Shadow Ninja

Qian Daoliu calmed his excitement slightly and explained to Qian Renxue, "This is the Angel Nine Trials, a Divine Inheritance. It means you have gained the Divine Ancestor's recognition. Once you complete the nine trials, you will ascend to godhood and become the Angel God."

"I can become a god too! That means even if that woman Bibi Dong becomes a god, I can still defeat her."

"That's right. The Angel God is a deity of justice and completely suppresses those Evil Spirits."

However, God Trials were not so simple. For the time ahead, she had to remain here and undergo the trials.

Grandfather also hoped she could complete the God Trials as soon as possible and ascend to godhood."

"Mm, I understand. I won't let you down, Grandfather."

At that moment, Xiao Chenlong added a comment.

"She also needs to show herself as Bibi Dong from time to time. Stability must come first within Spirit Hall."

"You're not staying in Spirit City with me?"

"Of course I won't be staying in Spirit City. I have my own matters to attend to. I hope that the next time I see you, your Soul Power Level will amaze me."

"Hmph, when we meet again, I'll make sure you're beyond my reach."

"Hehe, all right. I'll be waiting to see it."

Xiao Chenlong then returned to Heaven Dou City, bringing Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo with him.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo could now be considered Xiao Chenlong's trusted confidants. Together with Dugu Bo, he could mobilize three Titled Douluo whenever he wished.

That was enough for the current stage. If necessary, he could also use the Angel Token to summon the Enshrined from the Worship Hall.

At that time, Salas delivered an invitation to Xiao Chenlong. It had come from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

In two days, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would hold its Spirit Awakening Ceremony. Ning Fengzhi had invited Xiao Chenlong to attend as a guest.

"Oh, Ning Rongrong has reached the age to awaken her Martial Soul already? Time really has passed quickly."

Naturally, Xiao Chenlong would attend this ceremony. It would also give him a chance to have a proper talk with Ning Fengzhi and see what he thought of Spirit Hall bringing all Spirit Masters under its management system.

That night, deep within Xiao Chenlong's consciousness, he stood before the Holy Lord's statue, whose eyes glowed red.

"Holy Lord, I think we can have a proper talk now."

"What do you want to talk about?"

"Good. You can speak, and you can communicate. That's a good start. Holy Lord, you are the Fire Demon, and also a Demon Sorcerer."

"You should know quite a few spells. How about teaching me some? You are my Martial Soul and my subordinate. You should have recognized that reality by now, shouldn't you?"

"Fine. Release me from here, and I will teach you magic."

Xiao Chenlong shook his head.

"As everyone knows, you, Holy Lord, are a creature who does not keep his word, so there's no need to bargain with me."

"You have only two choices: agree or refuse. If you agree, perhaps you'll have a chance to leave someday."

"If you refuse, that's fine too. I'll suppress you here completely, and you can remain a statue here forever."

"The magic you possess is not something I desperately need. The power of the Twelve Talismans is already enough for me."

"Cunning human!"

"When dealing with demons like you, one truly has to be a little cunning. Choose, Holy Lord. A dignified Fire Demon surely won't dawdle like a woman, will he?"

"Hmph..."

Early the next morning, Xiao Chenlong opened his eyes. A pair of Shadow Ninja emerged from the shadow behind him.

His gains had been considerable. Not only had he obtained some magic from the Holy Lord, but he had also gained the right to summon Shadow Ninja.

Although these Shadow Ninja were not particularly powerful themselves, they were experts at gathering intelligence, reconnaissance, assassination, and ambushes.

"With the Shadow Ninja and the Holy Lord's Magic, my plan should be much easier to carry out."

For the entire following day, Xiao Chenlong studied the Holy Lord's magic.

Although the magic was powerful, it did not fit very well in Douluo Continent. Xiao Chenlong made improvements of his own to adapt it to Douluo Continent's Spirit Power System.

That day, Xiao Chenlong brought Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

There were not many people at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Spirit Awakening Ceremony that day.

Ning Fengzhi approached with a smile.

"Hehe, His Highness the Saint Son, you've returned. I went looking for you earlier, but you weren't there. I thought you might miss today as well."

"I went back to Spirit City to handle some matters. Sect Master Ning, you may attend to your business first. We can talk later."

"Very well, very well. Please take a seat."

Not long after Xiao Chenlong and his group took their seats, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Spirit Awakening Ceremony began.

Among the six-year-old children awakening their Martial Souls, some had been born into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, while others were adopted orphans.

The two groups were clearly separated.

Those born into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect generally had Spirit Masters for parents. There was a high probability that they possessed Innate Soul Power and could become Spirit Masters.

As for the adopted orphans, that depended on Heaven's Will. Spirit Awakening was the dividing line in their lives.

The Spirit Awakening Ceremony proceeded in an orderly fashion. Most of the adopted orphans did not possess Innate Soul Power, and when they grew up, they would be assigned to work in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's various businesses.

In truth, this was already better than what most commoners had. Most commoners who could not become Spirit Masters could only toil in the fields, scraping out a meager living for their entire lives.

Of course, the true star of this Spirit Awakening Ceremony was Ning Rongrong, the Little Witch.

She was last in line, and she had now stepped into the Awakening Formation.

As the Awakening Formation activated, Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul immediately appeared in her palm. As expected, it was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

A trace of disappointment flashed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes. He had hoped Ning Rongrong would surprise him by awakening an Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, or even a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

But reality was reality. It would not change according to his personal wishes.

Still, Ning Rongrong's Innate Soul Power was indeed excellent. Level nine Innate Soul Power could even be considered the mark of a top-tier genius.

After all, Innate Full Soul Power was exceedingly rare even in recorded history.

"Good! Level nine Innate Soul Power. As expected of my daughter."

Ning Rongrong was delighted as well. She proudly raised her chin, looking just like a victorious Rooster.

"Hehe, Sect Master Ning, congratulations. Rongrong is a true genius."

Xiao Chenlong walked over to Ning Rongrong and raised a hand to pat her head.

He could feel Ning Rongrong's body stiffen. She was truly afraid of him.

"Haha, compared to His Highness the Saint Son, Rongrong's talent is nothing worth mentioning. His Highness the Saint Son, please come inside for a private discussion."

"Good. That is exactly what I had in mind."

Only after Xiao Chenlong walked away from her did Ning Rongrong let out a sigh of relief.

At the same time, she complained under her breath, "Dad, honestly, why did you invite that Great Devil King here?"