Chapter 1: Phoenix Tears

< Phoenix Nest, Douluo Divine Realm >

Constant eruptions of countless volcanoes, raged as if it want to burn even the skies.

A lone figure of a man was muttering, looking far away with nothing but clouds.

A drop of tear feel from his eyes sockets, as sadness emanated from him.

In the legends, a Phoenix tears is an unparalleled treasure sought by many.

It was made from a Phoenix's sadness that roots from their very origin.

"Xiang-er, if I succeed this time, I will promise to redo my mistakes"

Sitting cross-legged, an arcane power exuding a mysterious energy, roamed in the surroundings of the man.

"This is the tenth rebirth, legends recorded that a Phoenix could only perform nine rounds of reincarnation, I already failed the ninth attempt"

Hesitation appeared in Hongjun's facial expression, but soon was erased, as desolation took over his heart.

"I am nothing but a dead soul if she is not by my side, what's to fear death?"

An insane determination boiled the blood of Hongjun, not hesitating anymore and started the ritual.

"Destiny is an unbreakable law, Fate is the effect of all causes, Karmic ties doesn't get severed even until death..."

Hongjun muttered mantras and mysterious words, as the aura of the mysterious power exploded.

"Being a Phoenix, who controls the power of rebirth, SEND ME BACK TO WHERE I WILLED!"

The man's figure vanished out of nowhere, as if he wasn't originally existing.

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<Douluo Dalu Continent>

A vast landmass bearing the weight of millions of beings, competing for supremacy and power.

The whole continent was divided into several powers, maintaining a thin balance called peace, coexisting while guarding their necks against incoming daggers.

The continent glorified the occupation of Soul Masters.

With cultivation, the once weak humans was able to fight back against the monstrous beasts lurking to erase their existences..

A world clearly governed by power and discriminates the weak, you can only imagine how harsh the life here would be.

An awakening ceremony was soon going to commence, giving hopes to the children, expecting to be a grandiose Soul Master.

" Martial Soul: Ordinary Rock, Spirit Power: Level One, Conclusion: Impossible to be a Soul Master!"

"Next!"

"Martial Soul: Red Flame Tiger, Spirit Power: Level 5, Conclusion: Possible to be a Soul Master!"

The examiners awakening the participants of the ceremony was extremely busy, as the shining eyes of the children was intently gazing at them.

Some children are happy, but losers will not disappear from the world.

Despair and grief were painted in their faces, to the fact that they will remain ordinary mortals until they arrive at their deathbeds.

A chubby with a gloomy seriousness, went to the examiners for his turn.

The examiners cannot be bothered to the boy's expression and straightly awakened the little fatty.

"Martial Soul: Fire Chicken, Spirit Power: Nine, Conclusion: A genius of cultivation!"

The examiners went wild after hearing his absurdly high innate spirit power.

"Young boy, it seems that you are the only one without the accompaniment of their parents, are you an orphan?"

The fat boy immediately replied "Yes, they died on a war of the Empires, I never met them"

"Poor child, your opportunity is here, if you joined the Martial Soul Hall, you will eventually be a strong person overlooking the vast grasses of the high peaks and fleeting clouds, boy it's a chance!"

The boy clearly was not convinced and refused the examiner.

"I am sorry, but I already have a master"

The examiner's face became crestfallen.

"To be the master of such a genius like you, he must be strong..."

The fatty slowly walked away and went to the direction of a man wearing a glasses with a thin constitution.

"Hongjun it seems you have already awakened, what is your Martial Soul?"

Hongjun, the little fatty, replied "It was a Fire Chicken"

The master's brow twitched.

"Well, can you show me your Martial Soul?"

Hongjun is an obedient kid, instantly releasing his martial soul.

A bird burning with flames of darker tint, can be seen flying around Hongjun.

The boy's master laughed out loud.

"What Fire Chicken, its clearly a Phoenix, what's more was its a mutated one, the Evil Fire Phoenix"

The man jumped in joy, after receiving such a prodigious disciple.

"Hongjun, as a congratulatory gift, we will be going to eat luxurious foods just for you"

"A growing man cannot lack nutrients, let us go"

Hongjun smiled cheerfully, a bright contrast to his usual aloof expression.

"I am really back..."

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<Hongjun POV>

Looking around me, I can ascertain that this was the day the children of our town, will undergo awakening ceremony.

Anticipation rose into me, as plans I made all over and over, can be realized now...

A blonde-haired woman's illusive illustration appeared in Hongjun's mind

"Chen Xiang just wait for me, I will never let you be in pain anymore, we will ascend the heavens together"

But before that, let us meet my sworn brothers and sisters, will they be different to what I know?

Anyway, as expected I awakened the Martial Soul I possessed just like last time.

My insane potential was cut off, as the Evil attribute of my martial soul was purified.

I became a full-fledged phoenix, but I can be stronger than an ordinary phoenix, if I didn't decide to eliminate that power.

It surely was a problem to not be able to control my lust due to the Evil Fire's urge, but a solution is available other than erasing it completely.

The path I will be taking now will certainly be different from the past, but I am sure that this will make me more stronger than I ever be.

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A thin man eating with a fat little boy, can be seen right from the windows of the restaurant.

"Master Flender, are we going to a new place?"

Flender, Hongjun's master, had a habit to eat one last time with luxurious food in a place he will be leaving.

"Yes, I established an academy long ago, we will be going there right after"

Hearing this, Hongjun's eyes shined brightly.

"Tang San, Sausage, Captain, Rong Rong, Xiao Wu, Zhuqing" Hongjun muttered inside his mind as he will finally meet his friends for life, again.

"Are you that excited, huh..." Flender commented after seeing Hongjun's reaction.

"Remember that our academy only accepts monsters and not anyone else, prove yourself in the academy using your might"

Flender's teacher mode was activated.

Hongjun replied with a nod.

The two quickly finished their meals and walked out of the restaurant.