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Spirit City, Elders Hall

More than a dozen elders had gathered together.

Although Bibi Dong was the Pope, Spirit Hall was not hers alone to command.

Of the twenty-odd elders in the Elders Hall, half had been summoned here by Bibi Dong.

This was a major matter. Bibi Dong had no right to act unilaterally.

She had to obtain the elders' consent beforehand before she could issue this order.

"Rebirth Green Lotus is an Immortal Herb. There is only this one in all of Spirit Hall. How could we possibly take it out just to save some brat?"

Snake Lance Douluo She Long was the first to speak.

This Rebirth Green Lotus was said to possess the power to seize the creations of heaven and earth.

He had been stuck at rank 92 for many years, unable to make any further progress. Yet once he reached rank 96, he would qualify to become a Priest.

That was precisely why he had been so proactive in carrying out Spirit Hall's orders.

He had worked tirelessly for all these years just so he could obtain this Rebirth Green Lotus.

And now Bibi Dong actually wanted to use something so precious to save a mere rank-20 brat?

Snake Lance Douluo had always been arrogant, and now he was the first to step forward in opposition to Bibi Dong.

"Snake Lance Douluo, Her Holiness the Pope naturally has her reasons for this matter."

Bibi Dong flicked her eyes aside, and Yue Guan leisurely stepped forward.

The rank-95 Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had always been the strongest beneath the Priests.

Moreover, the two possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Their strength was naturally beyond what ordinary Titled Douluo could rival.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, don't think you can do whatever you please just because your rank is high. Spirit Hall still has the High Priest!"

Seeing Snake Lance Douluo put in his place, Pufferfish Douluo, who was on good terms with him, immediately stood up.

"Are words like that meant to split Spirit Hall apart?"

Ghost Douluo's sinister voice drifted out, and the situation between both sides instantly became tense.

"Enough."

A voice brimming with authority rang out.

"High Priest."

"High Priest."

A voice laden with immense Soul Power swept through the entire Elders Hall. Every Douluo fell to their knees in terror.

"Bibi Dong, this is not a matter you can decide."

The authoritative voice sounded again. It belonged to Qiandao Liu, Spirit Hall's High Priest.

"Come here."

Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating a faint, indistinct figure.

Qiandao Liu was tall but not particularly muscular. He wore no extravagant adornments, only a simple gray robe.

Despite his plain attire, merely standing there gave others the urge to bow down in worship.

"You may leave."

With a sweep of his hand, a wave of Soul Power surged forth.

More than a dozen Douluo promptly withdrew from Douluo Hall, and not one dared linger.

Known alongside Tang Chen and Bo Saixi as the "Unrivaled in the Sky," he was not someone anyone wished to make an enemy of.

"You wish to save that boy? Using the Rebirth Green Lotus?"

Qiandao Liu's expression was calm as he slowly asked.

The Rebirth Green Lotus could regenerate flesh from bones and bring the dead back to life.

Furthermore, its medicinal properties were mild and easy to absorb. Even among Immortal Herbs, it was a superior treasure.

He had originally intended to save this herb for his granddaughter, Qian Renxue, in case of emergency.

"That is correct. With his talent, becoming a Titled Douluo is practically inevitable."

Bibi Dong nodded, looking Qiandao Liu directly in the eyes.

The person she truly hated was Qian Xunji. Her resentment toward Qiandao Liu was mostly misplaced anger.

After living alongside him for many years, Bibi Dong had also come to understand Qiandao Liu's character well.

Compared with personal hatred, he valued the benefits Spirit Hall as a whole could gain more highly.

That was why, even after discovering that Bibi Dong had killed his son, Qian Xunji,

Qiandao Liu had still resolutely placed her in the position of Pope.

Because he knew that what Bibi Dong could bring to Spirit Hall would absolutely surpass what Qian Xunji could offer.

"I do not deny that. Innate Full Soul Power, perhaps even rank 20. With such talent, becoming a Titled Douluo would not be difficult."

Qiandao Liu nodded slightly, not opposing Bibi Dong's assessment.

"But have you considered how much Spirit Hall will have to invest during the time he is growing?"

Yet he immediately smiled faintly.

"There has never been any shortage of geniuses. What is scarce are geniuses who can grow to maturity. Given the current circumstances, I oppose gambling this Immortal Herb on him."

"So that means there is still room for negotiation."

Bibi Dong's Soul Power seeped outward slightly. The Soul Power of her two Spider Emperors collided with Qiandao Liu's Angel Soul Power.

Holiness and evil were completely opposed, yet neither could gain the upper hand.

"In that case, bring the boy before me first."

"I believe you will change your mind."

The invisible clash between their Soul Powers remained evenly matched.

This was not a contest of Soul Power quantity, but purely one of quality.

In other words, Bibi Dong's Soul Power, filled with evil and corruption, was now on the same level as Qiandao Liu's holy Soul Power.

Their stalemate also signified mutual compromise.

Bibi Dong had won Su Chen an opportunity. But whether he could succeed would depend on himself.

A week later, under careful daily care, Su Chen's body had fully recovered. Although the Heterogeneous Soul Power within him still continued to run rampant,

his meridians had been improved through daily treatments that strengthened his foundation and nourished his vitality.

He had also been taught a method of using Soul Power to suppress it.

That way, as long as he did not release too much Soul Power at once and render it impossible to suppress,

he would not suffer from chaotic Soul Power and pain worse than death.

"High Priest."

After fully recovering, Su Chen came before Qiandao Liu as instructed.

"You are the boy Bibi Dong wishes to save?"

This meeting was held in Douluo Hall.

This was where Spirit Hall commemorated deceased Titled Douluo. Even Bibi Dong could not enter it freely.

"Hold out your hand."

Qiandao Liu spoke slowly, and Su Chen took the opportunity to examine him.

Qiandao Liu was clearly an old man in his seventies or eighties, yet he looked like a robust man in his thirties or forties.

His black hair fell behind his back, and a serene smile remained on his face at all times.

"Release your Soul Power."

Qiandao Liu still wore a smile as he placed his fingertip against Su Chen's palm.

As a transmigrator, Su Chen naturally knew that Qiandao Liu was one of the three supreme Douluo of the current era.

Moreover, he and Bibi Dong could not exactly be considered allies, so Su Chen could only release his Soul Power cautiously.

At the same time, a thread of golden Soul Power slowly flowed from Qiandao Liu's hand and began to mingle with the Soul Power Su Chen had released.

"Gloomy, deathly still. Yet for some inexplicable reason, it contains a trace of vitality."

Sensing the unusual Soul Power emanating from Su Chen, Qiandao Liu spoke slowly.

"Hm?"

But very quickly, Qiandao Liu discovered in astonishment that his golden Angel Soul Power was rapidly withering.