Martial Soul Awakening

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

The sect gates were bustling with activity today, for it was the annual day of Martial Soul Awakening. On Douluo Continent, Martial Soul Awakening determined one's future prospects.

The square was packed with parents who had brought their children for Martial Soul Awakening, as well as sect disciples who had come simply to watch the excitement. Above them, Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the sect's two great guardians, Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, had also arrived in person.

Ning Fengzhi watched the square with a gentle, refined smile. These children were the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Their parents were all sect disciples, which meant that as descendants of Spirit Masters, they had inherited excellent bloodlines. Eight or nine out of ten would awaken powerful Martial Souls.

At that moment, a voice rang out from the square:

"Next, Chen Yuan, step forward!"

As soon as those words fell, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong all became slightly more attentive.

Although Chen Xin had no children, his original family had once been a prestigious clan that shook the continent. When Chen Xin joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, his few remaining clansmen had joined as well.

Chen Yuan bore the surname Chen, making him a descendant of the Chen Clan.

At this moment, encouraged by his parents, Chen Yuan strode into the square.

He wore neat, fitted clothes, with his medium-length hair tied tidily behind his head. His youthful face had red lips, white teeth, sharp brows, and bright eyes, brimming with the vigor of youth. It was easy to imagine that he would grow into a strikingly handsome man.

Once he stepped forward, the discussions around him grew increasingly dense. If one listened closely, every word was filled with praise and expectation.

It was not only because Chen Yuan was a descendant of the Chen Clan, but also because he had displayed extraordinary talent from an early age. He had begun his education at one, memorized numerous classic works from the Spirit Master world before turning three, and started diligently training his body after that. Now, at six years old, his physical condition far surpassed that of children his age.

It was precisely because of this that everyone held such high hopes for him.

At this moment, beneath Chen Yuan's confident exterior, there was still a trace of unease. He thought to himself:

Finally, this day has come. Unless something unexpected happens, my Martial Soul should be the Seven Kill Sword. The key is my Innate Soul Power—it will be the crucial foundation for my future cultivation!

Walking to the center of the square, Chen Yuan entered the formation made of six Awakening Stones and spoke seriously:

"Elder, I'm ready!"

Outside the formation, an Elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stood like an upright tiger, six Spirit Rings circling his body. He grinned, extended a tiger claw, and released his Soul Power as he said:

"Chen Yuan, carefully feel the changes within your body."

Hearing this, Chen Yuan immediately focused his mind. In that instant, the six Awakening Stones blossomed with light. Bathed in that radiance, Chen Yuan felt warmth fill his body, as though some power within him had been stirred. A sharp aura burst forth from within, seeming ready to sever and shred everything in its path.

Chen Yuan's eyes widened, and he involuntarily raised his right hand. An incomparably fierce aura erupted from it.

As the light gradually faded, an ancient longsword appeared in Chen Yuan's right hand. Its blade gleamed with chilling light, and its aura was extraordinarily sharp.

Even the six-ring Spirit Emperor Elder standing nearby felt a chill. A trace of reverence flashed through his eyes as he marveled that the Seven Kill Sword truly deserved to be called the number one attack-type Martial Soul in the world. It possessed such overwhelming might without even a single Spirit Ring.

He hurriedly said:

"Chen Yuan, try retracting your Martial Soul. Now, let's test your Innate Soul Power."

Chen Yuan came back to his senses. With a thought, he withdrew his Martial Soul, though he was still savoring the feeling from moments ago. Holding the Seven Kill Sword had felt like gripping a living bundle of fierce sword energy.

The Seven Kill Sword possessed innate sword intent and could directly unleash sword energy. On this continent, it was undoubtedly one of the most elite Martial Souls, with very few capable of rivaling it.

Chen Yuan wanted to laugh. Since transmigrating here, today was the happiest he had ever been. With this sword, he had the confidence to roam the continent freely. Of course, it was still too early to celebrate; he still had to test his Innate Soul Power.

Seeing that Chen Yuan had retracted his Martial Soul, the Spirit Emperor Elder brought the Crystal Ball used to test Soul Power before him.

Chen Yuan immediately placed his hand on the Crystal Ball. In that instant, it released a suction force that drew the Soul Power from his Dantian through his right hand. Then the Crystal Ball shone brilliantly, its light falling into the eyes of everyone present.

"This light?!"

The Spirit Emperor Elder's eyes widened. Then he cried out in astonishment:

"Chen Yuan, Martial Soul: Seven Kill Sword. Innate Soul Power: Rank Nine."

Everyone present cried out in surprise. Rank Nine Innate Soul Power was second only to Innate Full Soul Power. Even within the talent-rich Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was an exceptionally outstanding aptitude.

The discussions immediately became even more animated. Everyone knew that Chen Yuan's future was boundless. Whether sincere or merely flattering, they all wished they could praise him to the heavens. Chen Feng and Xu Yunrou, Chen Yuan's parents, were surrounded by compliments, and both were delighted for him.

Up above, a gleam flashed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes. Talent like Chen Yuan's was truly exceptional. Perhaps this sword could be cultivated into a sharp blade at Rongrong's side.

After giving it some thought, Ning Fengzhi turned his head and said with a smile:

"Sword Uncle, congratulations. Your Chen Clan has produced a genius like Chen Yuan among its younger generation. The Chen Clan will have worthy successors."

Chen Xin nodded with a smile.

"He is indeed not bad. But he still has a long road ahead if he wishes to become a true powerhouse."

Ning Fengzhi smiled again.

"No matter what, this child is worth the sect's full efforts in nurturing him. Rongrong has already awakened her Martial Soul as well. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda possesses heaven-defying support abilities, it needs someone to protect it. I hope this child will be up to the task."

Chen Xin fell into thought after hearing this. He had no children of his own, and he had watched Rongrong grow up as though she were his own granddaughter. For Rongrong's sake, he had to do something. At last, he said:

"Have someone bring that child to me later. From now on, he will take me as his master. I will personally teach him, so that in the future, he can properly protect Rongrong in my stead."

The smile on Ning Fengzhi's face deepened. With Chen Xin's subtle guidance and influence, Chen Yuan would certainly become a sharp blade at his daughter's side. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was to remain the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect forever, he, as its Sect Leader, naturally could not be careless.

Meanwhile, in the square, Chen Yuan had no idea that Chen Xin was about to accept him as a disciple. He was still immersed in the regret that his Innate Soul Power was rank nine rather than rank ten.

However, he quickly adjusted his mindset. Perfectly flawless good fortune had always been exceedingly rare.

With rank nine Innate Soul Power and the advantage of foreknowledge, becoming a powerhouse was only a matter of time.

Chen Yuan was full of confidence.