Chapter 2: The Fire Awakens
That morning, Flame Valley City brimmed with excitement and hope. Each year, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect sent an elder to preside over the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony for all six-year-old children.
In the spacious courtyard of the Yan family, six children stood neatly in a line, their faces filled with a mix of nervousness and anticipation.At the front stood Elder Feng, draped in deep blue robes embroidered with a shining pagoda emblem.
"Children, today you will discover your destiny. The Martial Soul that awakens within you will shape the first step of your journey as Soul Masters."
His voice was calm yet commanding. The children bowed respectfully.
Among them were:
Yan Tian — short black hair, sharp eyes, son of the city chief.
Li Cheng — chubby and anxious, son of a herbal merchant.
Ying'er — young servant girl of the Yan family, gentle-eyed but full of resolve.
Fang Hu — small but muscular, son of a city guard; spirited and loud.
Lan Xiu — refined and quiet, child of a jeweler; graceful in bearing.
Mo Lin — orphaned boy from the city orphanage, silent and mysterious.
Elder Feng struck his crystal staff three times upon the ground.
"Begin. Still your hearts and let the spirit within your blood awaken!"
A magic array flared beneath their feet, forming six glowing circles. One by one, the power of heaven and earth began to stir.
💧 Li ChengHis body trembled, and a small Water Jug Spirit materialized behind him, glowing with a soft blue aura.
"A support-type spirit. Not bad. Spirit Power: Level 5," Elder Feng noted with a nod.
🌿 Ying'erA soothing green light surrounded her. Tiny vines sprouted from the ground at her feet.
"Martial Soul: Green Thread Vine. Wood element — suited for healing.""Spirit Power: Level 6," Elder Feng said, clearly pleased.
🐯 Fang HuA burst of golden light erupted, and a Young Flame Tiger Cub roared faintly behind him.
"Beast Spirit: Wild Flame Tiger Cub! Excellent for assault-type Soul Masters.""Spirit Power: Level 5 — above average."
Fang Hu grinned wide. "I'll be the strongest guardian in the city!"
💎 Lan XiuA gentle white radiance formed a transparent crystal mirror in her hands.
"Martial Soul: Crystal Hand Mirror. Light element — a rare support type.""Spirit Power: Level 5."
She smiled softly. "Beautiful... just like my mother's jewelry."
🌫️ Mo LinWhen his turn came, the air turned cold. Dark mist coiled around him, forming a shadowy black wolf with faintly glowing red eyes.Elder Feng's expression hardened.
"Beast Spirit: Shadow Wolf. A rare dark-element type.""Spirit Power: Level 9 — remarkable potential."
The crowd gasped, whispering in awe and unease.
🔥 Yan TianFinally, all eyes turned to the last child — the city chief's son, the pride of the Yan family.
Yan Tian closed his eyes, focusing inward. Deep within his chest, he felt warmth — like an ember waiting to ignite.(Let's see... how far I can go in this world.)
Elder Feng raised his staff once more.
A crimson-golden light erupted beneath Yan Tian's feet. Pure flames spiraled around his body, and a small Fire Bird burst forth, its wings tipped with radiant gold.
Gasps of admiration echoed through the courtyard.
"Martial Soul: Fire Bird! A pure descendant of the Fire Element!" Elder Feng exclaimed, eyes gleaming.
The crystal measuring stone in his assistant's hand glowed with steady red brilliance.
"Spirit Power... Level 7!"
Cheers erupted instantly.Yan Wei, the city chief, smiled proudly — his son's talent had surpassed his own.
"The Yan family," Elder Feng declared, "will one day produce a true Soul Master."
Yan Tian slowly opened his eyes; flames flickered within his dark irises. The Fire Bird behind him flapped its wings once and merged back into his body.
Elder Feng faced the six children.
"From this day forth, you have found your true selves. But remember — awakening is only the beginning. The world beyond is vast and unforgiving. The weak will be forgotten."
Yan Tian glanced at Mo Lin, the boy with the Shadow Wolf Spirit.Their eyes met briefly — a silent spark of rivalry igniting between them.
Thus, under Elder Feng's guidance, six children of Flame Valley City awakened their Martial Souls.Among them, Yan Tian's Fire Bird with Spirit Power Level 7 marked him as a prodigy — yet the emergence of Mo Lin's powerful Shadow Wolf signaled the beginning of an unseen rivalry that would shape both their destinies.