Soul Masters, Third Generation: Martial Soul Awakening

Worship Hall, side courtyard.

In a luxuriously decorated courtyard, Qiangu Lingfeng was dragged out of bed and unceremoniously pinned against the table.

"Xiao Feng, you've got some nerve. You won't even listen to your mother now?"

"Do you not know that today is the day your martial soul awakens? And you're still sleeping in?"

A beautiful woman of around thirty nagged him while placing several pieces of hundred-year soul beast meat into Ling Feng's bowl to nourish his body.

This beautiful woman was Ling Feng's mother, Tuoba Yue'er, a genius from the Holy Dragon Sect of the Lower Four Sects.

Though she was only in her early forties, she was already a level-75 Soul Sage. Her martial soul was the White Armored Earth Dragon, the inherited martial soul of the Holy Dragon Sect.

Sitting opposite Ling Feng was his nominal father, Qiangu Xiaoye, the nephew of the Qian Jun and Jiang Mo Enshrined of the Worship Hall. His martial soul was the Dark Coiling Dragon Staff, mutated from the Coiling Dragon Staff. He was also in his early forties, yet his Soul Power had already reached level 86.

He unquestionably had the potential to become a future Titled Douluo.

"Hurry up and eat. Once you're done, your father and I will take you for your martial soul awakening. The young master and little Chen from Golden Crocodile Enshrined's family will be awakening with you today as well."

"Got it."

Qiangu Lingfeng waved a hand, clearly not taking it too seriously.

As someone who had transmigrated from Blue Star, he naturally understood what a martial soul awakening meant. Still, he was not overly nervous.

His mother was the daughter of the Holy Dragon Sect's sect master and possessed Innate Soul Power of level eight. His father's Dark Coiling Dragon Staff was an evolved top-tier tool martial soul, just a step short of Innate Full Soul Power.

No matter how bad his own talent was, he would probably have at least level-seven Innate Soul Power.

Besides, because he had grown up alongside Qian Renxue, even if Qiangu Lingfeng awakened an ordinary martial soul, he would never have to worry about food or clothing in this life.

What was more, thanks to his sweet tongue over the past few years, every old man in the Worship Hall had grown very fond of him.

"Heh, you're not nervous at all. When your mother awakened her martial soul back then, I couldn't sleep a wink the night before."

"You deadbeat, your son is exactly like you—completely carefree."

The beautiful woman abruptly turned her fire on her husband.

"Don't worry, my dear. Ling Feng will most likely awaken the Coiling Dragon Staff martial soul. It would be even better if he inherits my mutated martial soul. Of course, the White Armored Earth Dragon martial soul would be excellent too."

"Our son has been exceptionally clever since he was young. His Innate Soul Power definitely won't be low."

"Rest assured."

Qiangu Xiaoye comforted her.

"That's right, Mom. I'm your son. This time, I'll definitely have Innate Full Soul Power!"

"You two are nothing but smooth talkers."

The Qiangu family had a rather good atmosphere. Both parents belonged to the Worship Hall faction and held important posts in the Angel Legion.

"Master, Madam, the young master and Young Master Jin Chen have come to visit."

A maid came to report.

"Xue'er and Chen'er? Come in, quickly. Today is the day your martial souls awaken, so Auntie specially made some delicious food."

Led by the maid, Qian Renxue and Jin Chen entered the room.

Since Ling Feng had displayed his unusual qualities from a young age, and there were only the three of them among the younger generation of the Worship Hall, they had naturally become close.

Qian Renxue had never been favored by Bibi Dong, while Qian Xunji spent his days and nights handling government affairs. Thus, Qian Renxue had lived in the Worship Hall ever since she could remember.

Jin Chen's situation was not much different. When he was one year old, his parents had gone out to hunt Evil Soul Masters and perished alongside them. He had lived with Golden Crocodile ever since.

The two had played with Ling Feng ever since they could remember. Eating and staying overnight at Ling Feng's home was even more commonplace, so the three of them had an excellent relationship.

"Ah, they're both pitiful children. I hope their martial soul awakenings have good outcomes."

One had a father who did not love her and a mother who did not care for her, while the other had lost both parents at a young age. Tuoba Yue'er had already come to regard Qian Renxue and Jin Chen as half her own children.

"Thank you, Auntie."

Qian Renxue and Jin Chen did not stand on ceremony, plopping down on either side of Ling Feng.

"Crybaby. Little brat."

Ling Feng muttered.

Qian Renxue, seated to his left and as exquisite as a doll, loved pretending that Ling Feng had bullied her into tears so that his parents would scold him.

As for Jin Chen, he always dumped the blame on Ling Feng. He was a real little demon.

"Ling Feng, I'll protect you from now on. Grandpa said I'll inherit the Six-Winged Angel martial soul. When that happens, I'll protect you."

Qian Renxue said in her soft, childish voice.

"Me too, me too."

Jin Chen's mouth was glistening with grease as he stuffed himself, yet he did not forget to chime in.

"You two?"

Ling Feng smiled, utterly unconcerned about his future.

Generally speaking, soul masters with exceptional talent would show signs of being extraordinary even before awakening their martial souls.

Like Qian Renxue and Jin Chen, neither of them lacked strength. Jin Chen in particular was frighteningly strong. It was obvious that awakening the Golden Crocodile martial soul was practically guaranteed.

But Ling Feng was equally extraordinary. He could take both of them on at once and compete with them in strength without falling behind. Naturally, the quality of his martial soul could not possibly be low.

There's a black dragon coiled around my father's Coiling Dragon Staff, and Mom has a dragon-type martial soul. Could my martial soul belong to the Dark Dragon line or something?

As Ling Feng thought this, the food before him was rapidly being attacked.

"Jin Chen, leave some for me! Take this punch!"

"Sister Xue, hold Ling Feng down. Let's split this plate of meat evenly."

"Deal!"

After a far-from-quiet breakfast, the three children followed Qiangu Xiaoye and Tuoba Yue'er to the Worship Hall.

After presenting their tokens, the five of them quickly arrived at the entrance to the Worship Hall.

The place was exquisitely adorned, and several immensely powerful auras swept over them at once.

"Great Enshrined, this subordinate has brought the children for their martial soul awakening ceremony."

The doors opened in response. The five entered, where the seven great enshrined had long been waiting.

Beside them stood two more figures: Qian Xunji, who now controlled the Pope Hall, and Bibi Dong, who hated him to the bone.

Qian Xunji was in the prime of his life. Qiangu Lingfeng was the same age as Qian Renxue, meaning he was around eleven years older than Tang San. Theoretically, Qian Xunji still had four or five good years ahead of him.

"Xiaoye, you're here."

Qian Daoliu spoke kindly. Qiangu Xiaoye was not only the sole nephew of Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, but more importantly, he was highly talented.

He belonged to the same generation as Qian Xunji, though he was several years younger. Had Qian Xunji not relied on a God Trial to rapidly break through to Titled Douluo, he might not necessarily have been Qiangu Xiaoye's match.

A talent like this was destined to earn a place in the Worship Hall in the future. There was even a strong chance that, with his mutated Coiling Dragon Staff, he would surpass Qian Jun and Jiang Mo.

"Greetings, Great Enshrined, esteemed Enshrined Ones, and my two uncles."

Qiangu Xiaoye bowed to each of them.

"Mm. Today is for the children to awaken their martial souls. There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be so restrained."

"Xue'er, you go first."

Qian Daoliu's voice remained gentle.

"Yes, Grandpa. Xue'er is coming."

Qian Daoliu personally presided over the awakening ceremony, so the children only needed to remain inside the formation.

Qian Daoliu swiftly set up the formation. Once Qian Renxue stepped inside, a reaction quickly appeared.

She rose into the air from nothingness, and the Six-Winged Angel martial soul emerged behind her.

At the same time, three pairs of brilliant golden wings appeared behind her, sacred and powerful.

"As expected, it's the Six-Winged Angel!"