Time flies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, Lin Yu had been in Douluo Continent for six full years. Over these six years, he had gradually adapted and integrated into this world full of fantastical colors. Now, he had reached the crucial age of six, and was about to face the moment that would determine the rest of his life—the Spirit Awakening.
On this day, a particularly solemn and respectful atmosphere permeated the Spirit Temple, as if foreshadowing something extraordinary about to happen. The interior of the Spirit Temple was lavishly decorated; precious gems and metals were inlaid in the walls, and soft carpets covered the floor, giving a sense of sacredness and dignity. In the center of the Spirit Temple stood a huge circular platform carved with intricate runes and patterns—this was the Spirit Awakening Platform. Twelve golden statues were placed around the Spirit Awakening Platform, representing the guardian divine beasts of the twelve zodiac signs. These statues were lifelike and exuded a powerful aura, conveying the mystery and majesty of spirits.
Lin Yu walked into the Spirit Temple along with the other children of the same age. They were all children from the orphanage run by the Spirit Temple, and today was their very first time participating in a Spirit Awakening ceremony. They were all dressed in neat clothes, their faces brimming with excitement and anticipation.
Lin Yu walked at the very back, a hint of curiosity and nervousness flashing in his eyes. After all, he did not know much about spirits, but he knew that the quality of one's spirit would affect their cultivation speed and strength. He hoped he could awaken an outstanding spirit so that he could improve his strength faster and achieve his goals.
When they entered the Spirit Temple, a middle-aged man in a white robe walked out from within. He looked to be in his early forties, with handsome features and an elegant demeanor. A powerful aura emanated from him, making people hesitant to approach him casually. He was the mentor responsible for this Spirit Awakening ceremony, named Lin Yi, who was a friend of Lin Yu's father.
He introduced the basic knowledge of spirits to the children and explained the process and precautions of the Spirit Awakening. Then, he led the children onto the Spirit Awakening Platform and began preparing for the Spirit Awakening ceremony.
The runes and patterns on the Spirit Awakening Platform flickered with strange light, forming a dazzling pillar of light that shot straight into the clouds. Lin Yi stood in front of the Spirit Awakening Platform, forming hand seals with both hands and chanting incantations. As his incantation finished, the runes and patterns on the Spirit Awakening Platform grew even brighter, releasing a powerful wave of energy. Lin Yi shouted in a deep voice: "Spirit Awakening!"
His voice, like rolling thunder, resounded through the entire Spirit Temple. The runes and patterns on the Spirit Awakening Platform began to spin, forming bizarre symbols.
Lin Yi skillfully wielded the spirit power necessary for the awakening ceremony. That robust spirit power surged like a tidal wave, injecting powerful energy into the entire ceremony.
A child cautiously stepped forward, his eyes filled with tension and unease, staring fixedly at Lin Yi. Seeing how nervous the child was, Lin Yi smiled slightly and said gently, "Don't be nervous, relax." Hearing this, the child took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. Then, he slowly closed his eyes and prepared to receive the awakening.
Amidst a flash of light, a hoe appeared in the child's hands. Lin Yi nodded slightly and said to the child, "A farm tool spirit, a hoe. Although not powerful, it also represents a kind of strength. Your talent is not bad; as long as you work diligently and practice hard, you can achieve something in the future." After hearing the awakener's words, a look of disappointment flashed across the child's face, but he still nodded firmly, accepting the reality.
Immediately following that, another child bravely stepped forward, and Lin Yi initiated the awakening ceremony once more. Soon, the phantom of a wolf appeared behind the child. A flash of pleasant surprise crossed Lin Yi's eyes as he said excitedly, "Splendid! This is a Beast Spirit, a wolf spirit, with rank seven innate spirit power. Your talent is very good, and the spirit possesses a certain degree of offensiveness. If you study well and cultivate diligently in the future, you will surely accomplish great things." Hearing Lin Yi's words, the child could not help but wear an expression of wild joy.
Just like that, one child after another stepped forward in turn to undergo the awakening. For those children who awakened ordinary farm tool spirits like sickles, Lin Yi would offer objective evaluations and encouragement; while those who were somewhat luckier and awakened slightly better spirits, such as leopard Beast Spirits, would also receive affirmation of their talent and potential from Lin Yi.
"Next, Su Yao," Lin Yi's steady voice rang out. A little girl dressed in a light blue dress stepped out gracefully. She was like a fresh and refined little flower, standing out conspicuously in the crowd. Su Yao had long, pitch-black, lustrous hair that cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, every strand seeming to shine with a luster. She also had a pair of lively, clear large eyes resembling two brilliant gems, making people unable to resist looking at her a few more times.
Su Yao stood obediently in the awakening array. As the deacon's spirit power was injected, a brilliant radiance instantly flashed across her body. That light, like a dreamy veil, gently enveloped her. Next, a crystal-clear magic wand gradually appeared in her hands, its tip glowing with a soft and warm light, like the brightest star in the night sky.
"An elemental spirit after all, an Ice Magic Wand, and her innate spirit power has reached rank eight as well. Her talent is exceptional," Lin Yi nodded slightly, an appreciative look on his face as he spoke out.
Su Yao smiled a little shyly, her smile as brilliant as blooming flowers in spring, and then she walked back into the ranks with light footsteps.
Finally, it was Lin Yu's turn. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, and then walked forward steadily, positioning himself firmly within the awakening array. Lin Yi began to channel his spirit power, and that robust spirit power poured into Lin Yu's body like a tidal wave.
Just at that moment, Lin Yu felt a strange power begin to surge within his body, as if that power had a consciousness of its own, shuttling through his meridians. Immediately after, he felt something striving to break free from his hands. That force grew increasingly intense, causing his palms to tremble slightly.
Suddenly, a dazzling, brilliant light soared into the sky like a comet. The light was so dazzling that everyone present instinctively squinted their eyes. Amidst that radiance, a long sword exuding a mysterious aura slowly appeared in Lin Yu's hand. The sword was crystal-clear throughout, and stars seemed to be revolving across the blade, their brilliant starlight making the entire sword appear exceptionally dreamy. Inlaid at the hilt was a brilliant gem that exuded a heart-palpitating, powerful aura, as if it contained endless might.
Everyone around was dumbfounded; they had never seen such a peculiar and powerful spirit. Lin Yi's eyes widened, filled with shock and disbelief, his voice trembling slightly with excitement: "This... this is the Sword of Time and Space! To think it's the extremely rare and powerful Sword of Time and Space!"
"Lin Yu, quickly check how much innate spirit power you have." With that, Lin Yi hurriedly handed a spirit power testing crystal ball to Lin Yu. Lin Yu gently touched the crystal ball, and it instantly burst forth with a dazzling radiance. Lin Yi said excitedly, "In—In—Innately Full Spirit Power!"
"Wow, Lin Yu, your spirit is so amazing and your talent is so high!" Su Yao couldn't help exclaiming, her lively large eyes filled with envy and admiration.
Lin Yu smiled, nodded at her, and said, "Thank you. Your spirit is amazing, too; the Ice Magic Wand is very special."
Su Yao said happily, "Hehe, your Sword of Time and Space must be even stronger. You're definitely going to become super powerful in the future."
Lin Yu rubbed the back of his head and said with some embarrassment, "Haha, I hope so. But I will definitely cultivate hard."
The news quickly spread throughout the entire Spirit Temple, and the higher-ups rushed over one after another to check. Looking at the spirit in Lin Yu's hand, their eyes were filled with pleasant surprise and admiration. Lin Yu's parents were even more moved to tears; they embraced each other tightly, feeling immensely proud that their child possessed such an exceptional spirit.
From this moment on, Lin Yu became the focal point of the Spirit Temple. He knew that he had stepped onto a unique path. He secretly resolved to make full use of this spirit's might and create his own glory on Douluo Continent. He began to cultivate even more diligently, constantly exploring the mysteries of his spirit, anticipating that he would be able to change this world with his own strength in the future. Meanwhile, the Spirit Temple was filled with even greater anticipation and hope for the future because of Lin Yu's appearance. At the same time, Lin Yu and Su Yao became good friends, vowing to cultivate hard together, face future challenges hand in hand, and leave behind their own legendary story on Douluo Continent. In the days to come, they would forge ahead together, chasing that endless possibility and glory.