[Time passed until the year Yu Xiaogang turned six. The long-awaited day of his Martial Soul Awakening finally arrived.]
[On this day, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect invited numerous guests to witness the ceremony. These included affiliated sects under the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, representatives from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Clear Sky Sect—two of the Upper Three Sects—as well as guests from the Lower Four Sects.]
[Even Spirit Hall sent a Titled Douluo to observe, clearly showing just how much importance everyone attached to this Awakening Ceremony.]
[The reason was simple: Yu Xiaogang, the son of Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen, the only Titled Douluo of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, was among those undergoing Martial Soul Awakening today.]
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Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect
"Hmph. Even now, thinking back on that scene still feels humiliating."
The Grand Elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect snorted coldly.
"Indeed. We thought it would be the debut of the next Sect Master—who would have expected that outcome."
The Second Elder shook his head.
"It seems that ever since that incident, our sect has never held such a grand Awakening Ceremony again."
"How could we?" another elder said bitterly.
"Our faces were completely lost. Not only were the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Clear Sky Sect present—even Spirit Hall and the Lower Four Sects saw us make fools of ourselves. I dare say people are still mocking us over that incident even today!"
"Now that the heavenly curtain is replaying those events again… we're bound to be ridiculed once more."
"…."
Angry voices and heavy sighs echoed throughout the hall. Sitting at the center, Yu Yuanzhen—the Sect Master himself—wore an ashen expression, unable to offer even a word of rebuttal.
The events of that year had indeed dealt a devastating blow to the reputation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. Worse still, there was no way to recover the face they had lost.
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Yu Yuanzhen lifted his gaze toward the heavenly curtain.
"Dragon God Douluo… just how did he achieve it?"
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[All the guests gathered together. Under countless gazes, Yu Xiaogang held his head high, his face filled with pride. He cast a disdainful glance at the children behind him who were also here for Awakening, then stepped forward alone.]
[Seeing his spirited son, Yu Yuanzhen beamed with delight.]
["Brother Yu, I've heard that your son Yu Xiaogang has already begun researching martial souls at such a young age and even has his own insights. Is that true?"]
[The former Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect smiled as he spoke, his words clearly meant as praise.]
["Hahaha, just some shallow understanding—nothing worth mentioning," Yu Yuanzhen replied with a laugh.]
["For us Spirit Masters, what truly matters is our own strength."]
["As for talent, there's no need to worry. How poor could the son of a Titled Douluo possibly be?"]
["Look at the two geniuses of the Clear Sky Sect present today. They're also sons of a Titled Douluo, and their talent is clearly aimed at surpassing their father one day."]
["In my opinion, the task of adding a second Titled Douluo to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect may well fall upon Sect Master Yu's son."]
[The former Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect spoke confidently, even nodding slightly toward the Clear Sky Sect.]
[Yu Yuanzhen and the members of the Clear Sky Sect all smiled with satisfaction, while the Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall nearby wore a noticeably displeased expression.]
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
"My father's praise back then wasn't unreasonable," Ning Fengzhi said quietly, watching the scene on the heavenly curtain.
"Both Tang Hao and Tang Xiao became Titled Douluos, and Tang Hao even inherited the title of Clear Sky Douluo."
"It's just a pity… even my father never imagined that the son of a dignified Titled Douluo would awaken that kind of martial soul."
He shook his head with a sigh.
"One can only say that the heavens never intended for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect to rise again."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong let out a cold chuckle.
Beside him, Sword Douluo Chen Xin remained silent. A mere Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang was far from enough to interest him.
What truly caught his attention was the Yu Xiaogang from the parallel world—the one bearing the title Dragon God.
A title invoking a god itself.
Without overwhelming strength, such a title could never be firmly held.
Since the heavenly curtain acknowledged it and chose to broadcast it, Dragon God Douluo Yu Xiaogang was undoubtedly a supreme existence.
"Don't disappoint me," Chen Xin murmured softly.
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[With all participants present, the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony officially began.]
[As the Sect Master's son, Yu Xiaogang naturally appeared last.]
[One by one, the disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect stepped forward to undergo Awakening.]
["Yu Xiaochuan — Martial Soul: Thunder Lizard. Innate Spirit Power: Level 3."]
["Yu Xiaofeng — Martial Soul: Lightning Python. Innate Spirit Power: Level 2."]
["Yu Xiaoyan — Martial Soul: Thunderfire Gorilla. Innate Spirit Power: Level 4."]
["Good. Yu Xiaoxue — Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Innate Spirit Power: Level 7."]
[One youth after another completed their Awakening. Some were ecstatic, some despondent, and some even burst into tears. Unfortunately, none of the observers spared a single glance for those who were heartbroken.]
[The world was just that cruel. Martial Soul Awakening was a watershed—instantly separating childhood companions into completely different worlds.]
[As the number of unawakened youths dwindled, those still waiting grew increasingly nervous.]
[At this moment, Yu Xiaogang—standing proudly among the crowd with confidence written all over his face—naturally stood out.]
["A true hero of youth—what magnificent bearing!"]
[The former Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect praised him again.]
["Hahaha, he's still too flamboyant. That's not necessarily a good thing," Yu Yuanzhen laughed loudly.]
[Though he said so, he clearly didn't mind at all. For a true genius, how could one not be flamboyant?]
[Soon, everyone except Yu Xiaogang had completed their Awakening. Instantly, all eyes at the ceremony site converged upon him.]
[Under the collective gaze, Yu Xiaogang glanced proudly at those who had already awakened, then strode confidently into the center of the Awakening array.]
[The ceremony began. In an instant, intense golden light enveloped Yu Xiaogang.]
[Just from the brilliance of the light alone, everyone could tell—his Martial Soul was bound to be extraordinary.]
["Good!"]
[Yu Yuanzhen, whose expectations for his son had always been sky-high, shouted excitedly and rose straight from his seat. If the results hadn't yet appeared, he might already have started applauding.]
[At this very moment, Yu Yuanzhen's mind was already filled with visions of a future where two Douluos stood within the same family of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.]
[Roar—!]
[A deafening dragon roar echoed through the venue. Everyone held their breath, awaiting the moment the Martial Soul would fully manifest.]
[Bathed in golden light, Yu Xiaogang clearly sensed the power of his Martial Soul. He raised both hands, brimming with confidence.]
["Manifest, my Martial Soul!"]
[But in the next instant—to everyone's utter shock—the golden light surrounding him shattered with a loud bang.]
[A small figure appeared before Yu Xiaogang.]
[Dead silence.]
[Every pair of eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at the tiny creature—one that looked suspiciously like a piglet.]
["Luo… Luo…"]
[The small beast at Yu Xiaogang's feet seemed frightened by the countless gazes upon it and instinctively hid behind the equally stunned Yu Xiaogang.]