Awakening Twin Martial Souls

A year later, Zhuang Xingyu had just turned six. Today was the perfect day to awaken his Martial Soul.

Even his grandmother, Murong Yunxue, who had been in seclusion year-round, emerged yesterday to personally awaken her precious grandson's Martial Soul.

Zhuang Xingyu's Martial Soul awakening was not announced publicly but carried out in secret. In fact, for the children of Soul Master families and sects on Douluo Continent, once they reached the age of six, they could awaken their Martial Souls on any day of the year, since their families had no shortage of Soul Masters.

Moreover, aside from their closest relatives, no one else would be allowed to watch. This was to conceal information, protect geniuses, and prevent assassination attempts by hostile forces.

Only impoverished commoners without any backing had their Martial Souls awakened by people from Spirit Hall. Everyone else had theirs awakened by elders from their families or sects.

In some parallel-world accounts from his previous life, people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the imperial families had their Martial Souls awakened by Spirit Hall, right in front of outsiders. Zhuang Xingyu had nearly laughed himself to death.

Spirit Hall did not have a good relationship with the Upper Three Sects or the Two Great Empires. In truth, they were hostile forces. And for any faction to develop, the most important thing was that its descendants produced outstanding geniuses. Martial Soul awakening was equivalent to the imperial examinations of ancient times—it was crucial for cultivating talent.

To put it another way, did anyone think students in Pakistan on Blue Star would use textbooks from Curry Country? Did anyone think Pakistan would allow people from Curry Country to serve as examiners and select the recipients of Pakistan's highest technological achievements?

If they really did that, it would be interference in internal affairs, a loss of sovereignty, and becoming a colonized territory.

And those chroniclers from parallel worlds even solemnly claimed that the Awakening Stones needed to awaken Martial Souls were precious and could only be found in Spirit Hall. Wasn't that just ridiculous? If they were truly precious, would they let Soul Grand Masters like Su Yuntao carry them around everywhere?

"Xingyu, are you ready?" Murong Yunxue asked Zhuang Xingyu, who stood within the awakening formation in the manor's main hall. Within the hall and a hundred meters around it, there were only six people: Zhuang Jingxing, Zhuang Jingxi, Li Xuanhua, and Zihan.

"Grandma, I'm ready. Let's begin!" Zhuang Xingyu was not particularly nervous. He had already reached perfection in the Yuqing First Layer a year ago, so he was bound to possess Innate Full Soul Power. His parents' Martial Souls were also extremely powerful, so at the very least, his own Martial Soul would be a top-tier one.

Murong Yunxue immediately unleashed her Ice Fire Luan Bird Martial Soul and slowly poured Soul Power into the awakening formation. Under her control, the pressure of an eighty-eighth-rank Soul Master did not oppress Zhuang Xingyu in the slightest. Instead, it felt warm and comfortable.

A hazy layer of golden light emerged from the awakening formation, forming a pale golden barrier that enveloped Zhuang Xingyu.

Zhuang Xingyu felt a force enter his body, guiding the dormant energy within him to awaken.

A weak yet ferocious aura rose from Zhuang Xingyu's body. Golden motes surged out behind him, forming a leopard whose body was predominantly gold, streaked with black and white! Its gaze was blazing, its fangs sharp, and its body enormous. The waves of Primordial Aura radiating from it demonstrated its strength. Even Zhuang Jingxing felt suppression originating from the depths of his bloodline.

"It's the Pure Yang Sacred Leopard inherited from me!" Zhuang Jingxing cried out in delight, then hurriedly lowered his voice, afraid of disturbing Zhuang Xingyu's awakening.

In truth, it did not matter. Protected by Murong Yunxue's Soul Power, no one below a Soul Douluo could disturb Zhuang Xingyu. This was one of the benefits of being born into a great family.

Zhuang Jingxing lowered his voice again. "It looks like it mutated, but it's far stronger than mine. It's definitely a beneficial mutation!"

Zhuang Jingxing let out a sigh of relief, grinning happily like a child. Although it was Zhuang Xingyu awakening his Martial Soul, this father had been even more nervous than he had been during his own awakening, suffering from insomnia for several consecutive days.

He knew that both he and his wife were highly gifted Soul Masters, and that mutations of inherited Martial Souls had almost never appeared in the family. But one could never be too careful. Just look at Yu Xiaogang of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. His father was a Super Douluo, yet he only had half-rank Soul Power. Who knew whether he was really his father's son?

Just as everyone smiled, Zhuang Xingyu's left hand suddenly rose slowly, revealing a ruler.

The ruler's appearance was simple yet mysterious. Its body was smooth as a mirror, carved with ancient runes and stellar patterns, as though it recorded the ancient mysteries of astronomy and the laws of the universe. A crystal-clear gemstone was embedded in the handle, containing a profound radiance that seemed to enclose endless energy.

It was actually the legendary Postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure: the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler! An existence on the same level as Saint Taishang Laozi's Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, with power rivaling an Innate Supreme Treasure.

Looking at the ruler in his hand, Zhuang Xingyu thought in surprise, Hadn't the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler escaped? How did it end up on me? Still, this should only be a projection of the true Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler, not the real thing. Otherwise, the myriad heavens and worlds would be thrown into chaos. Forget it. I won't think about why. Once I become strong enough, I'll learn everything.

"Twin Martial Souls! My son has Twin Martial Souls! My son has the bearing of a god!" Zhuang Jingxing could no longer contain himself and began dancing with excitement at the side. That was right—the Pure Yang Sacred Leopard Clan knew gods existed, though that was all they knew.

"It's Sister-in-law's Thousand Heavy Iron Ruler! Another mutation, but fortunately, it's also a beneficial mutation." Zhuang Jingxi observed from the side.

"Come, Xingyu. Test your Innate Soul Power." His mother, Li Xuanhua, brought over the testing crystal.

Zhuang Xingyu placed his hand on it, and a powerful suction force immediately emerged. The Spiritual Power within his body flowed into the testing crystal.

In an instant, brilliant light burst forth. The testing crystal was filled to the brim, unable to hold even another drop, and its entire body radiated golden-blue light!

"Innate Full Soul Power! Innate Full Soul Power!" Zhuang Jingxing could no longer suppress the joy in his heart. He scooped Zhuang Xingyu up and spun him around several times before finally calming down.

"Xingyu, what are your two Martial Souls called?" Zihan asked curiously from the side.

"They're called the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler and the Extreme Yin Yang Leopard!"

The Pure Yang Sacred Leopard Martial Soul he inherited from his father, Zhuang Jingxing, had mutated. It not only possessed the light attribute but had also gained the darkness attribute, achieving a balance of yin and yang.

It was no longer appropriate to call it the Pure Yang Sacred Leopard. Extreme Yin Yang Leopard sounded quite good—and domineering.

Still, Douluo Continent might only be the bottom rung of the fantasy world, but the names of its Martial Souls and Soul Skills were more over-the-top than the last. Things like the Clear Sky Hammer, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and Fire Phoenix.

The two words "Haotian" were the name of the Heavenly Court's Heavenly Emperor. His cultivation had reached the peak of Quasi-Saint, and he was also Dao Ancestor Hongjun's attendant. The karmic implications were immense—could a mere Clear Sky Sect truly bear that name? It was only because he could not be bothered to argue with these minor worlds, but even so, they would sooner or later suffer backlash.

And then there was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. With a pair of wings stuck on them, each one crooked and ugly, pitch-black all over—weren't they just oversized lizards? How could they use the same name as the divine dragons of the Nine Provinces? They would be wiped out sooner or later.

"Good job, little Xingyu. You truly are a descendant of our Pure Yang Sacred Leopard Clan! But there is still one issue. For now, you can only reveal one Martial Soul to the outside world. Have you decided which one? Our Pure Yang Sacred Leopard Clan is still too weak. If word gets out that you possess Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, you will certainly face suppression and assassination from all sides," Murong Yunxue asked seriously.

"Grandma, I've decided. I'll reveal the Extreme Yin Yang Leopard and hide the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler. I feel that the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler has greater potential for development."

"Mm, as long as you've decided. Both Martial Souls are exceptionally powerful. No matter which one you cultivate first, you can reach the pinnacle, perhaps even become an Extreme Douluo!"

"Grandma, should I conceal my strength a little more? Say to the outside world that I have Innate Level 9 Soul Power."

"No need! Xingyu, you needn't worry. Our family may have declined somewhat in recent years, but we are still a family that once produced three Titled Douluo. The foundations and connections left behind are more than enough to keep you safe." Grandmother waved her hand domineeringly.

"Furthermore, I have gained something from my seclusion. Within ten years, I will definitely break through to become a Titled Douluo! Since your grandfather passed away, our family has kept a low profile. But now that the continent is in turmoil, our family must prepare early. At a time like this, it is necessary to reveal some strength, give the others in the family some confidence, and deter those petty villains!"

"Congratulations, Mother." "Congratulations, Grandma." Everyone hurriedly offered their congratulations.

"Wonderful! Mother, you're going to break through to Titled Douluo. Brother, Xingyu, and Zihan all have the potential to become Titled Douluo as well. In less than forty years, our family will have four Douluo. Then Father's vengeance..." Zhuang Jingxi said excitedly.

"Xi'er, watch your words. Do not mention this matter again. We must be cautious in all things. Before we possess absolute strength, forget everything about him. The same goes for all of you. Be careful with your words and actions, and cultivate diligently. Once you have strength, you will have everything."

Murong Yunxue immediately cut off her sister-in-law and warned them. Soul Power circulated throughout her body as she inspected the surroundings. Only after confirming there was no seventh person nearby did she let out a sigh of relief.

"Mm, I know I was wrong. There aren't any outsiders here, are there?"

PS: Zhuang Xingyu's second Martial Soul, the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler, was already mentioned in the main text. It is not the true body of the Postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure, the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler, from the Primordial World—only a projection of it! But it is already extraordinarily powerful! It could be called the strongest Martial Soul in the entire Douluo world.