Heaven Dou City

On the high platform, Qin Tian exchanged a glance with Bibi Dong, then went to stand before Qian Daoliu.

"Teacher, I didn't disappoint you. I won."

Hearing Qin Tian's words, Qian Daoliu smiled.

"Good. From today onward, Qin Tian is Spirit Hall's new Holy Son."

As he spoke, Qian Daoliu turned to Bibi Dong. His expression was stern, and a trace of killing intent glinted in his eyes.

It was as if he would strike the moment Bibi Dong dared to object.

Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Bibi Dong looked at Qin Tian. Her eyes were filled with malice, but she kept it off her face, only letting her expression turn livid.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Holy Son!"

Ghost Leopard Douluo, Demon Bear Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and the others rose one after another and bowed to Qin Tian.

Qin Tian glanced at them and spoke in a low voice.

"You are all pillars of Spirit Hall. There's no need for such ceremony from now on."

After speaking, Qin Tian bowed to Qian Daoliu, then left with Ling Yuan Douluo.

Seeing this, Qian Daoliu smiled. He knew his disciple's temperament well; getting him to participate in the match had been no easy feat.

Back in his courtyard, Qin Tian stretched out on a lounge chair and let out a long breath.

"Phew!"

"It's finally over!"

Hearing Qin Tian's words, Ling Yuan Douluo smiled.

"Your Highness the Holy Son, if anyone else saw you like this, they'd..."

At Ling Yuan Douluo's words, Qin Tian's mouth twitched.

"Image? What image? I'll do as I please. Who dares say anything to the Holy Son?"

"Sister Ling Yuan, we'll set out tomorrow and travel around. I don't want to stay in Spirit Hall any longer. If I keep staying here, I'm afraid I'll waste away."

Ling Yuan Douluo gave a slight nod.

"Everything's ready. As you said, our first stop is Heaven Dou City."

Qin Tian nodded slightly, thinking of Qian Renxue.

Inside the Worship Hall,

Qian Daoliu looked at Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others, his face full of helplessness.

"Big Brother, Little Tian and the others are going traveling. I'll go along to protect them and make sure they're never in any danger."

Watching the six of them bicker nonstop, Qian Daoliu felt exhausted. None of them wanted to stay in the Worship Hall. What were they trying to do?

"Enough. They're going out to train. If you go along to protect them, how will they get the hardship they need?"

"I've already made arrangements. You're all staying in the Worship Hall. No one is going anywhere."

Hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others looked at Qian Daoliu and frowned.

"Big Brother, who did you assign to protect them?"

"Demon Bear, Ghost Leopard, and Ling Yuan. With three Titled Douluo guarding them, even if they run into serious danger, they'll be able to get away in time."

When Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others heard it was those three, they had nothing more to say. All of them were strong.

Two Power Attack System Titled Douluo and one Agility Attack System Titled Douluo—that was a lineup fit for more than just traveling across the continent. Even...

The next day,

Qin Tian went to the Worship Hall. After saying farewell to Qian Daoliu and the others, he rode out of Spirit City in a carriage.

In the carriage, Qin Tian looked out the window at Spirit City, his eyes full of emotion.

"Brother Tian, are we heading straight to Heaven Dou City?"

"Brother Tian, what's the plan from here?"

"Brother Tian..."

Listening to Tian Yao and the others, Qin Tian looked over each of their faces.

"Your training from now on is simple: earn Gold Soul Fighting Badges at the Great Soul Arena. I don't care whether you fight individually or as a team. I only care about the badges."

Hearing Qin Tian's words, Tian Yao and the others exchanged glances, excitement in each of their eyes.

The Great Soul Arena was where Soul Masters fought. Many Soul Masters gathered there, each with a different Martial Soul. Training in the arena would let them battle Soul Masters with all kinds of abilities.

"Brother Tian, we'll definitely earn those Gold Soul Fighting Badges."

Qin Tian waved his hand, signaling the six of them to return to their own carriages.

Once they had left, Qin Tian narrowed his eyes and began cultivating the White Tiger Roaring Heaven Art.

Ling Yuan Douluo glanced at Qin Tian. Seeing him begin to cultivate, she closed her eyes and dozed.

Half a month later, Qin Tian looked at the city walls in the distance. The corners of his mouth lifted into a smile.

"Heaven Dou City, I'm back."

They hadn't hurried along the way. They had plenty of time.

Over the half-month journey, they'd run into a few minor troubles, but none of them considered those troubles worth worrying about. They could deal with them in a snap.

At the city gate, the guards didn't dare stop the lavish convoy.

The carriages entered the city without a hitch and, at Qin Tian's instruction, went straight to the Spirit Saint Hall.

Outside the Spirit Saint Hall, Platinum Bishop Salas waited respectfully with his subordinate Red-Robed Bishops, Purple-Robed Bishops, and a group of attendants.

When the carriages came into view, everyone straightened. Once they had come to a stop, Salas stepped forward, bowed slightly, and waited respectfully.

After Ling Yuan Douluo, Tian Yao, and the others got down, they looked at Salas and his entourage with calm expressions.

"Bishop Salas, there's no need for such a grand welcome. Send everyone away."

A voice came from inside the carriage. It wasn't loud, but there was no mistaking the command in it.

At once, Salas turned to the others and spoke sternly.

"Everyone, return to your posts."

After the crowd dispersed, Qin Tian stepped down from the carriage. Looking at the Spirit Saint Hall before him, a cold glint appeared in his eyes.

"Bishop Salas, this Spirit Saint Hall looks even more lavish than the Worship Hall."

It was only a casual remark, but cold sweat immediately beaded on Salas's forehead.

"Y-Your Highness the Holy Son..."

"Hmm?"

"Salas, didn't I tell you not to reveal my identity? Did you not hear me, or do you think my words don't matter?"

Ling Yuan Douluo released her pressure. The terrifying force bore down on Salas, making him drop straight to his knees.

"Lord Tian, I was wrong. Please forgive me."

Qin Tian shot Salas a glance and spoke coldly.

"Salas, remember this: you're a Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall, while the nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire belong to the empire. If you get too close to them, heh..."

With that, Qin Tian headed into the Spirit Saint Hall.

Ling Yuan Douluo withdrew her pressure. A flash of icy light crossed her eyes as she looked at Salas.

Tian Yao and the others followed Qin Tian without even glancing at Salas.

"Phew!"

"Looks like I'll have to distance myself from those nobles from now on."

Salas wiped the sweat from his forehead. After looking around and confirming no one was there, he went into the Spirit Saint Hall.

Guided by a servant, Qin Tian and the others went to the top floor.

Qin Tian walked to the window and looked down at the bustling streets, his expression calm.

"Salas."

"Your Highness the Holy Son, what are your orders?"

"They're all going to train at the Great Soul Arena. Make the arrangements."

Qin Tian looked at Tian Yao, Qian Han, and the others. "You don't need to hide anything anymore. Introduce yourselves."

"My name is Tian Yao. My Martial Soul is the Golden Crocodile Dragon. I'm a Level 48 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor."

"My name is Qian Han. My Martial Soul is the Azure Luan. I'm a Level 48 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor."

"My name is Xiong Sheng. My Martial Soul is the Golden Flame Mad Lion. I'm a Level 47 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor."

"My name is Guang Yu. My Martial Soul is the Extreme Ice God Bow. I'm a Level 47 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor."

"My name is Qian Chengfeng, and this is Qian Chengyun. Our Martial Soul is the Coiling Dragon Staff. We're both Level 47 Power Attack System Soul Ancestors."