Master and Disciple Reunited, Qian Daoliu Praised Lin Tian!

Lin Tian sat cross-legged in front of her.

"Absorb the Whale Glue first."

Hu Liena picked up a piece of Whale Glue and placed it in her mouth.

The dense energy quickly spread through her body.

Lin Tian raised his hand, and Azure Divine Light descended behind her shoulder.

Hu Liena closed her eyes and circulated her soul power according to the method Lin Tian had taught her.

The cultivation room fell quiet once more.

Soul power at level fifty-six and level fifty-two slowly converged within the Azure Divine Light.

Several days later.

Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.

The final match came to an end.

The seven members of Martial Soul Hall Academy stood in the center of the spirit arena platform.

Every member of Thunderclap Academy on the opposite side had lost the ability to fight.

Yu Tianxin dropped to one knee as his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul slowly dissipated.

His right arm hung at his side, and barely any soul power remained in his body.

Lin Tian stood before him.

Five black Soul Rings circled his body.

The Nine Nether Beast raised its head, its massive form covering half the spirit arena platform.

The referee stepped between the two teams.

"Will Thunderclap Academy continue the match?"

Yu Tianxin looked toward his teammates behind him.

All six of them had fallen.

Not a single member of Martial Soul Hall Academy had left the spirit arena platform.

Hu Liena stood behind Lin Tian.

Xie Yue and Yan guarded both sides.

The formation of the other three team members remained intact.

Yu Tianxin lowered his head.

"Thunderclap Academy concedes."

The referee immediately raised his arm.

"The match is over!"

"The winner is Martial Soul Hall Academy!"

"With an undefeated record, Martial Soul Hall Academy has claimed the Heaven Dou Division championship!"

Cheers swiftly spread through the stands.

Lin Tian recalled the Nine Nether Beast.

The five black Soul Rings vanished one after another.

Hu Liena came to his side.

Today, she wore a white-and-gold academy uniform.

Her fitted short skirt fell to mid-thigh, while black stockings wrapped around her long legs.

A pair of golden boots stepped over the shattered stone slabs and stopped beside Lin Tian.

"Heaven Dou Division champions."

Hu Liena lifted her eyes to look at him.

"From the first match to the last, we never lost."

"This is only the preliminaries."

Lin Tian walked toward the exit of the spirit arena platform.

"The finals will be the last match."

Hu Liena hooked her arm through his.

"The finals will be held in Spirit City."

"Once we return, Teacher will definitely want to see you."

Lin Tian looked at her.

"Are you afraid of the Pope?"

"Not afraid."

Hu Liena moved a little closer.

"Teacher has always demanded a lot from me."

"This time, I reached level fifty-two and won the Heaven Dou Division championship. She should be satisfied."

"Your soul power has improved greatly."

"Because you accompanied me in cultivation every day."

Hu Liena threaded her fingers through Lin Tian's.

She lowered her head to look at their clasped hands.

"After we return to Spirit City, you must continue accompanying me."

"Alright."

"You can't focus only on seeing the High Priest."

"Master probably summoned me because of my fifth Soul Ring."

Hu Liena raised her face.

"I also want to see the High Priest."

"What do you want to see him for?"

"To let him know that I've been taking care of his disciple all this time."

Lin Tian glanced at her.

"Who has been taking care of whom?"

"Of course I've been taking care of you."

Hu Liena reached out and smoothed his sleeve.

"Your clothes, your food, and the Whale Glue you use for cultivation were all prepared by me."

"The Whale Glue is mine."

"It's in my room now, so it's mine."

She leaned against Lin Tian's shoulder.

"If you want to take it back, come find me yourself tonight."

Lin Tian did not continue arguing.

The two of them entered the passageway.

Xie Yue and Yan followed behind them.

Yan looked at their clasped hands and deliberately slowed his pace.

Xie Yue turned to glance at him.

"You're not leaving?"

"Walk slower."

Yan looked to the other side.

"They don't need us following so closely right now."

Three days later.

The convoy of Martial Soul Hall Academy departed Heaven Dou City.

More than a dozen carriages traveled along the official road.

The Martial Soul Holy Temple dispatched two knight orders to escort them.

Lin Tian sat inside the foremost carriage.

Hu Liena sat beside him.

She had changed into a fitted black dress.

The hem barely covered her knees, and black stockings extended beneath the skirt.

Her light brown hair draped over her shoulders.

The carriage passed over a stretch of uneven road.

Hu Liena's body tilted to one side.

Lin Tian raised a hand to support her waist.

She took the opportunity to lean into Lin Tian's arms.

"The road is too bumpy."

"That stretch was smooth just now."

"I'm tired."

Hu Liena wrapped her arms around Lin Tian's waist.

"How many more days until we reach Spirit City from Heaven Dou City?"

"About three days."

"Then I'll sleep for a while."

She pressed her face against Lin Tian's chest.

"Wake me when we arrive."

Lin Tian leaned against the carriage wall.

"Are you planning to sleep for three days?"

"If you keep holding me, I'll consider it."

Hu Liena closed her eyes.

Her legs drew together slightly, her black stockings gleaming softly beneath the carriage light.

Lin Tian's palm rested on her waist.

The carriage continued onward.

Hu Liena was quiet for a moment before raising her face again.

"Lin Tian."

"Mm."

"The relationship between Pope Hall and the Hall of Consecration isn't good."

"I know."

"Teacher is the Pope, while the High Priest is your master."

Hu Liena looked at him.

"If they both asked you to do something at the same time, who would you listen to?"

"Whichever one makes more sense."

"What if neither of them makes sense?"

"I wouldn't listen to either."

Hu Liena laughed.

"You're the only person in all of Spirit Hall who would dare answer like that."

"Who do you want me to listen to?"

"I want you to listen to me."

Her finger landed on Lin Tian's chest.

"Besides, what I say usually makes sense."

"Like what?"

"Accompanying me in cultivation every day."

"That benefits you."

"What else?"

"You can't casually let other women kiss you."

Lin Tian lowered his head and looked at her.

"How does that benefit me?"

Hu Liena sat upright.

She cupped Lin Tian's face with both hands and lightly brushed her lips against his.

"I can kiss you."

"Does that count as a benefit?"

"Of course it does."

She leaned back into Lin Tian's arms.

"You're not allowed to say it doesn't."

The carriage wheels rolled over the official road.

The scenery outside the window continuously receded.

Three days passed quickly.

Spirit City.

Towering city walls stretched across the end of the plain.

Six Martial Soul emblems were carved into the surface of the walls.

Large numbers of Spirit Hall knights guarded both sides of the city gate.

The moment the convoy appeared, the gates slowly opened.

Quite a few soul masters had already gathered along both sides of the street.

"The Heaven Dou Division champions are back!"

"That's the Martial Soul Hall Academy convoy!"

"Lin Tian is in there too!"

"I heard he's already reached level fifty-six!"

"All five of his Soul Rings are Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings!"

The convoy passed through the streets of the main city.

Lin Tian lifted the carriage curtain and looked into the distance.

The Pope Hall stood at the center of a hill.

The Hall of Consecration was located even higher up.

The golden buildings stood out especially under the sunlight.

Hu Liena followed his gaze.

"You're going to the Hall of Consecration first?"

"Mm."

"I'm going back to the Pope Hall to see my teacher."

She released Lin Tian's hand.

"I'll come find you later."

The carriage stopped at the foot of the mountain.

Lin Tian stepped down from the carriage.

Hu Liena followed him down as well.

She straightened Lin Tian's black-and-gold robe, then refastened the metal clasp at his collar.

"That should do it."

"I'm only going to see my master."

"Precisely because you're meeting the Grand Consecrator, you need to be dressed properly."

Hu Liena took a step back.

She examined Lin Tian carefully.

"Go on."

"Remember to come find me tonight."

Lin Tian nodded.

He walked up the long staircase toward the Hall of Consecration.

The guards on either side did not stop Lin Tian when they saw him.

The doors of the Hall of Consecration were already open.

Inside the vast hall, a golden figure stood before the statue of the Angel God.

The aura of the Seraphim martial soul filled the entire hall.

Lin Tian entered the hall.

"Master."

Qian Daoliu turned around.

He looked at Lin Tian, his gaze first settling on the aura of Lin Tian's soul power.

"Level fifty-six."

"It seems you haven't slackened over the past two years."

Lin Tian walked closer.

"All five Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings have been completely fused."

"What soul beast was your fifth Soul Ring?"

"A thirty-thousand-year Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear."

Qian Daoliu paused for a moment.

"You killed it alone?"

"Mm."

"The Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear's frontal combat ability is enough to threaten an ordinary Soul Sage."

Qian Daoliu raised his hand.

Golden soul power descended onto Lin Tian's shoulder.

The Nine Nether Beast within Lin Tian was drawn out.

Five black Soul Rings rose in succession.

Dark-gold claws covered Lin Tian's right hand.

The power of destruction flowed along his fingers.

Qian Daoliu carefully sensed the aura of the fifth Soul Ring.

"Both the body and spirit are attacked at once."

"This soul skill suits the Nine Nether Beast well."

The golden soul power slowly withdrew.

"Your Soul Ring choices are sound."

Lin Tian withdrew his martial soul.

"Master, did you have me participate in the Soul Master Tournament only to test the results of my cultivation?"

"That is one reason."

Qian Daoliu walked to the side of the hall.

A pot of clear tea sat on the table.

He personally poured two cups.

"The younger generation of Spirit Hall needs a leader capable of keeping everyone in line."

"Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan all have good talent."

"But they are still not enough."

Lin Tian sat down beside the table.

"So Master chose me."

"It wasn't I who chose you."

Qian Daoliu looked at him.

"It was your strength that left everyone with no choice but to choose you."

"Among all the academies in the Heaven Dou Division, not one team could force you to use your full strength."

"Even Shrek's Seven-in-One Fusion Technique was crushed head-on by you."

"I am very satisfied with those results."

Lin Tian lifted his teacup.

"There are still teams from the Star Luo Division in the finals."

"The Star Luo Imperial Academy is not weak."

Qian Daoliu's expression remained calm.

"The Star Luo Empire values competition."

"The members they select have experienced more real combat than the Heaven Dou academies."

"Even so, they cannot stop you."

"Master has that much confidence in me?"

"You are my disciple."

Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Tian.

"If you can't even handle a group of Soul Ancestors, then I would need to reconsider how I've taught you."

Lin Tian took a sip of tea.

"The finals champion's reward is three Soul Bones."

"Those are rewards prepared by Bibi Dong."

Qian Daoliu set down his teacup.

"She originally intended to reserve the three Soul Bones for Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan."

"Now that you are the captain, the most important one among them, the Spirit-Concentrating Wisdom Skull, should naturally be distributed by you."

"I have no interest in that Soul Bone."

"The age is too low?"

"The attribute does not suit me."

Qian Daoliu nodded.

"Your Spirit Sea is protected by two god-tier martial souls."

"An ordinary ten-thousand-year head Soul Bone truly offers you limited improvement."

"Are you planning to give it to Hu Liena?"

"She is a spiritual-type soul master."

"It seems the two of you get along well."

Lin Tian did not deny it.

Qian Daoliu looked at him for a moment.

"Hu Liena is Bibi Dong's disciple."

"If she is willing to follow you, it will benefit your control over Spirit Hall's younger generation."

"I don't spend time with her to control anyone."

"Then that is even better."

Footsteps sounded outside the hall.

A knight in golden armor stopped at the entrance.

"Grand Consecrator."

"Her Holiness the Pope has finished her discussions."

"She wishes to see Lin Tian."

Qian Daoliu looked toward the hall entrance.

"Tell her that Lin Tian will go to the Pope Hall later."

"Yes."

The golden-armored knight turned and left.

Lin Tian set down his teacup.

"She knows I am your disciple?"

"The entire Hall of Consecration knows."

Qian Daoliu rose to his feet.

"She will meet you sooner or later."

"Bibi Dong does not easily trust anyone."

"If she tries to win you over, decide for yourself how to answer."

Lin Tian walked toward the hall exit.

Qian Daoliu spoke again.

"Lin Tian."

Lin Tian stopped.

"Is there something else?"

"You have done well."

Qian Daoliu stood before the statue of the Angel God.

"Continue walking your own path."

Lin Tian nodded.

"I understand."

The Pope Hall.

Two rows of red-robed bishops stood along both sides of the hall.

Bibi Dong sat on the papal throne.

Her violet-gold gown draped down from her waist.

A brilliant golden papal crown rested atop her head.

Her fair face was delicate and noble.

Her scepter stood at her side, the gemstone at its tip refracting the light within the hall.

Hu Liena stood below the steps.

The moment she saw Lin Tian enter the hall, a smile immediately appeared in her eyes.

Lin Tian walked to the center of the hall.

"Your Holiness the Pope."

Bibi Dong did not immediately tell him to rise.

Her gaze traveled from Lin Tian's face to his shoulders, then down along his black-and-gold robe.

"Level fifty-six Soul King."

"Five Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings."

"This is the disciple the Grand Worshipper took in?"

Lin Tian raised his eyes.

"That's me."

Bibi Dong lightly tapped her scepter with her fingers.

"The Grand Worshipper truly has a good eye."

"Nana spoke very highly of you."

Hu Liena looked at Bibi Dong.

"Teacher, Lin Tian was strong to begin with."

"I haven't even questioned you yet."

Bibi Dong glanced at her.

"And you're already speaking up for him?"

Hu Liena did not back down.

"I'm merely stating the facts."

Bibi Dong turned her gaze back to Lin Tian.

"Release your martial soul."

The Nine Nether Beast stepped out from behind Lin Tian.

Five black Soul Rings rose in succession.

An aura of destruction swiftly blanketed the hall.

The red-robed bishops on both sides changed expressions at once.

Several bishops with weaker soul power retreated.

Bibi Dong remained seated upon the Pope's throne.

Yet the Death Spider Emperor martial soul began to circulate within her body of its own accord.

The oppressive force of destruction originating from the Martial Soul Origin made her truly take Lin Tian seriously for the first time.

"A god-level beast martial soul."

Bibi Dong stared at the Nine Nether Beast.

"No wonder the Grand Worshipper personally accepted you as his disciple."

Lin Tian raised his left hand.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus bloomed with it.

Azure Divine Light spilled across the hall.

The pressure brought by the Nine Nether Beast swiftly receded.

The aura of life and the aura of destruction coexisted.

Two utterly opposing powers remained balanced within Lin Tian's body.

Bibi Dong rose from the Pope's throne.

For the first time, she descended the steps and came before Lin Tian.

Her purple-and-gold gown clung to her tall, slender figure.

Through the slit in her skirt, a pair of beautiful legs wrapped in black stockings appeared with every step.

The black silk fabric traced the lines of her legs.

Her slender ankles were enclosed within purple-and-gold high-heeled boots.

The solemnity of the Pope's gown overlapped with the softness of the black stockings.

It gave her an added air of mature allure.

Bibi Dong stopped before Lin Tian.

Only a single step remained between them.

She raised her hand, her fingertips nearing the Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus.

The azure lotus petals swayed gently.

A wisp of divine life power fell upon her fingertip.