Under normal circumstances, after using a Martial Soul Avatar, one would enter a period of weakness for a considerable time, and there would also be a cooldown period.
In Qifeng's case, due to excessive damage to himself and his Martial Soul, his period of weakness and recovery would be much longer than ordinary people.
Therefore, Qifeng would never use such methods lightly unless it was a critical moment.
However, based on her insight and understanding of Qifeng, Ye Xiaoxiao found it hard to believe that Quan Yi had actually restored Qifeng's state to before he used his Martial Soul Avatar.
Furthermore, what shocked Ye Xiaoxiao even more was that Quan Yi had easily sent the shattered Qinggang Sword flying with just one punch.
At this moment, she completely understood that the opponent had only been testing their strength from beginning to end, and hadn't been serious at all.
If it hadn't been for Qifeng's actions, trying to threaten Huo Wu, Quan Yi probably wouldn't have ended the battle so quickly.
Thinking of this, Ye Xiaoxiao's tense body completely relaxed, and she said with a relieved smile: "We lost."
As soon as these words came out, the entire tense atmosphere suddenly eased, and a wonderful sense of relief enveloped both sides.
Quan Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Under her mother's call, Ye Lingling replaced her and took over Qifeng.
Ye Xiaoxiao stood up and was about to bow to Quan Yi and Huo Wu, but Quan Yi stopped her.
"Please wait a moment, we can talk about this matter later, there is something more important to do now."
Quan Yi pointed to Qifeng, and everyone noticed that his eyelids were trembling slightly, showing signs of awakening.
As if sensing the gazes around him, after struggling, Qifeng opened his eyes.
"Husband, Dad!"
The two women who loved Qifeng the most surrounded him, embracing his slightly thin body with tears in their smiles.
Qifeng was stunned at first, and then, after looking around, he also gently hugged the two women he loved the most.
"Sorry, I made you worry."
His sharpness was completely restrained, and at this moment, he was no longer just a sharp sword, but a gentle father.
Just as this family was harmonious and enjoying a warm atmosphere, Qifeng's body erupted with a strong wave of soul power.
This change surprised all three of them.
At this time, Quan Yi spoke to remind him: "Why not try to circulate the soul power in your body."
Qifeng and Ye Xiaoxiao looked at each other, their eyes filled with surprise.
Ye Lingling didn't seem to understand, but she knew she couldn't disturb them.
The two women left Qifeng's side, and Qifeng sat down cross-legged and immediately entered meditation mode.
When his consciousness sank into his body, he immediately felt the mental ease and relaxation.
This state of mental fullness had never appeared on him since he had used the Shattered Body into Blades technique, similar to the first time he used his Martial Soul Avatar.
With the help of his full mental power, Qifeng discovered that the soul power filling his body was resonating with his mental power.
Without external guidance, he naturally understood that this was a sign of a breakthrough. He naturally mobilized his soul power with his mental power, bringing the two together.
After completing the breakthrough, the circulation of soul power in Qifeng's body continued to accelerate, and a large amount of soul power condensed in his body, until after circulating for dozens of cycles, this high-speed flowing soul power stabilized.
After consolidating his cultivation, Qifeng opened his eyes and saw his tearful wife, and a look of distress appeared on his face.
"Mom, Dad, what's wrong with you? Isn't a level breakthrough something to celebrate?"
Ye Lingling, who didn't know the reason, was confused by the expressions of the two.
Qifeng looked at his daughter dotingly and explained: "Lingling, in fact, my level has been stagnant at the seventy-ninth rank for more than three years.
At first, we thought it was because my accumulation was not enough, but later, we discovered that it was because my soul had suffered irreparable damage, causing my mental power to never be able to meet the needs of a breakthrough.
That is to say, I would never have been able to break through to Soul Douluo.
However, now, your friend has helped me completely repair the damaged soul, allowing my body to return to its most complete state.
This is also the most crucial reason why I can break through to Soul Douluo."
Ye Lingling looked at her parents, who had kept such a major matter from her, feeling both angry and distressed.
Ye Xiaoxiao held her daughter's hand and said with tears in her voice: "Your father is the strongest protector in the history of our Ye family, both in terms of talent and strength.
Especially the combination of Martial Soul Avatar and the sixth soul skill, Shattered Body into Blades, allows him to possess the strength to not fear any Soul Douluo.
However, power that exceeds one's own limit of tolerance inevitably comes with a price.
We later discovered that Martial Soul shattering would cause defects in the soul, and although my Nine Heart Begonia can heal the body, it cannot repair the soul.
It is because of this reason that the bottleneck that could have been broken through became an insurmountable chasm.
Originally, the two of us had given up all hope on this, but your friend filled in this huge chasm."
Ye Xiaoxiao looked at Quan Yi gratefully, and bowed to thank him with Ye Lingling: "Thank you for your kindness, you are the benefactor of our Ye family, we will never forget this great kindness."
Qifeng also stood beside his family and bowed to Quan Yi:
"We lost this duel.
Now that the victory or defeat has been decided, our Ye family will naturally keep its promise."
Ye Xiaoxiao raised her head and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said to Quan Yi with a solemn and serious expression: "I, Ye Xiaoxiao, on behalf of the Nine Heart Begonia Ye family, pledge allegiance to the Quan and Huo families."
At the call of the clan leader, the three of them knelt down on one knee at the same time, bowing before Quan Yi with the family's most supreme etiquette.
Quan Yi did not stop this, nor could he stop it, because that would mean that he refused the other party's allegiance.
For the kneeling ceremony of allegiance, Quan Yi and Huo Wu joined hands and stepped forward, replying in unison: "I, Quan Yi (Huo Wu), on behalf of the Quan (Huo) families, accept the Ye family's joining."
With this oath, the Ye family completely belonged to the allied forces.
Ending the solemn oath, Quan Yi was then able to raise his hand to lift the three of them up.
He said seriously: "Now that we have become allies, we are one family.
Kneeling and bowing is enough for once, don't do it like this again in the future."
The three of them, who were gently lifted up by Quan Yi, felt a strange feeling in their hearts when they saw Quan Yi's pupils, which were unusually bright even at night.
Ye Xiaoxiao stared at Quan Yi for a long time, sighing: "You are really an incredible child."
He smiled inexplicably, "The matter is settled, it's time to go back."
