Bibi Dong's Surprise
Lu Yuan was very satisfied with obtaining the Golden Armor Dragon Turtle Soul Ring, so he tidied up and began his return journey.
It was the same carriage that carried Lu Yuan and Chrysanthemum Douluo all the way back to the Spirit Hall.
Meanwhile, inside the Spirit Hall, a stunningly beautiful figure stood for Jiujiu at the entrance of the Plum Garden before drifting away.
When Lu Yuan and his companion returned to the Spirit Hall, it was already the morning of the next day, having still taken more than a day.
When Lu Yuan and his companion returned, Bibi Dong was already waiting at the entrance of the Papal Hall with Hu Liena.
Judging from Bibi Dong's appearance, it seems she has just seen off someone important.
Upon seeing Lu Yuan and the other two return, a slight smile appeared on Bibi Dong indifferent and conflicted pretty face.
"Your His Holiness the Pope!"
"Teacher!"
Both of them bowed to Bibi Dong.
"The Second Soul Ring has been found? What kind of Soul Beast is it? Tell me!" Bibi Dong's voice was clear and crisp, and her majestic aura was tinged with a hint of gentleness.
"Teacher, my Second Soul Ring is a Golden Armor Dragon Turtle!"
"Golden Armor Dragon Turtle?" Bibi Dong's face showed a hint of surprise. "Didn't this kind of Soul Beast disappear a long time ago?"
Unlike Chrysanthemum Douluo directly used the Golden Turtle as a substitute, Bibi Dong undoubtedly recognized the Golden Armor Dragon Turtle. From a certain perspective, Bibi Dong was truly knowledgeable and experienced, and due to her own superior strength, she knew more about certain secrets than Yu Xiaogang, who was known as Grandmaster.
Bibi Dong was the first person in history to solve the problem of Twin Martial Souls. Her talent was top-notch. If Tang San hadn't repeatedly cheated in the original story, she would have been the true number one genius on the continent. Even Qian Renxue couldn't compare to her, because Qian Renxue's exceptional talent was inherited from Bibi Dong.
Qian Renxue Qian Xunji, was not particularly talented. He was a level 95 Super Douluo with a powerful Martial Soul like the Six-Winged Angel, yet he was severely injured by Tang Hao, who had just entered the Titled Douluo. It has to be said that he was indeed a waste.
If it were him, with the advantage in Soul Power, he could kill Tang Hao with a single slap.
Lu Yuan has an absolute belief that he is invincible among those of the same level, let alone those of lower levels; dealing with them is basically a matter of a slap.
Bibi Dong, as the most powerful Pope in the history of the Spirit Hall, did not earn her reputation for nothing; she possessed the strength to back it up.
She possesses stunning beauty that can captivate all, as well as extraordinary strength far surpassing her peers and a lofty status. Such a favored daughter of heaven is rare throughout the Douluo Continent, from ancient times to the present.
Lu Yuan always felt that Grandmaster was truly unworthy of Bibi Dong. His so-called proud knowledge might be useful for low-level Soul Master, but it was really of little use to high-level Soul Master.
Moreover, the Grandmaster's vision was not broad enough, which may be related to his own abilities.
Back then, Qian Xunji absolutely refused to agree to the relationship Bibi Dong and Grandmaster, and even forced himself on Bibi Dong. On one hand, it was possible that Qian Xunji himself had this idea, as he was a pervert. On the other hand, it was possible that he really felt that Grandmaster was completely unworthy of Bibi Dong.
After all, dragons don't dwell with snakes. Bibi Dong is a phoenix soaring through the nine heavens, while the Grandmaster is just a toad on the ground—no, it should be a pig. The difference between them is obvious.
Sometimes, you have to admit that there's some truth to the idea of marrying someone of equal social standing.
Lu Yuan's thoughts raced. He had no prejudice against the Grandmaster, because the Grandmaster did indeed have unique insights into Martial Soul, but whether he was the best on the continent was still debatable.
Lu Yuan admired the Grandmaster's understanding of Martial Soul, as some of his knowledge came from the Grandmaster. However, Lu Yuan was somewhat hesitant to acknowledge the Grandmaster's broad perspective, as his research was still somewhat rudimentary.
For example, what is the origin of Martial Soul, and can Martial Soul evolve?
Why do weapon Martial Soul and Beast Martial Soul manifest in different ways?
Can the lifespan of Soul Ring evolve?
These questions involve real issues concerning the origins of rules, which the Grandmaster has clearly not yet addressed.
Of course, this cannot be blamed on the Grandmaster, because a person's vision and perspective are related to their own strength, and the Grandmaster's strength is, after all, a huge limitation.
Aside from admiring the Grandmaster's knowledge, Lu Yuan didn't really approve of the Grandmaster's character. He was insecure and cowardly, only knew how to escape, and didn't even dare to love the woman who deeply loved him, thus betraying himself and others.
When Lu Yuan refused to become the Grandmaster's disciple, although his reason was that he had to sign in at the Papal Hall, it's possible that he also disliked the Grandmaster's character.
After arriving at the Spirit Hall, the closer his relationship with Bibi Dong became, and the better Bibi Dong treated him, the stronger Lu Yuan's resentment towards Grandmaster became.
That's how people are. They don't care when it doesn't concern them, but when the person they're closest to is let down, they can't stand it.
Lu Yuan's personality has always been to side with his own people regardless of right or wrong. No matter what Bibi Dong did, she is his teacher, so Lu Yuan will never allow anyone to hurt her.
As Lu Yuan was pondering his next move, Chrysanthemum Douluo couldn't help but speak up.
"Your His Holiness the Pope, the Golden Armor Dragon Turtle that Young Master Yuan absorbed not only has extraordinary defensive capabilities, but also considerable offensive power. According to Young Master Yuan himself, it has reached the age of 3,500 years."
"Three thousand five hundred years!" Upon hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's words, Hu Liena, standing beside Bibi Dong, opened her cherry-like mouth wide in surprise. She knew that her third Soul Ring was only one thousand five hundred years old, while Lu Yuan's Second Soul Ring was already three thousand five hundred years old. "What a monster!" Hu Liena muttered softly.
"Oh!" Bibi Dong was overjoyed and asked, "Xiao Yuan, is this true?"
Lu Yuan nodded, Bibi Dong was even more delighted. The Second Soul Ring was 3,500 years, so at least the fourth Soul Ring could be a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. He really was a monster.
Such a Soul Ring configuration is something even she couldn't achieve without Twin Martial Souls.
"Release your Martial Soul and let me see!" Bibi Dong said.
Lu Yuan nodded and gave a soft shout. The Golden Dragon Spirit instantly possessed him, and a strong Dragon Might might spread. A huge phantom of the Golden Dragon appeared behind Lu Yuan, and two large Soul Ring, one yellow and one purple, appeared under Lu Yuan's body.
"As expected!" Sensing Lu Yuan's aura, which far surpassed that of an ordinary Soul Grandmaster, and the two great Soul Ring, one yellow and one purple, beneath him, Bibi Dong blinked her beautiful eyes. Sure enough, the Golden Armor Dragon Turtle's Soul Ring were extraordinary. Such an aura was already comparable to that of a high-level top-tier Beast Martial Soul Elder.
Bibi Dong was very satisfied. Lu Yuan's talent was even greater than Hu Liena's. Bibi Dong was honored to have such exceptionally talented people as Hu Liena and Lu Yuan as her disciples.
Of course, neither Chrysanthemum Douluo nor Lu Yuan revealed anything about the Golden Dragon Armor External Soul Bone here, because the Papal Hall was crowded and noisy, External Soul Bone were too precious to be displayed in a private place.
Both the shrewd and experienced Chrysanthemum Douluo and the exceptionally intelligent Lu Yuan were well aware of this.