Have I Mutated?

Yu Xiaogang had been exceptionally intelligent since childhood. At the age of three, he began studying theoretical books related to Soul Masters and was often publicly praised by his father, Yu Yuanzhen.

By the age of five, he had already put forward some of his own views on theory.

Ning Mingzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, had once visited the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and praised him for possessing the bearing of a True Dragon, saying that he would surely roam the continent and make his name known throughout the world.

When it came to his older brother, however, there was only one comment: smart and sensible.

Outstanding from a young age, he had been held in high regard by the clan's higher-ups, who practically treated him as heaven's favored son. Naturally, Yu Xiaogang saw himself that way as well.

On Douluo Continent, Martial Souls were inherited through bloodlines. His father, Yu Yuanzhen, possessed extraordinary talent, so Yu Xiaogang was surely gifted as well!

More than once, Yu Xiaogang had even dreamed of surpassing his father and exceeding him in talent!

After Yu Xiaogang rattled off a whole lot of nonsense, Yu Mingxiao finally reacted.

He said softly, "Xiaogang, you don't understand cultivation."

Yu Xiaogang frowned, his expression darkening. "I don't understand cultivation?"

"So you mean everything I said was wrong? That I shouldn't advise you not to waste medicinal materials or do pointless training?"

"I'm doing this for your own good!"

"Big Brother, I think you've lost your mind!"

Yu Mingxiao shook his head, ignoring him completely as he turned and left the reception hall.

When he reached the doorway, his steps paused slightly. He had wanted to remind Yu Xiaogang that Martial Soul awakening was related to one's physique.

But after thinking it over, he decided against it.

Their Martial Souls would awaken in two days anyway. What was the point of reminding him now?

When Yu Mingxiao was three, he had told Yu Xiaogang, "You've been frail since childhood. You need to exercise more, or the Martial Soul you awaken may undergo a malignant mutation."

But Yu Xiaogang had not taken his words to heart at all.

Over the past few years, he had spent most of his time eating, drinking, and playing. A small portion of it was spent flipping through books in the clan library, and even when he went out, it was merely to visit nearby cities for fun.

Yu Xiaogang silently watched him leave, his eyes filled with disappointment.

"Forget it. My brother is stubborn and brainless. There's no use saying more."

"It seems the future Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will ultimately have to be led by me."

"Only I, Yu Xiaogang, can lead the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to stand at the peak of the continent!"

"In the future Soul Master world, I, Yu Xiaogang, shall be number one under heaven!"

"Ha ha ha—"

As soon as the words fell, Yu Xiaogang's ears burned hot. His little face flushed red, and with his hands on his hips, he became so excited that he forgot himself entirely.

He began imagining the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony two days later, where he would awaken Innate Full Soul Power and astonish everyone present.

Time flowed like fine sand constantly slipping through an hourglass.

In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.

That morning, invited forces from all sides crossed the lake by boat and entered the mountain gates. Led by disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they headed toward the main hall where the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony would be held.

By the time the brothers Yu Mingxiao and Yu Xiaogang were led into the main hall by disciples, both sides of the hall were already filled with prominent figures.

The Clear Sky Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Lower Four Sects had all sent high-ranking members.

Yu Xiaogang was unusually excited that day. The thought of awakening a powerful Dragon Clan Martial Soul beneath everyone's watchful eyes had already left him unable to suppress his inner excitement!

Stay calm. I have to stay calm. I can't embarrass myself. Father is still watching from the side.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

After today, his status within the clan would surely soar.

Not only was he the Sect Master's own son, but he would also possess a powerful Martial Soul. Calling him indispensable would not be an exaggeration.

Yu Yuanzhen sat high in the center of the main hall. He swept his gaze across the guests below, a faint smile on his lips. "Today, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has specially held a Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony for my two disappointing children. Thank you all for taking the time to attend."

"Sect Master Yu, you are too courteous. It is also my honor to witness the awakening of the two young masters of your sect."

"Sect Master Yu is too modest. Congratulations in advance to the two young masters on their successful awakenings."

"Sect Master Yu, hurry and begin the awakening. Look, the two little geniuses can hardly wait."

Representatives of the various forces offered a few polite remarks in turn.

Yu Yuanzhen smiled and looked toward Yu Mingxiao and Yu Xiaogang. "The Martial Soul Awakening officially begins. Mingxiao, Xiaogang, which of you will come up first?"

Yu Xiaogang glanced at his older brother from the corner of his eye. Seeing no reaction from him, Yu Xiaogang, eager to show himself off, stepped forward and said, "Father, I'll go first."

"Good. Luo Cheng, awaken Xiaogang's Martial Soul for him." Yu Yuanzhen chuckled softly.

Since childhood, he had favored Yu Xiaogang more. The child had a pleasing temperament, was exceptionally clever, and knew how to present himself before others.

Yu Mingxiao, on the other hand, was strict with himself but always taciturn, making it impossible to know what he was thinking.

Still, he trained tirelessly every day and never indulged in play, which brought Yu Yuanzhen considerable comfort. Though he might not necessarily achieve greatness, it was enough to show that the child possessed a dependable character.

The one responsible for awakening the Martial Soul was an elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan named Yu Luocheng. He possessed the strength of a Soul Saint and worked diligently without complaint.

Yu Luocheng met Yu Xiaogang's impatient gaze and smiled. "Xiaogang, come stand beside me."

Yu Xiaogang did as instructed. Once he approached, he was surrounded by an awakening formation formed from six awakening stones.

Yu Luocheng raised his hand and tapped lightly. Golden motes of light scattered from the formation and flowed into Yu Xiaogang's body.

A phantom image of a giant dragon gradually took shape behind him.

Yu Luocheng's hand, which had been stroking his beard, suddenly froze. He stared at the giant dragon phantom behind Yu Xiaogang, his face filled with astonishment.

"This isn't a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Could it have mutated?"

The crowd immediately erupted into commotion.

"That giant dragon phantom is very blurry. There's no telling what Martial Soul it mutated into."

"It should be a beneficial mutation, right? It is said that Sect Master Yu's son, Yu Xiaogang, possesses the bearing of a True Dragon."

"Congratulations, Sect Master Yu! Your sect is about to produce a True Dragon!"

"Ha ha ha, you flatter me, everyone." Yu Yuanzhen replied with a hearty laugh, his gaze fixed tightly on Yu Xiaogang within the awakening formation as he waited for him to stabilize his Martial Soul.

Mutations of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul were extremely unstable. If he had a choice, he would rather his son's Martial Soul not mutate at all.

Unfortunately, the more one wished to avoid something, the more it insisted on happening.

Moreover, the giant dragon phantom gradually began to seem wrong, revealing signs that it was breaking apart.

Yu Yuanzhen instantly clenched his fists. Cold sweat seeped from his forehead, and his expression tightened.

"I've mutated? Could this be the Golden Sacred Dragon recorded in the clan's ancient texts?"

A gleam flashed in Yu Xiaogang's eyes. He recalled what the books had written about the Golden Sacred Dragon. Rumor had it that one of the family's ancestors had awakened this Martial Soul, become a Peerless Douluo, and led the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to stand at the peak of the continent.

Now that he too had awakened a Holy Giant Dragon, could it be that heaven had destined him to restore the family's former glory?

His gaze involuntarily shifted toward his older brother, Yu Mingxiao.

Brother, do you see this?

I played around for years and still awakened a powerful Martial Soul.

Talent is something one is born with. I am the Heaven-Supporting White Jade Pillar who will uphold the entire clan in the future!