1: Chapter 1 Martial Soul Awakening, Sword of Order

Douluo Continent.

Spirit City, southern orphanage.

Today is the annual Spirit Awakening day.

The children in the orphanage who have reached six years of age form a long line; there are about twenty of them, and their faces are all slightly nervous.

At the end of the line, a little boy with black hair and black eyes, whose features are beginning to show handsome promise, is unusually calm.

The boy's name is Ji Xuan, a transmigrator from Blue Star. Because he could not stand Tang San's 'moral purity' and Yu Xiaogang's hypocrisy, he complained a few times, then inexplicably blacked out, transmigrated to Douluo Continent, became an infant, and was picked up by the Spirit Hall's enforcement team that was out on a mission and brought back to the orphanage.

Ji Xuan had thought he could be like other transmigrators, possessing a System, beating up the little brat, and reaching the Peak.

But until today... the System still had not arrived, and he had long since given up hope for it.

Based on the information Ji Xuan had gathered, he should be about the same age as the Luck-favored Tang San.

As long as he awakened a powerful Spirit, coupled with his foresight, what did it matter if he did not have a System? He believed that he could reach the Peak on his own.

"You, come forward."

The Cardinal in charge of the Awakening ceremony signaled to the first little boy in line.

The little boy clutched the corners of his clothes tightly with both hands and walked to the center of the Awakening formation.

"Do not be afraid, close your eyes, and feel carefully."

The Cardinal shouted in a low voice, "Spirit Manifestation."

His Spirit was a Mad-Horned Rhinoceros, and beneath his feet were yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black—seven spirit rings; he was clearly a Spirit Saint.

The Cardinal injected Soul Power into the hexagram formation, and it instantly lit up.

The Cardinal said in a deep voice: "Extend your right hand."

The little boy raised his right hand, and a stalk of Blue Silver Grass appeared in his palm.

Seeing this, the Cardinal shook his head slightly, but there was no ripple in his eyes.

Most of the children in the orphanage came from commoner families; they had lost their relatives due to fallen Spirit Masters, and after being rescued by the Spirit Hall's enforcement team, they were sent to the orphanage.

Spirits are inherited from parents, so naturally, most of them had ordinary Spirits, and those who could become Spirit Masters were few and far between.

"Use your mind to retract your Spirit, and let's test your Soul Power."

As the Cardinal spoke, he handed over a blue crystal ball, signaling the little boy to place his hand on it.

A moment later, the crystal ball flickered with a faint light.

The Cardinal said in a calm voice: "Tool Spirit, Blue Silver Grass, Innate Soul Power level one."

After registering the boy's information, the Cardinal let him leave.

"Next."

The subsequent children came forward in order.

"Tool Spirit, Sickle, no Soul Power."

"Beast Spirit, Iron-Arm Bear, Innate Soul Power level four."

"Tool Spirit, Thorny Vine, Innate Soul Power level two."

...

A long time later, only Ji Xuan was left in the line.

Among the previous children, only half possessed Innate Soul Power.

The highest was a boy with Innate Soul Power of level seven, Tool Spirit Spear; this kind of talent had hope of becoming a Spirit Saint and was enough to be vigorously cultivated by Spirit Hall.

As for those children with low Innate Soul Power, they would be arranged to work in Spirit Hall branches in other towns in the future.

As for those without Soul Power, they could choose ordinary jobs to support themselves.

...

Ji Xuan walked to the center of the formation with a calm expression.

The Cardinal looked at Ji Xuan in surprise.

Ji Xuan was too calm, appearing out of place compared to the previous children.

In the formation, Ji Xuan felt a warm energy surging from his limbs and bones.

Immediately after, all the energy gathered at his right hand...

Ji Xuan subconsciously raised his right hand, and a small golden longsword slowly appeared above his palm.

At the same time, information about the Spirit appeared in Ji Xuan's mind:

Sword of Order, possesses the Power of Order, can control the Law of all things.

Seeing this, the Cardinal's eyes lit up instantly.

He vaguely felt that this seemed to be a very powerful sword-type Spirit.

"Quickly retract your Spirit, let's test your Soul Power." The Cardinal looked at Ji Xuan with anticipation.

Hearing this, Ji Xuan used his mind to retract his Spirit and placed his hand on the crystal ball in front of him.

Instantly, the crystal ball shone brightly, sparkling like a brilliant gemstone.

"Innate full Soul Power!"

The Cardinal exclaimed, shocked in his heart.

This kind of Genius was rare even in the entire Douluo Continent.

In these past few years, the highest Innate Soul Power among the children in the orphanage was level nine, and one of them had already been accepted as a Personal Disciple by Her Holiness the Pope.

The others were all elite Disciples of Spirit Hall, being vigorously cultivated.

Unexpectedly, there was now a child with Innate full Soul Power!

"What is your name, and what is your Spirit called?"

The Cardinal's tone carried a trace of excitement; Awakening a Genius with Innate full Soul Power and reporting it to Her Holiness the Pope would definitely earn him a substantial reward.

"Ji Xuan." Ji Xuan's expression was calm, and after a pause, he added, "My Spirit is called Sword of Order."

After filling in Ji Xuan's information, the Cardinal left the great hall and headed towards Spirit Mountain.

...

On the streets of Spirit City.

A white-haired youth skipped around like a child, holding a skewer of candied haws in his hand.

"Hey, why are you in such a rush?"

Seeing the Cardinal in such a hurry, the youth curiously called out to stop him.

Hearing the voice, the Cardinal looked over, paused his steps, walked quickly to the youth, and bowed:

"Greetings to the Fifth Elder, this subordinate has an important matter to report to Her Holiness the Pope."

The youth was the Fifth Elder of the Elder Hall, a level ninety-six Super Douluo, Light Feather Douluo.

He looked like a youth, but he was actually over a hundred years old.

Light Feather Douluo had a childlike personality and was always restless; he could not stay in the Elder Hall, so he came out to play.

"Oh...?" Light Feather Douluo noticed the stack of lists in the Cardinal's hand. "Let me see."

The Cardinal dared not disobey and hurriedly handed the list to Light Feather Douluo.

Light Feather Douluo took it and looked; his eyes narrowed slightly. The first page was Ji Xuan's Spirit Awakening information.

Innate full Soul Power, Sword of Order...

Light Feather Douluo flipped through the rest of the list and returned it to the Cardinal.

He did not say much, his figure flashed, and he turned into an ice-blue stream of light that disappeared into the horizon.

Flying is prohibited in Spirit City, but Light Feather Douluo could not care about that right now; a Genius with Innate full Soul Power was a major matter that must be reported to the High Priest as soon as possible for a decision...

...

Supreme Pontiff Palace.

Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong closed her eyes, lazily leaning on the Supreme Pontiff chair, one hand resting on the armrest supporting her cheek, the other hand holding the Supreme Pontiff scepter.

"Greetings, Her Holiness the Pope."

The Cardinal walked to the center of the hall, knelt on one knee, and was incomparably respectful.

"What is the matter?"

Bibi Dong slowly opened her eyes, her voice calm but carrying a trace of majesty.

"Reporting to Her Holiness the Pope, a Genius with Innate full Soul Power has awakened at the southern orphanage."

"Give his information to me." Bibi Dong immediately sat up straight.

The Cardinal stood up, slightly lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Bibi Dong, and handed over the stack of lists in his hands with both hands.

Bibi Dong took it, and upon seeing Ji Xuan's Spirit Awakening information, she was instantly overjoyed.

"Good! Well done!" A trace of a smile appeared on the corner of Bibi Dong's mouth. "You may go down and receive your reward first."

"Thank you, Her Holiness the Pope."

The Cardinal's face showed joy; he bowed respectfully and exited the Supreme Pontiff Palace.

As the doors of the Supreme Pontiff Palace slowly closed, the smile on the corner of Bibi Dong's mouth became sinister.

A Genius with Innate full Soul Power—if used by her, she would have one more powerful aid when implementing her plan in the future.

Bibi Dong stood up and disappeared from the Supreme Pontiff Palace.