To be honest, Qin Xuan really wanted the Shrek Seven Devils to make it to the finals.
It wasn't because he was especially fond of the Shrek Seven Devils. He had a deeper reason in mind.
If Shrek Academy didn't make it to the finals, what would be the point of his, Qin Xuan's, taking part?
After all, according to Qin Xuan's plans, openly beating Tang San to a pulp was secondary. The most important thing was Xiao Wu.
This time, Qin Xuan would lay a tight net. Even if the "Loudspeaker" Douluo showed up, he'd be left sprawled in Pope Hall!
At the same time, Qin Xuan had noticed a detail during an earlier match.
Although Xiao Wu didn't have Lovesick Heartbreak Red protecting her, some method had still concealed her Soul Beast aura.
If Qin Xuan hadn't used the Heaven Burning Demon Pupil, he would never have realized Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!
He pushed open the doors to Pope Hall.
Qin Xuan found that the vast hall was empty except for Bibi Dong, sitting alone on the papal throne.
He sensed a hint of desolate loneliness coming from her.
If I run into something I can't handle, I'll still have Bibi Dong backing me up.
But if Bibi Dong falls, she'll have no one to rely on. It wasn't easy for this woman to reach her position today.
Qin Xuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Just then, Bibi Dong rubbed her temples and spoke, sounding tired. "Xuan'er, you reached the bottleneck half a month sooner than I expected. You truly are my disciple."
"I owe it to your guidance, Teacher." Qin Xuan bowed and smiled.
"Enough, you don't need to flatter me. When have I ever guided you? I've only helped you hunt a few Soul Beasts now and then." Bibi Dong replied casually, then suddenly turned serious.
"Xuan'er, I won't be accompanying you on this hunt for a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
"Oh?" Qin Xuan looked puzzled.
"Teacher, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is no ordinary foe. Ordinary Titled Douluo are no match for it."
"If you don't come with me, I won't feel confident about this hunt!"
At that, Bibi Dong smiled and answered in riddles.
"Xuan'er, with this person's help, you'll certainly be able to hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
"Even with my current strength, I'm no match for him!"
"Go to the Worship Hall, and you'll find out who will be accompanying you on the hunt."
Hearing this, Qin Xuan nodded, then turned and left Pope Hall.
Could it be Golden Crocodile Douluo? Or Qian Daoliu?
No! It must be Qian Daoliu who's going to help me hunt the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!
If it were Golden Crocodile Douluo, Bibi Dong wouldn't have said she was no match for him!
After all, ever since Tang Chen disappeared, Bibi Dong could be called invincible on land. Though the Rakshasa God Trial limited her to Level 98 strength, she was still more than a match for Golden Crocodile Douluo!
Golden Crocodile Douluo may have ultimate defense and ultimate strength, but Bibi Dong can bypass physical defenses with poison, mental attacks, and soul-devouring abilities, gradually weakening him. She's practically his perfect counter!
Not to mention, Bibi Dong has three domains that can continually suppress Golden Crocodile Douluo!
Come to think of it, even though Xue'er and I have grown closer, my Nine Nether Evil God Tiger's ultimate evil attribute has made my grandfather-in-law take a strong dislike to me!
Qian Daoliu has always ignored me. Why would he suddenly want to help me hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?
Qin Xuan was puzzled, but he still strode into the Worship Hall without hesitation.
Seeing that it was Qin Xuan, the Holy Emperor Warrior Regiment on patrol didn't question him.
The Holy Emperor Warrior Regiment was an elite force of Spirit Hall, made up of Soul Emperors at Level 61 or above. Their direct superior was Golden Crocodile Douluo.
The moment he stepped into the Worship Hall,
a vast, sacred pressure descended upon Qin Xuan.
A towering Angel Statue, several dozen feet tall, stood inside the hall.
In front of the statue stood a middle-aged man wearing golden armor, with long golden hair.
Meanwhile, six imposing men sat in the chairs on the left side of the hall. Among them was Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Is Qian Daoliu trying to test me? Qin Xuan wondered. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, but he remained straight as a pine.
"A Level 50 pressure, and you haven't even released your Martial Soul. No wonder Xue'er thinks so highly of you."
Qian Daoliu turned and fixed his gaze on Qin Xuan. As he spoke, the pillar of light pressing down on Qin Xuan grew increasingly blinding.
Only when the pressure reached Level 65 did Qin Xuan release his Martial Soul and Soul Rings.
The moment the nine-foot-tall Nine Nether Evil God Tiger appeared, waves of dark energy burst across the hall.
"What intense evil energy! It even surpasses Bibi Dong's!" Golden Crocodile Douluo exclaimed.
As soon as the words left his mouth, a continuous humming rang through the hall.
Before long, the pillar of light had completely purified the dark waves radiating from the Nine Nether Evil God Tiger!
The pressure on Qin Xuan had reached Level 70. His face was deathly pale, and beads of sweat the size of beans began to slide down his forehead. It was as if he were carrying a mountain on his back, and his spine could buckle at any moment.
Even so, he endured the pain of the pressure and stood motionless, his expression calm.
If the Worship Hall's floor tiles hadn't been made from special materials, the ones beneath Qin Xuan's feet would already have shattered to pieces!
A minute passed.
The light bursting from the golden pillar illuminated the entire Worship Hall!
Qin Xuan could no longer withstand the pressure. He dropped to one knee, and the Nine Nether Evil God Tiger behind him crouched to the ground as well.
"Your subordinate Qin Xuan pays his respects to... the Great Enshrined!"
"Well done, Qin Xuan. You truly are a peerless genius, the likes of whom are rarely seen!" Qian Daoliu waved a hand, and the golden pillar of light gradually faded.
"Whew." Qin Xuan let out a long breath and quietly regulated his breathing before slowly rising to his feet.
"With Soul Power at Level 60, you endured pressure at Level 80. Your talent is a hundred times more terrifying than mine was back then!"
A young-looking Enshrined suddenly darted over to Qin Xuan and exclaimed in amazement.
"Fifth!" Qian Daoliu gave him a look. Feather Light Douluo sulkily understood and returned to his seat.
"Xiao Xuan, Xue'er told me all about the Eight Extremes Blazing Sun Flower."
"Our Angel lineage really does owe you a great debt."
"So I've decided to personally help you hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Qian Daoliu spoke solemnly.
"Great Enshrined, you don't need to thank me. Xue'er..." Qin Xuan realized he was in the Worship Hall and stopped himself, quickly correcting his words. "Young Mistress Qian Renxue saved my life. My life belongs to her. What's one little Immortal Herb in comparison?"
His heartfelt words moved all seven Enshrined.
Even Qian Daoliu looked pleased.
Qin Xuan wasn't just saying it for show.
To Qin Xuan, Qian Renxue was like the moonlight in his heart.
Whoever hurt her would pay with their life!
Whoever bullied her would die!
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