Chapter 5

The spirit hall was merely a large log cabin in the middle of the town, nothing more.

Because everyone had spirits, every year would have children undergoing spirit awakening. Therefore, Spirit Halls could be found everywhere on the Continent. Naturally, these were all only subsidiary halls, there was a distinct hierarchy.

The village children didn't have a very good opinion of Steven and Bai Feng as they were never seen around the village. They were known as the mysterious twins amongst the children of the village. This didn't bother Steven as he saw no point in playing with these children.

In addition to the ten children present, there was also one youth in the Spirit Hall. This person appeared to be just over 20 years old, dashing eyebrows slanting above starry eyes, his facial features extremely bright and handsome. He was dressed completely in brilliant white clothes, a black cloak on his back, and right on the center of his chest, above his heart, was a palm-sized 'spirit' character. This was standard attire for staff directly subordinate to Spirit Hall.

"My time is scarce, let's begin." The youth said in a bored tone, looking at the ten children, his eyes lingering on Steven and Bai Feng. "I already passed seven villages, and not one of them had a person with spirit power. They also didn't have suitable spirits."

'I wonder what my spirit will be. I am so excited.' Steven thought, a little smile forming on his face. 'Hahaha, I will be the best.'

"Children, line up side by side."

The ten children stood in order before the youth, Steven stood at the leftmost side, with Bai Feng right beside him. He was a little thinner and smaller than other children his age.

"I won't be saying my name but I am a twenty-sixth ranked Spirit Grandmaster, and will be your guide. Now, I will have you undergo spirit awakening one by one. Remember, regardless of what happens, do not be afraid."

While speaking, the man unfolded a bundle on a desk to one side, taking out two things from inside. Six round pitch-black stones and one sparkling blue crystal ball.

He placed the six black stones on the ground in the form of a hexagon, then motioned the first child on the right to stand inside. He then clapped both hands together, at lightning speed, six faint green lights poured into the black stones on the ground. At once, a layer of golden misty light released from the stones and rose.

For some reason, as the previously noisily crying child was enveloped in the faint golden light, he immediately became quiet, just somewhat dully standing there.

Every speck of the golden light came fluttering up from the black stones, further entering the body of the boy.

The boy's body began to lightly tremble, not knowing whether to shout or remain quiet.

"Extend your right hand."

The boy extended his right hand with a start, then paused. All the light specks surged out, instantly a hoe appeared in his hand.

"It's a Tool Spirit. Can a hoe be regarded as a weapon? Hoes aren't shit."

"Your spirit is a hoe, a Tool Spirit. Come, let me test if you have spirit power. If you possess spirit power, even a tool spirit can undergo Battle Spirit Cultivation. After all, a hoe certainly has potential for attack."

"Teac-teacher, what should I do?" The boy timidly asked.

"Intentionally recall your spirit. From now try to remember the time you employed it and use that thought to call it out." The man said.

The boy tried a long time, just to recall the hoe. The man then held the blue crystal ball in front of him, motioning him to place his right hand on it.

The boy's little hands were above the crustal ball while the man's hands were below. A moment later, the man somewhat disappointed said:

"No spirit power. You can't become a Spirit Master. Step aside."

Similar scenes continued to play out, and one after another seven children had their spirits awakened. Their spirits were all a few pickaxes, sickles, and such farm tools. In succession, no Beast Spirit appeared, and as for spirit power, all were judged by the man to be 'nil'.

It was finally Bai Feng's turn and she excitedly stepped forward, the thought of getting a trash spirit never crossing her mind.

"Let's see what you got." The man said, looking down at Bai Feng.