### The Sky Shines with Power
The sky roared with spiritual energy, forming large, glowing characters that gleamed with clarity. A brilliant golden dragon spiraled through the air, its majestic roar echoing across the heavens, announcing the strength of the newly awakened martial spirit.
"An SSS-level martial spirit?!"
"Oh my god, did I hear that right? An SSS-level martial spirit? This has never happened before!"
"The brilliance of that golden dragon… it's almost blinding!"
A wave of disbelief rippled through the crowd.
"The last time anyone saw an SSS-level martial spirit—wait, no! That's impossible! There's never been an SSS-level spirit before!"
"Exactly! The highest ever recorded was SS-level, and that person became a legendary Saint Realm warrior!"
"This is unprecedented… It's beyond comprehension!"
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### The Crowd Erupts
Nearby, adults in the crowd began to chatter, their excitement barely contained.
"I always knew that boy was exceptional! And to think, he and my daughter were childhood friends!"
"Old Man Peterson, stop dreaming. Your daughter? With her temper? He's out of her league. Don't forget, his last girlfriend was the school's top beauty!"
"Well, it's not my family, that's for sure…"
"Forget it. No one in this town is good enough for him now. He's outgrown all of us."
The instructors at the ceremony, including the event's coordinator, stood stunned. The head instructor's voice cracked as he announced, "Golden Celestial Dragon, an SSS-level martial spirit! This is a once-in-a-lifetime awakening!"
Among the crowd, numerous people recorded videos, quickly uploading them to social media. Within moments, the headlines blared:
**"Young Prodigy Awakens Unprecedented SSS-Level Martial Spirit in Silverpine City!"**
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### Ethan Carter's Rising Power
Ethan Carter stood in the center of the awakening platform, his sharp green eyes scanning the crowd. A sly grin tugged at his lips. *So the system wasn't lying. The rewards are real.*
Memories from his previous life stirred. SSS-level martial spirits had never existed in this world. His talent was unheard of, destined to shatter boundaries and terrify enemies.
Above, the sky darkened, heavy clouds gathering ominously. Thunder rumbled in the distance, shaking the ground beneath their feet. A voice bellowed from above, deep and commanding:
"An SSS-level martial spirit has emerged! This is a blessing upon Silverpine City!"
The spiritual energy above formed a swirling vortex, crackling with immense power.
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### The Arrival of the Mayor
The crowd looked up in awe as a streak of lightning descended, landing in the center of the square. Standing tall and regal was **Mayor Alexander Pierce**, a Platinum Realm soul master, known for his Thunderborn Wolf martial spirit.
"Isn't that the mayor?"
"Yes! I heard his martial spirit is devastatingly powerful!"
"He must have rushed here the moment he got the news!"
The mayor's son, **Zachary Pierce**, standing among the crowd, eagerly shouted, "Dad!"
Mayor Alexander scanned the scene with sharp eyes, his gaze locking onto Ethan. He strode forward with authority, his booming voice carrying over the murmurs.
"Young man, I am Alexander Pierce, Mayor of Silverpine City. It's an honor to witness the awakening of such a legendary martial spirit!"
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### Tension Builds
Ethan smiled politely, but his tone was laced with subtle mischief. "Thank you, sir. Zachary and I are good friends—he's practically family to me. Why, the phone I use is a gift from him, and these shoes? He lent them to me too. Isn't that right, Zachary?"
Zachary's face turned pale, his jaw tightening as he suppressed a glare.
The mayor clapped his son on the shoulder, oblivious to the tension. "Good job, Zachary! I'm proud of you for fostering such friendships!"
The surrounding crowd broke into hushed laughter.
"Ethan's sharp! He's really messing with the mayor's son!"
"With an SSS-level martial spirit, he's untouchable now. No wonder he's so confident!"
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### A Sudden Arrival
Just as Mayor Alexander prepared to speak further, the sky suddenly ignited. The air itself burned as if touched by the sun, and a powerful, god-like voice boomed across the heavens:
"Hahahaha! An SSS-level martial spirit! The demons shall tremble! Glory to the Empire and its future champion!"
The oppressive aura that followed brought everyone to their knees. Even the powerful mayor staggered under the weight of the spiritual energy.
From the skies descended a figure wreathed in flames. The **Grandmaster of the Imperial Academy**, Lord Adrian Voss, landed on the stage. His mere presence warped the air, his overwhelming power silencing the crowd.
Lord Adrian's piercing gaze fixed on Ethan, his voice resonating like the tolling of a bell. "Young man, your destiny transcends this city. Your potential marks the dawn of a new era. I, Adrian Voss, invite you to join the Imperial Martial Academy. Together, we will forge a future where the darkness will kneel before the light!"