Innate Full Soul Power and Trash Martial Souls (Please Vote!)

Although Su Yuntao felt somewhat expectant as he looked at Lin Ye and Tang San,

as a respected Battle Soul Master, he kept his expression calm. With his right hand behind his back, he spoke evenly to the children cowering on the ground before him.

"Didn't I tell you not to be afraid? This is a normal phenomenon after a Beast Martial Soul possesses its user. If any of you become Beast Martial Soul Masters in the future, you'll have similar abilities too."

Hearing Su Yuntao's words and recalling the countless strange Martial Souls from legend, the children finally calmed down and cautiously climbed to their feet.

However, Lin Ye was rather speechless at Su Yuntao's explanation.

While he did not deny that Master Su Yuntao's beast-like transformation was likely related to the Beast Martial Soul called Lone Wolf that he had mentioned,

the change in appearance after transforming was not the key reason for their fear. It was that roar, along with the strange surge of energy.

That couldn't have come from a Beast Martial Soul, could it? Lin Ye had cultivated the Nine Yang Divine Skill. He felt that a Soul Master's soul power should be similar to his true qi. It was absolutely impossible for it to release such an energy shockwave for no reason.

Master Su Yuntao was definitely hiding something. But what had been the purpose of that roar?

It probably had not been just to scare them for fun. Could it have been... a test?

A flash of insight suddenly struck Lin Ye.

Glancing at Su Yuntao, Lin Ye noticed that the way Su Yuntao had looked at him and Tang San earlier was clearly different from how he looked at the others. His gaze had seemed more gratified and satisfied.

Lin Ye became certain of his guess.

"Alright, now we'll begin the Martial Soul Awakening!"

While Lin Ye was lost in thought, Su Yuntao saw that all the children had calmed down and spoke.

"You, come here."

After speaking, Su Yuntao pointed directly at the first boy on the left, telling him to enter the six-pointed star formation formed by the six black stones ahead.

Though the first boy was somewhat frightened, he still stepped forward and carefully walked into the six-pointed star formation.

When Su Yuntao saw the boy enter the formation, his hands immediately began moving rapidly.

As his hands flew through a series of motions, six streaks of green light shot forth from them and entered the six black stones on the ground.

Countless golden specks of light immediately burst from the stones and continuously flowed into the little boy standing in the six-pointed star.

"Close your eyes and sense the Martial Soul within your body!"

Hearing Su Yuntao's words, the little boy slowly closed his eyes, as though he were sensing something.

Under everyone's curious gazes, time slowly passed.

More than ten seconds later, as the golden specks flowing into the boy's body grew fewer and fewer, Su Yuntao let out a low shout. "Summon your Martial Soul!"

At Su Yuntao's shout, the little boy seemed to wake from a dream. He suddenly opened his eyes, and his right hand unconsciously spread open. A small sickle, seemingly between illusion and reality, quickly appeared in his palm.

"A sickle? A Tool Martial Soul? It barely has some attack power..."

Seeing that the boy had awakened a sickle, Su Yuntao frowned slightly. Still, he picked up the dark blue crystal ball from the nearby table and handed it to the boy.

"Put your hand on it and test your soul power."

Hearing Su Yuntao's words, the little boy obediently placed his left hand on the crystal ball. Unfortunately, nothing happened.

"No soul power. You do not have the qualifications to become a Soul Master."

Seeing that the crystal ball did not light up, Su Yuntao sighed in disappointment.

"I can't become a Soul Master?"

The little boy's mouth fell open. Then he lowered his head in disappointment and walked out of the Spirit Hall Branch dejectedly.

Watching the boy's departing figure, Su Yuntao shook his head, feeling a little sympathy.

But on Douluo Continent, it was too difficult for ordinary people to awaken Martial Souls. He had been in charge of Martial Soul Awakening for some time now and had long grown used to it.

"Next!"

After the first little boy, the others continued one after another with their Martial Soul Awakening.

After the first sickle, people awakened Martial Souls such as wooden sticks, hoes, and rakes—all farm tools. One girl even awakened the Blue Silver Grass that could be found everywhere, which Su Yuntao called a Trash Martial Soul!

After watching six or seven Martial Soul Awakenings and listening to Su Yuntao's comments, Lin Ye came to understand the requirements for becoming a Soul Master.

Awakening a Martial Soul was merely the most basic requirement. After awakening one, a person also had to touch that blue crystal ball. Only if it lit up would they qualify to become a Soul Master.

But how could the crystal ball be made to light up? From Su Yuntao's words, Lin Ye learned that one needed soul power.

Martial Souls apparently varied in strength as well. Like the children from the village before them, the Martial Souls they had awakened were farm tools and Blue Silver Grass, all extremely weak Martial Souls. Thus, they could not produce soul power. Only powerful Martial Souls could produce soul power and allow someone to become a Soul Master.

But something like soul power relied too heavily on one's Martial Soul. Its limitations were too great.

The effects said to be possessed by soul power were all things his Nine Yang True Qi possessed as well. Could Nine Yang True Qi also count as soul power, or could it replace soul power?

Lin Ye could not help but ponder this.

"Next!"

After the third-to-last child left the Spirit Hall Branch in a daze, it was Tang San's turn. Su Yuntao could not help feeling somewhat expectant.

During the earlier test, only the child before him and the child named Lin Ye had passed. These two children were therefore very likely qualified to become Soul Masters!

Hearing Su Yuntao's words, Tang San stepped forward and entered the six-pointed star formation formed by the six stones.

Su Yuntao pushed aside his thoughts and began rapidly moving his hands, sending six streaks of green light into the six black stones.

Just as before, countless golden specks immediately scattered from the stones and continuously flowed into Tang San's body.

There seems to be some hope...

As countless golden specks continued entering Tang San's body, more than a minute passed without them showing any sign of stopping. This made Su Yuntao even more expectant.

Finally, the golden specks stopped flowing in. Su Yuntao spoke with a hint of urgency in his voice. "Summon your Martial Soul!"

Hearing Su Yuntao's words, Tang San paused slightly before extending his left hand.

As a flash of light passed, a small dark blue blade of grass appeared in Tang San's palm, gently swaying.

"How is that possible? It's actually Blue Silver Grass?!"

Seeing that Tang San had awakened the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, Su Yuntao could hardly believe it.

This child had clearly remained in the guidance formation for so long. How could he have awakened a Trash Martial Soul like Blue Silver Grass?! Though he did not want to believe it, the truth was right before his eyes and could not be denied. Su Yuntao, who had been full of anticipation, now felt incomparably disappointed.

"Test your soul power."

With a disappointed expression, Su Yuntao brought over the crystal ball used to test soul power. He sighed and handed it to Tang San.

Tang San took the crystal ball and placed his right hand upon it.

Su Yuntao had thought that nothing would happen, but suddenly, the dark blue crystal ball bloomed with dazzling light.

"What? How is this possible? This is... Innate Full Soul Power?!"

Su Yuntao's expression changed drastically.