The Elder Hall Is Shocked

The next day, Long Yu, Qian Renxue, and Chrysanthemum Douluo headed to Spirit Hall's Elder Hall.

Since they were in Spirit City, there was no real need to worry about safety. Still, to ensure absolute security, Chrysanthemum Douluo escorted them to the Elder Hall.

However, because the relationship between the two halls was not particularly good, Chrysanthemum Douluo returned to the Papal Palace to report after seeing them to the entrance.

The Elder Hall was where Spirit Hall's peak combat strength was concentrated. Even the number of Titled Douluo controlled by the Papal Palace was far inferior to that of the Elder Hall—at least on the surface.

The Elder Hall's actual ruler was Qian Daoliu, a Rank 99 Limit Douluo and one of the three Peerless Douluo in Douluo I.

He was even stronger than the current Bibi Dong. Due to the Rakshasa God's divine trial, Bibi Dong could not display her full strength.

On the surface, the difference in strength between Spirit Hall's two halls was obvious. The seven Worships were all experts above the level of Super Douluo, while aside from Bibi Dong, the Papal Palace only had Chrysanthemum and Ghost, its two Super Douluo.

The Elder Hall still had a typical European architectural style, exceptionally tall and majestic. Following behind Qian Renxue, Long Yu could not help but marvel at its decorations. It seemed even more luxurious than the Papal Palace.

Inside the Elder Hall, Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile, and the other elders had already arrived. Snake Lance and Stingray Douluo, the two Titled Douluo, were also present.

Today was an important day.

The Great Enshrined's granddaughter had returned, and Long Yu—the one the Great Enshrined had said possessed a Divine Martial Soul—had come with her. It seemed that the gap in strength between the Worship Hall and the Papal Palace would only grow wider in the future.

In their eyes, Long Yu joining the Elder Hall was already a foregone conclusion.

That woman had actually passed up such a monstrous genius.

"Xiao Xue, you're back? Come, let Grandpa see whether you were hurt." The moment the two entered, they heard a dignified yet powerful voice.

Long Yu looked over and saw a silver-haired old man dressed in white. Though advanced in age, his face was not aged, and one could still see how handsome he must have been in his youth. The aura around him could only be described as unfathomable; it was even more oppressive than Bibi Dong's.

"Grandpa, Xue'er missed you so much. This time in Death Grand Canyon, it was all thanks to Xiao Yu. Otherwise, I would have been in danger." Qian Renxue jogged over and hugged her grandfather. He was the family member who loved her most, and after surviving a life-and-death ordeal, her joy became even more apparent.

After hugging his granddaughter, Qian Daoliu let go. He then turned his gaze toward Long Yu and said, "All right, you don't need to remind us. We will take him seriously.

"You're Long Yu, then. You truly are impressive. Not yet seven years old, and already Rank 26. You're far stronger than Xue'er was at your age."

"This junior, Long Yu, greets the Great Enshrined, the Second Worship, and all the elders." Long Yu bowed.

Those present were the foundation of the Elder Hall, as well as the foundation of Spirit Hall itself.

"Look at me," Qian Daoliu said.

"Grandpa." As if she knew what her grandfather was thinking, Qian Renxue called out in dissatisfaction.

"Don't speak. Let me test how strong he is. Otherwise, how can I be at ease about what happens between you and him in the future?" Qian Daoliu said.

"What do you mean, what happens between me and him in the future? Grandpa, don't talk nonsense." Qian Renxue's little face reddened. Discussing such matters in front of so many people was more than her thin skin could bear, but she did not directly deny it either.

Qian Daoliu said nothing. Instead, he placed his hand on Long Yu's right shoulder and closed his eyes.

Long Yu only felt an exceptionally holy yet gentle power flow through his body. It was warm and incredibly comfortable.

Then Qian Daoliu opened his eyes, surprise written across his face. "Very good. Your physical condition far surpasses that of Soul Masters at the same rank. Your bones, vitality, and spirit are all excellent.

"Furthermore, there is a strange power within your body, brimming with the aura of life. Your rapid recovery must have benefited from it." Then an oppressive aura spread from Qian Daoliu and descended upon Long Yu.

Aura pressure was an ability unique to high-level Soul Masters against lower-level Soul Masters.

Back when Chrysanthemum Douluo used his ninth soul skill, the pressure of a Super Douluo had suppressed Mo Yu so thoroughly that he could not move.

Generally speaking, if a low-level Soul Master could withstand pressure equal to two-thirds of their own Soul Power Level, they could be considered quite good.

If they could withstand soul power pressure equal to their own rank, they could be considered a genius. Naturally, surpassing that would make them even more gifted.

Qian Daoliu began by releasing the pressure of Rank 30 soul power. Though the other Worships were greatly surprised and Qian Renxue worried inwardly, Long Yu remained completely unfazed beneath the pressure.

"Good lad!" Qian Daoliu praised. As expected of someone with a Divine Martial Soul—he truly was extraordinary.

Qian Daoliu's aura rose again to Rank 35. Long Yu immediately felt an immense pressure throughout his body, as though it were restraining him, leaving him extremely uncomfortable.

Still, it was within his limits.

Seeing that Long Yu was somewhat uncomfortable but otherwise fine, the elders were all deeply astonished.

The pressure of Rank 35 soul power was nearly ten ranks higher than Long Yu's own Soul Power Level! Seeing this, Qian Daoliu raised his aura again, reaching Rank 38—twelve ranks above Long Yu's Soul Power Level.

Though it appeared to be only a difference of three ranks of soul power, the pressure Long Yu felt increased drastically. It was as though his entire body were being crushed beneath a heavy weight.

His little face reddened, and fine beads of sweat appeared. Long Yu gritted his teeth and held on.

System, can I release my Martial Soul here? Long Yu was nearing his limit, but he still asked the system first.

"Ding! Answering the host.

"The Elder Hall possesses the aura left behind by the Angel God, enough to conceal the host's currently weak Dragon God Martial Soul aura. Therefore, it can be released." The system's answer sounded in Long Yu's mind.

Whew, that's good! Seeing that Long Yu could still endure, the appreciation in Qian Daoliu's eyes grew increasingly apparent.

Soul power pressure was not merely a test of a Soul Master's physical condition; it was also a test of their mind. It placed extreme demands on a Soul Master's willpower and temperament. One slip, and they would fail.

Rank 40. Qian Daoliu's aura rose once more.

This time, Long Yu had no choice but to release his Martial Soul to resist it. A yellow and a purple soul ring lit up, startling everyone. His second soul ring was a thousand-year soul ring, surpassing the optimal soul ring configuration!

Then a resounding dragon roar rang out from Long Yu's body. A multicolored giant dragon emerged from him, its entire body covered in seven-colored hexagonal scales. Its massive dragon horns, powerful limbs, and seemingly indestructible dragon claws radiated an innate pressure and nobility.

Feeling the aura of the Dragon God Martial Soul, Qian Daoliu could not help drawing in a cold breath. Sure enough, this child's Martial Soul was even more powerful than their Angel Martial Soul.

Golden Crocodile and Stingray Douluo, both of whom possessed Beast Martial Souls, turned pale. The moment the Dragon God Martial Soul appeared, they actually felt an urge to bow in worship.

Yet relying on their formidable Soul Power, they suppressed the sensation. They stared at Long Yu in shock. He truly was a monster.

It was also Qian Renxue's first time seeing Long Yu unleash his martial soul. Feeling that powerful aura of divine power, her face was filled with astonishment as well.

Xiao Yu's martial soul was indeed far more powerful than hers.

Afterward, Qian Daoliu withdrew his aura, and Long Yu also retracted his martial soul. Everyone stared at Long Yu with burning eyes.

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