Blind Douluo

The next morning.

Lu Chen got up while it was still barely light. As usual, the system he had been hoping for did not appear.

In other words, whether he could become awesome in the future, surround himself with beauties, and leave behind an immortal legend on the Douluo Continent all depended on today's Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony.

"Thankfully, I transmigrated to Holy Soul Village, and Su Yuntao—Master Su—is the one conducting the awakening. Success or failure hinges on this."

"Little Chen, you're up?" Old Jack came to Lu Chen's room. Seeing that he was already awake, he nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad. Today is the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony, so you must do your best, Little Chen. If a Soul Master emerges from our village, that would be..."

"That would be a glorious honor for the ancestors, Grandpa Jack. You've said it who knows how many times already."

After washing up and eating breakfast, Lu Chen and Old Jack set out for the Spirit Hall branch in Holy Soul Village.

It was called a branch hall, but it was really just a slightly larger wooden house.

Lu Chen was not among the first to arrive. Before him, all the six-year-old children and their parents had already gathered outside Spirit Hall, waiting quietly.

"Huh? Where's Little San? Why hasn't that child arrived yet?" Old Jack asked as he swept his gaze over the crowd.

"Probably making breakfast for that useless father of his."

"Nonsense! Today is an extremely important day, yet he doesn't take it seriously at all. I'm going to settle accounts with Tang Hao." Old Jack was furious, and his Carrot Martial Soul somehow ended up in his hand again.

"Grandpa, don't make a fuss. Little San will be here soon. The Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony hasn't even started yet, has it?"

Sure enough, after only waiting a short while, Tang San came jogging over from the distance.

"Lu Chen, Grandpa Jack," Tang San greeted them.

"Little San, it's good that you're here. Now all nine are present, and the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony is about to begin. Children, come in with me."

Led by Grandpa Jack, the group of nine soon entered Spirit Hall's main hall.

A young man had already been waiting inside.

Tang San looked over curiously, and Lu Chen could not help sizing up this legendary figure as well.

He looked to be only in his twenties, with sharp brows, bright eyes, and a tall, straight figure. He was strikingly handsome and dashing—almost as handsome as me.

He wore a formal white outfit with a stylish cloak draped behind him. At the center of his chest was a fist-sized character for "Soul," the standard attire of Spirit Hall personnel.

There was also a badge on his left breast, signifying that he was a Battle Soul Master.

"So this is the legendary unchanging Su Yuntao?" Lu Chen slightly raised his chin. "He truly lives up to his reputation. I'd better watch what I say later. Bring on the harsh words."

"Hello, esteemed Battle Soul Master... ah, no, Deacon. We'll be troubling you this time!" Old Jack said respectfully to the young man before him.

"Hehe, don't be nervous. I don't have much time, so let's begin the ceremony now. Village Chief, please leave first."

After Old Jack left, Su Yuntao turned to the children before him. "I am a Spirit Hall deacon, a level twenty-six Soul Grandmaster. My profession is Battle Soul Master, and I will be your guide."

"You will awaken your Martial Souls here and have your Soul Power tested. Only those with Soul Power can become Soul Masters."

As he spoke, he tossed six black stones into the air, arranging them into a circle on the ground.

"Line up and enter one at a time. I'll help you awaken your Martial Souls."

"Stay where you are and don't move. No matter what you see in a moment, don't be afraid."

The children nodded obediently. Tang San merely watched Su Yuntao quietly.

"Lone Wolf—possess—ha—woof?"

Su Yuntao activated his Soul Power and let out a sharp cry. A white and a yellow soul ring appeared above his head.

At the same time, a wolf phantom over three meters tall appeared behind him, looking immensely imposing, while Su Yuntao's eyes glinted with a fierce blue-green light.

The sight immediately frightened several of the other children into taking a few steps back. Only Lu Chen and Tang San remained still.

Su Yuntao immediately noticed that subtle reaction.

"These two children seem different from the others. Perhaps they can become Soul Masters," Su Yuntao thought.

"Martial Souls come in two forms. One is a Beast Martial Soul, and the other is a Tool Martial Soul. Of course, there are exceptions, such as Body Martial Souls and Elemental Martial Souls, but those are extremely rare. My Lone Wolf Martial Soul is a Beast Martial Soul."

The children nodded without really understanding. Su Yuntao did not waste any time and directly activated his Soul Power to awaken the Martial Soul of the child standing first in line.

"Martial Soul! Awaken!! Feel it carefully. Comprehend it carefully. Hold out your right hand."

A white handkerchief suddenly appeared in the first child's right hand.

"A handkerchief? I knew it."

"Your Martial Soul is the Tool Martial Soul, handkerchief. It can only be used to wipe snot, right? A Martial Soul like this, with no offensive power, defensive power, or support ability, is a standard trash Martial Soul. Even if you have Soul Power and can become a Soul Master, it won't be of much use," Su Yuntao told the child.

"But let's test your Soul Power anyway."

With that, Su Yuntao took out a blue crystal ball and held it before the child.

The little boy immediately cupped the crystal ball in both hands, but it did not react in the slightest.

The boy seemed unwilling to give up. He pressed down on the crystal ball desperately, tears and snot already streaming out, yet he still clutched it stubbornly, hoping for a miracle.

"Hey! Don't drip snot on the crystal ball."

Su Yuntao snatched the crystal ball back and frowned at the tear- and snot-covered sphere.

"Soul Power is extremely important to Soul Masters. It determines the starting point and talent of a Soul Master's cultivation. Only those who possess Soul Power at the time of awakening can cultivate their Martial Souls and become Soul Masters. Clearly, this child has no Soul Power."

"In other words, he is not qualified to become a Soul Master. Next!"

"Martial Soul: spatula. Soul Power: zero. Next."

"Martial Soul: sickle. Soul Power: zero. Next. -_-||"

"Martial Soul: brick. Soul Power: zero. Next. -_-"

"Martial Soul: soup bowl. No Soul Power. Next."

"Next."

"Next."

After testing seven children in one go, Su Yuntao panted lightly. Not a single Soul Master had appeared in six villages in a row. The scene before him did not surprise him at all; instead, it seemed perfectly normal.

He turned his gaze to the two remaining children and found that they were not nervous like the others. "Interesting. These two children really are special. I hope they can become Soul Masters."

"Little San, it's your turn."

Lu Chen reminded him.

Tang San nodded and strode forward naturally. Having lived two lives, he was somewhat curious about everything before him, but not to the point of being afraid.

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