Big Nephew, Uncle's Here!

"Ding."

"Task completed. Distributing rewards."

After Qian Yufeng had Lingxin escort Bibi Dong away, the system's voice rang out once more.

A martial soul evolution—this piqued his curiosity.

His older brother, Qian Daoliu's father Qian Yubai, possessed the orthodox Six-Winged Angel martial soul.

In the Six-Winged Angel lineage, only one successor existed in each generation.

Regardless of gender, the awakened martial soul was always the Six-Winged Angel.

Qian Yufeng's appearance had been an accident.

And his martial soul was not the Six-Winged Angel.

A virtual panel appeared.

[Name: Qian Yufeng]

[Lifespan: 180/220]

[Martial Soul: Golden Sacred Shield (Top-tier)]

[Spirit Power: 89/100]

[Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Red]

That was right; Qian Yufeng possessed a 100,000-year spirit ring.

He had obtained it by hunting a 100,000-year Mystic Water Turtle in the deep sea, along with a 100,000-year torso bone.

Furthermore, for the sake of his own safety, he had maxed out the attributes of his martial soul!

All of his spirit rings came from the absolute peak of defensive spirit beasts.

On this continent, if one could not break through to become a Titled Douluo before the age of eighty, there was truly no chance left.

Unless one obtained a special fortuitous encounter to enhance their vitality, there might be a sliver of hope.

He had been stuck at level 89 since he was sixty-seven; no matter what he tried, he could not break through, and he had remained there ever since.

Fortunately, he knew how to develop steadily, and with his long lifespan, he had become a third-generation elder of Spirit Hall.

Now, it was time to turn the tide!

Spirit Hall would never fall in the hands of his generation, the fourth generation!

After calming his emotions, Qian Yufeng said to Qian Lingsu, "Lingsu, I need to enter a brief seclusion. Guard the entrance and do not let anyone approach!"

With that, he walked into the secret chamber of his home, while Qian Lingsu stood guard outside the door.

Qian Yufeng sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, took a deep breath, and said with a firm gaze, "System, use Martial Soul Evolution!"

The system's voice rang out:

"Ding!"

"Martial Soul Evolution, commencing!"

In front of Qian Yufeng appeared a golden shield, diamond-shaped and engraved with the patterns of a Six-Winged Angel.

A special power surged into the Golden Sacred Shield, and its form began to change slowly.

Not only did the shield's appearance change, but its very attributes were shifting as well!

Qian Yufeng felt a new vitality injected into his body, as if he were soaking in a hot spring.

He did not know how much time had passed, but since the system's notification had not sounded, it meant the evolution process was still ongoing.

"Ding, host's martial soul evolution complete!"

"Golden Sacred Shield evolved into—Aurora Shield!"

"Martial soul quality: God-tier!"

As the system's voice rang out, Qian Yufeng slowly opened his eyes.

"Aurora Shield... is it the shield I'm thinking of?!"

He extended his right hand, released his martial soul, and was instantly stunned.

No way, it really is the shield I was thinking of!

The Aurora Shield from the Emperor Armor!

And it even came with the Aurora Sword; had his offense and defense both been maxed out?!

At the moment the martial soul appeared, Qian Daoliu and the other six Consecrated in the Consecrated Hall all looked toward the direction of Qian Yufeng's location.

"Could it be that Second Uncle has truly taken that step?"

Qian Daoliu knew very well that his second uncle was a restless soul who refused to accept his fate.

Ever since his father passed away and he inherited the position of Pontiff, his second uncle had abandoned all power within Spirit Hall to devote himself entirely to his own research.

Yet, he also admired his second uncle; his eighth spirit ring was a 100,000-year spirit ring!

From the moment he obtained his hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, no one in Spirit Hall dared to question him again.

Yet, fate seemed to be playing a cruel joke on him; his spirit power remained stuck at level eighty-nine, just one step away from becoming a Titled Douluo.

"In these long, drifting years, you finally made it, Second Uncle!"

Qian Daoliu felt nothing but joy; his second uncle had truly been good to him.

With his father serving as the Pope, he hadn't spent much time with him, so it was his second uncle who had accompanied him through those tedious times.

Qian Yufeng checked his personal panel once more, noting that significant changes had occurred.

[Name: Qian Yufeng]
[Lifespan: 180/500]
[Spirit: Aurora Shield (God-tier)]
[Realm: 90/100]
[Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Red]

"Not only has my lifespan increased, but my spirit power has also reached level ninety. It's time to obtain my next spirit ring!"

"However, I must go and share this good news with my dear nephew!"

A smile tugged at the corners of Qian Yufeng's mouth; he was in an excellent mood.

The feeling of using a cheat was truly exhilarating!

He retracted his spirit and stood up to open the door to the secret chamber.

Seeing Qian Yufeng emerge, Qian Lingsu felt a weight lift from her heart.

"Lingsu, how much time has passed?"

"Master, only three days have gone by, and nothing else has happened."

Qian Yufeng nodded and added, "You and Lingxin prepare yourselves; I am going to the Consecrated Hall."

After speaking, he went off to wash up.

Qian Lingsu watched his retreating back, noticing that he seemed to have grown much younger.

Soon, Qian Yufeng stood at the entrance of the estate, looking refreshed.

Qian Lingxin and Qian Lingsu stood behind him, their beautiful eyes filled with curiosity as they studied him.

"Let's go, to the Consecrated Hall!"

With a smile on his face, Qian Yufeng led the two maids toward the Consecrated Hall.

Upon arriving before the Consecrated Hall, a sacred and ancient aura emanated from it; this was the final barrier of Spirit Hall.

The seven great Consecrated Elders would intervene during times of crisis to resolve threats to Spirit Hall.

As they reached the main gate, two Spirit Douluo knights blocked the trio's path.

"Wait for me outside!"

After saying this, Qian Yufeng took a golden token from his storage spirit tool.

This was something only successive Adjudication Elders possessed; he was a retired Adjudication Elder, though he had grown old and lost the stern, murderous aura he once held.

Upon seeing the token, the two knights immediately straightened up in respect.

"Please, proceed!"

Qian Yufeng smiled, put away the token, and walked into the Consecrated Hall.

Stepping inside, he saw that a new generation had replaced the old; his former companions had all turned to dust.

A look of reminiscence flashed across his eyes before he turned his gaze toward Qian Daoliu, who sat in the high seat.

"Dear nephew, Second Uncle is here!"

Qian Daoliu looked at him, speechless; despite his advanced age, he still lacked any sense of decorum.

"Second Uncle, you aren't out fishing—what are you doing here?"

Qian Yufeng looked at Qian Daoliu, shaking his head at his stern expression.

"You, even though you have accepted the mission and inheritance of the Qian family, you shouldn't always keep such a straight face!"

"I spent my whole life chasing that realm, and now my wish has been fulfilled!"

"Furthermore, it seems I have activated my bloodline power!"

There was no other way; Qian Yufeng had to say it like that.

Immediately, he revealed his spirit.

The moment the Aurora Shield appeared, Qian Daoliu's eyes widened.

Such a sacred aura was indeed the divine energy exclusive to the Six-Winged Angel lineage.

"Second Uncle, you really..."

Meeting his nephew's gaze, Qian Yufeng nodded.

"Indeed, who could have imagined that fifty years after Big Brother's departure, I would finally break through."

"Next, I must go and seek out my final spirit ring."

This was also his way of telling Qian Daoliu that he needed to leave Spirit Hall for a while.

The solemn expression on Qian Daoliu's face finally shifted.

"Second Uncle, Father's spirit in heaven will surely be happy for you!"