Golden Generation, Ghost Charm Martial Soul

Following the street beyond the city gates, Ning Yao and the other two walked a long way.

The farther inward they went, the more prosperous everything on both sides became.

But just as they were weaving through the dazzling array of goods, a voice called out to them.

"Elder Ju? And Elder Gui?"

A crisp voice tinged with surprise rang out behind them.

A graceful figure darted before them almost in the blink of an eye.

The golden-haired girl flashed a playful smile and curiously looked the three of them over from head to toe.

Her eyes were especially full of curiosity as she looked at Ning Yao.

"What a strange young man. Elder Ju, Elder Gui, who is he?"

Just like everyone else, she sensed an instinctive affinity from Ning Yao, a feeling that made people unable to resist drawing closer.

At the girl's words, both Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's eyelids twitched.

Young man?

They had already guessed that Ning Yao might even be older than them.

On the Douluo Continent, that was a grave offense.

"Nana, don't speak nonsense."

"This is a senior personally invited to Spirit City by His Holiness the Pope."

Hu Liena froze slightly at that.

"A senior personally invited by Teacher?"

She looked at Ning Yao in disbelief, then at the two Douluo.

Bibi Dong had mentioned to her that the two Douluo had disappeared for a long time to carry out a mission, but she had not paid much attention to it then.

She had merely assumed they had gone to deal with evil Soul Masters or enemies of Spirit Hall again.

But she had never imagined that two Titled Douluo had been dispatched simply to invite someone?

What kind of status did this person have?

Just as Hu Liena was lost in wild speculation over Ning Yao's identity, two figures in the distance hurried toward them.

"Nana!"

One silver-haired and one red-haired young man arrived before the four of them, one after the other.

They were equally surprised to see Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, but they were clearly not as uninhibited as Hu Liena.

"Greetings, Elder Ju, Ghost Douluo."

The two exchanged a glance and cupped their hands in salute at the same time.

They were Xie Yue and Yan, the two who, together with Hu Liena, were known as the Golden Generation.

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded at the three of them, then looked at Hu Liena before turning to Ning Yao.

After receiving Ning Yao's nod of permission, he cleared his throat and raised a hand.

"Let me properly introduce you three little brats."

"This is a level ninety-five healing-type Titled Douluo, Abundance Douluo, His Excellency Abundance."

"He is an honored guest of all Spirit Hall. Hurry up and pay your respects."

Chrysanthemum Douluo gave a soft snort. These three were Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, especially Hu Liena, Bibi Dong's favorite child. Bibi Dong's regard for her even seemed to surpass that for the two Douluo.

They could not let Ning Yao form a bad impression of them because of this.

Of course, Ning Yao had not taken any of it to heart.

Yet after hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's introduction, the three came to their senses after a brief daze and hurriedly saluted Ning Yao.

"Greetings, Your Excellency Abundance."

The three spoke in unison. Even Hu Liena had become properly well-behaved now.

Especially when she thought of how she had just called Ning Yao a young man...

She instinctively shrank her neck.

She had long heard her teacher mention Abundance Douluo. If she had offended him...

"It's nothing. I didn't take it to heart. Just interact with me as you normally would."

Ning Yao smiled faintly and raised his hand, lifting the three of their hands.

He looked over the three of them and nodded with a smile.

"These three have good talent."

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo immediately revealed smiles, even looking rather proud.

Whether Ning Yao meant it sincerely or not, hearing him say that made them feel quite honored.

"Of course. Your Excellency Abundance may not know this, but they are Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, all disciples of the current Pope."

Chrysanthemum Douluo proudly gave Ning Yao a brief introduction to the three.

Though they still appeared respectful on the surface, their hearts had already blossomed with joy the instant Ning Yao praised them.

Still, although they wanted to display their strength to Ning Yao, they knew this was not the time.

After a brief conversation, Chrysanthemum Douluo sent them away.

"Then, Your Excellency, let us continue."

After watching the three leave, Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed slightly and made an inviting gesture toward Ning Yao.

Even Titled Douluo needed to know their place in Spirit City. Ning Yao might well become their superior in the future.

Ning Yao nodded and did not refuse.

"Then lead the way. Let's continue."

The three did not linger and continued toward Pope Hall.

This time, however, they clearly quickened their pace.

Along the way, Ning Yao idly asked Ghost Douluo a few questions.

Ghost Douluo still answered truthfully.

After this period of observation, Ning Yao had actually noticed some clues.

He simply had never taken the initiative to point them out.

Although Ghost Douluo examined himself every day and reported back to Ning Yao after confirming there was nothing wrong, he had never noticed that his Martial Soul had begun to change.

It was still Ghost Charm, but its nature had changed.

Previously, Ghost Charm had been attached to Ghost Douluo's soul.

But now, it was gradually beginning to meld with his flesh.

The current Ghost Charm was more like a Martial Soul of the body.

It even showed signs of undergoing a second mutation.

After the power of Abundance repaired Ghost Douluo's body, it turned its attention to the Ghost Charm Martial Soul.

When the Martial Soul was truly repaired and assimilated by Abundance, Ghost Douluo would probably be shocked.

Ning Yao thought to himself.

And he felt that Ghost Douluo would probably like it very much.

Because by then, he would become incomparably powerful.

His Martial Soul would become the most perfect Martial Soul on the continent.

As for what accidents might happen afterward—such as whether Ghost Douluo would become an Abundance abomination—no one knew.

After all, everything came at a price.

Don't disappoint me, living dead man.

Ning Yao secretly glanced at Ghost Douluo and muttered inwardly.

Soon, a little over two hours later, the three arrived at Spirit Mountain and came before Pope Hall.

A magnificent stone gate stood there, with a row of powerful Soul Master knights guarding either side.

Even when Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo passed by them, they did not salute, as if they had seen nothing at all.

Only once they reached the gates did two knights finally open them for the three with utmost respect.

"Your Excellency, after you."

Ning Yao did not refuse and entered through the gates ahead of the two Douluo.

"Pope Hall truly lives up to its reputation."

In truth, it was even more luxurious than the imperial palaces of the two great empires.

"Please, Your Excellency. His Holiness the Pope should be waiting for you inside."