Chapter 16
Zzzzz..... Zzzzzz.... Zzzzzz....
A snoring sound spread throughout the hall.
Grandpa Phoenix was trembling vigorously trying to control his laugh while looking at the scene happening in the hall.
He was shocked to see Ron's martial spirit but the actions made by it made Grandpa Phoenix laugh.
There was a black bird somewhat similar to an eagle with closed eyes and snoring.
The black bird martial spirit was actually sleeping and snoring loudly.
Ron felt like shrieking with all his strength "What the fu*king hell is this? Which God is messing with me?"
Pfff.....Pfff.....Heheeeheee...
A giggling sound was transmitted to the ears of the crowd.
They turned and looked at the person who was giggling and then the entire crowd started laughing too.
The person who could not control herself and giggle was none other than Ron's grandmother.
Even his very grandmother could not control her own laughter. So, how could the crowd control themselves?
Ron felt that even the fate must be laughing at this moment while watching him.
The crowd was full of energy and were clamouring.
"Have you ever seen a martial spirit sleeping and then snoring loudly? Hahahaaaa..."
"Haahaahaaaaa....This is really a new wonder of the world."
"Pfff... I could not breathe anymore after laughing so much."
"Maybe the speciality of this martial spirit is to help the cultivator sleep well."
"I think that I should ask him to exhibit his martial spirit to my infant so as to make him sleep. Maybe, my child will have a good sleep after hearing the snoring of his martial spirit."
"Hahahaaahaaaa...."
While the crowd was laughing, Ron's grandfather Robert was plucking his white beard to make himself feel the pain so that he does not join the laughing group.
Screech..... Screech...
Suddenly, a high pitched shrill piercing cry of a bird reverberated through the Martial hall.
The black bird was awakened from the slumber by the loud sound of laughter. It then screeched and gazed at the crowd with disdain making the crowd amazed.
Finally, the first elder returned to his senses and spoke in a confused manner "I think..... I think it is the peak grade four Martial spirit, the Shadow Eagle."
Then the first elder looked at the Clan chief Bigil and the Chief Commander Robert for their confirmation.
Grandfather Robert was also confused and puzzled and he was not sure about the grade since he has never heard or seen a martial spirit that can exhibit emotions and expressions.
The Clan leader was silent for a moment and then commented "This must be a peak grade four Shadow Eagle Variant Martial spirit.
In his opinion, Ron's martial spirit was nothing but a variation of the Shadow Eagle martial spirit.
A variant martial spirit is a martial spirit with some variation in its colour or appearance of some tiny patterns but with the same spirit and elemental properties.
The variant martial spirits were not special and their appearance was not abnormal because lots of people in the world awaken the variant martial spirits.
The crowd were astonished to find that the awakened martial spirit was a peak grade four martial spirit after all these funny and joyous moments.
A grade four martial spirit is a top grade martial spirit and thus the talent of grade four is high.
Talents with the grade four martial spirit are rare in the clan as well as in the Green plum city even though it cannot be compared with a grade five martial spirit like Purple lightning Lion of Louis.
After knowing that the martial spirit of Ron was only a grade four variant Shadow Eagle, Louis had a mocking sneer on his face.
Ron walked away from the awakening stone.
When he returned to the spot next to his grandparents, his grandfather Robert gave a pat on his chest and spoke a few encouraging words with a smile.
His grandfather Robert hoped for a higher grade martial spirit for his grandson but not depressed for not getting higher grades because he was still satisfied with a grade four martial spirit result.
His grandmother Maria clenched his hand with her palm and held it tightly giving him warmth.
A peak grade four variant Shadow Eagle martial spirit? Ron had a sneer on his face.
He knew extremely well that his martial spirit was never a grade four variant Shadow Eagle.
It is because the black bird looked similar to Grandpa Phoenix.
"Fools..... fools.... each and every one of them is a fool. Why did Heaven make me the one and only smart person in this world? How disappointing to watch them making fool of themselves."
"They cannot even recognise a divine beast. How dare they compare a mighty divine legendary Phoenix martial spirit with a low grade beast martial spirit" Grandpa Phoenix expressed his narcissistic thoughts while shouting from within the pearl.
"Grandpa Phoenix, what grade is my martial spirit?" the puzzled Ron asked the phoenix using his soul consciousness.
The Phoenix replied "Divine beast spirits are always graded nine or the legendary grade ten martial spirits. Devouring Phoenix is even rarer than other Phoenixes."
"I am the one and only Devouring Phoenix in the entire Celestial Universe which shows how rare a devouring phoenix is in the Universe. Since the martial spirit you awakened is a devouring phoenix, it must be a grade ten martial spirit from the myths. No wonder it can express emotions as it must be sentient."
Ron was astonished and was also extremely happy to know that his martial spirit is a legendary grade ten spirit.
"Grandpa Phoenix, but how did this happen?" Ron asked with a perplexed face.
Grandpa Phoenix who was engrossed in his own thought calmly replied "I think it might have been caused by the Heavenly rune after merging with my sacred bloodline symbols or might be due to the presence of Phoenix pearl in your soul."
"I do not know what factor caused it because even I am puzzled and confused by it. All these matters exceed the level of my knowledge" Phoenix sighed.
Ron smugged "I thought you were omnipotent and omniscient."
Hffff.... Hffff.....
The Phoenix pouted and expressed his displeasure.
In the Martial hall, the testing ceremony resumed.
One by one, more than a dozen of the Boris clan children stepped into the light produced by the awakening stone and had their martial spirits awakened.
Most of them possessed grade one martial spirits, some grade, and even a few of grade three martial spirits.
But Ron was considered to be the only one possessing a grade four martial spirit by others. This shows the scarcity of grade four and grade five martial spirits.
While the test carried on, Ron's consciousness entered the pearl and was conversing with the Phoenix.
"My dear Grandpa Phoenix, I know you are best and none can be compared with you. Since my martial spirit is of the same race as yours, Grandpa Phoenix please tell me what are the elements you have an affinity with?"
Phoenix who was impressed by the flattering words happily replied "My special ability is that of Devouring and my basic elemental affinity is with the darkness element."
"I think you might have an affinity with darkness element too."
Ron nodded and then his consciousness returned and soon he heard the first elder stating the conclusion of the ceremony.
The Clan Chief Bigil rose from his main seat and spoke "I am satisfied with the talents exhibited by the younger generation of the clan this year. We shall have the clan meeting tomorrow in order to discuss the cultivation resource allocation for the younger generation."
He then nodded to the elders and left the hall.
After a while, the crowd dispersed and the Martial Hall returned to its tranquil state.
In the Martial spirit testing ceremony, the martial spirits of Ron and the rest of the Boris clan children were overshadowed by the fifth grade martial spirit of Louis.
Returning to their clan dwelling, Grandmother Maria turned towards Ron and comforted "Ron, your talent and aptitude is excellent and do not look down on your fourth grade martial spirit, put more effort into your practice and then achieving high cultivation like your grandfather Robert will not be difficult for you."
Grandfather Robert patted Ron on his head with gentleness and care.
He said "My child, cultivation strength depends not only on the grade of the martial spirit awakened but it also depends on other factors like luck, opportunities, hard work and determination."
"I understand and I will do my best, Grandfather."
Ron wanted to tell his grandparents that his martial spirit was a grade ten spirit but in the end, he decided not to mention it to anyone.
His grandfather Robert doesn't know that he has already reached the peak of the Body tempering stage and just a step away from having a breakthrough to the Energy condensation stage.
None of the new younger generations could compete with him and only the peak geniuses of the clan could defeat him.
Only the peak geniuses and most elders of the clans from Green plum city are in the Energy condensation stage.
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