Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Martial Soul Awakens, Shocking Douluo!
At this very moment, in the central square of Wudai Village, five children around Yao Xuan's age had lined up in an orderly fashion.
In front of them stood a middle-aged man with a square face, a stern expression, and a head that was half-bald, revealing a shiny scalp. This man was none other than the village chief of Wudai Village, Kang Dou.
"Yao Xuan, you're just in time. Quickly join the line. Based on past experiences, the esteemed deacon from the Spirit Hall should arrive any moment now!"
Looking at Yao Xuan, Kang Dou's serious face softened with a kind smile as he urged him.
"Understood, Grandpa Kang Dou!"
Acknowledging Kang Dou's words, Yao Xuan nodded and strode to the end of the line.
"Children, I wish you all the best. I hope one of you can awaken as a true soul master and bring glory to our Wudai Village!"
"Also, when the deacon from the Spirit Hall arrives, you must remember to be polite. Under no circumstances should you offend the deacon. Do you understand?"
As the children listened, Kang Dou took the opportunity to give them serious instructions before the arrival of the Spirit Hall deacon.
Just as Kang Dou finished his admonitions, the sound of horse hooves echoed from the direction of the village entrance.
Before long, a young man in his twenties rode into the square atop a green-maned horse, slowing to a halt.
Taking a closer look, the young man had a striking appearance, with sharp features and a tall, commanding presence. He wore a crisp white robe and a black cape draped across his shoulders. On his chest was the character "魂" (Soul), the distinctive insignia of the Spirit Hall.
Pinned to his left chest was a badge.
The badge bore the symbol of three crossed swords, signifying that this young man was a third-ranked Great Soul Master and a Battle Soul Master.
Unquestionably, this young man was the renowned "Blind Douluo"—Su Yuntao, the tool soul master.
"Greetings, esteemed deacon. We are deeply grateful for your visit to Wudai Village to awaken and test the children's martial souls!"
Seeing Su Yuntao, Kang Dou bowed deeply in respect.
"It's nothing. This is my duty."
Waving dismissively, Su Yuntao's face showed a trace of pride. He clearly enjoyed this display of reverence.
In Nuoding City, Su Yuntao was considered average at best, having only reached Great Soul Master status in his twenties. This lack of talent relegated him to tasks like martial soul awakenings.
However, to the ordinary villagers of Wudai Village, a Great Soul Master was a figure of immense prestige.
On the Douluo Continent, aside from the major sects and noble clans, even one soul master was a rarity among a hundred ordinary people, let alone a Great Soul Master.
"Alright, children. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Su Yuntao, a Level 26 Great Soul Master, and my martial soul is the Lone Wolf!"
"Today, I will serve as your guide, helping you awaken your martial souls!"
Smiling at the six children before him, Su Yuntao introduced himself before retrieving a bundle from his back. From it, he took out six black, round stones, arranging them into a hexagonal formation on the ground.
Then, he pulled out a brilliant blue crystal ball, holding it in his palm.
"Child, step into the center of the awakening formation. No matter what happens next, do not be afraid. Remain calm!"
Gesturing for the first child to enter the formation, a faint green light emanated from Su Yuntao's forehead and spread outward.
"Lone Wolf, Possession!"
In the blink of an eye, Su Yuntao's hair turned from black to gray, his pupils shifted to an eerie green, and his muscles bulged visibly. His fingers morphed into razor-sharp claws that glinted coldly.
In an instant, Su Yuntao's hands flew through a series of motions, releasing six streams of faint green soul power. These streams entered the six black awakening stones, forming a pale golden barrier that enveloped the first child.
"Extend your right hand!"
Commanding calmly, Su Yuntao watched the child in the formation.
Following his instructions, the child extended their right hand. Suddenly, a translucent yet solid wooden pushcart appeared in the boy's palm.
"An auxiliary tool martial soul—a pushcart. It doesn't seem to have innate soul power, but let's test it to be sure."
Shaking his head at the sight, Su Yuntao instructed the child to retract the martial soul and place both hands on the crystal ball.
"Alright. Zero-level innate soul power. You cannot become a soul master. Next!"
After about ten seconds, the unchanged crystal ball confirmed Su Yuntao's assessment.
The rarer the martial soul, the less likely it was for ordinary tools to carry innate soul power.
One by one, the children underwent the test before Yao Xuan's turn. Predictably, their martial souls were ordinary farm tools, all lacking innate soul power. They were destined to live as ordinary people.
"Alright, the last one—come forward."
Calling to Yao Xuan, Su Yuntao gestured with his hand.
Hearing the summons, Yao Xuan nodded and stepped into the awakening formation with steady strides.
Without further delay, Su Yuntao activated the formation, pouring soul power into it. A pale golden light arose, enveloping Yao Xuan.
At that moment, Yao Xuan felt warmth spread through his body. It was soothing, calming his emotions.
Soon, that warm sensation flowed into Yao Xuan's core. Suddenly, he felt as if something within him shattered. Torrents of scorching energy surged through his meridians, converging in his right hand.
Outside the formation, Su Yuntao, Kang Dou, and the children stood frozen in shock!
Unlike the prior awakenings, an endless stream of golden light erupted from the six awakening stones, pouring into Yao Xuan's body and forming a radiant pillar that pierced the heavens!
"This... this!"
Su Yuntao's jaw dropped in disbelief as he stared at the phenomenon.
Though it was his first time witnessing such a spectacle, he understood immediately: this child's martial soul was no ordinary artifact!
If he could recruit such a prodigious talent for the Spirit Hall, the benefits for himself would be unimaginable!
However, the brilliance of the golden pillar did not go unnoticed.
The Pope's Palace.
Sea God Island.
The Clear Sky Clan.
...
Titled Douluo across the continent were startled by this awakening phenomenon.
On this day, the Douluo Continent's history was forever changed.
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