Both the boy and the girl stood in the center of the hexagonal magic circle designated by the cardinal.

The next second, the two cardinals who were guiding the awakening simultaneously raised their hands and released six streams of soul power, which were precisely injected into the six black crystals placed on the ground.

A small gasp of surprise rang out.

A hazy, pale golden light emanated from the black crystal, like a mist, giving it a moist and soft feel. It condensed into a pale golden light shield at a visible speed, enveloping the two children who had been called out.

As the golden light gathered more and more, it began to drift into the two children's bodies. Their meridians were smoothed and nourished by the unfamiliar soul power, and strange expressions began to appear on their little faces, as if something was about to burst out of their bodies, and their bodies trembled slightly.

After waiting a few seconds, a cardinal, feeling that the time was about right, spoke up: "Extend your right hand."

The boy instinctively stretched out his right hand, and golden light spontaneously surged into his palm, the color of the light beginning to change towards green.

In an instant, a small, jet-black snake, more than thirty centimeters long, floated out of his palm.

On the boy's smooth face, near his eyes, two or three black scales resembling fish scales had also appeared.

“Beast Martial Soul, Blackwater Serpent.” The Cardinal nodded, and the girl who had awakened her Martial Soul at the same time raised her right palm, which also condensed a Martial Soul—an ancient mirror with a mithril-edged frame.

"Weapon Spirit, Cloud Light Mirror".

The cardinal looked at the girl, whose face was full of anxiety, and said gently, "Don't be nervous. Although it is a weapon spirit with little offensive power, as long as her spirit power is measured, she can develop in the direction of support. With a little training, she can become an excellent support-type spirit master."

He himself was born into an ordinary family with no background and spent decades climbing to his current position as a cardinal, so naturally he would not look down on or discriminate against anyone.

Because the Spirit Hall has always only valued talent and let strength speak for itself, it doesn't care about background or power at all, given its current strength.

"Now concentrate and use your mind to recall your martial soul. When you want to summon your martial soul again, just concentrate and call it out."

The girl's unease and nervousness lessened somewhat because of the cardinal's kind attitude.

She nodded vigorously, closed her eyes, and spent more than ten seconds withdrawing her martial spirit. Then, following the instructions of another cardinal beside her, she placed her hands on the lifting platform, on the soul power crystal ball resting on the soft cushion.

Two small, tender hands touched the soul power crystal ball at the same time.

The moment the two translucent soul power crystal balls touched the cold outer wall, their empty inner force suddenly surged with a brilliant blue light, the light in the middle being even darker and condensing into a number.

“Innate Soul Power Level 4”.

These are the girl's test results.

“Innate Soul Power Level 5”.

These are the boy's test results.

A look of regret flashed in the eyes of both cardinals.

Compared to ordinary people, the two children are considered to have above-average talent, but they still did not meet the admission standards of the Spirit Hall Academy.

The college's admission standard is level 6, and they were all just a little short.

The boy, who already knew the admission standards of the Spirit Hall Academy from his elders, paled, but still maintained his last bit of composure and stubbornness. He put the soul power crystal ball back on the cushion, turned around, and clenched his small hands at his sides into fists, trying his best to suppress his sadness.

It's okay. Even though we've lost at the starting line, as long as we excel in the primary Soul Master Academy, we can still have a chance to enter the Spirit Hall's intermediate Soul Master Academy in the intermediate level.

Unbeknownst to them, the girl smiled contentedly after being found to possess soul power.

In this way, she can also attend the Soul Master Academy. Once she becomes a Soul Master, she can receive a free Soul Master subsidy from the Spirit Hall every month, reducing the burden on her family!

Following the two children, a similar cycle of sorrow and joy occurred to the children who later awakened.

Qian Yuelong stared intently at the various martial souls materialized in the hands of the children who had completed the martial soul awakening and soul power test. The most common martial souls she saw so far were weapon martial souls and beast martial souls, as well as plant-type martial souls. She muttered to herself with 886.

As if she had just been released from prison, everything seemed new and exciting to Qian Yuelong. She exclaimed, "Isn't this the same process as when I was assigned to a class after having my spiritual roots tested before entering school in my previous life? It's truly amazing! Not only do the types of martial souls encompass elemental attributes, but they've also eliminated the most troublesome steps for weapon refiners and beast tamers: refining weapons and contracting spirit beasts. They're completely self-sufficient!"

The attrition rate is just as high.

Of the ten children who awakened, only three received guaranteed admission to the academy.

886, looking distressed: [Yeah. That's why I said from the start not to go for something so high-class; charlatanism has no future! Our special effects buffs look utterly pathetic compared to real combat.]

Qian Yuelong hummed softly. Qian Daoliu, who was holding her, lowered his head upon hearing the sound, about to examine the child closely for any abnormalities. However, the name of the next child that the cardinal called out made him raise his head immediately.

Qian Yuelong also excitedly let out two "ah ah" sounds.

It's the older sister's turn!

Quickly show her the legendary Angelic Martial Soul!

"Next up, Qian Renxue."

The cardinal who was reading the name paused almost imperceptibly before saying it, and his colleagues couldn't help but look at the blonde girl who walked forward with a calm expression.

Even the three elders in the VIP seats, who were pretending to sleep with their eyes closed and one hand propped up on their arm, opened their eyes and stared at them, as there was nothing new to see.

The other sensitive children also noticed the gazes of the Soul Masters and looked at Qian Renxue, who was walking forward with another girl, with curious and inquisitive eyes.

The much-anticipated Qian Renxue took a deep breath and stepped into the center of the hexagonal magic circle, her delicate face expressionless.

A pale golden light enveloped Qian Renxue, and as always, the light points surged toward her.

Without the cardinal needing further instructions, Qian Renxue closed her eyes, concentrated, and consciously raised her right hand, preparing to receive her martial spirit.

However, in the next instant, something unexpected happened!

"Buzz—"

A burst of intense golden light erupted from Qian Renxue's body, instantly shattering the pale golden light barrier and creating a surging wave that spread outwards!

Standing in the middle of the magic circle, Qian Renxue suddenly opened her eyes. Her pale purple pupils were covered with a layer of golden light, like diamonds scattering their own light under the sun, spewing out a golden mist.

"Protect the children first!"

Standing next to another girl, the cardinal, a Soul Saint, swiftly pulled the girl, who was holding a small vine, behind him and activated his Soul Power Barrier.

The other Temple Knights had already set off the moment the light wave broke through the shield, rushing to the bewildered children, protecting them in the middle, and opening their soul power shields to resist the impact of the light wave.

"Whoosh—!"

A pair of pure white wings, like seagulls taking flight, unfurled behind Qian Renxue, lifting her petite body and slowly floating away from the control of gravity, hovering about a foot off the ground.

Amidst the rich golden light, a colossal phantom with six wings on its back and an obscured face appeared behind Qian Renxue.

A moon-white retro long dress, shimmering golden hair, and six pure white wings of light fluttering gently, causing translucent golden feathers to fall like snowflakes, scattering into golden particles that merge into the air the moment they land.

This is the legendary top-tier martial soul, hailed as the spokesperson of the gods—the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul!

—A side note—

Tomorrow's update will be at 12:00 PM. There will be a new story building event with red envelopes, so please remember to check out the chapter notes tomorrow! *kiss*

[P.S.: The event will mainly take place in the comment sections of QQ Reading and Qidian, because the lovely people on those two platforms are the most active, mua~]