Cultivation

Although his younger brother had told him that the Pope was kind and that he only needed to treat her like family.

He was still nervous every time he saw her, though it was better now.

The first time they met, he had only dared to kneel on the ground, not even daring to raise his head.

She was the Pope. Even an ordinary bishop had seemed like an extraordinary figure to him.

Being here was less comfortable than forging iron in his own Blacksmith Shop.

"It's actually a Tenfold Gravity Mimetic Cultivation Array, and it even has a Soul Power condensation effect. Activating this even once must cost a fortune."

Demon Subduing Douluo recognized the value of the massive array at a glance. It was no longer something that could be measured in Gold Soul Coins.

"Mm, tenfold gravity!"

Demon Subduing Douluo's scrutinizing expression instantly changed.

Even a Soul King could not cultivate under this gravity.

What kind of monster was this?

Thousand Jun Douluo said nothing from the side, merely watching Ye Xiaobao within the array with uncertainty and surprise.

Both of them clearly remembered that Bibi Dong's second disciple had only just awakened his Martial Soul.

How could he possibly cultivate within a Tenfold Gravity Mimetic Cultivation Array?

"You two Enshrined may not know this, but some time ago, I brought Xiaobao to the Star Dou Great Forest. Xiaobao accidentally consumed a divine herb, greatly strengthening his body. In terms of physical strength alone, he is now no weaker than a Battle Soul King,"

After saying that, Bibi Dong added,

"His Soul Power has also reached level thirty-two, and even his Martial Soul has mutated. However, I do not understand staff-type Martial Souls, so he has not yet obtained his Soul Ring."

"That is why I invited you two Enshrined to offer him some guidance."

Bibi Dong explained patiently. Since she was asking for help, she had to show the proper attitude.

Thousand Jun and Demon Subduing Douluo exchanged a glance and accepted the explanation.

Otherwise, they truly could not accept that a youth who had only just awakened his Martial Soul could be this strong.

They also understood that no matter what, Bibi Dong would never give up such a genius.

After Bibi Dong finished explaining, she said nothing more.

The three of them quietly waited for Ye Xiaobao to finish cultivating.

Bibi Dong and Ye Xiaobao had discussed this explanation beforehand. Otherwise, Ye Xiaobao's Soul Rings would be far too shocking.

After Ye Xiaobao finished cultivating, he felt that his Soul Power had increased again.

The tremendous pressure brought by the tenfold gravity not only accelerated the circulation of his Soul Power, but also increased it by a greater amount.

It was just that under such gravity, he could only perform simple movements and cultivate.

However, perhaps because of the uniqueness of his Martial Soul.

He had recently discovered that every time he cultivated, a large portion of his Soul Power would be absorbed by the Great Sage Equal to Heaven Martial Soul.

As a result, his already slowly growing Soul Power had become even slower to improve.

Bearing the pressure, he slowly walked out of the array step by step.

The moment he emerged, his body immediately felt light, as if he could fly.

That felt incredible!

Then he saw Bibi Dong and the two Enshrined.

He had not expected Bibi Dong to truly invite these two. She and the Worship Hall had always been like fire and water.

He just did not know what price she had paid.

In his previous life, Ye Xiaobao had been an orphan, with few people who truly cared for him. Now, he had a teacher who was willing to think of him.

He was deeply moved, but when he thought of Bibi Dong's fate...

He walked over step by step and bowed to Bibi Dong.

"Teacher."

After Bibi Dong responded, she turned and introduced them.

"This is the Sixth Enshrined of the Worship Hall, Thousand Jun Douluo."

"This is the Seventh Enshrined of the Worship Hall, Demon Subduing Douluo."

Ye Xiaobao greeted them one by one.

"This is my second disciple, Ye Xiaobao."

Thousand Jun and Demon Subduing Douluo both smiled politely.

After all, such a genius would surely become one of Spirit Hall's greatest experts in the future.

They sincerely hoped that Spirit Hall would produce more and more geniuses.

"This time, Teacher invited these two Enshrined for you. Their Martial Souls are both top-tier staff-type Martial Souls, the Coiled Dragon Cudgel. I hope you will study diligently under them."

Ye Xiaobao hurriedly agreed.

Having Peak Douluos guide him right after awakening his Martial Soul was naturally an opportunity he could not waste.

Demon Subduing Douluo looked at Ye Xiaobao, his heart moved by the boy's talent.

"Your Holiness, why not let this boy take me as his teacher as well? What do you think?"

Bibi Dong merely glanced at Demon Subduing without replying, then left directly. Trying to steal her disciple? Dream on.

Ye Xiaobao looked up at the sky, pretending he had not heard anything.

Seeing that there was no chance, Demon Subduing Douluo felt somewhat awkward. Once Bibi Dong had gone far away, he shouted,

"Kid, show me your Martial Soul."

The moment Ye Xiaobao heard that, he summoned the Golden Cudgel into his hand.

Demon Subduing Douluo hurried forward to examine it closely. Even he was deeply shocked by the Golden Cudgel's extraordinary nature.

However, as the substitute teacher brought here to instruct the boy, he could not let the boy look down on him. He lightly coughed and said,

"The strength of a Tool Martial Soul is not only closely related to the quality of the Martial Soul itself. It must also have a combat technique suited to it."

"Why is the Haotian Hammer known as the number one Tool Martial Soul? It is not merely because of its exceptional weight, but because generations of people continuously researched hammer techniques suited to it, creating the reputation of the continent's number one Tool Martial Soul."

Thousand Jun Douluo nodded in agreement and added,

"Back then, Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect was known alongside Eldest Brother as the Twin Mountains. His Martial Soul was the Haotian Hammer. In terms of Martial Souls alone, Eldest Brother's Angel Martial Soul was far superior to the Haotian Hammer. Yet against Tang Chen, even he could not claim victory easily."

Ye Xiaobao knew well how to please teachers. He looked at the two with a face full of admiration, though he secretly wanted to laugh.

Could not claim victory easily? As I recall, wasn't Tang Chen slightly stronger...

Still, combat techniques were indeed what he needed most right now.

He vaguely remembered that Tang Hao had relied on Ring Explosion and the Great Sumeru Hammer to fight above his level as easily as drinking water.

"Really? Then can the two Enshrined teach me combat techniques? Once I learn them, I want to become as strong as you two Enshrined!" Ye Xiaobao tried his best to make himself look like a well-behaved child who worshipped the strong.

Thousand Jun and Demon Subduing Douluo were quite pleased by Ye Xiaobao's admiring little eyes.

From the bottom of their hearts, they felt that this child had promise.

Children's eyes did not lie.

"Good. The two of us will certainly teach you everything we know. However, I still hope that you can create combat techniques suited to your own Martial Soul."

"Now, let us first test your Martial Soul!"

As he spoke, he revealed his own Martial Soul—the Coiled Dragon Cudgel!

The middle of the Coiled Dragon Cudgel was black, while both ends were golden. Dragons were carved at both ends, and in appearance, it looked extremely similar to the Golden Cudgel.

Demon Subduing Douluo spun the cudgel in his right hand, then crooked a finger at Ye Xiaobao with his left.

Ye Xiaobao did not waste words. He directly swung the Golden Cudgel and charged forward.

After blocking once, Demon Subduing Douluo commented,

"Not bad. Your strength is decent, but that is not how a staff Martial Soul is used."

Watching Ye Xiaobao swing at him again, Demon Subduing Douluo smiled disdainfully.

He casually deflected the attack with the Coiled Dragon Cudgel, dispersing its force. The cudgel was already pressed against Ye Xiaobao's throat.

Ye Xiaobao could feel that Demon Subduing Douluo had barely used any strength just now. It had been purely technique.

His heart itched with anticipation. He wanted to learn those moves immediately.