Taking Bibi Dong as His Master!

Hu Liena grew even more puzzled when she saw Bibi Dong's actions. Why was testing Soul Power being treated so seriously? She had even sent everyone else away. Was there really a need to be this cautious?

Bibi Dong used her Soul Power to lift the Crystal Ball before Long Yun. "Place your hand on it."

Long Yun glanced at Bibi Dong, then somewhat nervously placed his hand on it. He was not sure what Bibi Dong's attitude toward him truly was. If he really was what she suspected—someone with Innate Super Soul Power—would she make a move against him? Perhaps only the test would reveal the answer.

Still, he had no way out now. He could only hope Bibi Dong was not jealous of geniuses.

"Buzz!"

The moment Long Yun placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, he felt a suction force coming from it. Under that pull, the Soul Power within his body seemed to lose control and surged madly toward the Crystal Ball. Almost instantly, the Crystal Ball blazed with light, its radiance even surpassing the original illumination within the hall and becoming the brightest spot in the entire palace.

The light grew brighter and brighter, gradually becoming somewhat dazzling, like the brilliance of the sun itself, impossible to look at directly. Hu Liena and Long Yun both turned their heads slightly to avoid the glare. Only Bibi Dong continued staring fixedly at the Crystal Ball. Her strength had reached an astonishing level, so staring into that light for a short time posed no problem for her.

After nearly ten seconds, the light emitted by the Crystal Ball slowly began to fade, and a line of numbers appeared on its surface—twenty!

Hu Liena's eyes widened at the sight of that number, as though she had witnessed something utterly unbelievable. She wanted to say something, but her shock left her at a loss for words. She could only stare fixedly at the Crystal Ball, occasionally glancing at Long Yun.

Long Yun also put on an extremely surprised and delighted expression, looking as though this were the first time he had learned that his Soul Power was Level 20. His face was full of excitement.

Bibi Dong, meanwhile, was the calmest person present. This result was within her expectations, yet she could not help feeling shaken. Guessing was one thing; having it truly confirmed was another. Even with her composure, seeing Innate Level 20 Soul Power still stirred her emotions. After all, over the countless years of the continent's history, only one person had possessed Innate Level 20 Soul Power before. Now, Long Yun was the second.

"H-how is that possible?" Hu Liena said in shock. "Isn't the highest Innate Soul Power only Level 10? How could it reach Level 20?"

Long Yun also looked at Bibi Dong in confusion, waiting for her answer.

"Innate Full Soul Power is not the highest level of Innate Soul Power. Beyond it lies Super Soul Power, and Long Yun's Soul Power belongs to that category—Soul Power that exceeds Level 10."

"You should both know that the amount of Innate Soul Power a person possesses represents the level of their cultivation talent. Of course, that is not absolute, but it is still a relatively accurate measure. The higher one's Innate Soul Power, the greater a Soul Master's cultivation talent. Accordingly, their cultivation speed will be faster, and their understanding and use of their Martial Soul will be better."

"Ordinarily, we consider Innate Full Soul Power to be the limit of Innate Soul Power, as well as the limit of a Soul Master's talent. However, that statement generally applies only to Soul Masters with top-tier Martial Souls or weaker. More precisely, it refers to Soul Masters whose Martial Souls are below God-level Martial Souls. The highest talent these Soul Masters can possess is Innate Full Soul Power. Although there may be differences due to the Martial Soul and the Soul Master themself, those differences are not great. But some Soul Masters possess Martial Souls so powerful that they surpass top-tier Martial Souls. Their Innate Soul Power can then break through the limit of Level 10." Bibi Dong paused, giving Long Yun and Hu Liena time to digest what she had just said.

This was completely new knowledge to both Hu Liena and Long Yun. Hu Liena was filled with surprise after hearing it. She had never expected there to be Super Soul Power beyond Innate Full Soul Power. From her teacher's words, there seemed to be Martial Souls even more powerful than top-tier Martial Souls. What were they? Curiosity gradually rose in Hu Liena's heart. Long Yun also listened intently. What he needed most now was precisely this kind of theoretical knowledge.

After a moment, Bibi Dong spoke again. "Martial Souls that surpass top-tier Martial Souls are called Super Martial Souls within Spirit Hall. Above Super Martial Souls are God-level Martial Souls."

"According to Spirit Hall's records, only four people with Super Martial Souls have appeared throughout history. Their Martial Souls were all different, but every one of them was exceptionally powerful. Soul Masters with Super Martial Souls all possessed Innate Full Soul Power, and they surpassed ordinary Innate Full Soul Power geniuses. Their talent was terrifying. In the end, they all grew to the level of Titled Douluo, and even among Titled Douluo, they stood at the pinnacle."

"However, while Super Martial Souls are powerful, they still cannot reach the level of Super Soul Power, because Super Soul Power is a manifestation of a Martial Soul entering the God-level. Simply put, only God-level Martial Souls have the possibility of attaining Super Soul Power."

"As for Super Soul Power, the highest I have seen is Level 20. Naturally, there are also levels between 10 and 20. I have not seen them myself, but Spirit Hall's records state that they exist and have appeared before." Bibi Dong spoke calmly, though deep within her eyes was a trace of hatred she tried her best to conceal.

"So there are classifications like Super Martial Souls and God-level Martial Souls!" Hu Liena said in surprise. "Then, Teacher, is Long Yun the first person with Level 20 Soul Power you have seen?"

"No." Bibi Dong hesitated for a moment before replying with a complicated expression.

"What? There was another person with Innate Level 20 Soul Power? Who was it?" Hu Liena was even more shocked. There were actually two people with Innate Level 20 Soul Power? That was far too outrageous!

"There was indeed one, but do not ask who it was." Bibi Dong clearly did not wish to mention that person. Long Yun knew who she meant, but it was not appropriate for him to say it now.

"Super Martial Souls are extraordinarily rare. None have appeared again in nearly a thousand years, so very few people know of them. God-level Martial Souls are even rarer than Super Martial Souls, and the number of people who know about them does not exceed the fingers of one hand. That is why the highest grade of Martial Soul acknowledged across the continent is merely a top-tier Martial Soul, rather than a Super Martial Soul or God-level Martial Soul. Even Spirit Hall's inherited Martial Soul—the Angel Martial Soul—is regarded by outsiders as merely a top-tier Martial Soul. They do not know that it is a God-level Martial Soul," Bibi Dong continued.

"Now you understand the rarity and power of God-level Martial Souls, don't you?" Bibi Dong asked as she looked at Hu Liena and Long Yun.

"Mm." The two exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Long Yun, your talent may be the greatest on the entire continent. This is not an exaggeration, but a fact. I believe you will certainly become the most powerful Soul Master in the future. But during that process, you will need a good teacher to guide you, as well as abundant cultivation resources. More importantly, you will need the protection of a powerful teacher. Otherwise, even the most monstrous genius risks dying before they can fully mature. Do you understand what I mean?" Bibi Dong stared intently at Long Yun, a gentle smile on her face.

Long Yun's body shook as he listened. Looking at Bibi Dong's gentle smile, he did not feel relaxed in the slightest. Of course he understood the meaning behind her words. She wanted to take him as her disciple, and perhaps he had only one choice—to agree. Otherwise, he might not be able to leave the Pope's Palace Main Hall.

Even Bibi Dong was deeply wary of his talent. If he could not be used by her, then she could only eliminate him. Especially at this crucial time, she would not allow a genius Soul Master with a God-level Martial Soul to grow unchecked. If he grew strong and later opposed her, he would become a formidable enemy. The uncertainty he could bring was simply too great. Bibi Dong would never allow such uncertainty to arise.

"Long Yun!" Hu Liena was no fool. She had also understood the meaning behind Bibi Dong's words and grew anxious. She nudged Long Yun and gave him a meaningful look.

The Iron-Blooded Pope truly lives up to her name, Long Yun sighed inwardly. Bibi Dong's methods were indeed formidable. Still, taking her as his teacher would not be a bad thing. He happened to lack a good teacher to instruct him in Soul Master theory and cultivation. On this continent, there might not be anyone more suitable to be his teacher than her.

"Disciple Long Yun greets Teacher!" Long Yun performed a disciple's bow toward Bibi Dong.

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