Shura God's Inheritor? Qian Daoliu Backed Down

However, since he had decided to reveal his identity as Shura God's Inheritor, there was no need to expose his past-life identity.

Otherwise, his old ties with the worshippers might make it inconvenient to use his status as Shura God's Inheritor to suppress them later.

With that thought settled, Su Qi decided to deal with the worshippers using his current identity.

Their secret audience with him clearly meant they intended to win him over.

And all he needed to do was accept their overture.

Just as Qian Renxue had said before, the Pope had never been Spirit Hall's highest ruler. The Consecration Hall was.

Therefore, siding with the Consecration Hall was undoubtedly the wisest choice.

As he stepped onto the highest stair, the young man in golden robes gestured toward the Consecration Hall building fifty meters away.

"Your Highness, I am not qualified to enter the Consecration Hall. You must enter alone."

Su Qi nodded faintly and walked forward by himself, heading straight into the depths of the Consecration Hall.

The hall was grand and vast, with seven towering golden pillars rising from the ground.

One stood along the central axis, with three on each side. Their imposing presence seemed to suppress all directions.

A meditation cushion sat atop each golden pillar, engraved with Spirit patterns of varying forms.

The seven worshippers sat cross-legged upon the cushions atop the seven pillars, their auras deep and steady, their pressure vast and mighty.

When Su Qi entered the center of the hall, all seven worshippers turned their gazes upon him.

Golden Crocodile Worshipper, clad in golden battle armor, furrowed his brow tightly and muttered in an aged voice, "How bizarre. This six-year-old really grew up in just over three months?"

"Uncle Jin, don't frighten him." A gentle voice rang out, carrying an innate air of holiness and majesty.

Upon the central golden pillar, a handsome young man with waist-length golden hair slowly rose to his feet.

He appeared to be only in his thirties, but he had actually lived for more than a hundred years. He was Spirit Hall's First Worshipper, the rank ninety-nine Peerless Douluo, Qian Daoliu.

Su Qi swept his gaze over Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile, and the other worshippers before cupping his hands. "Su Qi, Spirit Hall's newly appointed Holy Son, greets the honored worshippers."

"Child, dispense with the formalities. Release your Spirit." Qian Daoliu's voice seemed to arise from the depths of the soul, shaking the heart.

"Alright." Su Qi answered, releasing his Spirit and soul rings. Blood-red light tore through the air as the Asura Demon Sword appeared in his hand, while two soul rings, yellow and purple, spread beneath his feet.

In an instant, Asura Killing Aura imbued with divinity filled the entire hall, and all seven worshippers were almost simultaneously struck pale with shock.

Staring at the Asura Demon Sword, where blood-red light intertwined with divine patterns, Golden Crocodile Worshipper could not help but exclaim, "What domineering killing aura! As expected of a God-Grade Spirit!"

"First Worshipper, it seems this Asura Demon Sword truly is the divine artifact of some Deity!"

As the guide to the Angel God Inheritance, Qian Daoliu had learned certain secrets of the God Realm from the Angel God.

This Asura Demon Sword, overflowing with killing aura, had to be the divine artifact of the God of Slaughter!

And there were two Gods of Slaughter in the God Realm: the Rakshasa God and the Shura God.

The Rakshasa God's killing aura was filled with evil energy, standing opposed to the Angel God's holy aura.

The Shura God's killing aura, however, was both righteous and wicked, representing judgment!

Combined with the name Asura Demon Sword, it was surely the Shura God's divine artifact.

If this child named Su Qi had truly received a Deity's protection, then the Divine Trial he would undergo in the future would certainly be the Shura God's Trial!

According to the great Angel God, the Shura God was one of the five supreme beings of the God Realm and one of its three great law-enforcement gods. Whether in divine office or strength, he far surpassed the Angel God.

At this thought, Qian Daoliu's gaze toward Su Qi could not help but change.

The child standing before him actually possessed an inheritance greater than that of the Angel God.

He did not know whether he should maintain the attitude of a superior expert while speaking to him or show him proper respect.

If he carelessly offended the Shura God, then his ancestor, the Angel God, would suffer in the God Realm!

After weighing the matter for a moment, Qian Daoliu decided to speak naturally. He said calmly, "Alright, child. Withdraw your Spirit."

Su Qi did as instructed, drawing the Asura Demon Sword and his soul rings back into his body. The Asura Killing Aura that had filled the hall instantly vanished, and the worshippers' expressions improved.

After confirming that Su Qi was Shura God's Inheritor, Golden Crocodile Worshipper and the other worshippers feared saying something wrong and did not dare speak.

Only Qian Daoliu stood with his hands clasped behind his back, displaying the bearing of a peerless expert.

Yet his voice was gentle, without the slightest hint of threat, as he said evenly, "Child, the young man who guided you here should have introduced the seven Spirit Hall worshippers to you. Do you know what Spirit Hall's duty is?"

"This junior would like to hear the details." Su Qi pretended not to know.

Qian Daoliu's voice turned solemn and grave as he said, "Spirit Hall was originally a sacred organization left in the mortal world by the Angel God. Its purpose was to punish evil, suppress fallen soul masters, and maintain order and stability in the soul master world."

"Our Qian Clan's Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul is the inheritance the Angel God left in the mortal world. Spirit Hall's Popes were also meant to be held by direct descendants of the Qian Clan."

"However, these years have been a special period. My son, Qian Xunji, died prematurely, while my granddaughter Qian Renxue is still too young to shoulder the Pope's heavy responsibilities."

"Left with no other choice, I elevated my daughter-in-law Bibi Dong as the new Pope. Once my granddaughter grows up, we will try to reclaim the papal throne."

When his words fell, the hall became utterly silent.

Qian Daoliu's gaze was gentle, but it concealed a test. Just as he was about to ask Su Qi about his stance—

Su Qi instead feigned sudden realization. "So that is how it is. The current Pope is merely governing in an acting capacity, while Young Mistress Qian Renxue is Spirit Hall's rightful heir."

"First Worshipper, rest assured. Although I am only six years old, a Deity's blessing has elevated my mind, so I understand the advantages and disadvantages involved."

"Bibi Dong is currently the Pope, so I will naturally fulfill my duty and obey her commands. When Young Mistress returns one day, I will naturally follow the rightful line."

Upon hearing the phrase "a Deity's blessing has elevated my mind," Qian Daoliu and the other worshippers exchanged glances, each seeing the dawning realization on the others' faces.

No wonder a six-year-old child possessed such insight.

But for his mind to so greatly surpass those of his peers at such a young age, who could say he would not develop rebellious ambitions in the future?

Realizing this, Qian Daoliu tested him. "Bibi Dong is now the Pope in every sense of the word. Child, you should indeed follow Bibi Dong for the time being."

"However, you are now Spirit Hall's Holy Son. In the future, you may have the chance to become a Pope from outside the Qian Clan, just like Bibi Dong. Are you truly willing to give up that opportunity?"

Seeing Qian Daoliu begin to test him, Su Qi reminded him, "First Worshipper, forgive my bluntness, but I am Shura God's Inheritor. If I receive the true inheritance in the future, I will surely become a supreme being of the God Realm. Would I still care about the mere position of Pope?"

Qian Daoliu's heart trembled at his words. Only then did he realize that he had just used the position of Pope in the lower realm to test a future supreme law enforcer of the God Realm!

How petty and shortsighted that had been!

Even if his granddaughter Qian Renxue achieved Angel Godhood in the future, her status in the God Realm would still be far beneath that of the Shura God.

When they met in the God Realm someday, it would instead be his granddaughter Qian Renxue who needed the protection of the Shura God's Inheritor before him!

Having understood this, Qian Daoliu suppressed his inner embarrassment and laughed freely. "That is true. I did not think it through."

"Child, Spirit Hall has never rejected Popes from outside the Qian Clan. As long as one can lead Spirit Hall to glory and fulfill its duty of punishing evil, what does it matter who becomes Pope?"

"Since you already understand the relationship between Spirit Hall, the Qian Clan, and the Angel God, I need not worry so much."

"One day, I will summon my granddaughter back from her mission outside so that she may meet you."