Qian Renxue's Hospitality

Others might not fully grasp the implications of the words on the Sky Screen, but Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi, as representatives of the gods, along with Bibi Dong, the successor to the Rakshasa God, were already delving into the deeper meaning.

"Hermanubis? Could this be the title or name of some deity?"

"Big Brother, since this Sethos has surrendered the power of Hermanubis, does it mean he has developed a rift with the Akademiya? Perhaps we could attempt to win him over."

Qian Daoliu felt that Golden Crocodile Douluo's suggestion was sound and nodded.

"Find this Sethos as quickly as possible, but do not act rashly. If the subordinates below mess up and cause Martial Soul Hall to become his enemy, I will not spare those who act out of turn."

"Understood, Big Brother. I will make the arrangements myself."

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Tighnari smiled as he watched Sethos on the Sky Screen.

"Knowing Sethos's personality, he must be feeling quite embarrassed right now."

Ouyang Kong nodded in agreement.

"Calculating the time, Sethos should be arriving in Heaven Dou City about now. I imagine he will be treated to quite the reception."

"I hope he can handle it!"

Tighnari was already silently offering his condolences to Sethos.

The Sky Screen continued to unfold, and finally, it was time to distribute the rewards.

[Congratulations to Sethos. Reward issued: All spirit ring ages increased by 1,000 years.]

Sethos's spirit rings had now changed to Purple, Purple, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red.

In truth, Sethos only felt a slight increase in his control over the Electro element.

By this time, Sethos had already entered Heaven Dou City, and he could feel the curious gazes of the people around him.

After all, the person who had just been featured on the Sky Screen was now appearing before them in the flesh; how could they not be curious?

However, no one dared to step forward to speak to him, and they even subconsciously kept their distance from Sethos.

After all, although Sethos looked young, he was a genuine Titled Douluo.

The commoners of the Douluo Continent, let alone encountering a Titled Douluo, would usually avoid even Spirit Emperors or Spirit Saints to avoid being caught in the crossfire of their affairs.

At this moment, a young man with golden hair and dressed in magnificent attire appeared before Sethos.

Sethos did not recognize the other party, but from his attire and demeanor, it was clear that his status was extraordinary.

"Is there something you need?"

Sethos spoke first, catching Qian Renxue off guard and interrupting her original train of thought.

Sethos's question was so casual that Qian Renxue couldn't quite find the right rhythm to respond.

Regaining her composure, Qian Renxue maintained a gentle smile.

"Your Excellency Sethos, I am Xue Qinghe, Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. This must be your first time in Heaven Dou City; please allow me to perform the duties of a host."

"Sure. I do need a local to help me understand the situation. Just call me Sethos."

Sethos's easygoing nature made Qian Renxue heave a sigh of relief.

"Then, please, follow me!"

Sethos had already been invited to a banquet by Qian Renxue by the time Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng arrived late.

"Damn it, he beat us to it. No, we cannot just give up like this."

"Imperial Uncle, what should we do now?"

Prince Xue Xing glared at Xue Beng, frustrated by his lack of ambition.

"We go directly to find Xue Qinghe."

"Won't that displease His Excellency?"

"That is still better than letting him be completely won over by Xue Qinghe."

The news of Sethos's arrival in Heaven Dou City quickly reached Ning Fengzhi through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's intelligence network.

Ning Fengzhi was equally decisive and immediately set off for Heaven Dou City with Sword Douluo.

Sethos was bound to stir up a massive storm in Heaven Dou City; however, the Sky Screen had already slowly turned to the next page.

[Eighth Place: Tighnari]

"Teacher, are you only eighth place?"

Collei said with a hint of regret, while Tighnari reached out to pat her head.

"This ranking is already very fair. After all, I am just a Forest Watcher."

"Mm, Teacher is the best Forest Watcher."

Tighnari smiled at Collei's praise.

Immediately, an image of Tighnari holding the Hunter's Path appeared on the Sky Screen, his ears and tail clearly visible.

Although there were people on the Douluo Continent who had undergone beast-like transformations due to spirit mutations, their fates were often miserable, and not a single one of them had ever become a powerhouse.

Since Tighnari was being exposed on the Sky Screen and ranked ahead of Sethos, he was undoubtedly a Titled Douluo as well.

This left those nobles with perverted hobbies unable to sleep soundly.

In Heaven Dou City, at the Seven Treasure Hotel, Sethos saw Tighnari appear on the Sky Screen and remarked, "Tighnari is ranked one spot ahead of me? I actually thought he would be ranked even higher."

"Sethos, is this Tighnari also affiliated with the Akademiya?"

"That's right. He is a representative of the Amurta darshan and a famous botanist. He has done extensive research on fungi—mushrooms, that is."

A giant question mark appeared over Qian Renxue's head; she found it hard to imagine that a Titled Douluo's hobby would be studying mushrooms.

In fact, she had misunderstood; Tighnari's primary profession was studying mushrooms—otherwise, why call him a botanist? Though, technically, mushrooms are not plants.

Qian Renxue set aside the parts she couldn't wrap her head around and asked Sethos the question she had really wanted to ask.

"Sethos, may I ask, what is your purpose in coming to Heaven Dou City?"

Qian Renxue asked cautiously, fearing she might displease Sethos.

Yet, Sethos's reaction was beyond her expectations.

"Oh, that? I am here under the orders of the Grand Sage to scout the situation. The Grand Sage intends to open a branch of the Akademiya in Heaven Dou City."

Sethos stated his purpose so directly, without the slightest concealment; in his view, there was nothing to hide.

Qian Renxue, however, fixated on the term "Grand Sage" that Sethos had used.

"Grand Sage? Is this Grand Sage the leader of the Akademiya?"

"A leader? You could say that, though above the Grand Sage is Lord Lesser Lord Kusanali."

Qian Renxue was extremely sensitive to the word "god."

"Lesser Lord Kusanali? Is that a true deity?"

"Of course! If there is an opportunity, I can invite you to the Akademiya; perhaps you might even get a chance to meet Lord Lesser Lord Kusanali."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's expression turned to one of astonishment.

"You mean to say that your god is right there in the Akademiya!"

"Yes, I have had the honor of meeting Lord Lesser Lord Kusanali. She is a very kind deity."

Qian Renxue composed herself and put on a smile once more.

"If the opportunity arises, I will certainly go."

In her heart, Qian Renxue was thinking that she must find out whether the Lesser Lord Kusanali mentioned by Sethos was truly a god on par with the Angel God.

On the other side, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo had also arrived in Heaven Dou City. They did not go to find Sethos immediately, as they already knew he was at the Seven Treasure Hotel and unlikely to leave in the short term.

Thus, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo went to Blue Tyrant Academy first to find Ning Rongrong; Ning Fengzhi's intentions were easy enough to guess without saying a word.