Task: Attend the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony, the Tool Man Su Yuntao Is About to Arrive at the Battlefield!

"Not bad!"

After reading the information on the Jade Brightness Skill and Eye of Insight, Bai Ge was quite satisfied.

Although the Jade Brightness Skill was not as famous as the North Profound Divine Skill, Nine Yin Manual, and Nine Yang Divine Skill from the Golden Wuxia World, and certainly could not compare in power to the Four Great Manuals from the Yellow Wuxia World.

Its effects were still extremely impressive. At the very least, Bai Ge felt it was no worse than Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill.

Moreover, compared to the Mysterious Heaven Skill, the Jade Brightness Skill could automatically cultivate, restore energy during battle, beautify one's appearance, and preserve youth.

Although the latter two effects were undoubtedly more suited for women, Bai Ge felt they were not bad for him either. After all, the only thing he was satisfied with in this life was this damn handsome face of his, so he naturally had to take good care of it.

"System, receive the rewards."

After reading the information on the three major rewards from the Beginner Gift Pack, Bai Ge spoke.

The moment Bai Ge finished speaking, two streams of warmth flowed into his body one after another.

The two streams of warmth were large and small. The larger one quickly spread through Bai Ge's limbs and bones, while the smaller one split into two and entered his eyes. At the same time, a massive flow of information suddenly flooded into Bai Ge's mind.

"Ugh—"

Originally, washed over by the warm currents, Bai Ge felt as though he were soaking in a hot spring, extremely comfortable. But the sudden swelling pain in his head made him let out a muffled groan, and he could not help rubbing his aching brow.

"So this is the Jade Brightness Skill. It really is marvelous, but this method of transmitting memories is far too crude..."

"Ding! Beginner Gift Pack rewards have been issued."

"Detected that the host is about to undergo Spirit Awakening. A task is now being issued. Please participate in the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony. Successfully awakening a Martial Soul will grant one Silver Rank Lottery opportunity!"

The system's notification sounded in his mind again.

"Tsk, isn't this basically a free task? But my head hurts a little. I'll deal with it tomorrow."

Rubbing his brow, Bai Ge sighed.

Perhaps because it was his first time receiving a knowledge-based reward, the sudden influx of memories into his mind left his head feeling swollen. He should sleep first.

The next morning, at dawn.

Just like before, Bai Ge woke up as soon as the sky began to brighten.

But unlike before, Bai Ge was now very calm.

When Bai Ge woke up, Grandpa Jack had also gotten up. After breakfast, Bai Ge followed Grandpa Jack to the village entrance, where they waited for the Soul Master sent by Spirit Hall.

As for the Soul Master sent by Spirit Hall, Bai Ge did not even need to guess. There was an eighty percent chance it would be the legendary Douluo Continent protagonist guide, Spirit Hall traitor, and tool man Su Yuntao!

They waited at the village entrance for over an hour. By the time the sun had fully risen, the person sent by Nuoding City's Spirit Hall Branch finally arrived.

The Soul Master dispatched by Spirit Hall was a young man who looked to be only in his twenties. He had sharp brows, bright eyes, a handsome face, and wore a grayish-white Spirit Hall uniform.

On the left side of his chest was a fist-sized Soul Character, while on the right side was a badge engraved with Three Crossed Long Swords, proving that he was a War Soul Master at the Soul Grandmaster level.

It really was Su Yuntao!

Seeing the young man's appearance and attire, Bai Ge confirmed it inwardly. The newcomer was Su Yuntao!

Upon meeting Grandpa Jack, Su Yuntao first introduced himself.

When he mentioned that he was a Spirit Hall Steward and a Soul Grandmaster above Level 20, Su Yuntao clearly revealed a proud and smug expression.

Grandpa Jack naturally showered him with praise.

But standing to the side, Bai Ge truly did not know how to mock him.

Your strength is obviously terrible. You might only ever be a Soul Grandmaster for the rest of your life—how could you be so proud?!

They led Su Yuntao all the way to Sacred Soul Village Central Martial Soul Hall.

Of course, given Sacred Soul Village's economic situation, the Spirit Hall in Sacred Soul Village could not possibly be luxurious. It was merely a somewhat larger Wooden House.

After bringing Su Yuntao to the Spirit Hall in Sacred Soul Village, Grandpa Jack politely told him to wait there while he gathered the village children of the proper age for Spirit Awakening. Su Yuntao naturally agreed.

Following Grandpa Jack, Bai Ge made a round through the village and informed the families of the seven children who had reached the age for Spirit Awakening.

After notifying the seven families, Grandpa Jack finally brought Bai Ge to Tang San's Home.

"Xiao San, come with Grandpa to participate in the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony."

Standing outside Tang San's door, Grandpa Jack called loudly.

"Alright, Grandpa Jack, I'll be right out."

Tang San's voice came from inside. Then, accompanied by hurried footsteps, Tang San came out of the house.

Because Bai Ge had informed him yesterday, Tang San had already prepared himself. Early that morning, he had finished taking care of everything in advance and was simply waiting for Bai Ge or Grandpa Jack to call him. Thus, the moment he heard Grandpa Jack, Tang San immediately ran out.

"Hello, Bai Ge and Grandpa Jack!"

Looking at Grandpa Jack, Tang San spoke respectfully.

"Mm, good child. Hurry up, we're waiting for you!"

Seeing Tang San, Grandpa Jack could not help affectionately patting Tang San's head.

The three headed together toward the Spirit Hall Branch in Sacred Soul Village, and soon arrived before it.

At that moment, Su Yuntao had already entered the Spirit Hall Branch and was arranging the items needed for the awakening ceremony.

"You two go inside and line up. I'll wait outside."

Standing at the entrance, Grandpa Jack said.

"Mm."

Neither Bai Ge nor Tang San objected. They nodded and entered the Spirit Hall Branch.

Those were the rules for Spirit Awakening. Only children of the proper age undergoing Spirit Awakening could enter the Spirit Hall Branch, while all adults had to wait outside.

Thus, Bai Ge and Tang San naturally entered the hall and took their places at the back of the line.

Inside the Spirit Hall Branch, Su Yuntao finally finished arranging everything and stood up.

"Hello, my name is Su Yuntao. I am a Level 26 Grand Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is Lone Wolf. Next, I will conduct your Spirit Awakening one by one and guide you in awakening your Martial Souls. Remember, no matter what you see later, do not be afraid. Face it bravely. Understood?"

Looking at the children before him, Su Yuntao said solemnly.

After speaking, Su Yuntao signaled for the child at the front of the line to step into the Hexagonal Shape formed by six black stones before him.

At Su Yuntao's signal, the first child cautiously left the line and stepped into the Hexagonal Shape surrounded by six black stones.

"Don't be afraid. Rest assured, there won't be any danger. Later, remember to close your eyes and carefully sense the Martial Soul within your body!"

As he spoke to the frightened first child standing in the Hexagonal Shape, Su Yuntao suddenly shouted, "Lone Wolf, Martial Soul Possession!"

Following Su Yuntao's shout, a dark purple wolf shadow immediately emerged from his body before instantly sinking back into him.

After the wolf shadow possessed him, Su Yuntao's figure rapidly grew taller, and the muscles across his body swelled. Faint dark purple fur grew from his exposed hands, while Claws slowly extended from between his fingers. He instantly looked exceptionally ferocious.

After Su Yuntao transformed, one white and one yellow ring of light slowly rose from beneath his feet. The two rings emitted a faint glow and looked quite marvelous.

At least, that was what Bai Ge thought.

But to the other children, Su Yuntao had practically turned into a monster. Every one of them was terrified. Even Tang San's entire body tensed in an instant.

The child standing closest to Su Yuntao, inside the Hexagonal Shape, was so frightened that he nearly ran away. Fortunately, Su Yuntao stopped him in time.

"Don't move! I already told you not to be afraid. This is the normal appearance after my Martial Soul, Lone Wolf, possesses me. If any of you are fortunate enough to become a Soul Master with a Beast Martial Soul, you will have the same ability."

Looking at the frightened children, Su Yuntao said with a frown.

Having entered the Martial Soul Possession state, Su Yuntao's eyes gleamed with an eerie green light, just like a real wolf's eyes.

When they saw Su Yuntao looking at them, all the children instantly fell silent with fear.

"Alright, don't move!"

Seeing that everyone had quieted down and that the boy in the Hexagonal Shape had stopped moving as well, Su Yuntao swiftly struck out with both hands, injecting six faint green rays into the six black stones on the ground.

Immediately, countless Golden Light Dots continuously drifted out from the black round stones and poured into the Little Boy within the six-pointed star formation.

For some reason, as the Golden Light Dots poured in, the child, whose face had been tense moments ago, suddenly calmed down and slowly closed his eyes.

"Now, sense the Martial Soul within your body!"

Seeing the Little Boy close his eyes, Su Yuntao shouted.

As time passed, more than ten seconds later, the light dots pouring into the Little Boy began to grow fewer and fewer. Seeing that the time was about right, Su Yuntao spoke again.

"Extend your right hand and summon your Martial Soul!"

Hearing Su Yuntao's words, the Little Boy subconsciously extended his right hand. Along with a flash of light, a small, illusory sickle emerged from his right hand.

"A sickle. A Weapon Spirit? It can barely be used as a weapon."

Looking at the sickle in the first child's palm, Su Yuntao frowned slightly.

"Alright, next is the Soul Power test."

Su Yuntao took a dark blue Crystal Ball from a table nearby and handed it to the Little Boy.

"Place your hand on it."

Under Su Yuntao's guidance, the boy placed his hand on the dark blue Crystal Ball to test his Soul Power. But unfortunately, the Crystal Ball did not light up, meaning there was no Soul Power within the boy.

"No Soul Power. You cannot become a Soul Master."

Looking at the boy, Su Yuntao Shook His Head. Hearing Su Yuntao's words, the boy's face immediately went pale, and he became utterly dejected.

But this was not Su Yuntao's first time seeing such a situation, so his expression did not change at all despite the boy's disappointment.

"Next."

The Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony continued, but the same scene kept repeating itself.

Five children were tested in a row.

Yet all of them awakened Trash Spirits such as Wooden Sticks, sickles, hoes, and rakes, and none of them possessed Soul Power.

Finally, it was Tang San's turn.