Martial Soul Awakening

A week passed quickly.

The weather was nice that day, bright and sunny, leaving people feeling pleasantly lazy.

Li Fei and Li Fan did not train that day. The two brothers had changed into brand-new clothes. Li Fan still wore a black outfit, decorated with a few simple patterns that made him look very handsome.

Li Fei wore a white short-sleeved shirt and black shorts, looking youthful and full of energy.

Both brothers' eyes were filled with anticipation, especially Li Fei. As a modern person, he had fantasized countless times about possessing extraordinary power, upholding justice, and roaming freely across the world.

He was incredibly eager for Martial Soul Awakening, the first step toward becoming extraordinary.

The two brothers hurried to the living room. Li Ming and Jiang Xin had already been waiting there. Li Ming held six black stones in his hand, while Jiang Xin held a blue Crystal Ball—the Martial Soul Awakening Stones and Soul Power Detection Crystal.

Both of their parents were Soul Masters, and their ranks were not low. Their family was also quite wealthy, so buying a set of Martial Soul Awakening Stones was extremely easy. That was why the brothers would awaken their Martial Souls at home.

Of course, most Soul Master families did the same. They did not want Spirit Hall or other factions to know the exact details of their children.

"Dad! Mom! Let's start already!" Li Fei shouted excitedly.

Although Li Fan said nothing, the hope and anticipation in his eyes were greater than ever as he kept staring at the Martial Soul Awakening Stones.

As long as I awaken a Martial Soul and become a Soul Master in the future, I can avenge my parents! Li Fan cried inwardly, a trace of hatred appearing in his eyes.

The perceptive Jiang Xin noticed Li Fan's unusual state. Remembering the results of the investigation from the year they had adopted him, her heart ached. She sighed inwardly, not knowing how to comfort him.

She gave Li Ming beside her a meaningful look. Li Ming immediately understood and sighed inwardly as well.

The two of them clearly remembered the results of the investigation into Li Fan's past. He was a survivor of a village attacked by Evil Soul Masters. He had begun wandering Ze'an City at the age of three, surviving by scavenging through garbage. During that time, he had been deceived by many people, gradually developing his current withdrawn personality. His thoughts had also become exceptionally delicate and cautious, which had allowed him to survive time and time again.

"Fan Er, come awaken first!" Li Ming said. With a wave of his hand, the six Awakening Stones arranged themselves into a Hexagram on the floor.

"Yes, Father!"

Li Fan answered respectfully, slowly walking into the Hexagram and closing his eyes.

Orange Cat Possession! An orange light flashed between Li Ming's brows, accompanied by a sharp cat's cry. Li Fei saw a plump orange cat fly out, its short, stubby legs carrying it in a lap around the air before it merged with Li Ming.

In an instant, Li Ming's appearance changed. His already fat body became even rounder, while his hands and feet enlarged and took on feline characteristics. His nails grew long and gleamed with a metallic sheen. Even six cat whiskers appeared on his face. He looked chubby and adorable.

There's really nothing to say about that appearance. As expected, I just can't appreciate fat cats!!

Even though he had seen it many times, Li Fei still wanted to complain. Perfectly good cat-type Martial Souls had somehow been developed into this.

Li Ming ignored Li Fei. He stretched out his hand, and six streams of soul power poured directly into the Martial Soul Awakening Stones. Golden light flickered, enveloping Li Fan as countless golden motes rose from the ground and merged into his body.

"Fan Er, hold out your right hand!"

Li Fan's body trembled slightly. Hearing Li Ming's words, he immediately held out his right hand. A ten-centimeter-long black iron rod appeared in his palm.

"That is a Black Iron Rod, a common Weapon Soul with quite good offensive power! Most importantly, a Black Iron Rod Martial Soul is guaranteed to possess soul power."

Li Ming examined it before smiling and explaining the Martial Soul. Upon hearing this, Li Fan revealed a delighted smile, displaying the traits a child should have.

"Come, Fan Er. Let's test how much soul power you have!"

Seeing this, a hint of joy appeared in Jiang Xin's eyes. Holding the Crystal Ball, she walked before Li Fan, crouched down, and spoke gently.

"Okay!"

Li Fan placed his hand on the Crystal Ball. Azure light lit up, filling sixty percent of the entire crystal and shining brilliantly.

"It filled sixty percent of the crystal. That's wonderful! Fan Er, you have rank six Innate Soul Power. As long as you work hard, becoming a Soul Saint won't be a problem!"

Jiang Xin excitedly hugged Li Fan and cried out happily. Li Fan's body stiffened, then tears began streaming down his face uncontrollably. He put away his Martial Soul and wrapped both arms around Jiang Xin's neck. That familiar warmth made him unconsciously call out, "Mom!"

"Ming-ge, did you hear that?! Fan Er called me Mom! He doesn't call me Mother anymore!"

Jiang Xin's body trembled. She picked Li Fan up, her voice shaking as she looked at Li Ming in disbelief.

"Xin Er, you didn't hear wrong. Fan Er really called you Mom!" Li Ming said with a smile.

Li Fei smiled as well. He had witnessed Li Fan's change and was sincerely happy for him. Come on, he was an adult—how could he possibly be jealous over something like this?!

"Fei Er, your turn!"

Li Fei nodded and walked into the Hexagram. As Li Ming injected his soul power, a great number of light motes continuously surged into his body.

He hurriedly closed his eyes, meditating to sense the changes within. After entering his body, the light motes actually began flowing into his limbs and bones.

So comfortable. Is this Martial Soul Awakening?!

A cool sensation washed over his entire body, so pleasant that Li Fei could not help letting out a soft moan. As he enjoyed the changes in his body, he suddenly had the illusion that he could control his own body.

"Hold out your right hand!"

Hearing Li Ming's words, Li Fei opened his eyes and held out his right hand, but there was nothing there.

What?!

Li Fei stared in stunned disbelief, completely failing to notice that his entire body was giving off a faint white glow, difficult to detect in this environment.

Still unwilling to believe it, Li Fei held out both hands at once, only to find nothing.

Don't tell me I don't have a Martial Soul?! Is it because I transmigrated?! But I can clearly feel the flow of soul power. I can cultivate!

An indescribable sense of loss surged into his heart. Li Fei's eyes reddened as he lowered his head in disbelief. His thoughts churned wildly, and all kinds of emotions flooded over him.

Doubt, denial, and confusion about the future.

Jiang Xin, Li Fan, and Li Ming were equally shocked and at a loss, not knowing how to comfort him. A situation like Li Fei's, where someone had no Martial Soul at all, had never happened before.