Testing

The Worship Hall plaza,

Qian Daoliu glanced at Qin Tian, then turned his gaze to Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others.

"Which of you will test Qin Tian's strength?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo, Azure Luan Douluo, Mighty Lion Douluo, and the others exchanged glances, understanding one another without a word.

"Big Brother, I'll do it."

Mighty Lion Douluo stepped forward and appeared in front of Qin Tian in the blink of an eye.

"Xiao Tian, attack with all your strength. Let your Fourth Grandfather see how strong you are."

After Qin Tian became Grand Pontiff Qian Daoliu's disciple, Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others had asked him to call them Grandfather.

"Yes, Fourth Grandfather."

Qin Tian wasn't worried about hurting Mighty Lion Douluo at all. He was only a level-27 Soul Grandmaster, while Mighty Lion Douluo was a level-97 Peak Douluo.

The gap between them was so great that even Qin Tian's full-strength attack couldn't break through Mighty Lion Douluo's Soul Power barrier.

"Martial Soul Possession!"

"First Soul Skill, White Tiger Battle Body!"

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Diamond Transformation!"

After possessing his Martial Soul, Qin Tian held nothing back and immediately used his first and second Soul Skills.

Feeling the strength surging through him, Qin Tian couldn't help clenching his fist. The air cracked with a sharp pop.

The two enhancement Soul Skills gave him a tremendous boost, increasing his strength, speed, attack, and defense, with their effects stacking together.

Even before cultivating the Ice and Fire Golden Body Refinement, Qin Tian's physique had been comparable to that of a high-rank Soul Ancestor. Afterward, it had improved greatly and was now comparable to that of a high-rank Soul King.

With the two enhancement Soul Skills strengthening him further, his physical strength was comparable to that of a Soul Emperor.

"Fourth Grandfather, watch out."

Qin Tian held nothing back. He stamped his right foot against the ground, turning into a cannonball as he charged at Mighty Lion Douluo.

His fist shot out with a roar, fast as lightning, and struck Mighty Lion Douluo's Soul Power barrier.

Mighty Lion Douluo didn't move at all. He simply watched in silence.

After that single strike, Qin Tian stopped.

That punch had been his full-strength attack. If he continued, all he could do was use a Soul Bone Skill.

"Not bad. That punch had a lot of power. It was already comparable to an attack from a high-rank Soul Ancestor."

Mighty Lion Douluo gave his assessment, his eyes alight as he looked at Qin Tian.

"Xiao Tian, your physique is powerful, and you have a solid foundation. The two enhancement Soul Skills you chose are also excellent."

Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile, and the others looked at Qin Tian with approval.

"Xiao Tian, get a good rest tonight. Your training will officially begin tomorrow."

"Ling Yuan, from now on, you'll be responsible for protecting Xiao Tian."

At Qian Daoliu's words, Qin Tian looked at Ling Yuan Douluo, who had appeared out of nowhere, his eyes thoughtful.

"Yes, Teacher!"

"Yes, Grand Pontiff."

Qin Tian followed a guard to his room. When he saw Ling Yuan Douluo come in after him, he felt rather helpless.

Was his teacher assigning him a bodyguard, or someone to keep an eye on him?

"Your Excellency Ling Yuan, I'll be counting on you to keep me safe from now on."

Ling Yuan Douluo only smiled calmly at Qin Tian's words.

"Qin Tian, I know who you are. Half a month ago, I received the Grand Pontiff's orders to protect you in secret. You just didn't know it."

Hearing this, Qin Tian was startled. What did she mean? She had been secretly protecting him for half a month?

He didn't ask any questions and pretended he hadn't heard her.

"Your Excellency Ling Yuan, I'm about to turn in. Are you going to—"

"I live next door," Ling Yuan Douluo replied calmly.

Qin Tian watched Ling Yuan Douluo leave, then glanced around the room. He went to the bed, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate.

Now that he was in Spirit City, he didn't want to dwell too much on anything else.

The next day, Qin Tian went to the Worship Hall.

"Teacher, Second Grandfather, Third Grandfather..."

Qin Tian greeted Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile, and the others one by one, then looked at the six people standing not far away, already guessing what was going on.

"Xiao Tian, you're here. I've prepared a training plan based on your current strength."

Qin Tian looked over the training plan Qian Daoliu had prepared for him: one hour of theory in the morning, one hour of Soul Power control training, practical combat in the afternoon, and meditation in the evening.

He had no objections.

"Golden Crocodile and the others will oversee your practical training. As for your theory lessons, I'll arrange for someone to teach you."

As Qian Daoliu finished speaking, a man walked in. He saluted Qian Daoliu and the others before turning to Qin Tian.

"I'll be your theory teacher from now on. My name is Lin Wen. I'm a level-87 Soul Douluo of the Power Attack System, and my Martial Soul is the Blazing Azure Hawk."

Qin Tian gave Lin Wen a slight nod, then turned to Qian Daoliu and bowed respectfully.

"Teacher, I'll go with Teacher Lin for my lesson now."

Qian Daoliu smiled and nodded, watching Qin Tian leave.

Once Qin Tian was out of sight, Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke up.

"Big Brother, I'm planning to bring Tian Yao to the Worship Hall to study alongside Qin Tian."

"Big Brother, I'm planning to have Qian Han come to the Worship Hall and study with Qin Tian too."

"Big Brother, I'm planning to bring Xiong Sheng here to study as well."

Light Feather Douluo, Qianjun Douluo, and Subduing Demon Douluo all spoke up, wanting to bring their younger relatives to the Worship Hall to study with Qin Tian.

The day before, they had taken home the gifts Qin Tian had prepared for them and given them to their younger relatives.

Just as expected, their Martial Souls had evolved, and their Soul Power had increased. In the past, they might not have let their younger relatives train at the Worship Hall. The reason was simple: their Martial Souls and Innate Soul Power.

But now that their Martial Souls had evolved, their potential had increased greatly. With proper training, they might not reach Peak Douluo, but becoming Super Douluo was certainly within reach.

With the resources at their disposal, and the potential granted by Martial Soul Evolution, raising them to Titled Douluo would be no problem at all.

Listening to the six Worshippers, Qian Daoliu glanced at them, understanding what they had in mind.

"Very well. Since you've given the Immortal Herbs to your younger relatives, bring them here and let them grow alongside Qin Tian."

"They're still young. Growing up together will help them build a rapport, and they'll be better able to protect Spirit Hall in the future."

Golden Crocodile and the others smiled and nodded.

As Lin Wen spoke, Qin Tian listened, nodding from time to time and occasionally asking questions.

The theory lessons covered knowledge of Martial Souls, Soul Beasts, culture, geography, and more.

After an hour, Lin Wen left, and Qin Tian rubbed his temples.

He had learned a lot in that hour.

Before, he had only learned by reading on his own, and much of what he knew had been vague. Lin Wen's explanations had made it all click.

Qin Tian rested for a while before heading out. When he reached the plaza and saw Light Feather Douluo sitting there, he immediately jogged over.

"Fifth Grandfather, are you going to teach me how to control my Soul Power?"

Light Feather Douluo smiled at Qin Tian. "Learning to control Soul Power isn't easy. Don't go complaining that you're tired."

Qin Tian only smiled calmly at his words.

"Fifth Grandfather, let's begin."

Seeing this, Light Feather Douluo immediately started the lesson, explaining Soul Power control to Lin Tian.