The system did not respond to Xin Yu's gratitude. Whether it was embarrassed or for some other reason, the system fell silent.
Xin Yu didn't push further and grabbed another piece of fruit from the kitchen to snack on. With his worries dispelled and a promising future ahead, he was in high spirits. The fruit in his hand tasted especially sweet.
At the same time, Xin Yu claimed his rewards from the system and began to understand the [Supreme Divine Art]. He was completely stunned when he started reading through it.
This cultivation technique was far more powerful than Xin Yu had imagined. According to the text, the first nine levels roughly corresponded to the strength of a Soul Master, up to a Titled Douluo. From the tenth level onward, it broke into the realm of gods. Beyond that, it became increasingly mystical, surpassing the boundaries of typical martial arts techniques.
"This is amazing!"
Xin Yu exclaimed, finishing his fruit and quickly following the instructions in his mind to start cultivating.
This was one of the perks of having a system: even someone like Xin Yu, who had never trained a day in his life, could easily follow the cultivation path.
Before long, he completed a full cycle of meditation, and traces of soul power began to manifest within his body. Xin Yu had a strong physique with very few impurities, and his meridians were smooth and unblocked. After all, he had been eating well since he was little.
This was thanks to Uncle Tian, who often brought him rare foods. Every time he consumed them, he felt a comforting warmth in his body. He suspected that these items were extremely valuable natural treasures.
Now that he had started cultivating, the advantages of such a good foundation were clear. His first experience with cultivation felt fantastic. As warm currents flowed through his limbs and bones, Xin Yu found the sensation incredibly enjoyable.
In no time, an hour had passed. As Xin Yu was immersed in his training, footsteps could be heard approaching from outside. The sound grew louder, moving closer and becoming clearer. If it had been the old Xin Yu, he likely wouldn't have noticed, but now, he could hear it with perfect clarity.
Awakening from his meditation, Xin Yu clapped his hands and stood up. By this time, the footsteps had stopped, and two figures appeared outside the door. One was a man, the other a woman.
The man was tall, around two meters, dressed in black with a solemn and commanding presence. He had long black hair down to his shoulders, with a single streak of gold through it—quite striking. The woman wore a pale green dress, her fair skin and delicate figure exuding a gentle, kind aura.
Upon seeing them, Xin Yu's eyes lit up with joy. "Uncle Tian! Aunt Bi!" he called out excitedly.
The two stepped into the courtyard. The gentlewoman, Aunt Bi, smiled softly, took a few steps forward, and placed her slender hand on Xin Yu's head.
"Yu'er, have you been waiting long?" she asked, ruffling his hair.
"Not at all, I just finished my workout," Xin Yu smiled back.
Since his transmigration, these two had taken care of him. In his heart, he already regarded them as family. Although he had a hunch they weren't ordinary people, it didn't matter—they had raised him. The debt of gratitude for raising him was greater than the heavens!
"Have you eaten?"
"I've already eaten," Xin Yu nodded. Two pieces of fruit were enough for breakfast.
"In that case, let's get down to business," Uncle Tian interjected.
"You're six years old now, and it's time for you to awaken your martial soul. Come with me."
The man turned and began walking toward the door, and Xin Yu hurried to follow. The three of them left the house and soon turned out of the alley.
"This is too slow!"
Uncle Tian remarked. Lifting Xin Yu with one hand, like a gust of wind, they vanished in an instant.
...
In just a few moments, they had left the city and arrived at a secluded valley.
"Considering that your martial soul awakening might cause quite a commotion, I specifically chose an out-of-the-way place," Uncle Tian explained.
"Oh!"
Xin Yu scratched his head, indicating he understood.
Uncle Tian glanced at him and, with a flash of light, produced six golden stones. After arranging them, Uncle Tian formed a hand seal, and a golden six-pointed star array appeared. The array was covered in intricate, mysterious symbols, imbued with a strange and marvelous power.
"Step into the formation," Uncle Tian instructed.
Xin Yu quickly complied, stepping into the array. In the next moment, Uncle Tian's body radiated an overwhelming aura, and behind him, a black dragon seemed to coil. The dragon had golden eyes and exuded a soul-shaking majesty.
"Begin!"
With a clear shout from Uncle Tian, the six-pointed star array shone brightly, transforming into a golden barrier that enveloped Xin Yu completely. Tiny golden lights began to seep into his body, awakening the deepest power within him.
"I wonder what my martial soul will be," Xin Yu thought to himself.
As the golden formation enveloped Xin Yu, the symbols of the six-pointed star array lit up one after another.A surge of soul power poured into his body, illuminating his veins faintly with golden light. For a moment, everything seemed normal.
Then—
RUMBLE—!
Without warning, the skies above the valley trembled faintly, as if heaven itself had been stirred.
The air twisted. A low, distant sound like an ancient dragon's breath echoed — not loud, but deep, like something waking up after countless years of slumber.
Suddenly, behind Xin Yu, an enormous multicolored dragon shadow appeared.
Its form was constantly shifting — neither clearly horned nor winged, its limbs blending into the air like a dream, its body wrapped in overlapping lights of uncountable colors, yet none distinct. The light seemed to resist being seen clearly, as though any attempt to understand it would fail.
Even the six-pointed star formation flickered slightly, struggling to contain the pressure.
The moment it appeared, it carried an overwhelming aura of dominance, as if it ruled over everything.
In the heavens, the weather changed drastically, and a phantom nine-colored dragon circled the valley before shooting into the sky.
"Roar!"
A thunderous dragon roar echoed through the skies, causing massive upheavals across the continent. In all the major soul beast forests, the soul beasts collectively bowed to the ground, trembling in fear. Even high-level soul beasts were in turmoil.
Meanwhile, among the human world's top powerhouses, many wore puzzled expressions, their eyes filled with curiosity.
At Shrek Academy, inside the Sea God Pavilion, an old man lying on a recliner unconsciously stood up. Golden light burst forth, and a white dragon appeared in the sky, letting out a resounding roar. The power of endless light enveloped the entire Sea God Island.
In the Heaven Dou Empire, in an unknown location, the sky seemed to darken, and a pressure-filled dragon roar echoed through the air.
In the depths of the Star Dou Forest, a silver figure slowly opened her eyes, revealing a pair of mysterious and noble violet pupils.
"It's awakened, has it?"
In the darkness, a soft murmur could be heard…
...
In the valley, countless rays of multi-colored chaotic light spread outward from Xin Yu, gradually enveloping the entire area.
Before long, the entire valley was bathed in the radiant glow of the multi-colored light.
Not far from Xin Yu, the gentlewoman in the pale green dress seemed somewhat uncomfortable. Her delicate eyes flickered slightly, showing a mix of gentleness and awe.
The reaction of the black-clad man beside her was even more intense. His body trembled slightly, and his stern, imposing face betrayed an uncontrollable excitement. His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. Despite the overwhelming, god-like suppression he felt, his golden eyes were filled with fervor.
The blood flowing through his veins surged with a sense of submission. With his strength, he could have resisted this instinct, but instead, he dropped to one knee, lowering his once-proud head in complete submission.
Seeing his actions, the gentlewoman next to him was shocked. However, after glancing at him, she bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then knelt as well.
Just then, a second surge of force erupted from Xin Yu's right arm.
BOOM—!
A deep, ear-splitting hum resounded as a massive nine-story pagoda manifested in midair.
The pagoda floated in front of Xin Yu, pitch-black in colour covered with dark golden patterns. Its surface was smooth, cold, and heavy beyond comprehension, as though it could crush the heavens themselves.
The air around it rippled, as if even space itself strained under its presence. The pressure it released was heavy, oppressive, like a mountain pressing down from the heavens.
And with it came another ancient and celestial aura. Like a sovereign which ruled the universe.
"Ugh——!"
Xin Yu groaned as both auras clashed within his body — one wild and domineering, the other terrifyingly absolute.
His legs trembled.
Blood trickled from the corner of his lips.
And yet—
He didn't fall.
Suddenly he felt a mysterious sensation in his heart. Like something is calling him. Feeling a sudden inspiration, Xin Yu lifted his head to look at the sky. As soon as he did, the weather drastically changed.