Qian Daoliu's Opposition

"Great Worship, what do you have to say?" Bibi Dong's eyes were especially icy, as if she could freeze anyone who met her gaze.

"An Innate Full Soul Power and a top-tier Martial Soul certainly qualify you to take him as your disciple, but that alone isn't enough to make him the Holy Son of Spirit Hall.

Your Holiness, you should retract your order to appoint him Holy Son of Spirit Hall. After all, making a child who has only just joined Spirit Hall its Holy Son will likely cause discontent throughout the organization." Qian Daoliu didn't bother with pleasantries. He stated his purpose directly.

Qian Daoliu had known Lin Yu had entered Spirit City for some time, so he had been keeping a close eye on what was happening in Pope Hall.

That was why he had arrived just in time to stop Bibi Dong. Otherwise, how could he have happened to show up just after she said "Holy," interrupting her before she could finish with "Son"?

The Holy Son was the undisputed successor to the position of Pope. Qian Daoliu wouldn't stand by and watch that position be handed over.

As for the Holy Maiden, Hu Liena, she didn't amount to anything in Qian Daoliu's eyes.

After all, Bibi Dong had only been able to become Pope of Spirit Hall with Qian Daoliu's support. Without him, she could never have taken the position.

Qian Daoliu had never intended for Bibi Dong to remain Pope indefinitely. He had let her take the position only so she could develop Spirit Hall. Once Qian Renxue had grown up, Spirit Hall would still belong to the Qian Family.

But the Holy Son was different. If Lin Yu became Holy Son, it would be much harder for Qian Renxue to become Pope.

Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Bibi Dong's expression darkened again.

The others in Pope Hall didn't dare say a word. They could only lower their heads in silence.

After all, though Bibi Dong was Spirit Hall's Pope in name, its high-level combatants were all in the Worship Hall. She had only a few Titled Douluo at her command, and they were far weaker than the Titled Douluo in the Worship Hall.

"Then what would I need to do to become Spirit Hall's Holy Son?" Just as everyone fell silent, Lin Yu stepped forward and looked at Qian Daoliu.

Lin Yu hadn't intended to become Holy Son at first, but now that the opportunity was right in front of him, why shouldn't he try for it?

"Hm?" Qian Daoliu and the others were surprised to see Lin Yu step forward.

Even Bibi Dong hadn't dared directly defy Qian Daoliu, which showed how powerful he was. Yet this six-year-old child had stepped forward without hesitation.

"Innate Full Soul Power alone isn't enough to become Spirit Hall's Holy Son. The Holy Son is, after all, a candidate for the future Pope." Seeing Lin Yu's courage, Qian Daoliu's gaze grew more penetrating.

He was so courageous at such a young age. What would he be like once he grew up?

Should I kill him now, while he's still weak? A trace of murderous intent flickered across Qian Daoliu's face and vanished.

Forget it. The boy has good talent. Once he grows up, he could be a useful ally. After thinking it over, Qian Daoliu abandoned the idea of killing Lin Yu.

Qian Daoliu wasn't some benevolent old man. If someone threatened him, he would eliminate them without hesitation.

It was just that Qian Daoliu was already one of the strongest people on Douluo Continent, and no one could confidently claim they would beat him. That was why he had let Tang San grow, and why Spirit Hall was ultimately destroyed.

Otherwise, when Tang San competed in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, even if Tang Hao had intervened, he wouldn't have been able to take Tang San and Xiao Wu out of Spirit City.

Bibi Dong was extremely sensitive to murderous intent. After all, she possessed the Killing Domain herself. The moment she sensed the brief trace of killing intent from Qian Daoliu, she stepped forward and shielded Lin Yu.

Seeing Bibi Dong's reaction, Lin Yu's eyes lit up.

This is exactly the kind of powerful backing I was looking for. I love how protective she is.

"What if I have Twin Martial Souls? Would that qualify me to be Holy Son?" Lin Yu's Second Martial Soul appeared in his right hand.

A brilliant light shone from Lin Yu's right hand. Though it only illuminated his palm, no one present would underestimate his second Martial Soul.

Everyone there knew that to possess Twin Martial Souls, the two Martial Souls had to be of similar rank. Otherwise, the stronger Martial Soul would devour the weaker one.

As Lin Yu revealed his second Martial Soul, Qian Daoliu's face darkened. Bibi Dong, by contrast, looked delighted.

I didn't expect this little fellow to have another surprise hidden away. Now that old man has no reason to stop him. Seeing Lin Yu's display, Bibi Dong's expression returned to its earlier stern, imposing calm.

"Great Worship, do you still intend to stop Lin Yu from becoming Spirit Hall's Holy Son?" Bibi Dong pressed her advantage and looked directly at Qian Daoliu.

"Now he barely qualifies." Qian Daoliu knew that after Lin Yu had revealed his secret of having Twin Martial Souls, there was no longer any reason to stop him. So he agreed.

But then Qian Daoliu turned his attention to Lin Yu.

"You have excellent talent, young man. Would you be interested in becoming my disciple?" Though Qian Daoliu seemed to be asking Lin Yu, his gaze rested on Bibi Dong.

As expected, Bibi Dong's already cold expression grew even colder.

She didn't speak, though. She wanted to see what Lin Yu would do. If he remained her disciple, she would treat him just as she treated Hu Liena.

If Lin Yu decided to become Qian Daoliu's disciple, then... she wouldn't mind tasting that Undying Emperor Spider of his. His Martial Soul looked like it would taste quite good.

Lin Yu had been basking in the joy of becoming Holy Son, but a chill suddenly ran through him.

"Great Worship, you jest. I'm already Teacher's disciple, so I have no plans to seek another master." Lin Yu bowed to Qian Daoliu. He still had to show him proper respect.

"It seems Your Holiness has taken on a fine disciple." Qian Daoliu gave Lin Yu a meaningful look, then turned his gaze to Bibi Dong.

"I've always had a good eye." Bibi Dong's expression remained calm, unmoved by Qian Daoliu's remark.

But after she said that, both Qian Daoliu and Lin Yu scoffed inwardly.

Lin Yu didn't dare say anything, and Qian Daoliu had no desire to fall out with Bibi Dong just yet, so he kept quiet too.

He turned to leave Pope Hall, but just before walking out, he seemed to remember something. He turned and looked at Lin Yu. "If you ever change your mind, you can come find me in the Worship Hall."

With that, he left without waiting to see how Bibi Dong or anyone else would react.

Only after Qian Daoliu had left did the others in Spirit Hall dare to breathe loudly again.

"All right. Since no one objects now, Lin Yu will be Spirit Hall's next Holy Son.

"But I don't want anyone else to know that Xiao Yu has Twin Martial Souls.

"Now, you may leave. Xiao Yu, stay behind." Lin Yu waved the others away, leaving only Lin Yu behind.