Martial Soul Awakening: Rumble-Rumble Fruit

Star Luo Empire, Year 2637 of the Heaven Dou Calendar.

Star Luo City, Royal Western Suburb Villa.

Morning light streamed through the exquisite Glass Window, illuminating the hall floor paved with Dark Patterned Star Brilliance Stone.

The atmosphere in the hall was solemn. Dozens of elegantly dressed men and women of extraordinary bearing stood quietly on either side, their gazes focused on the center of the hall.

There, several six-year-old children stood in a line, their small faces etched with nervousness and anticipation.

Today was the day for the unified Martial Soul awakening of the eligible children from the top aristocratic families of the Star Luo Empire. The families invited here were all pillars of the empire, and their descendants, from birth, carried the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of their families.

Chen Li stood in the middle of the line, his posture straight, his gaze calm and far beyond his peers, fixed on the formation of six dark red awakening stones before him.

He had been transported to this world six years ago and had become the sole son of the Chen family, an old aristocratic family in the Star Luo Empire.

During these six years, Chen Li had continuously tried every possible Golden Finger, but none had worked out as he wished.

And after six years, Chen Li could only accept that he was just an ordinary transmigator without any Golden Finger.

Having quickly accepted this, Chen Li also rapidly adjusted his mindset. At least the Chen family had deep foundations, and as the heir, he could enjoy a lifetime of wealth and status.

It all depended on his Martial Soul and talent when he awakened. If he had the advantage of a transmigator, he would dominate one side. If not, he would just cling to Tang San's coattails.

"Next, Chen Li."

A deep, authoritative voice rang out from the elder before the formation, clad in the Consecration Robe of the Star Luo Royal Family. His hair and beard were snow-white, his face ancient and weathered. He was none other than the Star Luo Empire's Consecrator, Level 92 Titled Douluo, Dave.

Chen Li clasped his slightly sweaty palms together and stepped forward, walking into the center of the awakening stone formation.

"Close your eyes, concentrate, and carefully feel the power flowing within you." Dave's voice seemed to carry a peculiar rhythm. He raised his hand and pressed it down, a vast, pale blue Soul Power gently surging out, injecting into the six awakening stones.

Buzz!

The awakening stones were instantly lit, emitting a soft red halo that formed a cocoon of light, enveloping Chen Li.

A warm current flowed into him from the Baihui point on his head, quickly circulating through his limbs and bones, as if awakening something slumbering deep within his bloodline.

Here it comes!

Chen Li's mind stirred, and he focused all his attention on guiding and sensing.

[Ding!]

A cold, clear electronic voice exploded in the depths of his mind without warning!

[Detected host is within a special energy field, meeting activation conditions... Binding in progress... Binding successful!]

[Strongest Sign-in System activated!]

[First sign-in location: Star Luo Empire Royal Western Suburb Villa!]

[Sign-in successful!]

[Congratulations to host for obtaining the first sign-in super reward: Devil Fruit · Logia Type Rumble-Rumble Fruit (version without side effects)!]

[Detected host is currently undergoing the core rule event of this plane, Martial Soul awakening procedure... Forced fusion in progress... Fusion successful!]

[Notification: The first sign-in reward has removed the Devil Fruit's fear of seawater, Seastone, and all other original side effects.]

[Warning: This system is a special location event sign-in system. The next sign-in requires the host to explore and trigger specific locations or event nodes on their own.]

Boom!

It was as if thunder exploded in his soul. A vast and mysterious stream of information, along with a destructive and violent power, instantly filled every inch of Chen Li's flesh and every meridian! Inside his body, it felt as if ten thousand thunders were born simultaneously, roaring!

"Hmm?" Consecrator Dave, outside the formation, was the first to sense the abnormality.

Within the red cocoon of light, the originally stable Soul Power fluctuations suddenly became incredibly violent, as if a powerful force was preparing to break free from the cocoon!

Zzzzt!!!

Blue and white electric snakes shot out without warning from the gaps in the light cocoon, instantly striking the surrounding awakening stones!

The intense electromagnetic interference disrupted the formation's energy. The six priceless top-tier awakening stones were actually shaken out of position, their red light rapidly dimming.

"What is this?!" The representatives of the various families watching were all astonished.

Bang!

The cocoon of light exploded, dissipating into specks of light. Chen Li, revealed within, was surrounded by countless wandering blue and white arcs of electricity. His hair fluttered as if in a wind, and as his eyes opened and closed, a fleeting flash of lightning could be seen! Where he stood, the Star Brilliance Stones on the ground faintly showed subtle scorch marks.

The hall fell silent, leaving only the faint hum of electricity.

After a few breaths, the lightning around Chen Li's body gradually receded, returning to calm.

He clearly felt that his heart within his body was like pure lightning rules condensed, beating steadily and powerfully, transmitting the surging power of thunder throughout his body.

At the same time, a simple information interface, similar to a virtual interface, appeared in his consciousness:

[Host: Chen Li] [Martial Soul: Logia Type · Rumble-Rumble Fruit] [Soul Power: Level 10 (Innate Full Soul Power)] [Soul Ring: None] [Abilities: Lightning Generation, Manipulation, Elementalization (Preliminary)...]

[System Status: Standby (Please explore the world and find the next sign-in point)]

"A Martial Soul with the lightning attribute... such pure and violent fluctuations of lightning element, it's truly rare," Dave the Honored Guest scanned Chen Li with sharp eyes, a clear hint of surprise finally appearing on his usually impassive face.

"The Chen family has passed down the Star Dust Sword as their ancestral Martial Soul for generations. I didn't expect this generation to produce a mutated lightning Martial Soul. Interesting. Come, let's test your Soul Power."

With a wave of his sleeve, the Colorless Crystal Ball beside them, used for testing Soul Power Level, was lifted by Soul Power and floated before Chen Li.

Chen Li took a deep breath, suppressing the ecstasy and excitement from the system's awakening and the Golden Finger's arrival. He reached out his palm and gently placed it on the crystal ball.

The moment they touched, a vortex seemed to form within the crystal ball, actively drawing out the newborn, surging lightning Soul Power within him.

Buzz!

Dazzling light suddenly erupted from the crystal ball, as brilliant as the midday sun, illuminating the entire hall!

The intensity of the light far surpassed any child before!

"Innate Full Soul Power!" A family representative whispered.

"The Martial Soul's quality is extremely high, and it's Innate Full Soul Power... the Chen family is about to produce an extraordinary individual." More people exchanged glances, their meanings unclear.

The Chen family was already a major imperial clan. Now that their direct descendant had displayed such astonishing talent, the empire's power structure might ripple because of it.

The Honored Guest Dave's eyes shone even brighter, and his gaze towards Chen Li now carried clear admiration. "Good! Very good! Chen family kid, you're excellent."

He offered rare praise, his tone much gentler than before. "Stand aside and wait."

"Thank you, Honored Guest," Chen Li bowed respectfully. His demeanor was proper, neither servile nor overbearing, which made Dave nod approvingly.