Over the past two years, Wang Chengkun, the father, hasn't slacked off either, and his soul power level has increased from 83 to 84, making him a Soul Douluo.
As for Li Chan, although she only recently became a Soul Douluo, her powerful eighth soul ring and the Brilliant Meditation Technique have brought her close to 82.
After consuming the immortal herbs, their soul power levels should reach 85 and 83 respectively. With the added boost to their talent from the immortal herbs, they should be able to increase their soul power by one level per year without much trouble.
Advancing to the Title Douluo level not only increases strength but also significantly extends a soul master's lifespan.
In the Douluo Continent, becoming a Title Douluo grants a lifespan of three hundred years, and each level of soul power increases this by an additional hundred years. Becoming a level 99 Peerless Douluo would grant at least a thousand years of lifespan.
Of course, this is the ideal lifespan limit. If one were already seventy or eighty years old when they broke through to the Title Douluo level, they wouldn't live that long.
If a Soul Master can become a Title Douluo in their youth and avoids internal injuries, their lifespan is quite long.
However, compared to the lifespan of a Soul Beast, it's far shorter. This is the tragedy of Soul Beasts; even if they survive to a hundred thousand years, they will eventually become Soul Rings. While Soul Beasts are said to have a hundred thousand years of lifespan, this doesn't mean they've actually lived that long. A Soul Beast with a powerful bloodline might not even need a hundred thousand years; it's just the accumulation of Soul Power. But generally speaking, under the same strength, Soul Beasts live much longer than Soul Masters.
Some gods in the God Realm might not even be as old as the million-year-old Deep Sea Demon Whale King!
Looking at the immortal herbs in their hands, Wang Chengkun and Li Chan didn't hesitate. Since their two sons had them, they wouldn't be polite. After Wang Teng told them how to consume the herbs, he left.
It was already evening, the time for daily Soul Power cultivation, and Wang Teng naturally wouldn't waste it. Even with his advantages, his own cultivation was still very important. In the original story, Tang San's ascension to godhood at 25 put considerable pressure on Wang Teng.
As a cheat-like character and a transmigrator, Wang Teng couldn't let Tang San surpass him. Furthermore, Wang Teng wouldn't seek out the divine trials in the future, as he didn't know if the gods would discover his system. For safety's sake, he didn't plan to participate.
Therefore, to quickly increase his soul power level later, he would have to rely on the soul rings of his second martial soul and the Lord's Origin to increase the age of his soul rings and soul bones, thus boosting his soul power.
Moreover, even if the system couldn't provide a method for becoming a god, who says a soul master can't become a god without inheriting a divine position? Even the Sea God could become a god through faith; there's no reason Wang Teng couldn't.
Besides, with such a powerful system, there should be a way to become a god-level powerhouse. Perhaps a first or second awakening of his profession template?
After all, Wang Teng didn't see any awakening skills on Natya's attribute panel. Natya's ninth soul skill, in his previous life's game, was just a common high-level skill, not an awakening skill.
It was probably because his own strength level was insufficient, so it hadn't opened up?
Just as Wang Teng's mental energy was nearing its limit and he was about to go to sleep, two powerful auras emanated from his parents' courtyard.
Clearly, the couple had refined the immortal herb, increasing their soul power level. However, it was already late, so Wang Teng didn't bother to check.
Refining the immortal herb wouldn't go wrong; checking tomorrow would be the same.
...
The next morning, after finishing the dungeon, Wang Teng went to the banquet hall to prepare breakfast.
Just as he was about to sit down at the table, he saw Wang Chengkun with a beaming face and immediately asked,
"Father, what did you gain after consuming the immortal herb?"
"Haha, Teng'er, that immortal herb is truly a wonderful thing! Not only did it raise my soul power level to 85, but it also evolved my martial soul: the Black Iron Armor! It reached the quality of a top-tier martial soul."
As he spoke, Wang Chengkun directly released his martial soul.
Wang Teng's eyes widened in surprise.
Wang Teng knew his father's original martial soul was just a pair of Profound Iron Guanlet. But now, his father's Guanlet martial soul had actually transformed into a full set of Black Iron armor.
At this moment, Wang Chengkun, except for his face, was completely covered in Xuan Iron armor. The difference seemed enormous?
Although the effect of the Qi Rong Tong Tian Chrysanthemum was to cultivate an indestructible body, this effect was too powerful! Originally, only his arms were wrapped in Xuan Iron, but now he had a full set of armor?
Wang Teng guessed that the Xuan Iron arm armor martial soul was more compatible with the attributes of the Qi Rong Tong Tian Chrysanthemum; otherwise, even if it could improve soul power and talent, the martial soul wouldn't evolve.
"Then congratulations, Father. And Mother?"
"Well~"
Hearing Wang Teng's words, Wang Chengkun was a little embarrassed. Last night, his martial soul evolved, and he was overjoyed and extremely proud.
However, Li Chan's Xuan Guang Cross Martial Soul remained unchanged after consuming the Narcissus Jade Bone, while Wang Chengkun looked smug, so she naturally didn't give him a pleasant look.
After all, comparisons are inevitable.
"Alright, I understand. We can only see if there's any other way in the future."
Clearly, her mother's luck was just so-so, and the Narcissus Jade Bone wasn't a good match for her Xuan Guang Cross Martial Soul, preventing it from evolving.
But this was normal; if it weren't for her younger brother Wang Chong's light-attribute Martial Soul, Wang Teng would definitely have given their mother the Holy Light Immortal Epiphyllum.
But with Wang Chong, it was no longer possible. After all, Wang Chong's Martial Soul didn't match other immortal herbs, and compared to those, the Narcissus Jade Bone was more suitable for female Soul Masters.
Fortunately, there was still the Cosmic Soul. Although Wang Teng didn't have one now, it would appear eventually, and they could arrange it for their mother then.
"What level is Mother at now?"
"Her improvement is greater than mine; she's already a level 83 Soul Douluo."
This wasn't unexpected for Wang Teng. After all, Li Chan's eighth soul ring was over 80,000 years old, and with the Radiant Meditation Technique, her soul power was already close to level 82. An increase of more than one level in soul power now was normal.
Wang Teng turned to look at Wang Chong, who was happily eating.
"Little Chong, cultivate diligently. When you become a Great Soul Master, I'll give you something good."
Wang Chong was still young at this time, and the medicinal power of the immortal herb was immense. If he were to absorb it now, Wang Teng estimated that he wouldn't be able to refine it. He decided to wait until Wang Chong advanced to the Great Soul Master level before giving it to him.
"Brother, what good stuff is it?"
"Don't worry about it. Just focus on your cultivation."
"Okay!"
Although he was a little confused, Wang Chong nodded.