Seemingly noticing Xie Yue's nervousness, the attendant softened his tone:
"Don't be nervous. Close your eyes, and when the awakening begins, just carefully feel the power inside you!"
Xie Yue took a deep breath and nodded firmly, trying hard to keep his little face composed, though his voice still held a barely perceptible tightness:
"Yes, sir!"
He closed his eyes as instructed, his hands curling slightly into fists until his knuckles turned a little white.
Sunlight fell across his tense profile, revealing tiny beads of sweat sliding down his temples.
Watching him, the attendant's lips curved almost imperceptibly, and his Lie Yan Tiger Martial Soul appeared behind him.
Guided by Soul Power, the six Awakening Stones in the attendant's hands slowly rose and began circling Xie Yue.
"Relax!" The attendant's voice softened further, like a spring breeze brushing across a lake.
"Feel that power. Let it flow along your meridians. Don't resist it..."
Xie Yue's brow gradually eased, and his breathing slowly steadied.
The children around him all held their breath and craned their necks to watch. Even the air seemed to freeze.
Standing in line, Su Yu and Hu Liena felt their hearts tighten as well.
No matter how much they usually bickered, they could not help breaking into a nervous sweat for him at that moment.
After about five or six breaths, a pair of curved short blades appeared in Xie Yue's hands.
Xie Yue opened his eyes and looked at the short blades in his hands, feeling a joy he could not quite describe.
His Martial Soul was the same as his father's-the Moon Blade!
The attendant also noticed Xie Yue's delight and gently patted his shoulder:
"Child, come and test your Innate Soul Power!"
He had a feeling that this child's Innate Soul Power level would certainly be high!
"Okay!"
Xie Yue stepped forward and placed his palm on the Soul Power Testing Crystal.
Before long, a brilliant blue light shone out.
Of all the children who had awakened their Martial Souls today, he was the first to produce such a brilliant light!
The attendant looked at Xie Yue in astonishment and patted his shoulder:
"Good boy, your Innate Soul Power is level eight!"
Seeing this child's Innate Soul Power, a trace of envy appeared in the attendant's eyes.
With level-eight Innate Soul Power, barring any mishaps, this child could enter Spirit Hall Academy. He might even become the disciple of one of Their Eminences!
At that thought, he looked toward the raised dais behind him. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo nodded to him.
"Good boy, don't leave afterward. Wait here for me!"
"Okay, I understand!"
The attendant turned his gaze toward Hu Liena. Seeing her standing with Xie Yue and Su Yu, his eyes filled with a little more anticipation.
"Next. Little girl, come over here," the attendant called.
At his voice, Hu Liena visibly stiffened, her little hands unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
Her large eyes were full of nervousness, and she stood rooted to the spot, as though she had suddenly forgotten what to do.
Seeing her like this, Su Yu quickly reached out and gently squeezed her little hand, making his voice soft and gentle:
"Nana, don't be afraid. It's your turn. Go on! I believe in you. You'll definitely awaken a powerful Martial Soul!"
"Oh... okay!"
Only after his reminder did Hu Liena seem to come back to her senses. She nodded firmly and made her way to the Awakening Stones in small steps.
Once she stopped, she glanced back at Su Yu, her eyes seeming to seek encouragement.
Su Yu gave her an encouraging gesture, a smile curving his lips.
Hu Liena took a deep breath, turned around, and closed her eyes as Xie Yue had done, pressing her little hands firmly against the cold Awakening Stones.
Looking at her rigid back, the attendant spoke gently:
"Relax. Don't be nervous. It'll be over soon!"
After three to five breaths, Hu Liena felt a new power emerge inside her.
She slowly opened her eyes, and at that very moment, a fox glowing with pink radiance appeared behind her.
The instant Hu Liena's Martial Soul appeared, the attendant felt his vision blur into a daze.
But that daze quickly passed.
"Child, come and test your Innate Soul Power!"
There was a barely perceptible trace of excitement in the attendant's voice.
This child's Martial Soul had put him in a daze the moment it awakened. Her Innate Soul Power level was sure to be high!
Hu Liena walked up to the attendant and placed her little hand on the Soul Power Testing Crystal.
Before long, a light even more brilliant than Xie Yue's appeared before everyone's eyes!
"Innate! Level-nine Innate Soul Power!"
Excitement entered the attendant's voice. If so many people had not been watching, he could have jumped into the air!
A trace of interest also appeared in Bibi Dong's eyes on the raised dais, and she lowered her head slightly to look at Hu Liena.
"Yue Guan, bring these two children to see me once this is over!"
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
The attendant carefully guided Hu Liena to Xie Yue's side, unable to hide the delight in his eyes, and reminded her once more:
"Little girl, someone important wants to see you two afterward. Wait right here, and don't wander off, understand?"
Hu Liena nodded obediently. "Okay!"
Only then did the attendant return to the Awakening Platform, looking back three times with every step. By the time his gaze landed on Su Yu, he could no longer contain his excitement.
Xie Yue had innate level eight, and Hu Liena had reached innate level nine. These children were practically his lucky stars!
If the boy before him could also awaken level-eight or level-nine Innate Soul Power, his contribution this time would definitely be enough for a promotion!
"Ch-child! Quick, come on up!"
Even the attendant's voice trembled a little, and he unconsciously rubbed his hands together.
The surrounding children also looked curiously at Su Yu. The pink halo from Hu Liena's awakening had dazzled quite a few of them.
Everyone wanted to see what sort of Martial Soul the boy who stayed with her would awaken.
Su Yu took a deep breath, suppressed the nervousness in his heart, and strode toward the Awakening Platform.
As he passed Hu Liena, he winked at her. Hu Liena immediately returned an encouraging smile, her little hand secretly making a gesture of encouragement down below.
Xie Yue pressed his lips together as well. Rather than needle him as he usually did, he merely looked at him with a little more complicated anticipation.
Whatever the case, if Su Yu could also awaken a good Martial Soul, it would ultimately be a good thing for this group of children who had grown up in the Orphanage.
Su Yu stopped before the Awakening Stones and looked at their faint golden glow.
The various gods he had prayed to last night flashed through his mind again, and he silently murmured, Great gods, please!
Seeing Su Yu stop moving, the attendant thought he was nervous and hurriedly spoke:
"Don't be nervous, child. Come on up!"
"Okay!"
Su Yu strode into the center of the Awakening Stones. The attendant summoned his Martial Soul, and the six Awakening Stones began spinning around Su Yu.
Su Yu slowly closed his eyes, sensing the power within him.
Before long, guided by the attendant's Soul Power, a new power emerged inside Su Yu.
After Su Yu felt this power appear, a warm current enveloped his entire body.
He instinctively extended his right hand, and a little sapling appeared in his palm.
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