In cultivation novels, the awakening of spiritual roots meant that a cultivator's spiritual potential began to awaken and realize that they had the ability to cultivate. Under normal circumstances, the awakening of spiritual roots required special tests and guidance in the process of cultivation, or through specific rituals and spiritual artifacts. The process of spirit root awakening was usually a long and arduous process. Cultivators needed to constantly cultivate to improve their cultivation and realm, while constantly exploring the mysteries of their hearts and the nature of their spirit root. In this process, they would experience various tests and challenges such as the awakening of spiritual power, the awakening of spiritual veins, the awakening of spiritual consciousness, and so on until they finally realized that their spiritual roots had awakened, grasped the true meaning of cultivation, and became true cultivators. There were many ways to trigger the awakening of spiritual roots. Some cultivators would receive guidance and hints from the gods during the process of cultivation. Some cultivators would stimulate their spiritual roots through special rituals and artifacts. Some cultivators might be born with talent and spiritual potential and could awaken their spiritual roots without special guidance.