Qian Daoliu's Request

Teacher Gao Lan stood on the podium and continued:

"Therefore, I am going to conduct a two-year special training for you all. The location for this training will be the Soto Soul Fighting Arena!"

"The Soto Soul Fighting Arena?"

The students of Class One looked at each other, whispering in confusion.

Han Bing, however, was quite calm. The fastest way to improve one's strength was naturally through combat. Over these past few years, he had grown through battle almost every single day!

Aside from the academy, his master and several other elders would also act as his sparring partners.

That was why his strength had increased so rapidly.

Teacher Gao Lan continued:

"That's right, the Soto Soul Fighting Arena. My requirements for you are simple: reach the Gold Soul Fighting Badge. However, there are two conditions. First, Han Bing must participate as an auxiliary-type soul master and cannot use his second martial soul. Second, Hu Liena cannot use her charm ability, and Xie Yue cannot use his martial soul fusion skill."

"Furthermore, you must participate anonymously. Come up with codenames and wear masks! You have three days to rest, and then you will depart for Soto City immediately!"

Everyone nodded, looking forward to this special training with great anticipation.

This arrangement suited Han Bing perfectly; only this kind of training could provide the best practice for his use of Haki.

The group dispersed to rest for three days, taking the time to pack and adjust themselves.

Han Bing had grown quite a bit over these six years, standing at nearly one meter seventy.

Due to his daily training, his physique was well-defined, and his facial features had become sharper.

His eyes remained a deep azure, and his ice-blue hair was exceptionally striking.

At this moment, he returned to the Elder Hall.

A surge of intense cold emanated from within. Before leaving for the academy, he had crafted ten Ice Orbs for Guang Ling Douluo.

Guang Ling Douluo was currently cultivating using the Ice Orbs.

Inside the Elder Hall, the cold was biting, and massive fluctuations of soul power erupted from time to time, enough to make one tremble.

Not long after, a massive wave of soul pressure surged into the sky like a tidal wave.

The impact caused Han Bing's hair to fly back.

Han Bing widened his eyes, staring at the Elder Hall!

"What is happening?"

A loud, hearty laugh from Guang Ling Douluo echoed from within.

"I've broken through! The old man has finally broken through to level ninety-seven! Hahaha! This is wonderful!"

This surge of soul pressure naturally attracted the other elders, and they immediately began heading toward the Fifth Elder Hall.

"Disciple, what are you doing outside? Come in quickly!"

Han Bing pushed the door open and entered slowly.

At this point, the other elders had already arrived. Leading them were Qianjun and Jiangmo Douluo, who congratulated the Fifth Elder:

"Congratulations, congratulations, Fifth Elder, on breaking through to level ninety-seven!"

"Not at all, not at all, just a stroke of luck!"

The other elders also came to offer their congratulations. Even the Great Elder, Qian Daoliu, who rarely appeared, had descended upon the Fifth Elder Hall.

Seeing him, everyone quickly bowed respectfully!

"Great Elder!"

Qian Daoliu nodded, looked at Guang Ling Douluo, who had just broken through to level ninety-seven, and said slowly:

"Guang Ling, congratulations on reaching level ninety-seven. For us Title Douluo, every level gained after ninety-five brings a qualitative improvement. In my view, your ice attribute seems to have undergone a heaven-shaking transformation."

Han Bing stood respectfully to the side with the other elders.

Over the years, he had become familiar with the other elders, as they would come to find him whenever they had time.

Knowing that Guang Ling had taken in a peerless genius as a disciple, they were all curious.

They had often sparred with Han Bing in the past.

However, the Great Elder, Qian Daoliu, had rarely appeared. For the past six years, Han Bing had only heard of him but had never met him.

Today was the first time.

Qian Daoliu, however, was different. As the highest authority in Spirit Hall, he observed everything within the organization.

He had noticed Han Bing long ago.

The boy was gifted, but there was no need for him to intervene personally; having the other elders guide him was sufficient.

Hearing Qian Daoliu's praise, Guang Ling Douluo quickly said:

"Great Elder, all of this is thanks to my disciple, Han Bing. I wouldn't have been able to break through to level ninety-seven so quickly without him!"

Guang Ling Douluo beckoned Han Bing over and urged him:

"Disciple, come quickly and pay your respects to the Great Elder!"

Han Bing quickly bowed and said:

"Han Bing pays his respects to the Great Elder!"

Qian Daoliu nodded, looked Han Bing up and down, and then sat on the high seat.

The elders understood that the Great Elder rarely emerged; if he had come out now, he must have something important to say.

They waited on both sides, listening for Qian Daoliu to speak.

Qian Daoliu examined Han Bing carefully before saying slowly:

"Guang Ling, this disciple of yours is indeed excellent!"

"Spirit Hall is currently managed by Bibi Dong, but she is prone to letting emotions dictate her actions. I worry about the future of Spirit Hall, so we must do our utmost to cultivate this young Han Bing, who possesses such talent."

"Han Bing, are you willing to serve Spirit Hall for the rest of your life?"

Han Bing nodded, his eyes showing not a hint of hesitation!

"Of course I am."

Seeing no signs of insincerity in his eyes, Qian Daoliu continued:

"In that case, Spirit Hall will cultivate you with all its resources to be the next Pope!"

Han Bing looked up slightly, his eyes filled with surprise. Bibi Dong was currently in office; would this lead to retaliation from her?

But Qian Daoliu's next words put Han Bing at ease.

"But now is not the time. I owe Bibi Dong, and I have repaid that debt over these years. However, she is too prone to letting emotions cloud her judgment, and I fear Spirit Hall will be destroyed by her hands. Therefore, all of you elders must secretly assist Han Bing."

"When the time is ripe, we shall have Bibi Dong step down!"

The elders immediately bowed and agreed!

"Yes, Great Elder!"

Qian Daoliu continued:

"Han Bing, I see that you are meticulous. I can rest easy handing Spirit Hall over to you in the future. Regardless of how you lead Spirit Hall, all the elders and the elders of Spirit Hall will follow your arrangements."

"There is one more thing I would like to entrust to you!"

Han Bing first thanked him sincerely: "Thank you, Great Elder! What is it? Han Bing will certainly do his best to complete it."

Qian Daoliu looked into the distance, his gaze far-reaching, and spoke slowly:

"My granddaughter, Qian Renxue, is also a genius of this generation, no different from you, with innate level twenty soul power. But because Bibi Dong hates us, she sent her to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire, wasting all these years."

"I have guarded the Angel Inheritance for generations. I hope you can help her. She has been undercover since she was a child, and she has suffered much. But with your talent, your future is immeasurable—even becoming a god is highly possible. Therefore, I want to entrust Qian Renxue to you!"

"Of course, I will not force you. You can start by being friends, teammates, or comrades in the same camp."

"If it is possible, I would like to see my granddaughter, Qian Renxue, have a good place to belong before I pass away!"

Han Bing was stunned on the spot. What did this mean?

Was he trying to betroth Qian Renxue to him?

Before he could react, the Great Elder continued:

"Therefore, I want to betroth Qian Renxue to you. Of course, it is not mandatory. If you are willing, that would be best; if you are not, I will not force you!"

Han Bing was dazed. He hadn't expected Qian Daoliu to come here for this reason.

But looking at his worried expression, he realized that he would eventually have to sacrifice himself to help Qian Renxue become a god, so this must be his final move!