Ye Xuan looked at Yan, who stood not far away, seeming ready to fight him in a "life-or-death duel," then turned to Hu Liena, who was standing before him.
But Hu Liena looked him up and down, then pinched his cheek.
Ye Xuan's Soul Power had increased quickly.
But he was still about half a head shorter than Hu Liena.
"All right, Senior Sister won't tease you anymore. But, Junior Brother, if you're willing, with that face of yours, I wouldn't mind letting you live off me..."
Soon.
Word of what had happened spread to the Pope Palace and the Worship Hall.
When Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu learned that the Ten Thousand Year Evil Eye Tyrant had dropped a top-grade Head Soul Bone, they were both surprised.
Although they had already fused top-grade Head Soul Bones no weaker than this one, the fact that they had them didn't mean anyone else did.
Bibi Dong summoned Ye Xuan and Hu Liena to the Pope Palace at once to question them.
When she learned that the two of them had been among those who killed the Ten Thousand Year Evil Eye Tyrant, a trace of satisfaction appeared in Bibi Dong's eyes.
But when she heard that Ye Xuan's Martial Soul had "swallowed" the top-grade Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, her expression grew more complicated.
"Teacher, this really wasn't Junior Brother's fault. None of us noticed the Soul Bone at the time, but his Martial Soul was simply too fast. We didn't have a chance to react..."
Hu Liena tried to speak up for Ye Xuan, but Bibi Dong merely waved her hand lightly.
"It's fine. All three of you who took part in killing the Evil Eye Tyrant will receive the compensation you deserve."
Even Bibi Dong couldn't help but be astonished by Ye Xuan's cultivation talent.
If all went as expected, Ye Xuan would break through to the Titled Douluo realm before he turned thirty.
If every one of his Soul Rings in the future could be at least a hundred thousand years old, then he alone would be enough to match ten Titled Douluo.
As she spoke, Bibi Dong turned her gaze to Ye Xuan.
"Ye Xuan, I heard that your Second Soul Ring has a very unusual ability. Could you let your teacher experience it?"
At Bibi Dong's request, Ye Xuan immediately used Martial Soul Possession, entering the Millennium Ice Silkworm state.
When Bibi Dong felt the God's Vision Ye Xuan released, a rare look of amazement rose in her eyes.
Clearly, this was the first time she had encountered such a marvelous Soul Skill.
And after Tian Meng fused with the Ten Thousand Year Head Soul Bone, the feedback caused Ye Xuan's spiritual power to surge.
His Spirit Detection, which had originally covered a radius of a thousand meters, had now doubled in range, reaching two thousand meters.
Bibi Dong looked slightly dazed; evidently, she was still experiencing the many benefits brought by God's Vision.
Before long.
Bibi Dong withdrew her gaze, but the look she gave Ye Xuan was clearly even more approving.
"Not bad. This Soul Skill of yours is truly marvelous. I'd like to know whether using Spirit Detection and sharing takes much out of you."
"Teacher, these are basic abilities Tian Meng gave me, so they take very little out of me. But in this state, my speed and strength are nowhere near as great as they are in the Bright Moon Demon Rabbit state. You could say that without anyone protecting me, I'd be a sitting duck."
Ye Xuan knew that while his Soul Skills were astonishingly powerful, they also came with significant drawbacks.
He couldn't combine the effects of different Soul Skills.
At most, he could choose one Soul Ring Possession state at a time to deal with whatever danger was in front of him.
After all, switching states consumed a great deal of Soul Power. He wouldn't do it unless absolutely necessary.
Hearing Ye Xuan's words, Bibi Dong shook her head, unconcerned.
"You really don't know how lucky you are. You practically have three Martial Souls now: your Pokeball Martial Soul, which can summon helpers; your Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul, evolved into the Bright Moon Demon Rabbit; and your Ice Silkworm Martial Soul, which has just evolved."
"Xiao Wu and Tian Meng are both hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts. They'll gradually recover the power they once had as your strength grows, and you'll be able to use all of their abilities."
At Bibi Dong's words, Ye Xuan's breath caught.
He suddenly realized that Bibi Dong made a lot of sense.
Though he had only one Martial Soul, the abilities it possessed were no worse than those of Twin Martial Souls.
"Teacher, I've been greedy..."
Ye Xuan scratched his head sheepishly, while Hu Liena, standing beside him, rolled her eyes at him.
She only had three Soul Skills, while her little Junior Brother had how many?
She couldn't even count them on both hands.
And now he had broken through to level thirty, reaching the Soul Elder realm. Once he became a Soul Elder, he was sure to have even more Soul Skills.
"Good that you know it. But the Holy Son position I applied for on your behalf has already been approved by the Worship Hall."
At that, Bibi Dong paused, then turned her gaze to Hu Liena.
"Nana, I also secured the position of Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall for you. As of today, you two are the Holy Son and Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall."
At Bibi Dong's words, Hu Liena's eyes trembled, and even her breathing stopped. All she could hear was the thudding of her heart, pounding wildly with excitement and nerves.
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Though Hu Liena was thrilled, she immediately dropped to one knee and bowed.
When she saw Ye Xuan still standing there in a daze, she reached out and yanked him down beside her.
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Only after coming to his senses did Ye Xuan belatedly copy Hu Liena's gesture.
"The investiture ceremony for the Holy Son and Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall will be held tomorrow at noon in Martial Soul Square."
At that, Bibi Dong paused.
"Ye Xuan, the Grand Pontiff has arranged for Seventh Worship, Falling Devil Douluo, and Sixth Worship, Thousand Jun Douluo, to accompany you in hunting your Third Soul Ring."
Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Ye Xuan clasped his hands in a salute.
"Thank you for letting me know, Teacher."
But Ye Xuan soon added,
"Teacher, the Third Soul Ring I'm seeking this time is related to Tang Hao, a wanted criminal of the Spirit Hall."
Ye Xuan spoke calmly and respectfully. Bibi Dong's eyes held a hint of surprise when she heard him.
"Then let them handle anything dangerous. All you need to do is keep yourself out of danger."
After saying this, she seemed unwilling to say more and simply dismissed them.
Seeing this, Ye Xuan understood that the relationship between Bibi Dong and the Worship Hall was certainly not as harmonious as it appeared.
"Your disciple takes his leave!"
After leaving the Pope Palace, Hu Liena immediately draped an arm over his shoulder.
"Junior Brother, have you figured out your Third Soul Ring yet? How about giving your Senior Sister a hint..."
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