Everyone's gazes turned toward the entrance of the main hall.
A tall, imposing, heroic middle-aged man strode in, followed by two children.
One was soft and adorable, exquisitely pretty at first glance—a beauty in the making.
The other had his hands in his pockets and an expressionless face, yet his cute, handsome little-boy features made him both adorable and dashing.
They were Qian Renxue and Lin Mo.
"Greetings, Grand Priest!"
"Our respects, Grand Priest!"
Every guest present rose to show their respect to this man, whose presence in the world of soul masters was like the tallest mountain and the longest river.
Qian Daoliu nodded, accepting their greetings without another word, then went straight to sit beside Qian Xunji.
After all, there was no one here of his generation, much less anyone whose strength could compare to his. Naturally, there was no need for him to put on airs.
Had Tang Chen or Bo Saixi been here today, he would have needed to personally host them and fulfill his duties as the host.
"Father..."
Qian Xunji called softly by Qian Daoliu's ear. Qian Daoliu gave a slight nod and shot him a meaningful look.
It signaled for him to proceed according to the original plan.
Everyone's attention shifted away from Qian Daoliu and fell upon Lin Mo and Qian Renxue. Clearly, they were all very curious about these two geniuses.
"Uncle Sword, what do you think?"
Ning Fengzhi spoke softly as he looked toward Sword Douluo.
Sword Douluo lowered his gaze slightly and said nothing, lost in thought.
"These two little ones are extraordinary. What puzzles me most is that little girl. I have a feeling her soul power has already reached the level of a Great Soul Master."
"What? How is that possible? Didn't she just awaken her martial soul?"
Ning Fengzhi could hardly believe it. He kept his voice low, trying not to draw anyone's attention.
"Yes, it is indeed strange. Though perhaps my perception was mistaken, since we are some distance away..."
Though he said that, Sword Douluo's brows had never relaxed. As a powerhouse at the Title Douluo level, how could his perception possibly be wrong?
Yet at this moment, Sword Douluo would rather admit that he had been mistaken than believe that a six-year-old child possessed soul power at the Great Soul Master level.
Ning Fengzhi's expression had turned extremely grim as well. Clearly, he understood the implications.
"Haha, esteemed guests."
"Let me introduce him. This child is named Lin Mo. He is six years old and a Level 14 one-ring Soul Master."
The moment those words were spoken, everyone's eyes fell upon Lin Mo, their shock unmistakable.
"Innately full soul power? But even then, he couldn't have reached Level 14 so quickly."
"Indeed, it's unbelievable."
"He is simply a genius rarely seen in a century."
"Perhaps he absorbed some kind of soul bone."
Tang Zhen's words finally calmed everyone down a little, but his talent was right there for all to see—innately full soul power.
With Spirit Hall's vast foundation, it was naturally impossible for them to lack the resources needed to nurture a Title Douluo.
With such talent, he would certainly become a Title Douluo in the future. Moreover, everyone understood that becoming a Title Douluo seemed to be only this child's starting point.
That made those present even more envious. They could afford the resources to cultivate a Title Douluo too, but they simply did not have such promising talent.
The looks everyone gave Qian Xunji could not help but carry envy.
Spirit Hall's older generation was already exceptionally powerful, with numerous Title Douluo. Now, two geniuses had emerged among the younger generation as well.
They had not forgotten that Bibi Dong, seated at the head table, was no pushover either. In a few more years, she too would become a Title Douluo.
Once this little fellow grew up as well... tsk, tsk, tsk... they did not dare imagine it.
Everyone's worldview had just been thoroughly overturned. Their emotions had only just settled when, in the next moment, their worldview was reshaped once more.
"This is my precious daughter, Qian Renxue. She is six years old and already a Level 25 Great Soul Master."
The amount of information contained in those calm words was simply overwhelming, leaving everyone frozen for a moment.
Lin Mo looked at the scene before him and could not help wiping away a bead of sweat as he thought, Good lord, could you be any more high-profile? Can these old fellows even handle this kind of shock? Look at that envoy from the Star Luo Empire—he's practically about to faint.
I never thought I'd become the backdrop today too. Sigh, if these people found out I have twin martial souls as well, wouldn't they be furious enough to die?
Forget it, forget it. I'd better not be so obnoxious. A cautious ship sails for ten thousand years. I still want to roam the continent.
Lin Mo really loved watching the excitement. Down below, everything had already descended into chaos, yet he was still fantasizing to himself while casually squeezing Qian Renxue's little hand.
"D-Don't... don't squeeze it anymore... it tickles..."
Qian Renxue's face flushed red. Shyly, she gave Lin Mo a light push, trying to pull her hand free from his grasp.
That delicate, adorable look naturally could not escape Lin Mo's clutches. He paid it no mind and simply kept pinching and pinching.
In the end, little Qian Renxue could only submit to the great demon king Lin Mo and let him have his way.
Becoming the bandit chief's wife... Ahem... That was getting off topic.
Bibi Dong took in the entire scene. She snorted coldly inwardly, and the way she looked at Lin Mo carried a trace of disdain and disgust.
I knew it. This guy isn't any good either. Men are all evil things. They all deserve to die!
Only my Xiaogang is the best. Xiaogang, where are you? I've found a way.
Lin Mo had no idea that he had nearly made it onto Bibi Dong's kill list, while Bibi Dong was still fantasizing about her idol, Yu Xiaogang.
Well, who knew what kind of magic that bald brute possessed.
He neither understood nor respected it.
"How is that possible? Innate soul power rank twenty?"
"I don't believe it!"
"Could it be... that gods truly exist in this world? Could the Angel God really exist?"
The hall was now in complete uproar, filled with endless chatter and discussion. Yet Qian Xunji was in an excellent mood, merely watching with a smile.
He made no move to stop them.
Tang Xiao and Tang Zhen exchanged a glance. Tang Zhen could see the killing intent rising in Tang Xiao's eyes. After all, Qian Xunji would certainly not lie about such a genius—a six-year-old already at the level of a Soul Grandmaster.
Such a person was destined to crush an entire era.
They might even have a chance of reaching that realm.
They had no desire whatsoever to leave such a genius from an enemy faction alive.
However, Tang Zhen lightly placed a hand on Tang Xiao's shoulder and shook his head.
The meaning was obvious. They could not afford to provoke Spirit Hall. Setting aside whether they could eliminate that genius, even if they succeeded, how would they get out afterward?
Without question, Clear Sky Sect would face a purge from Spirit Hall, and Clear Sky Sect would have almost no ability to resist.
So what would be the point of doing that? Doing their other enemies a favor? Helping them eliminate an enemy while strengthening them in the process?
Nearly every major faction with any sense thought the same way. Even if they wanted to eliminate Qian Renxue, none of them showed it.
If they truly intended to act, they would have to discuss it with several major factions first. Only by acting together would it be safe.
Of course, they knew without even thinking that Qian Renxue was almost impossible to target. They would have virtually no chance to make a move.
"The younger generation should exchange pointers with one another. The Star Luo Empire has brought our prince, and we hope that he can spar with these two geniuses of Spirit Hall."
While everyone was still pressing for answers, the Star Luo Empire suddenly struck a different note. They chose to let facts speak for themselves.
After all, hearing about something was not as good as seeing it firsthand. They also wanted to see just how powerful monsters of this caliber truly were.
Without question, if what Qian Xunji said was true, then the talents of these two were already unmatched.
But they had not yet grown up. They had only just obtained their soul rings. Once they matured, the major factions would have no opportunities left.
This was the best time to blunt their edge. They absolutely could not miss it.
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