Innate Full Soul Power—Would You Join Spirit Hall?

Ao Yin's right hand had just touched the blue crystal ball.

The next second.

Buzz—

The crystal ball suddenly radiated a brilliant light without any warning!

Moreover, it shook violently as its glow intensified, making it impossible to keep one's eyes open!

"What's going on?"

"My eyes are about to be blinded!" Su Yuntao exclaimed in shock!

Crack—

Just as he was wondering, a crisp sound suddenly came from the crystal ball. Su Yuntao used his soul power to protect himself and barely managed to look toward it.

Cracks appeared across the crystal ball's surface—one became two, two became three, and three became countless!

Crack, crack—

In an instant, the crystal ball was covered in fractures, like a spiderweb spreading across its surface.

The next moment, the crystal ball could no longer endure it. With a bang, it exploded directly into powder!

The tremendous commotion even caused Village Chief Jack to rush in from outside the hall. But by then, the light had faded, and he had no idea what had happened.

All he saw was Su Yuntao's jaw practically hanging to the floor, his expression absurdly exaggerated!

The hall immediately fell into a deathly silence. Even Su Yuntao's rapid breathing could be heard clearly.

"Honored Battle Soul Master... what just happened?"

Su Yuntao said, word by word, "This child has... Innate Full Soul Power!!"

The moment those words came out, not only did the village chief freeze, even Tang San's mind buzzed as he cried out in shock!

"What?"

"Ao Yin's soul power is level ten at birth—Innate Full Soul Power?"

Su Yuntao nodded firmly. "Yes! Absolutely!"

He knew very well that the testing limit of this blue crystal ball was level ten. It would only burst if the soul power exceeded its limit of endurance.

This child's soul power was at least... Innate Full Soul Power!

At that thought, Su Yuntao's mouth went dry. His expression was one of utter excitement. He even completely lost his composure, squatting in front of Ao Yin and placing both hands on his shoulders.

He asked excitedly, "Child, what is your name?"

Tang San stared blankly from the side. Was this really the Battle Soul Master whom even Village Chief Jack had treated with great respect, the lofty figure in everyone else's eyes?

"My name is Ao Yin!"

"Good! Child, you possess Innate Full Soul Power and extraordinary potential. Let me ask you—would you be willing to join Spirit Hall Academy?"

Su Yuntao was merely an inspecting deacon at a Spirit Hall branch. Helping ordinary people awaken their martial souls was his usual work. If he could discover gifted and promising children and have them join Spirit Hall Academy, not only might he receive a promotion, he could even possibly be transferred back to the main hall!

"Heavens! Inviting Little Ao to join Spirit Hall Academy?"

Before Ao Yin could react, Village Chief Jack was already shedding tears of joy. He had never expected Little Ao not only to awaken Innate Full Soul Power, but also to receive a personal invitation from a Battle Soul Master!

"Little Ao, Spirit Hall Academy is the finest soul master academy on the entire continent. Countless people don't even qualify to join it. You mustn't let this opportunity slip away!"

Village Chief Jack spoke earnestly, deliberately emphasizing how rare the chance to join Spirit Hall Academy was and urging Ao Yin to treasure it.

After all, if Ao Yin could join Spirit Hall, he would receive cultivation resources beyond the reach of ordinary people. Given time, he might even have a chance to restore Holy Soul Village's former glory!

"Spirit Hall?"

Images of several graceful figures inevitably surfaced in Ao Yin's mind—Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Bibi Dong...

After giving it some thought, Spirit Hall's conditions really were quite good. Besides, Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Bibi Dong were all rather tempting...

While he was distracted, Village Chief Jack eagerly learned about the two boys' awakenings from Tang San. The smile on his face never faded.

However, the village chief still noticed Tang San's disappointed expression and comforted him.

"Little San, don't lose heart. Since Little Ao is going to join Spirit Hall Academy, the village still has one work-study student spot at Notting Academy this year. It's yours!"

"If you wish, you can also go to the academy for further study like Little Ao. It's just that the treatment truly cannot compare to Spirit Hall Academy..."

These words naturally reached Ao Yin's ears and instantly pulled him from his thoughts.

He immediately sobered up. If he chose to join Spirit Hall now, it meant Holy Soul Village's sole Notting Academy spot for the year would be handed over to Tang San.

Ao Yin knew very well that Xiao Wu had only recently taken human form and entered the world. The first place she went was Notting Academy. He had to beat Tang San to it!

"Only children have to choose. I want them all!"

He would first join Notting Academy and make Xiao Wu his while she was still young and innocent. As for Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Bibi Dong of Spirit Hall... there would be plenty of opportunities later!

After thinking it over, Ao Yin said to Su Yuntao with a hint of apology, "Um... can I refuse?"

Tang San's expression changed slightly as he cursed inwardly, Damn it! Did this brat get kicked in the head by a donkey? Is he trying to compete with me for the only work-study student spot!?

Jack was even more frustrated at his failure to meet expectations, urgently persuading him, "Little Ao, don't be foolish. Cherish this opportunity. If you join Spirit Hall, not only will you receive Spirit Hall's protection, but your status will change as well! Ordinary people couldn't beg for an opportunity like this!"

"Hm? Child, do you know what you're refusing!?" Su Yuntao asked sternly.

Ao Yin remained unmoved. He looked calmly at Su Yuntao, making it clear that he was not joking.

"Can you give me a reason, child?"

Even Su Yuntao only had a limited number of recommendation slots for Spirit Hall Academy, yet this child had rejected one so easily? He simply could not understand it!

Ao Yin took a deep breath and explained solemnly, "Spirit Hall is a place I have admired since childhood. It is sacred ground, and I hold it in the highest reverence!"

"Honored Battle Soul Master, if you insist on a reason, then it is because I am still too mediocre!"

"I will not allow myself to profane it. I want to wait until I am outstanding enough before I am qualified to step through the gates of Spirit Hall Academy!"

Without so much as a blush or a racing heartbeat, Ao Yin gave his explanation with a perfectly serious expression.

Su Yuntao clicked his tongue. He had not expected that, in this child's heart, Spirit Hall was such a sacred and inviolable place. Yet because his martial soul was a mutated staff martial soul, he lacked confidence in himself and had therefore temporarily refused!

The reason was flawless. After all, whether one joined Spirit Hall depended entirely on personal choice!

But with innate full soul power, even if it was a mutated tool martial soul, his future potential was immense. Su Yuntao was still unwilling to give up.

"Child, if you wish to study at another academy first, then I must tell you that there are differences between academies as well."

He took a gilded token from his robes and tossed it directly to Ao Yin.

"This is a recommendation token for a place at Spirit Hall Academy. If you regret your decision, you can take this token to enroll at Spirit Hall Academy anytime!"

After saying that, Su Yuntao seemed somewhat weary as he walked toward the entrance of the hall.

Tang San's eyes lit up as he looked at the token in Ao Yin's hand.

After all, from Su Yuntao's earlier words, he had learned that Spirit Hall Academy was incomparably better than Notting Academy!

"Honored Battle Soul Master, why not stay for a meal before you leave?"

Afraid that the man might be displeased, Jack tried his utmost to persuade him to stay. But Su Yuntao merely waved his hand and said, "Old Village Chief, there's really no need. I still have to hurry to the next village!"

Clearly, grassroots workers at branch halls like Su Yuntao were extremely busy, yet their gains were always few and far between. Encountering a promising child like today's was already a stroke of great luck—except this child was a little too stubborn!