Holy Soul Village Martial Soul Awakening

Cinderella had just reached the mountainside when she saw a small figure leap lightly down from the mist at the summit like an agile ape, landing steadily before her.

It was Tang San.

Six-year-old Tang San was slightly thinner than children his age, but his movements were exceptionally nimble and vigorous.

Dressed in old clothes washed pale from wear, his little face was delicate, yet his eyes carried a composure and restraint far beyond his years.

But at that moment, the eyes that always revealed calmness immediately overflowed with pure dependence and joy the instant they saw Cinderella.

"Sis!"

Tang San hurried forward and naturally took Cinderella's hand. It felt slightly cool, and he frowned faintly. "The dew is heavy on the mountain. Why did you come up here? Didn't I tell you to just wait for me at home?"

His tone was filled with undisguised concern and a trace of disapproval.

Cinderella let him hold her hand. Her sapphire-blue eyes curved with a smile as she reached out and brushed the dew from Tang San's hair.

"Little San, are you trying to manage your sister now? Don't forget, today is an important day. The martial soul awakening ceremony is being held at the village's Martial Soul Hall. I can't let you, you cultivation maniac, hold things up."

"Martial soul awakening?"

Tang San paused slightly, then a flash of understanding and anticipation passed through his eyes.

Of course he knew what day it was. He just had not expected his sister to come up the mountain in person to find him.

He immediately said, "I remembered, Sis. I'll go back right away. The food is already cooked and kept warm in the pot."

"I know, I know."

Cinderella smiled. "Let's go, little Soul Master."

Her gaze swept over the dilapidated blacksmith shop below the mountain, then turned toward the distance. Deep within her sapphire-blue eyes, a sharp glint flashed unnoticed.

Tang San did not notice the fleeting oddness in Cinderella's eyes. He merely tightened his grip on her hand and said earnestly, "Sis, don't worry! No matter what martial soul I awaken, I'll definitely become very, very strong someday! I'll protect you and never let anyone bully you!"

Looking at his serious profile, Cinderella's lips curved into a gentle yet meaningful smile.

"Of course your sister believes in you, Little San," she said softly.

"Let's go. We'll head home, then go awaken our martial souls."

By the time Cinderella and Tang San arrived at the Holy Soul Village branch of Martial Soul Hall, it was already packed with six-year-old children.

Village Chief Old Jack saw them and hurriedly came over.

"Oh! My little ancestors, you're finally here! We were only waiting for you two!"

Old Jack let out a sigh of relief, then could not help shooting Tang San a reproachful look. "Little San, how could you be late on such an important day?"

Tang San's face reddened slightly, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "Sorry, Grandpa Jack. I was cultivating and lost track of time."

"Alright, alright. It's enough that you're here."

Su Yuntao, the Martial Soul Hall deacon from Notting City, wore the standard fitted uniform of Martial Soul Hall. His face showed the exhaustion and impatience of a long journey.

Yet when he saw Cinderella, a trace of amazement still flashed through his eyes.

Su Yuntao cleared his throat and maintained his dignified air. "Since everyone is here, we'll begin. Children, line up properly."

The awakening ceremony proceeded step by step. Most of the children awakened useless martial souls such as hoes, sickles, and Blue Silver Grass, while their soul power was generally zero.

Su Yuntao's expression grew increasingly numb.

The line slowly moved forward, and at last it was Tang San and Cinderella's turn near the back.

"Stand in the middle," Su Yuntao said flatly.

Tang San took a deep breath, glanced at Cinderella beside him as she gave him a slight nod, then stepped forward and stood in the center of the awakening formation made of six black stones.

As Su Yuntao infused it with soul power, specks of golden light rose from the formation on the ground and enveloped Tang San.

A warm aura wrapped around his entire body, and Tang San clearly felt as though something within him had awakened!

His left hand rose instinctively, and a slender Blue Silver Grass with pale blue patterns quietly appeared. Its blades swayed gently, giving off a faint aura of life.

"Blue Silver Grass. A useless martial soul." Disappointment flashed through Su Yuntao's eyes.

He frowned, but still handed the blue crystal ball to Tang San as a matter of routine. "Focus your mind. Withdraw your martial soul with your thoughts, then place your hand here to test your soul power."

Tang San did as instructed. When his little hand touched the cold crystal ball,

the crystal ball instantly erupted with dazzling blue light.

"This is... Innate Full Soul Power?" Su Yuntao stared at Tang San in shock, his mouth wide enough to fit an egg.

Blue Silver Grass with Innate Full Soul Power?

This completely overturned everything he knew. He had never heard of or seen such a situation.

Tang San was also startled by the light, but he quickly calmed down. A trace of confusion and delight appeared on his little face, while turbulent waves surged within his heart.

The inner strength brought by the Mysterious Heaven Skill really counted as soul power!

And it was actually at full level! Sister's guess had been right after all!

Su Yuntao took several deep breaths before barely calming the storm in his heart.

He gave Tang San a long look, his expression incomparably complicated, before finally waving his hand helplessly.

"Blue Silver Grass, Innate Full Soul Power. Next."

Tang San withdrew his hand and silently returned to Cinderella's side. "Sis, it's Blue Silver Grass," he said softly.

Cinderella gently patted his shoulder and gave him an encouraging look.

"It's alright, Little San. Soul power is what truly matters. Your sister believes in you."

Her voice was not loud, yet it carried a strange soothing power that instantly dispelled more than half the gloom in Tang San's heart caused by his useless martial soul.

Cinderella stepped forward and entered the formation as specks of golden light enveloped her entire body.

When Su Yuntao's soul power flowed into her, Cinderella did not feel much different. Only the power within her that came from the Fairy-Tale Origin seemed to be lightly stirred.

She slowly extended her right hand.

A mass of soft yet radiant light gathered and condensed in her palm.

When the light faded, what appeared before everyone was a pair of crystal-clear Crystal Dance Shoes.

A tiny diamond adorned the tip of each shoe.

They quietly floated in Cinderella's palm, radiating a dreamlike glow and an indescribable aura of elegance and nobility.

Su Yuntao was overjoyed. This martial soul looked extraordinary, and its quality was definitely not low.

He asked, "What martial soul is this?"

"Crystal Dance Shoes," Cinderella answered softly.

"Crystal Dance Shoes."

Su Yuntao repeated the name, feeling that it was as dreamlike as the martial soul itself.

He handed over the blue crystal ball. He already had a premonition that this girl before him was likely about to give him a surprise.

The instant Cinderella's fair, slender fingers touched the crystal ball,

the crystal ball once again turned into a dazzling sphere of blue light.

Another Innate Full Soul Power, and this one appeared to possess a martial soul of exceptionally high quality.