Qian Family Acting Skills (Part 1)

"Finally... all three of them went down. I was just about to finish them off when your dear little sister showed up and stole my third kill..."

Night had fully fallen, and only half an hour remained before this canyon survival trial ended.

Qian Yuxi and Jin Yuetian sat at the cave entrance, recounting the details of his battle against Bing Xinwu and the three Soul Elders. Naturally, he said nothing about the Aurora Domain. In the end, he had still thoroughly looted the spoils.

"Impressive, Qian Yuxi. Yu Longsan's Martial Soul makes his defense and strength obvious. Too bad I only have two rings—I have to go all out just to break through his defenses. Without Little White Dragon's support, I really wouldn't have been able to beat him alone..."

Jin Yuetian sighed. "That only proves that the quality of your Martial Soul is far superior to theirs. With the suppression from your Soul Power and soul rings on top of that, I'm not surprised you could kill them alone."

"Mm." Qian Yuxi glanced at the sky. "It's getting late. The trial will end in another half hour. Brother Yuetian, if we head back now, it should be about time for the training to end."

Jin Yuetian nodded. He first woke Tuoba Yun, who was still cultivating, then bid Qian Yuxi farewell and headed toward the exit at the outskirts of Misty Trace Grand Canyon.

A full moon hung high in the heavens, spilling clear, gentle moonlight. A hundred people had entered at the start. By the end of this trial, how many would emerge alive?

Spirit City.

Qian Xunji could barely circulate his Soul Power now. The strength he could wield was only at the level of a rank 92 Titled Douluo, but even so, he was still the Pope of Spirit Hall.

Black mist flew in through the palace doors and condensed into a shadowy figure that knelt on one knee in the great hall.

"Greetings, His Holiness the Pope."

Qian Xunji nodded faintly and coughed. "Elder Gui, how did the investigation I assigned you go?"

Ghost Douluo bowed respectfully. "Reporting to Your Holiness, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast has indeed been sighted in the Star Dou Great Forest. There may even be a Humanoid Soul Beast!"

"Humanoid?!" Qian Xunji immediately rose to his feet, his eyes brimming with delight. "Is everything you said true?"

"I dare guarantee it with my life. There is not a word of falsehood!"

"Hahahaha... Excellent!" Qian Xunji nearly laughed his head off. "Notify the other elders at once and have them prepare. We depart for the Star Dou Great Forest in three days!"

"Yes, His Holiness the Pope!" Ghost Douluo answered and turned to leave.

After half a second of consideration, Qian Xunji still called Ghost Douluo back. "Wait. Go and have your old partner come see me immediately."

"By your command." Ghost Douluo transformed into black mist once more and vanished.

Qian Xunji took a deep breath. His heart pounded wildly, excitement nearly bursting from his chest.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast... and a Humanoid one at that. Who wouldn't covet it? Besides... he had already discussed this set of soul rings and soul bones with his old man. They were to be saved for his precious daughter.

Bibi Dong? Get lost. If she wanted them, she could kill one herself!

Whoosh, whoosh...

Golden petals drifted down as Chrysanthemum Douluo Moon Douluo appeared in the great hall, likewise kneeling on one knee.

"Greetings, His Holiness the Pope."

Qian Xunji did not waste words and went straight to the point. "How are things on Bibi Dong's side?"

"Saint... Bibi Dong's rank 90 bottleneck has already loosened. She will likely break through today." Moon Douluo reported truthfully. "But Your Holiness, do you truly intend to do this? Forgive my bluntness, but the young lady likely will not agree."

"Those who achieve great things do not fuss over trifles. It is time for Little Xue to learn to face what she will have to face in the future." Qian Xunji's expression shifted uncertainly before he finally sighed. "You may withdraw for now. In three days, there will be an important matter to handle in the hall. You and Elder Gui will both take part."

"Yes..."

Rumble—!!

A powerful fluctuation of Soul Power swept over them, making both men's expressions change drastically. They almost simultaneously rose and rushed outside. In the direction of Saintess Hall, dark-purple killing intent boiled as a dark-green pillar of light shot into the sky. The phantoms of two enormous spiders flashed past, and two shrieks echoed through half of Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong had broken through...

Rank 90, a quasi-Titled Douluo!

Pufferfish, Snake Lance, Spirit Kite, and Demon Bear, the four Titled Douluo, had all arrived as well. They watched as the pillar of light gradually faded, Saintess Hall returned to calm, and the killing intent dispersed.

"His Holiness the Pope?" Spirit Kite Douluo gave him an inquiring look.

Qian Xunji drew a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. In the end, he made up his mind. "Ghost Douluo, Moon Douluo, come with me."

The three hurried over. Inside Saintess Hall, Bibi Dong's spiritual power had already transformed after her breakthrough to Titled Douluo. The instant they entered within a hundred meters, she sensed Qian Xunji's aura.

Her eyes instantly turned bloodshot. Dark-purple killing intent rose again, and terrifying poisonous gas spread outward.

Qian Xunji neither dodged nor avoided it. The sacred power of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was the nemesis of all poisons. He directly summoned his Martial Soul and continued forward with Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo.

"Qian Xunji... what exactly do you want?!" Bibi Dong's low voice emerged from her throat.

Qian Xunji stopped, looked at his once-obedient disciple, gathered his words, and slowly said, "Dong'er..."

Boom! Boom! Boom...

"Shut up! You are not worthy of calling me that! Only Little Gang is worthy!!"

Her aura continued to erupt. The black sickle mark on Bibi Dong's forehead had begun to emit a faint glow, while Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance and released their own auras, suppressing Bibi Dong once more.

That useless Yu Xiaogang again...

Qian Xunji sneered inwardly, but did not reveal the slightest hint of it. He continued in an unhurried voice, "All right, Dong'er. Then what if I let you see that Yu Xiaogang?"

At those words, Bibi Dong's aura immediately receded somewhat. She said in astonishment, "Really?!"

"A ruler does not jest." Qian Xunji promised. "And I have already persuaded him as well. As long as you agree not to betray Spirit Hall again, I will allow the two of you to be together. How about it?"

"You..." Bibi Dong was already wavering. Given what she knew of Qian Xunji, how could he possibly let her and Little Gang off so easily?

Qian Xunji chuckled. "Does my disciple not trust her teacher? Fair enough. After all, I did leave you with a rather poor impression. How about this? Come to Pope's Palace in half an hour. I guarantee that you will see Yu Xiaogang."

"...Fine, Qian Xunji. I'll trust you one more time! If you dare deceive me again..."

Perhaps the news about the Master had given Bibi Dong courage, because she agreed just like that.

After leaving, Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo returned to Pope's Palace, while Qian Xunji went directly back to Worship Hall and entered that secret chamber once more.

Golden light flickered faintly. A middle-aged man in a black scholar's robe stood before a mirror, muttering to himself. Then Qian Xunji's voice emerged from the void.

"Go. See her in an hour. Also, I will tell you everything..."

"Mm, yes! Your Hol... His Holiness the Pope."