"Innate Level-Twenty Full Soul Power?"
A worshipper whose robes bore Azure Luan patterns cried out, "Since ancient times, only the direct descendants of the Angel Lineage could awaken such talent!"
"Could this Asura Demon Sword truly be a God-Grade Spirit?"
The worshipper opposite him chuckled mockingly. "Asura Demon Sword? That martial soul's name sounds steeped in slaughter and evil. Even if it is a Deity-inheritance martial soul, it certainly does not belong to a righteous Deity."
"Don't you find it strange? While the martial souls of rural commoners can mutate, Spirit Hall has never recorded a mutation that directly reached god-grade!" another worshipper said in a rough voice.
As the worshippers spoke over one another, Golden Crocodile Worshipper looked toward the blond man and asked, "Grand Worshipper, what do you think?"
The blond man was none other than the Grand Worshipper, Qian Daoliu, a Rank Ninety-Nine Peerless Douluo.
Although he lived in seclusion, he was still Spirit Hall's Adjudication Elder. Whenever something that threatened Spirit Hall appeared, he would intervene and eliminate it.
Now that a child with Innate Level-Twenty Full Soul Power had emerged, and was even a member of Spirit Hall, there was naturally no need to eliminate him.
It was simply a terrible waste to leave such a prodigy under Bibi Dong's tutelage!
"Grand Worshipper, I heard that old hag Bibi Dong has already made an exception and appointed Su Qi as the Holy Son!"
"Back then, Ye Fan was promoted by Ji'er, which was why he remained wholeheartedly loyal to Worship Hall."
"Bibi Dong values Su Qi so greatly now. She clearly wants to forge him into a sharp blade, one she can use to keep you in check and oppose the Angel Lineage in the future!"
"Uncle Jin is right." Qian Daoliu slowly opened his eyes, holy golden light flowing through them as he said coldly, "Therefore, we must find a suitable opportunity to let the child called Su Qi come into contact with Worship Hall."
"Or secretly assign him to Xiao Xue's side."
"What Worship Hall fears is nothing more than this child aiding Bibi Dong, leaving Xiao Xue unable to contend with them."
"But if we can transfer him under Xiao Xue's command and have him assist her, then we need not fear Bibi Dong seizing power!"
At this, Golden Crocodile Worshipper and the other worshippers all nodded in deep agreement.
"Still, I am curious. Why does this child named Su Qi possess Innate Level-Twenty Full Soul Power? A God-Grade Spirit alone is not enough; he would also need a Deity's blessing."
As he spoke, a pleasantly surprised smile appeared at the corner of Qian Daoliu's mouth. "I must meet him someday."
"If my guess is correct, this child has likely already begun a certain Deity's trial."
"If Xiao Xue gains his assistance, then when two Deity inheritors join forces in the future, why would Spirit Hall's great cause not flourish?"
"A dual-Deity inheritance?" The shock in Golden Crocodile Worshipper's eyes steadily deepened. "Heavens, Spirit Hall's fortune has become so prosperous. Could it be that the great Angel God has revealed herself?"
That afternoon, the sun shone brightly.
Within Papal Palace, in the underground library.
Countless ancient books stood in rows, and the scent of ink filled the air.
Su Qi stood alone before a bookshelf, reading through a large number of ancient soul beast texts.
The Asura Demon Sword Martial Soul was incomparably domineering. If he chose even one wrong Soul Ring, everything would be ruined in the later stages, and he would ultimately be abandoned by Shura God like Tang Chen.
Therefore, he had to proceed with the utmost caution.
Even though he had accumulated extensive knowledge of soul beasts in the Spirit Hall Library in his previous life, Su Qi still felt that he needed to compare it against the ancient texts to ensure the soul beast information was accurate.
Only then could he attach the most suitable first and second Soul Rings to the Asura Demon Sword Martial Soul.
The content of the Asura First Trial bestowed by Shura God was currently this: break through to the Rank Forty bottleneck within one year, ensure that every Soul Ring came from a top-tier soul beast, and absorb Soul Rings beyond his level twice.
Only by meeting all three conditions could he complete the Asura First Trial and receive its reward.
"Fortunately, the Spirit Hall Library has a deep foundation. It even contains records of soul beasts with Evil God Bloodlines like the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, so finding information on mere top-tier soul beasts here will not be difficult."
"Thunderclap Hellvine possesses the Thunder God's bloodline. The Ice Scorpion King possesses the Ice God's bloodline. This Ice Scorpion King should be the Ice Jade Scorpion Clan from the second era."
"If I specifically absorb Soul Rings from soul beasts with Deity bloodlines, could I complete the Asura First Trial beyond expectations and obtain extra rewards?"
As he pondered, Su Qi continued carefully reading the ancient soul beast texts.
Just then, soft footsteps sounded.
A beautiful woman with a seductive face and graceful figure entered the library. Her faint exotic fragrance mingled with the scent of ink, unexpectedly refreshing and delightful.
She was Bibi Dong's personal disciple, Hu Liena.
With light steps, Hu Liena searched through the bookshelves, a troubled expression on her face.
She was looking for a book about domain abilities.
Ever since learning that both Su Qi and her teacher possessed domains, Hu Liena had subconsciously assumed that domain abilities were standard equipment for the strong.
If she wanted to become an expert like her teacher, she had to obtain a domain ability!
"What book are you looking for?" Su Qi asked as he looked at Hu Liena.
Hu Liena froze on the spot. She had been so focused on finding a book that she had not noticed the child standing before the bookshelf reading was the Holy Son Spirit Hall had just appointed.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Holy Son." Hu Liena took the initiative to greet him and answered truthfully, "I want to learn more about domains."
"Domains? Knowledge like that is usually collected among books about soul masters. You can look among the bookshelves on the left side of the second floor. If I remember correctly, there should be one there."
After hearing Su Qi's reminder, Hu Liena studied him for a while, her eyes full of surprise.
This Holy Son had moved into Papal Palace only yesterday, and today was his first time entering the library.
How could he be even more familiar with the placement of the books than she was?
Surely he had not read every book in the entire library in less than a day?
Facing Hu Liena's astonished gaze, Su Qi smiled faintly. "I happened to glance at that book when I passed by earlier."
Hu Liena did not think too much about it and suppressed her doubts.
She turned to head to the second floor for the book, but then paused. Suddenly turning back to Su Qi, she asked curiously, "By the way, Your Highness the Holy Son, have you decided which soul beast you want to obtain your first Soul Ring from?"
Su Qi nodded. "I have."
"Then why are you still reading? Shouldn't you ask Ghost Elder to take you and obtain your Soul Ring as soon as possible?" Hu Liena reminded him.
Su Qi replied in a childlike tone, "Not yet. I have Innate Level-Twenty Full Soul Power. After absorbing my first Soul Ring, I can directly obtain my second Soul Ring. So, I need to select two soul beasts at the same time."
After hearing this, a trace of envy appeared in Hu Liena's eyes.
He could absorb two Soul Rings in succession and break through to a Two-Ring Great Soul Master at the age of six.
With such cultivation talent, she would likely be left far behind in the future.
After a moment of silence, Hu Liena finally adjusted her mindset and smiled. "Your Highness the Holy Son, your talent is unmatched throughout the ages. You must work hard in the future and never neglect cultivation because of playfulness. Then let me congratulate you in advance on advancing to Two-Ring Great Soul Master."
Su Qi smiled as well. "All right, thank you, Senior Sister."
After their brief exchange, Hu Liena turned and headed to the second floor to browse through ancient soul master texts.
Su Qi remained before the bookshelf, continuing to focus on selecting information about top-tier soul beasts.
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