Elder Hall's Battle for a Disciple

"Long Yu, do you want a Titled Douluo as your master? Every elder present is at least a Titled Douluo, while the Seven Great Enshrined are all Super Douluo or stronger.

If you are willing, I believe they would be more than happy to take you as their successor. Gentlemen, am I right?" Qian Daoliu asked with a smile.

The other elders looked at Long Yu eagerly upon hearing this. He possessed a Martial Soul even stronger than the Great Elder's Angel Martial Soul, soul rings that surpassed the standard configuration, and powerful willpower. Who would not be tempted by such a genius?

"Big Brother is right. Kid, become my disciple, and I'll devote every resource I have to you. I don't have much to do normally anyway, so I'll definitely guide your cultivation with all my heart!"

"Get lost. You dare compete with me for a disciple with that measly level ninety-six Coiling Dragon Staff? Kid, I'm a level ninety-seven Super Douluo, far stronger than those two," the Fifth Enshrined said dismissively.

"Heh heh, we're all brothers, so why be like this? I think we should know how to yield to our elder brothers.

Xiao Yu, I am Golden Crocodile, a level ninety-eight Super Douluo. When I was famous across the continent, these fellows had not even reached Soul Sage yet. I am also the owner of a Beast Martial Soul. Give it some thought. I would be very willing to take you as my disciple." A burly figure spoke. His massive frame was draped in luxurious robes embroidered with a crocodile.

Snake Lance and Stingray Douluo: Uh... we are not qualified to speak...

Qian Renxue stared blankly at these elders, who had always been proud and aloof.

Did all of you collectively get your souls replaced today?!

Do not assume that it was extremely difficult to take a Titled Douluo as a master. As long as you were outstanding enough, it would instead be the Titled Douluo who let you choose.

For the elders of Elder Hall, aside from Spirit Hall itself, what they cared most about was whether their legacy could be passed down.

As for strength, once they reached their level, it was very difficult to improve further. Unless they encountered an enormous stroke of fortune, they could only remain where they were.

Take Golden Crocodile as an example. Although he had reached level ninety-eight long ago, level ninety-nine was still impossibly distant.

Without a fortuitous opportunity, he would never break through to the level of a Limit Douluo for the rest of his life.

Qian Renxue also looked at Long Yu expectantly. Of course, what she hoped for most was for Long Yu to take her grandfather as his master.

Besides Qian Daoliu's formidable strength, Qian Renxue also had her own private thoughts.

Long Yu let out a breath and glanced at the elders. If not for the system's mission, he truly would have taken one of them as his master. What a pity.

"Thank you for your favor, Elders, but I already have someone in mind as my teacher," Long Yu said calmly.

"Who? Bibi Dong, the Pope? I can say with complete responsibility that us brothers are no weaker than the Pope when it comes to teaching.

Moreover, the Pope is busy handling Spirit Hall's affairs, so she certainly will not have much time to guide your cultivation. She is truly not suitable to be your teacher.

Compared to her, Elder Hall has plenty of time and more than enough ability to teach you.

How about it? Think it over." Qian Daoliu was somewhat displeased.

However, he was telling the truth, and it was a very objective assessment.

Long Yu carefully observed Qian Renxue and found that her expression was quite unpleasant. Clearly, the Pope Qian Daoliu had mentioned was, to her, merely someone she hated and who hated her in return, rather than the lofty His Holiness the Pope.

Everyone's gaze fell upon Long Yu, filled with urgency, fervor, or coldness.

"Xiao Yu, listen to my grandfather. In Elder Hall, your talent will receive the best resources and guidance. Besides, I'll be staying here to cultivate as well," Qian Renxue urged when she saw that Long Yu was still hesitating.

"I'm sorry, Xue'er. Thank you for your regard, Elders, but I can only apologize," Long Yu said firmly.

"What a pity." Qian Daoliu shook his head, and the other elders wore regretful expressions as well. They had made their intentions so clear, yet this genius still chose to join Papal Palace.

Although both belonged to Spirit Hall, neither answered to the other. In fact, their relationship was rather poor.

"You big idiot! I'll never speak to you again!" After hearing the answer she least wanted to hear, Qian Renxue ran away.

"Sigh, how about this? If you ever change your mind, you may return at any time. Elder Hall will always welcome you," Qian Daoliu said helplessly.

Forget it. Since they were fated to miss each other, there was no need to force it. Long Yu was still a member of Spirit Hall. Otherwise, he absolutely would not leave alive.

"This junior shall take his leave." Long Yu bowed.

"Mm. Remember to visit Xiao Xue often. This is the first time she has ever begged me for something. Do not let down her feelings," Qian Daoliu said, waving a hand.

"I will. Xiao Xue is the one I have chosen. I will not let her down," Long Yu replied with utter conviction.

"I hope so. Go on." Qian Daoliu stroked his beard.

"Yes!" Long Yu then left Elder Hall.

A moment later, Golden Crocodile asked tentatively, "Big Brother, since this kid is unwilling to join Elder Hall and chose Papal Palace instead, should I..."

"No, Golden Crocodile. No matter what, Long Yu is still a member of Spirit Hall. Besides, if this kid becomes that woman's disciple, it may not be entirely a bad thing.

Our relationship with Papal Palace might improve considerably. The two halls should not be irreconcilable enemies.

And did you not see Xiao Xue's reaction just now? If you kill that kid, Xiao Xue will be heartbroken for the rest of her life. With her intelligence, she will surely guess that we did it.

He also saved Xiao Xue's life. No matter how you look at it, we should not target him," Qian Daoliu said.

He knew what Golden Crocodile intended to do, but he rejected it without hesitation.

"Yes, Big Brother," Golden Crocodile said.

After leaving Elder Hall, Long Yu had no idea where to go and simply wandered aimlessly.

He had actually given up such a good opportunity and hurt Xiao Xue's feelings. He did not know whether that was good or bad.

Although Bibi Dong's fate was tragic, she was also ruthless and decisive. Would she truly be suitable for him?

Just as Long Yu was considering how to apologize to Xue'er, a familiar voice rang out.

"Xiao Yu, His Holiness the Pope summons you. Come with me." A soft, effeminate voice came from someone dressed in gold, with a chrysanthemum embroidered on his back.

"Uncle Ju, all right. I'll go with you now." Long Yu could not help admiring Bibi Dong's methods. How long had it been? The news had already reached Papal Palace. It seemed that even Elder Hall had Bibi Dong's informants.

Long Yu followed after him. Perhaps this was his only chance.

Still, this would not be an easy matter, even if his sincerity was already obvious.

When it came to Bibi Dong, Long Yu still had no confidence.

It was still the familiar Papal Palace, and still that peerlessly graceful female Pope.

She wore a black papal robe traced with golden patterns, a Nine-Curve Purple-Gold Crown atop her head, and held a Papal Scepter embedded with countless gemstones. Her fair skin and breathtakingly beautiful features carried both nobility and majesty.

After so long without seeing her, His Holiness the Pope was still as breathtaking as ever.

How could a woman with such beauty, wisdom, temperament, talent, and status actually fall for such useless, cowardly trash?

Many times, Long Yu had wondered whether Bibi Dong had somehow lost her mind back then, to actually fall for that useless man with no talent, looks, background, or sense of responsibility.

Even Yu Xiaogang's most prized theories contained many errors in Long Yu's eyes.

Furthermore, after soul masters reached the higher stages of cultivation, namely Soul Sage, Yu Xiaogang was completely useless.

After Chrysanthemum Douluo led Long Yu inside, he left. What came next was His Holiness the Pope's business.

"First, thank you for saving Xiao Xue.

Second, why did you refuse Qian Daoliu's invitation? He was right, actually. Comparatively speaking, I am indeed not suited to be a teacher. Why do you still insist on taking me as your master? Speak honestly." Bibi Dong looked at Long Yu with her pink eyes.

"Because I believe that Your Holiness the Pope possesses the greatest talent on the continent. I also heard that Your Holiness is the first person to cultivate Twin Martial Souls to the ultimate level.

Moreover, I can vaguely sense that Your Holiness possesses something similar to my Martial Soul, though I do not know what it is," Long Yu said.

"Is that so? Fine. I, Bibi Dong, am willing to take you as my disciple." To Long Yu's surprise, Bibi Dong agreed immediately.

"Huh? All right, Teacher." Long Yu was somewhat unable to process it.

Why did this woman change her mind so quickly? She really is impossible to figure out.

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