Choose Four from Nine Cheats, a Heavenly Start

Douluo Continent.

Sun Moon Federation, Aolai City.

This was a small coastal city nestled beside the sea, where the tide murmured day and night without cease.

The sea breeze carried a salty, damp scent through the streets and alleys, bathing the entire city in warmth and tranquility.

Morning sunlight filtered through the thin mist, casting a pale golden glow over the little city.

In the distance, several seabirds skimmed over the wave crests, their cries crisp and clear.

Red Mountain Academy, a secluded courtyard.

A young boy sat on the grass with his back against a sturdy tree, holding a book in his hands and reading with great interest.

Though he was young, his features were exceptionally striking. His somewhat childish face already faintly revealed a heroic air.

A sharp edge, just beginning to emerge, lingered between his brows.

His eyes in particular were exceptionally clear, carrying a calmness and steadiness beyond his years.

His name was Fang Ming.

It had been exactly six years since he had transmigrated to Douluo Continent.

The dean of Red Mountain Academy had adopted him.

This was the best of times, and also the worst of times...

There was no flashy, dazzling magic, nor any vast and mighty battle qi. There were only Martial Souls.

In the era of the Dragon King, the Sun Moon Federation had unified Douluo Continent.

The Golden and Silver Dragon Kings entered the world, stirring the winds and clouds.

Shrek Academy, the Tang Sect, the Spirit Pagoda, the Holy Spirit Cult, the Abyss Plane...

Various forces crisscrossed and intertwined. Beneath the surface balance lay countless unseen flashes of blades and shadows.

The Divine King's earthshaking grand plan, the Silver Dragon's world-shaking wisdom!

Every side placed its pieces upon this enormous chessboard, while the countless masses often could not even see the board itself.

"Xiao Ming, it's about time. You should go awaken your Martial Soul."

A gentle voice came from the courtyard gate.

Fang Ming raised his head and looked toward the voice.

An old man stood there, looking at him with a smile.

It was Dean Cang Xuan of Red Mountain Academy, the old man who had raised Fang Ming.

"Alright."

Fang Ming answered, closed the book in his hands, and put it away.

He stood up and brushed the grass clippings from his clothes with neat, efficient movements.

Today was the annual Awakening Day on Douluo Continent, a moment that determined countless people's fates.

Those who awakened powerful Martial Souls and possessed Soul Power could become Soul Masters, forever separated from ordinary people.

Those who awakened useless Martial Souls or possessed weak Soul Power could only live as ordinary people, mediocre for the rest of their lives.

Every year on this day, countless people entered the awakening ceremony with anxiety and anticipation.

Some laughed, some cried, some leaped through the dragon gate, while others left in dejection.

At the fork in fate's road, one's destiny was often decided in this very moment.

Red Mountain Academy, outside the awakening chamber.

When a middle-aged teacher saw Cang Xuan arrive, he hurriedly bowed respectfully. "Dean, Deacon Su has been waiting for quite some time."

"Mm."

Cang Xuan gave a slight nod, his expression calm, then directly led Fang Ming inside.

The moment he entered the awakening chamber, Fang Ming felt dizzy at the sight of the countless runes within.

These runes stirred a strange sensation in his heart.

The feeling was exceedingly subtle, as if something inside his body were stirring restlessly.

At this moment, someone was already waiting inside the chamber.

He was a middle-aged man in a gray robe, with the Spirit Pagoda emblem embroidered on his chest.

"Hello, Dean Cang."

The middle-aged Spirit Master bowed slightly and introduced himself. "My name is Su Yuntao. I am the deacon responsible for this Spirit Pagoda awakening ceremony."

Hearing this, Fang Ming could not help but freeze slightly. His gaze fell upon Su Yuntao's face, and turmoil rose in his heart.

He thought to himself, No way... could that blind Divine King, Tao Ge, have been reborn in Douluo III?

Su Yuntao?

That name was incredibly famous in the history of Douluo Continent.

Of course, his fame was largely due to his astonishingly "blind" nature.

He had awakened countless geniuses, yet failed to recognize even one of them. Every time, he simply declared their Martial Souls useless, missing who knew how many talents for nothing.

But on second thought, Fang Ming found it rather amusing.

The Su Yuntao before him was probably just someone with the same name.

After all, the legendary "Tao Ge" had lived twenty thousand years ago. How could he possibly still be alive now?

He composed himself and kept his expression unchanged, merely standing quietly where he was.

"Mm, then sorry for the trouble, Deacon Su."

Cang Xuan nodded and spoke politely.

Su Yuntao smiled slightly, his tone humble. "Serving Soul Masters is no trouble."

His gaze fell on Fang Ming. After sizing him up, a glint flashed through his eyes. "This must be Dean Cang's child. What a fine young man, with such extraordinary bearing."

"To possess such composure at such a young age, he will surely achieve great things in the future."

Cang Xuan smiled at that. "You flatter him, Deacon Su."

"Fang Ming really is a sensible child. He has never made me worry."

"Greetings, Deacon Su."

Fang Ming politely bowed to Su Yuntao.

"No need to be so formal."

Su Yuntao waved his hand, his tone warm. "Just call me Uncle Tao."

"Uncle Tao."

Fang Ming addressed him as instructed.

"Mm."

Su Yuntao nodded slightly, already having reached a conclusion. "This child possesses the potential for innate full Soul Power!"

He was not making an empty claim; he had judged it through talent and experience.

Not only was Su Yuntao a descendant of the Su Yuntao ancestor from twenty thousand years ago, but he had also inherited his ancestor's name.

He possessed awakening experience passed down through generations, as well as his ancestor's unparalleled "blind-eye talent."

"Fang Ming, I will begin awakening your Martial Soul now." Su Yuntao put away his smile, his expression turning focused.

"Alright, Uncle Tao."

Fang Ming nodded and walked to the center of the awakening formation.

Su Yuntao raised his right hand and activated the Soul Power within his body.

A mass of gentle white light emerged from his palm and flowed into the awakening formation.

The next moment, the awakening formation suddenly lit up!

White radiance surged forth, rushing toward Fang Ming like a warm tide and enveloping his entire body.

Fang Ming only felt as though something within him had been awakened.

A gentle warm current rose from his dantian, flowing through his limbs and bones, making his entire body feel incomparably at ease.

It was a sensation he had never experienced before. Every inch of skin and every bone in his body seemed to be cheering.

Yet at this moment, Fang Ming could no longer hear any sound from the outside world.

His consciousness suddenly arrived in a mysterious space, surrounded by endless darkness and a terrifying silence.

Just then, a speck of golden light appeared.

It was a completely golden fruit, floating in the void.

Profound patterns flowed across its surface, radiating an ancient and sacred aura.

"This is... letting me choose four out of nine cheats?"

Fang Ming suddenly spoke as information surfaced in his mind.

1. Random Twin Martial Souls: "Randomly awaken two Martial Souls. Their quality is uncertain and depends entirely on luck."

2. Netherworld Poison Flame: "Ranked twentieth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, it was born in the Ancient Netherworld Poison Marsh and nourished by poisonous miasma."

3. Divine King Inheritance: "Directly obtain the inheritance of a Divine King, begin the Nine Divine King Trials, and embark upon the path to godhood."

4. Calamity Poison Body: "A special physique, also known as the 'Innate Poison Body.' It can devour all poisons to increase cultivation speed. The stronger the poison, the faster one's strength grows."

5. Nine-Colored Poison Scripture: "An ancient tome recording the world's extraordinary poisons. It contains not only methods for refining poisons, but also cultivation methods for entering the Dao through poison."

6. Divine-Grade Immortal Herb: "A legendary Divine-Grade Immortal Herb. Consuming it can transform one's body and improve one's aptitude."

7. Random Dao Protector: "You will randomly obtain a powerful Dao Protector."

8. Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record: "The Tang Sect's supreme cultivation method, containing the Mysterious Heaven Skill and the Hidden Weapons Compendium. It combines offense and defense, with endless profundity."

9. Transcendent Divine Artifact: "Obtain a Transcendent Divine Artifact that recognizes you as its master."