However, these rules are not absolutely fixed; there is also the possibility of Spirit mutation during awakening.
Sometimes, even if the parents' Spirits are not outstanding, a child might awaken an extremely rare or powerful Spirit. This kind of mutation often brings unexpected surprises to Spirit Masters.
Spirit mutations generally occur in two directions: for the better or for the worse. However, most mutations tend towards the worse, with only a very small portion mutating for the better or resulting in an equivalent change.
Take Shui Bing'er from our class, for example. Both of her parents have bird-type Spirits. Her Spirit mutated, but it wasn't a pure-blood Phoenix, so her innate spirit power was only 9.5 ranks.
After discussing the origin of Spirits, let's delve into their classification. Spirits can broadly be divided into two major categories: Tool Spirit and Beast Spirit.
Among them, Tool Spirit can be further subdivided into weapon-type, plant-type, elemental-type, and ordinary-type like farm tools and books. Beast Spirit, on the other hand, includes animal-type, avian-type, insect-type, and some powerful divine beast species.
Of course, it's important to note that Body Spirits are not included in the above classifications.
Next, let's understand the differences between various innate spirit power levels. A Spirit Master's innate spirit power level largely determines their future cultivation potential.
Those with innate spirit power below rank one are considered to have a waste Spirit, and we won't discuss them further. Those with innate spirit power between rank one and three fall into the category of ordinary Spirit Masters.
Although they are relatively common among Spirit Masters, they are still highly respected on the continent for a simple reason: only one Spirit Master is produced for every hundred awakenings each year.
Therefore, simply being able to become a Spirit Master means you are already very fortunate and have the qualification to step into the Spirit Master World. Most of these Spirit Masters, if they cultivate diligently, can reach around rank 40 in the future, and 70% of the Spirit Masters on the continent belong to this level.
Innate spirit power reaching between rank four and six can be called genius. If they cultivate diligently, they all have the potential to become powerhouses of rank 50 to 70.
If they have the opportunity, they might even break through rank 70 and become Spirit Saint powerhouses. This type of Spirit Master, when traveling on the continent, will be highly respected wherever they go.
Innate spirit power reaching rank 7 to 9 indicates true high-level geniuses.
The outstanding ones among them can even break through to rank 90 and become Titled Douluo, or even reach rank 95 and become Super Douluo. Therefore, these Spirit Masters will become targets of various Sects and forces vying for their allegiance. After entering a Sect, they will be vigorously cultivated by the Sect and will become the pillars and foundation of the Sect in the future.
As for those with innate full spirit power of rank 10, they are exceptionally gifted and one in a million. As long as they strive tirelessly on their cultivation path and do not suffer an untimely demise, their future achievements are absolutely limitless.
At the very least, their strength will not be lower than rank 95, and they might even break through to rank 99, becoming the legendary Limit Douluo, standing at the pinnacle of the continent and becoming supreme powerhouses. At that time, they will be revered and respected by countless people, becoming the focus of everyone's attention.
And these individuals, without exception, will become the true power holders in a super-large force, controlling immense power and resources.
Next, let's talk about the titles of different-ranked Spirit Masters. Those who have just awakened their Spirit but have not yet obtained a spirit ring, below rank 10, are usually referred to as Spirit Scholars.
And when a Spirit Scholar's rank reaches 10 and they obtain a spirit ring, they become a Spirit Master.
When spirit power reaches rank 20, if a spirit ring has not yet been obtained, we still call them Spirit Masters; only after obtaining a spirit ring will the title change. By analogy, for every 10 ranks increased, a Spirit Master will have a new title.
These titles are: Spirit Scholar, Spirit Master, Spirit Grandmaster, Spirit Elder, Spirit Ancestor, Spirit King, Spirit Emperor, Spirit Saint, Spirit Douluo, Titled Douluo. Each title represents an important stage in a Spirit Master's cultivation path and is a manifestation of their strength.
Regarding the choice of a Spirit Master's professional direction, under normal circumstances, everyone will make a decision based on the characteristics of their own Spirit. After all, different Spirits have different advantages in different professional directions.
The professional directions for Spirit Masters can broadly be divided into four major categories: attack system, control system, agility-attack system, and support system.
attack system Spirit Masters are known for their powerful offensive capabilities, and their Spirits often possess strong physical or elemental damage abilities.
control system Spirit Masters, on the other hand, are skilled at manipulating the battlefield, restricting enemy movements through various skills.
agility-attack system Spirit Masters are characterized by speed and agility, able to quickly move through the battlefield and deliver a fatal blow to enemies.
support system Spirit Masters are primarily responsible for providing various buff effects to their teammates, enhancing the overall strength of the team.
However, there are exceptions to everything, just like Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix Spirit. It not only possesses powerful offensive capabilities but also has quite excellent control abilities.
This special Spirit allows Shui Bing'er to be flexible and versatile in combat, bringing unexpected pressure to her opponents.
The teacher patiently explained all this knowledge about Spirit Masters, and the students listened with great interest, gaining a deeper understanding of the Spirit Master profession. Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, a morning was over.
At noon, Third Aunt took us to the cafeteria to eat. She is a very thoughtful person; knowing what we liked to eat, she specifically ordered many of our favorite foods.
Everyone sat around, enjoying the delicious food and chatting happily, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
After lunch and a short break, we were going to start cultivating in the afternoon. This was an important moment for improving our strength, and everyone was full of anticipation and drive.
The afternoon sun filtered through the metasequoia forest, casting shimmering golden fragments on the lake. That boundless lake was not naturally formed but was a gigantic simulated cultivation ground constructed by the academy, using spirit power to draw on underground water veins.
From afar, dozens of cyan floating platforms hovered above the clear blue waves. The edges of each platform were carved with flowing water-patterned runes—these were the academy's specially made "Water Gathering Arrays," capable of increasing water element concentration by more than 2 times.
"The floating platforms for the junior area are on the west side; pay attention to the spirit power guide lines underfoot," Teacher Lin's voice came.
At this moment, the lake surface was already bustling. On the small floating platforms in the junior area, younger students were conducting basic cultivation.
Some clasped their hands together to condense water spheres, which glowed with a crystalline luster as they spun in their palms. Others drew water currents to form water rings around their floating platforms, with condensed water droplets on the ring walls refracting rainbows.
A boy closest to us was trying to condense a water current into an ice needle at his fingertips, but due to insufficient control, it shattered into splashes with a "pop," making the girl next to him giggle.
"Sit cross-legged and feel the pull of the water elements," Teacher Lin walked to the center of our floating platform, tapping his fingertip on the center of the rune on the platform surface.
Instantly, a half-person-high water curtain surged around the floating platform, forming a cultivation barrier that isolated the outside World.
As Sister Bing'er sat down, a faint chill emanated from her body. The water element particles in her palm condensed even faster than others, forming a small ice crystal lotus that spun at her fingertips.
"Good, the Ice Phoenix Spirit indeed has a special affinity for water elements," Teacher Lin nodded approvingly, then turned to me, "Although your Qingping Sword is not purely water-attributed, its sword intent shares common ground with the 'softness overcomes hardness' principle of water. Try to integrate your spirit power into the water elements and feel their flow patterns."
Ling Yun closed his eyes and circulated his spirit power according to the Azure Lotus Sword Art. When his consciousness sank into his dantian, he could clearly "hear" the whispers of the water elements—they were like countless tiny silver fish, surging towards the floating platform under the guidance of the Water Gathering Array.
Ling Yun tried to extend his fingertip, a wisp of spirit power probing into the water current, and immediately felt the water's resilience and change: it could bind like silk and cut like a sharp blade.
Suddenly, the water elements at his fingertip condensed sharply, unconsciously mimicking the sword intent of a sudden green flash. An extremely thin stream of water "whooshed" towards the water curtain, leaving a fleeting water mark on it.
"Oh?" Teacher Lin let out a soft exclamation, "It seems your Spirit has already begun to resonate with the water elements."
"Remember, water elements are everywhere; the simulated field merely amplifies this affinity," Teacher Lin's voice came.