NOVEL NEXT Chapter 4: Maritial soul
The next day, I woke up early, feeling the first rays of sunlight streaming through my window. I stretched and got out of bed, ready to start my daily chores. After finishing my morning routine, my mother called me into the living room. She handed me a dress, a formal attire that signified my status in our patriarchal family. Our family had been led by patriarchs for generations, with the mantle passing from one soul master to the next. Currently, my father, a level 72 soul sage, held the position.
Today was a significant day. Guests had arrived, including Dugo Bo, a level 69 contra, and his wife. Also present was an elder from my mother's family, her grandfather, a level 82 contra from the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon sect. They had all gathered to discuss the future of our family. My grandfather, who was 62 years old and a level 83 soul doulou, had a slim chance of becoming a title doulou, though the probability was only 5%.
Becoming a title doulou was incredibly challenging. If we excluded the immortal grasses from the Shrek team, only Oscar had a high chance of achieving this rank. Others, like Ning-Rong Rong and Zhuqing, faced limitations due to their martial souls or lower innate soul power.
In our family, the soul awakening ceremony was a private affair. It was conducted in a special room, a natural treasure that helped awaken martial souls while concealing any spirit fluctuations or phenomena from the outside world. I had discovered this secret when I used system analysis on the room during one of my explorations. This was why our family resided in this remote valley. Today, seven other family members would awaken their martial souls alongside me.
As I walked towards the awakening room, I couldn't help but ask my father why there were others, not from our clan, present to witness the ceremony. "You do not have to worry about it," he reassured me. "Uncle Dugo Bo and his wife, along with your grandfather from the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon sect, are here as friends. They are blood brothers of your father and grandfather. They are not here on behalf of their families."
"But what if they find something that might harm their families if they are not in our favor?" I asked, concerned.
"You do not have to worry about it," my father replied. "They have all taken a martial soul oath not to reveal anything they witness here. Besides, all family members took an oath five years ago not to disclose any information to anyone, even their own family members."
I was astounded by my father's cautious nature. He was a man who loved his wife, enjoyed sleeping in the garden, and had a fondness for flowers. Yet, he was incredibly vigilant. "I know what you are thinking," he said, reading my expression. "How can I be so cautious? You have to understand, our family has survived countless wars and struggles between sects and countries. We have risen from a humble village family to our current strength."
I realized how hard it was to live in this world, a fact often diluted in novels. Many sects had destroyed other sects, families, and kingdoms to achieve their current power. They would eliminate anyone, even children, who posed a threat. My father continued, "You do not have to worry about anything. Our family will also spread false information. For instance, the world believes your grandfather is a level 81 soul doulou who awakened due to eating a herb and has a martial soul of a thunder snake dragon. So, do not worry, my son. Your family is here to protect you."
With these reassurances, I walked towards the awakening room and stood in line. Each child would awaken their martial soul one by one, followed by an announcement of their martial soul and innate soul power. When my turn came, I walked into the room. The doors closed behind me, and I saw all seven elders, along with my father and grandfather, waiting.
"Walk towards the crystal," one of the elders instructed. I approached the martial soul awakening crystal and placed my hand on it. As soon as I did, I felt a warmth spreading through my body, a sensation that was both comforting and exhilarating. My vision blurred for a moment, and I felt a surge of energy coursing through me. The crystal glowed brightly, illuminating the room with a radiant light. I could sense the presence of my martial soul awakening, a powerful force that seemed to resonate with my very being.
The elders watched intently, their expressions a mix of anticipation and curiosity. My father stood nearby, his eyes fixed on me, a look of pride and hope on his face. As the light from the crystal intensified, I felt a connection forming, a bond between me and my martial soul. It was as if a hidden part of me was being revealed, a part that had always been there, waiting to be awakened.
The elders, their faces etched with wisdom and experience, stood in a circle, their eyes fixed on the crystal at the center of the room. The crystal, a relic of immeasurable value, was said to amplify the power of the martial soul awakening, revealing its true potential.
As I approached the crystal, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I placed my hand on its cool surface, and a warm sensation spread through my body. The crystal began to glow, its light pulsating in rhythm with my heartbeat.
A deafening roar echoed through the room, and a colossal red dragon with black lightning crackling around its body materialized, its presence filling the room with an aura of power and majesty. The elders were visibly shaken by its appearance, their faces contorted with awe and fear. My grandfather, a soul contra with a red thunder dragon martial soul, was particularly astonished. He recognized the immense power emanating from my martial soul, calling it the purest form of the red thunder dragon. The elders then asked me to check my innate soul power, and the crystal emitted a dazzling light, revealing a result that would forever change the course of my life: innate soul power 10, with soul power four times more concentrated than average.
The room erupted in cheers and applause. My family was overjoyed, recognizing the immense potential I possessed. The elders, too, were impressed, their eyes filled with admiration. As I stood there, surrounded by the love and support of my family, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and determination. My journey had just begun, and I was eager to face the challenges that lay ahead.
The elders, who had witnessed countless martial soul awakenings throughout their lives, had never seen such a powerful and majestic martial soul. The red dragon, with its black lightning crackling around its body, was a sight to behold. Its aura of power and dominance filled the room, leaving everyone in awe.
My grandfather, who had awakened his own red thunder dragon martial soul, was particularly impressed by the purity and power of mine. He recognized that my martial soul was a far cry from his own, which could be considered a pseudo dragon in comparison. The elders, too, were amazed by the immense potential I possessed, realizing that I had the potential to become a formidable force in the world.
The revelation of my innate soul power 10 and soul power four times more concentrated than average sent shockwaves through the room. Such a combination was unheard of, even among the most talented individuals in the realm. It was clear that I had been blessed with a rare and extraordinary gift.
As I stood there, surrounded by the love and support of my family, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and determination. My journey had just begun, and I was eager to face the challenges that lay ahead. I knew that with the power and potential I possessed, I could achieve great things. And with the support of my family, I was confident that I could overcome any obstacle that came my way.