Star Dou Contract, Tang San's Awakening

Before the joy of Purple Blazing Dragon City had even faded, Yu Yuanchen made arrangements: to take Yu Tianquan to the Star Dou Great Forest to find their first contracted partner.

Given Yu Yuanchen's friendship with Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena who ruled the Star Dou Great Forest, their trip was more like "visiting their neighbor" and choosing a suitable "companion" for their offspring, rather than venturing into dangerous territory for a fight. This honor was unique to Yu Yuanchen's family throughout the entire Douluo Continent.

Star Dou Great Forest, the core Forbidden Zone of the Lake of Life.

The once quiet and mysterious lakeside is now more vibrant. On the branches of a towering ancient tree, Yu Yuanchen stands with his hands behind his back, gazing calmly at the lake.

Yu Yunting and Snow Empress stood beside him, their expressions filled with anticipation. In front of them, Yu Tianquan, who had recently awakened his Martial Soul, stared wide-eyed at the dense, almost palpable Life Aura around him and the powerful beings lurking deep within the forest.

"Grandpa, is this the deepest part of the Star Dou Great Forest? There are so many powerful auras!" Yu Tianquan whispered, his tone filled with pure curiosity and excitement, without any fear. His New Life formed Silver Dragon Martial Soul seemed to have a natural affinity for this environment.

"Yes, this is the sacred land of Soul Beast." Yu Yuanchen nodded slightly. "I brought you here today to find you a companion."

Just then, ripples appeared on the lake's surface, and a graceful, emerald-green figure quietly emerged. Dressed in a green dress, she possessed a gentle and serene demeanor, radiating a powerful Life Aura. She was none other than the Jade Swan, ranked fourth among the Ten Great Fierce Beasts — Bi Ji.

Bi Ji smiled gently and bowed slightly to Yu Yuanchen and the others, "Yuanchen, Your Majesty Yunting, Your Majesty Snow Empress. The Lord is aware of your arrival and has specially ordered me to come and greet you. Hearing that Young Master Young Master has awakened his Martial Soul, the Lord is very pleased."

"Thank you for your Bi Ji," Yu Yuanchen replied calmly.

Just as Bi Ji was about to lead everyone to the island in the middle of the lake, another unexpected event occurred!

Buzz--!

A Dragon Might, far more vast, ancient, and imposing than Bi Ji's, descended without warning! The waters of the Lake of Life boiled silently, all the beasts in the forest lay dormant, and even Bi Ji herself stiffened and respectfully stepped aside.

Above the small island in the middle of the lake, space slightly distorted, and a stunningly beautiful silver figure quietly emerged. With silver hair and purple eyes, her beauty was unparalleled, as if she embodied the essence of heaven and earth. She was none other than the true ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Silver Dragon King — Gu Yuena!

However, at this moment, Gu Yuena's deep purple eyes did not look at Yu Yuanchen and the other acquaintances, but instead fell directly on Yu Tianquan! Her gaze was filled with indescribable shock, inquiry, and a hint of... unbelievable excitement?

"This Martial Soul ..." Gu Yuena's red lips parted slightly, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly. Her Divine Sense was so powerful that she could perceive the aura of the Silver Dragon Martial Soul on Yu Tianquan almost instantly.

This aura originated from the Silver Dragon, yet it was entirely different!

As the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena's perception of the Silver Dragon bloodline was unparalleled. She clearly "saw" that Yu Tianquan Silver Dragon Martial Soul was indeed derived from the power of the Silver Dragon, but on that dazzling silver foundation, another supreme law full of creation and evolutionary Artistic Conception was integrated.

It was this law that caused the Silver Dragon Martial Soul to undergo a fundamental leap, as if breaking through an invisible shackle and embarking on a new path full of infinite possibilities that even she could not fully comprehend!

This means that the ultimate evolutionary goal of this Silver Dragon will no longer be Gu Yuena, the "Silver Dragon King"! It possesses the potential to transcend the limitations of the Dragon King bloodline!

"How is this possible... The absolute suppression of the Dragon God Bloodline... has actually been broken?" Gu Yuena's heart was filled with shock.

As an avatar of the Dragon God, she knew better than anyone how terrifying the Dragon God Bloodline could suppress the subordinate Dragon Clan. It was an absolute dominance originating from the level of Life itself, a shackle engraved deep in the soul. Ordinary Dragon Clan, even those who cultivated to the God Level, would still be suppressed by the bloodline in front of a true Dragon King or even Dragon God.

This is also one of the reasons why she subconsciously believes that even if she merges with the Golden Dragon King, she may not be able to truly surpass the Dragon God, and may even lose herself—because she has never been able to get rid of the constraints of her identity as "a part of the Dragon God".

But this child before us, his Martial Soul, has actually begun to transcend the Dragon God lineage based on the Silver Dragon! Although it is still very weak, that "possibility" is real!

This discovery was like a thunderbolt, cleaving through the fog that had long troubled Gu Yuena's mind!

Over the years, she has discussed philosophy with Yu Yuanchen. Yu Yuanchen once used the metaphor of a "water cup" to enlighten her: if you pour a cup of water into two cups, add red and blue ink to each cup, and then mix them, what you get is no longer the original water, nor is it simply red or blue.

The point is that after a split, it is almost impossible to return to the original state completely, and a forced fusion may result in a completely new and unknown entity.

She understood the reasoning, but she lacked concrete "evidence," a trigger that would allow her to completely sever her obsession with "returning to the Dragon God."

And today, Yu Tianquan's mutated Silver Dragon Martial Soul is the opportunity!

"If dragons can break free from the shackles of bloodline and embark on a new path, why can't I, Gu Yuena, do the same?" An unprecedented thought ignited in her heart like wildfire.

"Why must I be so fixated on fusing with the Golden Dragon King to become that 'incomplete' Dragon God? Why can't I, Gu Yuena, forge my own path as the Silver Dragon King? A path... that transcends the shackles of the Dragon God?"

Once the idea took hold, it could no longer be suppressed. Her gaze toward Yu Yuanchen became incredibly complex. She naturally attributed the mutation of this Martial Soul to the nourishment that Yu Yuanchen's mysterious "Primordial Star Law" had given to her grandson, but she was unaware that the true source was much deeper.

But in any case, Yu Yuanchen's existence, the path he pioneered, and the potential his grandson demonstrated were like a beacon, illuminating the darkness ahead for her.

"Senior Gu Yuena?" Yu Tianquan felt a little uneasy under Gu Yuena's gaze and called out timidly.

Gu Yuena snapped out of her daze, a rare and genuine smile appearing on her beautiful face. She slowly descended from the air, walked to Yu Tianquan, knelt down, and gently stroked his silver hair. "Little guy, your Martial Soul is remarkable."

She looked up at Yu Yuanchen, her eyes now clear and resolute. "Yuanchen, thank you."

This thank you carries profound meaning. It is to thank him for the Immortal Spiritual Qi he has provided over the years to help her heal, to thank him for his guidance back then, and even more so to thank him for allowing her to see true hope today through his grandson's body.

Yu Yuanchen understood perfectly, and smiled slightly, "The road is under your feet; how you walk it is ultimately up to you."

In fact, decades ago, after Yu Yuanchen condensed the God King Rank, he could easily see through her background, but he just kept quiet about it and secretly knew Gu Yuena's identity.

In fact, Gu Yuena was also quite helpless. She had seen that Yu Yuanchen's ambition would never be satisfied with the strength of First-level God. However, in her opinion, although Yu Yuanchen had the potential to become God King Level, he should have spent tens of thousands of years cultivating at the First-level God level before he could break through.

Even after Yu Yuanchen obtained the origin of the Saint Demon Continent's Planar Spirit, Gu Yuena was not too flustered, because she knew that the God King Position was not a realm that could be reached simply by accumulating energy origin.

The core of creating the position of God King is to create one's own laws, and the reason why Gu Yuena believes that Yu Yuanchen has the potential to be God King is because he created the Martial Way, a cultivation path with great potential.

When Martial Way flourish and reach their peak in the future, Yu Yuanchen can also use Martial Way as a foundation to condense his own Martial Dao Law. However, under normal circumstances, it also takes tens of thousands of years for a new cultivation system to develop to its peak.

But she never expected that Yu Yuanchen would use the ever-renewing nature of the changes and developments that the Douluo Plane promoted step by step during his growth as a foundation to create his own Primordial Star Law and achieve the God King Rank.

The speed of this was too fast; Gu Yuena had no time to react. She had originally planned to use some of the Dragon Clan's resources to win Yu Yuanchen Yu Yuanchen after his failure, but she didn't expect him to succeed so easily.

To be honest, Gu Yuena was stunned when she learned that Yu Yuanchen had successfully condensed the prototype of the God King Position. Dude, you really did it.

Although they had known each other for many years and were considered good friends, Gu Yuena understood Yu Yuanchen's character and did not believe he would betray his friends. However, she was still somewhat worried that Yu Yuanchen might reveal her existence to the Divine Realm. She did not believe that Yu Yuanchen would not be able to see through her secrets after achieving the God King Rank.

Fortunately, her worries did not come to pass. As Yu Yuanchen secretly engaged in a power struggle with the three God King of the Divine Realm (Divine Realm Yu Yuanchen did not hide the fact that he was at odds with the three God King from Gu Yuena), Gu Yuena guessed that Yu Yuanchen might also be interested in cooperating with her, and only then did she feel relieved.

Therefore, the two secretly reached a consensus on cooperation. Gu Yuena also had her own thoughts after Yu Yuanchen's guidance, but she still couldn't make up her mind.

Seeing Yu Tianquan's Silver Dragon Martial Soul, which was already showing signs of surpassing the lineage of the Dragon God Yu Yuanchen, today confirmed his inner thoughts and made up his mind.

Gu Yuena nodded emphatically, saying nothing more. She took Yu Tianquan's small hand and said softly, "Tianquan, didn't you want to choose a contract partner? I'll take you to meet some nice little guys."

Led by Gu Yuena, the group arrived at a valley deep in the forest, shrouded by a powerful barrier. Dozens of Soul Beast cubs, each with a different appearance but all exuding powerful bloodline fluctuations, lived here! They were the future hope of the Soul Beast Clan, which Gu Yuena had carefully searched for and nurtured over the years.

Sensing Gu Yuena's presence, the cubs gathered around, affectionately nuzzling against her skirt. Among them, a small dragon, covered in seven-colored scales, with a crystalline jade horn on its head and exceptionally bright eyes, stood out. Its Dragon Might was pure and noble, subtly sharing the same origin as Gu Yuena's; it was the Seven-Colored Dragon of Gu Yuena's Silver Dragon blood!

Yu Tianquan fell in love with the beautiful and spirited little dragon at first sight. The Seven-Colored Dragon also seemed to be very fond of the Silver Dragon aura on Yu Tianquan's body, and took the initiative to fly in front of him and nuzzle his palm with its head.

"They seem to get along very well," Gu Yuena said with a smile. "This little fellow possesses my bloodline and has exceptional talent; its future potential is limitless. Tianquan, would you be willing to form a contract with it?"

"Yes! I do!" Yu Tianquan excitedly picked up the Seven-Colored Dragon, and the little guy let out a joyful murmur.

Under the witness of Yu Yuanchen, Gu Yuena, and others, Yu Tianquan and the Seven-Colored Dragon successfully signed Equal Contract. An invisible connection was established between the two, their Soul Resonance and their auras merging. Yu Tianquan feel that his Silver Dragon Martial Soul seemed to be more active, and his perception of the elements had become much more acute.

Watching his grandson play with his contracted beast, Yu Yuanchen smiled. He knew that Gu Yuena's inner conflict had been resolved, and the future of the Star Dou Great Forest, and even the entire Soul Beast Clan, might usher in new changes. And all of this was within his expectations and his efforts.

Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Southwest of the Douluo Continent, Fasinuo Province, Nuoding City.

This remote border town remained as peaceful as ever. However, the Spirit Hall Branch in the west of the town was unusually lively today. It was the annual Martial Soul Awakening Day, and countless children of the appropriate age, accompanied by their parents, gathered here with anticipation and trepidation.

The one who presided over the awakening was Su Yuntao, one of the deacons of the Spirit Hall, a level 34 Soul Elder Martial Soul was a common Beast Martial Soul — the Lone Wolf. He was fairly responsible, but his talent was limited, and he was only a mid-to-lower-level member of the Spirit Hall.

"Next, Tang San." Su Yuntao called out a name from the list.

A little boy dressed in ordinary clothes, with delicate features and unusually calm eyes, stepped forward.

"Tang Sect... In this life, I will make you regain your glory." Tang San clenched his fists tightly. The obsession he couldn't fulfill in his previous life found new ground in this life.

"Next, Tang San!" a shout came from inside the hall.

Tang San composed himself and walked steadily into the Spirit Hall Awakening Room. The room was softly lit, with intricate Awakening Array carved on the floor and a large blue crystal ball floating in the center.

The one who presided over the awakening was a young man in his twenties, dressed in the standard white outfit of the Spirit Hall. He had an ordinary face but a capable look in his eyes. He was none other than Steward Su Yuntao, with the Martial Soul: Lone Wolf, and a level 34 Soul Elder.

"Stand in the center of the magic circle, child, don't be nervous," Su Yuntao said routinely, his tone calm. He had seen too many children's fates take a turn on this day, and he was already used to it.

Tang San followed the instructions and walked to the center of the magic circle. He placed his small hand on the cool crystal ball as instructed. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and tried to sense the power that might exist within his body.

Su Yuntao channeled his Soul Power into the magic array. With a soft hum, the Awakening Array glowed with a gentle white light, and strands of Soul Power surged into Tang San's body like tentacles.

"Buzz--"

Suddenly, a cold, violent energy, carrying a nauseatingly sweet and pungent odor, erupted from his tailbone! This power was aggressive, like a slumbering Ferocious Beast suddenly awakening!

"Ugh!" Tang San groaned, his body trembling uncontrollably. Behind him, light gathered, and a blurry phantom began to rapidly condense and take shape!

It was a phantom of a spider, its entire body a dark purple! It wasn't large, but it was ferocious and terrifying, with eight spear-like legs stretched out arrogantly, covered with stiff bristles.

Most chillingly, a distorted, pained human face appeared starkly on its abdomen, as if it contained all the resentment and bloodlust in the world! The phantom exuded a strong aura of evil, making the temperature in the entire Awakening Room seem to drop several degrees.

"This is... Man Faced Demon Spider?!" Su Yuntao's pupils shrank, his face showing obvious disappointment and a hint of barely perceptible rejection. As a deacon of the Spirit Hall, he naturally recognized this infamous Soul Beast.

The Man Faced Demon Spider Martial Soul, while belonging to the category of high-level Martial Soul and possessing extremely strong offensive capabilities, is often negatively influenced in its users due to its inherently evil and violent attributes. It has a poor reputation in the Soul Master World and is frequently associated with the potential threat of "Evil Soul Master."

"Alas, what a pity..." Su Yuntao sighed inwardly. Seeing Tang San's simple clothes and clear eyes, he had initially thought he might be a promising talent, but unexpectedly, he had awakened such a ferocious Martial Soul. He gestured to Tang San: "Let's test his Innate Soul Power."

Tang San opened his eyes and looked at the unsettling spider phantom behind him, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly. The appearance of this Man Faced Demon Spider was indeed rather unpleasant. However, his will was resolute, and he quickly suppressed his distracting thoughts, placing his hand on the crystal ball again to activate the faint energy within his body that had awakened along with his new Martial Soul.

Buzz!

The crystal ball suddenly burst forth with a dazzling white light! The light was steady and abundant, instantly reaching the peak indicated by the crystal ball!

"Tang San... Innate Full Soul Power?!" Su Yuntao exclaimed in shock, his disappointment instantly replaced by immense astonishment. An evil Martial Soul paired with Innate Full Soul Power! This was an almost unheard-of combination, meaning that this child, barring unforeseen circumstances, was destined to become an extremely powerful Soul Master. However, his character development was increasingly worrying. He quickly wrote down, "Tang San, Martial Soul, Man Faced Demon Spider, Innate Full Soul Power."

The children and parents waiting around gasped and whispered, looking at Tang San with complicated expressions.

Tang San's heart was also filled with turmoil. Innate Full Soul Power! This was undoubtedly a huge surprise, meaning that he possessed top-notch cultivation aptitude. However, the chilling feeling brought by the Man Faced Demon Spider Martial Soul cast a shadow over his heart.

Just as he was about to withdraw his hand, the phantom of the Man Faced Demon Spider spider slowly faded, and Su Yuntao was about to call the next child. Everyone thought the awakening ceremony was over.

Boom!

A completely different power suddenly erupted from the deepest part of Tang San's heart without warning!

This power was scorching, domineering, and filled with supreme majesty and a sense of power! Like a dormant volcano erupting, or a king awakening, it instantly shattered the chilling aura brought by the Man Faced Demon Spider, like fireflies compared to the bright moon!

"!!!" Tang San trembled violently, feeling his very soul shake! This power was so vast and so noble, far surpassing that of the Man Faced Demon Spider! It had been lying dormant for a very long time, and was only fully activated after the Human-Faced Demon Martial Soul was completely revealed!

What's even more astonishing is that the release of this power was extremely restrained. Apart from Tang San himself, there was almost no energy fluctuation outside. To Su Yuntao and the others, Tang San only swayed slightly and his face turned a little pale, as if he had just awakened and consumed too much energy.

But Tang San saw a different scene in his "eyes"! Deep in his consciousness, beside the soon-to-dissipate phantom of the Man Faced Demon Spider, another phantom, more solid and more majestic and sacred, was forcibly forming!

It was a dragon! A divine dragon covered entirely in crimson-gold scales! The scales shimmered and glowed, like burning flames gilding gold! Although it was still small, its head was held high, its five claws were sharp, and its eyes were domineering, exuding a terrifying aura that could tear the sky apart and suppress all things! Its form was noble and powerful, a world apart from the evil and Man Faced Demon Spider spider!

Crimson Gold Dragon! (A weakened version of the Golden Dragon, similar to the relationship between the Golden Lion and the Crimson Gold Lion mentioned in Douluo Dalu 2.)

Tang San instantly realized that this was his Second Martial Soul! A Martial Soul that was hidden even deeper and more powerful! Moreover, for some reason, the awakening process of this Crimson Gold Dragon Martial Soul occurred entirely internally, and no one outside could detect it!

The phantom of the Crimson Gold Dragon roared silently in his mind, its Dragon Might might washing away the discomfort he felt towards the Man Faced Demon Spider. Then, the phantom slowly receded, disappearing once more into the depths of his heart, as if it had never existed. To outsiders, the phantom of Tang San's Martial Soul behind him was still only the gradually fading Man Faced Demon Spider.

Twin Martial Souls!

I actually possess Twin Martial Souls, a rare find among ten thousand!

A tremendous surge of joy overwhelmed Tang San like a tsunami. He forced himself not to cry out, but his slightly trembling fingers and rapid breathing betrayed his excitement.

Seeing that Tang San seemed unwell, Su Yuntao asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Although Innate Full Soul Power is good, it's normal for your body to be a little uncomfortable after just awakening. You'll be fine after a rest."

Tang San quickly calmed down, realizing that this Second Martial Soul was his greatest secret and trump card, and he absolutely couldn't let anyone know! He hurriedly lowered his head, concealing the strange light in his eyes, and replied in a slightly hoarse voice, "No... it's nothing, Steward, I'm just a little dizzy."

"Okay, go and rest. Congratulations on your Innate Full Soul Power, your future is promising." Su Yuntao nodded. Although he had some concerns about the Man Faced Demon Spider Martial Soul, the talent of Innate Full Soul Power was too amazing. He offered his congratulations as a matter of routine, but his tone carried a somewhat complicated meaning.

Tang San bowed respectfully and strode out of the Awakening Room. The sunlight was a bit dazzling, but he felt a sense of brightness before him! Twin Martial Souls, Innate Full Soul Power! This was simply the best gift from heaven to him for the revival of the Tang Sect!

So what if it's Man Faced Demon Spider? Hidden Weapon are inherently a means of killing; if used properly, they are just! With the Mysterious Heaven Skill to strengthen his foundation and the Purple Demon Eye to enlighten his mind and nature, he was confident he could control this power! And that hidden Crimson Gold Dragon Martial Soul was his absolute guarantee for reaching the pinnacle in the future!

He touched his chest, which still felt faintly warm, sensing the dormant power of the Crimson Gold Dragon, his eyes flashing with a flame of determination and ambition. He didn't notice that in the shadows not far away, an invisible force swept over him, carrying a hint of cold satisfaction, before quietly retreating.