Chapter One: Soul Power—Level Three!
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"Ning Kong, Martial Soul: Seven Treasures Glazed Tower, Soul Power level: five."
"Lan Zixiao, Martial Soul: Azure Silver Vine, Soul Power level: six!"
"Luo Yanyan, Martial Soul..."
"Wu Feng, Martial Soul: Red Dragon! Soul Power level—eight!"
As the elder in the Awakening Hall of the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect cried out in surprise, murmurs of astonishment and envy towards Wu Feng herself rippled through the crowd.
Some observing elders smiled and congratulated a middle-aged man with fiery red hair:
"Congratulations, Grand Elder. With innate soul power at level eight, there is hope for a Title! Within a century, our Nine Treasures Glazed Sect will have another Guardian Douluo."
"Indeed, indeed. I heard the Sect Master's third son, Ning Buchu, is seven this year, and possesses an innate soul power of seven—also a Seven Treasures Glazed Tower soul master. If all goes well, perhaps there will be a joyful union between them."
"Ah, ah, let's not talk about such matters—let everything be left to my little girl to decide freely. I will not interfere in her affairs of the heart."
Waving his hand, the red-haired man wore a look of displeasure. His precious daughter was only six; he hadn't yet spoiled her enough, so how could he willingly let some unruly boy draw near?
The anxious elder, realizing his slip, showed a hint of embarrassment.
Soon, this minor episode passed.
The girl on the awakening platform, face full of excitement, withdrew her martial soul under the elder's guidance, then bounced over to a youth with brownish hair and gentle demeanor...
"Sister Tian, Sister Tian! I'm super strong now. I'll definitely work hard to protect you in the future!"
Wu Feng declared enthusiastically, patting her chest, proud as a lion surveying its domain.
Beside her, the one called Sister Tian was none other than Ning Tian, eldest daughter and only girl of the current Sect Master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect.
She gazed tenderly at Wu Feng, nodded, and reached out to pat her head, replying,
"Alright, then I'll count on you to protect me from now on, little Feng."
"Hehe..."
The girl blushed, lowered her head shyly, and twisted her hands, giggling with delight.
She had grown up as Ning Tian's companion; the bond between them was deep.
Soon, it was Ning Tian's turn to awaken her martial soul.
She broke away from Wu Feng's embrace and, under her friend's expectant gaze, stepped before the awakening elder and stretched out her hand.
"Ning Tian, Martial Soul: Seven Treasures Glazed Tower!"
As expected, it was the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower—but what surprised everyone was her innate soul power level!
As she placed her hand on the crystal sphere to test her soul power, following the elder's instructions, a dazzling radiance flooded the hall!
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"Soul power—it's Innate Full Soul Power! Heaven bless the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, hurry, inform the Sect Master!"
The awakening elder's voice trembled with shock and excitement.
Around him, the observing elders rose to their feet; the sole Grand Elder present, Wu Yan, instantly activated his martial soul.
Nine soul rings—the optimal combination of yellow, purple, black, and red—circled him.
The aura, nearing that of a Super Douluo, enveloped the hall as he flashed to Ning Tian's side, shielding her, lest any accident might occur!
...
At the base of the awakening platform, among those waiting to awaken their martial souls, Ning Wuque gazed enviously at Ning Tian.
Innate Full Soul Power—in this era, it meant one could ascend to Super Douluo with little effort.
Unfortunately, her martial soul was locked as the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower, but with such talent, perhaps there was still opportunity for greater advancement!
This was why the Guardian Douluo watched over her so carefully.
"Sigh..."
He sighed. But what did any of this have to do with him?
Ning Wuque was not a local, at least not in spirit; he was a transmigrator, born anew, who had only read two Douluo comics in his previous life—and even their endings he knew only through hearsay.
Of course, he bore the surname Ning, but he was not of the main Ning family—merely a collateral branch, with neither parent possessing the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower as their martial soul.
Perhaps only a thin trace of blood ran in his veins.
Whether he could awaken the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower was unknown.
Moreover, he had no system cheats—no supernatural encounters since birth; even his parents had died years ago during a sect mission, leaving him alone.
All he could hope for was to awaken a mutated martial soul, inherit his parents' innate soul power—six or seven levels—and perhaps even rise a bit higher.
He was not greedy; level eight would suffice!
That way, he might even win favor with Ning Tian, the future Young Sect Master. He wouldn't aspire to marry in, but becoming a trusted retainer would be enough for a carefree life.
As for gods?
In the era of Peerless Tang Sect, most protagonist cheats required innate prerequisites—Elder Yi had to first open a sea of spirit and provide a dwelling to attract his cheat!
If you lacked a spiritual martial soul, you couldn't even begin; without land, how could you build a house? It was a joke!
Without these cheats, becoming a god was just a dream. Thus, Ning Wuque had always had a clear sense of himself—not aspiring for the impossible.
"The awakening ceremony continues!"
Soon, as the Sect Master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect hurried in, the awakening ceremony resumed.
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Not far away, Ning Tian remained, with more high-ranking figures now present for the awakening ritual.
After all, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower was an auxiliary martial soul, and the sect's awakening ceremony was also a selection for future guardians.
If someone awakened an innate full soul power combat martial soul before all, they might instantly become the designated son-in-law!
Thus, many accompanying parents grew restless, hoping their children would awaken a strong martial soul with high soul power.
It was a chance to ascend in one step!
"Next, Ning Wuque."
Called by name, Ning Wuque stepped nervously from the crowd, anxious as he mounted the awakening platform.
"Please take care of me, Grandpa Zhang."
The awakening elder, Zhang Can, was his guardian and an old friend of his father's, so Ning Wuque greeted him politely.
Zhang Can nodded, his gaze full of expectation as he began to awaken Ning Wuque's martial soul.
But...
As a black-gold-shelled ant emerged before him, Zhang Can's eyes revealed a trace of disappointment.
Black Gold Ant—a common beast martial soul, and also Ning Wuque's father's soul. Level six innate soul power was already the limit.
"Let's test your soul power."
Unable to bear the fleeting disappointment in Ning Wuque's eyes, Zhang Can gently handed over the crystal sphere for testing.
Whatever the outcome, they would determine it after the test.
"Alright!"
Clinging to his last shred of hope, Ning Wuque placed his hand on the crystal sphere, channeling all his soul power into it.
But...
No miracle occurred. The crystal filled less than a third, and Zhang Can shook his head, announcing his innate soul power level:
"Ning Wuque, Martial Soul: Black Gold Ant, Soul Power level: three."
"Don't be discouraged, child. As long as Grandpa is here, you have nothing to fear."