NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 3: 03 From Backwater to Destiny
Will you give me this opportunity?" Art's voice rang with quiet intensity, his eyes alight with determination.
The examiner extended the soul-measuring crystal. As Art's palm touched its surface, a radiant burst of light flooded Saint Village's entire assembly hall!
"By the heavens! In all my years of awakening Wuhun Spirits, I've never witnessed such brilliance! Could this boy have awakened a Tenth-Level Harmonized Wuhun Spirit?!"The examiner's hands trembled as he shielded his eyes.
When the luminescence faded, the crystal's truth emerged - the numeral 6 pulsed within its depths, marking Art's innate spirit at "Level 6".
"Incredible! So this is the fabled inverse relationship... As spiritual quality transcends, the quantity of innate levels diminishes?"
This exceptional achievement stemmed from Art's mastery of White Aura Hunt meditation and his grueling physical regimen - granting him twice the spiritual density of peers at equivalent levels!
"Remarkable! Level 6 soul awakening with this purity... Young man, you could ascend to become a Level 60 Soul Emperor! The Spirit Hall would welcome such talent!" The examiner leaned forward eagerly.
Art bowed slightly. "Your honor is appreciated. But first, I wish to walk the wider world - and I must consult my guardian."
"A pity! But I respect your choice." The examiner produced parchment. "At least accept this full scholarship recommendation to Nouding Academy!"
"Your generosity humbles me. However, our village's single part-time admission should go to another. A standard recommendation suffices."
The examiner chuckled. "Such independence! May your path be blessed. Ah - I am Su Jin, by the way."
As disappointed children scattered to their families, Art approached Uncle Jack with measured steps.
"Honored elder, thank you for facilitating our Wuhun awakenings! Were any... successful?" Jack's voice quivered with hope.
"Indeed! One child manifested Level 6 spirit power!" The examiner flourished a sealed scroll. "Nouding Academy awaits!"
"Who... who is this fortunate child?" Jack's eyes darted about.
"He stands beside you this very moment."
Old Man Jack's joyous roar echoed through the village as he swept Art into a crushing embrace!
TO BE CONTINUED...
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