"Old Ghost, return to Spirit Hall at once and notify His Holiness the Pope. I'll wait here a little longer," Chrysanthemum Douluo said gravely. If Qian Renhan had truly died inside, it would be an unimaginable loss for Spirit Hall.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ghost Douluo transformed into a black phantom and sped toward Spirit Hall. Beneath his mask, his usually expressionless corpse-like face was filled with panic. He did not dare imagine how furious His Holiness the Pope would be upon learning that the Eldest Young Master had died on Hell Road, nor what turmoil would shake Spirit Hall.
At the Papal Palace, Qian Xunji sat upon the Pope's throne as usual, handling official matters.
After a while, Qian Xunji yawned and set down his pen. He muttered, "It's already been two months. Even if Xiaohan is traveling the continent to rid himself of his killing intent, he shouldn't have gone without sending back a single letter."
"With Xiaohan's Fallen Angel Martial Soul and the Divine Slaughter's Domain he obtained from the City of Slaughter, once he breaks through to Soul Saint, he'll certainly be able to contend with a Title Douluo as a Soul Saint and become a powerful force for Spirit Hall. I wonder how much longer it will be before I can retire."
To break through to Rank 96, one needed enlightenment. There were countless matters at the Papal Palace every day; Qian Xunji was fortunate if he could spare three days. Where would he find the time to seek enlightenment? Thus, even now, his cultivation remained at Rank 95, and he had not gone to complete his Angel God Trial. After all, Old Man was still hale and hearty, while the next generation had yet to grow up. Spirit Hall still needed him