The examination process continued for quite some time.
Under the supervision of Qiangu Zhangting and Ao Wuchang, every procedure was carried out with extreme precision.
Blood samples, energy scans, and full-body analysis—
Nothing was overlooked.
At the center stood Tang Wulin.
Despite the intense pain from earlier, he remained calm, though confusion still lingered in his eyes.
Soon, all results were compiled.
On the surface—
Everything was normal.
Too normal.
Qiangu Zhangting closed the report calmly.
"Replace the awakening formation."
"Use a brand-new awakening stone."
"We will conduct a second awakening."
The staff moved quickly.
A stronger, more stable formation was prepared.
Tang Wulin once again stepped into the center.
From the side, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue watched nervously.
Tang Dong'er tightly held her mother's hand.
Qiangu Zhangting stood silently.
His gaze deep.
This was the real beginning.
The formation activated.
Light gathered.
Spirit energy surged.
At first—
Everything seemed normal.
Then suddenly—
BOOM—!!
A terrifying fluctuation erupted.
Golden light burst from Tang Wulin's body.
Brilliant.
Violent.
Ancient.
The formation trembled violently.
Cracks spread instantly.
Even the new awakening stone began to shake uncontrollably.
"This energy—!"
"It's too strong!"
The Spirit Masters panicked.
At the center—
Tang Wulin clenched his fists.
A golden pattern appeared on his forehead.
His body trembled as if something inside was awakening.
For a brief instant—
A massive phantom appeared behind him.
A golden dragon.
Majestic. Overbearing. Absolute.
The pressure suffocated everyone present.
Qiangu Zhangting narrowed his eyes.
Golden Dragon King.
No doubt.
But just as suddenly—
Everything disappeared.
The light faded.
The pressure vanished.
Silence.
Tang Wulin slowly opened his eyes.
"It's… over?"
The Spirit Masters hurried to check.
Moments later, they reported:
"Tower Master… awakening successful."
Pause.
"It's… Blue Silver Grass."
The room froze.
Ordinary.
Too ordinary.
But Qiangu Zhangting only smiled faintly.
Because he knew—
Inside that ordinary Martial Soul… lies the most terrifying power in the world.
The game had officially begun. 🔥