Su Wen and Ye Yuan'er waited for a while before the Palace Guard Knight came out and respectfully said, "Platinum Bishop, the Grand Pontiff asks you to come in."
Chapter 6: Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid
Ye Yuan'er led Su Wen into the Worship Hall. The sacred aura that hit them made Su Wen furrow his brow slightly.
At a glance, the huge Angel Statue dominated the hall, with six wings on its back and the Holy Sword in its hand.
Below the statue, a man who looked about forty sat on a prayer cushion.
He was handsome and tall, dressed in a simple gray robe. His long hair fell down his back, neatly combed.
The instant Su Wen entered, Qian Daoliu's usually calm expression shifted slightly.
"Grand Pontiff!"
Ye Yuan'er respectfully saluted while holding Su Wen's hand.
"Bishop Ye, this must be the child you adopted?"
"Innate Soul Power level ten, and a Martial Soul never seen before—the Ghost Emperor of the Wedding Dress!"
Qian Daoliu rose to his feet, a faint smile on his face.
His gentle, tranquil air made people feel at ease.
"Reporting to the Grand Pontiff, this is Su Wen. His parents were also deceased Cardinals of Spirit Hall!"
Ye Yuan'er knew that the Grand Pontiff's Martial Soul attributes clashed with Xiao Wen's.
The Grand Pontiff might not like him.
So she immediately emphasized that Xiao Wen was a true-blooded member of Spirit Hall.
"There's no need to worry. I'm simply curious about this kind of Martial Soul. It isn't recorded in Spirit Hall's archives, and his is the first of its kind. I even went to take a look when he awakened it!"
Qian Daoliu's smile remained. It had been a long time since a genius with Innate Full Soul Power had appeared in Spirit Hall.
His Martial Soul was a little evil, but as long as he was properly guided, there wouldn't be any major problems in his future.
Ye Yuan'er and Su Wen were startled.
So Qian Daoliu had also been drawn to the Martial Soul awakening, but hadn't shown himself.
"Has Bishop Ye's Martial Soul changed?"
Qian Daoliu noticed that Ye Yuan'er had reached Level 90, becoming a Quasi-Titled Douluo, and that her fire-attribute power had grown stronger. A trace of surprise crossed his face.
The moment Ye Yuan'er summoned her Martial Soul, that surprise turned to shock.
A Fire Phoenix circled through the hall. Its loud cry and scorching flames made even Qian Daoliu feel the heat.
"Your Martial Soul has actually changed. What happened?"
Qian Daoliu could hardly conceal his astonishment. He'd heard of Martial Souls mutating during their awakening.
But to evolve later on—and into a Phoenix, one of the top Beast Martial Souls—was truly hard to believe.
"Reporting to the Grand Pontiff, when Aunt Ye helped me obtain a Spirit Ring, she found three Immortal Herbs. Aunt Ye took one, and her Martial Soul transformed from a Blazing Fire Phoenix into a Fire Phoenix!"
Su Wen mentioned the three herbs on purpose. No one could resist the temptation of obtaining Immortal Herbs and offering one to someone else, but the remaining ones were another matter.
"Immortal Herbs?"
Qian Daoliu raised an eyebrow slightly. He'd never heard of such a thing.
Su Wen explained the herbs' effects. He'd read it all in a book: supposedly, each Immortal Herb was a rare treasure, and after consuming one, a person was sure to become a Titled Douluo, with great potential to reach the Limit Douluo level.
As Qian Daoliu listened, he felt that the Soul Master World's theories had been turned upside down. If Ye Yuan'er's Martial Soul hadn't been right there before his eyes, he could never have believed it.
"Grand Pontiff, I have another Immortal Herb here, and I was planning to offer it to Spirit Hall!"
Su Wen took out the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, a flower with eight petals, pure white and translucent.
"I read about it in a book. This flower is called the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. It can strengthen the body, expel impurities, and make up for the slow cultivation speed of support-type Soul Masters. Its medicinal effects last at least until Level 70. Before then, it continually speeds up cultivation. After taking it, it can also break through a Soul Master's limit, and even the lowest potential it grants is that of a Titled Douluo."
Su Wen knew Qian Renxue needed this Immortal Herb badly. She didn't need to break through her potential limit, but the faster cultivation would make up for all the time she spent undercover.
Qian Daoliu was indeed tempted.
He didn't need it, but that didn't mean his granddaughter didn't.
Su Wen and Ye Yuan'er were both members of Spirit Hall, and trustworthy.
And Ye Yuan'er's Martial Soul was proof enough.
Qian Daoliu reached out and used Soul Power to draw the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid into his hand.
"I'll accept this Immortal Herb!"
"Of course, I won't take it for nothing. Tell me what you want."
Su Wen's eyes lit up.
He knew Qian Daoliu wouldn't shamelessly accept the gift without giving anything in return.
Of course, if he did, Su Wen would shamelessly ask for something anyway.
A Limit Douluo like him couldn't possibly hold a grudge against a little kid.
"Grand Pontiff, Aunt Ye happens to be missing a Spirit Ring. I'd like to ask you to help hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast for her Ninth Spirit Ring."
"Hmm! Not just anyone can absorb a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring. A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast's power and spiritual strength are on a completely different level from those of a ninety-thousand-year Soul Beast. They're like heaven and earth."
"Throughout Spirit Hall's history, many Level 90 Soul Masters have died because they couldn't withstand the power of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"
Qian Daoliu kindly warned them. A Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring was valuable, but it wasn't suitable for everyone.
Ye Yuan'er's gaze was firm. "Grand Pontiff, I think I can do it. My Martial Soul has evolved into a Phoenix, one of the top Beast Martial Souls. What's more, the Immortal Herb cleansed my body and changed my physique!"
Qian Daoliu fell silent for a moment.
Ye Yuan'er might indeed succeed.
And she was one of Spirit Hall's own.
Spirit Hall would gain another Titled Douluo with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring.
That would make Spirit Hall even stronger.
"All right. Since you've decided, I'll have Fourth Elder accompany you. There are indeed several Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Forest."
"Grand Pontiff, could we ask Second Worship to accompany us to the Star Dou Forest?"
Su Wen awkwardly scratched the back of his head.
But inwardly, he grumbled.
Fourth Elder was strong, but if they had to face four Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts at once, the outcome was hard to predict.
Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts were extremely proud. They would rather self-destruct than be killed.
To avoid any mishaps, Second Worship was the best choice.
At Level 98, he was a Peak Douluo who could roam the Star Dou Forest without a care.
Half an hour later.
Two streaks of light flew out of Spirit City.
Ye Yuan'er stood atop her Fire Phoenix, holding Su Wen in her arms.
At first, she hadn't wanted Su Wen to come along.
But he insisted that he wanted to broaden his horizons, and Golden Crocodile Douluo had no objections.
So Ye Yuan'er had no choice but to bring him along.
"Xiao Wen, once we reach the Star Dou Forest, make sure you stay close to me!"
"Don't worry, Aunt Ye. With Second Worship here, no one in the Star Dou Forest can stop us. We can treat it like home."
Flattery never hurt, and Golden Crocodile Douluo was right there, so Su Wen didn't mind buttering him up.
"Hahaha, you little rascal. You're quite likable!" Golden Crocodile Douluo smiled faintly. "You managed to get the Grand Pontiff's help, and you know about Immortal Herbs. It's clear you read a lot. You're so young, yet you already understand the importance of knowledge. I wish my Tian Yao were more like you."
Chapter 7: Hellfire Dragon King
"Kid, do you still have any Immortal Herbs?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo suddenly changed the subject.
"Nope!" Su Wen shrugged. "But I've been so lucky. Since I found some this time, maybe I'll find more in the future."
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Ye Yuan'er. Seeing that she also had none, he couldn't help sighing.
Several hours later, the three of them arrived above the Star Dou Forest.
From afar, the forest stretched beyond the horizon, with dense undergrowth and countless mountain ranges.
"Xiao Wen, the Star Dou Forest is the largest forest of Soul Beasts. There are countless Soul Beasts inside, and most Soul Masters choose it to obtain their Spirit Rings."
"At the same time, the Star Dou Forest is also the most dangerous place. The number of Soul Masters who die here every year is impossible to estimate."
Ye Yuan'er stroked Su Wen's head as she explained the Star Dou Forest.
Golden Crocodile Douluo didn't interrupt. He flew steadily toward the Lake of Life.
His target was clear: the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python at the Lake of Life.
Spirit Hall's library had long ago recorded both of these Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.
The Titan Giant Ape was even known as the King of the Forest.
Either of them could give Ye Yuan'er powerful offensive abilities.
"Hopefully we get lucky and find them right away. Otherwise, if they hide, we'll waste a lot of time!"
As soon as Golden Crocodile Douluo finished speaking, a dull rumbling sounded in the distance.
"Rumble!"
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