Innately Level 19 Soul Power

"Damn!" Su Yuntao was so shocked that he swore. "Y-you actually broke through the limit of Innate Soul Power Level Ten. No, this is far too important. I must report it to the Papal Palace immediately!"

Su Yuntao could not spare a thought for anything else. He immediately packed up and prepared to leave. Suddenly, he slapped his forehead, pulled a "sheet of paper" from his robes, scribbled something on it, and handed it to Xia Tianling.

"Child, would you like to study at Spirit Hall Academy? Free of charge, no entrance exam required!"

"Spirit Hall Academy... what is that?" Xia Tianling knowingly asked.

"As the name suggests, Spirit Hall Academy is an academy directly under Spirit Hall that specializes in training Soul Masters. This is proof of invitation, bearing my personal signature." Su Yuntao was somewhat excited.

Who would have thought that after making a wasted trip through six villages, he would encounter a peerless genius here? If he could recruit this child into Spirit Hall, his future would surely be bright. Breaking through to the Soul Elder Realm would no longer be impossible!

"Uh..." Xia Tianling was a little stunned. Originally, he had planned to follow Tang San and walk the path of the Original Work all over again, then simply secure himself a spot to become a god.

Now, it seemed he needed to make other plans.

"How about this, child? Where are your elders?" Seeing his hesitation, Su Yuntao suddenly had an idea and asked.

"I-I am, I am Tianling's grandfather." Old Jack hurriedly answered from the side.

"Whether you agree or not, please bring Tianling to the Spirit Hall Branch with me first. We'll provide transportation both ways, and meals too!"

In order to recruit Xia Tianling into Spirit Hall, Su Yuntao no longer knew what else to say. He had even begun using honorifics with Old Jack.

"Alright, sir."

Old Jack pulled the still-dazed Xia Tianling along as they followed the hurried Su Yuntao into Spirit Hall's carriage, leaving the eight children, Tang San included, staring helplessly at one another in the wooden house.

As Su Yuntao rushed the grandfather and grandson toward the Spirit Hall Branch, he had no idea that the awakening of the True Dragon Spirit had already thrown other parts of the continent into an uproar.

Inside the blacksmith shop of Holy Soul Village, the drunken Tang Hao groggily rubbed his eyes, turned over, and went back to sleep.

Star Dou Great Forest, mixed zone, Lake of Life.

By the lake, an enormous ape squatted on the ground with its head in its hands. Meanwhile, a monster with a python's tail emerged from the lake, its huge bull-like eyes filled with disbelief.

Not only the Titan Giant Ape—Spirit Beasts in forests everywhere were trembling beneath this Dragon Might.

Star Dou Great Forest, center of the core zone.

The enormous Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Ditian opened his eyes and stared in the direction of Holy Soul Village in disbelief, muttering to himself.

Deep underground in the core zone, a colossal silver dragon also slowly opened its eyes. It confusedly sensed its surroundings before slowly sinking back into sleep.

Spirit City, Papal Palace.

An incomparably beautiful woman sat upon a throne with a scepter in hand, her eyes closed in thought. She suddenly opened her eyes.

"This aura... Elder Ghost, go toward Farnos Province and investigate what happened."

"Your subordinate obeys." A ghostlike figure suddenly appeared, then slowly vanished again, nine Spirit Rings flashing continuously beneath his feet.

Spirit City, Worship Hall.

An old man meditating beneath a massive angel statue shot two beams of sharp light from his eyes as he looked toward Holy Soul Village. His piercing gaze seemed to tear through space itself.

After pressing his palms together and sensing the situation briefly, he shook his head, closed his eyes, and resumed cultivating.

At that moment, Xia Tianling—completely unaware that he had drawn the attention of top powerhouses from every side—was preparing to test his Soul Power Level at the Nuoding City Branch.

For the sake of secrecy, Su Yuntao had only informed Branch Master Ma Xiunuo.

"Child, place your hand on the crystal ball and release your Soul Power."

Ma Xiunuo was an eighty-two-year-old man and also a Soul Grandmaster.

"Alright, Grandpa Ma Xiunuo."

At his words, Xia Tianling released his Soul Power into the crystal ball. The previously transparent crystal ball began to radiate a dazzling light.

"Th-this is Innately Level 19 Soul Power!?" Ma Xiunuo's heart churned like stormy seas, and even his beard trembled.

Innately Level 19 Soul Power! He had served Spirit Hall for sixty years and awakened countless children, yet he had never heard of anyone possessing Innately Level 19 Soul Power!

"Ding, you have changed the fates of two individuals and gained some Fate Power."

Xia Tianling received the system notification and could not help complaining.

"System bro, can you stop notifying me about this stuff from now on? I don't know the exact amount anyway. Whenever I need it, I can just make a wish."

"Ding, settings updated successfully. Notifications will no longer be displayed. Text information will remain available for inquiry."

Xia Tianling froze. He had not expected his casual remark to actually work.

"Su Yuntao, take good care of this child and his grandfather. I'm setting off for headquarters immediately!"

Just as Xia Tianling was about to continue fiddling with the system, Ma Xiunuo had already packed his things and rushed out of the room. He moved so quickly that he did not look like a dying old man at all, utterly unlike his previously unhurried manner.

Afternoon arrived quickly. After enjoying a Douluo delicacy, Xia Tianling had made up his mind to attend Spirit Hall Academy. He was now asking Su Yuntao about some basic knowledge of Spirits and Spirit Hall.

After discussing Xia Tianling's thoughts with him, Old Jack had no reason to remain. Spirit Hall arranged a carriage for him and personally sent two guards to escort him back to Holy Soul Village.

At that moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared before the two of them.

A Token flew out. Su Yuntao caught it instinctively, took one look, and immediately dropped to one knee.

"Greetings, Your Excellency Ghost Douluo!"

Ghost Douluo had arrived. Xia Tianling understood inwardly, but he still pretended to be somewhat flustered as he rose from his chair, nervously tugging at his sleeves with both hands.

"Y-Your Excellency, hello."

"Mhm, rise. This child is?" Ghost Douluo pulled over a chair and sat down, looking toward Su Yuntao.

Su Yuntao hurriedly stood and recounted what had happened during the awakening.

Ghost Douluo listened calmly at first, but when he heard that Xia Tianling had just tested at Innately Level 19 Soul Power, he became so excited that he crushed the armrest of his chair.

He abruptly looked toward Xia Tianling, who had been standing at the side.

Xia Tianling immediately felt as though he could barely breathe, as if some peerless fiend were staring at him. His face instantly turned pale as paper.

Is this the pressure of a Titled Douluo? Just a single look...

Seeing this, Ghost Douluo quickly restrained his aura. A rare smile appeared on his somewhat aged, cold face.

"Child, may I see your Spirit?"

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Xia Tianling obediently released the Hammer and Axe Set. The hammer and axe floated up and down in the air.

Such a sacred aura... even my Spirit is being somewhat suppressed.

"Alright, put them away."

Once Ghost Douluo had finished observing, Su Yuntao promptly presented him with a scroll of parchment containing all the information on Xia Tianling and Old Jack.

In just half a day, Spirit Hall had thoroughly investigated Old Jack's family history for three generations.

An orphan, adopted by Old Jack, and only awakened today. Good, very good! This was simply an outstanding seedling bestowed upon Spirit Hall by the heavens!

The more Ghost Douluo read, the more satisfied he became. He asked,

"Child, are you willing to study at Spirit Hall Academy?"

"Your Excellency, I am willing!" Xia Tianling answered without hesitation. He had already made this decision.

"Hahahaha, good child. Don't call me Your Excellency anymore. I'm about the same age as your grandfather. If you don't mind, call me Grandpa Ghost." Ghost Douluo laughed heartily.

If this child did not die young, then with Spirit Hall's support, he would almost certainly become a Super Douluo above Level 95 in the future. Establishing a relationship with him early could only bring benefits.

"Then I'll respectfully accept... Grandpa Ghost." Xia Tianling had not expected things to develop this way, so he forced himself to say it. Still, it was not bad. Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo were practically inseparable. With two Titled Douluo standing behind him, his safety was well assured.

"Good, good, good."

Su Yuntao was dumbfounded at the side. The child whose Spirit he had awakened was now calling a Titled Douluo "Grandpa"!

"Su Yuntao!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

Su Yuntao shuddered when his name was suddenly called.

"For your merit in discovering a genius, I reward you with one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins. Take my Token to Spirit City to report in. Someone will help you break through to the Soul Elder Realm and obtain a suitable Thousand-Year Spirit Ring."

"Yes! Thank you for your reward, Your Excellency!" Su Yuntao was nearly driven mad with excitement. He had toiled for years, diligently awakening the Spirits of children in every village. Was this not exactly what he had been working toward?

"Alright, leave first. Tianling and I have other matters to discuss."

"Yes." Su Yuntao respectfully withdrew.

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