The entire Spirit Hall was in an uproar.
Word of the unprecedented awakening had spread like wildfire through the sacred grounds and beyond. Twin martial spirits. Not just any spirits, but a Divine Seraphim and a Celestial Ice Phoenix, both summoned in perfect harmony without conflict or overload.
It defied every principle of soul theory in the Douluo Continent.
And yet, there he stood—calm, graceful, and radiating the divine pressure of both cold judgment and heavenly brilliance. Qian Tian, age six, had done what no one in the history of the world had ever achieved.
Spirit Hall – Inner Sanctuary
Qian Tian sat quietly in a lotus position at the heart of the sanctuary, his silver-white hair falling neatly across his shoulders. The air around him sparkled with faint snowflakes, and rays of soft golden light pulsed from his body in rhythmic waves. The atmosphere was tranquil—yet overwhelmingly oppressive to anyone nearby.
He opened his eyes.
"System. Display current abilities."
[Status Window - Qian Tian]
Age: 6
Spirit Rank: 20 (Post-Awakening)
Martial Spirits:– Celestial Ice Phoenix
➤ 1st Ring (100,000 yrs): Frozen World – Instantly drops the surrounding area to absolute zero, freezing matter and energy alike.
– Seraphim
➤ 1st Ring (100,000 yrs): Judgment Purge – Calls down divine flames that target all hostile entities with holy cleansing fire.
Passive Abilities:– Divine Physique: Immunity to elemental and spiritual interference.– Absolute Soul Control: Perfect manipulation of soul force, no energy loss.– Twin Core Fusion: Allows both spirits to fuse their power for hybrid divine attacks.
System Functionality:– All attributes, talents, and skills permanently maxed.– All techniques or items automatically upgraded to the pinnacle level.– Infinite spirit ring compatibility.– Divine Loyalty of all upgraded beings.– 1,000,000x rebate on all transactions and creations.– Immortality (Soul, Body, and Conceptual).– Creation Command available at will.
A slight grin played on Qian Tian's lips.
Just the beginning.
"System," he said, standing and rolling his shoulders. "Upgrade my training environment."
Confirmed. Upgrading Inner Sanctuary...→ Sanctuary of Celestial Harmonization Created. → Time Acceleration Applied: 1:100 → Energy Density: Increased 10,000x → Elemental Sync: Perfect Ice-Light Environment→ Auto-Healing Field Established
The chamber trembled. Glowing runes emerged from the walls and ceiling as sacred ice crystals and divine fire merged into a seamless, co-existing dual-element field. This was no longer a training hall—it was a god-forging realm.
Qian Tian stepped into the field and extended his hand.
Creation Command Activated
"Create custom dual-style cultivation technique: Heavenly Frost Scripture."
Confirmed. Technique Created.
➤ Heavenly Frost Scripture
Stage 1: Divine Core Refinement
Effect: Condenses Ice and Light energy into an inner Divine Core. Amplifies soul energy by 1000x baseline every hour of cultivation.
Passive Buff: Immune to all backlash, qi deviation, and inner demon disruptions.
Growth: Technique evolves with user.
He sat again, eyes glowing as the technique engraved itself into his spirit. As he breathed, frost and golden light danced in and out of his body.
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Meanwhile – The Elder Council Chambers
"His martial spirits are impossible. He shouldn't exist."
"We need to secure his loyalty to Spirit Hall now, before other factions learn of his existence."
"But he's only a child…"
"No," Qian Daoliu interrupted, rising from his throne. "He's not a child. He's a force of nature wearing a human face."
The elders fell silent.
"Qian Tian is the future of Spirit Hall," Daoliu continued. "More than that—he might be the path to godhood we've long sought."
One of the elders hesitated. "But what about Renxue? She is the Child of Prophecy. The one destined to inherit your legacy."
Qian Daoliu's expression remained unreadable.
"She still is. And that's exactly why she must be trained alongside her brother."
Later – Spirit Hall Courtyard
Qian Renxue was only five, but already displayed a proud and refined demeanor. Her golden eyes carried traces of her lineage, her posture that of a noble, even at this age.
She waited in the courtyard, dressed in white and gold, frowning slightly as she heard footsteps approach.
"Tian-ge…" she muttered.
Qian Tian walked toward her. His aura was so dense she could feel it pressing against her skin—heavy yet warm, cold yet protective.
"I heard you awakened today," she said softly.
He nodded.
"I did."
"…You stole all the attention," she said, a faint pout on her lips. "Even grandfather came down."
Qian Tian knelt and gently placed a hand on her head.
"I didn't steal anything," he said. "You're the light. I'm the sword."
Her golden eyes widened. "Then… you'll protect me?"
He smiled faintly, not arrogant or proud—just… absolute.
"Always."