Chapter 1: I, Xie Xie, Stand Unmatched in the World!
Douluo Continent.
East Sea City.
This was a coastal city of the Sun-Moon Federation. Even among coastal cities, it was one of the most developed.
Inside the luxurious Xie family villa.
In the garden, a boy around six years old had just finished his morning training. He sat on the ground, lost in thought, as if pondering something.
His looks were outstanding. Despite his young age, his tender face already carried a hint of heroic sharpness—clearly the makings of a future heartthrob.
More importantly, within his eyes was a level of composure and calm far beyond what someone his age should possess.
His name was Xie Xie—the "Xie" of the encounter.
"Six years…"
"I've already been in this world for six years. Soon it'll be the day I awaken my martial soul, which also means…"
The plot is about to begin.
He murmured to himself.
That's right—he was a transmigrator.
Because he stayed up all night reading novels, he had been reborn six years ago into the Douluo Continent, becoming the young master of the Xie family in East Sea City.
At the same time, he was also one of the future Shrek Seven Devils, a once-in-a-generation genius with innate full soul power, and the man who would achieve the title of Space-Time Douluo in his twenties—Xie Xie.
With such talent, the future was naturally promising.
Of course, he also understood very clearly that this was not his era. After all, this was the legend of the Dragon King—and as for him…
Comparing two daggers to a dragon is simply laughable.
"As a transmigrator without a system,"
"Next, all I need to do is cultivate diligently and raise my strength before I run into the Child of Destiny…"
Xie Xie wore a relaxed smile. He had a very open mindset.
Even if he was a transmigrator, coming from an ordinary family whose ancestors had never even produced a Super Douluo, and possessing a dragon Dagger Martial Soul, how could he possibly compare to Tang Wulin, the son of the Sea God?
It was enough to improve himself as much as possible.
Besides, as a transmigrator blessed with foreknowledge, there was no guarantee he would become Tang Wulin's lackey—especially since he was a devoted silver-hair lover…
"There are some girls…"
"I still have to take hold of them…"
Anticipation flickered in Xie Xie's eyes.
Since he had transmigrated into this world, there were naturally some regrets that had to be made up for…
For example, the girl who would soon awaken and appear in Glorybound City—Na'er. He had already made his plans long ago.
"Xiao Xie, just as I thought—you're here."
At that moment, a gentle voice rang out. Xie Xie subconsciously turned around to see a beautiful woman—it was his mother, Jiang Yun.
"But still…"
"On such an important day, you're out here training?"
She wore a helpless expression as she spoke.
"Mom,"
"I'm just warming up a bit first."
Xie Xie smiled. To him, the awakening ceremony really wasn't something worth worrying about—at most, both hands would awaken as daggers.
"You really have a big heart."
"Come with me. Your father's been waiting for you for a while now."
Jiang Yun seemed to truly have no way of dealing with him. She helplessly tapped him on the head, then headed toward the main hall, gesturing for him to follow.
"Alright."
Xie Xie responded with a nod, clearing his thoughts and keeping pace with his mother.
Upon arriving at the main hall, a tall, middle-aged man had already been waiting there. His handsome, cool features carried a gentle smile as he looked toward the mother and son.
"Dear, you really didn't need to go get him…"
"Xie Xie would've come on his own."
Xie Tianhai said with a warm laugh. His gaze lingered on his son for only a moment before shifting to his wife as he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her.
"What are you doing…"
"Our son's still right here…"
Jiang Yun shot him a reproachful glance, her cheeks flushing red.
"What does Xiao Xie understand anyway…"
Xie Tianhai nodded. The smile on his face restrained itself somewhat, but his expression still carried a clear hint of indifference.
"..."
Xie Xie said nothing. He had long since grown used to his parents' public displays of affection. All he could do was silently rub his forehead.
Fine—if the two of you act like this right in front of your child, then don't blame him in the future for finding a few more daughters-in-law…
As these thoughts ran through his mind, his gaze fell toward the floor. Inside the main hall, the martial soul awakening formation and the awakening stone had already been fully set up, clearly prepared and waiting only for his arrival.
Martial soul awakening had never been a difficult matter.
Twenty thousand years ago, even during the era of the Spirit Hall, a mere two-ring Soul Grandmaster like Su Yuntao could handle awakenings.
Naturally, the Xie family could do the same. At the very least, there was no need to wait for the Federation's once-a-year Awakening Day—it would only waste time.
"Xie Xie, step into the formation…"
Xie Tianhai looked at his son, his calm face carrying a gentle smile. He was eager to see what kind of martial soul and potential his child would awaken.
As he spoke, a shadowy dragon silhouette flashed past. In an instant, his hands transformed into dragon claws, and the aura of a true powerhouse spread through the air.
At the same time, seven soul rings of varying colors appeared one after another around his body.
Purple, purple, purple, purple, purple, purple, black!
The Xie family was a lineage that had once produced a Titled Douluo. As the head of the family, Xie Tianhai's cultivation was naturally formidable. With the Shadow Dragon as his martial soul, he had already reached the rank of Soul Saint at only thirty-five years old.
"Yes."
Xie Xie responded as he stepped forward, standing at the very center of the formation.
The instant he entered it, waves of energy injected by Xie Tianhai flowed through the array and poured directly into his body.
"So warm…"
Xie Xie sighed inwardly. At the same time, clear anticipation surfaced on his otherwise calm face.
It's happening!
Although he knew the plot well and thus wouldn't be too surprised by the martial soul awakening itself, knowing that he possessed innate full soul power and twin martial souls…
He had still been waiting for this moment for a long time!
After all, even Tang Wulin—the Child of Destiny of this era—would only reach a cultivation level of barely over ten ranks three years from now.
Starting ahead of the curve was also one of his advantages.
"Hm?"
But very quickly, his expression froze, and his pupils abruptly widened, his eyes filled with shock.
"What kind of martial soul will it be…"
His parents watched him intently from the side, their eyes brimming with anticipation. This was something that would affect their son for his entire life. They hadn't even dared to think about something like twin martial souls.
However, the innate soul power of level eight or nine was entirely possible. And maybe—just maybe—there was a chance their son would awaken with innate full soul power?
As the two were lost in thought, a burst of golden light suddenly erupted, completely enveloping the boy before them. This sudden phenomenon caused both of them to freeze in place.
This…
Could it be…?
Xie Tianhai and Jiang Yun exchanged glances. Such an abnormality during martial soul awakening—could it mean…
Before the light even dissipated, a phantom dragon silhouette had already appeared behind Xie Xie. It quickly became more and more solid, finally transforming into a massive blue-gold dragon radiating brilliant light.
"Son…"
"Son?!"
Both parents stood rooted to the spot, staring blankly at the martial soul before them. For a moment, they were completely speechless.
"..."
Meanwhile, as Xie Xie looked at his hands transformed into dragon claws and felt the surging energy within his body, he too was unable to speak.
As the one experiencing it firsthand, his heart was anything but calm—because within his mind, a friendly mechanical voice had already resounded.
[Congratulations, Host. Binding successful. Peerless System, Codename 001, at your service at any time.]
[Detected that the Host was about to awaken the martial souls Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger, possessing the potential to achieve the Space-Time Dragon…]
[Peerless Effect activated.]
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the martial soul: Space-Time Dragon King.]
"..."
Xie Xie swallowed hard, his hands clenching tightly.
The golden finger that had never appeared for six whole years had finally arrived!
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End of Chapter