Martial Soul Awakening

On Douluo Continent, in Small Stone Village, not far from Holy Soul Village...

Su Ge had turned six that year, and it was time for his Martial Soul Awakening. So early that morning, he went with the village chief to gather the other children in the village, and they set off for the village's Spirit Hall.

After all the eligible children had been gathered, Su Ge quietly followed behind the village chief, his thoughts gradually drifting.

Six years since I transmigrated to Douluo Continent. I wonder what my Martial Soul will be.

Su Ge was a head taller than the children around him, and his eyes held a pensive look that didn't belong to someone his age. He began thinking about his plans for the road ahead after his Martial Soul Awakening.

As a transmigrator, he had confirmed that Spirit Hall still existed and learned that Holy Soul Village lay next door.

When he found out there was also a blacksmith in the village with decent skills, he had a rough idea of the current timeline: it was still Douluo I, and he might even be in the same popular age group as Tang San.

At this point in time, as long as he had Soul Power, no matter what his Martial Soul was or how poor his talent might be, he still had a chance to defy fate and change his life!

This was the worst of times, and the best of times!

Small Stone Village wasn't particularly wealthy, and it fell far short of nearby Holy Soul Village.

For all six years of his life, he had grown up on food shared by everyone in Small Stone Village.

But thanks to the memories he'd brought with him, he'd always helped out with farm work whenever he could, and he'd used the opportunity to train his body.

Fortunately, although Small Stone Village wasn't wealthy, it could still make sure Su Ge had enough to eat.

That was why he'd developed so well, and why he stood a head taller than the other children in the village.

With his handsome little face and a touch of determination, he looked even more different from the children around him—like a crane standing among chickens.

But everything still hinged on his Martial Soul Awakening.

If his talent was poor, he'd take a risk and see if he could get his hands on the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone.

If his talent was good, he'd play it safe and intercept the Immortal Herbs. After that, he'd decide whether the Blue Silver Emperor suited his future development.

"Children, we're here."

Just as Su Ge was still silently planning, the village chief came to a stop. Before them stood the Spirit Hall, which had been in the center of the village for as long as anyone could remember.

Calling it a Spirit Hall was a little grandiose. It was really just a slightly larger wooden house.

But he didn't look down on it just because it was made of wood. Not only would his Martial Soul be awakened here, but Spirit Hall had also made Martial Soul Awakening available to villages like Small Stone Village. That alone was worthy of respect.

There were five children due to undergo Martial Soul Awakening that year. With Su Ge, there were six in total.

When the seven of them entered, a young man was already standing inside the Spirit Hall.

He looked to be in his twenties, with sharp brows, bright eyes, and a handsome face.

He wore a white outfit with a black cape behind him. At the center of his chest was a fist-sized character meaning "Soul"—the standard attire of Spirit Hall's personnel.

Seeing what he looked like, Su Ge raised an eyebrow. If he wasn't mistaken, and if he took into account the location so close to Holy Soul Village, then this was most likely the legendary Blind Douluo, Su Yuntao!

His gaze fell on the young man's left chest, where he wore a badge engraved with swords.

Three crossed swords were etched upon it, representing the third rank of Soul Master: Soul Grandmaster.

That made Su Ge even more certain of his guess!

I wonder if Brother Tao can bestow a title on me?

In his previous life, Su Ge might not have believed in such things.

But now he had transmigrated, and to Douluo Continent of all places. There was no harm in believing a little.

"Greetings, esteemed Battle Soul Master. We'll have to trouble you to perform the children's Martial Soul Awakenings again this year."

The village chief bowed to the young man with the utmost respect, his expression full of reverence.

A faint air of pride showed between the young man's brows, but he still bowed slightly to the village chief in return.

"I don't have much time. Let's begin as soon as possible."

The village chief nodded, then explained a few things to Su Ge and the others.

Su Ge said nothing. He listened closely and watched carefully.

Once the village chief had ushered them into the Spirit Hall, the young man began organizing the Martial Soul Awakenings. Before that, he introduced himself to Su Ge and the others.

"My name is Su Yuntao, a twenty-sixth-level Soul Grandmaster. I'll be your guide."

"Now, I'll awaken your Martial Souls one by one. No matter what happens, don't be afraid."

It really was Su Yuntao!

Su Ge's gaze sharpened as he stared fixedly at Su Yuntao. The feeling of finally meeting a character from the original story made him a little excited.

After Su Yuntao had prepared everything for the Martial Soul Awakening, Su Ge finally witnessed the power of Soul Masters in this world!

"Lone Wolf, possess me!"

As the children beside him stared in shock, Su Yuntao's body began to change. Along with the changes to his build, wolf-like features appeared all over him!

Unlike the other children, Su Ge had been prepared for this. He was surprised, but only for a moment, and soon returned to his calm.

Su Yuntao naturally noticed how different he was from the other children. Su Ge was standing at the far left, too.

This child's got courage. He's a lot like that child from the last village, though I wonder...

With that thought, Su Yuntao reassured the other children. When they saw Su Ge standing firm in place, they stopped panicking, though they edged a little closer to him.

Seeing this, Su Yuntao's thoughts stirred, and he turned to Su Ge.

"Child, you go first."

When Su Yuntao called on him first, Su Ge didn't refuse. He nodded and stepped into the Awakening Formation.

Su Yuntao swiftly slapped both hands forward, sending six streams of Soul Power into the six black stones on the ground.

At once, a layer of golden light shone from the stones, forming a pale-gold barrier that enveloped Su Ge.

As the barrier rose, he felt himself wrapped in a warm sensation, and the excitement stirring inside him gradually calmed.

When Su Yuntao saw countless golden specks appear inside the barrier, delight flashed across his eyes. There were even more of them than there had been for the child from Holy Soul Village!

He had a feeling that this child not only possessed Soul Power, but might also have exceptional talent!

As his Martial Soul awakened, Su Ge felt a warm current guiding him. It was as if some ancient seal within his body had shattered with a roar!

A wild, primal force awoke within him, surging with immense power and a boundless, imposing aura!