Bibi Dong Snaps, Your Spine Is Even Stiffer Than Gangzi's!

In theory, when a Twin Martial Souls wielder switched Martial Souls, they had to first completely withdraw the first Martial Soul before releasing the second. There would inevitably be a pause in between.

Yet Ye Han switched freely between his two Martial Souls, as smoothly as flowing clouds and running water, without the slightest gap.

At this level, he was almost as effortless as Bibi Dong when she switched between the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor.

Bibi Dong could freely switch between her two Martial Souls because they shared the same origin; both were spider-type Martial Souls.

She guessed that perhaps it was because Ye Han's Coiling Dragon Staff and Sky-Piercing Spear were inherently similar.

Spears and staffs shared the same origin, which was why he could switch so smoothly.

If it were Tang San's Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer, it should have been impossible to achieve such seamless transitions.

At that thought, the anger in Bibi Dong's heart intensified further.

This Ye Han was far from simple.

His Coiling Dragon Staff seemed even stronger than those of the two Worship Hall offerings!

Bibi Dong's pressure continued to rise.

Without her noticing, it had already reached level eighty!

Heh~~

Woman, you're playing with fire!

Do you really want to make this a big deal?

Then I'll grant your wish!

Ye Han gripped the Coiling Dragon Staff with both hands as Soul Power surged within him.

The golden dragon phantom suddenly expanded, blazing with brilliant light as it let out a clear dragon roar!

The roar echoed through the vast Papal Hall, shaking the air within until it twisted violently.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei were both startled.

If they had not seen it with their own eyes, they never would have believed it.

A five-ring Soul King was actually withstanding the pressure of level eighty Soul Power—and even daring to resist?

Even Gui Mei felt a trace of dread at the power radiating from the dragon phantom.

That was because Gui Mei's darkness attribute was also suppressed by the Break Evil Dragon.

Yue Guan felt anxious and conflicted.

Ye Han was far too stubborn. He was still forcing himself to hold on.

If the Pope lost control, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Such a huge disturbance would certainly draw the attention of those Worship Hall offerings.

"Your Holiness the Pope!"

Yue Guan hurried forward, dropped to one knee, and bowed as he interrupted Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong suddenly came back to her senses.

Only then did she realize that she had lost her composure.

The dignified Pope had actually been pushed to the breaking point by a sixteen-year-old boy.

She had truly become enraged at this five-ring Soul King and raised her pressure to level eighty.

If she truly harmed Ye Han, it would be difficult to answer to the Worship Hall.

Bibi Dong took a deep breath and withdrew her Soul Power.

The Heaven-Covering Earth-Blanketing pressure receded like the tide.

The instant she withdrew her Soul Power, Bibi Dong suddenly sensed a powerful aura lingering outside the hall.

She knew that one of those old fellows from the Worship Hall had arrived. It might be Demon Subduing Douluo.

Fortunately, she had already withdrawn her Soul Power. Otherwise, that old fellow might really have charged in.

Ye Han remained where he was, holding the Coiling Dragon Staff as the golden dragon phantom gradually faded away.

From beginning to end, his legs had never bent.

Bibi Dong looked at the young man with a complicated expression.

This boy truly had backbone, even sturdier than Yu Xiaogang's had been back then.

Yu Xiaogang had some integrity, but he did not possess Ye Han's strength and was far less capable of enduring pressure.

"Ye Han, at such a young age, you are truly remarkable. With a genius like you, the championship of this Soul Master Tournament will surely be Spirit Hall's for the taking."

Ye Han put away the Coiling Dragon Staff and clasped his hands slightly.

"I will naturally do my utmost to defend Spirit Hall's glory."

Bibi Dong said no more and waved her hand.

"Leave."

"Yes."

Yue Guan and Gui Mei bowed, then led Ye Han out of the Papal Hall.

As the hall doors slowly closed, the empty Papal Hall once again sank into deathly silence.

Bibi Dong sat alone upon the Papal Chair, staring deeply in the direction Ye Han had departed, unable to calm the turmoil in her heart.

"A five-ring Soul King, withstanding the pressure of level eighty Soul Power..."

"His Coiling Dragon Staff can actually restrain my evil power..."

"He belongs to Qian Daoliu. If he is allowed to grow, he will become a grave threat!"

A cold killing intent flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes.

"I need to find a way to get rid of him..."

"But for now, securing the Soul Master Tournament championship comes first."

Bibi Dong closed her eyes, and the image of someone appeared in her mind.

Yu Xiaogang.

The man she both loved and hated.

This time, Yu Xiaogang would bring Tang San, who also possessed Twin Martial Souls, to the Soul Master Tournament.

The Spirit Hall Team was already in a league of its own. With the unfathomably powerful genius Ye Han holding the fort as well, the Shrek Team led by Yu Xiaogang had almost no hope of winning the championship.

"Xiaogang, if you can lead your team into the final three, then I will be able to see you again."

"When that time comes, even if you lose to the Spirit Hall Team, it will be enough to prove yourself."

Ye Han followed behind Yue Guan and Gui Mei as they exited the Papal Hall.

Only then did the two elders breathe a sigh of relief.

"Ye Han, you're insane!"

Yue Guan shook his head. Recalling what had just happened in the hall, he still felt lingering fear.

"Although you're a peerless genius seen once in a century and have several offerings protecting you, she is the Pope, after all! Even if you knelt before her, it would be nothing. You didn't listen to a single word of what I told you before. You nearly scared me to death just now."

Ye Han smiled.

"Thank you, Elder Ju, for speaking up to defuse the situation. But I have my reasons for not kneeling to her."

"What reason?"

Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged a glance, both puzzled.

Ye Han did not answer. Instead, he directly took out the Elder Token Qian Daoliu had given him from the Seven-Star Dragon-Pattern Belt.

The two were stunned when they saw it.

They naturally knew the significance of this token. There were only seven in total, all personally bestowed by Qian Daoliu, the Grand Offering.

With this token in hand, one answered only to the Grand Offering.

"This... was given to you by the Grand Offering?"

"Yes."

Ye Han offered no further explanation and put away the token.

Just then, a broad figure walked toward them.

It was Demon Subduing Douluo.

Seeing him, Yue Guan and Gui Mei hurriedly bowed.

"Greetings, Seventh Offering."

"No need for formalities."

Demon Subduing Douluo glanced at the Papal Hall, then looked at Ye Han, a trace of displeasure flashing through his eyes.

"Xiaohan, what happened just now? Are you all right?"

"I'm fine. She only wanted to test my strength."

Yue Guan smiled.

"Seventh Offering, since you're here, we'll leave Xiaohan to you."

Demon Subduing Douluo nodded.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei were about to leave when Ye Han suddenly called out to them.

"Elder Ju, please wait!"

"What is it?"

"I know you love flowers. There is a place that may interest you, where many rare and exotic plants grow."

Yue Guan paused slightly.

"What place are you talking about?"

"There is a valley in Sunset Forest. At its bottom lies a pool where extreme cold and extreme heat coexist in the same spring, yet remain distinctly separate. Many strange flowers and rare herbs grow around it, but someone has already beaten us there. Quite a few plants have been picked already, though there may still be some left."

Upon hearing this, Yue Guan was both shocked and delighted.

"Extreme cold and extreme heat coexisting... Could it be the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? If it truly is, there may be Immortal Herbs..."

At the thought that Immortal Herbs might exist there, Yue Guan wished he could rush over immediately.

However, with the Soul Master Tournament approaching, he could not leave at will.

Seeing Yue Guan's eager yet hesitant expression, Ye Han said to Demon Subduing Douluo, "Grandpa Jiang Mo, why don't we accompany Elder Ju there? There are still two months before the Soul Master Tournament finals. We have plenty of time."

"Sure. We can also stop by Heaven Dou City to see whether that coward Tang Hao has returned. And I'll go see my friend too. I left in such a hurry last time that I did not even get the chance to greet her."

Gui Mei patted Yue Guan on the shoulder.

"If you want to go, then go. I've got things covered here. Go quickly and return quickly."