Shen Yanzhou's entire body was enveloped in a brilliant silver aura.
The moment the silvery-white light appeared, the entire Shen Clan was thrown into an uproar.
Shen Hongyuan stared at his son in disbelief, his eyes widening as though he could hardly believe what he was seeing.
"W-What? Did he really awaken a Silver Seed?!"
Even the other Shen Clan members were stunned.
"H-He actually awakened a Silver Seed?"
"Impossible! Young Master Yanzhou really did it?"
The elders exchanged astonished glances. None of them had expected Shen Yanzhou, who had spent so much of his time indulging in pleasure rather than cultivation, to achieve such a result.
For a moment, Shen Hongyuan remained frozen in place.
Then, his gaze settled on the young man inside the formation. His son's body was trembling as he endured the unbearable pain, yet the silver aura surrounding him continued to shine.
A wave of emotions welled up in Shen Hongyuan's heart.
My son...
He slowly clenched his fists, his eyes growing slightly moist.
My wife, if you could see this, you would surely be proud of him. You would be so happy...
A tiny tear slipped from the corner of his eye.
He quickly lowered his head, trying to conceal his emotions from the people around him. But the faint tremor in his shoulders betrayed the excitement he could no longer contain.
His son had finally accomplished something extraordinary.
And for a father who had watched that same son waste his days away, there was no greater comfort than seeing him prove everyone wrong.
At the Lu Clan's Seating Area
The atmosphere was considerably more oppressive.
The Lu Clan's patriarch frowned, his expression tightening as he stared at Shen Yanzhou's silver aura.
He had never expected the notorious young master of the Shen Clan to reach this stage.
Beside him, Lu Wei slowly clenched his fists.
His eyes remained fixed on Shen Yanzhou, his gaze growing increasingly sharp.
His jaw tightened, and his knuckles gradually turned white.
He said nothing.
Yet the hostility in his eyes was unmistakable.
At the Chang Clan's Seating Area
Chang Weiming's eyes widened.
"That boy... he really awakened a Silver Seed?"
He stared at Shen Yanzhou for several moments before clicking his tongue in disbelief.
"That little rascal. He's been hiding his abilities all this time!"
Although his words sounded like a complaint, a hint of admiration had crept into his voice.
He had originally regarded Shen Yanzhou as an irresponsible young man who was unworthy of his daughter. Yet the results unfolding before him were forcing him to reconsider that judgment.
It seems Yue'er wasn't wrong about him after all.
A satisfied smile gradually appeared on Chang Weiming's face.
But then, he noticed something else. Get faster updates on g.com.
"Hmm?"
His gaze shifted toward his daughter.
The aura surrounding Chang Shiyue was also undergoing a transformation. The light blue-white radiance that had enveloped her earlier was gradually turning into a brilliant silver glow.
Chang Weiming's eyes widened again.
"Wait... is Yue'er about to awaken a Silver Seed as well?"
His smile grew even broader.
"Excellent! Excellent!"
He stroked his short mustache, barely able to conceal his satisfaction.
His daughter was not only beautiful and disciplined but also possessed extraordinary potential.
And now, she was about to stand among the very few who had reached the Silver Seed.
However, before Chang Weiming could enjoy his daughter's achievement for too long, another unexpected sight caught his attention.
"Hmm? Who is that little girl?"
His gaze settled on a petite young woman seated not far from Shen Yanzhou and Chang Shiyue.
She possessed a delicate, lovely face and a slender frame that made her appear even smaller among the other participants. Despite her unassuming appearance, the aura surrounding her was also beginning to transform.
The faint glow around her body was turning silver.
"She's about to awaken a Silver Seed too?"
Chang Weiming's expression changed once more.
The Spectators' Seating Area
The entire plaza erupted into an uproar.
"Look! Look over there!"
"That's Young Master Shen Yanzhou! He really awakened a Silver Seed!"
"Wait a minute! Isn't he supposed to be that useless young master who spends all his time fooling around?"
"Who spread that rumor? How could someone like him awaken a Silver Seed?!"
"Look at Miss Chang! Her aura is changing too!"
"Good heavens! Miss Chang is about to awaken a Silver Seed as well!"
"Hey, who's that girl over there? Her aura is turning silver too!"
The spectators could hardly contain their excitement.
Three young people had reached the same extraordinary stage, and all of them were doing so before the ceremony had even concluded.
For the ordinary families watching from the stands, such a sight was almost unbelievable.
A Silver Seed was not something one encountered every day, especially among fifteen-year-olds participating in their first Seed Awakening ceremony.
Yet now, three of them were appearing before everyone's eyes.
The once-quiet plaza had become a sea of excited voices.
Among the Young Men Who Had Provoked Shen Yanzhou
Several young men stood together in the crowd, their faces deathly pale.
They were the same men who had previously surrounded Shen Yanzhou and threatened him for addressing Chang Shiyue so casually.
At the time, they had believed he was nothing more than an arrogant young master with little ability. This chapter was copied from novelping.com without permission.
Now, as they watched the silver aura surrounding his body, their legs nearly gave way.
One of them swallowed nervously.
"What... what are we going to do?"
Another glanced at Shen Yanzhou, his face drained of color.
"He awakened a Silver Seed! If he decides to take revenge on us, dealing with us would be as easy as crushing ants!"
A third young man hurriedly lowered his voice.
"We only awakened Ash Seeds. How could we possibly fight someone like him?"
He looked around anxiously before continuing.
"After the ceremony, we should kneel and apologize to him. If that's not enough, we can even offer to become his servants! As long as he spares us, I'll do whatever it takes!"
"Y-Yeah! You're right!"
The others immediately nodded.
Their earlier indignation had vanished without a trace, replaced by overwhelming fear.
They had once dared to threaten Shen Yanzhou because they believed he was weak.
Now, they could only pray that he would not remember their faces.
Inside the Formation
At that moment, only three participants remained inside the formation.
Shen Yanzhou.
Chang Shiyue.
And the petite and beautiful young woman.
All three were surrounded by brilliant silver auras.
Yet beneath that dazzling radiance, none of them was enjoying the moment.
The Silver Seed stage brought a completely different kind of torment.
Their perception of their own bodies had become distorted. Sensations that should have been unmistakable were growing increasingly unreliable.
Shen Yanzhou felt as though one of his hands had been plunged into freezing water while the other was being roasted over a fire. The contradictory sensations spread through his limbs, making it difficult for him to tell whether he was freezing or burning.
His breathing grew ragged.
He clenched his teeth, desperately trying to keep his mind from unraveling.
Nearby, Chang Shiyue remained seated with her back straight, though her delicate eyebrows were tightly knitted together. Sweat trickled down her pale face, and her fingers trembled faintly against her knees.
Even with her disciplined temperament, the pain was becoming increasingly difficult to endure.
She continued to focus on her breathing, refusing to let herself lose control.
the petite young woman was suffering just as much.
Her petite body trembled as she struggled to remain seated. Her face had gone pale, and tears gathered at the corners of her eyes.
The three young people remained inside the formation, their silver auras shining brighter with every passing moment.
Outside, countless spectators watched in astonishment.
Inside, however, Shen Yanzhou, Chang Shiyue, and the petite young woman were fighting the same desperate battle.
They had reached the Silver Seed.