Awakening, Kirin Martial Soul! (New Book Release, a Humble Author Begging Online for Recommendation Votes!)

Aolai City was a small coastal town on the eastern shore of the Sun Moon Federation. It was remotely located, and its economy was severely underdeveloped.

Because of that, it had escaped industrial pollution. What had seemed like misfortune became a blessing, turning it into the most scenic and environmentally pristine tourist destination among all coastal cities. It was known as "Eternal Starry Night."

By the sea in the early morning, a skinny six-year-old boy panted as he removed the heavy iron armor from his body.

His shirt was soaked through with sweat. Exhausted, the boy lay on the beach, closed his eyes, and felt the morning sea breeze caress him.

"Not bad, kid. This time, you finished a whole minute faster than last time!"

Looking at the stopped number on the communicator, the old man's eyes held undisguised admiration, but even more shock.

Twenty-nine minutes. The kid had run a full lap around Aolai City in only twenty-nine minutes!

What did that mean? Aolai City was naturally remote and economically backward, but its total area still covered tens of thousands of mu.

An ordinary Soul Master would need at least around two hours to complete one lap. To keep the time under half an hour, one would need at least the strength of a four-ring Soul Ancestor.

In other words, Luo Ze's physical abilities were currently on par with a four-ring Soul Ancestor.

He had yet to awaken his Martial Soul, yet his physical fitness had already reached the level of a Soul Ancestor.

What if he awakened his Martial Soul...

The old man did not dare continue thinking. That would be a height no Soul Master could ever reach.

Just as the old man was lost in thought, a familiar voice interrupted him.

"Tower Master, the time has come," the newcomer said respectfully.

The old man did not answer. He merely smiled and beckoned to Luo Ze. "Little Ze, go take a bath. Grandfather will take you somewhere."

"Grandfather, where are we going?" Luo Ze asked curiously.

The old man did not say much. He simply affectionately stroked Luo Ze's head and said mysteriously, "It's a secret. But don't worry, it'll definitely leave you shocked!"

"Ah?! It's not more training again, is it?" For some reason, Luo Ze felt a chill run down his back.

The last time Grandfather had said something like that, he had sent Luo Ze straight into the Star Dou Great Forest and made him run from a pack of hundred-year Soul Beasts. The scene had been beyond terrifying.

If Luo Ze had not been born with such a strong foundation, he would have long since ended up in those Soul Beasts' stomachs.

"Quit wasting words and go!" the old man ordered.

Luo Ze gave a wronged "Oh," then followed the butler back to the hotel.

"Tower Master, are you sure this kid isn't a Fierce Beast in human form? Running a full lap in twenty-nine minutes is a level only a four-ring Soul Ancestor could possess!" the middle-aged man beside the old man said in astonishment.

After all, humans were extremely weak from the moment they were born, utterly incomparable to Soul Beast cubs.

Soul Beast cubs could inherit their parents' talents from birth. It could be said that they were born strong.

Humans could inherit talents as well, but compared to Soul Beasts, they were far too weak. They still needed acquired cultivation as support before they could possibly reach the peak a Soul Beast could attain in its lifetime.

Luo Ze had been picked up by Elder Long in the Star Dou Great Forest. It was perfectly reasonable to suspect that he was a Fierce Beast who had taken human form.

"What, you dare question this old man's judgment?" The old man frowned, and an immense pressure like Mount Tai bearing down instantly descended upon the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was suppressed so thoroughly that he could not move at all. It felt as though a pair of giant hands had gripped his body, leaving him unable to breathe or speak.

Fortunately, Elder Long had no intention of killing him. He merely wanted him to remember the lesson, and quickly released him.

Once the pressure was lifted, the middle-aged man felt as though he had been reborn. He immediately dropped to his knees and thanked Elder Long for sparing him.

"I'll go check on the preparations for the Martial Soul awakening. You stay here and wait for Little Ze. Don't rush him. When he's ready, bring him to see me." With that, Elder Long's figure vanished in an instant.

"Yes!" The middle-aged man nodded in acknowledgment and watched Elder Long leave respectfully.

Inside the hotel, Luo Ze felt completely refreshed after taking a cold shower. The exhaustion from running had been swept away.

In such a relaxed state, even if Grandfather made him undergo devilish training again, he had some confidence now!

After getting dressed, Luo Ze was led by the master of the Aolai City branch of the Spirit Pagoda into Aolai City to undergo his Martial Soul awakening.

Along the way, Luo Ze noticed that the city, usually quiet and peaceful, had suddenly become bustling today.

Parents from every household had brought their children out to browse and shop at the stores by the roadside, saying encouraging things like, "Do your best at the awakening," and, "My son will definitely succeed."

Everyone wore expressions of anticipation and excitement, as if they had been waiting for this day for a long time.

"Uncle Wang, is there some event in the city today? Why are there suddenly so many people?" Luo Ze turned to the middle-aged man leading him and asked curiously.

"Of course there is. Today is the day all six-year-old children in Aolai City awaken their Martial Souls. For all of us, today is the most important starting point in life!" Uncle Wang said.

"Martial Soul awakening? What's that?" Luo Ze continued curiously.

Uncle Wang did not answer. Instead, he picked Luo Ze up, and in an instant, the two arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Pagoda branch.

At that moment, the area before the Spirit Pagoda was packed with people. Every family wore excited, expectant expressions. They had all come early for the same purpose: Martial Soul awakening.

In the present world, Soul Masters were highly esteemed. Possessing a Martial Soul and awakening as a Soul Master was what every citizen looked forward to most!

After all, once a family produced a Soul Master, it would bring not only a qualitative leap to the family, but more importantly, an elevation in social status!

"Mother, what time does the Spirit Pagoda open? I can't wait to see my Martial Soul!"

"I have to awaken as a Soul Master! Then Father can work less and spend more time with Mother and me!"

The children looked up anxiously. If Soul Masters had not been blocking the entrance, they would have rushed inside long ago to awaken their Martial Souls at the first possible moment.

"Wow, there are so many people! Uncle Wang, what exactly is Martial Soul awakening?!"

Seeing the massive crowd and the children's impatience, Luo Ze became even more curious and expectant about the Martial Soul awakening.

"Don't rush. We're going in now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Uncle Wang flashed forward with Luo Ze in his arms, arriving inside the Spirit Pagoda.

They were now at the top of the tower, the supreme awakening site accessible only to noble descendants and those whose families possessed Titled Douluo powerhouses.

Awakening one's Martial Soul here not only had a chance of improving the Martial Soul's quality, but could also greatly increase Soul Power.

In other words, anyone who could awaken here was either rich or noble!

"Little Ze." A kind voice rang out. Elder Long stood before the awakening sphere, looking at Luo Ze with a benevolent smile.

Upon seeing Elder Long, Luo Ze immediately jumped out of Uncle Wang's arms and threw himself into Elder Long's embrace.

"Grandfather, what exactly is Martial Soul awakening? Can you tell me?!" Luo Ze looked at Elder Long expectantly, hoping for an answer.

"Alright, alright. Walk over there and place your hands on the crystal ball in front of you. Feel the pull of its energy." Elder Long placed Luo Ze near the crystal ball and told him to focus on sensing the energy fluctuations within it.

At the same time, he turned his gaze toward Wang Mu.

Wang Mu immediately understood. He waved a hand and ordered everyone to leave the room. Without his command, no one was allowed to enter.

After everyone had left, the two men watched Luo Ze as he sensed the crystal ball's energy, their hearts filled with both anticipation and tension.

Luo Ze furrowed his brows tightly. His hands lightly gripped the crystal ball as a strange energy entered his body, bouncing back and forth like a mischievous little sprite traveling through every corner of him.

The energy was very warm, but its erratic movements made Luo Ze feel somewhat disturbed. He wanted to gather the energy within his body and catch the naughty little sprite, but no matter what he did, he could not catch it.

With no other choice, he followed the little sprite as it darted through every part of his body until they reached an extremely vast and empty area within him.

As though it had been frightened by something, the little sprite suddenly stopped. Deep within that empty region, a pair of red eyes quietly opened.

From afar, those eyes seemed more like a massive Fierce Beast. Only after the little sprite arrived did it let out an earth-shaking roar, shattering its shackles as a vast surge of energy suddenly flooded through every part of Luo Ze's body.

At that moment, the crystal ball erupted with dazzling radiance. The intense light illuminated the top of the Spirit Pagoda like a blazing sun!

"This is... Innate Full Soul Power!"

Wang Mu looked at Luo Ze in shock. The excitement in his eyes was already beyond words!

It was not over yet. At the instant the light faded, a pair of Crimson Red eyes suddenly appeared upon Luo Ze's body.

He slowly rose into the air. Then, the figure behind those eyes gradually emerged: a dragon's head, a deer's body, an ox's tail, horse hooves, and a body covered in golden scales that shone with holy light. A crimson ring also appeared at that moment, circling Luo Ze.

"A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring?!"