"Ding."
"Host task completed. Reward issued."
After Qian Yufeng had Ling Xin escort Bibi Dong away, the system's voice rang out again.
Martial Soul Evolution? That made him rather curious.
His elder brother, Qian Daoliu's father, Qian Yubai, possessed the orthodox Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul.
Within the Six-Winged Angel Lineage, only one inheritor existed in each generation.
Regardless of gender, the awakened martial soul would be the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul.
Qian Yufeng's existence had been an exception.
And his martial soul was not the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul.
A virtual panel appeared.
[Name: Qian Yufeng] [Lifespan: 180/220] [Martial Soul: Golden Sacred Shield (Top Grade)] [Soul Power: 89/100] [Soul Rings: Yellow Yellow Purple Purple Black Black Black Red]
That was right, Qian Yufeng possessed a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
He had obtained it by hunting a hundred-thousand-year Mystic Water Turtle in the sea, along with a hundred-thousand-year torso bone.
Moreover, for the sake of his own safety, he had maxed out his martial soul's attributes!
Every one of his soul rings came from the finest defensive soul beasts.
On the continent, if one could not break through to Title Douluo before the age of eighty, there would truly be no further chance.
Unless one encountered a special opportunity and enhanced one's Bloodline Power, there might still be a slight possibility.
He had been stuck at level eighty-nine since the age of sixty-seven, unable to break through no matter what he did, all the way until now.
Fortunately, he knew how to develop steadily. Coupled with his long lifespan, he had become one of Spirit Hall's third-generation veterans.
Now, it was time to turn the tide!
Spirit Hall would never fall at the hands of the fourth generation in his era!
After calming himself, Qian Yufeng said to Qian Lingsu, "Ling Su, I need to enter seclusion for a while. Stand guard and don't let anyone approach!"
With that, he entered the secret chamber in his home, while Qian Lingsu guarded the door.
Qian Yufeng sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, took a deep breath, and said resolutely, "System, use Martial Soul Evolution!"
The system's voice sounded:
"Ding!"
"Martial Soul Evolution commencing!"
A golden shield resembling a diamond, engraved with the pattern of a Six-Winged Angel, appeared before Qian Yufeng.
A special force poured into the Golden Sacred Shield, and its form began to slowly change.
Not only did the shield's shape change, but even its attributes changed!
Qian Yufeng felt a new vitality being injected into his body, as though he were soaking in a hot spring.
He did not know how much time had passed. Since the system notification had not sounded, the evolution process was clearly still ongoing.
"Ding, the host's Martial Soul Evolution is complete!"
"Golden Sacred Shield evolved—Aurora Shield!"
"Martial soul quality: God-grade!"
Only then did Qian Yufeng slowly open his eyes as the system's voice rang out.
"Aurora Shield... is it the shield I'm thinking of?!"
He raised his right hand and released his martial soul, then froze.
No way, it really was the shield I was thinking of!
The Aurora Shield from Emperor Armor!
And it even came with the Aurora Sword. Were its offense and defense both maxed out?!
The moment his martial soul appeared, Qian Daoliu and the other six worshippers in the Worship Hall all looked toward Qian Yufeng's location.
"Could it be that Second Uncle truly took that step?"
Qian Daoliu knew very well that his Second Uncle was a restless man, someone extremely unwilling to accept his fate.
Ever since his father passed away, after he inherited the position of Pope, his Second Uncle had directly relinquished all authority within Spirit Hall and devoted himself wholeheartedly to his research.
Yet he greatly admired his Second Uncle as well. His eighth soul ring had been a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!
From the moment he obtained that hundred-thousand-year soul ring, no one in Spirit Hall had ever questioned him again.
But fate seemed to be playing a joke on him. His soul power had been stuck at level eighty-nine, just one step away from Title Douluo.
"After all these long years, Second Uncle, you finally made it!"
Qian Daoliu felt nothing but joy. His Second Uncle had truly treated him well.
His father, as the Pope, had not had much time to accompany him. It had always been his Second Uncle who kept him company through those tedious days.
Qian Yufeng inspected his personal panel again and found that it had changed considerably.
[Name: Qian Yufeng] [Lifespan: 180/500] [Martial Soul: Aurora Shield (God-grade)] [Realm: 90/100] [Soul Rings: Yellow Yellow Purple Purple Black Black Black Red]
"Not only has my lifespan increased, but my soul power has reached level ninety as well. It's time to obtain a soul ring!"
"But first, I have to share this good news with my great-nephew!"
A smile appeared on Qian Yufeng's lips. He was in an excellent mood.
Having cheats really did feel amazing!
After putting away his martial soul, he rose and opened the secret chamber door.
When Qian Lingsu saw Qian Yufeng emerge, she finally let out a breath of relief.
"Ling Su, how much time has passed?"
"Family Head, only three days have passed. Nothing else has happened."
Qian Yufeng nodded and said again, "You and Ling Xin should get ready. I'm making a trip to the Worship Hall."
After saying that, he went to wash up.
Watching his departing back, Qian Lingsu noticed that he seemed much younger.
Before long, Qian Yufeng stood at the entrance of his home, completely refreshed.
Qian Lingxin and Qian Lingsu stood behind him, their beautiful eyes studying him curiously.
"Let's go to the Worship Hall!"
With a smile on his face, Qian Yufeng led the two maids toward the Worship Hall.
As they arrived before the Worship Hall, a sacred and ancient aura washed over them. This was Spirit Hall's final line of defense.
The Seven Great Worshippers would act in Spirit Hall's moments of crisis and resolve the danger.
When they reached the gates, two Soul Douluo knights stopped the three of them.
"Wait for me outside!"
After saying that, Qian Yufeng took a golden token from his storage Soul Tool.
Only successive Adjudicator Elders possessed such a token. He was a retired Adjudicator Elder, though age had stripped him of his former sternness and killing intent.
The instant they saw the token, the two knights became solemn and respectful.
"Please enter!"
Qian Yufeng smiled, put away the token, and walked into the Worship Hall.
Upon stepping into the Worship Hall, he found that a new generation had replaced the old. His former companions had all turned to dust.
A trace of reminiscence flashed through his eyes before he looked toward Qian Daoliu, seated high above.
"Great-nephew, your Second Uncle is here!"
Qian Daoliu looked at him speechlessly. He was already so old—why was he still so unserious?
"Second Uncle, why aren't you fishing? What brings you here?"
Qian Yufeng looked at Qian Daoliu. Seeing that stern expression, he could not help but shake his head.
"You may have inherited the Qian Family's mission, but don't keep such a stiff face all the time!"
"I spent my entire life pursuing that realm, and now my wish has finally been fulfilled!"
"And it seems I've activated my Bloodline Power as well!"
There was no other choice. Qian Yufeng could only put it that way.
Then he revealed his martial soul.
The moment the Aurora Shield appeared, Qian Daoliu's eyes widened.
Such a sacred aura was indeed the exclusive holy aura of the Six-Winged Angel Lineage.
"Second Uncle, you really..."
Seeing the look in his great-nephew's eyes, Qian Yufeng nodded.
"Yes. Who would have thought that fifty years after Big Brother left, I would break through?"
"Next, I need to seek out my final soul ring."
This was also his way of telling Qian Daoliu that he needed to leave Spirit Hall for a while.
The stern look on Qian Daoliu's face finally changed.
"Second Uncle, Father's spirit in heaven will be happy for you too!"
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