Su Yuntao waved his hand casually, and a gentle soul power surged into Ye Chen's body, guiding the martial spirit hidden within.
Suddenly, Ye Chen's yet-to-be-revealed martial spirit turned violent, rampaging inside his body like boiling water, as if several dragons were roaring in fury.
Finally, a vague humanoid martial spirit surfaced from Ye Chen's palm. Though its appearance was blurry, the dark aura it emitted made Su Yuntao frown.
Even Tang San was visibly shocked, staring intently at Ye Chen's martial spirit, unable to speak.
As for the other children, they ran out of the hall in discomfort, as though they had seen something terrifying.
The hexagonal awakening array was still active, and the humanoid martial spirit gradually revealed itself.
It was a completely black angel with six pairs of black wings growing from its back—its mere appearance invoked fear.
"Twelve-Winged Fallen Angel... the most evil existence in the world," Su Yuntao exclaimed in disbelief, his face turning serious.
Fallen Angels—demons from hell—were direct opposites of the Martial Spirit Hall's Holy Angels. The two were natural enemies.
Realizing this, Su Yuntao understood the gravity of the situation. He knew he had to report it to the Pope immediately.
"Seems like a strong martial spirit. Congratulations, Ye Chen," Tang San smiled as he approached, whispering, "That Soul Master seems wary of you. Be careful."
Ye Chen nodded, withdrawing his martial spirit. Indeed, this otherworld was dangerous. He'd only just arrived and already someone was targeting him.
Next came the soul power test. Ye Chen reached out to touch the crystal ball.
One second… two seconds… three seconds… no reaction.
"Sigh, Tang San… I have no soul power," Ye Chen said with disappointment.
Before Tang San could reply, Su Yuntao spoke sternly, "Try again. I have three more crystal balls. Maybe that one was broken."
Without waiting for a reply, Su Yuntao placed three refined crystal balls in front of him.
"Thank you, Master. I'll try my best."
Ye Chen smiled and placed his hands on the first two—still no response.
Finally, he touched the third, and a faint glow appeared inside. Though barely visible, it confirmed the presence of soul power.
"Soul Power: Level 1…" Su Yuntao muttered, relaxing a bit.
With such low innate soul power, Ye Chen was considered extremely talentless. Even with a powerful martial spirit, he posed no real threat.
Still, given the nature of that spirit, it was worth reporting.
"Awakening complete. I'm off to the next village," Su Yuntao packed his things and left.
Night fell. Moonlight bathed the peaceful village.
On a wooden hut's rooftop, two silhouettes lay back, gazing at the moon.
Tang San: "Grandpa said there's only one spot at Nuoding Academy. You should take it."
Ye Chen: "What for? That puny academy isn't worthy of me."
Tang San: "I'm serious. Your martial spirit is too unique. Su Yuntao said it's evil—he might target you. You need power to protect yourself."
Ye Chen: "Maybe, but I won't go. Nuoding City is too crowded. If my martial spirit is exposed, it'll cause trouble. I'd rather—"
Tang San: "You have a plan?"
Ye Chen: "Of course. You think I'd give you the spot without reason?"
Tang San: "Alright then. Let's work hard. Six years later, we'll duel in Nuoding City."
Ye Chen laughed: "Sure, but let's meet in Soto City. Just don't get knocked out by me in one move."
Tang San grinned: "Impossible. You're just Level 1. I'm already at full innate soul power!"
Though he spoke lightly, Tang San only hoped Ye Chen would survive these six years.
That night, Ye Chen left the village alone. He needed to find a powerful clan or sect for protection—after all, unlike Tang San, he didn't have a Title Douluo for a father.
By morning, Ye Chen quietly left the village without saying goodbye.
"System, any way to speed up cultivation?"
He gave up on his slacker dreams—he had to get stronger now.
[System detecting host's desire to grow stronger. Activating sub-system: Sign-In Goddess System!]
"What's that? Explain!"
[Sign-In Goddess System: Sign in with goddesses to win their hearts.]
[Effect: Each signed-in goddess increases auto-cultivation speed by 100%, cumulative up to 10 goddesses per world.]
[Note: Boost resets upon entering a new world.]
Ye Chen was thrilled. Signing in with girls to get stronger? Now that's a mature system—he liked it!
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Rewritten with Enhanced Dialogue and Realism
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Chapter 2: Sign-In Goddess
Su Yuntao extended a hand, channeling gentle soul power into Ye Chen's body. The energy moved like a warm stream, probing for the martial spirit deep within him.
Then it happened.
Without warning, chaos erupted inside Ye Chen. The energy went wild, surging like a tempest, sending shockwaves through his meridians.
"What the hell…" Ye Chen clenched his fists, gritting his teeth from the pain.
Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerged from his palm. Though its form was indistinct, the dark, oppressive aura it radiated made Su Yuntao's face darken.
Even Tang San took a step back, stunned.
The other kids? Screaming and crying, they bolted out of the hall like they'd seen a ghost.
The formation below still hummed with energy as the martial spirit began revealing its full form.
A black angel. Twelve wings. Darkness rippling around it like a living thing.
"Twelve-Winged Fallen Angel…" Su Yuntao gasped, visibly shaken. "The most cursed martial spirit in the land."
He knew the implications. This wasn't just a strong spirit—it was one diametrically opposed to the Holy Angel of the Pope's lineage.
He had to report this. Immediately.
Feigning calm, Tang San patted Ye Chen on the shoulder. "Congrats. That's a strong martial spirit. But watch out—Su Yuntao doesn't trust you."
Ye Chen nodded, quietly withdrawing his spirit. "Noted. First day in a new world, and someone already wants me dead. Great start."
"Time for your soul power test," Su Yuntao said, gesturing to the crystal ball.
Ye Chen placed his hand on it. Nothing. Not a flicker.
"No way… I don't have soul power?" he muttered, lips twitching.
"Try again," Su Yuntao insisted. "Here—three more. Could be a faulty one."
Ye Chen tried the first. Dead.
The second. Still nothing.
Then the third… a tiny light, like a candle in the wind, glowed briefly.
"Soul Power… Level 1," Su Yuntao said flatly. The threat level dropped in his eyes.
With soul power that low, Ye Chen wouldn't get far even if he had a mythical martial spirit.
Still, protocol demanded he report it.
"Well, that's done. I'm off to the next village," Su Yuntao said, packing up.
Later that night, under moonlight, Ye Chen and Tang San lay on a rooftop, staring at the stars.
"There's only one slot at Nuoding Academy," Tang San said. "You take it."
Ye Chen snorted. "Please. That tiny academy isn't worth my time."
"Be serious. Your spirit is dangerous—people might come after you. You need strength."
"Exactly why I'm not going. Too many eyes in that city. If my spirit's exposed, I'm screwed. I've got another plan."
Tang San turned to look at him. "So you do have something in mind?"
"Of course. You think I'd pass on an opportunity without backup?"
Tang San sat up, hand extended. "Then let's make a pact. Six years from now—Soto City. We duel."
Ye Chen grinned and bumped his fist. "Deal. Just don't cry when I knock you down in one move."
"You wish. I'm already at Level 10 with full innate power. You're what—Level 1?"
Ye Chen laughed but said nothing. He knew Tang San's concern ran deeper than rivalry.
That night, while the village slept, Ye Chen left alone. He needed shelter—backing. A sect, a clan—anything strong enough to protect him from the Martial Spirit Hall.
By dawn, he was gone.
"System," he said quietly, walking a forest path, "any way to speed this up? I don't have time to waste."
[System detected host's desire to grow stronger. Activating Sub-System: Sign-In Goddess System.]
"…Come again?"
[Sign-In Goddess System: Complete sign-in tasks to win the hearts of goddesses.]
[Effect: Each goddess boosts your auto-cultivation speed by 100%. Stackable up to 10 per world.]
[Note: Boost resets when entering a new world.]
Ye Chen froze. Then smirked.
"Sign-in with girls to get stronger? Damn… you're a dangerous system. I like you already."
(To be continued…)