Yu Xiaogang: Did Big Brother Not Bring Shame Upon the Family?

But before he could savor his pride for long, the dragon phantom suddenly trembled violently.

Bang! The phantom shattered at once. Yu Xiaogang sprayed out a mouthful of blood and staggered before collapsing to the floor.

At the same time, a fart abruptly echoed through the hall with a "pfft."

A pale-black creature that looked neither quite like a pig nor a dog hopped out of the cloud of gas. It circled the fallen Yu Xiaogang, snuffling at this and that.

"This... this is my Martial Soul? How did it become like this?"

Yu Xiaogang raised his head. Looking at the fat Pig before him, his heart sank and his eyes went blank. "No!"

With another fart, the atmosphere instantly sank into an eerie silence.

The people present exchanged glances, all sensing that something was amiss.

Yu Xiaogang's situation closely resembled an interrupted Martial Soul awakening, where abnormal energy consumption had led to a malignant mutation.

Yu Mingxiao stroked his chin. He was not surprised that Yu Xiaogang had awakened Luo Sanpao, but something still felt strange. Was Luo Sanpao a black-haired pig?

Yu Yuanzhen felt countless veiled gazes land on him. His fists clenched as his face darkened. "Test his Innate Soul Power!"

Hopefully, hopefully, this Martial Soul was only weak on the surface and actually immensely powerful.

Xiaogang, awaken Innate Full Soul Power! Slap their faces hard!

Do not disappoint your father again!

The smile had already vanished from Yu Luocheng's face as he handed over an Azure Crystal Ball. "Xiaogang, place your hand on it."

Enveloped by Yu Luocheng's broad figure, Yu Xiaogang slowly raised his head upon hearing those words, vitality returning to him.

That was right, he had not tested his Innate Soul Power yet.

Whether he was a dragon or a worm could only be determined after his Innate Soul Power was revealed!

Come forth, my Innate Full Soul Power!

With a fierce glare, Yu Xiaogang raised his hand and slammed it down on the crystal ball, letting out an unwilling roar in his heart!

The crystal ball instantly erupted with suction, then... lit up with an extremely faint glimmer.

"This... Innate Soul Power of half a rank."

Yu Luocheng's face was filled with disdain as he quietly announced the result.

Yu Yuanzhen was shaken to the core. As though struck by a heavy blow, he slumped weakly into his seat of honor.

It was over.

For six years, I placed such high hopes on you, yet you awakened such a worthless Martial Soul!

Today, I have completely lost face.

Although the representatives of the various powers present did not mock him to his face, those faintly perceptible, covert gazes still stabbed into him like needles, leaving him deeply humiliated.

Once the news spread, Yu Yuanzhen would likely become the subject of jokes and ridicule among the various Soul Master factions for years to come.

At the center of the hall, Yu Xiaogang's arm dropped limply. Hearing the six piercing words, "Innate Soul Power of half a rank," his pupils shrank sharply and he stood there utterly lost.

No, this was not real!

How could I awaken such a worthless Martial Soul with Innate Soul Power of half a rank? I refuse to believe it!

My Holy Giant Dragon, my dream of becoming strong!

"Wuwuwu..."

Yu Xiaogang completely broke down and burst into loud sobs.

Unable to bear this cruel reality any longer, he covered his face and fled the hall as though escaping for his life.

That worthless fool has utterly disappointed me!

Yu Yuanzhen forcibly suppressed the fury in his heart and cursed inwardly.

A malignant mutation of his Martial Soul would have been one thing; it could only be blamed on bad luck. But with this temperament, fleeing whenever trouble arose, he would never amount to anything in this life!

He could already imagine the amused, mocking gazes from below. It felt as though all strength had been drained from his body in an instant. In a deep voice, he said, "Yu Luocheng, awaken Mingxiao's Martial Soul!"

Yu Luocheng looked disdainfully at Yu Xiaogang fleeing the hall and said, "Mingxiao, come up and awaken it."

Yu Mingxiao walked straight up before him. Following the same steps Yu Xiaogang had taken earlier, six awakening stones instantly surrounded him, forming a simple awakening array.

As Yu Luocheng infused Soul Power into it, golden motes scattered from the awakening array and surged into Yu Mingxiao's body.

Roar—

A dragon's roar resounded through the hall. Golden motes burst forth from his body, forming the phantom of a colossal dragon with white scales and golden radiance behind him.

Again?!

Yu Yuanzhen's heart skipped a beat. If possible, he truly did not want his children's Martial Souls to mutate. His heart could not take it. But now, he could only secretly pray that Yu Mingxiao's Martial Soul would stabilize.

The guests' attention focused on Yu Mingxiao, their eyes flickering with thought.

Could Yu Yuanzhen's other son also awaken that Pig-like Martial Soul?

If so, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan might one day find itself without worthy successors.

Below, the dragon phantom behind Yu Mingxiao flickered between bright and dim. After several transformations, it finally stabilized completely, and the radiant dragon revealed its true form!

This was the Radiant Sacred Dragon Martial Soul.

It was also known as the Golden Sacred Dragon.

Radiant Sacred Dragon? Not bad... Yu Mingxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it had not degenerated into Luo Sanpao. Otherwise, his efforts over the past three years would have become a colossal joke.

The awakening succeeded. Wonderful!

Yu Yuanzhen likewise let out a heavy sigh of relief. Thankfully, thankfully, Mingxiao had won him back some dignity, so he would not be too ashamed to face anyone after this awakening ceremony.

"Mingxiao, test your Innate Soul Power." A smile bloomed again on Yu Luocheng's face as he handed over an Azure Crystal Ball.

Right, he still had to test his Innate Soul Power. Mingxiao had awakened the rare Golden Sacred Dragon, so he was bound to possess high Innate Soul Power!

Yu Yuanzhen watched his eldest son below, his eyes filled with expectation.

Yu Mingxiao did as instructed and pressed his hand against the crystal ball. A pull came from it, and the crystal ball immediately burst forth with dazzling light.

Yu Luocheng's eyes lit up as he shouted, "Innate Full Soul Power! Yu Mingxiao, Martial Soul: Golden Sacred Dragon, Innate Full Soul Power!"

"Innate Full Soul Power, wonderful!" Yu Yuanzhen slammed his hand against the armrest and sprang to his feet.

"Congratulations, Clan Master Yu! Your clan's eldest young master has awakened a True Dragon Martial Soul. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will surely flourish!"

"Heaven truly favors your clan, granting you such an unparalleled genius!"

"Congratulations, Clan Master Yu! The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has worthy successors. Its future glory is assured!"

Along both sides of the hall, the representatives of the various powers erupted in commotion. They all rose to their feet, rushing to offer congratulations.

"You are all too kind, hahaha..." Yu Yuanzhen felt his face glow with pride. Smiling, he returned everyone's greetings, his heart filled with relief.

"What did I hear? Big Brother did not bring shame upon the family? He actually awakened Innate Full Soul Power? How is that possible?!"

Yu Xiaogang, huddled outside the doors, had red, swollen eyes filled with tears. His frail body trembled, and he nearly spat out blood again.

After fleeing outside, he had not actually left. Yu Mingxiao had yet to awaken his Martial Soul, and in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, they had the same mother and similar origins. Yu Mingxiao's talent could not possibly surpass his by much.

He had wanted to hear the elder announce that Yu Mingxiao had also awakened a worthless Martial Soul. Only then could his unbalanced heart find a little comfort.