Xia Tian's second Martial Soul—the Magic Wand—was not the exact physical one he used in his past life, but a manifestation that looked identical to it.
Perhaps this wand form best suited Xia Tian's essence.
The theory that a Spirit Master's Martial Soul originates from their bloodline and soul was now verified by Xia Tian.
The Cicada Martial Soul originated from the bloodline, while the Magic Wand Martial Soul originated from the soul.
Xia Tian had ideas to research whether this was true for the natives of the Douluo Continent, but unfortunately, there were no research "consumables" available for the time being.
Although the wand was a Martial Soul, its essence and effect were the same as the wands Xia Tian crafted.
The wand Xia Tian made in his past life used Voldemort's spine and nerves.
He once obtained one of Voldemort's Horcruxes, gathered the materials, and conveniently resurrected a Voldemort to use for research.
Then he was surprised to discover that the resurrected Voldemort actually possessed the traits of a magical creature.
So, he attempted to craft Voldemort into a magic wand.
The combination of the spine and nerves proved to be the most excellent.
Speaking of the essence of a magic wand, it is a tool that can conduct magic power. Since wizards can awaken magic, why can't they be used to make wands?
This was the result of Xia Tian's research—one of the Twelve Uses of Wizards.
Using Voldemort to make a wand was even more effective than using an ordinary wizard.
Moreover, the wand could be seen as a new Horcrux for Voldemort, capable of sealing his soul within.
So, Xia Tian used the Imperius Curse to control Voldemort's fragmented soul and sealed him into the wand to serve as the wand's "Artifact Spirit."
Possessing a wand with an Artifact Spirit not only reduced consumption for the user and amplified the power of spells during battle, but could even allow the wand to fight automatically after storing magic power.
For example, casting the Killing Curse by itself.
Unfortunately, Voldemort's soul did not exist within Xia Tian's Magic Wand Martial Soul.
"But the trait of being able to contain a soul has been preserved. Perhaps I can find a valuable soul to fill the wand and serve as its Artifact Spirit." Xia Tian had an idea.
Xia Tian learned the craft of wand-making from Ollivander.
Xia Tian beat Ollivander for three days before Ollivander finally relented and asked, "What do you want to do? Just say it!"
Then Xia Tian expressed his desire to learn wand-making, and Ollivander dared not refuse.
Recalling the past, Xia Tian unconsciously stroked the infinity symbol at the base of the wand.
The infinity symbol at the bottom was Xia Tian's exclusive mark.
Every person sent to "ascend" by Xia Tian would have this mark carved on their forehead or chest.
This mark symbolized infinite magic power, an infinite future, and... infinite life!
These were the three ultimate goals Xia Tian had always pursued!
He feared weakness, so he pursued magic power;
He feared stagnation, so he pursued the future;
He feared death, so he pursued eternal life.
Xia Tian was not a saint; he also had things he feared and things he coveted.
But unlike others, Xia Tian was willing to share.
Let the strong lead the others to become strong!
First, make one magician strong—that is, Xia Tian himself—and then Xia Tian would give back to the world, allowing everyone to enjoy the taste of magic.
Thus, he initiated the Magical Ascension Plan.
Unfortunately, no one understood him.
But it didn't matter. Xia Tian would forgive them and personally guide them to ascend.
Only a minority failed to ascend. In fact, at that time, most people succeeded in ascending.
Shaking his head, Xia Tian ended his reminiscence and began to study his two Martial Souls, planning his future goals and path.
In the Harry Potter world, achieving eternal life was extremely difficult.
But the Douluo Continent was different. As long as one became a God, there was a real chance for eternal life!
"Then let's set a small goal: become a God first."
"Of the three known locations for becoming a God... The Angel God seat in Spirit Hall is out of consideration because I don't have the Seraphim Martial Soul. However, I wonder if I can awaken a Seraphim Martial Soul after seizing a bloodline."
"The Asura God seat in the City of Slaughter is worth a try. I just don't know if I can also attempt the Rakshasa God seat in the same location. However, the King of Slaughter and Bibi Dong are problems."
"Finally, Sea God Island. I also have a certain chance. However, the important item for the Sea God's inheritance is in the Heaven Dou Empire. This requires some scheming."
Thinking it over, obtaining a God seat was never simple.
What Xia Tian could do was to develop as much as possible, and the speed had to be fast—faster than Tang San.
Otherwise, once the protagonist Tang San appeared, variables might arise.
And to develop, he had to cultivate both Martial Souls.
Xia Tian was naturally clear on the cultivation method for Twin Martial Souls.
For these two lives, Xia Tian had to thank that ordinary otaku life in his first incarnation.
Otakus are the best!
Because Xia Tian had read the original work, many problems that were difficult for locals were not problems for him at all.
The cultivation of Twin Martial Souls, simply put, is to first cultivate the first Martial Soul, then improve one's physique, and then cultivate the second Martial Soul.
The simplest way to improve physique is to absorb high-quality Spirit Bones all over the body.
This way, a Spirit Master can withstand the pressure brought to the body by two Martial Souls and eighteen Spirit Rings.
As long as the physique is strong enough, there is no problem with the second Martial Soul absorbing nine 100,000-year Spirit Rings.
Xia Tian decided to cultivate "Yao Lao," the mutated Cicada Martial Soul, first.
On one hand, it was because Xia Tian's Spirit Master data registered at Spirit Hall recorded the Cicada Martial Soul.
On the other hand, it was because the Magic Wand Martial Soul could exert some power even without Spirit Rings.
As Xia Tian flicked the wand in his hand, a mop pointed at by the wand flew up. This was the Levitation Charm.
"Beautiful silent casting. Ten points to Slytherin~"
"However... this can't be called magic anymore. It should be called a Self-Created Soul Skill!"
Utilizing mental power and following the feeling of casting spells, Xia Tian consumed Soul Power to replicate the magic.
But on the Douluo Continent, this way of exerting power should be called a Self-Created Soul Skill.
To be precise, it was a Martial Soul Exclusive Self-Created Soul Skill. Similar to the Great Sumeru Hammer of the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, or the Dragonification of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
It was restricted by the Martial Soul.
After putting away the Magic Wand Martial Soul, Xia Tian couldn't even perform wandless magic.
Moreover, with Xia Tian's current half-rank of Soul Power, he couldn't cast many spells, and he couldn't use high-power spells at all.
"The rules of the world have limited my talent," Xia Tian sighed.
But he had always liked breaking rules.
He could try slowly in the future; there was no rush.
Next, Xia Tian tried again and successfully summoned both Martial Souls together.
Xia Tian smiled faintly, "The usage of power is common in certain aspects."
As a Dueling Master, Xia Tian could hold a wand in each hand and cast two spells simultaneously.
That's what a genius is like. Any outrageous thing is just a technique to a genius.
Besides, the Douluo Continent would have methods to use two Martial Souls together in the future; it wasn't impossible to develop.
Twin Martial Soul Spirit Masters can summon two Martial Souls to fight simultaneously, which greatly improves their combat power. However, this is an operation exclusive to Tool Spirit Masters. Beast Spirit Masters cannot undergo Martial Soul Possession with two Martial Souls at the same time.
Xia Tian wanted to try the power of the Cicada Martial Soul first, but found that the Cicada Martial Soul could not perform Martial Soul Possession, which stunned him.
He tapped the Cicada Martial Soul with his wand, studied it for a moment, and made a judgment.
"I see. Yao Lao isn't a simple Beast Martial Soul, but a Summoning-type Beast Martial Soul!"
The most representative Summoning-type Beast Martial Soul is Luo San Pao.
Actually, summoning abilities exist in many Spirit Masters. For example, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass can also continuously summon Blue Silver Grass to fight.
Xia Tian's Cicada Martial Soul ended up in a situation similar to Luo San Pao during the mutation process.
Only one can be summoned separately, and Martial Soul Possession is impossible.
The difference is that the Cicada Martial Soul has a very weak self-consciousness and doesn't have a physical entity like Luo San Pao.
"And given the Cicada's size, it can't take the path of the Assault System. But since there is a seed of time-space power inside the Cicada, the Control System or Support System paths would suit it better."