Ushering in a New Era

Three days later, inside the Spirit Hall Grand Hall, light streamed through the colored glazed windows, adding a sacred radiance to the entire hall.

Qian Daoliu stood atop the hall's raised platform, dressed in solemn ceremonial robes and holding the Pope's scepter, like a deity looking down upon all living beings.

Several Titled Douluo elders stood on either side, their postures straight and their auras steady, faintly giving off powerful Soul Power fluctuations.

The Soul Douluo and Platinum Bishops stood farther away, their expressions solemn as they awaited orders. Their attire was magnificent yet dignified, every detail displaying the nobility and glory of Spirit Hall.

Amid the crowd, Bibi Dong stood quietly. She wore a magnificent purple gown, her face breathtakingly beautiful, though her eyes held complicated emotions. As she watched everything about to unfold, countless thoughts ran through her mind.

At that moment, the tall and powerfully built Qian Xunji slowly approached with steady steps.

He wore a luxurious golden battle armor inlaid with wing patterns, glittering brilliantly beneath the light. On his head was the Nine-Curved Purple-Gold Crown, its exquisite patterns and dazzling gemstones further adding to his majesty and nobility. His skin was as fair as porcelain, his features exceptionally handsome, and determination and confidence shone from his golden eyes.

Qian Xunji climbed the steps one at a time until he stood before Qian Daoliu. Every step seemed to carry a weighty responsibility and mission.

Bang! Qian Daoliu lightly struck the ground with the Pope's scepter in his hand, producing a crisp, resounding sound. It echoed through the grand hall, instantly making the atmosphere even more sacred and solemn.

In an instant, a powerful wave of Soul Power surged from Qian Daoliu's body. The Titled Douluo elders, Soul Douluo, and Platinum Bishops all looked even more reverent.

Qian Daoliu slowly said, "Qian Xunji, are you prepared to officially inherit the position of Pope?" His voice was low and forceful, shaking the hearts of everyone present.

Qian Xunji said in a deep voice, "I am prepared. I, Qian Xunji, will devote my life to Spirit Hall, lead the Soul Masters of the entire continent, uphold order in the Soul Master world, and offer my heart to Spirit Hall." As he spoke, he stood straight, clenched his right hand into a fist, and lightly struck his chest. A sharp light flickered in his eyes, filled with resolve and responsibility.

"Very good. Take the Pope's scepter. From this moment onward, you officially become Spirit Hall's new Pope!" Qian Daoliu's voice was calm and powerful.

Qian Xunji dropped to one knee and solemnly accepted the Pope's scepter with both hands. Then, he slowly rose to his feet, standing as straight as a pine tree as a majestic aura spread from him.

"Long live His Holiness the Pope... Long live His Holiness the Pope... Long live His Holiness the Pope..." The cries of the crowd rang through the grand hall and echoed for a long time. Their voices were filled with reverence and anticipation, as though proclaiming that Spirit Hall had entered a new era.

As Qian Xunji assumed the position of Pope, Qian Daoliu's eyes carried a trace of relief and expectation, as though he had seen Spirit Hall's even more glorious future. He gave a slight nod, then turned around and silently retreated behind the scenes...

Meanwhile, in the Heaven Dou Empire, at the Jun Family residence.

At that moment, Jun Lin sat cross-legged in a quiet cultivation room. His eyes were shut, his expression grave, and a faint glow of Soul Power radiated from his body.

In that instant, a powerful fluctuation of Soul Power surged out from within him, spreading in every direction like crashing waves. Even the air in the cultivation room seemed to be stirred by this force, trembling slightly.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz." Immediately afterward, six black Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings slowly lit up around Jun Lin. Their deep black light flashed in succession, exuding immense pressure.

"Huff... huff... huff... I've finally broken through to Soul Emperor." Jun Lin opened his eyes and ended his cultivation for the day.

After all this effort, his Soul Power had finally broken through to level sixty-one, reaching Soul Emperor rank. He had also successfully absorbed the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring awarded for completing the System task list.

He could clearly feel the surging Soul Power within his body, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise. He stood up and stretched his limbs.

He could not help but think, Ah Yin broke through to Soul Emperor some time ago. Now, I've finally caught up to her.

Jun Lin knew that with the support of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Ah Yin's cultivation speed far surpassed his own. Although his Martial Soul was powerful, his cultivation speed was extremely slow.

"Looks like I need to find a way to increase my cultivation speed..." Jun Lin muttered.

At that moment, Jun Lin turned his thoughts inward and opened the System Space that came with the System. Several items still lay quietly inside.

"World Card ∞, Contract Card ∞, 50,000-Year Medusa Head Soul Bone, several Gold Soul Coins..."

"And the reward entrusted by Dong Liu for the Soul Master Guild's first mission: a 70,000-Year Human-Faced Demon Spider King torso bone."

"And four Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings that I had already used. Those were the four Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings awarded when I completed Ah Yin and Liu Erlong's list missions in Sunset Forest."

Taking advantage of that opportunity, Jun Lin upgraded Ah Yin's Soul Rings from three purple and three black rings to six black rings.

As for the World Card and Contract Card, the former came from completing Dong Liu's Wish List mission, while the latter came from Xue Ye.

In truth, even Jun Lin had never expected Dong Liu to trigger a System list mission from the very beginning.

After all, Dong Liu had never appeared in the original story, and Jun Lin had interacted with him several times. The System had never reacted before. Who would have thought...

At that moment, Jun Lin recalled what had happened a few days ago, after Ning Fengzhi and the other two had visited him and left, while Dong Liu had remained behind alone... In short, there had been two matters.

"The first was that he offered a 70,000-Year Human-Faced Demon Spider King torso bone as payment, entrusting me—or rather, the future Soul Master Guild—to protect his daughter, Hong Ying, after his death.

"Or, after arranging for her to join the Soul Master Guild, let her live out the rest of her life peacefully without becoming overly involved in the conflicts between any forces.

"The second matter was that after his death, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect no longer had a Titled Douluo, he hoped I could look after it somewhat.

"As payment, he offered information about Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen, the two level ninety-nine experts standing at the pinnacle of humanity. Naturally, this was also connected to the injuries he had suffered..."

To put it simply, it still came down to the sect tournament more than ten years ago. Due to various considerations, Spirit Hall had been unable to personally suppress the growing number of powerful experts and sects.

Thus, an open scheme centered around a 70,000-Year Human-Faced Demon Spider King torso bone was born.

The major experts and sects who had slaughtered until their eyes turned red... Tang Chen, who had broken through from level ninety-eight to level ninety-nine... Yu Yuanzhen, whose potential had been severed due to severe injuries... Dong Liu, broken and shattered, alongside Ning Daohua, who like him did not have long to live...

As well as the earth-shattering battle between Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen... And in the end, Tang Chen, forced by various reasons to offer compensation, handed over the 70,000-Year Human-Faced Demon Spider King Soul Bone... Of course, the Soul Bone ultimately fell into the hands of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—Dong Liu's hands...

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