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In the Spirit Hall City, within the Shrine Hall, lies the true foundation of the Spirit Hall. Here, the lowest-ranked Title Douluo is a 95th-level Super Douluo, and at the pinnacle of all envoys stands the Great Envoy—the revered 99th-level Angelic Douluo, Qian Daoliu, known as the "Invincible of the Sky."
The Shrine Hall not only serves as the sanctuary for these powerful Title Douluos but also houses the Angel God worshipped by the Spirit Hall.
Beneath the statue of the Angel God, an elderly man knelt on both knees, praying earnestly. Clearly, he was a devout believer.
Thump, thump, thump.
Steady footsteps echoed through the empty Shrine Hall. Qian Xunji, clad in his opulent Pope's robes, stood gravely behind Qian Dao Liu, silent for a moment.
After a while, Qian Daoliu opened his eyes and rose to his feet, asking simply:
"What is it?"
"Father, an unknown 98th-level Title Douluo has appeared on the continent. His soul ring configuration consists of six black rings and three red ones."
Suddenly, the previously tranquil Shrine Hall became suffused with an oppressive surge of soul power. Even Qian Xunji, with his current cultivation level of 95th rank, felt as though he were struggling to breathe.
"What are the details?"
Only then did the pressure dissipate. Suppressing the trembling in his heart, Qian Xunji hurriedly replied:
"He calls himself the Tian Xing Douluo and claims to be planning to retire peacefully at the newly established Tian Xing Academy. Though he did not reveal his form, his voice sounded aged, and he was forced to appear after being disturbed by the Twin Stars of Hao Tian. According to our spies, this Tian Xing Douluo's ninth soul ring corresponds to a spirit beast with 300,000 years of cultivation."
The hall fell into silence once more. After a pause, Qian Dao Liu finally spoke:
"A ferocious beast with 300,000 years of cultivation is no easy prey. Moreover, I've never heard of his title before, so he likely doesn't hail from any major faction. The only possibility is that he underwent a divine trial like me—but failed.
That god must be merciful indeed—failure in a divine trial usually means death, yet he still lives."
Qian Daoliu couldn't help but recall his youthful experiences on the Sea God Island. Not all gods were as generous as the Sea God.
The divine trial of the Angel God could only be undertaken by each generation's High Priest. His son had no qualifications to undergo the Angel God's trial to gain rewards or possess soul rings beyond their natural limits.
Otherwise, in the original story, Tang Hao—a freshly minted Title Douluo—wouldn't have been able to severely injure him.
Qian Dao Liu's thoughts churned further.
"A failure of the divine trial is merely clinging to life and poses no real threat. However, we can test what kind of divine trial he endured. In the future, this might provide another path to godhood for the younger generation.
But remember—do not provoke him. A 98th-level Title Douluo fighting with everything they've got can even wound me."
Upon hearing this, Qian Xunji's heart raced with excitement. Becoming a god was the ultimate dream of nearly every soul master. Yet, reflecting on his own aptitude, which clearly fell short of such aspirations, his heart sank with bitterness.
"Yes, Father."
As Qian Xunji prepared to leave, Qian Dao Liu's voice rang out once more behind him:
"Xunji, you're no longer young. Hurry up and find a woman from the clan to marry. I'm waiting for a grandchild! Who knows? Perhaps my grandson will possess the potential to become a god!"
Qian Xunji, now middle-aged, flushed with embarrassment but dared not defy his father. He could only stammer in agreement.
What about Bibi Dong? At this point, she was the epitome of a perfect saintess—diligently cultivating, faithfully executing missions, and carefully maintaining her image. If Qian Xunji dared to use such reckless methods to claim her body, Qian Daoliu would surely execute him without hesitation. The Angel God held the divine duty of judgment, and the angelic race, with its psychological aversion to filth, would eliminate such a disgraceful descendant even if others didn't act first.
In the original story, the reason Qian Daoliu refrained from taking action against Bibi Dong was largely because she had already betrayed the Spirit Hall due to her love-struck foolishness, essentially becoming an enemy. Any method used against enemies could be justified. Later, she became the mother of Qian Renxue, the future Angel God. As the mother of a god, Qian Daoliu naturally hesitated to harm her; otherwise, Qian Renxue's life would be incomplete, and she'd fail the divine trial during the questioning of her heart.
Moreover, let's face it—beauty isn't rare. Among every 50 girls, there's bound to be one who stands out. With a vast population base, stunning beauties are abundant. With Qian Xunji's status, he could easily obtain any beauty he desired.
Why obsess over Bibi Dong, an S-tier beauty with a curvaceous figure?
At this moment, Ye Wen remained blissfully unaware that he had narrowly escaped Qian Daoliu's wrath. Although his alternate persona was originally designed as a precaution against Qian Daoliu.
The second year of admissions for the Tian Xing Academy was about to begin, and Ye Wen was busy preparing for it.
Due to the incident with the Twin Stars of Hao Tian, the Tian Xing Academy had become the hottest topic on the continent. This year's enrollment was expected to far exceed last year's numbers.
Having learned from the previous failure of recruiting unique martial souls, Ye Wen reformed the admissions process for exceptional talents.
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**Do you want to become a Soul Sage, Soul Douluo, or Title Douluo?
If so, come join us.
Here, we offer all the resources a soul master could desire. As long as your willpower is strong enough, even a mutated martial soul won't hold you back.
Come enroll in the Tian Xing Academy's Hidden Dragon Assembly.
If you secure a spot in the top ten, you'll have the chance to change your fate entirely, become a favored child of heaven, and earn the honor of studying under the principal, bringing pride to your entire family.
**Eligibility:** Under 16 years old, soul power below level 20.**
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The tone was highly persuasive. Any passionate youth or ambitious soul master with dreams for their future would surely rush to apply.
However, this also sparked jealousy among many geniuses. They coveted such resources too—no one ever complained about having too much.
Meanwhile, Director Lu Feng and Dugu Bo, who had fully recovered from their battle with the Tang brothers, had now entered the inner circle of Ye Wen's trusted relationships.
Lu Feng's martial soul, the Tai Pan Rock Python, inherently possessed dragon lineage and was aligned with earth elements, making it exceptionally compatible with the essence of the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd in Ye Wen's possession.
With the infusion of this essence, Lu Feng's martial soul evolved dramatically, sprouting claws and dragon horns, transforming into a dragon-type martial soul.
Initially dismissive, Lu Feng was astonished by the evolution of his martial soul and the apparent increase in his physical limits.
"From now on, my martial soul shall be called the Tai Pan Dragon Python! Hahaha!"
Dugu Bo, having already undergone one evolution of his martial soul, wasn't envious. The Tai Pan Dragon Python was on par with his Jade Phosphorous Snake Emperor.
For the Old Poison Master, Ye Wen didn't have any suitable immortal herb essences to offer. Instead, he crafted a bottle of perfume using the essence of the Elegant Begonia Immortal Herb.
"Old Poison Master, spray this on yourself during battles. That way, you won't need to worry about snake venom entering your body."
Though Dugu Bo appeared somewhat effeminate, he was truly a man of integrity. Initially disdainful of receiving perfume, he was pleasantly surprised by its remarkable effects and happily accepted it.
However, one could only say that the Old Poison Master had a quirky imagination—he even began spraying it on himself during dangerous alchemical experiments.
Still, it wasn't exactly wasteful. After all, in the original story, Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan hesitated to join Tang San's recruitment due to being poisoned during alchemy.
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