Way of Cao Wei, Legacy of Wei Wu

Time passed in the blink of an eye, and before he knew it, Lin Tian had already been living in the Spirit Hall for six years.

During this time, he had not only learned to walk and talk within the Pope's Palace, but had also been taken to soak in the hot springs by Her Holiness the Pope on several occasions.

Amidst the swirling mists, Lin Tian had witnessed many a seductive scene; that fair skin, those long, beautiful legs, those towering peaks... it was truly beyond words.

Just like that, Lin Tian smoothly grew up to the day of his Spirit Awakening Ceremony.

All these years, Lin Tian had remained inside the Pope's Palace, rarely known to outsiders.

Aside from those high-ranking Titled Douluo who were aware of his existence, almost no one knew he was there.

In six years, the once delicate, doll-like child had grown into a handsome young man with striking features. He was obedient and well-behaved, never once defying his adoptive mother's wishes, which was why he was so deeply cherished by Bibi Dong.

As a reward for his obedience, Bibi Dong had always allowed Lin Tian to reside within her own private bedchamber.

For Lin Tian, who had transmigrated here, living with such a beautiful young woman was naturally quite excellent.

Inside the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong, wearing the Nine-Curved Purple Gold Crown and holding the Pope's Scepter, was sternly issuing orders to the spirit masters gathered in the hall.

"Everyone, my adopted son, Lin Tian, has now come of age. In a few days, it will be the Spirit Hall's annual Spirit Awakening Ceremony. I intend to invite the dignitaries of various nations and the elders of the major sects to the Spirit Hall to observe the ceremony. I wonder what you elders think of this?"

After she finished speaking, Bibi Dong's rose-colored eyes swept across the crowd, her papal pressure fully on display.

"Your Holiness, inviting envoys from various nations and the major sects to observe the ceremony at the Spirit Hall—does this not require informing the Great Elder? This matter is of great importance; if it were to go wrong, would it not affect the reputation of the Spirit Hall and..."

In the hall, a Platinum Bishop with a scar tattooed on his face spoke to Bibi Dong with a hesitant tone. Inviting the dignitaries of the world to the Spirit Hall was a massive undertaking; if it were botched, the reputation of the Spirit Hall would be ruined!

"Bishop Cai Xukun, before I answer that question, I want you to understand one thing! In the Spirit Hall, I am the Pope!"

As Bibi Dong's tone deepened, the phantom of a hideous Soul-Devouring Demon Spider manifested behind her, and the pressure of a Titled Douluo was revealed in that instant.

"Bishop Cai Xukun, are you questioning my orders?"

Bibi Dong slammed her Pope's Scepter heavily against the floor, and her Titled Douluo pressure intensified even further.

"This... I... Your Holiness, I was merely worrying unnecessarily. You are correct!"

Facing the overwhelming pressure of a Titled Douluo, Cai Xukun ultimately chose to kneel and submit.

Although he was one of the Platinum Bishops of the Spirit Hall, his own strength was only that of a seven-ring Spirit Saint. Under the crushing pressure of Bibi Dong's Titled Douluo status, he had no choice but to soften his stance and beg for mercy.

Seeing him kneel and beg, Bibi Dong ignored him and turned to look at the other elders of the Spirit Hall.

"Since no one has any objections, I will trouble you all to make the trip. Spirit Kite Douluo, you shall go to the Clear Sky School—no, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and invite Sect Master Ning Fengzhi to observe the ceremony in three days!"

"Ghost Leopard Douluo, you shall go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and invite the Old Dragon King to observe the ceremony at the Spirit Hall."

"Snake Lance Douluo, you shall go to the Heaven Dou Empire..."

"Pufferfish Douluo, you shall go to the Star Luo Empire..."

Once the tasks were distributed, everyone transformed into streaks of light, vanishing from the Pope's Palace in the blink of an eye.

After they had departed, Bibi Dong dismissed her attendants, and she leaned back against the papal throne, looking somewhat languid.

Although she had gained control over most of the power within the Spirit Hall since succeeding to the throne, and the majority of the elders were now under her command, Bibi Dong knew very well that the old fox in the Consecration Hall remained wary of her.

Most of her every move within the Spirit Hall was under his surveillance.

To truly break free from his watch, she had to cultivate her own power as much as possible, and Lin Tian was the very child she had chosen for that purpose.

Of course, all of this depended on the Spirit Awakening three days from now.

If he could truly awaken a top-tier spirit, then all the trouble she had gone through would be worth it.

But if this kid turned out to be a complete waste, then her reputation and that of the Spirit Hall would likely...

Thinking of this, Bibi Dong couldn't help but smile bitterly, her hand tightening around the Pope's Scepter.

At the same time, outside the Pope's Palace, a handsome youth dressed in fine silk cautiously pushed open the doors and entered.

This boy was none other than Lin Tian.

Upon entering the hall, Lin Tian's first sight was his adoptive mother on the high dais.

Bibi Dong was currently wearing a long purple dress, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned against the papal throne.

Her long, beautiful legs were visible beneath the hem of her dress, crossed over one another, adding an even more stunning allure to her appearance.

The skin exposed beyond her sleeves was as white and delicate as the snow of the twelfth lunar month, bright yet tinged with a hint of chill.

Bibi Dong, who had been wearing a look of worry, saw Lin Tian suddenly appear in the hall, and her beautiful face instantly blossomed into a smile, truly a smile that could launch a thousand ships.

Even Lin Tian, who lived in the side hall of her chambers and had been taken to the hot springs by her many times, was momentarily stunned.

"Mother, I saw that you looked troubled just now. Are you worried about my Spirit Awakening?"

Lin Tian blinked his large eyes, looking at Bibi Dong with an innocent expression.

"Lin Tian, I have decided. In three days, for the Spirit Awakening Ceremony, I will invite the dignitaries and envoys of the major empires of the Douluo Continent, as well as the elders of the major sects, to observe the ceremony at the Spirit Hall. As my adopted son, I have high hopes for you!"

"After the ceremony concludes, I will officially announce you as the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, and I will personally guide your spirit cultivation! If your awakening results are not ideal, Mother will accept it!"

After she finished speaking, Bibi Dong smiled and beckoned to Lin Tian. When he reached her, she pulled him into her embrace.

It was strange to say, but the usually cold and aloof Bibi Dong would act as if she had lost her senses whenever she saw Lin Tian, pulling him into her arms. For some reason, this boy always gave her a sense of intimacy.

Lin Tian, held in the embrace of Bibi Dong, felt the warmth radiating from the Pope. From this moment on, he made a silent vow in his heart: in his previous life, Bibi Dong had met a tragic end at Jialing Pass, her life extinguished like a fallen flower.

In this life, he would protect Bibi Dong himself.

The reason was simple: he believed in the Way of Cao Wei and revered the Legacy of Wei Wu.

"Please rest assured, Mother Pope. Lin Tian will never fail your expectations. In three days, I will surely stun everyone!"

Hearing the childish words of the boy before her, Bibi Dong chuckled softly. She then leaned down and whispered into Lin Tian's ear:

"Good child, if you can truly amaze everyone at the Spirit Awakening Ceremony, then Mother promises to give you a small reward."

"As for what that reward might be, you can decide for yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian's small face instantly turned beet red.

This was simply too exhilarating!