25: Chapter 25 Su Yuntao's Golden Rice Bowl

Time flew by, and three years had passed.

In the Awakening Hall, the four little ones who were always together had suddenly turned six, reaching the age for Spirit Awakening, which was customary in the Douluo Continent.

Only the youngest, Oupai, who was the grandson of Light Feather Douluo, had just turned five. Being a full year younger than the others, he should have waited for the Awakening ceremony next year, but he had tagged along to join the fun.

The exclusive Awakening Hall of Spirit Hall was cleaned until it was spotless. The floor was paved with white jade that was so polished it reflected like a mirror. Six pitch-black, circular stones were neatly arranged in the center of the hall, forming a standard Awakening array.

Most of the Titled Douluos, who were rarely seen on ordinary days, had come today. Ghost Douluo, Light Feather Douluo, and the brothers Demon Subduing Douluo and Thousand Jun Douluo were lined up on both sides. In the main seat sat Bibi Dong, wearing the black and red robes of an Adjudicator Elder. Her aura was cold and sharp, yet she would occasionally lower her head to look at Alternative standing beside her, with tenderness hidden deep in her eyes.

Gui Mengguan and Qiangu Jue, the two six-year-olds, stood in the front row. Oupai was clinging to Qiangu Jue's arm, swaying back and forth. On the surface, the three transmigrators were behaving properly, but in their hearts, they were already frantically scrolling through thoughts.

"Help me, we've finally reached the Spirit Awakening step! I've been practicing the basic breathing technique for three years until I'm about to vomit. Whether I can walk sideways in Spirit Hall depends on today!" Gui Mengguan secretly nudged Qiangu Jue next to him with his elbow and whispered in a breathy voice.

Qiangu Jue kept his little face tense, his lips barely moving, and his voice squeezed out from between his teeth: "Stop talking. My palms are sweating from nervousness. If I awaken a useless Spirit like a hoe or a sickle, my grandfather, Demon Subduing Douluo, might throw me into the Clear Sky Sect to learn the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method, the kind where you practice until you die."

Oupai nodded frantically beside him, his small body trembling slightly. He added in a breathy voice: "I'm even more panicked! I'm only five; I was supposed to awaken next year. I told my grandfather yesterday that I felt my Spirit, so I should be able to awaken, and he almost spanked me! If I can't awaken anything later, I'll be so embarrassed!"

Just as the three were whispering secretly, a light sound of footsteps came from the side door of the hall.

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw a young girl dressed in a moon-white long dress with gold trim. Her blonde hair flowed like a waterfall, and her face was exquisite and beautiful. A faint holy aura lingered around her. It was none other than Qian Daoliu's granddaughter, the future inheritor of the Angel God—Qian Renxue.

Following behind her was a little girl who looked somewhat similar to her but had a more lively personality; it was her younger sister, Qian Yexue.

The two walked slowly to Qian Daoliu's side and stood still. Qian Renxue raised her eyes and swept a glance over the four children in the hall. Her gaze paused on Alternative for a brief moment before she politely withdrew her line of sight and stood quietly. She was not arrogant at all, nor did she have the gloom and schemes hidden in her bones as described in the original work.

The three transmigrators froze instantly, as if a thunderbolt had exploded in their minds.

"Damn! Qian Renxue?! I almost forgot about this legendary big shot!" Gui Mengguan's eyes widened, and he screamed internally, "In the original work, she would have already infiltrated the Heaven Dou imperial palace by now to start her plan to steal the country! Why is she still staying safely in Spirit Hall?! It really is a magic-modified World. The big brother has really broken up all the rotten plots!"

"It's fine, it's fine. It's good that she didn't go to steal the country. Otherwise, ending up with a shattered God Position and dying would be too pitiful." Qiangu Jue breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but then his nerves tightened again. "No, we must not be loose-lipped. If we expose ourselves and get targeted by the Angel Family, we won't have enough lives to die!"

Oupai nodded frantically, instantly straightening his back further, pretending to be the most well-behaved and harmless little baby, not even daring to glance around.

Just then, a hearty, full-voiced shout came from outside the hall, accompanied by steady footsteps. A middle-aged man wearing the robes of an external Elder of Spirit Hall walked in with large strides.

He held an Awakening scroll in his hand, a confident professional smile on his face. His steps were steady, and although his Soul Power was less than level forty, he didn't feel stage fright at all when facing a room full of Titled Douluos. He bowed familiarly to everyone: "Subordinate Su Yuntao greets the High Priest, the Adjudicator Elder, and all the Titled Douluo lords!"

The three transmigrators were collectively petrified again, their eyes almost popping out. They quickly lowered their heads and covered their mouths, forcefully stifling the laughter that had reached their lips. "Su Yuntao?! The Blind Douluo Su Yuntao?!"

"Damn! That little deacon in the original work who couldn't even recognize the Blue Silver Emperor is now a ranked Elder?! And an external Elder at that! The big brother has actually recruited and regularized the top dog of the Awakening World!"

"Laughing to death, an iron rice bowl really can go anywhere without fear! This is the real insider; he was an extra in the original work, but promoted directly to Elder in the fanfiction!"

"It's over, it's over, the DNA has been activated. That line 'Spirit Awakening, extend your right hand' is coming! What does the old saying say? One word of 'useless Spirit' from the Blind Douluo, and the God King position is guaranteed! We are safe this time! Safe!"

Su Yuntao was clearly used to big scenes. After bowing to the Titled Douluos, he turned and walked to the center of the Awakening array. He skillfully opened the scroll, arranged the six Awakening stones according to their positions, and injected his Soul Power. Golden light instantly lit up from the array, forming a pale golden light barrier.

"Alright children, don't be nervous!" Su Yuntao showed a kind, signature smile to the four children and said loudly, "I am your Awakening master, Su Yuntao. Next, listen to my instructions, step by step. I guarantee to measure your Spirits clearly! Young Master Qiangu Jue, you go first! Extend your right hand, concentrate, feel the power in your body, and guide it out!"

Qiangu Jue took a deep breath, his palms sweating from nervousness. He obediently walked into the center of the array, extended his right hand, closed his eyes, and focused on sensing.

After a moment, dazzling golden light burst out from his palm. A pitch-black long rod phantom, carved with Coiling Dragon patterns, slowly emerged. As soon as the rod body appeared, it carried a heavy pressure that made the ground tremble slightly.

"Tool Spirit! Coiling Dragon Rod!"

Su Yuntao's eyes lit up, and he immediately announced loudly, "It's a top-tier attack system Tool Spirit! It's the same source as Lord Demon Subduing Douluo's Spirit! Good! A good seedling!"

Demon Subduing Douluo jumped up from his chair on the spot, laughing loudly, patting the shoulder of Thousand Jun Douluo next to him. His voice was deafening: "Did you hear that! My grandson! Coiling Dragon Rod! Top-tier attack system Spirit! I told you this kid was good material!"

Thousand Jun Douluo rolled his eyes helplessly and tore down his stage: "Alright, stop shouting, the whole hall heard you. Measure the Innate Soul Power first."

Su Yuntao immediately took out the crystal ball and handed it to Qiangu Jue: "Come, Young Master Qiangu Jue, put your hand on it, concentrate and inject your Soul Power."