Soul Emperor Awakening

Liu Menghua was utterly shocked by Lin Xuan’s actions. It wasn’t just her; even Liu Qing couldn’t help but shoot to his feet, staring dumbfounded at the golden light in Lin Xuan’s hand.

The others were surprised, but not to the same degree. They were merely curious. The originally colorless Spirit Wood Liquid had turned gold, which was a strange sight.

"Clan Leader Liu, what’s wrong?" Lin Feng immediately sensed something was amiss. ’There must be something unusual about Lin Xuan’s move,’ he thought. ’Otherwise, it wouldn’t have shocked Liu Qing to this extent. It might even have something to do with the Liu Family.’

Liu Qing slowly sat back down and laughed excitedly. "This young friend Lin is an absolute genius! All I can say is that he’s stolen the show once again. It’s a shame the maximum score is only ten points, otherwise he would have earned even more."

"Hmph." Fang Feng’s brow furrowed, but he didn’t voice a rebuttal. Since Liu Qing had made such a statement, he must have had his reasons.

"Miss Liu, what’s happening?" Shang Zhihao couldn’t help but ask upon seeing Lin Xuan’s situation.

"That’s the Gathering Spirit Technique! It’s an ultimate spiritual skill created by my ancestors. We all practice it, but none of us have ever managed to master it... and yet, he has." Liu Menghua stared blankly at the golden glow in Lin Xuan’s hands, a glimmer in her eyes. "Young Master Lin is going to win this round, too."

Her tone was identical to Liu Qing’s, both certain that Lin Xuan would win this round.

"What do you mean?" Shang Zhihao asked, his eyes lighting up.

"The Gathering Spirit Technique is designed specifically to increase amplification strength. You gather a massive amount of Spiritual Power within the Spirit Wood Liquid and then draw the pattern. It’s all done in one fluid motion!" Liu Menghua explained.

Normally, one would complete the pattern first and then amplify it. It’s like tracing over the lines several times, expanding the area to achieve the amplification effect.

But with the help of the Gathering Spirit Technique, it can be done all at once, and the results are even more astonishing.

As the crowd watched in curiosity, Lin Xuan finally made his move. He took out a sheet of Spirit Wood Paper and began to draw, his finger tracing a perfect golden arc through the air.

TAP!

His finger jabbed down, nearly piercing the entire sheet of Spirit Wood Paper. Though it looked like paper, it was actually extremely hard, almost as tough as a common Profound Iron Plate. It was impossible to poke through it with normal force.

As his finger connected, the golden light around it was tinged with a faint red glow. The Phoenix Essence Blood in his body began to roil. Even before he had started to draw the pattern, the ambient temperature had already risen by several degrees.

He then began to draw, his speed gradually increasing. The further he progressed, the faster his finger moved. A deep red mark was seared into the Spirit Wood Paper wherever he touched, the faintly trembling light reminiscent of a dancing, scorching flame.

This scene made the hearts of the onlookers pound in their chests. They had never seen anyone draw a Divine Pattern like this. It didn’t look like drawing at all; it looked like a battle!

Luo Xiao stared with wide eyes, his hands trembling slightly as if he was witnessing the impossible. And it wasn’t just Luo Xiao. Beside him, Sun Zhe’s face was ashen, his lips had gone white, and his eyes were filled with despair.

"He’s just putting on a show. I bet he’ll poke a hole right through that Spirit Wood Paper in a minute!" Fang Qingyu sneered. To him, Lin Xuan looked like a circus performer, not someone drawing a Divine Pattern.

"Piss off!" Sun Zhe’s hand shot out, slapping Fang Qingyu hard across the face. "Shut your damn mouth, you ignorant fool!" he roared.

Fang Feng witnessed this scene. He was displeased with Sun Zhe, but he was even more disappointed in his own son’s failure to live up to his potential.

Fang Qingyu clutched his cheek, staring at Sun Zhe in disbelief. He couldn’t believe he had just been slapped by Sun Zhe. ’What in the world could have made him this furious?’

FWOOSH!

A ball of flame suddenly erupted from the Spirit Wood Paper, engulfing the entire sheet and leaving the crowd dumbfounded. ’Did he fail? After all that spectacle, did he just fail like that?’

Just as some of the less knowledgeable onlookers were about to scoff, the ball of fire vanished. Lin Xuan blew gently, and the black ashes scattered, revealing a deep red brand. It was the brand of a Fire Attribute Pattern, with no excess Spirit Wood Paper left around it.

A normal Divine Pattern would be inscribed on the entire sheet of Spirit Wood Paper. But now, only the brand of the Fire Attribute Pattern itself remained, with absolutely no paper around it. The empty spaces within the pattern had been perfectly cut out.

Faint flames seemed to rise from the brand, as if trying to burst forth. The sight was simply breathtaking.

"Done!"

Lin Xuan wiped the sweat from his brow. The process had consumed a great deal of his Spiritual Power. Just as he was about to apply the pattern to a weapon, Luo Xiao snapped out of his stupor and quickly stopped him. "Don’t apply it!"

Lin Xuan paused, asking in confusion, "What’s wrong?"

"A Third Grade Pattern, a Fire Attribute mark with a three-fold amplification! Applying it to this weapon would be a waste. You get a perfect score for this round!" Luo Xiao snatched the pattern away and began admiring it. "It’s drawn so perfectly. This technique is something no novice could ever pull off... It’s a shame the score can’t go any higher, or I’d give you even more points."

A Third Grade Pattern with a three-fold amplification!

The crowd gasped. Lin Xuan could actually create such a terrifying pattern? ’Did he hold back for so long just to unleash a pattern of such a frightening grade?’

Thinking back, the actual process hadn’t taken much time at all. If not for that long pause at the beginning, he would have finished much sooner.

"My... my god..." Fang Qingyu was stunned. "A Third Grade Pattern... with a three-fold amplification!" He finally understood what had just happened.

Only a pattern that reached a three-fold amplification would contain enough energy to burn away the excess Spirit Wood Paper. Since such a feat was incredibly rare, it was normal that most people had never seen it before. Now, Lin Xuan had just performed it, stunning the entire crowd!

If Luo Xiao had created a three-fold amplification, no one would have been shocked; it would have been expected. The issue was that Lin Xuan had reached this level at such a young age. He was simply a Heaven-Defying existence!

Sun Zhe’s expression was grim. Although their scores were the same, the fact remained that Lin Xuan’s pattern was of a higher quality. This proved that Lin Xuan wasn’t just amazing with Low Grade patterns; his skill with High Grade patterns was equally astonishing.

As a disciple of the Divine Rune Sect, he had been completely overshadowed. He could hardly hold his head up. The pride of the Divine Rune Sect had been ruthlessly crushed.

"If only young friend Lin were a member of my Liu Family," Liu Qing mused, shaking his head with a wry smile. "His talent is just too immense. I suspect he knew our Gathering Spirit Technique all along, and he’s so proficient in its use." The power Lin Xuan displayed made even him feel inadequate.

"Tough luck. He’s not your family, he’s a member of the Lin Family!" Lin Feng couldn’t help but curse.

"What?" Liu Qing said, his eyes widening.

"Er, I mean, his surname is also Lin. I tried to recruit him before. If he were to get together with my daughter, then wouldn’t he be part of the Lin Family?" Lin Feng was so excited he was rambling, nearly letting the secret slip.

Fang Feng’s expression was grim. He paid no mind to their conversation, his gaze turning sinister. ’This boy is too dangerous. He cannot be allowed to live...’

He recalled their previous conflicts. Lin Xuan wasn’t one of them, and could easily jeopardize their standing. If he grew stronger, he could become a Core Disciple. Given the current situation, he would surely join the Third Prince’s faction, and that would not be a good thing at all.

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