Spirit Hall's Youngest Elder in History

The once tranquil and peaceful Blue Silver Grass Forest has been engulfed in a massive storm today.

Countless towering trees were battered by the fierce wind, their branches swaying and leaves flying everywhere.

If someone were looking down from high above at this moment, they might even have the illusion of being on a blue-green ocean.

The tsunami was devastating, with waves surging relentlessly.

This was originally a landscape that would have been almost impossible to achieve.

Only in open areas, where solar radiation causes differences in ambient temperature and sudden changes in air pressure, can air movement be intensified, resulting in strong winds of this scale.

Under the dense vegetation covering this place, and with numerous Plant-type Soul Beast forming a powerful domain resembling a small world to suppress it, there is no environment in which hurricanes can be generated.

But the storms here are not formed naturally.

At the very eye of the storm, all was calm. A tall, slender figure stood there, the very culprit behind this strange spectacle.

The raging winds and waves surrounding the area seemed to have no effect on this place whatsoever.

The black clothes on the figure were already tattered and torn.

It wasn't torn apart by the gale, but rather shattered from the inside out by the outward impact of the highly concentrated Soul Power surging violently within its meridians.

The color was completely dyed dark red, making him look like he had just been pulled out of a blood plasma.

But looking through the gaps in their tattered clothes, there was no hint of spring at all; instead, there were only horrific, deep wounds that revealed the bone.

Under the impact of the extremely powerful Soul Power, her meridians, flesh, and skin could not withstand it and were directly shattered into layers of blood mist.

Only a more resilient skeleton could barely provide support.

Even so, the exposed bones were still covered with cracks.

The wind blew even more fiercely.

Zhu Zhuqing's breath was already extremely weak.

Her once exquisitely beautiful face, as delicate as a stone carving, now appeared unusually ferocious.

However, even now, her newly formed Soul Ring has only just passed the 90,000-year level barrier...

More flesh and blood silently burst open.

Countless thunderclaps resounded deep within Zhu Zhuqing's soul.

She had almost turned into a skeleton.

However, apart from the pale red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone in his left arm that originated from Xiao Wu, all the other bones in his body shimmered with a silvery-gray luster.

A chilling light gleamed, and a menacing aura filled the air.

It didn't look like a human skeleton; it looked more like a ferocious, roaring tiger.

A fierce wind howled through the holes between the bones.

Even though the tiger is dead and its bones stand, its killing intent remains!

The next moment, the blood and qi in the form of the White Tiger in mid-air surged back and flowed back into the bones, coating them with a layer of red light...

The wind gradually stopped.

The blue ocean of Soul Power was forcibly dispersed by the light of another realm.

Su Cheng finally made his move.

"Zhu Zhuqing, infuse the Martial Soul True Intent that you have comprehended into your Soul Ring!"

His voice seemed to resonate directly into the depths of Zhu Zhuqing's soul.

The external, concentrated Soul Power has now completely dissipated.

A complex and unfathomable light flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. Then, enduring the excruciating pain, she began the process of stabilizing her Soul Ring.

The strong wind dispersed through the forest, leaving only a small clump of wind in the very center.

Looking at the huge blood cocoon formed by the crimson hurricane not far away, Su Cheng's eyes were dark and uncertain.

If Zhu Zhuqing continues on this path, will she have a chance to obtain Sixth Soul Ring that lasts for 100,000 years?

Yes, there is.

Although she didn't understand the special nature of 100,000 Year Spirit Ring like Su Cheng did, and didn't know how to infuse it with special will to give it a Soul Ring quality.

However, the Talent Domain she had previously advanced in, and the Martial Soul True Intent she had further comprehended in the face of life and death, and the pure fighting spirit that emanated from her body from the inside out, so strong that it was almost tangible, could satisfy this condition.

If the Soul Ring Limit truly breaks through the 100,000-year bottleneck, then advancement will naturally follow.

It's just too risky.

For her, further upgrading her Soul Ring would require facing several life-or-death crises.

Moreover, the further you go, the greater the danger becomes.

Her body could hardly withstand that.

In Su Cheng's view, Zhu Zhuqing has already done enough to get to where she is today.

Although her Sixth Soul Ring has not undergone a true qualitative change, it is definitely different from ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.

That was a special Soul Ring that was naturally formed and perfectly suited to her.

Moreover, she incorporated her own unique insights during the process of condensing the Soul Ring, so there may be opportunities for further improvement in the future.

Not only that.

Su Cheng also realized that the fighting spirit she displayed at the last moment was actually quite strong.

Real combat is not a game; victory is not determined by health bars.

For ordinary Soul Master, as the battle continues, the injuries inflicted, the energy expenditure, and the mental fatigue will cause their condition to decline.

Therefore, generally speaking, it is not the case that a team becomes stronger with each battle; rather, it is the case that a team becomes weaker with each battle.

But from now on, Zhu Zhuqing will no longer be within the normal range.

With that unique fighting spirit, she could truly become stronger the more she fought.

Simply put, the lower your health, the higher your combat power; the lower your health, the more terrifying you are.

Even after a life-or-death battle, as long as one survives, one can use this to greatly enhance their strength.

Su Cheng guessed that there were two reasons for this situation.

Firstly, there's the killing instinct and warlike nature inherent in the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul, matched with its corresponding talent. This is the most fundamental prerequisite, a unique characteristic of this God-level Martial Soul, much like the purification properties of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul and the real wings bestowed upon the Soul Master.

Secondly, Zhu Zhuqing underwent arduous training in the Slaughter City, and this process of stimulating her bloodline to condense Soul Ring, which allowed her to unleash the potential of her Martial Soul through her powerful will that transcended life and death.

The process of condensing the Soul Ring has come to an end.

The entire forest became quiet.

Blue Silver King consciously began to unleash his Soul Skill, a bright blue light emanating from him, nourishing the giant blood cocoon on the open ground in front of him with his powerful wood-attribute Soul Power.

Su Cheng wasn't idle either; he also used the Five Elements Domain to enhance it.

Time passed slowly, and half a day quickly went by.

"Snap snap—"

With a slight sound and a flash of white light, the blood cocoon shell shattered.

A slender figure, wearing a black fitted dress underneath a gorgeous long robe, slowly walked out from among them.

Zhu Zhuqing was, after all, of noble birth.

Although there were many troubles at home, there was no shortage of Soul Tool and spare clothes, so Su Cheng was not able to see more of spring scenery.

However, he was clearly not in the mood to look at those things at that moment.

He noticed that Zhu Zhuqing's appearance and temperament had undergone significant changes.

She was already quite tall, and with her advancement to Soul Emperor, she grew even taller, and her appearance became more mature.

The soft facial features and slightly dark blue hair that had been softened by the unique Soul Power of the Blue Silver Grass Forest have now completely disappeared.

Her long hair had a slightly dark red sheen, and her cheeks and features appeared more defined than before.

Although her appearance has become much more refined, the sharpness between her eyes and brows has become even more pronounced, making it almost impossible to look directly at her.

But it wasn't a fierce killing intent; it was pure sharpness.

Like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, even a single glance from it seems to cut you with the sharpness emanating from its eyes.

"...Feel sorry."

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing walking towards him, Su Cheng remained silent for a moment before his first words were an apology.

Although he didn't say anything more, Zhu Zhuqing understood what he meant.

She walked without stopping until she was within inches of him before stopping.

Then, Zhu Zhuqing stretched out her slender, fair fingers and gently stroked Su Cheng's cheek.

Her action surprised Su Cheng for a moment.

Zhu Zhuqing rarely takes such initiative.

Her eyes also gleamed with an unfathomable light.

"Su Cheng, do you know that I actually harbor a deep resentment towards you?"

Zhu Zhuqing parted her lips slightly and spoke in a low voice.

"It's not because of your messy thoughts, nor because of Qian Renxue."

"I hate that you treat me like a puppet, arbitrarily arranging my life."

"Perhaps those things are fake, or perhaps you think they are all for my own good, but that's not what I want."

"I can fight for what I want. Otherwise, it's just jumping from one prison to another."

Su Cheng opened his mouth, but ultimately couldn't say anything.

Even his actions just now were against Zhu Zhuqing's personal will.

But there was no other way. Compared to being blamed afterwards or having some impact on Zhu Zhuqing, he could not tolerate the other outcome.

He was always such a selfish person.

In many things, it's impossible to achieve the unity of knowledge and action that one imagines.

However, at this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's voice rang out again, her tone becoming much softer.

"But just now, I was afraid that you would let me continue to be willful and just watch me take risks. After all, I'm just an ordinary person."

A gentle smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's usually aloof face.

"I only realized it just now. Actually, I'm more afraid of you ignoring me than of you trying every means to interfere with me."

"..."

"Su Cheng, I have no family left, I only have you."

Two days later, a young man and a young woman walked side by side into Heaven Dou City.

The man's brilliance is understated; apart from his calm and steady demeanor, there are not many other remarkable qualities about him.

On the contrary, the woman walking beside him had an exceptionally hot figure and a beautiful, exquisite face. However, her cold aura and eyes that were like unsheathed blades made it impossible for anyone to look directly at her.

These two people were Su Cheng and Zhu Zhuqing, who had left the Blue Silver Grass Forest.

With Zhu Zhuqing successfully advancing to Soul Emperor that day, the two set off again, preparing to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

However, before returning to the sect, Su Cheng first took her to Heaven Dou City.

Although Zhu Zhuqing successfully condensed her Sixth Soul Ring and broke through, her strength underwent a tremendous transformation, and the injuries she sustained during the advancement process have long since fully recovered.

But mental exhaustion is not so easy to make up for.

The various feelings brought about by the multiple brushes with death were especially exhausting.

So before returning to the sect, Su Cheng planned to take her to rest for a while.

Simply put, it's about taking a nap.

There is no way to fundamentally relieve mental stress better than sleep.

"The living environment here is much better than that of Star Luo Imperial Capital."

Looking at the diverse pedestrians coming and going on the wide street, Zhu Zhuqing casually remarked.

This wasn't actually her first time visiting the city.

During the last Spirit Master Competition, she was a member of the Shrek Academy Team and came with the academy to participate in the preliminary rounds of the Heaven Dou Division.

Even earlier, he had accompanied the academy's teachers to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in search of a chance to compete.

It was at that time that she and Su Cheng reunited and recognized each other. Then they went to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest to consume the Immortal Herb, laying a solid foundation for their future development.

However, she was either busy with other things at the time or traveling with the academy team, and she didn't have much to talk about with her teammates, so she didn't really explore the area.

Only today has this opportunity finally arrived.

The wide and clean streets are lined with shops, and a constant stream of people come and go.

Although her expression remained aloof, there was a hint of joy in the corners of her eyes and brows.

Su Cheng glanced at the other person thoughtfully.

Zhu Zhuqing has really changed a lot.

She's no longer so gloomy and depressed; instead, she's become more lively.

Although his expression remained habitually indifferent, his demeanor was lively and energetic.

This kind of relaxed and unrestrained feeling that comes from the soul cannot be faked.

"After all, the environments of the two countries are quite different. Come with me, I'll take you somewhere." With that, he took the other's hand and led her toward the more central part of Heaven Dou City.

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the two people's palms without making a sound, then casually looked around, a barely perceptible smile curving her lips.

The two walked all the way to the most bustling area in the center of Heaven Dou City before stopping in front of a building with a simple and Qing Ya style.

This is a five-story building, which is considered a very tall building even in the bustling Heaven Dou City.

The plaque hanging above has only two simple characters: Moonlight Pavilion.

There weren't many pedestrians coming and going. But it was quite obvious that they were all dressed in fine clothes and had excellent bearing, and many of them even possessed Soul Power.

Even the two young men standing at the door to greet guests looked handsome and had an extraordinary air about them.

As you enter the first floor, a faint, refreshing fragrance wafts towards you. The screen wall is carved from the finest boxwood, and in front of it stand two exotic orchids, each three meters tall.

Although they are only a step apart, they are like two different worlds.

Zhu Zhuqing looked somewhat surprised.

This place is indeed quite unique.

It is elegant and serene. Although the materials and layout are of high quality, the style is extremely understated.

Beyond the screen wall lies a spacious hall. The floor is paved with large gray square tiles, and the surrounding furnishings are made entirely of various expensive woods.

Behind a wide table at the front, several simply dressed, beautiful young women stood. On either side of the table, there was an elegant wooden staircase.

The two did not linger on the first floor and went straight upstairs.

As soon as you step onto the second floor, you can hear pleasant music coming from the room. There are neatly arranged tables and chairs all around, and many guests are sitting there quietly drinking tea and listening to music, which looks quite elegant.

Su Cheng gave a signal with his eyes, then walked to the other side of the staircase leading to the third floor, preparing to continue his exploration upstairs.

Actually, he himself was also a little curious about this place.

Having spent so much time in Heaven Dou City, I've never been to this place before.

However, as soon as they reached the stairwell, they were stopped by the waiter who was guarding there.

"I'm sorry, the third floor and above are only open to members of the Moonlight Pavilion and Soul Master with a Soul Ring of three or higher. Please show your credentials."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Su Cheng hesitated.

The two people at the door are ordinary people, so even if he reveals his aura, it won't be of much use, as they won't know his exact cultivation level. Therefore, the only way is to show his Soul Ring.

But to be honest, both he and Zhu Zhuqing had rather conspicuous Soul Ring.

If it were revealed, it might attract a crowd, which wouldn't be ideal.

"Never mind, I think the second floor is quite nice."

Zhu Zhuqing noticed his predicament and took the initiative to speak up.

She really didn't care whether she went up or not.

The pleasures of life no longer hold any appeal for her.

The environment at the Moonlight Pavilion was indeed quite nice, but it only slightly surprised her.

In comparison, the conditions in Spirit City are clearly much better than here.

"Alright." Su Cheng nodded.

Anyway, I was just browsing around. The only difference upstairs was that the musicians were more skilled.

But neither he nor Zhu Zhuqing understood this thing at all, nor could they tell the difference between good and bad; they probably thought there was no difference.

"Su Cheng?!"

Just then, a slightly surprised male voice came from the direction of the stairs.

Su Cheng turned around upon hearing the sound and saw Yu Tianheng standing at the corner.

"Senior, what a coincidence."

He hadn't released his senses beforehand, so he was quite surprised to suddenly see the other party appear here as well.

Little did he know that Yu Tianheng had already graduated from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy after the Spirit Master Competition ended last year.

It was hardly a coincidence that I met Su Cheng here.

In fact, he often walked around the Moonlight Pavilion during this period.

Since Dugu Bo joined the Spirit Hall, Dugu Yan also enrolled in the Spirit Hall Academy.

This led to the abrupt end of her budding romance with Yu Tianheng.

This matter didn't have much impact on Dugu Yan, since she had a grandfather who was a Titled Douluo- level figure.

But for Yu Tianheng, it wasn't so easy to accept.

The internal relations of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were not very harmonious to begin with, and as the current successor of the family head's lineage, his performance was not particularly outstanding.

There was originally another opportunity to win over Titled Douluo, but that opportunity was missed with Dugu Bo's departure.

As a result, Yu Tianheng's position within the family became increasingly awkward.

It just so happens that Su Cheng had previously used the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to pull Qian Renxue out of the quagmire of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, which indirectly facilitated their connection with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

In order to further improve relations with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and to accumulate some connections for his eldest grandson, Yu Yuanzhen, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, entrusted Yu Tianheng with the task of further contacting the upper-class nobles of Heaven Dou.

Moonlight Pavilion was naturally his preferred place to move among the upper echelons of the empire and interact with many nobles.

Su Cheng didn't think that much about it, nor did he bother to consider why the other party was there.

He casually asked with a smile, "Senior, could you show us around?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Tianheng was taken aback for a moment, then quickly smiled and nodded in agreement, his expression even seeming somewhat obsequious.

He can no longer view this former junior as an equal.

Su Cheng had been living in Spirit City for the entire year and knew little about the Yan Feng circulating outside.

Even less is known is that his name has already spread throughout the entire Soul Master World on the continent.

The youngest Spirit Hall elder in history.

When they first heard the news, most people's first reaction was disbelief.

Only after the Spirit Hall branches in various regions personally confirmed the information did these people have no choice but to believe it.

Some say that this is the Spirit Hall creating momentum, building stars, and paving the way for their ambitions.

Indeed, Su Cheng's performance in that competition was outstanding, but it was still within the realm of common sense as perceived by the world.

But to become an elder of the Spirit Hall before the age of twenty is a bit exaggerated.

The champions of the Spirit Master Competition are seven every few years, but after so many years, how many elders does the Spirit Hall actually have?

Moreover, Su Cheng wasn't even the champion of that year.

Some say that Su Cheng has found a powerful backer, just like the so-called "Golden Generation" of the Spirit Hall excluding Qian Renxue, who are all talk and no action, but have simply found a powerful patron.

But in any case, the title of elder cannot be faked.

This status would immediately make one a most honored guest, no matter where one takes it.

As Yu Tianheng led Su Cheng upstairs, his feelings were quite complicated.

Although there are some disagreements between the Upper Three Sects and the Spirit Hall.

But no one dares to deny the power of the Spirit Hall.

He never expected that his former junior and teammate would rise to become the youngest elder in the Spirit Hall in less than a year after joining the Spirit Hall, and a powerful elder with real authority.

Even knowing that Su Cheng had probably played a part in Dugu Bo joining the Spirit Hall, he dared not utter a single complaint.

The two are worlds apart in status and cannot be compared at all.

At this moment, his gaze shifted slightly as he looked at the silent woman beside Su Cheng, and asked uncertainly, "Are you... Zhu Zhuqing?"

If we were to name the most outstanding individuals from the previous Spirit Master Competition, it would undoubtedly be Su Cheng and Qian Renxue.

But besides them, Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San from the Shrek Academy, as well as Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan from the Spirit Hall Golden Generation, are also quite famous.

Among them, Zhu Zhuqing, who is the strongest, is the most famous.

Although she is not as well-known as Su Cheng is now, due to her status as an elder of the Spirit Hall, she is still talked about by word of mouth among the younger generation.

However, compared to a year ago, Zhu Zhuqing's appearance and temperament have obviously changed quite a bit.

Therefore, Yu Tianheng could not be completely certain either.

"Hello." Zhu Zhuqing didn't seem to mind and nodded slightly to the other person.

"You...?"

Yu Tianheng's gaze unconsciously fell on the two hands clasped together.

"That's right." Su Cheng nodded, without denying it.

A smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's cool face, which startled Yu Tianheng.

Unbeknownst to Su Cheng, after they left, the previously quiet atmosphere on this floor instantly became noisy.

Almost everyone turned their attention towards the stairwell, and they began to discuss the matter.

When Yu Tianheng saw Su Cheng, he was so surprised that he shouted out loudly.

In addition, he himself was a frequent visitor to the Moonlight Pavilion, and as the theoretical future successor of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he already had a well-known reputation.

Who else could be the young man who could surprise him so much, besides "Su Cheng" who once studied at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

Almost all the people who come and go from the Moonlight Pavilion are high-ranking figures in the Heaven Dou Empire.

They were either nobles from distinguished families or officials wielding great power.

Even though many of them are not Soul Master, they still have intricate connections with the Soul Master World.

How could they not have heard of this name, given that he is one of the most renowned young Soul Master on the mainland in recent years?

The people guarding the stairwell exchanged glances unconsciously.

One of them then quickly ran upstairs.

As service staff here, they deal with high-ranking officials and dignitaries year-round, so their interpersonal skills are naturally excellent.

Now that an elder from the Spirit Hall has arrived, we must at least greet the Master of the Pavilion.