Yu Xiaogang's Failed Awakening

Heaven Dou Empire, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Yu Yuanzhen was feeling exceptionally pleased. Not only had he broken through to the Title Douluo realm, but his two sons had also reached the age to awaken their martial souls.

As the descendants of a powerhouse and direct disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Yuanzhen believed that his two sons would certainly awaken outstanding martial souls!

"Tian Jun, Xiaogang, I've invited many people to witness the ceremony tomorrow. Don't embarrass me."

Yu Yuanzhen said with a smile.

Yu Tianjun nodded lightly, but there was a trace of pity in his eyes as he looked at his twin brother, Yu Xiaogang.

As a transmigrator, he naturally knew what Yu Xiaogang would awaken.

Shaking his head slightly, Yu Tianjun stopped dwelling on it.

Whatever. Yu Xiaogang had a poor nature, and Yu Tianjun had no desire to concern himself with him.

That was right. A person's nature was difficult to change once it had been revealed from childhood. Yu Xiaogang's many future flaws had already shown themselves when he was young.

Though he was only six, he already displayed such flaws as arrogance and a hunger for empty achievements. Yet he also loved to slack off and lacked the effort needed to match that arrogance.

Whenever it was time to temper his body, he would sneak off to watch the fun. Whenever he was supposed to study martial soul knowledge, he insisted on teaching himself. He even liked to claim Yu Tianjun's accomplishments as his own.

Whatever became of him in the future had nothing to do with Yu Tianjun.

Yu Tianjun had already made his plans. Under a normal awakening, he should awaken a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul with Innate Soul Power above level eight. His future path of growth was very clear.

The next morning, just as Yu Yuanzhen had said, quite a few people arrived, and all of them were figures of considerable standing.

The other two sects among the Upper Three Sects, as well as the Lower Four Sects, had all sent high-ranking representatives.

Yu Xiaogang's face was flushed with excitement as he repeatedly scanned his surroundings, intentionally or otherwise glancing at the girls his age.

After today, he, Yu Xiaogang, would become a legitimate direct descendant of the clan.

With a proper martial soul and a father who was the clan leader, he would stand above others wherever he went!

Yu Yuanzhen sat high in the center. Once he saw that the awakening preparations below were complete, he offered a few customary remarks before turning to Yu Tianjun and Yu Xiaogang.

"Tian Jun, Xiaogang, which one of you will go first?"

"Father, I'll go first!"

Yu Xiaogang, who had long been unable to wait, immediately stepped forward. Anyone could see the impatience on his face.

Yu Yuanzhen frowned slightly. He had long known that his younger son lacked the temperament of his elder son, but he had not expected him to be this disappointing.

He was clearly a disciple of a great sect, yet he lacked even a shred of composure.

But the words had already been spoken, so he could not exactly make Yu Xiaogang wait.

"Very well. Xiaogang, you go first."

Yu Yuanzhen said blandly.

The person responsible for the awakening was an elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan named Yu Luocong. He was of the same generation as Yu Yuanzhen and possessed the cultivation of a Soul Saint, making him quite formidable.

Yu Luocong could tell at a glance that Yu Xiaogang's body had not been tempered sufficiently. Forget being the clan leader's son—even some outer disciples of the clan were stronger than him.

With a soft sigh, Yu Luocong turned his gaze toward Yu Tianjun.

Of the clan leader's two sons, Yu Tianjun was the one he favored most.

Despite his young age, Yu Tianjun was not only humble and courteous toward others, but also exceptionally diligent in cultivation.

"Begin."

Yu Xiaogang walked up. Seeing Yu Luocong remain motionless for so long, he could not help urging him.

At his words, impatience deepened in Yu Luocong's eyes.

"Place your hand on the Awakening Stone."

Yu Luocong said with a snort.

Yu Xiaogang did as instructed, his eyes filled with anticipation.

He had long been familiar with the martial soul awakening process. Closing his eyes, he began drawing upon the power hidden within his body.

Strands of unique aura spread outward.

Yu Luocong raised his brows slightly. Seeing the massive dragon-head phantom rising behind Yu Xiaogang, he could not help but be stunned.

"Th-this doesn't look like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. There's an anomaly during the awakening—could it have mutated?"

The people below also turned to look at Yu Xiaogang.

A representative from the Clear Sky Sect saw this and laughed.

"Clan Leader Yu, congratulations. It looks like a beneficial mutation."

"That's right, that's right. A beneficial mutation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon—I wonder what powerful martial soul it will become."

Everyone caught on. Looking at the golden phantom behind Yu Xiaogang, they began offering their congratulations.

Yu Yuanzhen smiled and cupped his hands in return, though his expression was somewhat uncertain.

Of everyone present, only he was a Title Douluo. Why did he feel that something was wrong?

Could his younger son, who never sought to improve himself, truly awaken such a powerful martial soul?

Why did Yu Yuanzhen feel as though that phantom was on the verge of shattering...

Before Yu Yuanzhen's thought had even settled, something went wrong on Yu Xiaogang's side.

"It mutated—could it be the Golden Sacred Dragon?!"

A gleam burst from Yu Xiaogang's eyes as he involuntarily looked toward Yu Tianjun.

Big Brother, did you see that? My martial soul has undergone a beneficial mutation. I am the clan's future!

Yu Xiaogang had only just revealed a mocking expression when his face abruptly changed. The phantom of the Golden Giant Dragon behind him suddenly shattered, turning into golden light that filled the sky.

"Pfft!"

Yu Xiaogang's blood and qi surged in reverse, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. The Golden Sacred Dragon that had nearly taken form rapidly shrank, changing from sharp-edged and imposing into something round and plump...

Soon, a creature that closely resembled a fat pig appeared.

It had pale purple fur all over its body, a round head, large eyes, and an especially thick waist...

If ordinary people saw it, they might have thought it was the pet of some young master or young lady.

But before so many important figures, everyone could tell that this was Yu Xiaogang's martial soul.

Yu Yuanzhen abruptly rose to his feet, forcefully suppressing his anger while still clinging to a trace of hope.

"Test his Soul Power."

What if? What if it looked adorable but was actually a genius with Innate Full Soul Power?

But unfortunately, there was no what if. Looking at the barely perceptible glow on the crystal ball, Yu Xiaogang's Innate Soul Power was only half a level.

That also meant he would never become a powerful soul master in his life.

Yu Yuanzhen collapsed dejectedly back into his seat of honor.

He was not worried about Yu Xiaogang, but because he knew that he had lost all face today.

Sure enough, although the crowd below did not openly discuss it in front of Yu Yuanzhen, the meaning exchanged through their gazes was already obvious.

The dignified Thunder Douluo had fathered a son with only half a level of Innate Soul Power. Yu Yuanzhen would likely be unable to hold his head high in the soul master world for a long time.

Below the stage, Yu Xiaogang stared in disbelief at the fat pig by his feet.

What kind of joke is this, damn it?!

My Golden Sacred Dragon!

My Sacred Giant Dragon!

How did it turn into useless trash like a pig?!

Yu Luocong cast Yu Xiaogang a disgusted glance, then called out.

"Yu Tianjun, step forward for your awakening."

At Yu Luocong's words, the previously dejected Yu Yuanzhen suddenly regained his spirits.

That was right. So what if Yu Xiaogang's awakening had been poor? He had never been Yu Yuanzhen's first choice. His eldest son, Yu Tianjun, was the one he had favored from the beginning.

Light returned to Yu Yuanzhen's eyes. Yu Tianjun definitely would not disappoint him!

"Tian Jun, step forward and awaken!"

Hearing that his father had not even mentioned him, Yu Xiaogang clenched his teeth and fists. He actually forced himself to remain on the stage under the gazes of so many people.

He refused to believe that his twin brother could awaken any good martial soul!