The Great Stage of Douluo, My Name is Qian Xunji

"Shut up, we'll talk about you when we get back."

"Oh! Then please don't be mean to His Holiness the Pope."

"..." Qianjun Douluo stopped paying attention to his grandson.

"So, is there anything else you need, Your Holiness?" Falling Devil Douluo started ushering him out.

He would only feel at ease once he saw Qian Xunji walk out the front gate with his own eyes.

"There's really no need for that. Having two Title Douluo personally see me off, how could I be so bold?" Saying this, Qian Xunji swaggered right down the center, his expression natural, effectively making the Qianjun Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo behind him look like mere lackeys.

Well, the ones standing in the lackey positions before were Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

They were Super Douluo now, too.

Rounding it up, it was about the same.

Super Douluo = Super Douluo.

Chrysanthemum Douluo + Ghost Douluo = Falling Devil Douluo + Qianjun Douluo.

The inequality was solved in an instant!

Chapter 60: Internal Competition

Leaving the residence of Falling Devil Douluo, Qian Xunji didn't want to go back and face his menopausal old father.

Checking the time, he went to visit his biological daughter, Qian Renxue.

He also took the opportunity to practice his next speech; as the Pope and the spokesperson for the Martial Soul Hall, his eloquence and image had to be impeccable.

Thinking this, Qian Xunji went to Qian Renxue's room.

The little one was still cultivating at this time, sitting cross-legged and circulating her soul power.

She couldn't afford not to work hard!

The three "siblings" around her were more competitive than the last. Although Sister Jing had lower Innate Soul Power than her, she was the most hardworking and extremely strong-willed. She followed a philosophy where the strong ruled everything and the weak only needed to accept protection. When Qian Renxue sparred with her, despite Qian Renxue having the advantage in soul power, she was often caught off guard and taken down by the golden figure flashing past her eyes.

Brother Xiang Yu was born with divine strength and had the same level of Innate Soul Power as her—level twenty. In sparring matches between peers, she lost more than she won. If she slacked off and her soul power fell below his, she would be directly crushed.

Brother Arthur was quite eccentric and had a strong sense of... justice, with a very imposing aura. He also had the most supporters in the school. Although he didn't have level twenty Innate Soul Power, he possessed Twin Martial Souls, with both martial souls covering both offense and defense. What Qian Renxue found most incredible was that this guy could actually perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill by himself using his own Twin Martial Souls, summoning a giant golden sword that descended from the sky—the Sword of Promised Victory!

To be honest, when she first saw it, Qian Renxue felt a bit envious.

Moreover, Brother Arthur's Twin Martial Souls were special; they shared the same root and origin and could be used simultaneously. Normal holders of Twin Martial Souls couldn't use them at the same time because the two martial souls repelled each other.

Even though she wanted to spend time with her father, Qian Renxue still persevered and did not give up on her daily cultivation.

Qian Xunji looked at the fair and tender Qian Renxue, who had a serious expression like a little adult, yawned out of boredom, took over the bed, and went straight to sleep.

The room was silent!

When the night grew deep, the golden-haired girl climbed onto the bed, tired, and snuggled into the arms of the golden-haired man beside her. She fell asleep shortly after, a happy smile on her baby-fat face.

Sensing the soft little thing in his arms, Qian Xunji hugged her tightly, just like a body pillow.

Outside the window, a figure watched the two in the room, sighed, and turned to leave.

I'll let it slide for today...

For the sake of little Xue.

Chapter 61: Fishing for Enforcement?

Various forces naturally began to inquire about the functions of this Alchemy Hall.

From the previous Soul Beast Forest and soul master subsidies, it was clear that every activity of the Martial Soul Hall was beneficial to everyone.

The pills from the Alchemy Hall would be transported to various Martial Soul Hall branches, and the names and effects of these pills would inevitably spread.

After all, with so many people, there were bound to be a few rats in a large organization like the Martial Soul Hall.

However, as important resources, the immortal pills were only known to the talented students of the Martial Soul Hall Academy and some deacons, bishops, and elders who were extremely loyal to the Martial Soul Hall.

Once the news spread and the major forces became aware, some people inevitably became restless.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

As an auxiliary sect that managed businesses and had extensive connections, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the first to learn this intelligence.

Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat excited. Of course, as an auxiliary soul master, the effects of his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul far exceeded these so-called pills, whether it was for recovering soul power or healing injuries.

What he valued was the Soul Power Breakthrough Pill among them.

The moment he saw the intelligence, he had already sent sect disciples to find a way to obtain a seventh-tier Soul Power Breakthrough Pill that could be used by a level seventy-nine Soul Saint.

However, he had never obtained one.

According to the intelligence sent back by the disciples, the Soul Power Breakthrough Pill was also a scarce resource within the Martial Soul Hall. Redeeming it required a large amount of contribution points, and generally, only the deacons and bishops in various places had the ability to redeem them.

With Soul Douluo personally transporting them, there was simply no opportunity to snatch them.

As for bribing those deacons and bishops of Martial Soul Hall?

Those capable of using a Tier 6 Soul Power Breakthrough Pill are all Soul Emperors, holding high positions and great power within Martial Soul Hall. They are extremely difficult to bribe, not to mention convincing them to give up the cultivation resources they need for their own breakthroughs.

What's even more ruthless is that Martial Soul Hall is likely guarding against this very tactic.

Once the pills are delivered, they are consumed on the spot, leaving no opportunity for anyone to play tricks.

Ning Fengzhi sat in the main hall, his hand resting on the rounded top of his cane, while his other hand tapped against the armrest of his chair. His expression was unreadable, maintaining his usual gentle and refined demeanor.

Just then, footsteps echoed at the entrance of the hall. Ning Fengzhi looked toward the sound, and upon seeing Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo coming to find him together, he couldn't help but let a bitter smile touch the corners of his mouth.

"You fellow, you never tell us old guys when something is up. If Rongrong hadn't mentioned that you'd been staying in your room these past few days, we wouldn't even know something had happened." Bone Douluo Gu Rong looked at him with a sense of exasperation.

"If you truly want that Soul Power Breakthrough Pill, it wouldn't be difficult for someone with my strength and his to obtain it." Bone Douluo said this without a hint of awkwardness.

This world has always been this way: the weak are prey to the strong. Major factions clash for all sorts of reasons. The old lechers of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect have ruined countless women, the reputation of the Clear Sky Sect as the world's number one tool martial soul was forged through battle, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect makes money hand over fist, making it a target for countless others. Those underground, unseen auction houses involve all the major factions, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect even holds VIP seats.

Sword Douluo frowned. He did not like engaging in such matters, but since this concerned the future of Ning Fengzhi, he thought it over carefully and did not voice any opposition.

"The two of you, I don't think this matter is simple." Ning Fengzhi closed his eyes.

Over these years of managing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he had witnessed countless conspiracies and blades drawn in the shadows. His leg had been injured, and even after treatment, it remained slightly lame. To keep this flaw from being obvious and to maintain his dignity as the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi had a custom cane made and adjusted his gait to become unhurried, elegant, and leisurely.

After so many years, he could be considered an old fox. He could see the value of this type of pill at a glance; it could help those soul masters trapped for years to break through. That alone was enough to win over countless powerhouses.

The pills currently circulating did not include any that could be used by Title Douluo.

However, the family and friends of Title Douluo would certainly have people in need of them.

"As far as I know, Yu Luomian of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the Empress of the Star Luo Empire who has been trapped at the Soul Douluo realm for years, as well as the Four Element Academies, various nobles across the land, and so on—they all need this Soul Power Breakthrough Pill."

"If they want to seize the pills, a mere Soul Douluo is absolutely not enough."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo, "There is a high probability that this is a trap."

"Martial Soul Hall didn't used to be like this." Sword Douluo's expression was serious, filled with suspicion.

Martial Soul Hall had never before engaged in this kind of "fishing" enforcement.

Whatever they wanted to do, they had always done it openly and above board.

Even their fights were conducted in the light of day.

They were even considered excessively gentlemanly and upright, not clever in the slightest.

It was precisely because of this that, despite their immense power and the wariness of other major factions, their reputation had never been poor.

"Whether it is or isn't, we will know once we see the results. This time, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect should not get involved." Ning Fengzhi suppressed the longing in his heart and comforted himself: given the defects of his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile martial soul, that Soul Power Breakthrough Pill might not necessarily be able to cure it, so he would just let it go this time.

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Heaven Dou City, Moonlight Pavilion

Tang Yuehua also noticed the Soul Power Breakthrough Pill. At first, she felt a flicker of excitement, thinking her soul power might be saved.

But after reading the pill grade descriptions that followed, the faint smile that had just risen immediately stiffened.

Tier 1 Soul Power Breakthrough Pill, for use by soul masters.

What about soul scholars?

Tang Yuehua read it carefully once more, finally confirming that this Soul Power Breakthrough Pill skipped the soul scholar stage entirely.

Tang Yuehua gritted her teeth, wanting to vent by tearing up the intelligence in her hands. In the end, years of noble etiquette and her mask of composure suppressed the anger in her heart, though her clenched hand left the paper wrinkled and creased.

"Just like before, send this intelligence along with those supplies to the village." Tang Yuehua wrote a letter and handed it, along with the intelligence, to her subordinate with instructions.

As for the village receiving the intelligence and supplies, it was located at the foot of the Clear Sky Sect mountain. On the surface, it was an ordinary village, but in reality, it was an external contact point for the Clear Sky Sect.

Her abilities only allowed her to do this much; Tang Yuehua dared not touch anything transported by a Soul Douluo.

It would depend on whether those elders were tempted or not.

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Nuoding Academy

Yu Xiaogang saw his clansmen for the first time in a long while, and along with them came a letter from his father.

Chapter 62: Arrogant yet Inferior

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Nuoding City

When Yu Xiaogang saw the middle-aged man wearing the attire of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect at the academy gate, his eyes held a trace of nostalgia, yet also a hint of disgust.

Yu Xiaogang was a contradiction. Deep down, he knew that he had relied on his father being a Title Douluo to occupy many of the family's resources for the younger generation. In terms of karma, the family owed him nothing; one could even say that Yu Xiaogang owed the family a great deal.

However, he also felt that taking those resources was his due. His father was the Thunder Douluo, and the family was only able to grow and thrive under his protection. As his father's son and a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, taking a "few hundred million" more in resources was no big deal.

Yet, what caused him to break down was that despite forcibly raising his soul power through all sorts of precious resources, his soul power remained unmoved after reaching level 29, unable to break through no matter what he did.