The bustling streets of Spirit City are now filled with Soul Master, and a magnificent platform has been built in the Pope's Palace.
On the high platform, three level positions were set up. On both sides below the platform, nearly twenty Titled Douluo stood in neat rows.
Pope's Palace, Qian Renxue, dressed in pale gold Pontiff's Attire, sat before a mirror. Jun Xuehan, in papal attire, stood behind Qian Renxue, tidying her loose hair.
"Wow, Mom, you're so beautiful!" Yue Yi exclaimed as she sat in the chair and looked at Qian Renxue.
"When have I, your mother, not been beautiful?" Qian Renxue turned to look at Yue Yi, a doting smile appearing on her exquisite face.
"It's different. Mom, you're usually pretty, but you don't have that indescribable, inexplicable charm. But now, Mom has an intangible charm." Yue Yi pointed to her chin and said very seriously.
"Just like Dad, he's usually very easygoing, but when he puts on this outfit, he exudes an ethereal, otherworldly aura." Yue Yi pointed at Jun Xuehan, nodding as she spoke.
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue glanced at Jun Xuehan and couldn't help but giggle, saying, "Little Yue Yi, your father wasn't like this when he was little."
Yue Yi's eyes lit up instantly, and she asked, "Mom, what was Dad like when he was little? Was he as amazing as Yue Yi is now?"
Qian Renxue blinked a few times and said, "When your father was young, he was much stronger than you. Before he Awakening Martial Soul, he could fight off hungry wolves. After his Martial Soul Awakening, he only lost to one person among the younger generation."
A faint smile played on Qian Renxue's lips, and her eyes shone with happiness.
"I've only ever lost to one person, Mom. Who was that person?" Yue Yi's eyes blinked, full of curiosity.
"That person is me," Qian Renxue said with a faint smile, pointing to herself.
"Oh~" Yue Yi nodded as if she understood, her gaze quietly fixed on Jun Xuehan and Qian Renxue.
"It's almost time, we should head out. Today is the day you ascend to the throne as Pope." Jun Xuehan smiled gently, stroking Qian Renxue's hair.
"Hehe, Daddy, Mommy is becoming Pope today. Is there anything good to eat? Yue Yi didn't eat much this morning and is a little hungry now." Yue Yi got off her seat and skipped over to Jun Xuehan.
"What are you thinking about? Today is the day of the coronation, just a formality. There's nothing good to eat there." Jun Xuehan smiled and gently tapped Yue Yi on the head.
"There was so much delicious food at Dad and Mom's wedding last time, why isn't there any today?" Yue Yi pouted and touched her stomach.
"Who told you not to eat properly this morning? You must be hungry now. There are some pastries on the table. Yue Yi, have some to tide you over. If you want anything to eat later, I'll have the maids in the Pope's Palace make it for you, or your Sister Nana or aunt will take you to Spirit City to eat." Jun Xuehan placed the pastries in front of Yue Yi and said softly.
"Meat, Yue Yi wants to eat meat." Yue Yi said, picking up a piece of pastry and putting it in her mouth to chew.
"Okay, go find a maid to make it for you. We need to leave now." With that, Jun Xuehan and Qian Renxue walked out of the Pope's Palace.
Yue Yi, carrying the pastries, walked towards the back hall.
Jun Xuehan and Qian Renxue walked out of the Pope's Palace and headed straight for the high platform. Bibi Dong was already standing on the platform, waiting for their arrival.
The two had just stepped onto the platform when Bibi Dong stepped forward and said loudly, "Today is a very important day. It is the day the new Pope ascends the throne, and it is also the day the Empress of the Spirit Hall Empire ascends the throne."
"And the new Pope of the Spirit Hall is the Saintess of the Worship Hall beside me: Qian Renxue. I wonder if the elders and worshippers have any opinions on this?"
Bibi Dong's gaze swept across the area below, and she asked a perfunctory question.
The elders and worshippers below exchanged glances and immediately replied, "Your His Holiness the Pope, we have no objection to the Saintess succeeding to the Pope."
Listening to their words, Bibi Dong nodded slightly and said with satisfaction, "Since no one objects, I hereby declare that from this moment on, Qian Renxue is the new His Holiness the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and will jointly govern the entire Spirit Hall with the Pope."
Bibi Dong's voice fell, a chorus of voices rose and fell below.
"Greetings, Your His Holiness the Pope!"
"Greetings, Your His Holiness the Pope!"
The sounds rose and fell, echoing continuously throughout the entire Spirit City.
Qian Renxue glanced down at the crowd, her eyes calm. She raised her head slightly and said softly, "Elders and honored guests, please rise. There is no need for such formalities."
His voice, though soft, carried an indescribable air of nobility and authority.
"Thank you, Your His Holiness the Pope." The elders and priests below slowly rose, but the commotion lingered for Jiujiu.
"Silence!" Bibi Dong shouted, her imposing gaze sweeping across the area below.
After the room quieted down, Bibi Dong spoke up, "Three months ago, the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe, abdicated the throne to me. I am now officially Ascend the Throne as the Empress of the Spirit Hall Empire."
"The entire army of the Spirit Hall Empire has been stationed in Jialing Pass to protect the borders of our Spirit Hall Empire. As for Spirit City, the capital of our Spirit Hall Empire, its current size is somewhat small. Therefore, starting today, we will begin to expand Spirit City and build a palace in the center of the Spirit City." Bibi Dong said loudly, and a loud cheer erupted from the crowd below.
Looking at the scene below, a smile involuntarily appeared on Qian Renxue's exquisite face. Just as she and Jun Xuehan sat down on the high platform, Jun Xuehan noticed that a Six-Winged Angel pattern was gradually appearing on Qian Renxue's fair forehead.
And on his arm, a Six-Winged Angel pattern appeared silently.
A noble and sacred voice rang out in their ears without warning.
"The Angel Nine Trials have begun. Successors and their companions are requested to proceed to the assessment location as soon as possible to undergo the trials."
Hearing the sudden sound, Jun Xuehan and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, a faint smile appearing in their eyes.
Below, Qian Daoliu looked kindly at Qian Renxue and Jun Xuehan, then slowly turned around and headed straight towards the Douluo Hall.