Chen Jianjun's Challenge

"Father, I wish to absorb a 100,000-year spirit ring for my eighth, and this Radiant Orca is the one."

"As for my physical constitution, there is no need to worry; I shall find a way to fuse an Angel Spirit Bone to compensate. Regarding my mental strength, I will have to trouble Father to stand guard for me."

"Once I have obtained a 100,000-year eighth spirit ring, and then consume the 100,000-year Whale Rubber, I might just be able to trigger a higher-level trial from the God Ancestor."

Qian Xunji spoke with a resolute gaze, revealing the thoughts held within her heart.

The moment these words were spoken, the entire hall was stunned.

In the history of Martial Soul Hall, aside from the legendary Angel God, no one had ever obtained a 100,000-year eighth spirit ring.

Even Qian Daoliu had never considered obtaining a 100,000-year ring for his eighth spirit slot back in his day.

"Xunji, this is a matter of great importance; do not be reckless."

"Safety must come first. If you truly desire a 100,000-year spirit ring, wait until your ninth; I shall go and hunt one for you then."

Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke up to dissuade her.

He possessed a 100,000-year spirit ring himself, and thus understood better than anyone just how difficult they were to absorb.

"Since my daughter has such an ambition, then as her father, I shall naturally support her with all my might."

"It is of no consequence. When the time comes to absorb the ring, I shall be by your side to guard you."

Just as Golden Crocodile Douluo was about to offer more persuasion, he was interrupted by Qian Daoliu.

In the past, he would never have allowed his daughter to take such a risk.

But now, he harbored the thought of having his daughter inherit his position, and since she possessed such determination, it was only natural to let her attempt it.

If Bibi Dong knew of Qian Daoliu's current circumstances, she would surely be cursing him in her heart right now.

Speaking so righteously—was it not just because he wanted to shirk his responsibilities early so he could pursue his lover?

One must admit, on the Douluo Continent, love is truly a magnificent force.

Having only known her for a little over half a month, Qian Daoliu had already begun to sabotage his own daughter in the pursuit of love.

With Qian Daoliu having spoken, Golden Crocodile Douluo naturally had nothing more to say.

Shortly thereafter, Qian Xunji went into seclusion.

She strove to overcome her final bottleneck as soon as possible and break through to level 80.

"Big Brother, there is one more matter I wish to discuss with you."

Seeing Qian Xunji depart, Golden Crocodile Douluo finally brought up the subject of Chen Jianjun.

"Old Second, are you suggesting that we attempt to recruit him?"

Having known each other for so many years, Qian Daoliu understood his companion's intentions immediately.

"After interacting with them for some time, I find that both Chen Jianjun and his son are exceptional talents. I believe we should recruit them and have them become titled elders of our Martial Soul Hall."

Golden Crocodile Douluo stated his thoughts without reservation.

Although Chen Jianjun was not his match, his strength was certainly not to be underestimated.

With his sharp attacks and fierce lethality, he estimated that aside from himself and Qian Daoliu, no one else in the Worship Hall could stand against him.

"In that case, it is certainly worth a try!"

Prompted by Golden Crocodile Douluo, Qian Daoliu found himself quite tempted.

Once his daughter inherited his position, she would need stronger forces to support her.

Anyone capable of earning such high regard from Golden Crocodile Douluo must be truly remarkable.

This could be considered building up a stronger foundation for his daughter.

Three days later, Chen Jianjun challenged the Great Elder, Qian Daoliu.

As a disciple of the Pope, Bibi Dong was naturally qualified to attend and watch.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei also managed to catch a glimpse of this secret, unannounced battle thanks to their association with Bibi Dong.

She was quite interested in Chen Xin's father.

To be able to challenge Qian Daoliu with a cultivation of level 97 was enough to prove his strength.

His martial soul, the Seven Kill Sword, was also a top-tier martial soul.

She always felt that, in terms of quality, the Seven Kill Sword surpassed the Clear Sky Hammer.

After all, it was a martial soul that came with its own domain.

In this era, how many martial souls possessed their own innate domains?

The Clear Sky Hammer was boasted about so heavily, but in Bibi Dong's view, it was truly inferior to the Seven Kill Sword.

It was not that she was belittling the Clear Sky Hammer; perhaps the Clear Sky Hammer and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon were similar—the same martial soul could possess vastly different qualities.

Perhaps a top-tier Clear Sky Hammer was comparable to a super martial soul, while an ordinary one barely reached the level of a high-tier martial soul.

However, these were merely her conjectures; up to this point, she had never truly witnessed a Clear Sky Hammer in action.

If the Seven Kill Sword was so powerful, why was Chen Xin's performance so lackluster?

It is very simple: he just failed to live up to expectations.

Bibi Dong simply wanted to see, since it was the same Seven Kill Sword, how Chen Xin's father would perform.

On the plaza outside the Worship Hall, five titled douluo had already appeared, standing opposite the father-son duo of Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin.

The others could only watch from a distance.

"This..."

Seeing that Chen Xin was also present, Bibi Dong was stunned.

Since Chen Xin was also watching this battle today, he must inevitably know the true foundation of the Martial Soul Hall.

If that were the case, when Ning Fengzhi acted so recklessly before the Martial Soul Hall later on, had he not warned Ning Fengzhi at all?

Bibi Dong found it very strange.

"Since you are at level 97, this old man will also fight you using level 97 soul power. If you can force this old man to use power exceeding this level, then this old man has lost."

"If you win, my Martial Soul Hall will owe you a favor; whatever you wish to do, contact the Martial Soul Hall at any time."

"But if you lose, then according to our agreement, you shall join the Martial Soul Hall and become a titled douluo."

Qian Daoliu looked at the Chen Jianjun before him; he could sense that the man was extremely sharp, but so what?

He possessed absolute confidence in his own strength.

Even in a battle between those of the same rank, across the entire Douluo Continent, aside from Tang Chen, he feared no one.

"Big Brother... you really are..."

Golden Crocodile Douluo felt quite helpless for a moment upon hearing Qian Daoliu's words.

He had already set a trap for Chen Jianjun; there was no need to make promises, nor was there any need to suppress his cultivation. As long as he lost, Chen Jianjun would have joined the Martial Soul Hall.

They had agreed on it perfectly well before, yet he never expected that upon meeting, Qian Daoliu would suddenly change his tune.

There were many times when Golden Crocodile Douluo felt quite helpless regarding Qian Daoliu.

That magnanimity was indeed a fine trait, but one had to distinguish the object of such grace; being magnanimous to one's own people was as good as it could possibly get.

But to be so magnanimous toward an enemy?

That was truly terrible.

However, Golden Crocodile also knew that this was simply who Qian Daoliu was.

And it was precisely because of this that he followed him so loyally.

"Wait, was there a scene like this in the original story?"

Bibi Dong watched from the side, and upon hearing this dialogue between Qian Daoliu and Chen Jianjun, she was completely bewildered.

If this scene had existed in the original story, why would Chen Jianjun have died?

Why would Chen Xin have joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect later on?

She did not know that although this matter had no direct connection to her, it had changed due to her indirect influence.