Qian Jun Reaches Level Ninety-Seven, Gangzi Humiliates Himself!

Ye Han and Demon Subduing Douluo returned to the Consecration Hall without a sound.

Aside from the few consecration elders, they alerted no one.

At this moment, within the Consecration Hall,

Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile Douluo, and the other consecration elders were all staring at the Sky-Piercing Spear in Ye Han's hand, their eyes filled with astonishment.

The silver spear was long and slender, its material as lustrous as jade, with faint streams of light flowing within it.

The spearhead occupied nearly a third of the entire weapon. Its edges were as thin as cicada wings, its sharpness restrained.

Near the middle of the shaft, the two ancient seal-script characters for "Sky-Piercing" blended seamlessly into the spear, as though they had been inscribed upon it from the moment of its birth.

"What a Sky-Piercing Spear! I have lived for over a hundred years, yet I have never seen—or even heard of—a Martial Soul like this."

Golden Crocodile Douluo could not help but sigh.

Qianjun Douluo added,

"The quality of this Sky-Piercing Spear is no worse than the Coiling Dragon Staffs of Demon Subduing and me."

The consecration elders had all heard about Ye Han's outstanding performance at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

Ye Han had fought two opponents alone and, without even releasing his soul rings, defeated both the number one beast Martial Soul in the world, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and the number one weapon Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer.

Afterward, he had even provoked Tang Hao into personally seeking revenge.

Light Feather Douluo looked at Qian Daoliu and asked,

"Big Brother, the Clear Sky Sect broke its promise. They declared themselves sealed off, yet one of their disciples has appeared, and he even possesses Twin Martial Souls. This is bound to cause quite a stir in the Soul Master world. Are we simply going to stand by and do nothing?"

Qian Daoliu was silent for a moment before speaking.

"Tang Hao was expelled from the Clear Sky Sect long ago. That child possesses both Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer as Twin Martial Souls, so he clearly inherited Tang Hao's Martial Soul and that Blue Silver Emperor's Martial Soul. He can hardly be considered a member of the Clear Sky Sect. Since they have already fled in defeat, they will likely hide themselves away. There is no need to waste time looking for them."

The others exchanged looks and said no more.

Qian Daoliu turned to Ye Han with a smile.

"Xiaohan, you and Demon Subduing joined forces to eliminate the Wolf Bandits, allowing the people along the border between the two great empires to stop living in fear. The common people are also deeply grateful to Spirit Hall for what we did. You have only been with Spirit Hall for a few months, yet you have already rendered considerable merit. Your grandfathers and I are all very pleased."

"Grandpa Qian, you praise me too highly. Since I am a member of Spirit Hall, I should defend Spirit Hall's honor and do what I can to protect the common people."

"Very well said. The greater one's ability, the greater one's responsibility. I hope that even as you grow stronger, you will not forget your original intentions."

"I won't."

The consecration elders looked at Ye Han, their eyes full of anticipation.

This extraordinary young man might one day stand alongside Qian Renxue and uphold Spirit Hall's future.

Ye Han and Demon Subduing Douluo went to Qianjun Douluo's room.

The two told Qianjun Douluo about how they had killed the Blue Silver King in the Blue Silver Forest and obtained a soul bone and the Life Pill Pearl.

Ye Han took the Life Pill Pearl from the Seven-Star Dragon-Pattern Belt at his waist and held it out before Qianjun Douluo.

"Grandpa Qianjun, this is the life essence condensed from that old monster's cultivation before its death. If you refine and absorb it directly, the immense life energy within it may help you break through your bottleneck."

Qianjun Douluo looked at the blue pearl, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.

He knew that after Demon Subduing Douluo absorbed the Bloodthirsty Berserk soul bone obtained from the Wolf Bandit leader, his vitality had become more abundant. Later, both his soul power bottleneck and the first form of the Unyielding Staff Technique had broken through.

This Life Pill Pearl might truly become his opportunity to break through his bottleneck.

"Xiaohan, thank you."

"Why be so polite with me? Refine and absorb it now."

Qianjun Douluo nodded and said no more.

He accepted the blue pearl, then sat cross-legged and placed it between his palms, entering a cultivation state...

The night grew deeper.

Two hours later.

Qianjun Douluo awoke.

He had already refined the Life Pill Pearl, absorbing all of its immense life energy into his body.

"Big Brother, you're awake... Huh?"

Demon Subduing Douluo scrutinized Qianjun Douluo closely, finding it unbelievable.

"You suddenly look much younger! Even your skin has become smoother—you look younger than me, your little brother! Hahaha~~~"

Ye Han also examined Qianjun Douluo.

Qianjun Douluo truly did look much younger, and his complexion was better as well.

"Grandpa Qianjun, how do you feel?"

"Just as you said, the immense energy contained within this pearl has indeed helped my soul power break through. I have been stuck at level ninety-six for years, yet I can now faintly sense signs of a breakthrough."

"That's wonderful! Perhaps it won't be long before you break through."

Qianjun Douluo looked at his hands, finding it incredible as well.

As the immense life energy merged into him, the blood and vitality within his body became more active. It felt as if he had suddenly grown much younger.

"Big Brother, tomorrow we'll go hunt soul beasts with Xiaohan. Maybe if you fight that hundred-thousand-year soul beast, you'll break through, hahaha~~"

"Good. Xiaohan, stay here and rest tonight. We'll leave early tomorrow morning."

Early the next morning, the three left the Consecration Hall and headed for the Star Dou Great Forest.

Ye Han had returned this time for only one night.

Other than the consecration elders, no one knew.

Yu Xiaogang came to Spirit City alone.

Holding the Elder Token, he made his way unimpeded to the Papal Hall.

Within the vast, empty hall, only Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang were present.

Bibi Dong sat upright upon the lofty papal throne, her expression blank.

Yu Xiaogang stood in the hall, his figure forlorn.

After so many years, seeing her former lover again stirred Bibi Dong's heart.

But she was now the lofty Pope, so she could only pretend to be calm and indifferent.

"Yu Xiaogang, why have you come?"

Yu Xiaogang raised his head to look at Bibi Dong, his gaze complicated.

So many years had passed, yet Bibi Dong was still as youthful as ever, her bearing exceptional.

Having ascended to the position of Pope, she appeared even more dignified and noble.

Though she no longer possessed the same innocence she had in her youth, her entire being radiated a different kind of charm.

Facing his former lover, Yu Xiaogang had a thousand words in his heart, yet for a moment, he did not know where to begin.

"Speak. What exactly is it?"

Bibi Dong's icy voice snapped Yu Xiaogang out of his daze.

He hurriedly said,

"Bibi Dong, it has been many years, yet you are still as young as you were back then."

"Is that so? But you are no longer as spirited as you once were. You have aged quite a bit."

"I have indeed grown old. Bibi Dong, are you... well?"

Yu Xiaogang was extremely cautious, his tone filled with flattery.

Seeing Yu Xiaogang so humble, a smug smile curved Bibi Dong's lips.

Yu Xiaogang, aren't you simply humiliating yourself?

"Thanks to you, Yu Xiaogang, I, Bibi Dong, am now the Pope of Spirit Hall, revered by countless people. What could possibly be wrong with that? As for you, you are so timid and submissive. Where has your former backbone gone?"

Listening to Bibi Dong's mocking words, Yu Xiaogang felt as though his heart were being cut by blades.

Back then, they had loved each other so deeply, only to part on bad terms in the end.

Yu Xiaogang had always believed that Bibi Dong had abandoned him because she despised his incompetence.

Later, while traveling abroad, he met Liu Erlong and gradually came to terms with this relationship.

After so many years, seeing Bibi Dong again, he could sense the hatred in her eyes.

He did not know what he had done wrong.

Clearly, he, Yu Xiaogang, was the one who had been hurt!

But he had come to ask Bibi Dong for help this time, so he had to be more humble.

"Bibi Dong, I have come this time to ask for your help. Can we talk properly?"

"Talk properly? Yu Xiaogang, please know your place. I am no longer that foolish girl from back then. You should address me as 'Your Holiness the Pope' now."

"Yes... Your Holiness the Pope."

Yu Xiaogang lowered his head and bowed, as humble as a dog.

For Tang San to participate smoothly in the Soul Master Tournament, to display his own talent and prove that he was not worthless, he was willing to lower himself—even if it meant kneeling and begging Bibi Dong.