Book of Disaster

At the same time, on the stands far behind Bai Qi, next to a white jade railing with carved balustrades and painted buildings, two majestic figures exuding a sense of power stood there at some point in time.

The aura of these two people was like mountains and seas. Just standing there casually, it seemed as if the entire world was prostrating at their feet.

One of them had a ruddy complexion and a dignified look. He looked to be about forty years old. He was wearing a black floor-length robe, appearing mysterious and noble. He was the Great Yuan State Master who had presided over the martial soul awakening ceremony before.

The other person, dressed in a dragon robe and with elegant manners, was none other than Prince Gun, who was extremely favored by the emperor.

In addition to his status as a member of the royal family, this person also works in the Grand Council and concurrently serves as the head of the clan affairs office, possessing the power of life and death over all royal nobles and princes' sons.

The two of them were fully responsible for the martial soul awakening ceremony in the capital of the Yuan Dynasty.

The two of them looked around, sweeping across the entire Wuhun Valley, with a hint of worry in their eyes.

"In recent years, the quality of the martial spirits awakened in the ceremony has been getting worse and worse. The number of white-grade martial spirits has increased, accounting for a larger proportion than in previous years. The number of higher-level spiritual-level martial spirits is also much less than in previous years. If this continues, it will have a great impact on the empire."

Prince Gun stood with his hands behind his back, looking down and frowning.

"Yes, although the majority of the spirit awakening ceremonies are always these ordinary white-grade spirits, the greater the proportion of these spirits, the lower the probability and number of high-level spirits. I wonder if we can still see those king-level spirits that made a sensation in the capital and shined like in previous years."

Zhao Wupai, the imperial preceptor of the Yuan Dynasty, nodded in agreement.

As the leaders and high-level beings of the martial spirit awakening ceremony, their way of looking at things is destined to be different from that of ordinary people. Unconsciously, the two of them looked up at the huge vortex of dark clouds in the sky and the dark crack that appeared behind it.

"The impact of the unusual changes in the celestial phenomena has become increasingly greater in recent years. The cracks were not this big before."

"Yes, if this continues, it will be extremely detrimental to our Great Yuan, and even the entire human world."

"Ugh."

Suddenly there was a sigh, and the two of them couldn't help but turn their eyes to Xu Xuansu who was participating in another ceremony.

"What a pity! If only one or two more geniuses like Xu Xuansu and Duke Xiaoji could come this year, we would be able to report to His Majesty. Xu Xuansu is the daughter of Xu Xuanji. Although she came to participate in this ceremony, she is only performing the second transformation of her martial soul, which is a martial soul advancement ceremony. Their achievements cannot be included in the results of this martial soul awakening ceremony."

"Haha, Prince Gun, there is no need to be so pessimistic. The ceremony has just begun, and it is hard to say what the result will be. Maybe this year, like last year, we can give birth to a king-level martial soul like the Ji Guogong lineage. Although it cannot be compared with Xu Xuansu's martial soul, it is definitely the best in the world. Moreover, if Xu Xuansu and others can successfully advance this time and their martial souls evolve, wouldn't it also be a blessing for our Great Yuan? How can you say that this achievement has nothing to do with you and me?"

The Great Yuan Imperial Master suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing what the Yuan Dynasty's Imperial Preceptor said, Prince Gun couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Indeed, those two kids never disappoint.

The atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed.

However, as they were talking and laughing, they suddenly glanced and saw Bai Qi in the crowd of Wuhun Valley. They both frowned and a trace of gloom flashed across their eyes at the same time.

"Isn't that the youngest son of the Bai family? Why is he here again this year? If I remember correctly, this is the third time. Isn't this taking up the place for the spirit awakening?"

Prince Gun spoke, obviously unhappy. It was hard to tell whether to say he was courageous or foolish and blind.

"The Bai family is a family of heroes, and there is no ordinary person in the family. I really don't know why such a waste was born. He is almost sixteen years old and has not yet obtained a martial spirit. His poor aptitude is simply a disgrace to the family!"

The Great Yuan Imperial Master also spoke up:

“But I heard that there was a burst of potential in the Taishi Palace. He wrote an extraordinary poem, turning words into scriptures, and even attracted the attention of Zhu Zi.”

"What's the point of being good at writing? I am a military official and don't care about literary matters. Besides, can being good at writing help him obtain a martial spirit? Once the Tianding acupoint on the top of his head closes, there will be no chance anymore."

"What a pity! The Bai family is doomed to be humiliated because of this child. Old Bai Xuan is a figure that people like you and me should look up to. He actually has such a grandson. He is truly a son of a general. Never mind. Why pay attention to him? A stubborn person with poor talent is doomed to be nothing. Let's see what surprises others can bring."

Prince Gun flicked his sleeves and said.

The Great Yuan Imperial Master said nothing and nodded silently.

"Angry at his lack of fighting spirit and sad at his misfortune." After all, Bai Qi is from a famous family. If it were someone else, the two would not pay any attention to him at all. Unfortunately, in the martial arts world where the strong prey on the weak, the weak are destined to receive no sympathy, and no one will really care.

In the eyes of both of them, Bai Qi actually had no chance of getting the martial spirit this time.

As time passed slowly, more and more princes obtained their own martial souls. Although these martial souls were mainly of white grade and spiritual level, they were enough to make these children of noble families excited and happy.

For them, no matter what the grade is, being able to obtain a martial spirit is already a leap over the dragon gate and the goal has been achieved. For a time, everyone was happy while others were worried.

At the edge of the crowd, Bai Qi looked up at the sky where the stars were becoming fewer and fewer. He gradually frowned and felt a little heavy in his heart.

“…This is not good.”

Although he was confident that he could obtain the martial spirit, the current situation was extremely unfavorable to him.

Because so far, no martial spirit has floated towards him.

"Could it be that this body has been affected by the previous host and it is really impossible for it to obtain a martial spirit again?"

A quarter of an hour passed, and then another quarter of an hour. Bai Qi felt cold and his feet were numb from standing. In the sky, the martial soul awakening ceremony was almost over, but there was still no movement from him. Finally -

Boom!

With a roar, the huge black cloud vortex in the sky trembled violently, and then suddenly shrank, and the martial spirits drifting out of it began to decrease exponentially, eight, six, three...

Judging from the situation, the huge black cloud vortex is about to disappear.

This is a sign that the martial soul awakening ceremony is about to end.

Bai Qi felt heavy in his heart.

"What a pity, it seems that no king-level martial spirit will appear this time."

In the stands, Prince Gun and the Imperial Preceptor of the Great Yuan Dynasty sighed. Although they were a little disappointed, this was also within their expectations.

"It's a pity for that child. He failed in his last awakening. The Bai family really has a waste."

In the dark, the two of them glanced at Bai Qi, who was standing alone at the back of the crowd. Their eyes were harsh and without much sympathy.