Warden, White Light Eye. Crippled Martial Soul?

Perhaps because too many people had awakened at once, the white-robed youth looked somewhat frail for a moment.

Yet, he still put on airs and commanded Fang Le.

Fang Le said nothing in response, stepping into the circle with a hint of nervousness.

Then, as the white-robed youth channeled soul power into the formation, Fang Le slowly closed his eyes to feel the process.

He felt a warmth spreading through his body, as if he were submerged in lukewarm water.

At the same time, a peculiar energy he had never noticed before began to pulse within him, as if coming to life.

But as the soul power from the formation poured in, that energy seemed to be provoked, beginning to frantically suppress and devour the incoming soul power.

However, this frenzy did not last long.

The energy within him seemed to have had its fill; it suddenly shifted, erupting and splitting into two streams.

One stream surged out of Fang Le's body like a wild beast off its leash, while the other turned into a gentle trickle, flowing to every part of his body.

Seeing Fang Le enveloped in thick golden light and continuously drawing soul power from the formation, the white-robed youth was overjoyed.

Although his own theoretical grades weren't great, he knew just by looking at this display that an incredible Martial Soul had been awakened.

Could he be about to replicate the great achievements of his ancestors?

He didn't dare ask for a god, but if he could awaken a Titled Douluo, he wouldn't be losing out!

Indeed, this arrogant youth was a descendant of the Blind Douluo from years ago.

As for why the Martial Soul hadn't been passed down? Well, Master Su's passionate heart hadn't been passed down either, had it?

It was just hard to say how the eyesight had been inherited.

Just as the youth was getting excited, a stream of light suddenly shot out from Fang Le's body and into the ground.

Then, an invisible force field rippled outward from that spot.

The range was small, only ten meters in radius.

But as the domain covered the area, vision was lost in an instant, plunging everything into pitch-black darkness and filling those caught within with waves of terror.

However, this domain came as quickly as it went.

The moment his vision returned, Su Haitao stared intently at Fang Le, who was still in the process of awakening his Martial Soul.

He saw two pillar-like objects covered in teal fuzz suddenly emerge from the shadows at Fang Le's feet.

Then came a square head with horns on either side.

Next was the body.

Equally square, but with severely imbalanced proportions and short, stubby legs.

It had no eyes, only mouths on its chest and face.

With its dark green and bone-white color scheme, it looked exactly like a little monster.

Yet, this little guy didn't look like a product of this world at all; it wasn't rounded in the slightest.

"An external Martial Soul?! It's ugly-cute."

Su Haitao looked at the half-human-tall Warden beside Fang Le's feet, feeling uncertain.

After all, external beast souls were extremely rare; aside from the Teacher of Gods, the Golden Sacred Dragon, and the Martial Soul Luo Sanpao belonging to the Horn of Wisdom of the Golden Iron Triangle, Master Yu Xiaogang, they had never appeared again.

"Hmm... it should have soul power, but why hasn't this kid's awakening ended yet? Could it be...!"

After observing the Warden for a moment, Su Haitao turned his gaze to Fang Le, who had yet to exit the awakening state, and a bold thought suddenly rose in his mind.

Twin Martial Souls! His Su family might have awakened another Twin Martial Souls user!!

And the last one was none other than the Sea God Tang San from 10,000 years ago!!

If he could build a good relationship with him...

Just as he expected, a moment later, as Fang Le opened his eyes, a piercing white light flickered within them.

"Child! Quick! Test your soul power!!"

Before Fang Le could even recover from the daze of his awakening, Su Haitao was already eagerly holding the soul power crystal, thrusting it before Fang Le's eyes.

In his confusion, Fang Le followed Su Haitao's command and placed his hand on the crystal.

Suddenly, a dazzling... well, no, the soul power crystal only emitted a faint glow.

The light was exactly the same as that of the Blue Silver Grass that had awakened with half a level of soul power earlier.

"Twin Martial Souls with half a level of soul power? Is innate half-level the limit for an external beast soul? This kid is a waste! Bad luck!"

With that, Su Haitao's previously excited expression instantly turned to one of disdain. He packed up the awakening formation and the soul power crystal, walking away without looking back.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to spit in Fang Le's direction.

Although the legendary Master Yu Xiaogang also had innate half-level soul power, he possessed heaven-defying wisdom, which allowed him to break through the innate limit and become a Titled Douluo.

He was even the guide for the Sea God.

How could a village bumpkin like this compare?

What's more, the kid's other Martial Soul is just an eye that glows white—it has no special features at all.

Therefore, even though Fang Le possesses Twin Martial Souls, Su Haitao can assert with certainty that the boy will never break through to become a Soul Ancestor in his lifetime.

Since he won't achieve anything of note, he is naturally not worth the effort of cultivating a relationship.

As Su Haitao leaves, the parents who had been waiting for their children to awaken their Martial Souls crowd around.

Those whose children awakened soul power are naturally beaming with joy.

Those who didn't aren't too heartbroken; after all, being a Soul Master is hardly a position for peasants like them, and they hadn't held much hope to begin with.

Thus, once it was over, everyone returned to their respective homes.

Only Old Jack and the dazed Fang Le remained in the clearing.

"As long as you awakened soul power and can cultivate, that's enough, Little Le. Besides, you have Twin Martial Souls; you'll definitely make something of yourself.

Grandpa still has some savings. When the time comes, I'll send you to the Soul Master Academy in the city. With your diligence, as long as you work hard, I believe you can become a Soul Master."

Seeing Fang Le still lost in thought, Old Jack assumes he is saddened by the poor quality of his awakened Martial Soul.

He ruffles the boy's hair to comfort him.

"Grandpa, I'm not sad. I'm just shocked! Just you wait and see! In the future, I will definitely become the most powerful Soul Master!"

To the old man's comfort, Fang Le looks up and declares his grand ambition.

"Good! Little Le is the best! To celebrate you awakening soul power, we're going home! Grandpa will stew a chicken for you."

That night, Fang Le summons his Martial Soul.

Looking at the Warden standing blankly by his feet, he can barely hold back a laugh.

By now, he has gained a rough understanding of both his Martial Souls.

His first Martial Soul is a Body Martial Soul: the creator god of MC, HIM. Although it hasn't fully awakened yet and can only be called Steve, it hasn't granted him the invincible Creative Mode or the infinite respawns of Survival Mode either.

However, he believes that as long as he continuously adds Soul Rings to his first Martial Soul, Survival Mode will come, and Creative Mode will follow.

Even in this basic form, the abilities it grants him are quite formidable.

First, naturally, is the block-man's incredible physical constitution; Fang Le feels he could kill a cow with three punches right now.

Then there is the health bar. Just like in the game, as long as his health bar isn't depleted, he is as hard to kill as a cockroach.

Furthermore, consuming food accelerates his recovery, which counts as a god-tier skill for survival and training.

As a god-level Martial Soul, it also possesses a domain skill: MC Domain.

The range is ten meters in radius, increasing with his level.

It has a ten-percent weakening effect on the strength of enemies at the same level or lower.

This effect also scales with his level, increasing by one percent per level.

By the time Fang Le becomes a Titled Douluo, this weakening will reach one hundred percent.

It can be considered a god-tier skill for clearing out mobs.

His second Martial Soul is an external Beast Martial Soul: the Warden.

It is a pure stat-monster whose strength increases alongside his own level, and in the early stages, it is definitely stronger than his own physical body.

Don't let its small size fool you; it should have no trouble taking down a level 20 Soul Master.

It also comes with its own domain: Silence Domain.

The domain covers a radius of ten meters, increasing with his level.

It affects the five senses of anyone within the area, rendering them unable to see or hear, and this effect ignores level differences.

Even a Titled Douluo would be rendered blind and deaf.

It is a god-tier skill for sneak attacks.

One month later.

"Grandpa, you don't need to come with me. I'm a big boy now, and the road isn't easy to walk.

Didn't I already go to Nuoding Academy before? I won't get lost. Besides, isn't Uncle Erniu going too? It'll be fine.

You just stay in the village and take care of yourself. Once I make a name for myself, I'll come back to pick you up and we'll live the good life!

It's getting late! Uncle Erniu is waiting! You should head back now!"

At the entrance of God Soul Village, Old Jack watches his grandson disappear into the distance on the ox cart, standing still for a long time.

He knows that Little Le is a child destined for great things! A small place will only trap him; his stage should be in a much wider world.

As for himself, an old man who has grown accustomed to God Soul Village, he cannot leave it.

He will just wait here, slowly and patiently! Waiting for him to become famous across the land, waiting for his return!

He will guard this home for him, so that when the child turns back, he will still have a place to return to.