The Pope's Choice, Blacksmiths Join the Pavilion

At dawn the next day, the sky had only just begun to brighten.

After half a day of travel, Yue Guan and Ghost returned to Spirit City.

Inside the Pope Palace, Bibi Dong sat upon the Pope's throne. Dressed in a purple papal robe and wearing the Nine-Curve Purple-Gold Crown, her majesty was too imposing to look upon directly.

She quietly listened to Yue Guan's report, her fingertips unconsciously tapping against the throne's armrest.

Once the report was finished, Yue Guan stood silently to one side, awaiting Bibi Dong's response.

Bibi Dong frowned slightly. "You mean Fate Defying Pavilion has the ability to repair Ancient Soul Tools, but they need to study that sword tip first?"

"Yes, Your Holiness." Yue Guan replied respectfully. "That Hall Master Ju Zi may look young, but she is truly an expert in Soul Tools. I personally witnessed the Soul Tools she forged, and their power was indeed extraordinary. Moreover, Divine Craftsman Lou Gao truly is at Fate Defying Pavilion."

At those words, a trace of complexity surfaced in Bibi Dong's eyes.

It seemed Fate Defying Pavilion had indeed inherited the legacy of Ancient Soul Tools.

Their previous large-scale recruitment of blacksmiths was likely for the purpose of forging even more powerful Soul Tools. They might truly have the ability to repair that sword tip...

But once they thoroughly studied it, they would likely be able to forge identical Soul Tools. How much stronger would they become then?

With a flick of her hand, a blood-colored sword tip appeared in her palm.

The sword tip radiated an incomparably dense blood-red glow, carrying an aura that made even Yue Guan and Ghost's hearts tremble.

Yue Guan's expression turned grave as he thought to himself, *This sword tip has become much stronger than it was a month