Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Su Ming – I Admit I Was a Bit Loud Just Now, Martial Soul Evolution, Ultimate Wood!
[Ding, the host has awakened their Martial Soul. The Diary System is now available for binding. Would the host like to bind it?]
Hearing this voice, Su Ming couldn't help but get excited. A system! Do you know how I've endured these past two and a half years?
"Bind it!"
Su Ming asked in his mind, "System, what functions do you have?"
[Ding! This system is a diary-writing system. As long as the host writes a diary every day, they can receive rewards like soul power, soul ring age, immortal herbs, cultivation techniques, soul bones, resurrection, and more.]
[There's nothing I can't do, only what you can't think of.]
[There is no word limit for the host's daily diary entries, but the more you write, the more abundant the rewards.]
After the system finished speaking, a black diary appeared, semi-transparent, in Su Ming's mind.
Su Ming nodded to himself. As long as he wrote a diary daily, he could become stronger. That practically meant he could take it easy! He just needed to bide his time for a few years, and then, who could challenge him on this continent?
Before he had this system and awakened his Martial Soul, Su Ming's only wish was to live a peaceful life. If he got lucky, maybe marry a decent girl.
But now, with the system in hand, Su Ming's ambitions grew. He wanted to make those beautiful female protagonists from the Douluo Continent his own!
Su Ming asked again, "System, do I write my diary in this black book that appeared in my mind?"
[Ding! Yes, host. You can use your thoughts to write the diary.]
Su Ming thought that was great. Writing on paper was a hassle, and it could easily get seen by others. That would cause unnecessary trouble.
Being able to write in his mind meant he could be as casual as he wanted. He could write whatever he wished—no need to be formal. Perfect!
Now that Su Ming had the system, his thoughts about Blind Duoluo Su Yuntao's invitation had to change.
Before he had the system, Su Ming would have undoubtedly accepted Su Yuntao's offer to join the Spirit Hall. That way, he could get the resources needed for cultivation. Plus, he had a favorable impression of the Spirit Hall since they treated commoners kindly.
But now, with the system, Su Ming didn't want to go to the Spirit Hall too early. He wanted to explore the world outside first. After all, this was now his real world, and he wanted to see if it was the same as the one he knew from his previous life.
Alright, to be honest, if he went to the Spirit Hall now, he wouldn't even get to meet the three beautiful women there. Even with his seventh-level innate soul power, he wouldn't rank high enough. How could he meet someone like Bibi Dong?
It would be better to go outside and meet the female leads. Maybe he could even coax one while they were still young into becoming his wife.
Xiao Wu's legs, Zhu Zhuqing's "big white rabbits," Ning Rongrong's wealth—these were the female leads he could get to know early.
Heh, if he could get them all, life would be perfect!
So, in response to Su Yuntao's invitation, Su Ming slightly bowed his head in apology. "Soul Master, I'm sorry. Right now, I want to explore other places, but I will definitely visit the Spirit Hall later!"
Tang San, who was waiting nearby for his awakening, just glanced at Su Ming and then looked away.
Su Yuntao, on the other hand, was a little surprised. He hadn't expected the young boy before him to refuse.
Old Jack, standing nearby, became anxious. "Su Ming, how can you refuse the Soul Master's invitation? Going to the Spirit Hall is an honor for you! Only there can you fully develop your talents!"
Su Ming merely shook his head in response.
Seeing this, Su Yuntao didn't say anything more. He figured the boy was curious about the outside world and wanted to explore first before going to the Spirit Hall. But the outside world was filled with dangers, and who knew if this boy would survive long enough to make it there? Sigh...
He then turned his attention to the last person, Tang San.
"Your turn."Tang San nodded lightly and, following the procedure, placed his right hand on the blue crystal ball.
Moments later, a Blue Silver Grass appeared in his right hand.
Tang San also felt a strange sensation in his left hand, as if something wanted to emerge. He quickly suppressed it, though his subtle actions didn't escape Su Ming's watchful eyes.
"As expected... Twin Martial Souls!"
Su Yuntao, seeing that the last person also awakened the Blue Silver Grass, shook his head, disappointed.
"Blue Silver Grass, a trash Martial Soul."
Just as Su Yuntao was about to put the crystal ball away, Tang San spoke up.
"Soul Master, could I test my soul power?"
Tang San felt that he was different from others who had awakened Blue Silver Grass. It seemed like he had another Martial Soul. However, with the wisdom of a thirty-something-year-old soul inside, he knew he couldn't reveal this.
Seeing Tang San's determined expression, Su Yuntao finally agreed to let him test his soul power, thinking it would put an end to the boy's hope.
"Alright."
Suddenly, a bright blue light radiated from the crystal ball, even brighter than when Su Ming's wood element glowed.
"Innate full soul power!"
Su Yuntao exclaimed, surprised. He hadn't expected the Blue Silver Grass, a typically trash Martial Soul, to awaken with full innate soul power.
But even with innate full soul power, it was still a shame that his Martial Soul was just Blue Silver Grass...
Shaking his head, Su Yuntao put the crystal ball away. "Such great talent, but what a pity it's wasted on Blue Silver Grass." With that, he turned and left.
Old Jack, however, was overjoyed. He didn't care about any of this. All he knew was that his Holy Spirit Village was about to have two more Soul Masters, which was something to celebrate!
Meanwhile, Su Ming silently mocked, As expected, Blind Douluo. How could ordinary Blue Silver Grass awaken with full innate soul power?
Although Tang San's full soul power was a bit exaggerated, it was mostly due to the benefit of his Mysterious Heaven Technique!
Back home, Su Ming finally asked the system, "System, I didn't get the chance to ask earlier—do I get any kind of beginner's gift pack?"
[Ding! Yes, host. The beginner's gift pack is now being delivered.]
Su Ming: "If I hadn't asked, would you not have given it to me? This system is so stingy!"
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving the beginner's gift pack. Would you like to open it?]
"Yes!"
[Ding! Congratulations to the host. Your wood element Martial Soul has evolved into Ultimate Wood, and your innate soul power has increased to level ten.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining Wood Release (Douluo Version).]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining Mastery of Body Techniques.]
Wow, these rewards are amazing!
Su Ming: "I admit, I may have been a bit loud just now, system."
[Wood Release (Douluo Version): Adapted from the Wood Release of Naruto. It consumes a certain amount of soul power and mental strength, allowing the user to perform various Wood Release techniques, including Wood Locking Wall, Wood Clone, Wood Dragon, Wood Golem, and True Several Thousand Hands (Great Buddha).]
Seeing this Wood Release reward, Su Ming was thrilled. Originally, using jutsu required stamina and mental strength, but the system had adjusted it to consume mental and soul power here.
This meant that as long as he had enough soul power and mental strength, he could use those grand Wood Release techniques—especially the Wood Dragon and Great Buddha—and they would essentially be his self-created soul skills!
Moreover, his Martial Soul's evolution into Ultimate Wood meant that his wood element Martial Soul had become even stronger. It would now suppress all plant-type Martial Souls and give him an edge over most plants!