MTLNOVEL Chapter 258: **Chapter 258: Divine Means**
**Chapter 258: Divine Means**
What puzzled Tang Yuehua the most was how the owner of this diary knew her deepest secret—her love for her second brother.
This was a secret she had hidden in her heart for years. Neither her father nor her two brothers had any inkling of it.
How does this Zhao Ling know? she wondered. He's not some worm living in her stomach, so how could he have uncovered her biggest secret?
The name "Zhao Ling" echoed in her mind. Zhao Ling… Demon Suppressing Douluo Zhao Ling…
Her brows furrowed. Could it be a coincidence? Was the owner of the diary and the famous Demon Suppressing Douluo one and the same?
The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. The diary explicitly stated that Zhao Ling was a Titled Douluo with a soul power of level 98. If it wasn't him, what were the odds of another person sharing the same name and having such power?
It must be him, she concluded.
Tang Yuehua felt a mix of frustration and embarrassment. This Demon Suppressing Douluo has the gall to spy on her, a weak woman, and even write about it so boldly. How shameless can he get?
She began to suspect that Zhao Ling had long been watching her and might have infiltrated the Haotian Sect without anyone noticing.
But why? She could only think of one reason: He must be coveting my beauty.
Tang Yuehua had heard the rumors—Zhao Ling was not only immensely powerful but also incredibly handsome. A far cry from her brothers. But he had a major flaw: his insatiable lust.
It was said that he held an engagement ceremony with the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall and another woman on the same day five years ago. Even after having two fiancées, he was rumored to have several confidantes.
Where does he get the audacity? Tang Yuehua thought bitterly. Does he think every woman in the world is dying to revolve around him?
She snorted inwardly. 'If I ever meet him, I'll make sure to sneer at him. Does he really think being handsome and strong is enough to make me fall in love? Dream on!'
Unless,She mused sarcastically, 'he fits my exact aesthetic preferences, remains loyal, and truly loves me without being fickle or having outside affairs.'
Tang Yuehua continued reading the diary, growing more annoyed by Zhao Ling's remarks.
He had called her brother Tang Hao "trash" and unworthy of being called a super genius. While she knew her brother wasn't perfect, he was still several years younger than Zhao Ling. What gave him the right to insult him?
And what's this about her having poor taste? According to him, she should admire him instead of her brother?
She scoffed. If he has the guts, he can show up in front of her. She'll tell him to his face how ridiculous he is. She'll verbally shred him to pieces.
Tang Yuehua's thoughts turned fiery. Why doesn't he just go to the sky and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun? Or dive underwater to kiss a turtle?
The more she read, the angrier she became. Zhao Ling even claimed her second brother wasn't a sister-con and wouldn't reciprocate her feelings.
How would he know? He's not her second brother!
Zhao Ling's diary further revealed that Ah Yin, the woman Tang Hao loved, was now his (Zhao Ling's) wife. This made Tang Yuehua furious.
How absurd! she thought. With a sister as beautiful as her, do you think her brother's taste would ever be that bad?
Her frustrations mounted, but she also knew her limitations. If she ever met Zhao Ling, her scolding would be more bark than bite. After all, she couldn't even come close to matching his strength.
Just as Tang Yuehua reached out to close the diary copy, it unexpectedly closed on its own. Three lines of text appeared on its cover:
[First Reward: Lifespan +30 years, aging speed -10%. The reward has been unlocked and will be issued shortly.]
[Second Reward: Lifespan +50 years, cultivation aptitude enhanced by 10%. The reward has been unlocked and will be issued shortly.]
[Third Reward: Lifespan +70 years, all spirit ring skill power enhanced by 10%. The reward has been unlocked and will be issued shortly.]
Tang Yuehua was stunned. But before she could process it, the text disappeared, replaced by another message:
[It is detected that the target's martial soul is too weak. The Ruyi Ring will be upgraded to the Ruyi Yuanyang Yue. This grants innate fifteenth-level soul power and removes all limitations on soul power growth. As compensation, the triple reward has been canceled.]
Golden light radiated from the diary and flowed into Tang Yuehua's forehead. Her martial soul, the Ruyi Ring, emerged and split into two, transforming into a pair of intricately designed weapons.
Tentatively, Tang Yuehua reached out to touch them. As soon as she did, her spiritual power surged, and her soul power instantly broke through from level nine to level ten—and then to level fifteen.
When the warm sensation subsided, Tang Yuehua felt like she was dreaming.
Level fifteen? she thought, her heart racing. Does this mean she can finally become a soul master?
She recalled the diary's words: her martial soul had been upgraded and its limitations removed.
Does this mean she is no longer just a vase?
For the first time, Tang Yuehua felt hope. The realization that Zhao Ling had achieved such a miraculous feat left her awestruck.
This is beyond anything her grandfather or anyone in the Haotian Sect could ever achieve. Who exactly is Zhao Ling?
Her curiosity deepened. His methods were nothing short of divine.
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