Douluo Continent, Spirit City.
The rising eastern sun summoned cool morning breezes to sweep through.
From behind the central divine mountain, the orphanage released over a dozen dark dots gathering elsewhere.
Ye Tian followed unhurriedly in the line.
Letting out a satisfied burp, his eyes sparkled with anticipation.
After waiting so long.
He was finally about to awaken his Spirit!
Whether he'd be a dragon or an insect in this life basically hinged on this moment.
In his previous life,
Ye Tian had been a somewhat chuunibyou college student, obsessed with the art of medicine.
From experimenting with pill refining to developing a passion for it.
Ultimately, he tested the medicine on himself and met his end—etched into school history, how magnificent!
Ye Tian stared ahead.
The past was irrevocable.
This life, he must be steady, ever steady!
He just didn't know what Spirit he would awaken later.
After all, according to Wang Ma,
there was no information about his parents in his records.
He had been found by a Soul Master from the Spirit Hall in a pill furnace in a garbage dump before he even opened his eyes.
One could only say, damn, he really had a connection with furnaces!
In any case.
He currently had only one wish: to awaken a powerful Spirit!
If that didn't happen,
then he'd have to rely on the three potential stocks in the orphanage.
Withdrawing his thoughts,
Ye Tian silently wished himself a happy birthday.
And slowly made his way toward the Spirit Awakening Hall.
——
Spirit awakening
had long become a commonplace event in Spirit City.
It happened every day.
However, today was slightly special and livelier.
Each year, Spirit City would select one weekend to organize all eligible youths of the month to awaken their Spirits together under the Pope's gaze.
To demonstrate the Pope's emphasis on nurturing the next generation.
At this moment,
the morning light had just faded.
At the sun-facing foot of the central divine mountain in Spirit City,
rows of seats had been arranged in front of the Spirit Awakening Hall, all filled.
Seated in the main position was a figure with golden hair, golden eyes, a golden crown, and formal attire—his righteous majesty concealing a hidden, unknown malice.
He was the Pope of the Spirit Hall... Qian Xunji!
"Sigma, begin," Qian Xunji commanded authoritatively.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The red-robed bishop named Sigma immediately nodded in acknowledgment and stepped forward slowly.
Initiating today's Spirit awakening ceremony.
Among those at the front were many offspring of the Spirit Hall's higher-ups,
eager to gain face before the Pope.
Having their names remembered was considered a great honor in their eyes!
Thus,
starting with these well-informed individuals helped prevent any potential disturbances.
Sigma's rough voice rumbled like thunder.
"Spirit: Dragon Head Staff, Innate Soul Power level six, not bad—next!"
"Spirit: Heart Guard Mirror, Innate Soul Power level five—next!"
"..."
Ye Tian stood in the line, listening to the rumbling announcements, his expression calm.
This was Spirit City.
Aside from those who hadn't yet awakened their Spirits, everyone was a Soul Master.
The quality of Spirits was naturally quite impressive.
Nothing to overthink.
Observing the variety of Spirits, Ye Tian slowly shifted his gaze.
He looked toward Pope Qian Xunji seated in the main position.
But his eyes were immediately drawn to the woman beside Qian Xunji.
Not because of her appearance, but because of the terrifying killing intent emanating from her. Even from a distance, it chilled one to the bone, making it hard to look directly at her.
Wine-red long hair, a slightly pale yet exquisite face, a curvaceous and well-proportioned figure, poised and upright.
His purple eyes were utterly cold.
He seemed completely uninterested in the ceremony, even showing faint traces of disgust on his face. Occasionally, when he glanced sideways, his eyes filled with intense resentment.
"Has he already been to Slaughter City?"
Ye Tian thought to himself.
He knew the other's identity—Bi Bi Dong, the foolish Saintess of Spirit Hall. Ye Tian also understood the reason behind her current demeanor.
After all,
he had seen that unfortunate child, slightly older than himself.
He must have awakened his Spirit by now.
Six-Winged Angel.
Ye Tian shifted his gaze away, just avoiding the look Bi Bi Dong cast his way.
Awakening a Spirit didn't take much time.
Soon,
Ye Tian was only a few steps away from the Hexagram Array.
Ahead of him were several companions who had come with him.
"Platypus Spirit, Innate Soul Power level three, next!"
"..."
"Iron Rooster Spirit, Innate Soul Power level four, next!"
"Blue Silver Grass Spirit, huh?"
Looking at the small grass before him, Sigma raised his thick eyebrows and handed over the crystal ball.
"No Soul Power! Next..."
Watching the other dejectedly retreat, Ye Tian took a deep breath at the command and calmly stepped forward.
Standing in the center of the Hexagram Array,
under the operation of the red-robed bishop beside him,
golden light showered down.
Ye Tian felt the blood in his body begin to boil, as if something was about to burst forth.
Threads of milky white energy seeped from his skin.
Ye Tian involuntarily extended his right hand, staring at the milky white energy gathering in his palm.
A faint medicinal fragrance unexpectedly emerged around him!
"What's going on?!"
The sudden change instantly drew everyone's attention, causing a slight stir.
Pope Qian Xunji and Ju Gui showed a hint of anticipation in their eyes.
Bi Bi Dong was momentarily stunned.
After inhaling the medicinal fragrance and feeling a refreshing coolness, a flicker of surprise passed through her eyes as she looked at Ye Tian.
Sigma's eyes widened even more.
He was the closest and even had the illusion that the flow of Soul Power was accelerating.
Ye Tian cast aside all distractions in his heart.
The corner of his mouth twitched slightly, as if about to curl up at any moment.
Buzz—!
The milky white energy condensed in Ye Tian's palm.
It formed into a translucent pellet.
Around it, thick milky white mist drifted like celebratory clouds.
As soon as the Spirit appeared,
a faint white haze seemed to envelop Ye Tian.
Sigma bent down, muttering in confusion,
"This is..."
"A pill?!!"
Ye Tian exclaimed in surprise.
His black eyes reflected the milky white glow, and the corner of his mouth curled up oddly.
What a damn... coincidence this is!!!
"Oh?"
"It's actually a pill?"
Sigma nodded.
He keenly sensed that this Spirit was anything but ordinary.
Although Sigma was burly and looked fierce,
at this moment...
his large, ox-like eyes were as gentle as he could make them.
He bent down slightly,
wearing a bandit-like smile and modulating his rough voice to sound softer.
"Little one, what's your name?"
Ye Tian looked at the steel-needle-like stubble and resisted the urge to smooth it out, replying calmly,
"Ye Tian."
"Ye Tian? Hmm... not a bad name, just lacking a bit of ferocity."
Sigma nodded slightly.
Continuing with his nuclear-friendly smile, he handed the crystal ball to Ye Tian.
"Well then, Ye Tian, test your Soul Power!"
Ye Tian nodded and reached out his hand.
He no longer had any worries.
A food-type Spirit with such extraordinary phenomena—his Soul Power was bound to be high!
In the blink of an eye...
the crystal ball transformed into a dazzling gem, radiant and brilliant!
Even with his mindset leveled, Ye Tian couldn't help but beam with joy and excitement. His talent was truly exceptional!
"Innate Full Soul Power!"
Sigma widened his eyes, somewhat unable to believe it.