Light Feather Douluo's arrow pierced straight through his entire body, the lingering force shattering his internal organs. Even though the Wolf Emperor was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, he could not remain standing after such a blow.
"Despicable humans."
The Wolf Emperor crashed to the ground, and Mighty Lion Douluo immediately broke all four of his limbs and smashed apart his fang-filled mouth as well.
"Young Master, it's ready. Kill this beast yourself!"
Mighty Lion Douluo, transformed into a fire lion, pinned the Wolf Emperor beneath his foot. The Wolf Emperor had nearly been beaten into a mound of mangled flesh.
"Alright."
Qian Xunfeng condensed the Judgment Spear in his hand as his eighth Soul Ring appeared.
Holding nothing back, the eight wings behind him transformed directly into pure golden Powers.
"Eighth Spirit Ability: Sacred Judgment!"
He drove the spear down, and the Wolf Emperor's head exploded under the tremendous impact. A blood-red Soul Ring rose from its corpse.
Then, a dazzling golden light flickered from the Wolf Emperor's body.
"A Soul Bone? And a torso bone!"
As he took out the Soul Bone, Qian Xunfeng's eyes lit up. Among Soul Bones, aside from External Soul Bones and skull bones, torso bones were the rarest. And since it had come from the Wolf Emperor, the Soul Ability it produced certainly would not be weak.
"Young Master, let's clear out the wolf pack first, then absorb the Soul Ring."
At that moment, the Extreme Flame Swift Wolf pack was desperately trying to break out. Qian Xunfeng immediately branded an Angel Mark onto one ninety-thousand-year Extreme Flame Swift Wolf.
He then waved his hand. "Alright, let these beasts leave. I planted a mark on that ninety-thousand-year Wolf King. It won't be too late to kill it once it breaks through to a hundred thousand years."
Before long, that Wolf King led the Extreme Flame Swift Wolves into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, vanishing from sight in moments.
"Two Elders, guard me."
Qian Xunfeng drew the Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring over and finally placed it around himself.
He did not intend to absorb the Soul Bone yet. After all, a Soul Ring would only remain for two hours. If absorbing the Soul Bone delayed him, the loss would be enormous.
As the Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring continued to circle around Qian Xunfeng, it was suddenly restrained and merged into his body.
Half an hour later, Qian Xunfeng slowly opened his eyes. His golden pupils radiated an incomparably noble aura. A diamond-shaped golden mark suddenly appeared on his forehead, and a soul-stirring pressure spread from his body.
Qian Xunfeng said nothing. Instead, he sat down to meditate once more, and his Divine Sense was suddenly dragged into a void.
"Inheritance of the God of Order: First Trial—break through to Titled Douluo. Completed."
"Reward: The lifespan of all Soul Rings increases by ten thousand years. Authority of the God of Order unlocked by 5%."
Hearing the voice echoing through the void, Qian Xunfeng suddenly felt a flood of mysterious information pour into his mind.
"Was I directly admitted as a God King?"
Qian Xunfeng touched his head in disbelief.
Originally, he had planned to visit several Divine Throne inheritance sites and see whether he could obtain a Divine Throne or something.
Yet that mysterious information from before—God Realm Order itself—had directly handed Authority to him and even automatically created the God of Order position.
For example, others were rewarded with Divine Throne affinity, but Order directly rewarded him with Authority, because he was the first God of Order.
Moreover, if he failed a trial, he could take it again and refresh the Divine Examination until he passed. Even if he died midway, he would be resurrected under the workings of Order.
As long as Order remained, he would not die!
"Wonderful!"
Qian Xunfeng slapped his thigh excitedly. The concern he had always had about dying was completely gone.
Before Qian Xunfeng could finish celebrating, an emotionless voice sounded beside his ear.
"Second Order God Trial: Break through to level ninety-five within two years."
"That won't be difficult."
Qian Xunfeng's heart brimmed with ambition. Now that he had broken through to Titled Douluo, it was time to take over as Pope and begin transforming Douluo Continent into Qian Family Continent.
If Buddha Tang could do it, then so could he.
As his consciousness returned, the unfamiliar yet sacred aura around Qian Xunfeng grew even stronger, to the point that even Mighty Lion and Light Feather, both level ninety-six Titled Douluo, felt their hearts tremble.
Around Qian Xunfeng, nine Soul Rings—Six Black Three Red—shone brilliantly. The two Elders who had stepped forward to congratulate him froze on the spot.
They had only ever seen such a Soul Ring configuration on the Pope, and Qian Xunfeng's Soul Rings were even more terrifying than the Pope's.
"Young Master, what is going on?"
Mighty Lion Douluo pointed at Qian Xunfeng's Soul Rings with a trembling hand.
"I just caught the attention of a god. After passing the Divine Examination, all their lifespans increased by ten thousand years."
Qian Xunfeng had not become a god yet. He could only say that he had gained a god's favor, though it was close enough.
"So that's how it is. Congratulations, Young Master, on gaining a god's favor."
Mighty Lion and Light Feather Douluo looked at him fervently. They had long heard the Pope say, "My son Xunfeng has the potential to become a god."
Now, it was clear that he truly had such potential. With this, Spirit Hall effectively had the protection of two gods. Across the entire continent, who else could receive the protection of two gods? Obtaining the protection of even one would be difficult enough.
"I'll still need the two Elders to guard me. I'll refine this Soul Bone first."
Qian Xunfeng took out the Hundred-Thousand-Year Extreme Flame Swift Wolf Torso Bone. Without saying anything more, he crossed his legs and prepared to absorb the torso bone as quickly as possible.
As a first-generation god, he would need to forge his own divine armor. In the future, he would inevitably have to hunt Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, so he might as well reserve Xiao Wu's family of four Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in advance.
Mighty Lion and Light Feather Douluo stood tightly around Qian Xunfeng, while the surrounding Soul Hunting Team carefully monitored every movement within a hundred meters.
As Qian Xunfeng continuously guided it, the torso bone slowly merged into his body, releasing waves of blazing crimson radiance.
By midmorning, Qian Xunfeng's aura gradually stabilized. With a single punch, he stirred the Soul Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest into unrest.
"Level ninety-two immediately after entering the Title realm."
After absorbing the Soul Bone, Qian Xunfeng's Soul Power Level rose by another level. It had also granted him two Soul Abilities, one offensive and one supportive.
"Sacred Flame Domain, Bone Binding Flame."
Sacred Flame Domain could increase fire damage by 100%. Bone Binding Flame could imbue every attack with fire attributes, continuously corroding and burning the opponent's Soul Power. Without prompt treatment, their Soul Power would burn out completely, turning them into ashes.
"Thank you, two Elders."
Qian Xunfeng rose to his feet and thanked them.
"Young Master, there's no need for such words. This is what we should do."
Mighty Lion Douluo laughed heartily before saying, "Young Master, now that everything is settled, let's return to Spirit Hall first, lest His Holiness the Pope worry."
"Fine."
Besides, he was absolutely confident that he could persuade the old man to send people to help him search for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
After returning to Spirit Hall, Qian Xunfeng hurried to the Pope's Palace and explained his gains from this trip, as well as the Divine Throne, to Qian Daoliu after embellishing the details somewhat.
"A Divine Throne!"
After hearing everything, Qian Daoliu took a long while to recover. But when he thought of their Divine Ancestor, he accepted it. Looking at Qian Xunfeng, he said with satisfaction, "Feng'er, you are very impressive. It is time for you to take over the position of Pope."
"Tomorrow. Prepare yourself tomorrow and ascend as Pope."
He had been Pope for decades and was already tired of it. Now that he had a successor, it was time to enjoy his retirement.
"Alright."
Qian Xunfeng made no promises, because as long as he lived, he would ensure that Spirit Hall illuminated the whole of Douluo Continent and became its beacon.
For example, Spirit Hall's policies toward commoners needed to change. Awakening martial spirits for free was a thankless task; those commoners would not remember Spirit Hall's kindness. It would be better for each village to pay ten Gold Soul Coins every six years, while allowing Spirit Masters loyal to Spirit Hall to earn some extra money.
At present, commoners were still most loyal to the Heaven Dou Empire and were not particularly loyal to Spirit Hall. Spirit Hall had helped them too much, yet the fighting strength converted for Spirit Hall was negligible.
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