At this, Qian Daoliu took half a step back and clasped his hands behind him, striking a casual pose.
"Come. Give it everything you've got against me."
"Don't use your Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. Just use your Martial Soul and Soul Skills, and let me see your limits with my own eyes."
At those words, Qin Feng's eyes lit up. The battle-hungry blood in his veins instantly boiled.
A Peerless Douluo was going to personally test his strength as a sparring partner?
This was a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity!
"Then please forgive me, Senior!"
Qin Feng wasted no time. The moment his words left his mouth, dazzling golden light burst from his entire body.
Black, black, black, black.
Four extraordinary Soul Rings surged up from beneath his feet, their radiance weaving together and illuminating the entire courtyard.
The First Soul Ring suddenly blazed!
First Soul Skill, Golden Dragon Body!
Countless bright golden dragon scales instantly covered Qin Feng's limbs and torso.
A pure, domineering dragon pressure, like a tangible storm, swept through the entire courtyard.
The air around them let out a series of explosive cracks, as if it could no longer bear the strain.
Right after that, the profound black light of the Fourth Soul Ring flared brilliantly.
Fourth Soul Skill, Thousand-Jin Dragon Fist!
The muscles in Qin Feng's right arm bulged as golden Bloodline Power frantically gathered and compressed around his fist.
He became a blinding golden bolt of lightning, carrying a terrifying force capable of destroying heaven and earth as he charged straight for Qian Daoliu's face.
Wherever his fist wind passed, the courtyard's hard flagstones shattered inch by inch, turning to dust that filled the air.
The power of that punch was simply terrifying!
Qian Daoliu stood motionless, but his previously calm eyes instantly surged with shock.
What a powerful Martial Soul!
That pure, extreme strength and pressure of a superior were in no way inferior to the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul passed down through the Qian Family!
In terms of sheer physical destructive power, it was even stronger!
Qian Daoliu was thoroughly pleased.
A gentle yet unbreakable golden light appeared in his palm in an instant.
He raised his right hand and gave a seemingly casual push forward.
"Boom—"
A deafening crash erupted in the courtyard.
Violent ripples of energy spread wildly in every direction, shaking Hu Liena so hard that she stumbled back several steps before barely regaining her balance.
Qian Daoliu lowered his hand. He hadn't moved an inch, and had effortlessly neutralized Qin Feng's full-powered strike.
After all, he was a Peerless Douluo, with Soul Power reserves as vast as the ocean.
But this kid was only Level 45!
If they'd been at the same level, wouldn't Qin Feng's punch just now have broken his bones?
That terrifying strength and extreme destructive power brought the image of an old friend involuntarily to mind.
The old Tang of the Clear Sky Sect, who carried a giant hammer and had once matched him blow for blow at the peak of his power.
But compared to that old friend, this young man's potential and explosive power were clearly even more frightening.
Qian Daoliu forcibly suppressed his shock. His smile grew broader as he nodded again and again.
"Good! Very good!"
"Your talent and strength are among the finest I've ever seen in my life."
"With you here, the future of Spirit Hall will be limitless!"
Hearing such high praise from a Peerless Douluo, Hu Liena flushed with excitement.
It made her even happier and prouder than if he'd praised her to her face.
Qian Daoliu looked at Qin Feng with satisfaction and lightly brushed his hand over his Storage Soul Tool.
A dazzling golden streak of light shot out and hovered quietly before Qin Feng.
It was a leg bone radiating a ferocious aura, its surface shimmering with a golden sheen like liquid.
"This is your reward."
"A Golden Crocodile Dragon Right Leg Bone, with a cultivation age of seventy thousand years."
"Not only will it greatly enhance your physical strength, it also comes with a powerful crushing-type Soul Bone Skill."
Qin Feng had been a little resentful when his good time was interrupted, but the moment he saw the Soul Bone, his eyes shone like light bulbs.
His face was full of undisguised delight.
Golden Crocodile Dragon Right Leg Bone!
He already had the 100,000-Year Golden Dragon Right Arm Bone. Now, with this supreme right leg bone as well...
It was a melee set practically tailor-made for him, perfectly making up for the weakness in his leg strength!
Qin Feng unceremoniously put the precious Soul Bone into his ring.
Then he stood straight, his expression solemn and his voice ringing with resolve.
"Thank you for this reward, Grand Pontiff!"
"Ever since I was a child, I've grown up hearing stories of how you led Spirit Hall in suppressing an entire era."
"In my heart, you are the one and only guiding light."
"My loyalty to Spirit Hall is as clear as heaven and earth!"
His words of loyalty rang out with complete sincerity.
Qian Daoliu was delighted. Stroking his beard, he could no longer hide his smile.
He was pure in heart, exceptionally talented, and utterly loyal to Spirit Hall!
A peerless genius like him was an invaluable treasure Heaven itself had bestowed upon Spirit Hall.
The more Qian Daoliu looked at Qin Feng, the more he liked him, and he began secretly making plans.
Xue'er was still in the Heaven Dou Empire, lying low and suffering for the sake of Spirit Hall's grand ambitions.
Across the entire Douluo Continent, only someone as dazzling as Qin Feng could measure up to him.
Only he was worthy of becoming his granddaughter Qian Renxue's husband!
Qian Daoliu watched Qin Feng put the Golden Crocodile Dragon Right Leg Bone into his Storage Soul Tool, his smile growing wider.
"Qin Feng."
Qian Daoliu suddenly spoke. His voice was no longer as imposing as before; instead, it held a hint of a kindly elder's warmth.
Qin Feng immediately straightened his back and cupped his fists.
"What are your orders, Grand Pontiff?"
Qian Daoliu met Qin Feng's eyes, his gaze full of profound meaning.
He looked at him as if he were a rare treasure, and also as if he were one of his own.
"In a little while, make your preparations and go to the Heaven Dou Empire."
"The Heaven Dou Empire?"
Qin Feng looked puzzled.
What was he supposed to go to the Heaven Dou Empire for now?
He'd only just broken through to Level 45 and was planning to consolidate his cultivation in Spirit Hall.
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, his tone calm.
"Go to Heaven Dou City and find someone for me."
"Her name is Qian Renxue."
At the name, Qin Feng immediately understood.
The young mistress of Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu's most precious granddaughter, was currently in the Heaven Dou Empire disguised as the crown prince, Xue Qinghe.
Qian Daoliu's intention in sending him to find her was obvious.
But on the surface, Qin Feng still acted as if he were innocently following orders.
"I obey!"
"Since it's your order, Grand Pontiff, I'll do everything in my power to carry it out and see the mission through."
Qian Daoliu was in high spirits as he walked down the steps on his way back to Douluo Hall.
A breeze brushed across his face, and his weathered features wore a rare, genuine smile.
"Xue'er has been lying low alone in Heaven Dou City. She's had such a hard time."
"The Second Worship's grandson is a once-in-an-age talent."
"Not only is he powerful, he's also utterly loyal to Spirit Hall."
"Only a peerless genius like him is worthy of my Xue'er."
Qian Daoliu made his plans in silence.
He believed that with Qin Feng's outstanding qualities, Xue'er would be more than pleased when she met him.
This was sure to be a tremendous surprise.