I Am the Pope

"Believe it or not." Qian Renxue's expression turned somewhat impatient.

"You wanted to know Su Cheng's method, right? I won't mind telling you. He has specially researched a cultivation technique that can strengthen the soul with Soul Power. And recently, he will be cultivating with me and tailoring a secret technique that suits my personal talent."

Bibi Dong couldn't laugh this time.

He stared blankly at Qian Renxue.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Qian Renxue assumed that the other party still didn't believe her.

He continued, "You'll find out in a couple of days. Su Cheng never intended to keep anything secret; he will pass on his techniques to the younger generation of Soul Master in the Spirit Hall to strengthen the Spirit Hall's power."

At this point, a provocative smile appeared on her face. "Well, Pope Holiness, can you do something like this? What have you accomplished during your years on the throne?"

Bibi Dong's eyelids were slightly lowered, and her long eyelashes cast large shadows, obscuring her delicate eyes and making it impossible to see the expression on her face.

"Hey." Seeing that she didn't speak for a while, Qian Renxue frowned. "I've already answered your question. What about what I asked you earlier? Why did you look for Su Cheng before?"

Bibi Dong then put aside her distracting thoughts and said coldly, "I have a task to assign to him. You will then cultivate with me and the High Priest."

"Why?!" Although she had expected it, Qian Renxue was still shocked and angry when she actually heard these words.

"Because I am the Pope of the Spirit Hall."

"The Pope? What a joke! You don't think you can order him around just because you're the Pope, do you?"

Qian Renxue's face grew increasingly gloomy, her hands clenched into fists, making a cracking sound.

Unfortunately, there was nothing they could do about Bibi Dong.

Putting aside the blood ties between the two that they never showed to the public, she had no right to attack him based on her status and strength alone.

She wasn't stupid; she knew Qian Daoliu wouldn't stand up for her over something like this. If she dared to make a move, she would only suffer humiliation by getting beaten up in the end.

"You think he wants to stay in the Spirit Hall? You even assigned him missions? He only stayed in the Spirit Hall for my sake!"

Qian Renxue's chest heaved violently as she desperately suppressed her anger. "I don't understand, what good will this do you? What does what I have to do with Su Cheng have to do with you? The Spirit Hall has so many Titled Douluo, what do they need him to do!"

"There are too many things you don't understand." Bibi Dong felt very uncomfortable after hearing these words, but she didn't show any obvious signs of discomfort.

He simply said coldly, "If you think my arrangement is inappropriate, you can talk to Su Cheng or complain to your grandfather. Don't you feel ashamed of your current behavior?"

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth secretly.

She gradually calmed down and realized that this matter was probably not so simple. She could not easily get the other party to give in and needed to plan carefully.

He stopped pressing the issue and instead asked, "What about that woman? Why is she still in Spirit City?"

"If you're referring to the resurrected 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor, then you've asked the wrong person. You shouldn't be asking me this; you should be asking Su Cheng." Bibi Dong said calmly. "To me, she's a Soul Saint with the potential to become Titled Douluo. There's no harm in keeping her in Spirit City."

"She has a grudge against the Spirit Hall!"

"But she has a good relationship with Su Cheng."

"You are stubborn and self-willed; you are simply not fit to be the Pope."

"Wait until you're stronger than me before you start talking to me like that."

"..." Seeing that Bibi Dong was completely unmoved, Qian Renxue felt helpless but also puzzled.

Based on their past behavior, they have always been cautious and hesitant, never taking the initiative to use scheming or plotting. They have also learned to use their power to intimidate others.

Even if they wanted to use that Soul Beast for something, they shouldn't have been so blatant.

After a verbal exchange, seeing that she couldn't gain any advantage, Qian Renxue was too lazy to stay and waste any more words. She snorted coldly and turned to leave the Pope's Palace.

Watching her departing figure, Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly, her heart not as calm as it appeared.

The implied meaning in the other person's words, as well as their arrogant and condescending attitude, made her feel suffocated.

For no apparent reason, it reminded me of the alias Su Cheng had used in my memory.

Then he quickly shook his head, trying to clear his mind of those chaotic thoughts.

Those words were just wishful thinking on the part of that girl.

She simply didn't believe that, given Su Cheng's personality, the reason he stayed at the Spirit Hall would be as Qian Renxue had said.

That person's attention wouldn't linger on such a trivial matter; it was just something done on the spur of the moment.

Moreover, if it were truly solely for Qian Renxue, why would he have approached him immediately after joining the Spirit Hall to make a deal, exchanging it for a chance with Zhu Zhuqing?

On the other side, Su Cheng was walking on the way to the back mountain.

He had spent the whole night cultivating with Qian Renxue, and he already had some general ideas.

Although the special perception ability related to the soul is no longer available, the True Vision brought by the True Sight Eye is no less powerful than the special talent of the "Soul Scholar", only the focus is different.

Having fully experienced those two completely different soul auras, and combining them with his current expertise in soul research, along with the knowledge he gained from creating the Innate Skill, it wasn't difficult for him to come up with a preliminary idea.

However, the most crucial part of the whole process lies with Qian Renxue herself.

It remains to be seen whether she can take her Self-Created Soul Skill to the next level.

If this can be achieved, then using it as the core, there is a chance to build the most perfect power system.

Otherwise, he would at most be considered a genius in soul cultivation, but would be unable to fully utilize the unique talent of twin souls, which would be a waste.

Presumably, Qian Daoliu has now given up on the idea of having Qian Renxue undergo the Angel God Test.

Of course, the other party probably doesn't expect that her qualifications would reach the Angel Nine Trials.

Even so, given Qian Renxue's current unique soul state, she is clearly incompatible with the attributes of Angel God.

Qian Daoliu himself still has a long time to live, so there's no need to rush to put his granddaughter at risk.

It's not impossible for him to have another son. After all, the old man had Qian Xunji when he was over seventy, and he still seems to be in good health. It's not impossible for him to have another successor.

However, if Su Cheng himself wants to participate in the angel trials and study Angel God Power, he will need to find another way.

This is, after all, a legacy of the Qian Family. His current strength is limited, and he cannot ignore the protection of a Peerless Douluo to touch that statue.

If all else fails, we'll just have to wait until we help Bibi Dong cultivate before we can delve deeper into the Rakshasa Divine Power.

Thoughts shifted in my mind, but my steps never stopped.

Soon, Su Cheng arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Hall Academy on the back mountain.

This place wasn't unfamiliar to him; he had taught young Soul Master from the Spirit Hall here during his first Simulation.

However, the students here are somewhat different now compared to then.

Dugu Yan noticed Su Cheng entering the academy and, somewhat surprised, stepped forward to greet him, asking, "Are you also taking classes here?"

She was somewhat surprised.

She knew everything Su Cheng had done during this period.

His various performances in the Spirit Master Competition, his powerful Self-Created Soul Skill, his schemes against the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in the hands of Clear Sky Douluo, his direct entry into the Elder Hall after joining the Spirit Hall, and his discussions of secret techniques with many Titled Douluo...

Although she didn't have the chance to witness some of them firsthand, she had heard Dugu Bo recount them in detail.

It shocked her and made her feel deeply moved.

I still remember when the two of them first met, the other was just a fledgling Soul Elder.

He came to the imperial capital, the tiny Notting City, which he had never even heard of, to study at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

But in the blink of an eye, it soared into the sky like a dragon emerging from the abyss.

Even though she had known for many years that the person before her was extraordinary and possessed unparalleled talent.

But I never expected that the other party could get to where they are today so quickly.

In her grandfather's words, the boy in front of her was placed on an equal footing with himself, and he did not treat him as a junior at all.

Now that they saw the other party arrive at the academy, they were naturally a little puzzled.

"Of course not." Seeing an old acquaintance, Su Cheng was in a good mood and casually said, "I'm here to be a teacher."

"T-Teacher?!" Dugu Yan's eyes widened, repeating in disbelief.

"I suppose so." Su Cheng nodded slightly.

Dugu Yan stared at him blankly.

After arriving at this academy, she truly understood the difference between the Spirit Hall and other forces.

From the perspective of the academy alone, the facilities at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where she had previously studied, were already top-notch.

Because of her good relationship with Yu Tianheng, she also learned about the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's methods for training younger generations.

But compared to the Spirit Hall, it's nothing.

Mimicry Training Ground?

There's absolutely no need for that.

Behind Spirit City lies a vast and ancient forest of Soul Beast.

There, there are all kinds of natural cultivation environments, as well as a large number of high-age Soul Beast.

Needless to say, the teaching staff is excellent.

The teachers who come and go are at least Soul Saint level, and even the elders at the Titled Douluo level occasionally come to give lessons.

The students in the academy all come from distinguished backgrounds; you could randomly pick one and they might be a direct relative of a Titled Douluo.

In comparison, her identity is not particularly special.

In terms of talent, he doesn't even rank high.

Compared to this place, those so-called elite-only advanced colleges on the mainland are simply a joke.

That's why, even though they knew Su Cheng's abilities and talents were extraordinary, they never imagined he could be a teacher here.

Su Cheng didn't seem to care about her reaction, and simply said, "Come with me."

Then they continued walking inside.

At first glance, there weren't many students in the academy at the moment, only a dozen or so.

In this respect, the Spirit Hall is not much different from ordinary Soul Master Academy, and does not interfere much with the daily training of young Soul Master.

Apart from a few exceptional geniuses known as the "Golden Generation," the rest were largely left to their own devices.

A short while later, Su Cheng walked to the training ground behind the square and looked at the several figures sitting or lying down in different places.

Xie Yue, a level 55 Power Attack System Battle Soul King, possesses the Moon Blade Martial Soul and a ten-thousand-year-old wind-type left leg bone.

Yan, a level 55 Power Attack System Battle Soul King, Martial Soul Flame Lord, possesses a ten-thousand-year-old fire-type right arm bone.

Hu Liena, a level 55 control-type Battle Soul King, possesses a fox Martial Soul and a mental-type skull that is 50,000 years old.

These three are the most talented young Soul Master of this generation in the Spirit Hall.

Besides these three, there are a few others who are also quite talented, but they are a notch below these three.

Not to mention that the three of them, Xie Yue, already possess a Soul Bone each.

"Xie Yue, Hu Liena, Yan..."

Su Cheng called out their names one by one, then said calmly, "You don't need to cultivate for now, come over here for a moment."

Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged a glance, then looked at the others.

Without uttering any questions, he simply got up and walked over.

Their current obedience has nothing to do with the relationship between Su Cheng and Qian Renxue; it's simply out of respect for the strong.

Everyone witnessed the terrifying strength that Su Cheng displayed in the previous finals.

Even Qian Renxue, whom they considered invincible among the younger generation, might not be their match.

Since the other party has now joined the Spirit Hall, it is perfectly acceptable to say a few words without offending them.

"I'm sure you all know my name by now. I'm here today to tell you that I will be guiding your cultivation for the next period of time."

"?" Xie Yue and the others were taken aback upon hearing this.

Then, he asked cautiously, "Where is the captain? What did she say?"

Su Cheng knew that the "captain" the other party was referring to was Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue currently holds no position in the Spirit Hall.

Out of respect, other elders or members of the Spirit Hall usually address her as "Young Master" or "Sir".

However, the younger generation of Soul Master in front of her, because they had been in the academy together and fought side by side, usually called her "Captain," which made them feel closer to her.

Only Hu Liena, having learned the true relationship between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, and being as close as mother and daughter with Bibi Dong, would call her "sister".

Qian Renxue has never cared much about these titles.

"She's been busy with other things lately and can't take care of you all," Su Cheng said calmly. "Don't worry, the Elder Hall won't interfere. I'll take full responsibility here. I already spoke with Elder Yu before I came here."

The "Elder Yu" that Su Cheng mentioned is the main person in charge of the Spirit Hall Academy.

Seeing that he had said that, Xie Yue and the others didn't say anything more and waited quietly for him to continue.

They also knew that since Su Cheng entered the Spirit Hall, his status had become extraordinary, and he had even been living in the Elder Hall recently.

"Regardless of your previous cultivation path, you can stop for now. Today I will teach you a set of cultivation techniques, which will serve as your main training content from now on."

After saying that, he took out a manuscript from his Soul Tool and handed it over for the group to read.

It contains the methods for accelerating the accumulation of Soul Power in the Innate Skill First Scroll, and the methods for using Soul Power to nourish the physical body and soul in the second volume.

As for the part about purifying the bloodline, it is not mentioned above.

That part of the content was of great importance, but it wouldn't be of much use to these exceptionally talented individuals, so he didn't reveal it directly.

As they flipped through the pages, the expressions of the group of people gathered together kept changing.

From initial hesitation and doubt, to surprise and shock, and finally to complete indifference.

"..."

Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged glances silently, and simultaneously took a deep breath.

My heart was pounding in my chest, and a mix of emotions, including excitement and surprise, surged within me.

They had never imagined that the process of Soul Master absorbing Soul Power could be transformed from passive to active. This meant that their future advancement speed would be greatly increased, and they would have more time each day to cultivate in other areas.

Furthermore, one can enhance physical attributes with Soul Power, and even reach the soul level that no one can touch.

Before this, if Soul Master wanted to improve their physical attributes, they could only rely on inefficient physical methods to train their body. For example, the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer of the Clear Sky Sect was one such method, and it was already considered one of the most advanced techniques.

Moreover, such methods are limited by the type of Martial Soul.

In this respect, those who possess Beast Martial Soul have a natural advantage, while Tool Spirit Master have to work much harder, and as for support-type Soul Master, there is almost no chance of improvement.

Besides, only when absorbing Soul Ring to advance can one have a certain chance to strengthen the basic attributes of the body in various aspects.

The soul is even more extraordinary.

No one can cultivate their soul on their own initiative.

All Soul Master gradually strengthen their Soul Power as their cultivation level increases.

Now that they have the opportunity to lay a solid foundation in advance, it means that when they reach the Soul Saint level, they will be able to unleash even more powerful Martial Soul Avatar.

This is tantamount to greatly raising the combat power ceiling for any Soul Master.

"Why are you willing to teach us this technique?" At this moment, Yan, with his red hair, raised his head and stared intently at Su Cheng with his deep red, lava-like eyes.

"Why not?" Su Cheng met his gaze and asked casually.

"Aren't you afraid that after you learn this technique, we will surpass you?" A hint of doubt appeared on the red-haired man's resolute face.

"..."

Upon hearing this question, Su Cheng fell silent.

He scrutinized Yan carefully until the other's expression became somewhat unnatural.

He asked softly, "Are you kidding me?"

He then looked at Xie Yue and the others, "Is that what you all think too?"

"No." Xie Yue shook his head, his face serious.

Unlike Yan, who often speaks and acts without thinking due to his Martial Soul and attributes.

He knew exactly what was going on.

Many things cannot be easily made up for.

"That's good."

Su Cheng nodded.

Then he walked slowly forward.

The moment he lifted his foot, everyone present froze instantly.

The black-haired man who had just seemed harmless now appeared to have transformed into a ferocious beast as majestic and imposing as a mountain.

His mouth was like Abyss, and his fangs were like swords.

An endless, dark shadow loomed over everyone's heads.

Under the gaze of those scarlet eyes, everyone's heart pounded wildly, their minds went blank, and cold sweat streamed down their temples.

Su Cheng walked to Yan's side and gently patted his shoulder.

"It's good to be confident, keep it up."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the academy.

Until the moment he turned around.

These people finally came to their senses.

All my strength seemed to have been drained, and my body felt weak. I had to exert all my strength to keep from collapsing and making a fool of myself.

"..."

Su Cheng did this not because he was displeased.

He wouldn't get angry over something like this.

He never intended to give these people a hard time; he didn't need such low-level tactics.

He hoped these people would have more reverence.

As for the effects of the Innate Skill, these people will naturally experience them after they practice it.

They are not ordinary people, but geniuses among Soul Master, whose enhancements brought about by their cultivation techniques are extraordinary.

However, if they become arrogant as a result, it will do more harm than good for the future, and it would be better not to train at all.

"From now on, you can practice this technique on your own. The initial stages shouldn't be too difficult for you. I'll come back to check on you in a few days, and you can ask me any questions then. By the way, Dugu Yan's foundation isn't as strong as yours, so if it's convenient, I'd appreciate it if you could help her out."

Su Cheng said as he walked out.

He was not worried that these people would not be diligent in their spiritual practice.

For a cultivator, obtaining such a manual would undoubtedly motivate them to dedicate themselves fully to it.

If they don't know how to seize such opportunities, they don't deserve to be called geniuses.

"Captain Su."

At this moment, Xie Yue suddenly called out to him, but paused and hesitated as she spoke.

I found that some students still couldn't pronounce the word "teacher".

Su Cheng didn't care about this. He stopped and turned around to look at them. "What's wrong?"

"I'd like to ask, Captain Su, where did you obtain this kind of cultivation technique?"

"Where did you get it?" Su Cheng looked at the other person with a half-smile. "Where do you think you could get it?"

Xie Yue opened his mouth, struggling to utter the answer that was both unbelievable and seemed to be the only one.

"This... this is you..."

"That's right, I created it myself."

"You..." Xie Yue wanted to say something more after hearing this.

At this moment, Su Cheng suddenly turned his head and said calmly, "You all should continue your cultivation. I won't stay here. There are still people waiting for me."

After saying that, he continued walking away.

Xie Yue was taken aback. Following his gaze, she saw a tall figure dressed in white with shimmering golden hair standing quietly not far away, waiting silently.

Previously, he was immersed in the shock brought by the Innate Skill and the oppressive aura of Su Cheng.

Unbeknownst to them, Qian Renxue had already arrived nearby.

"..."

After watching the two figures walk away side by side, everyone fell silent for a moment.

Then Xie Yue sighed, his feelings complicated, and said, "He has become stronger."

"Yes, it's only been a few days." Hu Liena pursed her lips slightly.

The terrifying, suffocating aura just now was something even Titled Douluo couldn't match.

"If it were him now, even with the captain present, we wouldn't be a match for him."

"..." Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

"And this set of techniques..."

Xie Yue stretched out his palm and gently stroked the pages of the book in his hand.

"What kind of person could possibly research something like this..."

At this point, he turned to look at his other teammates, his handsome face filled with solemnity.

"But what's even more terrifying is that he actually passed on this skill to us like that. Put yourself in his shoes, would you have such magnanimity?"

"..."

"Sigh... no wonder the captain would..."

The group shook their heads inwardly, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

They are at an age where emotions are burgeoning, and who could remain calm and unmoved when faced with someone like Qian Renxue?

The reason why it was never mentioned, and not even a strange expression was ever shown.

The reason is actually quite simple.

It's not that I don't want to, it's that I don't dare.

Given the complete disparity in talent, status, and strength between them, saying certain things would only lead to humiliation.

Even if one is not destined to have it, seeing someone one usually reveres like a god walking intimately with others inevitably breeds feelings of resentment and indignation.

Even women like Hu Liena, let alone these men, found it hard to accept Qian Renxue's demeanor that day.

However, at this moment, they truly achieved a state of perfect tranquility.

Even his mental cultivation has taken a big step forward without him realizing it.