Innate Soul Power Level Twenty

"I think we should test my Innate Soul Power first."

Dai Xuanyu cleared his throat twice, drawing everyone's attention to his Innate Soul Power level.

But he made sure to remember the royal family member who had been the first to call him the Peaceful Son of Heaven.

Talent like that had to be put to good use.

"My son is right. Elder Cang, sorry for the trouble," Star Luo Emperor Dai Heng said to the elder presiding over the Martial Soul Awakening ceremony.

His tone made it obvious to everyone present that his attitude toward Dai Xuanyu had undergone a complete reversal.

He had already thought well of Dai Xuanyu, his youngest child. Now he was utterly satisfied, and he made no attempt to hide it.

"Not at all, not at all..." Dai Cang hurriedly waved his hands.

In the past, he could have leaned on his strength and seniority to put on airs.

But after witnessing two extraordinary things happen to Dai Xuanyu in succession, he no longer dared to do so in any matter concerning the prince. His manner had become exceptionally respectful.

No one present found anything wrong with that.

"Your Highness, Fourth Prince, please place your hand on this Purple Crystal Ball."

Dai Cang took a purple crystal ball from his Storage Soul Tool and presented it with both hands, his manner respectful and reverent.

He also explained, "This Purple Crystal Ball can withstand up to level twenty-five Soul Power. It should be able to measure Your Highness's Innate Soul Power level."

Dai Cang certainly knew how to read a room.

A crystal ball with a higher Soul Power limit would not show off just how monstrous Dai Xuanyu's Innate Soul Power was.

One rated for level twenty-five was just right.

My Innate Soul Power should be level twenty. With that thought, Dai Xuanyu placed his hand against the ball.

The Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was a God-Bestowed Martial Soul, with Innate Soul Power as high as level twenty.

As for his Evil Eyes Saint King Martial Soul, its origins made it equivalent to a god-bestowed one, if not stronger.

So level twenty Innate Soul Power should be no problem.

Then why didn't Dai Xuanyu use his even more miraculous Second Martial Soul—the one whose power had nurtured the Evil Eyes Saint King Martial Soul into being—to infer his Innate Soul Power level?

Because in the brief time since its appearance, that Second Martial Soul had already made Dai Xuanyu aware of the limits imposed by this world's laws.

Hum!

Purple light blazed within the crystal ball, instantly filling four-fifths of its interior.

Now everyone present knew Dai Xuanyu's Innate Soul Power level.

Innate level twenty!

It overturned everything they thought they knew.

Once he obtained a Soul Ring, he could become a Soul Grandmaster.

What monstrous talent!

"Gasp! His Highness the Fourth Prince's talent is peerless—one of a kind in this world!"

"Under His Highness the Fourth Prince's leadership, our Star Luo Empire will flourish and, one day, unite the entire Douluo Continent!"

"Exactly! Once Spirit Hall stops throwing its weight around over our heads, the Heaven Dou Empire won't stand a chance. Unifying the continent will be only a matter of time."

"Ah, I must disagree. Why are we still calling him the Fourth Prince? We should address him as His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Quite right, quite right!"

"..."

The royal family members in the Awakening Chamber were flushed with excitement. They spoke freely, each offering his own opinion.

Star Luo Emperor Dai Heng said nothing, but his attitude said it all.

Dai Xuan, in particular, was beside himself with excitement, though he said nothing.

As the steward of Dai Xuanyu's residence and one of the first royal family members to pledge himself to the Fourth Prince, he had been allowed to stay.

The more monstrous Dai Xuanyu's talent proved to be, the more it vindicated the decision Dai Xuan had made years ago.

Some royal family members who knew Dai Xuan began showing him goodwill.

Before today, the core members of the royal family had seen no reason to think much of him.

From today onward, that was a different story.

As the saying went, when one man attained the Way, even his chickens and dogs ascended to heaven.

Those who had pledged themselves to Dai Xuanyu early, like Dai Xuan, were the perfect example.

If anyone present was unhappy about something,

it was probably Dai Cang, who had presided over the Martial Soul Awakening ceremony.

He regretted choosing a level twenty-five crystal ball.

If he had chosen one rated for exactly level twenty, Dai Xuanyu's test would have made an even greater spectacle.

Then Dai Xuanyu might have noticed the care he had taken.

The account in the history books would have looked better, too.

"What happened today must be kept strictly secret."

"I allowed you to remain because I trust you."

"Before Xuanyu has grown strong, the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall must not learn of this."

"So in public, the princes' struggle for the throne will continue."

"But in private, I expect you to understand: Xuanyu is the empire's Crown Prince!"

"Your duty is to support the Crown Prince with everything you have and keep him safe!"

Star Luo Emperor Dai Heng swept his gaze over the room as he gave his orders.

Then his expression turned grave. "If anyone leaks this secret, every member of his branch family will be implicated..."

"As you command, Your Majesty..." Everyone present dropped to one knee and saluted Emperor Dai Heng, speaking in unison.

Those allowed to remain in the Awakening Chamber were all core members of the royal family, and all had its interests at heart.

They were wholeheartedly convinced of Dai Xuanyu's ability to lead the Star Luo Empire to unite the entire Douluo Continent one day.

Leak the secret? Betray him?

Neither was possible.

Instead, they felt fortunate that their standing and loyalty had allowed them to witness His Highness the Crown Prince's Martial Soul Awakening with their own eyes.

Once they left the Awakening Chamber, there was only one thing to do: stake everything on him!

I've become Crown Prince just like that. This will make my original plans much easier to carry out.

Dai Xuanyu accepted his father's decision to name him Crown Prince without the slightest surprise.

With his Martial Soul and talent, something would have been wrong if he had not become Crown Prince immediately.

With that title and the loyalty of so many core royal family members, what came next would be much easier.

The story had yet to begin. There were still countless opportunities Dai Xuanyu could plan for and countless moves he could make in advance.

Star Luo Emperor Dai Heng spoke again. "That will be all. You may leave."

"As you command, Your Majesty." Dai Cang, who had presided over the ceremony, left the Awakening Chamber along with the other royal family members.

In the blink of an eye, only Dai Heng and his son Dai Xuanyu remained in the Awakening Chamber—or so it appeared.