Murong Huai would turn six the next day. Tomorrow was the day he would awaken his Martial Soul, but he wasn't worried in the least.
What a joke. With a background this powerful—with three Douluos in the family, each possessing a top-tier Martial Soul—if he awakened something like Luo Sanpao, it would be a complete waste of this new life.
After taking Murong Huai around for a while, Murong Chayue returned to Murong Mansion.
The old madam of Murong Mansion, Xiao Qingmei, and Wu Xianyun were already in the main hall, chatting.
"Grandma, Mother!"
Hearing Murong Huai's voice, the two looked toward the door. Xiao Qingmei said kindly,
"You two are finally back. Xianyun and I were just discussing sending someone to look for you."
Murong Huai threw himself into his grandmother's arms. She lovingly stroked his head as Murong Chayue walked in and said,
"Come on, what's there to look for? With me around, what danger could you possibly run into?"
Hearing this, Wu Xianyun smiled and said,
"Father, Mother meant she was worried you and Huai'er would miss mealtime."
After they sat down, Wu Xianyun turned to the steward beside her and said,
"Steward Zhou, have them serve the food."
"Yes, Madam."
Murong Fuhai had recently been training soldiers at the Military Camp. He'd heard that they would be carrying out some kind of operation soon, so he didn't return to the mansion for dinner.
Murong Huai obediently sat beside his mother, his big, watery eyes fixed on the food as he waited to dig in.
Before long, the dishes were served, and everyone began to eat. Murong Huai grabbed a chicken leg in each hand and chomped away, grease running down his chin as he thoroughly enjoyed himself.
When they were nearly finished, Murong Chayue set down his chopsticks and said to Murong Huai,
"Huai'er, you'll turn six tomorrow. Come with Grandpa to the Spirit Hall and awaken your Martial Soul."
Murong Huai asked in confusion,
"Grandpa, can't I awaken it here in our own mansion?"
Murong Chayue explained,
"Ah, of course you can. But your grandparents and parents all belong to the Spirit Hall. According to the rules, descendants have to awaken their Martial Souls inside the Spirit Hall."
Hearing this, his grandmother Xiao Qingmei said unhappily,
"You old fool, why follow some stupid rule? Huai'er, you can awaken your Martial Soul wherever you want. You don't have to follow any damn rules!"
Murong Chayue said nothing. Seeing this, Murong Huai thought for a moment and said,
"It's all right, Grandma. I don't mind where I awaken it. Let's go to the Spirit Hall. You're all high-ranking members, so you should set an example, shouldn't you?"
Everyone was stunned to hear six-year-old Murong Huai say that. Murong Chayue laughed and said,
"Hahaha! Good. You truly are my grandson."
The next day, at the Spirit Hall.
Murong Huai followed his grandfather to the Spirit Hall. A large group of people had already gone through their awakenings there.
It had to be said, Spirit City was a sacred place for Soul Masters across the world. The chance of awakening Soul Power there was as high as eighty percent. In ordinary regions, thirty percent was already an excellent rate. In remote mountain villages, finding even one or two people with Soul Power in a year was a rare blessing.
By the time the two arrived, only six or seven people remained. The ones before them had all awakened decent Martial Souls, with Innate Soul Power of at least rank five.
The last to awaken was a sweet, adorable girl with long black hair and lively eyes. She stepped onto the platform. The Soul King in charge of the awakening checked the list, then said,
"Bibi Dong, stand in the center of the formation."
The girl nodded and walked into the formation. Hearing the Soul Master say her name, Murong Huai couldn't help freezing.
It was her!
Bibi Dong. The possessor of Twin Martial Souls, the future pope of the Spirit Hall, and the one who would inherit the divine throne of the Rakshasa God.
He hadn't expected to awaken his Martial Soul at the same time as her. In the original story, Qian Xunji had forced himself on Bibi Dong, driving her to darkness and bringing about the tragedy that followed. Her daughter had held her mother's corpse and wept amid a sea of blood.
Since fate had let him, Murong Huai, meet Bibi Dong in this life, he would change everything. He wouldn't let Bibi Dong fall into darkness. He'd let her grow up happily. And as for that good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang, heh...
One word: show your face and you're dead!
As Murong Huai pondered, Bibi Dong's awakening began. Boundless purple Soul Power appeared around her, followed by a powerful pressure. The Soul Master in charge of the awakening was startled.
"This Martial Soul is..."
A terrifying spider appeared behind her. Purple-black armor covered its body, and a carapace concealed its face. Beneath its eyes were four smaller eyes. Its abdomen was round, and eight thick legs dripped with corrosive fluid.
Murong Chayue recognized the Martial Soul at once. It was one of the emperor-class spiders among Soul Beasts: the Death Spider Emperor, a top-tier Martial Soul.
"This girl's Martial Soul is quite impressive... What?!"
Murong Chayue had just seen something that made him freeze. A second terrifying aura appeared beside the Death Spider Emperor, and another spider emerged, this one dark green.
It looked very much like the Death Spider Emperor. Dark green energy radiated from its body, and its eight legs gleamed with a chilling light, making everyone shudder.
The Soul Master in charge of the awakening was utterly shocked. His voice trembled as he said,
"This—this is... Twin Martial Souls!"
Bibi Dong noticed how surprised the other person looked and curiously turned to see what was behind her. The moment she saw the two terrifying spiders, her face went pale with fright.
"Ahhh!!!"
Bibi Dong shut her eyes in terror and sat down on the floor. Murong Huai shook his head. The Death Spider Emperor and Soul-Eater Spider Emperor were certainly powerful Martial Souls, but they really were hideous and scary.
"Little girl, don't be afraid. Feel the flow of Soul Power inside you, then slowly withdraw your Martial Souls."
At those words, Bibi Dong shakily raised her head. Murong Chayue bent down and smiled as he guided her.
To be honest, Murong Chayue was astonished. He hadn't expected to encounter a possessor of Twin Martial Souls today. She was only the second such person in the history of the Douluo Continent.
Bibi Dong nodded and followed his instructions, slowly withdrawing her Martial Souls.
Murong Huai stepped forward and held out his hand. Seeing the handsome, adorable little boy in front of her, Bibi Dong nodded and smiled. She took his hand and stood up.
"Thank you, big brother. My name is Bibi Dong. You can call me Dong'er. What's your name, big brother?"
Murong Huai smiled at the adorable Bibi Dong.
"My name is Murong Huai."
Bibi Dong tilted her head.
"Murong Huai... Your name is really nice. I'll call you Brother Murong."
"Of course. Your name is lovely too, Dong'er. Let's go have your Soul Power tested."
Bibi Dong nodded and went over to the Soul Master, who was still standing there in a daze. He didn't move. Seeing this, Murong Chayue snorted and beckoned with one hand. The crystal orb flew over to him.
"Hmph, useless fool. Get out of here!"
At Murong Chayue's words, the Soul Master hurriedly nodded and fled as if his life depended on it. Then Murong Chayue looked at Bibi Dong.
"Little girl, put your hand on it."
Bibi Dong obediently placed her hand on the crystal orb. In an instant, dazzling light filled the entire hall.
Murong Chayue nodded, as if he'd expected this.
"As expected, Innate Full Soul Power."
Twin Martial Souls, Innate Full Soul Power—an absolute genius with peerless talent.
Although the first possessor of Twin Martial Souls had ruined himself, now a second had come to the Spirit Hall, awakening the Martial Souls of two Spider Emperors. The Spirit Hall would surely find a suitable way for her to cultivate and nurture a future powerhouse of the highest rank.
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