The Martial Soul Was Actually the Five Spirit Lock?

Douluo Continent, Fasinuo Province.

Five Elements Village, Spirit Hall Branch.

"What kind of Martial Soul is this? A metal bracelet?"

"Alas, looks like another Trash Martial Soul!"

Looking at the boy's Martial Soul, Su Yuntao sighed helplessly.

It was once again the time of year when Martial Souls were awakened. So, starting two months ago, he had been traveling from place to place, awakening the Martial Souls of children in remote villages.

After visiting dozens of villages in a row, he had come up empty-handed. There were pitifully few children who could become Soul Masters, let alone any gifted young talents.

But it wasn't as if he had found nothing at all. When passing through Holy Soul Village, he had discovered a promising child with Innate Full Soul Power. Unfortunately, the child's Martial Soul was a sprig of Blue Silver Grass—a textbook Trash Martial Soul.

Unlike Su Yuntao, who was disappointed, the boy wore an astonished expression.

"The Five Spirit Lock? My Martial Soul is actually the Five Spirit Lock!"

Looking at his Martial Soul, Ling Yun was overjoyed.

He wasn't from this world. He was a transmigrator from Blue Star.

Six years ago, he had been on his way home from work. He had just walked out of his company when he saw a huge truck speeding toward him out of control. Then everything went black, and he lost consciousness.

When Ling Yun opened his eyes again, he discovered he had become an orphan. His parents had died of illness long ago, and it was only thanks to the kind village chief who took him in that he had survived to this day.

After growing up for six years, he had also realized that he had come to the world of Douluo Continent. And today was the day he would awaken his Martial Soul.

Even Ling Yun himself hadn't expected his Martial Soul to be the same Five Spirit Lock as GG Bond's.

"Brother Tao, you really live up to your title as the legendary Blind Douluo. You actually awakened the Five Spirit Lock for me!

"I just wonder whether this Five Spirit Lock has the Five Spirit King's Five Spirits Power inside it. If it does, I'll be able to transform into five different beast-form warriors—and even turn into the Five Spirit King!"

Thinking of this, Ling Yun couldn't help but smile.

Seeing this, Su Yuntao shook his head, assuming the boy was simply excited after awakening his Martial Soul.

Then he took out a crystal ball and said blandly, "Even though it's a Trash Martial Soul, we should still test your Innate Soul Power."

"Okay."

With a thought, Ling Yun withdrew his Martial Soul into his body, then placed his hand on the crystal ball.

Whoosh—

In an instant, the crystal ball burst into dazzling white light. When Su Yuntao saw the brilliant glow, his previously placid expression changed abruptly.

"I-Innate Full Soul Power? Another child with Innate Full Soul Power?"

Su Yuntao cried out in shock, while Ling Yun remained perfectly calm.

This was the Martial Soul that could seal the Five Spirit King. How could its Innate Soul Power possibly be low?

After recovering from his initial shock, Su Yuntao gradually calmed down. Although Ling Yun had Innate Full Soul Power, the thought of his Martial Soul made Su Yuntao shake his head helplessly again.

"Such a fine case of Innate Full Soul Power, and yet his Martial Soul is just a metal bracelet. What a terrible shame."

As he spoke, Su Yuntao filled out Ling Yun's certificate, then asked, "Young man, even though you have a Trash Martial Soul, you do have Innate Full Soul Power. Would you like to join Spirit Hall?"

Then Su Yuntao added, "There are plenty of powerful Soul Masters in Spirit Hall. They'll guide you in your cultivation. Even with a Trash Martial Soul, you might still have a chance to become a powerful Soul Master someday!"

"Thank you for the invitation, Deacon, but I don't want to join Spirit Hall just yet. Besides, I need to discuss this with Village Chief Colin."

"That makes sense."

Su Yuntao nodded. It was only a Trash Martial Soul; whether the boy joined Spirit Hall or not made little difference. After handing Ling Yun the certificate, he left without another word.

Meanwhile, Village Chief Colin, who had been waiting impatiently, hurried over as soon as Su Yuntao came out and asked him cautiously, "How did it go, Deacon? Does our village have any children who can become Soul Masters this year?"

"There's a child named Ling Yun. Not only can he become a Soul Master, he also has the rare Innate Full Soul Power. Unfortunately, his Martial Soul is a metal bracelet. It doesn't look like it can attack or defend, so it's a textbook Trash Martial Soul. What a shame..."

After saying this, Su Yuntao left Five Elements Village, while Village Chief Colin's eyes lit up with excitement.

So what if the Martial Soul was trash? As long as the child could become a Soul Master, that was enough!

Thinking this, Colin went straight into the Spirit Hall Branch, walked over to Ling Yun, and patted him on the shoulder with a grin.

"Not bad, kid! You've actually got Innate Full Soul Power. With such an outstanding godson, I, Colin, can finally bring honor to my ancestors!

"I've decided. I'm giving you this year's work-study student spot at Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy. Once you get to Notting Academy, you'd better work hard..."

Then, remembering that Ling Yun had a Trash Martial Soul, Colin ruffled his hair and comforted him gently. "Ling Yun, even though you have a Trash Martial Soul, you absolutely mustn't give up on yourself. Understand?"

"I understand, Grandpa Colin." Ling Yun smiled. "Even if I have a Trash Martial Soul, I'll still become a powerful Soul Master!"

Besides, my Martial Soul isn't trash at all!

Ling Yun added silently.

Seeing the confidence on Ling Yun's face, Colin smiled faintly.

"That's my good grandson! Come on, let's go home. You awakened your Martial Soul today, so we have to celebrate. Once we get home, start the fire. Grandpa will stew you a chicken."

"Hehe, thanks, Grandpa. I'm in for a real treat today!"

The grandfather and grandson headed home laughing and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner.

After dinner, Ling Yun didn't go to sleep. Instead, he went out into the yard alone to test whether his Five Spirit Lock could transform him.

He released his Martial Soul, pressed the button in the middle of the Five Spirit Lock, and shouted,

"Five Spirits Power, transform!"

"..."

More than ten seconds passed. Apart from a breeze blowing by, nothing happened.

"Huh? I can't transform. Does that mean the Five Spirit King's power isn't inside it? Or do I need to obtain a Soul Ring first?"

Looking at his Five Spirit Lock, Ling Yun wondered to himself.

After all, this was Douluo Continent, a world of Martial Souls. It was quite possible that he needed a Soul Ring to fully activate the energy inside the Five Spirit Lock.

"Looks like I'll have to wait until I enroll at Notting Academy and get a Soul Ring. And I'll need to choose my First Soul Ring carefully, too."

Thinking this, Ling Yun returned to his room to rest.

Early the next morning, Colin took him to Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy.

Fortunately, Five Elements Village wasn't too far from Notting City. After just two days, the grandfather and grandson arrived at Notting Academy.

After handing the Spirit Hall certificate to the gatekeeper, Ling Yun smiled politely and said, "Hello, sir. We're here to take care of the enrollment formalities."