Sect Leader Zuo, I'll Help You Reach Heaven

The Trinity Gate came from a manga Su Ming had read called Hitori no Shita: The Outcast.

The martial soul he had designed for himself was called "Qi."

Its manifestation drew upon the Trinity Gate's ultimate art—Triple Reverse Cultivation.

Even without Spirit Rings, Su Ming possessed extremely strong regenerative abilities. He could transform his flesh into Qi and rapidly regenerate.

On top of that, he also had the ability to fly, something originally only attainable at the third stage.

For now, though, he could only fly at low altitudes. After all, he did not have enough Soul Power.

His plan was to restore all of Triple Reverse Cultivation's original abilities through his first few Spirit Rings.

Then, with the later stages, he would begin trying to reach heaven!

In the original work, the third stage of Triple Reverse Cultivation could not reach heaven.

Moreover, Zuo Ruotong had once spoken those words that so perfectly reflected his character:

"If I cannot succeed, there will be those who come after me. If this path is blocked, it must not hinder those who follow."

It was enough to show the sincerity of his heart and the sincerity of his path!

The Great Full Immortal truly lived up to his name!

While using the Trinity Gate as inspiration for his future plans, Su Ming also intended to help the Trinity Gate—to help Zuo Ruotong reach heaven!

Besides that, he had also created a sect token that stored a vast number of texts—the Three-One Jade Pendant.

If he was putting on an act, naturally he had to see it through to the end.

Old Jack, who had been waiting outside, saw that the children and the Spirit Hall deacon had yet to emerge after so long. In the end, he decided to go inside and see what was happening.

Upon seeing Su Yuntao, he respectfully asked, "Lord Deacon, how did this year's Spirit Awakening go for our Holy Soul Village?"

Su Yuntao's expression was somewhat complicated as he slowly replied:

"Very well. Not only did two children awaken Soul Power this year, but both of them have Innate Full Soul Power. Although one of them has the Waste Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass, he can at least become a Soul Master in the future."

Two children with Innate Full Soul Power—this was absolutely tremendous news!

As long as Su Yuntao reported the matter truthfully, he would certainly receive no small amount of credit.

Blue Silver Grass might be a Waste Martial Soul, but with Innate Full Soul Power as a foundation, its owner could still become a Soul Master no matter how poor his future prospects were.

That alone already put him above all ordinary commoners on the continent.

"May I ask, Lord Deacon, which two children possess Innate Full Soul Power?"

Judging from the expressions on the children's faces, Old Jack had already formed a guess.

Still, he suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked again.

He was now praying frantically that Little Ming's martial soul was not the Waste Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass!

"Grandpa. The only ones who awakened Soul Power this year were Little San and me. Little San's martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, while mine is 'Qi'!"

"That's wonderful!"

Hearing his grandson deliver the good news, Old Jack was beside himself with joy.

He was delighted that his grandson possessed Innate Full Soul Power.

As the village chief, he naturally understood the value carried by those words, Innate Full Soul Power.

Little Ming would surely achieve great things in the future and become a powerful Soul Master!

As for Tang San, Old Jack secretly felt sorry for him.

The Waste Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass meant that his future achievements would not amount to much.

Fortunately, he could still become a Soul Master.

Being able to become a Soul Master was already quite remarkable, enough to earn the envy of ordinary people.

After thanking Su Yuntao properly, Old Jack took the children home.

Su Yuntao, meanwhile, headed to the next village to conduct Spirit Awakening ceremonies for the children of suitable age.

Once he had completed the day's itinerary, he would submit a unified report on the situation in Holy Soul Village as well.

As Su Yuntao left Holy Soul Village, he was visibly much happier.

Meanwhile, Old Jack had arrived at his final stop.

It was Tang Hao's Blacksmith's Shop.

Morning was Tang Hao's usual sleeping time, and the Blacksmith's Shop was utterly quiet.

Watching Tang Hao lying in his chair, Su Ming thought, He really puts on a convincing act.

"Tang Hao, Tang Hao." Seeing Tang Hao still asleep, Old Jack's temper flared.

How could this slovenly blacksmith have raised such a well-behaved child as Tang San?

That was right—well-behaved.

Over the years he had spent at Su Ming's side, Tang San had changed quite a bit under his subtle influence.

Since he acknowledged Su Ming as his big brother, he had also become very respectful toward Old Jack.

Furthermore, Old Jack was kind-hearted and visited Tang San from time to time, so Tang San was deeply grateful to him.

"Why are you shouting? Won't you let a man sleep?" Tang Hao sat up from his recliner after being awakened.

Although he had personally witnessed Little San's Spirit Awakening, his image in the village had always been that of a slovenly blacksmith.

Thus, Tang Hao still put on his usual act.

His identity could not be exposed this early. He did not want his son to begin wandering and fleeing so soon, hunted down by Spirit Hall.

"Little San's awakened martial soul may be Blue Silver Grass, but he has Innate Full Soul Power.

"Besides, your family is struggling, so this year's Work-Study Student slot for the village will go to Little San."

Seeing Tang Hao's indifferent, half-awake appearance, Old Jack stormed out of the Blacksmith's Shop with Su Ming and headed home.

Before leaving, they only heard him say, "The village will cover the travel expenses. When the time comes, go with Little Ming. At least you'll have company on the road."

Watching Old Jack and Su Ming leave, Tang San bade them farewell. "Grandpa Jack, Brother Ming, take care."

Then he turned and saw Tang Hao preparing to go back to sleep. He hurriedly called out, "Dad."

"Don't disturb my sleep." With that, Tang Hao prepared to lie back down.

"But I have another martial soul." Tang San suddenly revealed something that left Tang Hao utterly stunned.

When his martial soul awakened, he had sensed that he was different from the others.

Compared to everyone else, he had two martial souls.

There had been too many people present then, so Tang San had been unable to mention it to Brother Ming.

Now that he was alone with Tang Hao, he could tell his father about it.

When he went to the hill outside the village for his nightly training, he could also mention it to Brother Ming.

As for why he had not said it openly, it was simply because everyone else was an outsider.

"Clear Sky Hammer!"

Seeing the pitch-black hammer in Tang San's left hand, Tang Hao's face was filled with shock. His eyes reddened, and tears seemed to well up in them.

Meanwhile, Old Jack and Su Ming had already returned home.

The moment they got back, Old Jack could not help continuing to complain about Tang Hao. "I'm furious. That Tang Hao is absolutely outrageous. I really don't know how he managed to raise such an obedient and sensible son as Little San."

If Tang Hao had not made farm tools so cheaply, Old Jack would have wanted to kick him out of the village long ago.

"Oh, right, Little Ming. When you go to school in a few days, you must take good care of Little San as his older brother. Don't let him get bullied."

After criticizing Tang Hao, Old Jack gave Su Ming another reminder.

Su Ming did not know what to say and could only nod repeatedly.

Tang San getting bullied?

How could that be possible!

In his previous life, he had been an outer disciple of the Tang Sect. Put plainly, he had been an assassin! It would already be fortunate if he did not kill anyone!

"After lunch, I'll go secure the Work-Study Student slot from the neighboring village for you." After saying that, Old Jack went to prepare lunch.

Giving their own village's Work-Study Student slot to Tang San was something Old Jack and Su Ming had discussed on their way to Tang San's home.

After all, in Old Jack's eyes, with that bastard Tang Hao's temperament, he might not even pay Tang San's tuition.

After seeing Tang Hao at the Blacksmith's Shop just now, Old Jack was even more convinced of that possibility.

As for his own grandson, he had originally intended to spend money sending Su Ming to a better academy.

Ever since adopting Su Ming, Old Jack had been steadily saving money.

If Su Ming had no Soul Power, then he would use that money to ensure he lived well.

If he had Soul Power, then he would attend a good school and have a brighter future.

However, Su Ming had rejected that proposal on their way home.

Left with no choice, Old Jack could only go to another village and obtain a Work-Study Student slot.

Saving what they could was still saving.