Awakening Martial Soul

Awakening Martial Soul

Children cultivating within Spirit Hall's ranks were divided into several tiers.

The first tier was Core Disciples. They could remain directly at the Pope's Palace, becoming talents Spirit Hall focused on nurturing. They enjoyed the best treatment and could receive guidance from Pope Bibi Dong.

They might even have a chance to become Bibi Dong's personal disciple!

However, to become a Core Disciple, one's Innate Soul Power had to be at least Rank 7.

The second tier was ordinary disciples. They could also remain at the Pope's Palace to cultivate, and their resources were actually similar, though slightly inferior to those of Core Disciples. They were not considered priority trainees.

The third tier involved joining the Junior Spirit Hall Academy established by Spirit Hall in Spirit City, requiring Innate Soul Power of Rank 3 or above.

The fourth tier was for those with Innate Soul Power between Rank 1 and Rank 2. They would be assigned to Junior Spirit Hall Academies outside Spirit City, located at Martial Soul Branch Halls in cities across the Two Great Empires.

It was a hierarchy upon hierarchy.

Naturally, everyone hoped to become a Core Disciple, and Chu Ye was no exception.

After a short while, Bibi Dong arrived, flanked by two Title Douluo elders, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

Behind Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood two Core Disciples receiving priority training. They were Xie Yue and Yan, members of Spirit Hall's future Golden Generation. They were currently eight years old.

"It's finally starting. Chu Ye, I... I'm so nervous."

Six-year-old Hu Liena tugged at the corner of Chu Ye's clothes with her little hand.

At only six, she had yet to undergo Bibi Dong's specialized Charm training. There was not a trace of seductiveness about her; she simply had the innocent, adorable appearance a six-year-old child should have.

Chu Ye smiled warmly and patted Hu Liena's head. "Nana, don't worry. Trust me, you'll definitely become the brightest new star among us. Your talent will astonish everyone."

He, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, and the others were all orphans adopted by the Pope's Palace. They had grown up together as childhood companions and shared a close relationship.

With Chu Ye's reassurance, Hu Liena's uneasy heart calmed considerably.

"Now, the awakening ceremony shall begin. Children, step forward one by one to awaken your martial souls." Bibi Dong's voice echoed through the entire Awakening Hall.

"Yes!"

The child standing first in line slowly walked onto the Awakening Platform.

"Liao Tao, Innate Soul Power Rank 4. Beast Spirit, Earth Demon Rat. Martial soul quality: mid-grade. Next!"

"Ye Xiaoxiao, Innate Soul Power Rank 5. Weapon Spirit, Three-Tailed Leaf. Martial soul quality: mid-grade. Next!"

One child after another awakened their martial souls, and before they knew it, more than half had already gone.

There were Weapon Spirits, Beast Spirits, and Spirit Masters with all sorts of different martial souls. Two children with Innate Soul Power at Rank 7 had even appeared.

Yet so far, not a single child had emerged who could truly amaze Bibi Dong.

"Next, Hu Liena!"

"Go on, Nana. Relax. You'll be fine." Chu Ye patted Hu Liena's head again.

"Mm!" Hu Liena nodded firmly and slowly walked forward.

As a transmigrator who had read Douluo Continent, Chu Ye naturally knew that Hu Liena possessed extraordinary talent. She would become one of the Golden Generation in the future, Bibi Dong's personal disciple, and the future Martial Soul Hall Saintess.

When Hu Liena entered the Awakening Platform, a pinkish-yellow fox radiating a powerful aura appeared behind her.

"Th-that is! A top-grade Beast Spirit, the Demon Fox!"

"Nana's Innate Soul Power must be very high!"

To a certain extent, martial soul quality and Innate Soul Power were linked. Under normal circumstances, the stronger the martial soul quality, the higher the Innate Soul Power!

Sure enough, when Hu Liena tested her Innate Soul Power, the number 9 appeared.

"Innate Soul Power Rank 9!!"

"That's wonderful! Xie Yue, Nana's Innate Soul Power has reached Rank 9, just like ours!"

Both Yan and Xie Yue wore excited expressions.

The other children undergoing awakening were also utterly stunned, their eyes filled with envy.

"Hu Liena, top-grade Beast Spirit, Demon Fox. Innate Soul Power Rank 9. Not bad! Very good." Bibi Dong nodded in great satisfaction. The more she looked at Hu Liena, the more she liked her. She announced on the spot, "Hu Liena, from this day onward, you shall be my, Bibi Dong's, personal disciple. I will personally guide your cultivation from now on."

"What! Your Excellency the Pope actually accepted Hu Liena as her disciple!"

"Th-this!"

"Heavens! Hu Liena is unbelievably lucky."

All the children knew that from this moment on, Hu Liena's status would surpass that of every Core Disciple.

Hu Liena said happily, "Yes, Your Excellency the Pope."

"Good! Very good." Bibi Dong was in an excellent mood.

Chu Ye smiled faintly. This was exactly as he had expected.

Bibi Dong had already lost interest in the children awakening afterward, because she believed it was impossible for another child with talent surpassing Hu Liena's to appear.

Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and everyone else in the hall thought the same.

Soon, after another round of awakenings, it was finally Chu Ye's turn as the last one.

Bibi Dong, Ghost Douluo, and Chrysanthemum Douluo—hardly anyone held any expectations for Chu Ye. Everyone was thinking the same thing: hurry up, finish the awakening, and end this.

Chu Ye did not care. Under everyone's indifferent gazes, he stepped into the Awakening Platform one step at a time.

"It's finally my turn. What kind of God-tier Martial Soul will mine be?" Chu Ye waited expectantly.

At that moment, a voice rang out in his mind.

Detected that you are awakening your martial soul. The conditions for Mission One have been met. Reward: Divine Weapon Spirit, Sword of Gods and Demons!

At the same time, the Sword of Gods and Demons appeared in Chu Ye's palm, accompanied by an incomparably tyrannical aura. The next second, intense golden light and darkness suddenly burst forth from his hand.

Half light, half darkness—the light and darkness instantly enveloped the entire hall!

"Hey! Wh-what's going on? What martial soul did Chu Ye awaken?!"

"What a terrifying aura! I feel like my martial soul is being completely suppressed!!"

Only after the light and darkness faded did everyone see the martial soul in Chu Ye's hand. It was a sword, its blade half gold and half black.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo seemed to recognize something. They said in utter shock, "Your Excellency the Pope, could this boy's martial soul be..."

Bibi Dong took a deep breath, equally shaken. "That's right. A God-tier Martial Soul. This child's martial soul quality has reached the god-tier."

"What! A G-god-tier Martial Soul!!"

"Holy shit!!!"

"Heavens! Chu Ye actually has a God-tier Martial Soul. Th-this is way too powerful!"

At that moment, everyone was stunned. The entire hall erupted because of Chu Ye alone.

"I truly never expected Spirit Hall to produce such a gifted youth this year." Bibi Dong composed herself and called out, "Chu Ye, test your Innate Soul Power rank."

Chu Ye immediately did as instructed and placed his palm on the Detection Orb. Blue light flashed brilliantly, and the number 10 appeared.

"Rank 10! Innate Full Soul Power!!"

Everyone gasped in amazement once more.