From the seat of honor, Ning Fengzhi cupped his hands toward Yu Longchen and asked, "Senior Yu, what do you think of this matter?"
Yu Longchen slapped the armrest and declared with vigorous, domineering confidence, "What else is there to think? We'll settle it with our fists. The talented juniors of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will show the soul master world the strength of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"Xiao, is there any news of Tang Hao?" Yu Yuanzhen asked Tang Xiao beside him.
Tang Xiao answered respectfully, "Senior Yu, there has been no news of Hao's Younger Brother since the incident six years ago."
"Ah, such a fine child—why did his tastes have to be so peculiar? If Tang Hao were here today, with his talent, he probably wouldn't be far from becoming a Title Douluo. Then he would be the youngest Title Douluo on the continent. I'd like to see whether that junior Qian Xunji could still smile then."
Yu Yuanzhen sighed. It was not that he wanted to curry favor with the Clear Sky Sect; he simply hoped Tang Hao would come and slap Qian Xunji in the face. After all, Spirit Hall was always boasting about Qian Xunji—saying he had become a Title Douluo at fifty, then continued to break through, calling him a once-in-a-generation genius, young and accomplished. He had become Pope as a Soul Douluo, the first such case in the history of the Qian Clan.
In the spectator stands, Feng Xiaotian, with his white hair, large purple eyes, and somewhat adorable appearance, looked around at the major figures of the soul master world. When his gaze landed on the adorably clueless little girl Huo Wu sitting beside the Blazing Fire Academy Headmaster, his eyes lit up. He immediately walked over, held out his hand, and said, "Hello, my name is Feng Xiaotian. What's your name?"
Blazing Fire Academy and Godwind Academy were sister academies, and the families behind them had excellent relations as well. In the original story, Feng Xiaotian had gone to Blazing Fire Academy to play, met Huo Wu, and fallen in love at first sight. Because Qian Renhan's interference had created this competition, the two met ahead of time.
Although Huo Wu had yet to awaken her Martial Soul, she was the granddaughter of the Blazing Fire Academy Headmaster. Her father was also the next headmaster of Blazing Fire Academy, and she had an older brother who doted on her. She had long developed the temperament of a spoiled young miss. She merely glanced at Feng Xiaotian before looking away.
"Xiaotian, you can't mess around here!" The Divine Wind Academy Headmaster immediately pulled Feng Xiaotian back and apologized to the Blazing Fire Academy Headmaster. "Brother Huo, my apologies. Xiaotian is used to fooling around at home."
The Blazing Fire Academy Headmaster smiled. "It's fine, old Feng. I heard your Xiaotian awakened a top-tier mutated Martial Soul, the Gale Twin-Headed Wolf, and even possesses the once-in-a-century Innate Full Soul Power. Perhaps he may become the Feng Clan's first Title Douluo. In this competition, your Xiaotian might shine brilliantly if he participates. He may even have a chance to take a Title Douluo as his master."
"Not at all, not at all. This child still has a long way to go." The Divine Wind Academy Headmaster responded humbly. The two were genuinely friends, and there was no malicious intent in their exchange.
At that moment, everyone's expressions sharpened as they looked toward the horizon. Five figures were speeding toward them, arriving before the crowd in only a few breaths.
"His Holiness the Pope has arrived!"
Snake Lance and Pufferfish spoke in unison, their voices infused with Soul Power resounding throughout Thunder Canyon.
"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope!"
A uniform cry rose from the spectator stands. Yu Longchen, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Tang Xiao also rose to their feet in respect. No matter how dissatisfied they might be inwardly, the Pope's status in the soul master world was publicly above that of the sect masters of the Upper Three Sects, equal to the emperors of the two great empires.
The five landed on the ground. Yu Longchen walked down and said heartily, "Your Holiness the Pope, your presence honors the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. These two must be your children, yes? They truly are outstanding in appearance and gifted beyond measure. Please, take the seat of honor!"
"Senior Longchen remains as spirited as ever. This junior cannot accept that seat; you should remain seated." Qian Xunji replied with equal courtesy.
"Wow, Brother, is that white-haired person a boy or a girl? Why is his skin as white as milk? It looks completely different from mine," Huo Wu asked Huo Wushuang.
Qian Renhan's skin was a deathly milk-white, as though it swallowed light, while Huo Wu's was a reflective snowy white. As for his face, which had been reshaped by the Fallen Angel Martial Soul, it truly was as Qian Renxue had said—if he put on a dress, everyone would probably think he was a girl.
"I don't know either." Huo Wushuang shook his head.
At that moment, Feng Xiaotian suddenly cut in, his tone full of certainty. "A boy. Definitely a boy. My Gale Twin-Headed Wolf Martial Soul has a keen sense of smell that can distinguish the different scents of men and women."
"What does it have to do with you?" Huo Wu said unhappily. Why was this guy butting in? Couldn't he see that she had no intention of speaking to him at all?
If it had been before, Feng Xiaotian would surely have only smiled awkwardly at Huo Wu's attitude. But this time, he did not respond, because he had found a new target. His gaze fixed tightly on Qian Renxue. Qian Renxue was not much older than Huo Wu, but whether in temperament or cuteness, the two were on entirely different levels. Besides, he was the same age as Qian Renxue.
Seeing this, Huo Wu looked at Qian Renxue, then at Feng Xiaotian. For some reason, a feeling of displeasure rose in her heart.
In the end, Yu Longchen and Qian Xunji sat together at the main table, while Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Tang Xiao shifted slightly to the side.
"Come on, Xiaoxue."
Qian Renhan brought Qian Renxue to the spectator stands, with Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo following behind them as guards. The arrival of the four made the spectator stands noticeably tenser, and everyone automatically shifted aside to leave them a large open space.
During this time, Yu Longchen and Sword Douluo secretly assessed Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo, their eyes slightly grave. One was level 92, the other level 93. When had Spirit Hall gained two more Title Douluo? More importantly, when had Qian Xunji broken through to the realm of a level 95 Super Douluo?
In the spectator stands, Qian Renxue said with slight irritation, "Brother, someone behind us keeps staring at me."
"Don't mind it. You'll get used to it." Qian Renhan replied blandly without turning around. With a face as attractive as Qian Renxue's, no one could really be blamed.
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