A Second Challenge Gold Stele Appears; Hu Liena Is Unwilling to Give Up and Accepts the Star Official Challenge a Second Time

Bibi Dong held the Gem Scepter in her hand and smiled as she nodded.

Her dignified gaze turned toward the cushion at the center of the arena.

A flicker of curiosity crossed the silver-haired man seated there in meditation.

In a resonant voice, she said, "Everyone, rise!"

"Thank you, Your Holiness the Pope!"

The crowd called out once more and gradually got to their feet.

At that moment, Xie Yue and Yan hurried over and respectfully said:

"Your Holiness the Pope!"

Bibi Dong nodded, motioning for them to stand aside.

Then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she walked over to Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu.

Her gaze was kind as she looked at them.

But Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, their expressions turning grim.

Their fingers were tightly entwined, and their clasped hands trembled.

In the end, Feng Xiaotian steeled himself and respectfully said:

"Greetings, Your Holiness!"

"May I ask what brings Your Holiness here?"

Bibi Dong glanced at Huo Wu.

Her gaze settled on Feng Xiaotian, and she nodded approvingly as she said:

"Feng Xiaotian, you have excellent talent."

"It would be a shame for you to remain at Godwind Academy."

"Would you be willing to join Spirit Hall?"

Feng Xiaotian's body visibly stiffened.

Cold sweat poured down his face. He immediately pulled Huo Wu down with him, and they both knelt on one knee.

Trembling, he said:

"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Holiness!"

"But Feng Xiaotian belongs to Godwind Academy!"

"Alive, I am a man of Godwind Academy; dead, I will be its ghost!"

Everyone was shocked. They hadn't expected Feng Xiaotian to dare openly refuse the Pope's invitation.

With only the strength of a level 52 Soul King, did he think he could leave Spirit City alive?

Beside them, Ghost Douluo Gui Mei angrily said in a cold voice:

"How dare you, Feng Xiaotian! You defy the Pope!"

Bibi Dong waved her hand. "It's of no consequence!"

She looked at Feng Xiaotian, still kneeling before her, and continued:

"Feng Xiaotian, your talent is no worse than Tang San's."

"If you obtain this Second Spirit, the Soul Breaking Spear..."

"Given time, you will surely surpass Tang San and defeat him!"

"As long as you agree to join Spirit Hall, I can promise you this!"

"I'll have a Titled Douluo elder take you as his disciple!"

"Once your Soul Power breaks through level 60, I'll make an exception and admit you into the Spirit Hall Golden Generation!"

"Would you... be willing?"

The people around them were utterly stunned.

Having a Titled Douluo take you as a disciple was already an incredible temptation. Who wouldn't be moved?

Not to mention, all he had to do was cultivate his Soul Power to level 60 to become part of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation.

That was the highest honor.

Yan and Xie Yue exchanged grim looks.

The most ruthless thing about Spirit Hall was that talent and strength came first.

If Feng Xiaotian really obtained the Second Spirit, the Soul Breaking Spear...

His future achievements would surely surpass theirs.

The Titled Douluo elders were all astonished. They hadn't expected the Pope to make such a promise.

But Feng Xiaotian still shook his head.

His voice rang with conviction as he said:

"Feng Xiaotian was born of lowly origins. I'm unworthy of Your Holiness's favor!"

"I beg Your Holiness to withdraw your promise!"

Everyone immediately looked at Feng Xiaotian as if he were a fool.

Even Lin Feng, sitting on the cushion at the center of the arena,

cracked open one eye and secretly watched what was happening.

He thought to himself, Feng Xiaotian has some real backbone. He'd rather break than bend.

Faced with such generous terms from Bibi Dong...

He can still resist the temptation and turn her down.

Damn... so this is Bibi Dong?

That face, that presence, that imposing dignity—no wonder she's the Pope of the Douluo Continent. She deserves the title!

Lin Feng was dazzled, but he also made his assessment.

He compared Bibi Dong to Hu Liena.

And realized that in the face of sex appeal, cuteness didn't stand a chance!

Bibi Dong's eyes turned cold as she said:

"Go obtain your Second Spirit, then leave Spirit City at once!"

"Otherwise... you'll bear the consequences!"

Everyone was stunned.

They hadn't expected the Pope to let Feng Xiaotian leave after he refused her offer.

She had even told him to go obtain the Second Spirit, the Soul Breaking Spear.

Ghost Douluo, Ghost Leopard, and the other Titled Douluo elders wanted to step forward and advise her.

But Bibi Dong's cold gaze scared them off, and they could only keep quiet.

Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu exchanged delighted looks.

Feng Xiaotian hurriedly called out with respect:

"Thank you for allowing it, Your Holiness!"

Then he and Huo Wu rose to their feet. He told her:

"Huo Wu, wait for me here!"

Huo Wu nodded and said softly:

"Go on, Xiaotian. You're the best!"

Feng Xiaotian dashed straight onto the arena.

Once again, he drew everyone's attention.

He reached out and grasped the Soul Breaking Spear, wrapped in crimson light, its spearhead taking up half its length.

In an instant, a red storm swept across the entire arena.

It raged and roared, like a gloomy wind howling as it stirred the heavens and earth.

At last, all the red energy flowed into Feng Xiaotian's body.

The Soul Breaking Spear in his hand blazed with powerful crimson light.

A terrifying force of Breaking Spirit Power surged out from within him and spread through the air.

Everyone beneath the arena was left in shock.

They couldn't believe that Feng Xiaotian had truly obtained a Second Spirit.

Just then, a series of hoofbeats sounded from outside the square, followed by an excited woman's voice:

"Teacher, I'm back!"

Chapter 11: A Second Challenge Gold Stele Appears; Hu Liena Is Unwilling to Give Up and Accepts the Star Official Challenge a Second Time

Spirit City, on the street.

Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan were riding hard.

From afar, they spotted the arena that had appeared in Spirit City Square.

It gave off an enigmatic aura.

They had known all along where today's Star Official Challenge would appear.

It was in Spirit City, so they weren't surprised.

But excitement drove them to hurry over.

There, they found the Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall gathered beneath the arena.

And Pope Bibi Dong was there too.

The girl first looked toward her teacher.

Then she shifted her gaze to the silver-haired man sitting on the cushion at the center of the arena.

Though she was exhausted after riding through the night,

a happy smile lifted the corners of her mouth, and her spirits soared.

Below the arena, Bibi Dong heard that familiar voice.

A hint of warmth showed in her cold eyes.

Holding the Gem Scepter, she turned around.

There she saw her disciple, Hu Liena.

She was riding her horse toward them at full speed, waving excitedly.

When the ordinary people and Soul Masters around them recognized who had arrived,

they all bowed and called out:

"Greetings, Saintess!"

"Greetings, Elder Ju!"

Huo Wu glanced at Feng Xiaotian, who was hurrying over.

The two of them quickly bowed as well.

Then they carefully backed away from the crowd.

Now that Feng Xiaotian had successfully obtained the Second Spirit, the Soul Breaking Spear,

the Star Official Challenge was over, and they had to leave as soon as possible.