The Fire Dragon King explained with great seriousness.
"Your Flame Phoenix Sword surpasses nearly every fire-attribute martial soul. Unless some heaven-defying person with a Fire Dragon King martial soul appears to suppress you, there's no solution."
After resolving so many problems in succession, his strength had already increased greatly.
If he were this kid's teacher, tsk tsk, having the boy call him Teacher would feel incredible. And with that aloof temperament of his, training him would definitely be quite satisfying.
All of this had changed because of that idiot, the Ice Dragon King. Now, she was merely a servant.
What was there to discuss?
"Anyway, that's how things are now. Just let nature take its course."
The Ice Dragon King clicked her tongue.
"Being a person means not letting nature take its course. If someone pisses you off, beat them up. Look at me, I don't like the Fire Dragon King..."
Before she could finish, a snowball condensed in the Ice Dragon King's palm. Smack—it struck the Fire Dragon King squarely in the face.
"Ice Dragon King!" The Fire Dragon King opened her mouth and spewed flames. "You're courting death!"
Jiang Qingyu covered his forehead helplessly.
Just as the two were about to start fighting, Jiang Qingyu spoke. "Both of you, return to the Sea of Consciousness."
In an instant, the two immediately turned into motes of light and returned to the Sea of Consciousness.
Jiang Qingyu sighed helplessly. "Neither of you gives me any peace of mind."
It seemed these two Dragon Kings simply could not get along.
Like water and fire.
Meanwhile, the contest between real men that Guang Ling and Qingluan were staging at the Soul Arena had reached its conclusion.
"Qingluan, you bastard! You actually dared to hit my face! Aren't you just making Little Qingyu laugh at me?"
Guang Ling Douluo flew into a rage, rubbing his reddened cheek as he glared at Qingluan.
Qingluan Douluo chuckled. "Can't be helped. Who told you that you were inferior? And you still wanted me to call you Third Brother? Keep dreaming."
"A man may be killed, but never humiliated!"
Guang Ling Douluo summoned his Guang Ling Divine Art, drew back an invisible bowstring with his fingers, and aimed at Qingluan. A Light Ling Arrow shot out at high speed.
"Throwing a tantrum now?"
Qingluan Douluo stood in place, held his posture steady, and threw a punch. The Light Ling Arrow instantly shattered.
Guang Ling's light arrow broke apart inch by inch beneath the force of the punch.
Qingluan Douluo stood with his hands behind his back, a teasing smile playing on his lips.
"Fifth Brother, it's time for me to give you the final blow."
You shoot arrows at me every day. It's about time I made a move.
A clear phoenix cry suddenly resounded throughout the Soul Arena. The phantom of the Qingluan Divine Bird solidified behind him, and as its wings spread, invisible sound waves rippled outward in circles.
The piercing cry stabbed straight into the soul. Guang Ling Douluo's expression changed drastically as he clamped both hands over his ears. It felt as though countless fine needles had drilled into his head, leaving it buzzing.
He gritted his teeth and tried to endure, but a second wave of sound immediately followed, shaking his soul until it trembled and causing darkness to swim before his eyes.
"Third Brother! Stop! You're going to make me pass out!"
Guang Ling Douluo finally could not endure any longer and cried out in a muffled voice.
The sound waves abruptly withdrew, and Qingluan's phantom slowly dissipated as well.
Qingluan Douluo raised a brow at him and smiled.
"So you don't want me to call you Third Brother anymore?"
"I don't, I don't."
Guang Ling rubbed his throbbing temples and waved him off irritably. The red mark on his cheek had yet to fade, and he felt thoroughly aggrieved. If this guy's strength had not suddenly surged, how could he have lost so quickly?
Qingluan withdrew his martial soul and slowly walked over to him.
"At least you know what's good for you."
Guang Ling rolled his eyes and stubbornly retorted.
"What kind of real ability is it to rely on Little Qingyu to increase your strength?"
"Aren't you doing the same?" Qingluan sneered, raising a brow at him. "So you're the only one allowed to use Qingyu's immortal herbs, but when I use them, it's an unfair victory? What kind of logic is that?"
"That's different." Guang Ling snorted lightly, lifting his chin with a completely justified expression. "Little Qingyu and I are close."
"You say that as if I'm not close to him." Qingluan shook his head, his tone teasing. "Stop flattering yourself."
As the two bickered, a dignified figure slowly descended from midair. It was none other than the Grand Enshrined, Qian Daoliu.
He swept his gaze over the lingering energy ripples on the Soul Arena and spoke solemnly.
"Third, Fifth, what are you doing? Fighting so fiercely at the Soul Arena—what kind of conduct is this?"
Guang Ling had just been about to complain when Qian Daoliu's gaze suddenly fixed on Qingluan Douluo, his expression turning serious at once.
He carefully sensed the fluctuations of Qingluan's aura. His pupils contracted slightly, and his tone was full of disbelief.
"Third, you broke through?"
Qingluan put away his smile and nodded slightly.
"Reporting to Grand Enshrined, I indeed broke through not long ago."
Qian Daoliu was startled. He knew better than anyone how many years Qingluan had been stuck at his current realm. He had thought a breakthrough was hopeless, yet Qingluan had suddenly advanced at this moment.
He almost immediately thought of Jiang Qingyu. Guang Ling's earlier improvement in strength had been inseparable from that youth, and now even Third... Qingyu's methods were far more unfathomable than he had imagined.
Suppressing the storm in his heart, he said in a deep voice.
"Come with me into the hall and explain the reason for your breakthrough in detail."
Afterward, the three entered the Worship Hall.
Qingluan Douluo explained the entire sequence of events.
"You broke through to Rank Ninety-Eight and even awakened a domain!"
Qian Daoliu felt dizzy and nearly lost his footing.
"Big Brother!"
Qingluan and Guang Ling hurriedly supported Qian Daoliu. "Big Brother, aren't you getting a little too excited?"
"What do you know? The two of you advancing one rank is an enormous leap for Spirit Hall!" Qian Daoliu steadied himself and said excitedly. "If Guang Ling can gain further insight and break through as well, we'll have two Peerless Douluo at once."
To Qian Daoliu, this was a tremendous cause for celebration.
"Of course, I have seen everything Jiang Qingyu has done."
"The date for inheriting the position of Holy Son has already been decided. It must be celebrated on a grand scale, and people from every force across the continent must be invited."
"We'll follow Big Brother's arrangements." Guang Ling Douluo and Qingluan Douluo released Qian Daoliu.
Both Enshrined had advanced by one rank. To Qian Daoliu, that truly was good news.
After all, for many years, there had been almost no news capable of stirring the Grand Enshrined's emotions.
Jiang Qingyu's arrival had made the previously dull Worship Hall lively.
It could be seen from the other Enshrined, aside from Qingluan and Guang Ling.
They were quite satisfied with Jiang Qingyu.
Qingluan had previously suggested bringing him back to Spirit Hall, but Guang Ling had rejected it every time for various reasons.
Elsewhere, within the Papal Palace, Qian Xunji sat upon the Pope's throne, covering his ears with a pained expression.
"Dong'er, stop talking. Your teacher can't take it anymore."
Qian Xunji truly could not endure Bibi Dong's complaints in front of him any longer.
Bibi Dong tearfully complained that she could not win Jiang Qingyu over and asked Qian Xunji to think of a solution.
What solution was he supposed to think of?
He was not even Jiang Qingyu's teacher. Jiang Qingyu had been brought back by Uncle Guang Ling and Uncle Qingluan.
Their seniority was much higher than his.
This disciple of his really thought he was omnipotent.
If it were really that easy, Spirit Hall would have unified the continent long ago, and he would have ascended to the God Realm ages ago.
Why would he still be sitting here?
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