Pope Qian Xunji

Pope Qian Xunji

Qian Daoliu asked in confusion, "Do you know that little girl?"

Qian Xunji said, "No. I just think that a genius with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power hasn't appeared in the soul master world for a thousand years, so it was a little unexpected."

The next day, at exactly nine in the morning, sunlight poured over the entirety of Spirit City.

Before the Papal Hall, Qian Daoliu stood at the entrance to Pope Palace, holding the Papal Scepter. Several Titled Douluo elders stood neatly upon the papal steps, with Platinum Bishops and Red Cardinals lined up below them.

At the foot of Pope Mountain stood countless soul masters of Spirit Hall, every one of their faces filled with fervor.

Dressed in imposing golden armor and draped in a red cape, Qian Xunji stepped onto the stairs and slowly made his way toward the entrance of the Papal Hall. Faced with countless watching eyes, his expression remained unchanged, without the slightest hint of timidity.

Under Qian Daoliu's calm gaze, Qian Xunji climbed the final step and arrived before him.

Bang!

Qian Daoliu lightly tapped the Papal Scepter in his hand against the ground, producing a crisp sound. Invisible Angel Spirit Power silently surged from his body, and the entire Pope Palace plaza seemed to become even more sacred and solemn. The Titled Douluo elders, Platinum Bishops, and Red Cardinals all wore even more reverent expressions.

"Qian Xunji, are you ready to inherit the position of Pope?"

Qian Daoliu's voice had always been gentle, but this time, it carried an additional note of depth and majesty.

Qian Xunji said in a low voice, "I'm ready."

"Pope is not merely a title. It represents an identity and a responsibility: leading Spirit Hall, leading all the soul masters of the continent, and maintaining order in the soul master world. Are you mentally prepared to shoulder this burden?"

"I, Qian Xunji, will dedicate my life to Spirit Hall, lead all the soul masters of the continent, and maintain order in the soul master world."

"Very good. Take hold of the scepter. From this moment onward, you are the new Pope of Spirit Hall!"

Qian Daoliu raised both hands and held the Papal Scepter. Qian Xunji knelt on one knee and extended both hands as the Papal Scepter was placed into them.

After handing the Papal Scepter to Qian Xunji, Qian Daoliu stepped back. Holding the Papal Scepter, Qian Xunji stood before everyone.

Long live Your Holiness the Pope! Long live Your Holiness the Pope! Long live Your Holiness the Pope!

Following the shout of the person at the forefront, three cries like a tidal wave resounded throughout Spirit City. "Long live! Long live! Long live!"

The sound traveled from the foot of the mountain to its peak, then from the peak back down to its foot. It was deafening, lingering throughout all of Spirit City without dispersing for a long time. Everyone in Spirit Hall stopped what they were doing, stood where they were, raised both hands, and shouted, "Long live Your Holiness the Pope!"

Feeling the thunderous cries, even Qian Xunji, standing before Pope Palace, could not help but be swept up by them, falling into a dreamlike state. It was as if his body had become infinitely tall, as though a mere stomp of his foot could make the continent tremble.

But that intoxication lasted only a second before Qian Xunji regained his senses. On this continent, strength reigned supreme. Only strength was everything. Without sufficient strength to back it up, no one would acknowledge your authority.

"It's time to contact Ning Zhiping."

Qian Xunji muttered to himself. Ning Zhiping was the current Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Fengzhi was still only a young man in his early twenties, diligently cultivating. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was currently ranked only third among the Upper Three Sects, and the sect had only one Titled Douluo Worship, whose lifespan was nearly exhausted. He was simply no match for the current sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Therefore, what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needed most right now was a Titled Douluo Worship, as well as talented individuals capable of breaking through to become Titled Douluo.

Regarding Bibi Dong, Qian Xunji had pondered for a long time yesterday and ultimately decided to send her away.

Humans were complicated creatures, and all had a tendency to admire the strong. Men coveted women's looks and figures, and women were the same. Bibi Dong's talent and appearance were simply too outstanding. Once she came to Spirit Hall, she would inevitably become the future Saintess of Spirit Hall. Qian Daoliu had also required him to take Bibi Dong as his disciple, and her status would then become incomparably lofty.

Afterward, everyone in Spirit Hall, from the Worships down to every soul master in Spirit Hall, would likely treat this little girl with limitless future potential and peerless beauty exceptionally kindly. By then, would Bibi Dong still, as in the original work, look down on every young talent in Spirit Hall?

But that alone was not enough to trouble Qian Xunji. What truly left him helpless was Bibi Dong's incurable love-struck mind. Simply put, love was everything to her. Before love, ancestors, parents, brothers and sisters, relatives, family, responsibility, and gratitude were all nothing. She could cast everything aside.

Before Bibi Dong died, she personally said that Qian Xunji had been her teacher and had taught her all the knowledge she possessed. That meant Bibi Dong's theoretical knowledge and experience were certainly not lacking. Yet she had still been hopelessly captivated by Yu Xiaogang's theories. Qian Xunji had been powerless before his death, and after his death, there was Tang San, Yu Xiaogang's disciple, providing examples that ruthlessly refuted Yu Xiaogang's theories at every turn, yet she remained powerless and instead became increasingly obsessed.

So even if Qian Xunji destroyed the invincible theories of Yu Xiaogang in Bibi Dong's eyes in the future, there would still be Wang Xiaogang, Liu Xiaogang, and others who could use other things—music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and the like—to enchant Bibi Dong beyond saving.

So he would send her away. Qian Xunji could not be bothered to waste so many brain cells and so many of Spirit Hall's resources on a single Bibi Dong in the future. Besides, if Bibi Dong were in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she could no longer receive such excellent resource cultivation.

Leaving aside everything else, could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possibly obtain a hundred-thousand-year ninth soul ring for Bibi Dong with its capabilities? Just look at Chen Xin. When Chen Xin broke through to Titled Douluo, his father was still alive at Rank 97.

Of the seven top-grade soul bones on Bibi Dong, three came from Spirit Hall. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could not buy soul bones of that quality even if it had the money.

Worship Hall.

After retiring, Qian Daoliu removed his heavy armor and changed into a long robe woven from platinum-gold silk. He entered through the gates, preparing to begin his retirement life, becoming the Angel God High Priest and beginning the Angel God Test for future generations.

Aside from Qian Daoliu, there was another person in Worship Hall. His face was extremely aged, and he stood over two meters tall, yet his vitality and blood energy were exceptionally abundant. He was Golden Crocodile Douluo, the most senior member of Spirit Hall's current generation.

Ever since Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen had risen to fame across the continent, he had been an elder of Spirit Hall and the right-hand man of the Pope of that generation. Even Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu had received his guidance when they were young. If Tang Chen came to Spirit Hall, he would have to address him as Senior.

"Greetings, Great Elder."

Golden Crocodile Douluo respectfully greeted Qian Daoliu. Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, unable to stop a trace of emotion from surfacing in his eyes. Time had passed so quickly. Back then, he had been the Young Master while Golden Crocodile Douluo had been an elder. When he became Pope, Golden Crocodile Douluo had bowed to him. Now, they had become the Great Elder and Second Worship.

Golden Crocodile Douluo said, "Great Elder, I have a proposal."

"What proposal?"

"I think Worship Hall should respect strength above all else. From now on, we should no longer address one another by our positions as Worships. Instead, we should address each other as brothers. You are stronger than me, so you are my big brother."