Days passed quickly. Every morning, Tang San & Hongyan still went to the mountaintop to complete their routine exercises. After coming back, they both finishes their breakfasts and start their journey further towards forging. They both determined to out do the raw piece of iron. The speed of hammer increased every day. The Mysterious Heaven Method helped them to recover their strength quickly, allowing them to maintain continuous forging.
Today is the day when the people from Martial Soul Temple will come to awaken their martial soul. As usual, they both woke up early in the morning and go to the mountaintop to finish their daily practice. After they come back and finishes their breakfasts, Tang Hao stops them from forging today.
"Xiao San, Xiao Hong. Let's stop forging for today and come with me." Tang Hao said gently.
Both, Tang San & Hongyan stood up and followed Tang Hao. Under their Father's guidance, they both reached Martial Soul Hall located at the center of the village. Of course, this so-called Martial Soul Hall was merely a slightly larger wooden hut. After they reached the center of the square, Tang Hao left them alone. Before he goes back, he warns them again.
After sometime, Village chief Jack also come with the remaining children. Elder Jack was surprised to see them both at the square. He walks towards them and asked sternly.
"Xiao San, Xiao Hong, how come you are here? Did you come alone? Didn't I tell your father that I will fetch you both on the day of Awakening ceremony? Curse that bastard, he didn't have an ounce of kindness toward his child?" After asking some question, he start cursing Tang Hao.
Seeing this, both brothers smiled helplessly. They both think that Village chief has some personal grudge against Tang Hao. Even so they respond calmly.
"No, grandpa Jack, we didn't come alone. Father came with us, but he has work to do. That's why, he didn't stay here." Tang San said.
Hearing this Jack was surprised, after all whole village knows that Tang Hao was a lazy drunkard. He didn't even care for his children. But he also relieved to know that, Tang Hao is changed. After all he heard rumors about Tang Hao asking villagers, if they need some help.
After ending the conversation with Elder Jack, Hongyan looked at the children, who will awaken their martial soul this year. Since everyone possessed a Martial Soul and children underwent Martial Soul Awakening every year, the presence of Martial Soul Halls could be found in any corner of Soul Land. Of course, these were all just branch halls, and their levels varied.
This year, there was a total of nine children in Saint Soul Village undergoing Martial Soul Awakening, including Tang San & Hongyan.
Aside from Village Chief Jack and the nine children assembled, there was a young man in the Martial Soul Hall. He appeared to be in his twenties, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, and was quite handsome. Dressed in a white outfit with a black cloak on his back, there was a fist-sized "Soul" character in the center of his chest, the standard attire for a core member of the Martial Soul Hall.
On his left chest was a badge craved with a Longsword, upon which three Longswords were interlaced. Old Jack, who was well-versed in Soul masters, knew that the three blades represented the third-level title of grand soul master, and the Longsword indicated that this deacon from the Martial Soul Hall was a Battle Soul Master.
"Hello, honorable Battle Grand Master, we'll be troubling you this time," said Old Jack, respectfully saluting the young man.
The young man's brows exuded a faint arrogance as he slightly bowed, which was considered a return of the greeting," I don't have much time, let's start now."
"Alright. Children, this is the Battle Grand Master from Notting city. He will lead you in awakening your Martial Souls. You must cooperate with the Grand Master in your Martial Soul Awakening. Grandpa is looking forward to seeing some of you become Soul Masters," said Old Jack.
The young man said impatiently," Alright, you said the same thing last year. Is it really that easy to become a Soul Master? I've been to six villages already and haven't found a single person with Soul Power, nor a suitable Martial Soul."
A trace of sorrow showed in Old Jack's eyes as he sighed," Indeed! Only the heirs of the great sects have the easiest time becoming Soul Masters. For us common folks, it's just too difficult." Shaking his head, he walked out of the Martial Soul Hall.
As Hongyan heard the words of the young man & Old Jack, he fell into thought. It is true that Douluo continent is somewhat developed but the lives of poor people remain same no matter how much this continent develop. One of the main reasons is that they don't have any control over the Soul Master. And their educational system is still lacking, but he can't do anything about it after all even if fully focuses on develop the educational system like previous life, it will take Tens of thousands of years. So, he put this thought aside and focus on the young man.
The young man's gaze fell upon the nine children in front of him. As an inspector deacon of the Martial Soul Hall, aiding ordinary people in their Martial Soul Awakening was his mandatory duty, and he had long become accustomed to it," Children, line up," he said, his tone much gentler towards the kids.
The nine children formed a line in front of the young man, with Tang San standing on the far left. Hongyan was standing beside Tang San.
The young man smiled and said, "My name is Su Yuntao, a level 26 Grand Soul Master, and I am your guide. Now, I will perform the Martial Soul Awakening on you one by one. Remember, no matter what happens, do not be afraid."
While speaking, Su Yuntao opened his package on a table nearby, taking out two items: six black round stones and a bright blue crystal ball.
Su Yuntao arranged the six black stones on the ground in a hexagonal shape, then mentioned for the first child on the right to stand in the middle.
"Don't be afraid, close your eyes and feel carefully," he said. He spoke, Su Yuntao's eyes suddenly lit up. As the children watched in horror, he shouted, "Lone Wolf, possess."
A faint glimmer of blue light first emerged from the center of his forehead, tracing upward along his brow to his hair.
Su Yuntao's hair was originally black, but as soon as the blue light entered, it turned gray in an instant and grew quickly. Hair of the same color appeared on the backs of his hands exposed to the air, and at the same time, his body also seemed more swollen than before, filled with a sense of muscle.
The specific clothing of the Martial Soul Hall was quite elastic and did not brust despite his enlarged body. Su Yuntao's eyes had turned a glimmering green, and claws gleamed on his fingertips with a faint cold light. Two rings of light emerged at his feet, moving continuously from his feet to the top of his head. One was white and the other was yellow, each distinctly eerie.
The boy who was called into the midst of the black stones began to scream, "Ah--" in fright, ready to run.
The green glow in Su Yuntao's eyes was indeed frightening, but he grasped the child firmly, "Don't move. As I said, don't be afraid. This is my Martial Soul, Lone Wolf. If any of you become a Soul Master in the future, you will be able to use the same power."
Only Tang San & Hongyan was not afraid. Tang San immediately circulated his power throughout his body as Su Yuntao underwent the transformation.
More than surprise, Both Tang San & Hongyan was curious. The appearance of gray hair, green eyes—those were indeed the characteristics of a wolf. Could it be that after the Martial Soul adorned the body, a person becomes a wolf? No, that wasn't right; it should be having the abilities of a wolf. Then, the profession of a Soul Master must be about better utilizing the powers of the Martial Soul.
When Hongyan see, Su Yuntao possessing martial soul, his interest piqued. After all, having the abilities of beast is truly interesting. Not only that, he was also interested in soul ring and soul skills. But that was the matter after Awakening of martial soul.
Su Yuntao quickly slapped his hands, and six faint green lights were infused into the six black stones on the ground. Suddenly, a layer of golden light emitted from the stones, forming a pale golden barrier that enveloped the previously mentioned child.
For some reason, the child, who had been crying earlier, immediately calmed down as soon as the pale golden light enveloped him, standing there somewhat dazed.
Golden specks of light floated from the black stones on the ground and entered the boy's body.
The boy's body began to tremble slightly, trying to cry out, but no sound emerged.
"Extend your right hand." Said Su Yuntao, his pale green eyes staring at the boy, commanding authoritatively.
The boy extended his right hand subconsciously, and at once, all the specks of light surged out, and in an instant, a sickle appeared in his palm.
It seemed that the sickle was not an illusion of light and shadow but a tangible entity.
Su Yuntao frowned slightly, "It's a Tool Soul. Can a sickle be used as a weapon? It should suffice."
The golden glow gradually receded, and the boy looked at the small sickle in his hand with a mixture of surprise and helplessness.
Su Yuntao said, "Your Martial Soul is a sickle, a Tool Soul. Come, let me test if you have Soul Power. If you do, even with a Tool Soul, you can still cultivate as a Battle Soul Master. After all, a sickle does have a certain attack power."
"Master, what should I do?" the boy asked timidly.
"Use your will to retract your Martial Soul. In the future, when you want to use it again, call it forth with your will," Su Yuntao said indifferently.
It took the boy a good while to retract the sickle in his hand. Su Yuntao then handed him a blue crystal ball, gesturing for him to place his right hand on it.
The boy's youthful hand and Su Yuntao's wolf claw made a striking contrast on their perspective positions above and below the crystal ball.
Moments later, Su Yuntao said with some disappointment, "No Soul Power. You can't become a Soul Master. Go to the side for now."
Once Again, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Sorry for delay, I have some things to do. That's why chapter got delayed. Anyway, see you all again, Next Day. 👋👋👋👋👋👋