Would You Take Me as Your Master?

The three Cardinal Archbishops snapped out of their daze and immediately fixed their burning gazes on Li Chang'an, each looking like a lecherous old man.

"Would you be willing to join Spirit Hall Academy?"

"Would you be willing to join the Hall of Elders?"

"Would you be willing to come with me to meet the Pope?"

The three Cardinal Archbishops spoke at the same time, yet each said something different. This represented their respective positions.

One was in charge of Spirit Hall Academy, one belonged to the Hall of Elders, and one served at the Pope's side.

To be honest, Li Chang'an had not expected merely revealing his twin Martial Souls to make the three Cardinal Archbishops so excited. Still, the effect seemed pretty good. Twin Martial Souls truly came with enormous advantages.

The three Cardinal Archbishops exchanged a few looks. Then, the leader among them said to the Plain-Clothed Attendant, "Test this young friend's Soul Power first."

The Plain-Clothed Attendant naturally did not dare say anything more. He properly took out a crystal ball for testing Soul Power and gestured for Li Chang'an to place his hand on it.

As brilliant light burst from the crystal ball, Li Chang'an's Soul Power was revealed to everyone. There was no doubt about it: Level Ten, Innate Full Soul Power!

Terrifyingly powerful twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power—these two titles combined were enough to make everyone present, including the three Cardinal Archbishops, feel as though they could barely breathe.

Just as the three Cardinal Archbishops were about to fight over him, a breeze swept through the hall. Then, a dark figure suddenly appeared in its center.

He was a tall man dressed in dark clothing, ghostlike in appearance, with an aura that seemed elusive and unpredictable.

"His Holiness the Pope wishes to meet this child with twin Martial Souls. I'll take him with me. Continue with the Martial Soul Awakening."

As soon as the figure finished speaking, Li Chang'an felt himself being lifted up. The scenery around him constantly shifted, and before long, he found himself inside an even more sacred hall.

This hall was not much larger than the previous one, but the surrounding decorations, the soft red carpet beneath his feet, and the ten-meter-tall doors behind him all proclaimed its lofty status.

"Don't be nervous later. His Holiness the Pope was quite impressed when she heard that you possessed twin Martial Souls," Ghost, who had brought Li Chang'an here, reminded him from beside him.

Others might have merely been shocked that Li Chang'an possessed twin Martial Souls, but at Ghost's level, they knew much more. Twin Martial Souls represented far more than simply having one extra Martial Soul.

That was the advantage of awakening in Spirit City. As long as your talent was high enough, outstanding enough, you would immediately draw the attention of powerful figures.

Of course, Li Chang'an was the first person to attract the Pope's attention and prompt an immediate response from her.

Li Chang'an was mentally mature, so he was not particularly afraid. Still, he could not avoid feeling excited. Who would have thought that he would meet that legendary woman so soon?

Just as Li Chang'an's thoughts wandered, he suddenly heard a set of calm footsteps. Looking up, he saw a woman holding a scepter walking over from the other side of the hall.

The moment he saw her, only one sentence remained in Li Chang'an's heart: To hell with Shrek. Long live Spirit Hall!

What kind of woman was this? The solemn and luxurious purple papal robe perfectly accentuated her nobility, while her exquisitely defined features were refined to the utmost degree.

She had the face of a woman in her twenties, the charm of a woman in her thirties, and the maturity of a woman in her forties.

Her skin was delicate and flawless, as though not a single pore could be seen on her face. The moment she appeared, she naturally gave off an air of nobility. Coupled with her slightly curled hair, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Li Chang'an, whose soul was in his twenties, admitted that at this moment, he had fallen for her. Completely and utterly.

The woman leisurely walked to the papal throne and sat down. Her gemlike eyes met Li Chang'an's as he looked at her, and Bibi Dong could not help but nod lightly.

Anyone would praise beautiful things upon seeing them, and Bibi Dong was no exception. It had to be said that Li Chang'an's appearance was simply too outstanding.

"What is your name?"

Bibi Dong's ethereal yet authoritative voice rang out.

Li Chang'an naturally bowed respectfully first. Then, with an easy grace tinged with a hint of "nervousness," he replied, "Reporting to Your Holiness the Pope, my name is Li Chang'an—Chang'an as in everlasting peace."

It was the first time Bibi Dong had heard someone introduce their name like that, and she found it rather interesting. Keeping her tone as gentle as possible, she asked, "I heard that you possess twin Martial Souls. May I take a look?"

Li Chang'an obediently nodded. He first spread open his right hand, and the black Pangu Axe slowly emerged. Then he opened his left hand, and the ancient Eastern Emperor Bell gradually appeared as well.

Honestly, Li Chang'an had not expected his Martial Souls to be so powerful. The Pangu Axe and the Eastern Emperor Bell—who in Chinese mythology did not know of these two divine artifacts?

Even if he were beaten to death, Li Chang'an would never have imagined that his Martial Souls would be these two ancient divine artifacts!

As the Pangu Axe and Eastern Emperor Bell appeared, the suppressive pressure from their Martial Souls emerged as well. However, Ghost and Bibi Dong were both Titled Douluo-level experts, so they did not fear it. Still, their surprise was unavoidable.

"Ding! You showed off your Martial Souls before Bibi Dong and Ghost. Points +33."

As expected of two Titled Douluo. They gave dozens of points at a time. When he had revealed his twin Martial Souls in the previous hall, those people had only given him single-digit points.

"Twin Martial Souls, and both of extremely high quality, with entirely different focuses. Not bad!"

Bibi Dong rose from her chair and nodded in satisfaction.

Her two Martial Souls were of the same type. In comparison, Li Chang'an's two Martial Souls had even greater potential than hers.

"Can you tell me what effects your two Martial Souls have?" Bibi Dong continued, though there was now a trace of excitement in her voice.

"Reporting to Your Holiness the Pope, this axe of mine is called the Pangu Axe. It is an attack-type Martial Soul. This bell is called the Eastern Emperor Bell. It is a defense-type Martial Soul."

Following the information he had received in his mind, Li Chang'an gave a half-truthful answer.

The Pangu Axe was indeed an attack-type Martial Soul, but besides its defensive abilities, the Eastern Emperor Bell possessed another, even more terrifying ability: Shattering Space!

However, Li Chang'an did not intend to tell anyone about Shattering Space for the time being. His plan was to use that ability as a trump card!

Bibi Dong nodded. "One for offense and one for defense. Though they have no other special properties, when offense and defense are taken to their extremes, they become exceptionally terrifying. Tell me, would you be willing to take me as your master?"