Developing Spirit Hall, Starting with Inheriting Martial Souls

Developing Spirit Hall, Starting with Inheriting Martial Souls

"How could that work?"

Qian Daoliu intended to refuse. Although he was now stronger than Golden Crocodile Douluo, Golden Crocodile Douluo was still his senior in his heart.

Golden Crocodile Douluo said gravely, "No, Great Elder, don't refuse. Spirit Hall is currently in an era where talents are emerging in great numbers. Azure Luan Elder, Lion Elder, and Light Feather Elder are only in their sixties, yet their cultivation has already reached ranks 94 and 95. They all have the potential to become Elders of the Worship Hall. The Worship Hall will welcome its greatest number of Elders yet. When that happens, exchanges among the Elders will inevitably become less frequent, and people's hearts will not be united."

"If we address each other as brothers and live together harmoniously for several more decades, then even if we are not truly brothers, the notion of brotherhood will likely take root in our minds. The Worship Hall will then become a complete whole."

"But—"

Golden Crocodile waved dismissively. "I have nothing to feel wronged over. In the world of soul masters, whoever is stronger is the senior. Great Elder, your strength far surpasses mine. In that case, calling you big brother is no grievance at all."

Qian Daoliu sighed. "All right, then."

As the saying went, a new official always lit three fires upon taking office. After Qian Xunji assumed his post, he immediately summoned Yue Guan, who was still a Red Cardinal.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope!"

Yue Guan wore a crimson robe, his skin tender and smooth like a woman's. However, his martial soul had not yet influenced him deeply enough. Once his cultivation rose further, he would likely wear heavy makeup and high heels, with an appearance no different from a woman's.

"Cardinal Yue Guan, do you know why I summoned you?"

"This subordinate does not."

"Cardinal Yue Guan, your Immortal Herb Compendium is truly useful. It records that the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is a neutral herb, but judging by your appearance, that may not necessarily be the case."

Yue Guan nodded. "That is correct, Your Holiness the Pope. Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemums that grow naturally are neutral, but they are actually divided into neutral, yin, and yang varieties. Mine is yin in nature, which is why I became what I am today."

Qian Xunji said, "Thanks to you, I discovered a treasured place containing many flowers and herbs identical to those recorded in your compendium. I planted them according to the methods written there."

"Really?!" Yue Guan could not help crying out, his voice echoing through the Papal Hall. Realizing himself, he hurriedly clasped his fists. "Your Holiness the Pope, please forgive me."

"No matter."

Qian Xunji tapped his fingers on the table. "Elder Yue Guan, your martial soul is the Immortal Herb Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, one of the finest plant-type martial souls. It can temper the body into an indestructible diamond-like physique. Wouldn't it be far too regrettable for such a powerful martial soul to vanish from this world without being inherited?"

Hearing Qian Xunji put it so bluntly, Yue Guan looked troubled. "Your Holiness the Pope, before this subordinate joined Spirit Hall, I was wounded by love and resolved never to fall in love with anyone again for the rest of my life."

"That is why I have no intention of asking you to love anyone. You only need to pass on your martial soul."

Light flashed from Qian Xunji's Soul Tool, and a massive chrysanthemum appeared in his hand. It was a resplendent purple, and strangely, every petal looked fluffy and especially adorable. The entire flower was perfectly whole, yet not a trace of fragrance escaped from it. Its central stamen rose more than half a foot above the petals, its tip gleaming with a faint golden radiance.

Yue Guan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. His Adam's apple bobbed as he forced out one word after another. "Singular. Velvet. Sky. Chrysanthemum."

"Cardinal Yue Guan, who says producing offspring requires love? Go and pass down the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum martial soul. When the child is born, this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum will belong to you. You may consume this herb yourself, or give it to your descendant."

Qian Xunji put away the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. "One more thing: since your Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is yin in nature, releasing the yang energy accumulated within your body will also greatly benefit your cultivation progress."

Yue Guan reluctantly looked at Qian Xunji's palm and clasped his fists. "I understand, Your Holiness the Pope. This subordinate will do as you say immediately."

It was merely to pass down his martial soul and obtain an Immortal Herb. There was no need to defile great love. Weighing the two, Yue Guan naturally chose the former without hesitation. He could only apologize to Lao Gui.

"Take my token and go to the Hall of Elders to summon Azure Luan Elder and Light Feather Elder."

Qian Xunji tossed his Papal Token to Yue Guan. As for Azure Phoenix Douluo and Light Feather Douluo, that pair of close friends absolutely had to pass down their bloodlines. It would be a crime against heaven and reason not to inherit such incredible martial souls.

There was no need to worry about Mighty Lion Douluo. What kind of animal was a lion? Less than a minute each time, over a hundred times a day, for seven straight days. With the martial soul of such an animal, Mighty Lion Douluo had long since become a human-shaped pile driver.

Immortal Herbs were scarce, and growing them required an enormous amount of time. Therefore, unless they could maximize an Immortal Herb's value, such as allowing a powerful martial soul to continue forever within Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji preserved them carefully.

There was no use in having so much high-level combat power in the short term. Qian Xunji had no intention of doing something as boring as unifying the continent. That was inherently the conduct of someone narrow-minded and vain.

Look at the worlds above the gutter of fantasy. When had any truly powerful force ever borne the word "Empire" in its name? Empires were merely stepping stones for protagonists at the beginning.

The leaders of truly powerful forces devoted themselves wholeheartedly to cultivation. They would never waste time dealing with so many boring documents.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Zhiping received Qian Xunji's letter.

"Zhiping, what medicine do you think Qian Xunji is selling from his gourd?"

Qi Jie, Equal to Heaven Douluo and the current Elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, frowned. His martial soul was the Equal to Heaven Cannon. His cultivation was only rank 92, and he was already over a hundred years old, with a head full of white hair and wrinkles covering his face. He did not have many years left to live.

Rather than appearing nervous, Ning Zhiping's face was filled with delight. "Uncle Qi, how is this selling medicine? This is clearly a tremendous opportunity bestowed upon our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect by heaven! We should set out at once!"

A heaven's favored daughter with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power would be treasured by any force and nurtured with all its strength. Yet Qian Xunji did not want her?

Ning Zhiping truly wanted to see what Qian Xunji's brain was made of, for him to do something so foolish!

Qi Jie said, "I know this is a great opportunity, but aren't you worried that she is a spy Qian Xunji planted in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Zhiping smiled. "Uncle Qi, you worry too much. What force would use such a genius as a spy? Besides, Bibi Dong is a genius who only recently awakened in a small village. She has not spent long in Spirit Hall at all. No matter how powerful Spirit Hall's brainwashing methods are, as long as she lives with us long enough, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can make her one of us."