Spirit Bone Skill, Spirit Awakening Ceremony

Seeing that the rebounded attack had not moved Chen Xin a single step, Ning Bei was not disappointed. If he could injure a Titled Douluo at his current level, that would be far too heaven-defying.

"Sword Uncle, how much strength did you use just now?"

Seeing that the initial test was over, Ning Fengzhi spoke from the side.

After considering it for a moment, Chen Xin looked at Ning Fengzhi.

"That sword strike just now was equivalent to the full-force blow of a Strong Attack Battle Soul Emperor. You saw the result as well—it could not damage Bei Er's Spirit Bone Skill at all. Instead, the rebounded Sword Qi possessed attack power close to that of a Battle Soul Sage."

After hearing this, Ning Bei and Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction.

"Sword Grandfather, try using even more strength. I want to see the current limit of the Wall of Radiance."

Chen Xin nodded. Another streak of Sword Qi shot toward the Wall of Radiance, visibly far more powerful than the previous one.

When the Sword Qi collided with the wall, it emitted an even brighter radiance than before. A few seconds later, the Wall of Radiance could no longer withstand the impact and shattered into specks of starlight, vanishing before the three of them. The Sword Qi also dissipated into the air after exhausting its power.

After making an estimate, Chen Xin looked at Ning Bei.

"This time, I used an attack at the early Soul Saint level. Clearly, Bei Er's Wall of Radiance is invincible within the Soul Emperor rank, but it is of little use against Soul Saints and above. A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone should not produce such a useless Soul Skill. Does it have any other effects?"

Ning Bei silently thought that Chen Xin was indeed shrewd, then said leisurely,

"Sword Grandfather guessed correctly. This Soul Skill can grow as my Soul Power increases. The higher the quality of the Soul Power I infuse into it, the stronger the attacks it can withstand. If I can reach the Titled Douluo realm, then even Sword Grandfather would have to put in some effort to break through the Wall of Radiance's defense."

Chen Xin nodded in satisfaction. This was more in line with his understanding of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

"What about the other skill? A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone should grant two Soul Skills."

"There is another passive skill. It absorbs sunlight, converts it into Soul Power, and stores it within the Spirit Bone."

"Oh? How much can it store?"

"About as much as my own Soul Power. It can also grow as my strength increases."

After hearing this, Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Bei happily.

"Then that means you have gained an extra reserve equal to your own Soul Power for nothing. That is quite good."

"Do not become arrogant or impatient. Cultivate diligently, understand? The future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect rests on your shoulders."

"I understand."

Even without Ning Fengzhi's reminder, Ning Bei had always done so. Over the years, he had also been working tirelessly for the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

As the first batch of children who had used the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid reached the age of six, this half-yearly Spirit Awakening Ceremony drew everyone's attention.

Ning Fengzhi, Ning Bei, and the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone, arrived at the Council Hall early. Their eyes were fixed on the sect deacon responsible for awakening the children's Martial Souls.

Since this occasion was rather special, Ning Fengzhi divided the children participating in the Spirit Awakening Ceremony into two groups.

One group was handled by ordinary Soul Ancestor members, who awakened the Martial Souls of children from villages near Seven Treasure City. The other group was personally handled by Ning Fengzhi's cousin, Ning Fengyuan.

This was also to reduce the risk of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's ability to enhance a Soul Master's Innate Soul Power being exposed.

Most of the children who had used the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid were orphans. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect provided them with food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, so under equal conditions, they would naturally be more loyal to the sect.

Seeing that the time was about right, Ning Fengzhi nodded to his cousin, signaling that they could begin.

Ning Fengyuan immediately rose to his feet and walked to the center of the hall.

"Children, come stand beside me and line up."

There were more than twenty children undergoing awakening this time, all of them from the first group to use the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid.

As Ning Bei's cultivation improved, he could produce enough Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid for more children to use. However, those children were not yet six years old and would have to wait until next year at the earliest.

Ning Fengyuan placed several black stones on the ground and called the first boy to stand in the middle. He then summoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and enveloped the boy in Soul Power.

"Child, hold out your right hand."

After hearing Ning Fengyuan's words, the little boy timidly stretched out his right hand. Before long, a Scythe with purple patterns appeared in his hand.

"Mm, Scythe Martial Soul. Next, let us test your Innate Soul Power. Place your hand on this Crystal Ball, then inject your Soul Power into it."

The little boy obediently did as he was told.

"A'Dai, Scythe Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level five."

Seeing that the first among them had completed his Spirit Awakening, the little children behind him excitedly began whispering among themselves.

"So amazing! Level five Soul Power! He can become an outstanding Lord Soul Master."

"That's right, I'm so jealous."

"What's there to be jealous of? We can do it too."

Ning Bei and the others seated nearby exchanged looks and nodded. The Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid truly had an effect.

A Scythe Martial Soul, being a common farming tool, normally did not possess Innate Soul Power. There was only one explanation: long-term use of the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid had caused a qualitative leap in the boy's Innate Soul Power.

Ning Fengyuan then called the next child forward.

"You all saw what happened just now, right? I will not remind you one by one after this. Come stand in the middle."

"Yes, sir."

Having watched the previous scene, the little boy was no longer nervous. He stepped between the black stones, stood still, and extended his right hand. A flash of golden light appeared a moment later.

An ancient zither with a simple, archaic design appeared in the little boy's hand.

"An Ancient Zither? It should be a support-type Martial Soul. Child, come test your Soul Power."

After the little boy touched the Crystal Ball, his Soul Power filled it to nearly seventy percent, greatly delighting Ning Fengyuan.

"Ye Yinzhu, Ancient Zither Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level seven."

Ning Fengyuan's words immediately caused an uproar among the children behind him.

"Wow, Innate Soul Power level seven! Little Zhu is going to soar to the heavens."

"I'm so jealous. They say this is the potential of an emperor. He might even advance to Soul Saint someday."

Ye Yinzhu's small face was filled with a smile as well. He politely bowed to Ning Fengyuan.

"Thank you, sir."

Ning Fengyuan waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to make a fuss. He then looked toward Ning Fengzhi at the head seat. Seeing him nod, Ning Fengyuan instructed the sect personnel to take Ye Yinzhu away.

Someone with Innate Soul Power level seven was already worthy of careful cultivation by every major force.

There were not as many pleasant surprises in the awakenings that followed.

"Ma Dong, Hoe Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level five."

"Xia Luo, Microphone Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level five."

"Yuan Hua, Harpoon Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level five."

"Meng Tejiao, Women's Clothing Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level five."

"Qiu Ya, Plum Blossom Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level five."

"..."

Without exception, all the remaining children had Innate Soul Power level five. Their Martial Souls were also rather mediocre, all ordinary useless Martial Souls.

Ning Fengyuan, who was awakening their Martial Souls, could not help but sigh inwardly. Children like Ye Yinzhu were rare after all.

However, Ning Bei and the others behind him were not disappointed. This had been meant to test whether the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid was effective, and the results now appeared to be quite good.

It was not until the final child stepped forward that everyone became interested again.

"Long Nianbing, Golden Kitchen Knife Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power level eight."

"A kitchen knife can have level eight Soul Power?"

"It must have mutated."

Chen Xin and Gu Rong, standing behind them, looked at the kitchen knife in the little boy's hand with interest. No matter what, this child would receive the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's full support.