Tian E considered it for a moment and soon agreed to Tian Chen's request.
Spirit Hall required the descendants of its Soul Masters to awaken their Martial Souls at a designated time, both to record them in its archives and to select exceptionally gifted Soul Masters to study at Spirit Hall Academy.
But given his status, no one would dare say anything if he awakened his grandson's Martial Soul early.
"In that case, Chen'er, Grandpa will help you awaken your Martial Soul tonight."
Tian E gripped Tian Chen's shoulder with one hand. The next moment, grandfather and grandson were back in the manor.
Only the two of them lived in the entire manor, so there was no need to hide anything. Spirit Hall guards also stood watch outside, so they could rest assured about their privacy.
Besides, neither of them was doing anything shameful. They were merely awakening a Martial Soul ahead of time.
Tian E walked ahead with his hands behind his back, while Tian Chen followed close on his heels.
Twenty minutes later, grandfather and grandson arrived at a sealed, soundproof chamber.
Although interruptions were not taboo during Martial Soul Awakening, he had still made thorough preparations for his grandson.
Not only that, Tian E had also used his formidable Soul Power to soundproof the room. An extra safeguard was always a good thing.
Tian E took six black stones from his Soul Tool and arranged them into a formation on the floor. Then he took out a round blue crystal sphere, which floated wondrously in midair, supported by his Soul Power.
Immediately afterward, a brilliant gleam burst from Tian E's eyes. A layer of fine golden scales covered his entire body, his white hair instantly turned into thick keratin, and his hands became sharp claws. An enormous tail covered in scales and spikes trailed behind him.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red-nine Soul Rings pulsed rhythmically beneath his feet. The phantom of his Martial Soul behind him let out a roar that seemed to come from the primordial wilderness, and a savage presence came rushing toward Tian Chen.
This was with Tian E already restraining himself considerably in front of his grandson. Otherwise, his sheer presence alone would have made it impossible for an ordinary person who had yet to awaken his Martial Soul to stand there unharmed.
This was also the first time Tian Chen had seen Tian E release his Martial Soul.
He had read the original novel and knew that Golden Crocodile Douluo possessed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. Yet even with that mental preparation, he still gazed in a daze at the ring as scarlet as fresh blood.
This was something every Soul Master dreamed of possessing. At present, only a handful of people across the entire continent had a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.
Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong, Tang Hao, and Bo Saixi.
Moreover, possessing a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring meant there was bound to be a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone as well. Combined, the two granted combat strength far beyond that of an ordinary Titled Douluo.
Seeing his grandson's expression, Tian E felt considerably more pleased and thought to himself.
Well? Your grandpa does have some ability, doesn't he?
A faint smile also appeared on his ruddy face. He cleared his throat and instructed Tian Chen solemnly.
"Focus your mind. Close your eyes and feel carefully."
He could show off anytime. What mattered most now was helping his grandson awaken his Martial Soul.
At those words, Tian Chen shook his head and hurriedly cast aside the jumble of thoughts in his mind. He gathered his focus, a trace of determination appearing in his eyes.
Yet he could not suppress the excitement in his heart.
Clenching his slightly trembling hands into fists, Tian Chen stepped without hesitation into the hexagonal formation beneath him, which shone with dazzling light from Tian E's infusion of Soul Power.
Dazzling golden light bathed Tian Chen's entire body, and he felt an indescribable sense of comfort.
A warm sensation permeated his body. Tian Chen distinctly felt as though something inside him had shattered, and all that warmth surged throughout his body.
Then a lifelike golden crocodile phantom appeared out of thin air behind Tian Chen. It slowly merged into his back, forming a brilliant golden soul mark of an enormous crocodile.
Feeling the changes in his body, Tian Chen hurriedly opened his eyes. He carefully examined his hands, which felt brimming with strength, and clenched his fists.
"So this is the power of a Martial Soul. It's incredible."
Golden Crocodile Douluo, who had been watching his grandson intently from the side, also breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his grandson had awakened their hereditary Martial Soul.
Their lineage had always been sparse in numbers. As long as Tian Chen awakened their hereditary Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul and his talent was not too poor, becoming a Titled Douluo would not be much of a problem under his guidance and with all manner of resources poured into him.
He had things on hand sufficient to transform one's constitution and improve one's talent. That was why he could be so confident.
Tian Chen smiled at his grandfather, then reached out with his right hand and grasped the blue crystal under Tian E's slightly nervous gaze.
The next moment, the blue crystal emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the somewhat dim chamber.
Tian E's pupils contracted, and then he burst into a hearty laugh of satisfaction.
"Ha ha! Innate full Soul Power!"
Tian Chen's heart was not calm either. He had already prepared himself for the worst, but the result had exceeded his expectations.
If I seize the Man Faced Demon Spider's external soul bone in the future and then monopolize the immortal herbs, reaching godhood might not be beyond me.
Now that he had something to bolster his confidence, the ambition in his heart swelled without limit.