Yu Xiaogang, standing to the side, was equally unable to accept this result.
His most beloved disciple had actually been defeated by a child without a Soul Ring!
"How is that possible?"
Yu Xiaogang felt as if his entire worldview had been overturned.
Unlike the master and disciple, who could not accept reality, Wang Sheng was weak from the poison but could not suppress the excitement on his face.
"I freaking took down a one-ring Soul Master!"
Xiao Wu and the others also cheered, congratulating Wang Sheng.
"Tang San, why aren't you detoxifying Wang Sheng? Do you want to watch him die?" Bai Ye said. Before unlocking his third soul skill, he had no way to deal with poison.
That was also why he had pretended to be Tang San earlier before suppressing Tang San with thunderous force—to keep Tang San from using poison.
"Little San, hurry up and detoxify Wang Sheng!"
However, Tang San acted as though he had not heard him.
Bai Ye spoke again, but Tang San, who was doubting his entire life, still showed no response. Left with no choice, Bai Ye walked over and took the initiative to help him out of his predicament.
Slap!
Slap!
"Tang San, wake up. Get up and detoxify him."
Ignoring the pain on his face, Tang San looked at Bai Ye in confusion.
"Alas." Bai Ye sighed.
At that moment, Yu Xiaogang came back to his senses and immediately told Tang San to detoxify Wang Sheng.
Only then did Tang San move, though he did so reluctantly.
After the poison was removed, the master and disciple left in a sorry state and returned to their dormitory.
Just as they entered, Tang Hao appeared behind them.
"Xiao San, remember this: no matter what happens, you are my son."
"I originally hadn't planned to tell you, but I have no choice now."
"Your father is the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent. Your teacher can vouch for that."
"But don't ask about my current situation or your mother. Even if you ask, I won't tell you, because you are still far, far too weak!"
Hearing this, Tang San gritted his teeth, his heart aching beyond measure.
"Of course, losing twice in a row today was not entirely your fault. That Bai Ye's support soul skill is very powerful. You don't need to doubt yourself. You possess Twin Martial Souls. You are destined to crush him beneath your feet."
"I won't say more. Work hard on your own. I have things to do as well."
"I hope the day when father and son fight side by side will come sooner."
With that, Tang Hao vanished.
Tang San stared blankly in the direction Tang Hao had left.
Only after a long while did he turn around and clench his fists.
"Father, I won't let you down! From today onward, I will never lose again!"
"Good child, that's the right way to think." Yu Xiaogang rubbed Tang San's head. "With my guidance, what does it matter if his soul skills are powerful? He is ultimately only a support Soul Master. Right now, he can rely on his innate divine strength to defeat you, but later on..."
"Yes, Teacher. Please continue to guide me strictly!"
Several days later, Salas, the Platinum Bishop, arrived at Notting Academy.
He came to the entrance of Dorm Seven early in the morning.
"Excuse me, does Bai Ye live here?"
As a Platinum Bishop, his attitude was extremely humble.
Why? Because Ronas had told him just how monstrous Bai Ye was.
The moment he received the information, he rushed over without daring to delay for even a moment.
If he brought such a genius to meet Pope Bibi Dong, then once Bai Ye became a Titled Douluo and an Elder in the future, it would be practically guaranteed.
Moreover, in his eyes, Bai Ye was no ordinary genius. He was a genius among geniuses, fully worthy of Salas lowering his stance.
He would certainly become a Titled Douluo-level support in the future.
"Who is it?" Bai Ye looked over. Though he did not know Salas, Ronas had already had Yuri notify him.
Someone from above would be arriving in the next few days.
So when he saw a stranger approach, he had a guess.
"You are?"
"I am a Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall. My name is Salas." Salas smiled without putting on any airs.
Bai Ye was surprised and hurried over to bow.
Salas was quite satisfied and nodded slightly.
At that moment, voices came from Dorm Seven.
"Boss, who's this guy?"
"Boss Bai, are you leaving?"
Xiao Wu looked over with a reluctant expression. Though they had only spent a few days together, she felt Bai Ye was a very good person—far better than Little San.
During this time, Bai Ye had also mentioned that he would be leaving. She had originally wanted to follow him, but when she learned he was going to Spirit Hall, she fell silent.
"Mm. We'll meet again if fate allows." There was no need for more words. They were merely passersby in each other's lives; there was no need for sadness.
After speaking, Bai Ye swept his gaze over everyone. His eyes lingered for a second on Xiao Wu and Tang San before he followed Salas onto the journey to the Papal Hall.
On the road, faced with Salas's questions, Bai Ye gave the explanation he had prepared in advance.
For example, his first soul skill was called Honor Blessing. It increased all attributes by one hundred percent and lasted ten minutes.
However, he did not mention that it consumed little Soul Power and could be used repeatedly.
He also said that he could support Soul Elders, but did not know about anyone stronger.
"Mm." Salas nodded. This matched what Ronas had said. Although the duration was short, the enhancement effect was excellent!
And as his Soul Power improved in the future, both the enhancement effect and duration would increase.
Most importantly, this was only his first soul skill!
If his first soul skill was already this good, wouldn't his other eight soul skills be even better?
All along the way, Salas was delighted, and his enthusiasm made Bai Ye uneasy.
It was as though he was not heading to the Papal Hall, but to Lolita Island.
Time passed, and the two successfully entered the Papal Hall to meet Bibi Dong.
"Your Holiness, this is the child I mentioned. He possesses Innate Full Soul Power, a Millennium First Ring, and his first soul skill increases all attributes by one hundred percent."
Bibi Dong looked at Bai Ye, a trace of shock flashing through her eyes.
Any one of those traits would make someone a genius, yet Bai Ye possessed them all.
She was currently lacking geniuses, and geniuses among geniuses were even rarer.
"Is that so? Release your Martial Soul." Bibi Dong looked at Bai Ye and spoke calmly.
Bai Ye did as instructed. A small hammer engraved with Sacred Runes appeared in his right palm.
Bibi Dong's figure flashed as she arrived before Bai Ye to inspect it closely.
Then she asked, "Have you tried enhancing anyone above Soul Elder?"
Bai Ye shook his head. "No. Enhancing a Soul Elder alone nearly exhausts all my Soul Power."
"Oh?" Though she had heard about it, Bibi Dong still wanted to see it for herself. She summoned a Soul Elder and had Bai Ye enhance him.
"First soul skill, Honor Blessing!"
A halo instantly enveloped the Soul Elder, while Bai Ye became weak the moment he released his soul skill.
Of course, he was pretending.
To make the act seem convincing, he had been undergoing specialized training almost constantly these past days.
"Good!" Bibi Dong noticed nothing unusual. To be honest, she did not believe a six-year-old child could deceive her.
"One ring can enhance three rings. Wouldn't seven rings be able to enhance nine rings?"
"Your Holiness, it cannot quite be understood that way. He only has one ring now, so his Soul Power is naturally limited. Once he has more Soul Power later, perhaps he will not need seven rings to enhance a Titled Douluo." Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke from within the hall.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, extremely satisfied with Bai Ye.
Chrysanthemum Douluo felt the same.
"Your Holiness, as long as I successfully cast it, any targets within the range can receive the enhancement, and it lasts ten minutes. And once it is cast, even if the enhanced target runs to the ends of the earth, the effect will not disappear before the time is up."
The moment those words came out, everyone in the Papal Hall was stunned!
Every gaze directed at Bai Ye was like one directed at an unparalleled treasure.
Because compared to Bai Ye, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not worth mentioning!
What they did not know was that Bai Ye was still concealing his true strength.
If Bibi Dong knew the truth, she would likely keep Bai Ye in her arms at all times and establish the Spirit Hall Empire.
"Good!"
"Salas, withdraw for now. I will not forget your contribution."
"Remember, no information regarding this child may be revealed to anyone! Those who already know must also be made to keep silent. This child concerns the future of our Spirit Hall."
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
Bibi Dong dismissed Salas, then looked at Bai Ye with burning eyes.
"Bai Ye, are you willing to take me as your master?"
"This disciple is willing!"