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As the battle ended, Su Cheng reached out and recalled the Longevity Sword.

There is no need to continue using this sword technique.

If he continues to build up his strength, there might still be a chance. Su Cheng himself couldn't be sure of the upper limit of the power of this sword.

He had only recently grasped the essence of the technique and hadn't yet fully mastered it, but he was certain it was superior to the previous sword move.

It would be difficult for those people to easily interrupt his sword strike.

But there's no need for that.

The chances of winning are very low, and it would be a Pyrrhic victory that leaves both sides severely damaged.

The opponent also has a support-type Soul Master for sustain, and the extremely powerful control-type Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Bewitching Allure.

Of course, the most crucial one is Qian Renxue.

In the previous one-on-one situation, Su Cheng was able to gain a slight advantage, but when the opposing team coordinated, it would be very difficult for him to cope.

Especially now that the Spirit Hall Academy Team has two domain skills, their combat power can be greatly enhanced.

Su Cheng has actually achieved his goal; he has demonstrated sufficient strength.

This wasn't meant for Bibi Dong, but for the elders.

He could vaguely sense that several gazes were fixed on the arena from the Pope's Palace behind the square.

Considering that Qian Renxue was involved in this battle, Qian Daoliu might have been observing from the shadows.

However, given that person's strength and level, it was clearly beyond his ability to sense.

After leaving the arena, Su Cheng nodded slightly to Shui Bing'er and said, "I'm sorry, the Soul Bone I mentioned before is now out of the question."

He didn't care about the others, but he felt a little guilty towards this girl.

The opponent clearly didn't have a strong desire to fight; they were participating in this battle more for the championship reward.

Moreover, the wisp of Immortal Core within her Martial Soul gave her great inspiration.

Shui Bing'er shook her head. "I should be the one saying that. We're not strong enough, and we're holding you back."

As she spoke, a strange glint appeared in her eyes.

She had just seen Su Cheng's sword move, and the strange resonance she had felt before reappeared, much clearer than before.

"Perhaps I should really find an opportunity to ask him for advice more often."

Shui Bing'er thought to herself.

As the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team left the arena, only the Spirit Hall Academy Team remained in the square.

They won the final championship.

Although the final was more difficult than expected, and Su Cheng was stronger than anticipated, they still won in the end.

They did not disappoint the Pope, nor did they disappoint the captain.

At this moment, the Pope and all the Titled Douluo stood up, and Bibi Dong couldn't help but show a hint of joy on her face.

The three Soul Bones that were given as prizes were treasures from the Spirit Hall.

She took it out as a reward in order to give it to the three Soul Kings of the Golden Generation legitimately, which involved a great deal of risk.

Fortunately, he finally got what he wanted.

"The final champion of this Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament is the Spirit Hall Academy Team. Congratulations!"

The seven members of the Spirit Hall Academy Team stood in a row. Except for Qian Renxue, everyone else's eyes were fixed on the brocade plate containing three Soul Bones.

The Cardinal Bishop, acting as the referee, announced loudly, "Representatives from the Spirit Hall Academy, please step forward to receive the championship reward."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Qian Renxue in the group.

Qian Renxue ignored their gazes and casually said, "Na Na, go ahead."

Although she won the game, she wasn't actually that happy.

Even after absorbing the Seventh Soul Ring of 100,000 years, he was still slightly inferior to Su Cheng.

However, these team members did not disappoint her; those three Soul Bones were a reward they deserved.

Turning her head to glance at Qian Renxue, and then looking at the excited expressions of her teammates, Hu Liena couldn't help but smile.

After so much intensive training, all the hard work has finally paid off.

Thanks to Qian Renxue's strict requirements over the past few years, they have not let their guard down.

Under that person's terrifying pressure, they ultimately won the match.

Taking a deep breath, Hu Liena strode towards Bibi Dong.

When she stood in front of him, she looked up at this relative who was both a teacher and a mother to her.

Over the years, time seems to have left no trace on her; she still exudes astonishing nobility and beauty.

In her presence, I always feel involuntarily ashamed of myself.

Bibi Dong also looked at her, her eyes filled with tenderness and satisfaction, and nodded, saying, "Na Na, congratulations."

He then handed over the brocade plate he was holding.

"Thank you, teacher."

Sensing the powerful aura emanating from the three Soul Bones, Hu Liena reached out and took them.

Especially when he saw the Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull shimmered with a pale blue light, he felt even more excited.

These three Soul Bones were practically predetermined.

Once she returned to the team, the assignments were quickly completed.

The three Soul Kings, Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan, each obtained one of the items: the Rapid Advance Wind Chasing Left Leg, the Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull, and the Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm.

It must be said that Bibi Dong is extremely fond of Hu Liena. This head Soul Bone is extremely valuable, second only to the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and External Soul Bone.

Bibi Dong glanced at the Spirit Hall members, then turned her gaze to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team.

He asked calmly, "Members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team, your performance today was also outstanding. You are all the future hope of the Soul Master World. Now I ask you one question: are you willing to join the Spirit Hall?"

After speaking, her gaze swept over Su Cheng and Ning Rongrong, and looked at Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu Feng Qingyu and others who had performed well.

She especially admired Shui Bing'er. Even facing three Soul King today, she still led her team to hold out for a long time.

"I do."

However, to Bibi Dong's surprise, the first person to ask to join the Spirit Hall was Su Cheng, whom she thought was the least likely candidate.

Not only her, but even Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo and other members of the Spirit Hall showed a strange expression on their faces, with some surprise in their eyes.

Both of them were extremely loyal to the Spirit Hall.

After witnessing Su Cheng's performance today, everyone secretly felt that his talent surpassed that of their Young Master.

Even if they grow up normally in the future, they will inevitably become top experts.

Joining the Spirit Hall would be a great stroke of luck.

Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi's expressions were somewhat complicated. Although they had been prepared, they still couldn't help but feel a little emotional when the moment actually arrived.

On the contrary, Dugu Bo was the first to know the inside story, was the calmest at this moment.

Compared to the reserved demeanor of the Titled Douluo on stage, Su Cheng's teammates were much more open about their emotions.

Ning Rongrong lowered her head, her expression showing some struggle.

In fact, when Ning Fengzhi talked to her that day, she also asked her father if he could join the Spirit Hall together.

But Ning Fengzhi told her that her identity was different now than it had been in the past.

Ning Rongrong, who possesses the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, is already the future hope of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and will surely be the next sect master candidate.

It doesn't matter to others, but she's not suitable to join them.

Feng Qingyu looked on with a sudden realization, glanced at Su Cheng with a strange expression, and then looked at Qian Renxue in the direction of the Spirit Hall out of the corner of her eye.

Shui Bing'er was also somewhat stunned. Originally, she wanted to directly refuse Bibi Dong, but now she hesitated.

However, she also has a special status. As the most talented young generation in the Skywater Academy, it is not appropriate for her to join the Spirit Hall directly, at least not in Pope personal capacity.

"..."

Bibi Dong was stunned at this moment, and couldn't help but frown inwardly, "What is this guy trying to do?"

In her opinion, the two people least likely to be willing to join the Spirit Hall were Su Cheng and Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong was born into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and her Martial Soul has evolved, so naturally she will not come to the Spirit Hall again.

As for Su Cheng, since he has already become a disciple of Sword Douluo Chen Xin, he is practically a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Furthermore, given the other party's complex mind and obvious ambition, why would he be willing to submit to someone else?

She wasn't unaware that Su Cheng and Qian Renxue had a close relationship and had been in cahoots for a long time.

But in her opinion, since Su Cheng didn't choose the Spirit Hall many years ago, there was no reason for him to accept her invitation now.

At this moment, she couldn't help but recall the time in her limited memory when this guy dug himself a hole after entering the Spirit Hall.

A sense of unease immediately arose in my heart.

"Your His Holiness the Pope?"

Bibi Dong only came to her senses after hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's soft reminder beside her.

He glanced at Su Cheng with a complicated expression, nodded slightly, and then looked at the others, "What about you?"

Shui Bing'er bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your His Holiness the Pope. However, I am already extremely honored to be able to participate in this competition. As for joining the Spirit Hall, I will have to discuss it with my elders before I can make a decision."

Seeing this, others also made similar remarks.

Seeing Bibi Dong, Bibi Dong did not insist and waved her hand, saying, "Members who are not affiliated with the Spirit Hall can leave now, and everyone else can go their own way."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the Spirit Hall, saying, "Su Cheng, come with me."

Su Cheng was taken aback at first, then quickly followed.

He happened to have something he wanted to talk to the other person about alone.

Seeing this, the members of the Spirit Hall and Hu Yanli and others immediately cast envious glances.

To receive an invitation from the Pope and gain the qualification to enter the Pope's Palace right after joining the Spirit Hall is quite extraordinary.

So, given his talent, even His Holiness the Pope values him highly?

In a side hall of the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong and Su Cheng stood facing each other.

There was none of the heartwarming scene of eagerly seeking talent and showing caring concern that others might have imagined.

Bibi Dong's expression was unusually cold as she stared at Su Cheng and said in a deep voice, "Su Cheng, why do you want to join the Spirit Hall?"

Su Cheng felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this; this attitude was a bit off.

Even if he and Qian Renxue were on good terms, she didn't need to do this, did she?

Is it because of the 100,000 Year Spirit Ring?

Or is it because of Yu Xiaogang?

Though wary, he remained outwardly composed and sincerely said, "The Spirit Hall is a sacred place in the hearts of all Soul Master. As a commoner Soul Master, I am naturally no exception. Hearing Your His Holiness the Pope's invitation today has made me exceptionally excited. I am deeply honored to be able to join the Spirit Hall."

"..." Bibi Dong stared at him for a moment before asking, "If I remember correctly, you previously became the disciple of Sword Douluo Chen Xin?"

"That's true." Su Cheng nodded. "Whether in the past, present, or future, he will always be my mentor. However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has never forbade me from joining any faction. In fact, the sect leader also has a great fondness for the Spirit Hall."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong looked at him suspiciously.

Ning Fengzhi wasn't particularly strong, but he was a notorious old fox. Although he hadn't openly opposed the Spirit Hall, he often engaged in underhanded schemes.

Su Cheng, however, knew exactly what was going on. For a top-tier sect established by support-type Soul Master who lacked the ability to protect themselves, it was basic practice to move between multiple forces in order to ensure the continuation of their lineage.

Even their support for the Heaven Dou Imperial Family was due to the fact that the sect was too close to Heaven Dou City.

In fact, Ning Fengzhi has always had only one core demand: the sect's heritage must not be lost and must not be annexed by any force.

As long as this condition is met, it doesn't really matter who you associate with.

Su Cheng's words now can be seen as laying the groundwork for the future, so that one day Bibi Dong might have a change of heart and take the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as the first target.

However, the number of the Spirit Hall subordinates currently Infiltration within the Heaven Dou Empire is not large, so they shouldn't be acting so irrationally.

In comparison, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, located in a remote area and with weak strength, is obviously much easier to deal with.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, you seem to harbor some hostility towards me?"

Seeing that Bibi Dong was scrutinizing him but didn't speak, Su Cheng took the initiative to probe.

"You're overthinking it. I just paid some attention to you before. I was surprised that you would be willing to join the Spirit Hall," Bibi Dong said calmly. "You made such a big splash in the Heaven Dou Division during this competition. The Spirit Hall's influence is all over the continent, how could no one care?"

"I see." Su Cheng nodded, secretly relieved.

"Rest assured, since you have made a wise choice, the Spirit Hall will certainly not treat you unfairly."

At this time, Bibi Dong's destructive desires were not particularly strong, and she always had the idea of recruiting and cultivating talented people.

The attitude and rewards given to the Golden Generation trio at the Spirit Hall Academy offer a glimpse into their character.

If Tang San and the others perform outstandingly in this competition, she will also try to recruit them.

It was only because of special reasons that she harbored prejudice against Su Cheng, which led to her cold attitude at the beginning.

Su Cheng remained noncommittal about her remarks; after all, Bibi Dong's penchant for making empty promises was nothing new.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, since you know me before, you must know that I have had the experience of absorbing Soul Ring across age limits many times. I am willing to contribute this secret method that helps Soul Master absorb Soul Ring Cross-Year Absorption to the Spirit Hall to benefit the Soul Master World."

Bibi Dong was surprised upon hearing this, her delicate eyes widening slightly as she looked him over.

"Are you willing to contribute?"

At the same time, I couldn't help but think to myself, "Am I just being paranoid?"

She really wanted to obtain Su Cheng's secret method for absorbing Soul Ring Cross-Year Absorption, and she also coveted his various other special skills.

For example, those powerful sword techniques.

For example, why is he able to use Twin Martial Souls at the same time?

For example, how was he able to revive and control that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that had already been sacrificed...?

But Bibi Dong also knew that there were other forces behind the other party.

Whether it's the elder who recently prepared to join the Spirit Hall, the peak Douluo Dugu Bo, or his teacher Sword Douluo Chen Xin, or even the faction of the enshrined ones represented by Qian Renxue, they all need to be considered.

However, she herself is currently constrained by the Rakshasa God Test and is subject to many restrictions, so she cannot force Su Cheng.

It must be said that Su Cheng's willingness to stay in the Spirit Hall is indeed of great benefit to the Spirit Hall.

Even without considering other factors, his current combat strength is extremely rare.

There's no need to wait for him to become Titled Douluo; once he becomes Soul Saint, his strength will reach an unknown level.

Besides that, Bibi Dong had another thought in her heart, which was her divine test.

The Rakshasa God Test has been a long time coming since she started it, and many of the problems are very inexplicable.

Perhaps with Su Cheng's abilities, he can help her come up with some solutions.

However, this matter requires careful consideration and should not be discussed lightly.

As for her hatred for Qian Xunji, Bibi Dong has never forgotten it either.

She wanted to destroy the Angel lineage, but Qian Renxue would obviously not allow it, and Qian Daoliu would also be difficult to deal with.

So we need to think carefully about what to do.

The Godhood Inheritance within the Douluo Hall also troubled her.

The dream was ambiguous; some things were confirmed, while others were completely inconsistent with reality.

Whether Qian Renxue will become Angel God in the future is hard for her to predict.

Fortunately, she still has time and can wait.

Just as she was thinking about it, Su Cheng spoke up again, saying, "However, I have a small request."

"..." Hearing these familiar words, Bibi Dong paused slightly, but did not get angry. She calmly asked, "What request do you have?"

"I've heard you've been to the Slaughter City?"

Bibi Dong raised a delicate eyebrow. "You've been there before. You want to go to the Slaughter City?"

She wasn't surprised that Su Cheng knew this news.

It was no secret within the Spirit Hall that she had been to the Slaughter City, and given her relationship with Qian Renxue, it wasn't surprising that she knew about it.

I just find it strange that the other person would bring this up.

"With your strength and talent, that place is not very meaningful to you; going there would be a waste of your time."

Bibi Dong said calmly.

She had also sensed Su Cheng's sword intent earlier.

That kind of meaning is even more terrifying than the Divine Slaughter's Domain.

However, Su Cheng's cultivation level is still shallow, and he is not yet able to fully demonstrate his potential.

Could it be for the legendary inheritance of the Asura God?

Bibi Dong couldn't help but wonder how many secrets Su Cheng actually knew.

"It's not that I want to go," Su Cheng explained. "It's that I have a friend who would be better suited to go there to improve her skills. If it's convenient, I hope you can give her a ride and show her around."

"Your friend?" Bibi Dong frowned, her eyes slightly strange. "Not your enemy?"

The Slaughter City is not an easy place to deal with.

Even if she takes them there, she cannot guarantee their safety. Only those at least Soul King level have a chance of successfully escaping.