The situation across the continent was turbulent and ever-changing.
The two great empires had fully expelled Spirit Hall, while the Three Upper Sects were stirring restlessly.
Bibi Dong had canceled the future Soul Hunting Operation.
Because according to Tang Si's foresight in the heavenly curtain, news of the Soul Hunting Operation would be exposed before Spirit Hall could even destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Rather than waste effort for nothing, it was better to alter the original plan and focus on establishing the Spirit Hall Empire.
Inside Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong presided over a meeting of all senior officials. Even the Worship Hall had sent three worshippers.
At this time, Qian Renxue was still on her way back to Spirit City.
"Everyone."
Seated upon the Pope's throne, Bibi Dong held her scepter and crossed her snow-white, alluring legs. In a stern tone, she said, "I intend to establish the Spirit Hall Empire ahead of schedule. First, Spirit Hall's millennia-old plan has been exposed, and we are facing fierce obstruction from the two great empires. Second, after establishing the Spirit Hall Empire, we can better coordinate the various forces within the empire."
After saying that, Bibi Dong asked, "Does anyone present have a different opinion?"
No one objected, because this was an inevitable path for Spirit Hall's development, as well as a forced move to accelerate the founding of the empire.
They could not possibly wait until their enemies were at the gates while they had not even established an empire, could they?
"Very good. Then we have reached a consensus on establishing the Spirit Hall Empire."
Seeing that no one objected, Bibi Dong smiled and continued, "Personnel appointments can be discussed after the empire is founded. Now, let us discuss the heavenly curtain. Is it trustworthy? And for Spirit Hall, is it good or bad?"
The existence of the heavenly curtain was beyond everyone's understanding.
Thousand Jun Douluo cupped his hands and said, "The matter of the heavenly curtain is extraordinary. We cannot view it with ordinary eyes. There is also much useful information within it that we can use as reference."
Demon-Conquering Douluo echoed, "According to the verification conducted by the seven of us brothers, at least ninety percent of what the heavenly curtain says is credible. That includes the fact that Yu Xiaogang is a complete piece of trash!"
The instant he finished speaking, the palace fell deathly silent. Everyone looked toward Bibi Dong in unspoken agreement.
The corner of Bibi Dong's eye twitched as she narrowed her eyes and stared coldly at Demon-Conquering Douluo.
Yet Demon-Conquering Douluo was not afraid in the slightest. He had come today for two reasons: first, to attend the meeting; second, to represent the Worship Hall in warning Bibi Dong once more.
Bibi Dong's lovestruck foolishness was already common knowledge. If they did not warn her, who knew what outrageous things she might do?
"Demon-Conquering... watch your words!" Bibi Dong's voice carried killing intent.
"Heh~"
Demon-Conquering Douluo curled his lips into a faint smile, his voice loud as he said, "After analysis by the Worship Hall and the rest of the Elder Council, we unanimously concluded that Yu Xiaogang is nothing more than a fame-seeking fraud. What the hell does he know about Martial Souls? That whole set of Martial Soul theories of his is pure bullshit! And his theory that Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul belongs to the control type is nothing but a far-fetched excuse!"
"Shut up!"
Bibi Dong's rebuke seemed to go unheard as Demon-Conquering Douluo continued, "Why did Yu Xiaogang only admit that it was a Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul after Tang Si exposed him? Why, after admitting it was a Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul, could he not provide any basis for judging that Tang San possessed Twin Martial Souls? He does not even know that his own Luo Sanpao Martial Soul is a Golden Holy Dragon Hatchling. What else could he possibly know?"
Everyone understood those words perfectly clearly.
But blinded by anger and prejudice, Bibi Dong did not take in a single word.
Crimson Soul Power leaked from Bibi Dong's body. She nearly failed to suppress Divine Slaughter's Domain and let it emerge on its own.
"Hah~ Huff~~"
Bibi Dong's breathing grew heavy, as if she were on the verge of losing control at any moment.
Demon-Conquering Douluo looked directly at Bibi Dong and continued, "Furthermore, according to all our analyses, although Tang San is very strong, all of his strength comes from that so-called system: Purple Demon Eye, Mysterious Jade Hand, Mysterious Heaven Skill, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, as well as hidden weapons and poison."
After pausing, Demon-Conquering Douluo cupped his hands in salute again, maintaining the basic respect due to the Pope. "Your Holiness, were all these things taught to Tang San by Yu Xiaogang? If we look only at Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul, he is merely an ordinary four-ring Soul Ancestor. Poison-attribute Soul Rings have not greatly enhanced Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor. Though he possesses a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring, he is not much different from an ordinary four-ring Soul Ancestor."
Bibi Dong took a deep breath and snapped, "Why do you not mention that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul is immune to ice and fire? Why do you not mention that Tang San was able to undergo Over-Limit Soul Ring Absorption for his fourth ten-thousand-year Soul Ring? Are those also because of Tang San's so-called system?"
"Th-this..." Demon-Conquering Douluo froze. He did not know the specific functions of the so-called system, so he could not refute her.
At the side, Light Feather Douluo, who had remained silent until now, spoke up. "Your Holiness, suppose—just suppose!"
"Go on!"
"Suppose Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul's immunity to ice and fire has nothing to do with Yu Xiaogang, and suppose Tang San's ability to absorb a ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring beyond the limit also has nothing to do with Yu Xiaogang. Would you admit that Tang San's strength has nothing to do with Yu Xiaogang?"
Bibi Dong froze, recalling Tang San's immense strength.
Just then.
Hu Liena's eyes lit up. Inspiration struck her, and her heart pounded!
She knew how to wake her teacher up!
"Teacher!"
Hu Liena suddenly interrupted Light Feather Douluo before he could continue. "Teacher, Tang San's hidden weapons and Self-Created Soul Skills are the system's doing, and they make up most of his strength. Tang San also has other incomprehensible abilities. For example, the Blue Silver Emperor truly possesses abilities that other Martial Souls envy: immunity to ice and fire, as well as Over-Limit Soul Ring Absorption. Those must certainly be Grandmaster Yu's achievements! If even those two things were not Grandmaster Yu's achievements, then what exactly did Grandmaster Yu teach Tang San? Grandmaster Yu obviously could not have taught him nothing! Therefore, I can be certain that the Blue Silver Emperor's immunity to ice and fire and its ability to absorb Soul Rings beyond the limit must be Grandmaster Yu's achievements! Teacher, am I right?"
Bibi Dong gave Hu Liena a suspicious look.
Hu Liena narrowed her eyes, looking like a little fox as she said, "Grandmaster Yu understands Martial Souls extremely well. His theories are invincible! Everyone says Grandmaster Yu's theories are a full era ahead of their time, so it would not be difficult for him to make the Blue Silver Emperor immune to ice and fire and capable of Over-Limit Soul Ring Absorption, right?"
"Mm..." Bibi Dong nodded unconsciously. She had confidence in Yu Xiaogang.
But to be cautious!!
Bibi Dong reviewed it in her heart. I have to admit that Tang San's talent and strength are formidable. For him to reach his current Soul Power cultivation at this age, Xiaogang deserves immense credit. Besides what they mentioned, there is also his Soul Power Level.
With that thought, Bibi Dong said, "Do not overlook Tang San's age. He is only fourteen years old, and his Soul Power is level 43."
Upon hearing that, Hu Liena hesitated. Her gaze swept over the three worshippers as she thought, Yu Xiaogang is a piece of trash. How could he possibly teach such a genius as Tang San? But... Tang San's increase in Soul Power is indeed unbelievable. When I was fourteen, I had only recently broken through level 34. Tang San is a full nine levels of Soul Power above me!
"Huff~~"
Taking a deep breath, Hu Liena secretly gritted her teeth. No matter what, I am certain Tang San's Soul Power Level has nothing to do with that piece of trash Yu Xiaogang!
Thus.
Hu Liena gritted her teeth and continued her exaggerated praise, "Teacher, I firmly believe that level 43 Soul Power must also! Be! The result of Grandmaster Yu's careful instruction. Tang Si from another world could never reach level 43 Soul Power at fourteen."
She stressed the words "must also."
Demon-Conquering, Thousand Jun, and Light Feather exchanged glances. Exaggerated praise to set him up? Hu Liena is quite clever.
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