Inside the Papal Palace, Qian Renfeng wore a purple-and-gold crown and papal robes, holding the Pope's Scepter. The hand gripping the scepter was sweating.
Today is the Papal Succession Ceremony. From today onward, I will be Spirit Hall's new Pope!
Qian Renfeng thought, But why am I so nervous? What's going on?!
Maybe it's excitement! Or maybe it's because I have to face people from every power on the continent! But after today, I will be the Pope of Spirit Hall!
"Your Holiness, all the guests have arrived. Shall we head out? The ceremony is about to begin." Two female Soul Masters entered the Papal Palace, knelt on one knee, and spoke respectfully.
Qian Renfeng glanced at them. Both were Soul Douluo experts. "Let's go!"
He took a deep breath. Led by the two female Soul Masters, he slowly left the Papal Palace, descended the Divine Mountain, and boarded the papal carriage.
At the foremost seats in Spirit City's Central Square, Qian Daoliu slowly rose and walked to the center, looking into the distance at a carriage approaching them.
Qian Renfeng stepped out of the carriage and swept his gaze around. People packed the square in a dense sea. "So... many people."
Under everyone's eyes, he walked to Qian Daoliu's side.
"Is this Spirit Hall's new Pope? He's truly young and accomplished, with such an imposing bearing!"
"Exactly! Spirit Hall is already terrifyingly powerful. Its future is even harder to imagine!"
The guests murmured among themselves in their seats.
"Xiao Feng..." Ah Yin looked at Qian Renfeng standing on the raised platform ahead and spoke through her sobs.
"Crying again!" Qian Xunji said helplessly. "Xiao Feng is just succeeding as Pope. What's there to cry about?!"
"I'm crying because my child has grown up! Because my child will have to