Ye Xuan straightened up and looked up at Bibi Dong.
"Not only did this disciple help the Holy Maiden Qian Renxue gain Emperor Xue Ye's trust, but I also uncovered an important secret. That Tang San, Tang Hao's son, is very likely under the protection of a god."
"Oh?" A trace of surprise flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes as she leaned forward slightly. "Tell me more."
"It has been confirmed that Tang San is the son of Tang Hao and Ah Yin," Ye Xuan said slowly.
"During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, he exposed his second Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer. He is extraordinarily gifted, having already reached the fortieth rank of the Soul Elder realm at only thirteen years old."
"More importantly, during my contact with him, I detected a faint trace of divine aura emanating from his body. This aura is absolutely not something an ordinary Soul Master could possess; even Title Douluos might not have it."
He paused before continuing.
"Furthermore, while only a Soul Ancestor, he killed Shi Nian, a Psychic-type Soul Sage. Afterward, a gem-like Wisdom Skull appeared on his body, granting him Spiritual Power far beyond that of Soul Masters at the same rank. He could even see through illusions created by Martial Soul Fusion Skills."
"This disciple suspects that Shi Nian's death was most likely connected to the god standing behind him."
Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment, her fingertips lightly tapping the armrest of the papal throne with crisp clicks.
The great hall was utterly silent. Having said his piece, Ye Xuan spoke no further.
After a long while, Bibi Dong finally spoke slowly, her voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of amusement.
"A god's protection? Interesting. Is Tang Chen's grandson about to accomplish what Tang Chen failed to