room, absolute darkness and silence prevailed.

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, and in the darkness, his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, like two burning stars.

He took a deep breath and adjusted himself to an unprecedented peak.

Then, with unwavering resolve, he issued the final instruction to the system.

"System! Consume 50,000 points. Initiate Martial Soul Evolution immediately!"

He wanted to show the entire Douluo Continent what a true miracle really is!

What truly makes someone turn lead into gold?

"A level 29 trash Soul Master? That's Yu Xiaogang's past."

"And his so-called 'failed mutation' martial spirit, from this day forward, will look down upon all living beings as a divine dragon!"