Because the Sect Master Ning Fengzhi's only daughter, Ning Rongrong, and Chen Xin's grandson were both awakening their Martial Souls, Gu Rong actually took the responsibility of overseeing the awakening himself, helping the many children of the appropriate age awaken their Martial Souls.
But it was precisely Gu Rong's somewhat strange appearance and identity that made the children obey him without complaint. Even when their Innate Soul Power was less than ideal, they didn't dare cry or make a fuss, and could only leave obediently.
Time passed by the second, and soon only a handful of children remained in the line of those who had yet to awaken their Martial Souls.
Among all the children who had already awakened, the highest Innate Soul Power Level was only seven. Even Ning Fengzhi's youngest son had only six levels of Innate Soul Power.
This left Ning Fengzhi disappointed, while also making him place his hopes on Ning Rongrong.
There weren't many people left, and most of them wore nervous expressions. Ning Rongrong alone remained confident, showing not the slightest trace of anxiety.
Not only was she not nervous, she even squeezed her way over beside Yu Tianjue, her face beaming with confidence.
"Brother Tianjue, my Innate Soul Power will definitely be higher than everyone else's!"
At this, Yu Tianjue gave a slight nod but said nothing more.
Soon, it was Ning Rongrong's turn.
Yu Tianjue watched as Ning Rongrong walked into the awakening formation without the slightest stage fright.
A brilliant light immediately enveloped her small figure, and for the first time, even Gu Rong's voice grew excited.
"Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Innate Soul Power... Level nine!"
At these words, Ning Fengzhi visibly relaxed, and a look of excitement spread across his face.
When he, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, had awakened, his Innate Soul Power had only been level eight. But his daughter had level nine Innate Soul Power!
Level nine Innate Soul Power was an absolutely top-tier talent among support-type Martial Souls, and had been exceedingly rare in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for hundreds of years. Ning Fengzhi didn't hesitate for a moment before deciding in his heart that Ning Rongrong would be the Sect Master's successor.
His sons were simply too disappointing. Of all of them, the highest Innate Soul Power was only level seven, nowhere near Ning Rongrong's level nine.
Now, only Uncle Chen's son remained... Ning Fengzhi felt a faint stir of anticipation as he looked toward Tian Jue at the back of the line.
Seeing Ning Rongrong beaming and waving at him, Yu Tianjue took a deep breath and stepped into the awakening formation.
"Come on, Brother Tianjue!"
Ning Rongrong clenched her little fists and cheered him on.
Soon, golden specks of light drifted out of the awakening formation and settled into Yu Tianjue's body.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, a long sword, dark red from end to end, suddenly appeared!
Along with the sword came a chill, murderous intent. Even Gu Rong, who was overseeing the Martial Soul Awakening, couldn't help but feel shocked.
"Uncle Chen, this Martial Soul..."
The expression on Chen Xin's face froze. He had thought that Tian Jue would awaken the Seven Kill Sword and inherit his legacy—it had practically been a foregone conclusion. But who could have guessed... Tian Jue's Martial Soul had undergone a mutation!
And a beneficial one at that!
The murderous intent radiating from this sword... far surpassed that of the Seven Kill Sword!
The next instant, the crystal ball used to test Soul Power suddenly blazed with dazzling light.
"Innate Full Soul Power!"
"No... more than just Innate Full Soul Power!"
Yu Tianjue could clearly feel a wisp of an aura that no one else could detect suddenly surging into his body. It quickly transformed into a warm current, and the Soul Power within him seemed... to surge outward once more!
Accompanied by Gu Rong's cry of astonishment, the crystal ball made a crisp cracking sound and shattered instantly.
``` [You awakened the god-level Martial Soul, Asura Demon Sword, and received the Asura God's divine blessing. Your Innate Soul Power Level rose to level twenty.]
[After the Martial Soul Awakening, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect attached great importance to you. They didn't rashly take you to hunt for Soul Rings, but instead had you continue cultivating while lavishly buying many treasures that could strengthen your physique.]
[Only after Ning Rongrong cultivated her Soul Power to level ten did you go hunting for Soul Rings, accompanied by Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong.]
[After being tempered by all kinds of treasures that improved your physical constitution, your physique had advanced by a whole tier. Your First Soul Ring came from a Soul Beast nearing eight hundred years old, exceeding the ideal limit, while your Second Soul Ring surpassed a thousand years, making it a thousand-year Second Soul Ring.]
[The Soul Power gained from absorbing the two Soul Rings, along with the cultivation you had done before obtaining them, brought your Soul Power Level to twenty-four.]
[The huge gap made Ning Rongrong unwilling to fall so far behind you, and this gave her the motivation to cultivate hard. After returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong began cultivating diligently.]
[You didn't pay much attention to this. You simply followed your grandfather Chen Xin's instructions, diligently practicing your swordsmanship and cultivating Soul Power every day.]
[But each time you practiced your swordsmanship, a little figure would still appear beside you. Gradually, you grew used to Ning Rongrong's company. Though she still seemed childish to you at times, the two of you became very close friends.]
[Seeing how close the two of you had become, Ning Fengzhi was secretly delighted. Your talent was plainly extraordinary, and though you were Chen Xin's grandson and naturally belonged to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's camp, Ning Fengzhi still wanted to bring you even closer to the sect.]
[After Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin discussed it, they finally settled on a marriage between you and Ning Rongrong.]
[Ning Rongrong had no objections at all. On the contrary, she seemed delighted. From the first time she saw you practicing your swordsmanship, she had thought you were quite extraordinary. Combined with your excellent talent and handsome looks, Ning Rongrong had long since fallen for you. Her eyes held only you, with no one else in them.]
[You gladly agreed to the marriage as well. Just like that, your relationship with Ning Rongrong grew even closer.]
[Five and a half years passed in a flash. You successfully became a Soul Ancestor, reaching level forty-two in Soul Power, and your Fourth Soul Ring was an unprecedented Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. Though Ning Rongrong had become exceptionally diligent under your prodding, her talent meant that after five and a half years, her Soul Power Level had only reached twenty-nine.]
[Frustrated that she couldn't break through to level thirty, Ning Rongrong decided to secretly leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. This coincided with your own decision to venture out for some experience after breaking through to level forty. So the two of you set off together, leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect under cover of night.]
[But in truth, your actions had not escaped the notice of Gu Rong, Chen Xin, or Ning Fengzhi. The three of them watched as you two left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.]