Holy Soul Village
"I'm out of money. I'm so hungry."
"If Heaven gave me another chance, I'd say those four words: I want to eat!"
Jiang Nanchen lay helplessly on the hard bed, his eyes vacant as his vision began to blur.
Being adopted by Old Jack was clearly the standard opening for Douluo, but Jiang Nanchen stood out from the others. His golden hair, golden eyes, and delicate skin made him seem out of place in Holy Soul Village.
Most importantly of all, he could eat a ridiculous amount!
That was right—an incredible amount!
He was never full, but today he'd be awakening his Martial Soul. If he awakened a decent one, at least he wouldn't have to go hungry in the future.
"Xiao Chen, get up!"
"Everyone's here. We should get going!"
Old Jack's voice came from outside.
"Coming!"
Jiang Nanchen called back, fixed his hair, washed up quickly, and went out.
"Grandpa, let's go," Jiang Nanchen said with a smile, taking the lead.
"Wait for me, Xiao Chen!" Old Jack hurried after him.
When they reached the center of Holy Soul Village, a young Soul Master was waiting there. Jiang Nanchen hurried over and joined the line.
"I'm Su Yuntao, an envoy from Spirit Hall. I'll be awakening your Martial Souls shortly."
"Martial Soul Possession!"
The Lone Wolf possessed him, and two yellow Soul Rings rose slowly into the air.
Su Yuntao said, "Step into the formation. I'll awaken your Martial Souls one by one."
"Let's begin!"
"Hoe Martial Soul. No Soul Power."
"Whip Martial Soul. No Soul Power!"
One after another, the children awakened their Martial Souls. Without exception, none of them had Soul Power.
"Looks like I've wasted another trip this year," Su Yuntao sighed.
"Blue Silver Grass, innate... innate full Soul Power?"
Staring at the light in the crystal ball, Su Yuntao's eyes widened. He couldn't believe that someone with Blue Silver Grass could have innate full Soul Power.
Su Yuntao looked at the boy in front of him and noticed marks on his hands. It was clear he often did chores at home.
"What's your name, boy?" Su Yuntao asked.
"Esteemed envoy, my name is Tang San," Tang San replied.
Su Yuntao nodded. "Tang San, although your Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, you have innate full Soul Power. I'll give you a letter of recommendation. You can attend Nording Academy. Are you willing?"
Tang San knew he didn't have any other options right now.
"I'm willing!"
"Good, good." Su Yuntao nodded and handed Tang San the letter.
Tang San thanked him and turned to leave, but when he saw the even more handsome boy standing behind him, he stopped without thinking.
He decided to stay and see what Martial Soul Jiang Nanchen, the famous glutton of Holy Soul Village, would awaken.
I have innate full Soul Power. He can't possibly outdo me.
Jiang Nanchen stepped forward.
Su Yuntao's eyes lit up. Jiang Nanchen had fair, delicate skin and an exceptional air about him. His golden eyes and golden hair were dazzling.
Su Yuntao was momentarily stunned. "Step forward, boy. You're the last one."
Jiang Nanchen took a step forward and stood in the center of the awakening formation.
Su Yuntao activated the formation, and countless specks of light, like raindrops, entered Jiang Nanchen's body.
Jiang Nanchen closed his eyes and focused on the process of awakening his Martial Soul for the first time.
The instant his eyes closed, dazzling light burst from his body. The phantom of a Sacred Angel appeared behind him, surrounded by pure golden-white radiance. A pair of white wings unfurled behind the phantom. With a solemn expression, it gripped a sword forged from light, its imposing aura seeming to purify all evil.
"This... This is an Angel Martial Soul!"
Su Yuntao's eyes widened. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. It was simply inconceivable.
"An Angel Martial Soul!" Tang San murmured.
Old Jack was just as astonished. He hadn't expected Jiang Nanchen to awaken an Angel Martial Soul.
Hearing the murmurs around him, Jiang Nanchen opened his eyes and looked at the angel behind him.
Huh?
Isn't this Ye Guyi's Sacred Angel Martial Soul from ten thousand years in the future? How did it awaken in me? Could I really be a lost descendant of the Angel Clan?
Su Yuntao was the first to recover. "Come on, let's test your Soul Power!"
Jiang Nanchen held out his right hand and placed it on the crystal ball. It immediately blazed with light.
"Innate full Soul Power!"
Su Yuntao dutifully recorded the result. "Innate full Soul Power, Angel Martial Soul. I'll report this right away. Which academy do you plan to attend? With your talent, you can choose any one you like!"
"Esteemed envoy, I'll still go to Nording Academy. There's no need to make a fuss for now. I'll think about it when I reach an advanced academy," Jiang Nanchen said.
"I respect your choice." Su Yuntao also gave Jiang Nanchen a letter of recommendation.
Su Yuntao put away the crystal ball and his Martial Soul, then hurried off to report the news.
Jiang Nanchen accepted the letter, thanked him, and returned home with Old Jack.
Watching the Martial Soul Jiang Nanchen had awakened, Tang San clenched his fists. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't envious. From his time in the Tang Sect until now, he'd always been the most talented one.
He hadn't expected his Martial Soul to be so useless. Never mind. He'd better head back for now.
Tang San unclenched his fists and turned to leave.
Jiang Nanchen returned home, and Old Jack beamed with delight. "Xiao Chen, you're amazing! Maybe one day Holy Soul Village will be renamed Douluo Village. Hahaha!"
Jiang Nanchen smiled. "You flatter me, Grandpa."
"Anyway, I'll get you some good meat today to build you up."
Old Jack hurried out first.
Jiang Nanchen returned to his room, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began puzzling over his Sacred Angel Martial Soul.
Hmm... It really is a good Martial Soul. But Tang Hao is nearby. If he wanted to kill me without anyone knowing, he probably could.
As Jiang Nanchen pondered this, a scorching, searing sensation suddenly surged through his right hand.
"What's going on?"
Jiang Nanchen jolted and urged his Soul Power. A deep dragon's roar rang out.
A crimson dragon coiled behind him, radiating scorching heat. Jiang Nanchen jumped in fright.
This is... the Fire Dragon King!
No way!
This Martial Soul actually showed up!
Jiang Nanchen's eyes widened. He quickly tamped down the turmoil inside him and controlled the Fire Dragon King's temperature.
He didn't want to set the house on fire.
After putting away the Fire Dragon King Martial Soul, Jiang Nanchen decided not to reveal his Second Martial Soul. He couldn't reveal it just yet. Besides, he had to stay among the people for now, in case Tang Hao suddenly showed up.
Tang Hao, the second-generation "Tang the Great Hammer," wouldn't dare show himself recklessly.
It was still daytime. He'd leave after he'd eaten his fill.
Before long, Old Jack returned with the meat he'd bought. He quickly prepared a simple meal and served it.
Jiang Nanchen polished off six bowls of rice before finishing all the meat.
"Are you full?" Old Jack asked with a cheerful smile.
"Hic~"
Jiang Nanchen let out a satisfied burp.
That was the perfect answer.
"Good, I'm glad you're full," Old Jack said with a smile.
Jiang Nanchen said, "Grandpa, I want to go to Nording Academy right now. Is that okay?"
"Right now?" Old Jack paused. He clearly hadn't expected Jiang Nanchen to be in such a hurry, but he didn't think much of it, assuming it was just the excitement of someone his age.
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