Sign In at Papal Hall

Chapter 49: Sign In at Papal Hall

The distance from the Training Camp to Papal Hall was not actually very far!

But arriving there in a short time was still difficult.

Papal Hall stood in the center of Spirit City, while the Training Camp was outside the city. The journey between them spanned more than fifty li, so the five of them had boarded a carriage early in the morning.

At the carriage's speed, they could reach Papal Hall before noon.

Two hours passed, and by a little after ten in the morning, the five of them finally arrived outside Papal Hall.

Papal Hall was heavily guarded. The five had gotten out of the carriage from quite far away and walked for a long time before arriving. Otherwise, they could have gotten there even sooner.

Without the Pope's orders, they naturally could not barge in. They first had to report to the city guards, who would relay the message to the Pope. Only with the Pope's permission could they enter Papal Hall.

So, they could only wait outside the hall, awaiting word from Bibi Dong.

Papal Hall was enormous and magnificently lavish, surpassing every building Lu Yuan had ever seen. Even with Lu Yuan's composure, he could not help but lose himself for a moment at the sight of such a grand Papal Hall.

Lin Feng, Yan Xiang, and the others beside him were even worse. Their eyes were wide open, like country bumpkins who had never seen the world.

Inside Papal Hall, Bibi Dong was discussing matters with the bishops and elders!

"Yue Guan, how has the matter of the Evil Soul Masters been handled?" Bibi Dong asked. She still harbored a deep hatred for the Evil Soul Masters who had massacred Fengming Village.

"Reporting to Your Holiness, they have all been dealt with. The Soul Douluo Evil Soul Master who led them has been executed on the spot by this subordinate. The remaining Evil Soul Master remnants have also been wiped out completely, leaving none alive!" Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a slight bow.

"Well done!" Bibi Dong's voice was clear yet authoritative. "Make this matter public, so the world will know the consequences of provoking our Spirit Hall!"

"Yes, Your Holiness!" The bishops and elders answered in unison.

"Mm. That will be all. You may withdraw first," Bibi Dong said.

"Yes, this subordinate takes his leave!" The bishops departed one after another, leaving only Bibi Dong, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo in Papal Hall.

"Report!" Not long after the bishops left, a knight rushed into the hall and dropped to one knee.

"Reporting to Your Holiness, Instructor Chris of the Genius Training Camp has arrived outside the hall with four Training Camp students, awaiting Your Holiness's summons!"

"Oh, they're here?" Bibi Dong murmured. "Summon them!"

"Yes!" The knight ran toward the entrance, his voice ringing out. "By order of His Holiness, Chris and the others are summoned for an audience!"

"Your Holiness, what is this about?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked.

"Do you remember the young man who stepped forward in Fengming Village?" Bibi Dong said calmly.

"I remember!" Chrysanthemum Douluo replied. "This subordinate recalls that his Martial Soul seemed to be the legendary Golden Dragon, an exceptional beast Martial Soul!"

"That's right!" Bibi Dong nodded slightly. "I sent this Lu Yuan to the Genius Training Camp before. Three months have passed, and he has won the Training Camp championship. He is indeed a capable child."

"So that's how it is!" Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly understood. He remembered Bibi Dong's arrangement. Back then, she had seemed to say that if Lu Yuan could win the championship, she would accept him as her disciple.

Then did that mean Lu Yuan was about to become Your Holiness's second disciple?

Thinking of this, Chrysanthemum Douluo could not help but grow interested. He had yet to meet this Lu Yuan, so he wanted to see what was so special about him.

After receiving Bibi Dong's summons, Lu Yuan and the others headed toward Papal Hall.

After climbing the tall, lengthy staircase, they finally stepped into Papal Hall.

Just as Lu Yuan entered Papal Hall, the system's voice rang out in his mind: "Papal Hall reached. Sign-in initiated. Sign-in duration: five minutes. Timer begins now!"

"Phew!" Hearing that long-absent voice, Lu Yuan could not help but feel invigorated.

"Greetings, Your Holiness!" Following Chris's lead, all five of them dropped to one knee. Formalities could not be neglected!

"Rise!" Bibi Dong's calm voice sounded.

"Thank you, Your Holiness!"

"Chris, are these the top four from this year's selection tournament?" Bibi Dong asked.

"Yes, Your Holiness!" Chris answered respectfully.

"Which one of you is Lu Yuan?" Bibi Dong asked.

"Reporting to Your Holiness, this child is Lu Yuan!" Chris said, pointing at Lu Yuan.

"So you are the champion of this year's selection tournament? You truly are extraordinary!" A faint smile appeared on Bibi Dong's face, and her voice softened considerably.

"Thank you for Your Holiness's praise. This one does not deserve it!" Lu Yuan said with a slight bow.

"Hehe!" Bibi Dong gave a crisp, pleasant laugh. A faint smile rested on her stunning face as she said, "What an interesting little fellow. I already know about what happened in Fengming Village. Thank you."

"It was simply my duty!" Lu Yuan replied.

Bibi Dong gave Lu Yuan a deep look. Her gaze shifted toward Lin Feng and the other three as she said, "Since the three of you made it into the top four, you are qualified to join Papal Hall as well. Someone will explain the details to you later!"

For Lin Feng and the others to become Soul Grand Masters at the age of ten, their talent was not bad. They were worth cultivating.

But compared to them, she was far more interested in Lu Yuan!

"Thank you, Your Holiness!" Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, Lin Feng and the other four were delighted. Being able to join Papal Hall was already an immensely happy matter. They did not dare hope for more.

"Mm!" Bibi Dong nodded and instructed, "Chris, you may leave. Lu Yuan stays!"

"Yes, Your Holiness!" Chris nodded at Lu Yuan, then led Lin Feng and the other three out of Papal Hall.

After Chris and the others left, Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes settled on Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan could not help but study Bibi Dong as well. Her wine-red hair fell over her shoulders, and her lovely face was as flawless as jade. Time had left almost no traces upon her. Her peerlessly beautiful features were delicate and captivating, like a poppy flower filled with deadly temptation!

It had to be said that this woman truly deserved the words devastatingly beautiful.

Since Lu Yuan's rebirth, this was the first time he had seen a woman of such beauty!

Looking at Lu Yuan below the dais, Bibi Dong rose from her throne and walked down step by step until she stood before him. Her jade-like hands could not help but reach out and stroke his head.

Lu Yuan was extremely handsome. Combined with his fair skin and somewhat indifferent expression, he looked every bit the cool little boy. Even Bibi Dong found herself rather fond of him.

Feeling Bibi Dong's palm resting atop his head, its warmth made Lu Yuan relax unconsciously.

The refreshing fragrance drifting from her body also left Lu Yuan slightly intoxicated!

Looking at Lu Yuan before her, Bibi Dong's lips curved into a smile. Her red lips parted as she said, "Are you willing to become my disciple?"

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Lu Yuan's body suddenly trembled.