Tang San Meets Qian Cheng

"There had never been such a thing as gaining without effort in this world."

"If you wanted to soar to the top in a single step, changing from an utterly ordinary nobody into a powerful Spirit Master, how could there possibly be no risk at all?"

"Not everyone had the same good fortune as you, awakening such a powerful martial soul with Level Nine Innate Soul Power."

Bai Lan saw things clearly and smiled with easy confidence.

"Big Sis, stop lecturing me already!"

Bai Zhi looped her arm through Bai Lan's and asked curiously, "What level has your Soul Power reached now?"

"Not very high, around Level 45."

Bai Lan spoke calmly.

"That's already very good!"

A flicker of delight passed through Bai Zhi's eyes as she continued, "The Continental Spirit Master Elite Tournament will be held again in two years. By then, you should be able to reach Level 50 and become a Soul King, right?"

"I'm six years older than you. I'm already twenty-four."

"When the tournament begins, I'll be twenty-six, long past the age limit. I'm afraid I won't have the chance to participate."

Bai Lan gently shook her head, a trace of regret in her voice.

"You don't know this, do you?"

"His Holiness the Pope said that the tournament rules might be revised, loosening the age restrictions for participants and allowing the younger generation of the sects to join as well."

Bai Zhi revealed a mysterious smile.

"Oh? Really?"

Bai Lan gripped Bai Zhi's arm tightly and said excitedly, "Then does that mean we'll have a chance to fight side by side?"

"That's right! But only those with the cultivation of a Soul King or above can possibly join a team."

Bai Zhi spoke pointedly.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely give it my all!"

Bai Lan's