Martial Soul Awakening

If Hu Zixin was the Azure Hill Clan's number one prodigy, then Hu Lengning was its eternal runner-up.

Born just a few days apart, Hu Zixin and Hu Lengning were like natural rivals, constantly at odds with each other since childhood.

Initially, their cultivation speeds were neck and neck, but as they progressed, the gap gradually widened.

Now, Hu Zixin had reached the Titled Douluo realm, while Hu Lengning had barely broken through to Soul Sage.

Hu Lengning used to be able to exchange a few blows with Hu Zixin, but now, sparring with her was just asking for a beating.

And yet, Hu Lengning seemed to enjoy being beaten.

"Look, it's the Young Emperor!"

"It really is!"

"Wow, is that the Young Emperor who will lead our Azure Hill Clan to its peak? He's so handsome!"

"Did you hear? The Young Emperor snuck out of the clan a few days ago and came back seriously injured."

The surrounding clansmen chattered excitedly, but Ye Mo, upon hearing that he had snuck out and returned injured, couldn't help but marvel at how talented the original owner of this body truly was.

Ye Mo's memories of the incident were vivid and clear.

The original owner, taking advantage of his personal maid Qing Ling's inattentiveness, had quietly slipped out of his room under the cover of darkness.

He had then traveled through the night to the Azure Hill Clan's passage to the outside world. The entire clan was located in a basin surrounded by towering mountains. To Ye Mo's dismay, the guards at the clan's entrance were asleep at the time.

So, he had snuck out, played around for a while, and then couldn't find his way back.

Although he hadn't encountered any Soul Beasts, he had become hungry. The Young Emperor, who had lived a life of luxury since birth, had never experienced hunger before.

Panicked, he had spotted a fruit tree on a cliff, its fruits emitting an enticing aroma. He had then approached the tree.

The rest, as they say, is history.

"What is the meaning of this? How disgraceful! Let go of each other at once!"

A stern, deep voice interrupted Ye Mo's thoughts.

A middle-aged man appeared before Ye Mo, his face resolute, his eyes deep and filled with starlight.

Ye Mo was overjoyed. Finally, a savior!

"Hmph."

Hu Zixin reluctantly scoffed, but obediently released her grip. Hu Lengning did the same on the other side.

"Father."

"Greetings, Grand Elder."

Indeed, this was the Grand Elder of the Azure Hill Clan, and also the former clan leader, Hu Tian.

Hu Zixin and Hu Lengning each bowed to Hu Tian.

Hu Tian glanced at Hu Zixin and sighed softly, saying, "How many times have I told you, Zixin? You are now the clan leader of the Azure Hill Clan. You don't need to bow to me."

According to their positions, Hu Tian should be bowing to Hu Zixin, but Hu Zixin couldn't possibly accept her own father's bow.

Hu Zixin hurriedly replied, "No matter what, you are still Zixin's father. Zixin must bow to you."

Hu Tian's eyes revealed a hint of gratification and pride. This was his daughter.

"These two little ones are still the same as ever, always bickering and jealous of each other."

A charming voice echoed from the sky, followed by a gorgeously dressed woman descending from above.

"Mother!"

Hu Zixin's pretty face flushed red, and she chided playfully.

Hu Lengning's icy face also showed a hint of redness. This was being said in front of everyone.

"Alright, today is the important day for the Young Emperor's Martial Soul awakening. Hu Xin, don't make a fuss."

Hu Tian glared at Hu Xin, his voice stern.

The latter ignored Hu Tian's glare, covered her mouth, and smiled at Hu Zixin and Hu Lengning.

Hu Tian shook his head helplessly and turned his gaze to Ye Mo, who was still waving his hands.

"Young Emperor, please follow me. It's time for the Martial Soul awakening."

"Huh? Is it time already?"

Ye Mo looked at Hu Tian blankly. His hands were still sore, and now he had to awaken his Martial Soul?

If Hu Zixin was his fiancée, then this man in front of him was his future father-in-law.

On the surface of Heart Tide Lake was a small island. On the island stood a massive, sinister, and bewitching fox statue. Even more peculiar was that the fox statue had nine tails.

The island had no other decorations, yet it was the most beautiful and sacred place in the hearts of the entire Azure Hill Clan, and also the place for Martial Soul awakenings.

At this time, Hu Tian led Ye Mo and other clansmen who were about to awaken their Martial Souls to the island.

The Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony should have been held by the clan leader, but Hu Zixin was only a figurehead clan leader. The one who organized and held the Martial Soul Ceremony was still her father, Hu Tian.

The clansmen near Heart Tide Lake were immediately drawn to the scene, their eyes filled with fervor and excitement.

"Young Emperor!"

Someone started the call, and then the entire clan echoed with a deafening roar, though it was only those two words: Young Emperor.

Ye Mo himself felt a surge of excitement.

Since I have merged with your soul and gained a second life, I will bear your responsibilities and your mission.

Ye Mo silently vowed in his heart. He knew very well that his soul had been shattered in that great battle. Although his soul was damaged when he woke up, it was definitely a thousand times, ten thousand times better than during the war.

Therefore, the only reasonable explanation for this situation was that Ye Mo's soul had merged with the original body's soul. However, the original owner's consciousness had dissipated, so Ye Mo's consciousness was now the dominant one.

It sounded like a load of crap, but it was the most logical explanation. Otherwise, Ye Mo would have died miserably in that great battle. His entire soul was fragmented back then, and his physical body had long since perished.

Having accepted the original owner's memories, Ye Mo could be said to be the previous Young Emperor, but he had survived in another way, without distinction between you and me.

"Silence."

Hu Tian said in a low voice, though it was clearly transmitted to the ears of every clan member.

Soon, the entire clan fell silent. Although Hu Tian was now the Grand Elder, he had been the clan leader for many years, and his authority was deeply imprinted in the hearts of every clan member.

"Today is an important day. This day will lead us to witness the Martial Soul awakening of our Azure Hill Clan's Young Emperor!"

Speaking to this point, Hu Tian paused, sweeping the clan members gathered around Heart Tide Lake with an authoritative gaze.

"The Young Emperor is the one our ancestor foretold would lead our Azure Hill Clan to its peak. Everyone should be familiar with this, right?

In other words...

Today...

...is the beginning of our Azure Hill Clan emerging from decline and heading towards its peak!"

Hu Tian roared out the last sentence, shaking the hearts and minds of everyone present, filled with passion and unyielding spirit, declaring it to the entire Azure Hill Clan.

"Heading towards its peak!"

"Heading towards its peak!"

The entire clan also erupted in excitement, letting out deafening roars.

Hu Tian turned around and nodded to Ye Mo behind him.

"Hoo."

Ye Mo took a deep breath. He knew the Azure Hill Clan's Martial Soul awakening method: placing his hands on the Nine-Tailed Fox Statue, which would then unleash a strange stimulation to awaken the Martial Soul within him.

When Ye Mo first arrived on this island, he had a feeling that the Nine-Tailed Fox Statue was summoning him in the dark.

Ye Mo looked to the side, and Hu Zixin and Leng Ning's eyes were filled with encouragement and a hint of excitement.

For the first time, these two rivals stood together without arguing, just quietly standing together. Because they both had the same thought in their hearts.

Ye Mo nodded and slowly walked towards the Nine-Tailed Fox Statue. With each step closer, the feeling in Ye Mo's heart grew stronger.

Finally, Ye Mo walked to the front of the Nine-Tailed Fox Statue, and that feeling seemed to become tangible.

The moment Ye Mo placed his hand on the statue, the entire Nine-Tailed Fox Statue underwent a sudden change.

"Goo-woo!"

A fox cry resounded between heaven and earth, and a vast wave of soul power surged around the entire statue.

A soaring purple light shot out from the Nine-Tailed Fox Statue, pointing straight to the sky.

The entire world seemed to be dyed by this purple light, filled with purple radiance.

The entire Azure Hill Clan held their breath, staring blankly at this soaring light.

Suddenly, a beastly claw emerged from the purple light. Although it was called a beastly claw, it looked more like a fox claw.

The purple light seemed to be torn apart by this fox claw, revealing a huge opening. Then, the owner of this claw came out: a purple fox.

"Goo-woo!"

The purple fox let out a long roar, and the entire Azure Hill Clan underwent a sudden change.

The Martial Souls of all those who had awakened their Martial Souls, including Hu Zixin, who possessed the strength of a Titled Douluo, were involuntarily released.

All of the Azure Hill Clan's fox Martial Souls pointed towards the purple fox, and they even lowered their heads.

It was as if a subject was paying respects to their monarch.

One fox appears, and ten thousand foxes submit.

The Azure Hill Clan's Martial Souls were based on the fox, but each person's Martial Soul had different effects and attack characteristics. Each clan member's Martial Soul was an independent Martial Soul, and they did not all have the same fox Martial Soul.

The purple fox looked down at the various fox Martial Souls kneeling before it with an air of superiority, then turned around and transformed into a purple light that surged into Ye Mo's body.

Ye Mo tightly closed his eyes, seemingly accepting this purple fox.

After a while, Ye Mo slowly opened his tightly closed eyes, and a terrifying purple light flashed in his eyes.

The originally bewitching and domineering purple pupils now had an added air of royalty.

"This Martial Soul, I name it Millennial Fox."

Ye Mo said in a low voice, his childish voice carrying an inviolable pressure.

But right now, no one cared what the sound was; they only felt that this sentence, this scene, would be unforgettable for all time.

However, this purple light showed no signs of stopping.

A long sword rushed out from the opening torn by the purple fox earlier, carrying a thunderous aura as if it could tear apart the space between worlds, arriving beside Ye Mo.

The sword's body was cyan, with traces of thunder intertwined within its aura. The hilt resembled a bat or a bizarre face with a sinister smile.

Isn't this the sword held by the Millennial Fox in that mobile game?

As a seasoned player of that game, who particularly loved playing as Li Bai, Ye Mo recognized it at a glance.

Am I really turning into Li Bai's Millennial Fox? And when I used the Millennial Fox skin before, the words 'Azure Hill' seemed to appear...

Before Ye Mo could react, the sword transformed into a bolt of cyan lightning and drilled into his body. Ye Mo had no choice but to close his eyes and accept the sword.

Meanwhile, the clansmen near Heart Tide Lake went wild. The Young Emperor actually had twin Martial Souls!

Twin Martial Souls were rare, even on the entire Douluo Continent. Their Young Emperor had indeed not disappointed the Azure Hill Clan. Under Ye Mo's leadership, the Azure Hill Clan would definitely reach its peak!

After a moment, Ye Mo opened his eyes again, and his entire being seemed to be surrounded by a trace of lightning, with faint sparks from electrical collisions.

Hu Zixin's eyes beside him were also filled with brilliant colors. This was her future husband!

On the same side as Hu Zixin, Leng Ning also revealed a joyful smile on her face.

However, the purple light still hadn't stopped. The entire beam of purple light changed direction and converged towards a single point.

What emerged was a person.

Ye Mo looked at this familiar figure. It's her... No, it shouldn't be... It's impossible...

The purple light slowly faded, and Ye Mo's pupils constricted.

"How is this possible?"

I've typed so much, my hands are about to break.

End of chapter