NOVEL WEB Chapter 3: Awakening of the Dragon God
Xie Yulong had just turned six.
The once-waddling toddler was now a sharp little boy—tall for his age, with snow-white hair brushing his neck and clear crimson eyes that shimmered in the sunlight. His days passed like a dream: loving parents, homegrown food, village laughter, and the endless chaos of his eccentric father.
Every morning, his mother made him memorize soul beast classifications. Every night, his father had him practice soul force breathing beneath the stars. Their courtyard often echoed with laughter and mild bickering.
Life was… peaceful.
But peace rarely lasts in a world ruled by Spirit Masters.
That morning, a familiar knock came at the gate. A short, stocky old man stood there—beard streaked with gray, leaning on a carved wooden staff.
> "Little Yulong! Time to awaken your Martial Soul!"
It was Grandpa Wu—village chief, respected elder, beloved by all—Wu Minghai.
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At the Courtyard Gate
Lan Xueyao gently adjusted Yulong's robe.
> "Don't feel pressured when you awaken," she said with a calm smile.
> "Try not to scare the instructor," Tianyan added, crouching with a grin. "If you inherit my Fire Dragon, just don't burn the testing stones."
> "Or freeze them," Xueyao added dryly.
> "Right. She started it," Tianyan said, pointing at her.
> "You started it forty years ago—"
> "Okay, okay, don't traumatize me before the ceremony," Yulong muttered, cheeks flushing.
They hugged him tightly. Behind the jokes, worry flickered in their eyes.
Both were Title Douluo. He could inherit either his father's Fire Dragon or his mother's Ice Dragon—top-tier Martial Souls on par with the Clear Sky Hammer. Everything should be fine.
Unless… his soul mutated in the wrong way.
> It should be safe… right?
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Awakening Hall
The hall wasn't grand—an old circular building draped in spirit vines—but inside, it pulsed with energy.
Twelve children had gathered, including Yulong. Most looked nervous, shifting in place.
At the center stood a tall, lean man in his twenties, with a sharp jawline, light green eyes, and warm charisma.
> "Welcome, kids. I'm Su Yuntao, Spirit Hall's assigned Spirit Grandmaster for this region. Today, I'll awaken your Martial Souls."
Xie Yulong's eyes widened.
> "Wait… Su Yuntao? The guy who awakened Tang San? The default NPC in every fanfic awakening scene? I'm meeting a legend!"
He was both amazed and amused.
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The Ceremony Begins
Six black stones were arranged in a circle.
Su Yuntao's soul power surged.
> "Lone Wolf!"
His muscles swelled, claws extended, and green light flared in his eyes—his Martial Soul activated.
> "Everyone, step in one by one. When I signal, stand still and exhale slowly."
One by one, the children stepped forward.
One by one… disappointment.
> "Wood hoe."
"Shovel."
"Basket."
"Frying pan?"
Each child awakened a tool of survival, and none had soul power. Su Yuntao sighed.
> "Next."
Soon, it was Xie Yulong's turn.
He stepped forward calmly, but his mind was racing.
> "System, don't fail me now."
Then—
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Ding! Life Choices System activated.
Two choices appeared:
> Step into the circle and awaken.
Reward: God-level Martial Soul – [Dragon God]
> Leave the circle now.
Reward: Title: Idiot
> "Title: Idiot? Are you threatening me?!"
"Six years of buildup for this kind of drama?!"
> "Xie Yulong?" Su Yuntao asked, puzzled by the long pause.
> "Whatever. Option One, of course! Idiot, my foot!"
He stepped into the circle, and the moment he did—
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System Notification:
> Congratulations! You've awakened the God-Level Martial Soul: [Dragon God]!
> Bonus Rewards Unlocked:
• Dragon God Soul (Spirit Ring Evolution Mechanism)
– Gain a spirit ring at every major breakthrough
– Ring age = max pressure your body can endure
– Spirit rings grant EXP and rapid cultivation
– All rings upgrade with every major rank
> • Douluo Plane Shielded from Divine Realm
– No gods can observe or interfere
– Only Dragon God-tier entities can breach
> • Artifact Obtained: Dragon God Sword
– Info unlocked at Soul Venerable
– Summonable at Soul King
> • Bloodline Awakened: Dragon God Bloodline
– Passive boosts to body, spirit power, and instincts
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> "HAHAHA—YES!"
"No Sea God! No Asura God! NOT EVEN THE 'Tang San Plot Armor Surveillance Cam'!"
His small body trembled—not from fear, but from sheer joy.
> "This… this is perfect."
Su Yuntao, watching the boy laugh like a madman, wondered if pressure had broken him.
> "Please stand still," he repeated gently.
Yulong coughed, embarrassed, and stood upright.
The moment he focused, a crushing force dropped from the heavens.
Pressure like a mountain. Weight like the sea.
Then—agony.
His limbs convulsed. Vision blurred. Soul burned. The world twisted and shrieked.
Xie Yulong gritted his teeth, body trembling, but will unwavering.
And then…
Behind him, a divine phantom emerged.
A colossal dragon, clad in nine colors of brilliance, roared silently—and the world listened.
Its roar echoed across the continent. Every spirit beast froze. Their hearts pounded with ancestral dread.
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Outside, Hidden in the Trees
Lan Xueyao and Xie Tianyan felt the ground tremble.
The pressure crashed into them like a tidal wave.
Their eyes locked.
> "It seems his Martial Soul mutated," Tianyan murmured.
> "Seems so," Xueyao replied, eyes glinting.
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Back in the Hall
Su Yuntao fell to one knee, overwhelmed.
The divine pressure slowly faded.
He stood, trembling, and approached Yulong.
> "This… is a top-grade Martial Soul," he whispered.(There's a problem if he get things right.)
> "Check your soul power."
Yulong placed his hand on the Soul Sensing Orb.
It flared like a miniature sun.
> Result: Innate Soul Power – Level 10. The highest possible.
Su Yuntao inhaled sharply.
> "Level 10… impressive. I've seen two Level 10 awakenings in the past two days. But compared to the Blue Silver Grass… yours is in a league of its own."
> "There's no record of this Martial Soul anywhere. What will you name it?"
Yulong raised his head, voice steady and proud.
> "Dragon God."
Su Yuntao gave a crooked smile.
> "Domineering name. Fitting."
Then, after a moment's hesitation, he extended an offer.
> "With such a soul, the Spirit Hall would welcome you with open arms. You should join us."
Yulong met his gaze without fear.
> "No. Thanks, but I have no intention of joining any faction."
Su Yuntao's face grew more serious.
> "Think carefully. Spirit Hall offers resources and protection no one else can."
> "I've thought about it."
> "Very we
ll," Su Yuntao said at last, sighing inwardly. I have to report this.
> "Before I leave, take this."
He handed Yulong a sealed letter bearing the Spirit Hall's insignia.
> "A recommendation to Nuoding Academy. You'll need it."
Yulong accepted it quietly.
And the Dragon God slept once more—until the next awakening.