Innately Level 19 Soul Power

"Holy shit!" Su Yuntao was so shocked that he blurted out a curse. "Y-you actually broke through the limit of Innate Level Ten Soul Power. No, this is a matter of great importance. I must report it to the Papal Palace immediately!"

Su Yuntao did not bother with anything else. He immediately packed up and prepared to leave. Then he suddenly slapped his forehead, pulled out a "sheet of paper" from his robes, scribbled something down, and handed it to Xia Tianling.

"Child, would you like to study at Spirit Hall Academy? It's free, and you can enroll without taking an exam!"

"Spirit Hall Academy... what is that?" Xia Tianling asked, though he already knew.

"Spirit Hall Academy, as the name suggests, 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 could have imagined that after making a wasted trip through six villages, he would encounter an unparalleled genius here? If he could draw this child into Spirit Hall, his future would surely be bright. It might even give him hope of breaking through to the Soul Elder Realm!

"Uh..." Xia Tianling was a little dumbfounded. He had originally planned to follow Tang San and walk the path of the Original Work again, then simply secure himself a spot to become a god.

Now, it seemed he would have to make other plans.

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

"I-I am. I'm Tianling's grandfather," Old Jack quickly 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 persuade Xia Tianling to join Spirit Hall, Su Yuntao had become so desperate that he did not know what else to say. He even began addressing Old Jack respectfully.

"Alright, sir."

Old Jack took the still-dazed Xia Tianling by the hand and followed the hurried Su Yuntao onto Spirit Hall's carriage, leaving the eight children, including Tang San, staring blankly 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 the rest of the continent into an uproar.

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

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

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

Not just the Titan Giant Ape—Spirit Beasts in every forest trembled beneath that Dragon Might.

Star Dou Great Forest, center of the core zone.

The massive Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Ditian opened his eyes and stared toward Holy Soul Village in disbelief, muttering under his breath.

Deep beneath the core zone, a massive Silver Dragon also slowly opened its eyes. After sensing its surroundings in confusion, it slowly fell back into slumber.

Spirit City, Papal Palace.

A peerlessly beautiful woman held a scepter. She had originally been sitting upright on her throne with her eyes closed in thought, but she suddenly opened them.

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

"This subordinate obeys." A ghostlike figure suddenly appeared, then slowly faded away again, nine Soul Rings flashing continuously beneath his feet.

Spirit City, Worship Hall.

An old man meditating beneath a massive angel statue shot a sharp gleam from his eyes and looked toward Holy Soul Village, his piercing gaze seeming to tear through space.

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

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

For the sake of secrecy, Su Yuntao had informed only 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 a Soul Grandmaster.

"Alright, Grandpa Ma Xiunuo."

Xia Tianling released his Soul Power into the crystal ball. The previously transparent crystal ball began to emit a dazzling radiance.

"This... 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 people and obtained some Fate Power."

Xia Tianling received the system prompt and could not help complaining,

"System bro, can you stop notifying me about this stuff in the future? I don't know the exact amount anyway. When I need something, I'll just make a wish."

"Ding, settings successful. Future notifications will be disabled. Queryable text notifications will remain available."

Xia Tianling froze. He had not expected it to actually work just because he casually said so.

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

Just as Xia Tianling was about to continue testing 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 an elderly man nearing the end of his life at all, completely unlike his previously unhurried demeanor.

Afternoon arrived quickly. After enjoying a Douluo delicacy, Xia Tianling had already decided to attend Spirit Hall Academy. He was now asking Su Yuntao about some basic knowledge concerning Martial Souls and Spirit Hall.

After discussing Xia Tianling's plans with him, Old Jack had no reason to stay any longer. Spirit Hall arranged a carriage for him, with two guards personally escorting him back to Holy Soul Village.

Just then, a black shadow suddenly appeared before the two of them.

A Token flew out. Su Yuntao caught it reflexively, 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."

"Mm, 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 had listened calmly at first, but when he heard that the child had just tested at Innately Level 19 Soul Power, he became so excited that he crushed the chair's armrest.

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

Xia Tianling immediately felt as though he could not breathe, as if he were being watched by some peerless ferocious beast. His face turned pale as paper in an instant.

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

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

"Child, may I see your Martial Soul?"

"Alright, Your Excellency."

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

Such a sacred aura. Even my Martial Soul is somewhat suppressed by it.

"Alright, put it 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 merely half a day, Spirit Hall had thoroughly investigated three generations of Old Jack's ancestors.

An orphan, adopted by Old Jack, awakened only today... Good, very good! This was practically a fine 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 come study at Spirit Hall Academy?"

"Your Excellency, I am willing!" Xia Tianling answered without hesitation. This was something he had already decided.

"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, with Spirit Hall's resources, he would almost certainly become a Super Douluo above level 95 in the future. Building a relationship in advance 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 address him as such. Still, it was not bad. Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo were practically inseparable. With two Titled Douluo standing behind him, his safety was well protected.

"Ah, good, good, good."

Su Yuntao was dumbstruck beside them. The child whose Martial Soul he had awakened was already calling a Titled Douluo Grandpa!

"Su Yuntao!"

"This subordinate is here!"

Su Yuntao jolted when his name was suddenly called.

"Considering your merit in discovering a genius, I reward you with one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins. Take my Token and report to Spirit City. 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 going mad from excitement. He had worked tirelessly for years, conscientiously awakening Martial Souls for children in every village. Was this not exactly what he had been striving for?

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

"Yes." Su Yuntao respectfully withdrew.

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