spiritual awakening

The sun shone high in the sky, birds sang loudly as they flew, and people cheered at the beginning of a new day.

On top of a small hill, a young man with black hair and light brown eyes was sitting in a Lotus position while absorbing all the pure energy of the morning sun. Her fair skin glowed faintly in gold as the wind whipped her flowing hair.

"Well, I guess that's fine for today!" 

Getting up, Lin Feng was ready to head back to the village after dusting his clothes.

Arriving at the village gate, he found old Jack by coincidence. It was old Jack's custom to walk every morning around the village and watch the work of the villagers.

"Old Jack, here!" Lin Feng yelled as he waved his hand aloft.

Lin Feng was still very grateful to old Jack for helping him when he needed it most. He knew if it weren't for old Jack, he wouldn't be here alive today!

"Hoho, Xiao Feng is coming back from morning training?" Jack asked as he approached.

Lin Feng also approached.

"Yes, it's good to train when the morning air is still fresh. You should try too!" Lin Feng said with a playful smile.

Smiling at the young man's joke, old Jack shook his head as he replied: 

"I've been through this stage a long time ago! Now I can only do my morning walk with a lot of effort!" —

After finishing his words, old Jack finally remembered some news he had received a few days ago and which he should share with the village youth.

"Xiao Feng, you know something about martial spirits, don't you?" Jack asked.

Not finding this question unexpected, Lin Feng answered it tactfully:

"Yes, I read about it in one of the village books! It seems to be something we awaken when we turn six years old. But there needs to be an intermediary strong enough to do the awakening along with some strange ritual." 

Nodding, old Jack replied:

"That's right. In a few days someone from the hall of spirits will arrive in our village to awaken the spirit of the six year olds! You and many other children will be the ones who will have their spirits awakened on this day; that's why I need you to you stick around for the next few days." 

Shaking his head, Lin Feng clenched his fists and tried to contain the emotion he was feeling at finding that their spirits would finally be awakened.

"T-okay, old Jack! Don't worry about it; I'll be ready this day!!" Saying this, Lin Feng ran towards old Jack's house.

In these last years, Lin Feng lived together with old Jack as he had no other house to live in, so it could be said that he was almost grandson of old Jack; since in both his past life and his present life, he was younger than old Jack.

Once there, Lin Feng stripped off his clothes before taking a shower using a small basin. After that, he sat down again in the Lotus position and began to practice his technique.

Lin Feng started building his body based on this technique two years ago. Today he already looked like an eight-year-old with his current stature. His temperament also changed a little, making him seem more stable and mature for his real age.

So the days went by...

On the third day after old Jack's warning, a man in his 27 or 28 age finally arrived in the village. His clothes were luxurious, unlike the common clothes of commoners. His temper made it clear that he was no ordinary person. And his indifferent expression would make anyone dread getting too close.

Old Jack hastened to let all the children know that the day of the awakening ceremony had finally arrived. Gradually, a huge line of adults and children formed behind old Jack towards the center of the village where the spiritual awakening would take place.

Lin Feng and Tang San were also among the children preparing for her awakening. The two 'met' a little over a year ago when Lin Feng was looking for a hill for his training. That day he found Tang San sitting in a Lotus pose doing his daily practice.

After that day, they both chatted from time to time but never broached the subject of their breathing techniques.

"Hey, Xiao San. What do you think your martial spirit will be?" Lin Feng asked.

Tang San frowned as he thought about it, before answering:

"Um, I have no idea. As long as it's a good spirit, and I have the power of the Spirit, I'll be glad!" Tang San responded.

Shaking his head, Lin Feng also said: 

"I have no idea either, as I didn't know my parents to know what spirit they possessed…"

The two talked until they reached the center of the village where there was the best residence in the entire village. The young man from the hall of spirits stopped in front of the door of the residence before introducing himself:

His name was Su Yuntao, he was someone from the hall of spirits and was also a level 26 great martial master.

After his introduction, he opened the large door and entered being followed by the other children who were waiting beside his parents, with the exception of Lin Feng and Tang San who were alone.

Arriving at the podium, Su Yuntao took out some small spheres before saying: 

"I don't have much time, so let's get started!"

"Lone Wolf Possession!!" Su Yuntao yelled. His hair turned gray, his eyes green, and his body grew at an alarming rate. Behind his body, the figure of a hideous wolf appeared with a roar startling the children ahead.

"Aah~" Some kids screamed in fear as they turned to try to run. Some with the weaker mind fell to the ground trembling with fear.

Lin Feng also took a slightly startled step back, but managed to calm himself as he remembered that Su Yuntao was not yet an enemy.

Seeing this, Su Yuntao took no time to say:

"No need to be afraid, this is my spirit! If any of you can become a spiritual master, you can also have skills like this! –