A Noble Character, Utterly Subduing the Golden Generation

For Qin Xuan, this match was no different from child's play.

He had never truly considered the Golden Generation his rivals; at best, the three of them were merely friends on the same side.

Whether he won or lost this spirit fight meant nothing to Qin Xuan, but for the Golden Generation, it was of monumental significance.

If they were to lose to Qin Xuan in a three-on-one bout in front of so many people, wouldn't it be an utter humiliation?

After all, the "Golden Generation" was touted as the most talented young blood within Spirit Hall.

If this so-called Golden Generation couldn't even last five minutes against Qin Xuan before being defeated, what would others think of them?

And where would that leave the face of Pope Bibi Dong?

Losing face was secondary; if they had actually won the match, it might have even planted a mental demon in Hu Liena and the others, potentially costing them any chance of ever reaching the Title Douluo realm!

Qin Xuan knew exactly what was at stake.

Everyone present was sharp enough to see that Qin Xuan had thrown the match on purpose, though they simply chose not to point it out.

After all, from the perspective of Bibi Dong's faction, ending the match this way could be considered perfect.

Meanwhile, the thick-skinned Xia Hui, seeing the knowing looks exchanged between Song Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing, finally caught on and whispered:

"I knew it! With Brother Qin's strength, how could he possibly lose this fight? It turns out he did it on purpose!"

"Never mind Nana and Xie Yue, that Yan looks so smug it really gets on my nerves!"

Hearing this, Song Qingling hurriedly covered Xia Hui's lips: "Keep your voice down!"

As she reminded her, she cast a glance with her beautiful eyes toward Bibi Dong, who had not yet walked far.

Xia Hui nodded in quick understanding, and Song Qingling finally released her slender hand.

Bibi Dong seemed to have heard Xia Hui's earlier remarks; she merely turned her head to glance at the two girls, a faint smile playing on her lips, though she offered no reprimand.

After the match concluded, Qin Xuan spoke with Bibi Dong about his upcoming trip to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain his sixth spirit ring, then led the girls away from the Pope Hall.

On the way back to the Emerald Spring Villas, the group chatted and laughed:

"Brother Qin, I finally understand why you restricted yourself from using your fifth spirit skill."

"If you had used your fifth spirit skill, the Golden Generation would have likely lost their combat effectiveness in an instant, right?"

Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.

Qin Xuan gave a light "hmm" and replied calmly:

"My fifth spirit skill, the Nirvana Evil Thunder Array, is a wide-range crowd control technique. The dark divine lightning attached to the chains can paralyze the body and inflict heavy damage on the spirit."

"If I had used that move, I could have ended the fight in five seconds, but it would have also severely injured the Golden Generation."

"The finals are only two months away; I couldn't let the Golden Generation get hurt."

"So that's it. Brother Qin, you really are thoughtful." As Zhu Zhuqing smiled, she could not hide the look of admiration in her eyes.

This was the second time she had witnessed Qin Xuan's true strength.

The first time was in the forest on the outskirts of Star Luo City, where Qin Xuan had instantly wiped out a group of Spirit Elders with lotus flames.

Most women admire strength, and Zhu Zhuqing was no exception.

In short, being by Qin Xuan's side gave her a sense of security she had never possessed in all these years.

Song Qingling brushed her high ponytail and couldn't help but sigh:

"Actually, that Demon Charm is very strong, but Brother Qin's Nine Nether Evil God Transformation is simply too monstrous, and it happens to counter illusions perfectly, which is why Demon Charm appeared to be retreating at every turn."

"If the three of us were to face Demon Charm, I doubt we would have any chance of winning."

Hearing this, Xia Hui and Zhu Zhuqing both nodded solemnly, agreeing with her assessment.

Once she finished speaking, the scene suddenly fell into silence.

The girls couldn't help but marvel at the sheer dominance of Qin Xuan's strength.

Qin Xuan was only a level 59 Spirit King; once he obtained his sixth ring, would he be able to challenge Spirit Douluos above his rank?

As they were about to reach the Emerald Spring Villas, Qin Xuan suddenly stopped in his tracks:

"Zhuqing, you all head back first. I have some business to attend to in the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Why don't you let us go with you!" Zhu Zhuqing suggested.

"I have some private matters to handle in Tiandou City, but..." Qin Xuan paused here before continuing, "But bringing one more person shouldn't be a problem. Zhuqing, come with me to Tiandou City."

"Okay!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded with a smile, clearly very happy.

"Brother Qin, we want to go too!" Xia Hui tugged on Qin Xuan's arm, looking at him with pitiful, wide eyes, her tone soft and pleading.

"Xiao Hui, acting cute won't work. I have my reasons for not taking you all," Qin Xuan said calmly.

"Hmph! Brother Qin is so boring." Xia Hui huffed, puffing out her cheeks in a mock display of anger.

"Xiao Hui, stop making a scene."

"In that case, we'll head back to the Purple Heaven Sect in these next two days."

"The finals are fast approaching, so we must step up our training. Even with Brother Qin holding down the fort, we cannot afford to be careless or underestimate our opponents!"

Song Qingling said with a solemn expression.

Hearing this, Xia Hui nodded. "Qingling is right. In that case, Brother Qin, I won't joke around with you anymore. You should head to Tiandou City."

"Little Hui, I will find you before the finals begin!" After a brief farewell to the sisters, Qin Xuan led Zhu Zhuqing into a luxurious carriage and set off toward Tiandou City.

Along the way, he took two black demon masks from his storage ring, putting one on himself and handing the other to Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing was a clever woman; she naturally understood the purpose of concealing their identities.

The grudge between Poison Douluo and Spirit Hall was already known to everyone on the continent.

As the Young Master of Spirit Hall, Qin Xuan naturally needed to keep a low profile while traveling to Tiandou City alone.

Although Platinum Bishop Salas was stationed in Tiandou City, a mere Soul Douluo would not be enough to protect him.

Several days later.

Qin Xuan arrived in Tiandou City with Zhu Zhuqing.

The sun was bright and the sky was a deep blue today; it was truly fine weather.

Walking along the main street, Qin Xuan could clearly see that the foot traffic in Tiandou City had become much denser.

After all, the preliminary rounds were currently in full swing, and since commoners were also eligible to watch, it had naturally attracted a large crowd.

Qin Xuan had two main objectives for this trip to Tiandou City.

First: it was time to give the immortal herb, the Eight Extremes Blazing Sun Flower, to Qian Renxue.

Second: to visit the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena and see the current lineup of the Shrek Seven Devils, so he could have a preliminary understanding of them.

Since Qian Renxue's true identity was still somewhat sensitive, Qin Xuan had Zhu Zhuqing rest at the hotel while he headed to a private room in a teahouse.

Although I trust Zhuqing, others might not see it that way. It is better if Zhuqing does not know about Xue'er's identity for the time being!

Just as Qin Xuan was sitting on a sandalwood chair deep in thought, Qian Renxue pushed open the door to the private room and walked in.