Douluo Continent: The Real World

The sun had barely risen over the horizon when Yu Tianyan, a bright-eyed child with a knack for both trouble and learning, stood in his room, clutching a small orb of swirling lightning in his palm. Blue and purple sparks danced around him, illuminating the walls with an ethereal glow.

"Sister," he called out, excitement and uncertainty mingling in his voice, "my martial spirit is very strange!"

The moment the words left his lips, a violent thunder crackled in the air, reverberating through the house. Liu Erlong, his older sister and a renowned soul master, rushed in, her hair fluttering wildly as if caught in a storm. Her eyes widened at the sight, and her heart raced with a mix of pride and concern.

If that thunder was unleashed, any soul masters below the third ring would likely suffer serious injuries from the lightning unless they possessed a second soul skill designed specifically for defense against such power. After all, few would think to dedicate their abilities to warding off thunder.

"Xiao Yan," she said, her voice steady despite the chaos, "this is incredible! Your martial soul must have mutated. This level of lightning can only be wielded by a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex soul master after reaching the fourth ring."

Yu Tianyan fell silent, his mind racing with thoughts. He had always been aware of his peculiar talent, yet he felt an unsettling truth linger at the back of his mind. He had always assumed his fire martial soul was all he could cultivate, a singular path he was destined to follow. But now, this mutation had him questioning everything he thought he knew.

"But sister," he said, brow furrowed in contemplation, "when I awakened my martial soul, I felt something else. It was like... like I heard a dragon's roar."

He clenched his fist, and the violent lightning flickered out, leaving the room bathed in the warm light of morning once again.

"Long Yin," Liu Erlong exclaimed, her excitement palpable. "You heard a dragon's roar? Are you certain?"

When a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex spirit awakens, it is often accompanied by the sound of a dragon's roar. Liu Erlong knew this well; her own Fire Dragon spirit had awakened in a similar manner. Her eyes glimmered with hope and curiosity as she leaned closer to him.

"Xiao Yan, do you have any idea what this could mean?"

Yu Tianyan nodded slowly, suddenly feeling a rush of determination. "Does it mean I could have a stronger martial spirit than I thought? That I might evolve?"

Liu Erlong chuckled softly, sensing the energy radiating from her brother. "You are indeed born extraordinary, and you might just be correct in your assumptions. But let me explain a story from our family. Once, there was a spirit master from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex clan who, upon awakening his martial spirit, also felt a surge of thunder and lightning. However, unlike you, his innate spirit power was only level 5. They dismissed him as a failure, claiming he was not truly a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex spirit master. But after decades of relentless training, he returned to his clan as a Soul King. Although his spirit rings were modest, his martial spirit had evolved into the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex. You have been reading since you were three and have devoured every book available at the Blue Tyrannosaurus Academy and across Tiandou City. With your innate talents, this mutation could hold great significance."

The idea of soul evolution resonated within Yu Tianyan, and he could hardly contain his excitement. He took a sip from Liu Erlong's teacup, lost in thought.

"Soul Evolution," he murmured. "That's it! He must have absorbed the soul rings of sub-dragon soul beasts, right?"

The older sister watched him thoughtfully, noting the spark of understanding in his eyes. "Exactly! Different spirit rings can lead to unique benefits and evolutions for martial spirits. The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex martial spirit specifically absorbs dragon or sub-dragon spirit rings. To validate his existence, that spirit master chose soul rings from sub-dragon soul beasts. When he absorbed the second ring, his martial spirit began to evolve into the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex."

Yu Tianyan felt the weight of her words, his mind spinning with possibilities. He had been immersed in books ever since his childhood, feeding his insatiable curiosity. Under Liu Erlong's mentorship, he had even read Yu Xiaogang's "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Spirits." Initially, he respected the work, convinced that knowledge held true power. Yet as he analyzed the theories presented, he began to question their validity.

"Can a plant-type martial spirit absorb an animal-type spirit ring? Isn't it absurd to even consider that?" he muttered under his breath.

Liu Erlong chuckled softly at his contemplative nature, the fierce determination behind his youthful eyes igniting a protective instinct within her. "What do you want to choose, pure lightning martial spirit or evolving toward the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex? You have innate full soul power; we can seek soul rings right now."

At that moment, Yu Tianyan felt a swell of resolve. "Of course, I want to evolve! But let's set off tomorrow. I need to check some information first."

"What information?" Liu Erlong raised an eyebrow, curious.

"I have a special idea that I want to explore," he admitted, his tone playful. "Given the unique nature of my martial soul, I believe there may be different possibilities. Your expertise can only take me so far."

She frowned, pretending to be angry, and then lightly hit him on the shoulder. "You little brat! Think you know more than your sister because you've read a few books?"

"Ouch!" he exclaimed, holding his shoulder dramatically.

Liu Erlong's expression softened. "You think you can just brush me off like that? I might have to put you in your place!"

Yu Tianyan's laughter echoed in the room, filling it with warmth. "It's all in good fun, sister! Have you heard of the Extreme Flow Soul Master?"

"Extreme Flow?" Liu Erlong's curiosity piqued, and her irritation faded away. "What are you getting at?"

Yu Tianyan paused, a smirk creeping onto his face. "What if we combined the concepts of speed and lightning? Imagine a martial spirit that harnesses the speed of lightning with the raw power of a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex!"

"Now that's an interesting idea!" Liu Erlong's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. "If we can manage to find a suitable soul ring, the combination could be devastating! We should start researching the possible attributes of sub-dragon soul beasts!"

As they delved into their brainstorming session, the room filled with ideas and laughter. The day passed swiftly as Yu Tianyan and Liu Erlong mapped out their plans, envisioning the future of his martial spirit and what it could become.