Qian Daoliu Personally Instructs Su Mo, Testing the Effects of Whale Rubber

Qian Xunji shook his head. "Not Twin Martial Souls."

He took a deep breath. "What that child awakened is most likely a God-level Martial Soul!"

The hall instantly fell into a deathly silence.

A God-level Martial Soul?

What did that even mean?

Across the entire continent, the only known God-level Martial Soul was the Six-Winged Angel inherited by the Angel Clan.

And now, another God-level Martial Soul had appeared?

At this time, Spirit Hall had yet to attack Sea God Island, and Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen had never gone there. Naturally, they knew nothing of Bo Saixi, much less the Sea God Martial Soul.

"Tell me in detail." Qian Daoliu's tone turned solemn.

"That child is named Su Mo. His Martial Soul is a small dark-red sword. During the Soul Power test, an ordinary crystal ball exploded on the spot. They then retested him with a specially made crystal ball, and the result was Innate Rank 20 Soul Power!"

The elders exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in the others' eyes.

What did Innate Rank 20 Soul Power signify?

It meant that the child began with the strength of two Spirit Rings.

It meant he had received a blessing from a God.

It meant that his Martial Soul was, in all likelihood, the legendary God-level Martial Soul.

As elders of the Worship Hall, they naturally knew that gods truly existed.

"What is that sword called?" Qian Daoliu asked.

"Asura Sword."

"Asura Sword..." Qian Daoliu murmured, a thoughtful look flashing through his eyes.

He had lived for over a hundred years and seen countless Martial Souls, yet he had never heard of an Asura Sword Martial Soul.

Seeing Qian Daoliu fall into thought, Qian Xunji paused before speaking again. "Father, there is another extremely important matter."

"Oh? What is it?" Qian Daoliu gathered his thoughts.

"Xiao Mo said that he found a fragment of a page in the Orphanage library. It recorded a method that could increase the age limit of Spirit Rings a person could absorb."

"Increase the absorption age limit of Spirit Rings?" Golden Crocodile Douluo raised a brow, his voice full of obvious doubt.

"How is that possible? The absorption age limit of a Spirit Ring is restricted by a Spirit Master's physique. After generations of exploration by the Spirit Master world, the optimal configuration has long been established. Although individual physiques may differ slightly, the difference is not significant."

He paused, his gaze toward Qian Xunji carrying a trace of displeasure. "You believe the casual words of a six-year-old child? You are the Pope. How can you be so gullible?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo was a highly senior figure in Spirit Hall and the strongest elder of the Worship Hall beneath Qian Daoliu. He had always spoken bluntly, showing no courtesy even to the Pope.

Qian Xunji gave a wry smile. "Uncle Golden Crocodile, I was naturally skeptical at first as well. But Xiao Mo's eyes were clear and his expression was earnest when he spoke. He did not seem to be talking nonsense.

Besides, what purpose would a six-year-old child have in fabricating such a lie?"

"What exactly did he say?" Qian Daoliu asked.

"According to the child, that fragment recorded something called Whale Rubber," Qian Xunji explained.

"After it is heated at high temperatures and consumed for refining, it can strengthen a Spirit Master's physique, allowing them to withstand Spirit Rings of greater age when absorbing them."

"Whale Rubber?"

The elders' expressions turned somewhat strange. Naturally, they knew what Whale Rubber was.

But they had never heard that it could strengthen one's physique and increase the absorption age limit of Spirit Rings.

Qian Daoliu fell silent for a moment before speaking slowly. "Ji'er, immediately send people to verify this matter. Find several Spirit Masters about to obtain Spirit Rings and have them try Whale Rubber."

"Yes, Father. I will handle it at once." Qian Xunji bowed in acknowledgment.

"And one more thing." Qian Daoliu continued. "Those two children must be properly nurtured. Especially the one named Su Mo. Once he returns after obtaining his Spirit Ring, bring him to the Worship Hall. I will personally instruct him in swordsmanship."

Personally instruct him?

Qian Xunji and the elders exchanged glances, all seeing the shock in one another's eyes.

Who was Qian Daoliu?

A Level 99 Limit Douluo, the Grand Elder of Spirit Hall, and one of the most powerful people in the world. His attainments in swordsmanship were unmatched across the entire continent.

He had never personally taught a single disciple in his life. Even Qian Xunji, his own son, had rarely received any guidance from him in cultivation.

Moreover, Qian Daoliu had retired from worldly affairs several years ago.

Yet now, he was going to personally teach a six-year-old child?

"Father..." Qian Xunji was somewhat taken aback.

"No need to say more." Qian Daoliu waved a hand. "A God-level Martial Soul is no trivial matter. If his talent is wasted due to improper guidance, it will be Spirit Hall's loss."

He turned around and looked once more at the statue of the Six-Winged Angel.

"Since that child awakened a sword Martial Soul, it is time for me to find an heir for all I have learned.

Leave now. Verify the matter of Whale Rubber as soon as possible."

"Yes." Qian Xunji said no more and bowed as he withdrew.

After leaving the Worship Hall, Qian Xunji hurried back to the Pope Palace without stopping.

He did not publicize the matter. Instead, he secretly summoned several utterly loyal Spirit Masters.

These people were all about to obtain Spirit Rings. Their ages and cultivation levels varied, but they shared one common trait: absolute loyalty.

He then sent people to secretly purchase several pieces of thousand-year Whale Rubber.

Whale Rubber was not a rare item in this era and could easily be bought on the market. Qian Xunji deliberately chose superior-quality pieces, pale yellow in color and faintly gleaming like amber.

The entire process was carried out without a single flaw.

Once everything was ready, Qian Xunji personally went to a secret chamber.

Inside, five Spirit Masters sat upright and proper.

Seeing the Pope arrive in person, they hurriedly rose and bowed.

"No need for formalities." Qian Xunji waved a hand and took out the five pieces of Whale Rubber.

Under the lamplight, the Whale Rubber shone with a warm luster and gave off a faint fishy scent.

Soul Power surged from Qian Xunji as a ball of golden flame appeared in his palm. It was Angel Flame.

Under the searing flames, the five pieces of Whale Rubber gradually softened before finally melting into five clumps of viscous liquid.

"Consume it," Qian Xunji ordered.

The five Spirit Masters did not hesitate in the slightest. One after another, they swallowed the warm liquid.

Qian Xunji released his spiritual power and carefully sensed the changes in their bodies.

After a long while, he personally examined their physical condition, a sharp gleam flashing through his eyes.

It had improved.

All five of their physiques had truly improved to varying degrees!

The changes were not earth-shattering, but they had undeniably improved.

"Good! Good!" Qian Xunji was overjoyed and immediately led the five of them to the Soul Hunting Forest.

Under his personal witness, the five hunted Spirit Rings and began absorbing them.

An hour later, the first Spirit Master opened his eyes, his face filled with incredulous ecstasy. "Your Holiness, I succeeded!"

Then came the second, the third...

All five succeeded.

The increase in age was not great, with the highest being only a hundred years, but that was not the point.

The point was that it truly worked.

Qian Xunji stood where he was, speechless for a long time.

He understood all too clearly what this meant.