Martial Soul Awakening, Self-Generated Soul Rings

Martial Soul Awakening, Self-Generated Soul Rings

"Roar..."

Nan Xuanyu's scream was drowned out by an earth-shaking dragon's roar.

A Nine-Colored Giant Dragon seemed to burst forth from Nan Xuanyu's dantian, coiling upward along his body.

At that moment, his entire body seemed to transform into a giant dragon.

Dragon scales covered his entire body, his eyes turned into vertical slits, and a fierce gleam appeared in them.

Brilliant Nine-Colored Radiance emanated from his body.

A massive dragon head appeared above him, throwing back its head in a long roar as Dragon Might surged outward.

The dragon's roar made the Awakening Room, and even the entire Ancient Soul Beast Research Institute, tremble violently.

"This is..."

The staff member stared wide-eyed at Nan Xuanyu inside the Awakening Room, his face filled with disbelief.

At that moment, Lan Xiao also rushed over, staring at Nan Xuanyu's Martial Soul with a shocked expression.

"A colored... Dragon Martial Soul?"

At that moment, both Lan Xiao and the staff member felt an inexplicable fear rise from the depths of their hearts.

At the same time, their very souls began to tremble involuntarily.

"A Dragon Martial Soul, but what kind of dragon is this? Why is it so terrifying?"

The staff member muttered, utterly stunned.

He had never seen a colored Dragon Martial Soul before.

"Come, child. Try withdrawing it, then let's test your Soul Power!"

Once the Dragon Might gradually subsided, the staff member handed over the Soul Power Tester.

Both his hands were trembling.

"No need. We have a Soul Power Tester at home. I'll take him back to test it!"

Lan Xiao quickly stopped him. This Dragon Martial Soul was definitely extraordinary.

His Innate Soul Power was likely very high as well.

For now, he did not want more people to learn of Nan Xuanyu's condition.

"Alright, Director!"

The staff member nodded, his face full of regret.

This boy's Innate Soul Power was definitely not low!

But Lan Xiao was the director of the Ancient Soul Beast Research Institute. Since he refused the test, there was nothing he could do.

"Remember to keep this secret. It would be best if you forgot this ever happened!"

After giving his subordinate that instruction, Lan Xiao led Nan Xuanyu out.

Some time later, the two returned home.

Lan Xiao immediately brought the Soul Power Tester to Nan Xuanyu.

"Son, hold the grips on both sides. Then, just like when you released your Martial Soul, try to stir that special presence within your body."

Nan Xuanyu nodded and did as Lan Xiao instructed.

The next instant, the Soul Power Tester shook violently, and a pillar of light shot straight upward.

The white glow stretched nearly two feet high, solid and unwavering like a pillar.

"T-twenty levels..."

"Innate Soul Power... level twenty!"

Nan Cheng and Lan Xiao cried out almost at the same time, horror filling their eyes.

They exchanged a glance, each seeing the deep concern in the other's eyes.

Nan Xuanyu's Martial Soul was simply too astonishing. Not only was it an immensely powerful Beast Martial Soul—

His Innate Soul Power had actually reached the astounding level of twenty.

It had already surpassed even top-tier Martial Souls.

What were they supposed to do?

The higher-ups would probably take notice.

When that happened, they would have no choice but to tell the truth.

"Son, that's wonderful. You're practically a genius. Go ahead and get a feel for it first. Your mother and I need to discuss something."

As he spoke, Lan Xiao rubbed Nan Xuanyu's head, then took his wife Nan Cheng by the hand and led her into the room, closing the door behind them.

"Ancestral Dragon Martial Soul, a god-tier Martial Soul. Mm, not bad!"

Nan Xuanyu glanced at his parents' room, the corners of his lips lifting as he murmured to himself.

"What do we do? If the higher-ups find out, then..."

Worry appeared on Nan Cheng's face.

"Don't worry. We'll be the ones reporting it ourselves, so won't it be up to us what we say?"

A trace of delight appeared in Nan Cheng's beautiful eyes.

"Then that means he won't be taken away. He can still remain our son."

Lan Xiao smiled.

"Exactly! His Martial Soul awakened at my research institute. I've already ordered that employee to keep it secret. Without my permission, he won't say anything.

Innate Soul Power of level twenty means this is definitely a Dragon Martial Soul beyond the top tier. His future achievements will surely be limitless.

Even if people discover something unusual about him after he grows up, we can just say his Martial Soul mutated.

Nowadays, soul-guided technology is advancing rapidly, and Soul Masters are no longer valued as highly as before.

As long as we are careful and don't draw the higher-ups' attention, he will always be our son."

Nan Cheng finally smiled as well.

"That's right! All I want is my son. Nothing else matters nearly as much."

The two took a deep breath and walked out of the room.

Lan Xiao came before Nan Xuanyu, crouched down, and said to him, "Xuanyu, can you promise Dad something?"

Nan Xuanyu nodded and looked at Lan Xiao.

Lan Xiao said, "Don't tell anyone about the test just now.

If anyone asks what your Soul Power is, say it's level three—no, level six.

Starting tomorrow, Dad will teach you the basics of Soul Power cultivation."

Nan Xuanyu nodded. As someone who had transmigrated here, he naturally understood what his adoptive father was worried about.

Afterward, the family of three went to the kitchen to cook.

Nan Cheng took charge of the cooking while Lan Xiao and Nan Xuanyu helped out. The family happily prepared the meal together.

Then they ate together, their happiness soaring.

That night, Nan Xuanyu went to bed very early and slept deeply, very deeply.

"Huh? Son, where did this Ring come from?"

The next morning, just after Nan Xuanyu got up, he heard Lan Xiao cry out in surprise.

"Hm?"

Nan Xuanyu raised his hand and saw that there really was a ring on his finger.

It was less than five millimeters wide and fit his finger perfectly.

It was dark blue and looked incredibly profound, with faint, intricate patterns etched across its surface.

"It seems to have appeared on its own."

Nan Xuanyu said as he tried to take it off, only to discover that the ring seemed to have grown onto his finger. It would not come off.

"It appeared on its own?"

Lan Xiao looked puzzled. As he examined it closely, he suddenly felt slightly dizzy.

It was as though the ring were devouring his spiritual power.

He hurriedly turned his head away, inwardly horrified.

Lan Xiao quickly pulled open the curtains and carefully inspected the window.

There were no signs that it had been opened.

Everything appeared perfectly normal.

Lan Xiao had also seen Nan Xuanyu try to remove the ring, only to fail.

He reached out, intending to take it off and inspect it.

But the moment his fingers touched the ring—

An inexplicable force erupted from it and abruptly knocked his hand away.

Lan Xiao staggered back two steps before steadying himself.

A huge wave of shock rose in his heart.

Where had this ring come from?

He could not touch it, and it could not be removed.

His son was no ordinary child.

What was he supposed to do?

Afterward, he went to speak with Nan Cheng about his concerns.

Ten minutes later, in the living room.

"What do we do?"

Nan Cheng looked utterly worried as she gazed at her husband beside her.

Lan Xiao gave a bitter smile.

"I don't know what to do either. For now, we can only take it one step at a time.

Let's observe him first. If it truly comes to it, we'll have no choice but to report it.

I'm just worried that the changes happening to him might hurt him!"

"No, we can't report it."

Nan Cheng said in alarm.

"If we report it, they'll definitely take Xuanyu away. No, absolutely not!"

Lan Xiao sighed and rubbed his wife's head.

"Let's wait and see. Don't worry too much. At least for now, Xuanyu hasn't shown any signs of discomfort!"

"Mom, Dad, it's fine. You don't need to worry!"

Nan Xuanyu had heard their conversation.

"Son, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

Nan Cheng pulled her son into her arms and asked with concern.

"I don't feel uncomfortable. Mom, Dad, even if I'm taken away, I'll be fine, and I'll always be your son."

Hearing this, Nan Cheng's eyes immediately welled up.

The couple was overjoyed.

Nan Xuanyu sat on his mother's lap, a fierce glint flashing deep in his eyes. Anyone who dares touch me dies!

Afterward, Lan Xiao began teaching Nan Xuanyu how to cultivate.

He taught him the Mysterious Heaven Skill.

With the Mysterious Heaven Skill, Soul Power could be accumulated.

Lan Xiao began explaining the theory to Nan Xuanyu. Once he had finished, he led Nan Xuanyu into the cultivation room.

"Son, release your Martial Soul. From now on, you need to release it often, feel it, and observe it. Only then will you be able to summon and dismiss it at will in the future."

Nan Xuanyu nodded. The next instant, Nine-Colored Radiance burst forth from his body.

The Nine-Colored Giant Dragon coiled upward and instantly merged with his body.

Two purple soul rings rose from beneath his feet.

When he saw the two soul rings, Lan Xiao's eyes filled with unimaginable horror.

"Y-you... where did these two thousand-year soul rings come from?"

Nan Xuanyu had merely slept for one night, yet he had gained soul rings on his own.

What did that mean?