The grand final
Not far away, the members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect sat quietly in a corner.
Ning Fengzhi sat upright and quietly in his seat. His usually gentle and composed expression had long since lost all its calmness. His slender fingertips trembled slightly. He seemed calm, but in his heart, he was rapidly calculating and weighing the true value of the Spirit Pagoda.
For millennia, the Spirit Hall has possessed a vast number of Soul Master, top-tier retainers, and generations of accumulated power, firmly suppressing all forces on the continent. It is the undisputed number one overlord of the continent, and no one can shake its position.
However, the future Spirit Pagoda displayed in the Heavenly Screen shattered all established patterns.
With a brand-new Soul Spirit System in hand, he holds the reins of cultivation for all Soul Master across the continent. Under his command are top-tier human Titled Douluo of the new generation, as well as supreme Star Dou Ferocious Beast who bow down to him. Furthermore, the Asura God Li Xun is in charge, Gu Yuena coordinates billions of Soul Beast.
Possessing both literary and martial talents, and united with their Soul Beast, they will control the fundamentals of future cultivation.
Ning Fengzhi's gaze deepened, and he had already reached a profound conclusion in his heart.
With such foundation, combat power, strategic vision, and influence, the Spirit Pagoda in the future already possesses terrifying strength that rivals, or even rivals, the peak Spirit Hall.
The balance of power across the entire continent was completely overturned and reshaped from the moment Li Xun founded the Spirit Pagoda.
He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, his eyes filled with solemnity and regret.
No one could have predicted that this young man, who appeared out of nowhere, would single-handedly create a new top-tier force capable of rivaling the eternal overlord Spirit Hall.
On the stands, countless sect leaders and imperial officials stood solemnly, each secretly alarmed, and no one dared to show the slightest disrespect.
Worship Hall.
The Grand Worshipper sat upright, their originally indifferent and scrutinizing faces now shrouded in a deep sense of apprehension and melancholy.
All eyes were fixed on the sky, gazing at the Heavenly Screen Spirit Pagoda, which spanned the realms of humans and Soul Beast and boasted an incredibly terrifying array of structures. A storm raged in their hearts.
Asura God Li Xun, the master of the Spirit Pagoda and the Asura God, is the legitimate Son-in-law- law of the Spirit Hall, making him practically family.
Logically speaking, it should be the greatest glory for the Spirit Hall to have its descendants rise to godhood and establish an unparalleled foundation.
At this moment, all those who offered sacrifices felt no joy, only a deep-seated fear and solemnity.
The sheer size of the Spirit Pagoda is terrifying.
The new generation of human Titled Douluo followed them, the three Ferocious Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest bowed their heads in obedience, Gu Yuena, the sovereign of the Soul Beast, took charge of overall coordination.
The brand-new Soul Spirit System has grasped the fundamentals of cultivation for all Soul Master across the continent, and the co-governance between humans and Soul Beast has swept away all the ancient ills.
Such power, foundation, and appeal far exceed what is simply considered an emerging force.
Silently and steadily, it has reached a height sufficient to directly shake the Spirit Hall's dominant position.
The Azure Luan attendant's brows furrowed deeply, his voice low and hoarse, filled with profound worry:
"Absurd... Absolutely absurd."
"It's clearly the Son-in-law of my Spirit Hall who built this empire, yet it directly threatens the rule of my Spirit Hall!"
The other worshippers nodded silently, their expressions extremely solemn.
Instead of benefiting themselves, they've nurtured a behemoth that could potentially overthrow the Spirit Hall's rule. It's truly...
Qian Daoliu hovered beneath the Angel God Statue, his silver hair flowing down, his white robes spotless. His ancient eyes, which had seen through the Reincarnation of time and witnessed the rise and fall of the continent, gazed silently at the grand spectacle of the Spirit Pagoda unfolding in the celestial Heavenly Screen.
As the Sea God of the Spirit Hall and the oldest existing Limit Douluo on the continent, his state of mind was far more composed, insightful, and far-reaching than anyone else present.
Everyone outside the sect fears the rise of the Spirit Pagoda, fearing its growing power and its threat to the Spirit Hall's millennia-long dominance.
The worshippers were deeply worried, fearing that they had raised a tiger that would become a threat and ruin the Spirit Hall's foundation.
But in Qian Daoliu's eyes, there was no hostility whatsoever, only a deep, thoughtful, and relieved expression.
He saw things very clearly.
The Spirit Pagoda is indeed comparable to the peak Spirit Hall, and may even surpass it in the future.
It has mastered a brand-new cultivation system, gathered the elite of the human race, subjugated all beasts, gained the support of the people and the masses, and is now flourishing with two gods in charge, making it unstoppable.
If it were someone else who founded it, Qian Daoliu would have spared no effort to nip this potential threat in the bud and prevent future problems.
Li Xun is the one who can establish the Spirit Pagoda.
He is the husband whom Qian Daoliu's only granddaughter Qian Renxue, has chosen for this lifetime; he is the future Asura God who will share glory and disgrace with the Angel God and stand shoulder to shoulder with the Divine Realm!
With this thought in mind, all fear, wariness, and murderous intent vanished completely.
Qian Daoliu slowly opened his eyes, golden light swirling around them, his mind already weighing this cross-generational game.
Outsiders only saw the towering Spirit Pagoda, which seemed to squeeze the Spirit Hall Spirit Hall's space and threaten its millennia-long dominance, but they only saw the surface and did not see the underlying structure.
They do not understand the fundamental difference between the two major powers, nor do they understand what a true foundation for all ages is.
The Spirit Hall has existed for ten thousand years, and it has never relied on monopolizing Soul Ring or controlling Soul Master to establish itself. Its true lifeline at the grassroots level has never been severed.
It is the Spirit Awakening in hundreds of millions of children on the mainland, and it has always been fully presided over by the Spirit Hall.
No matter how times change or how cultivation systems are innovated, the starting point for all Soul Master in the world remains in the hands of the Spirit Hall.
The Spirit Hall is deeply rooted in the people and in every corner of the continent, controlling the source of enlightenment for all Soul Master, continuously absorbing new generation geniuses and accumulating the foundation of people's hearts. This foundation, which spans generations, is deeply rooted and unshakable, and cannot be easily replaced by any new force.
The Spirit Pagoda is completely different.
It is a new chapter in the era created by Li Xun himself, who takes charge of the Soul Spirit Contract, reconciles the conflict between humans and Soul Beast, perfects a brand-new cultivation system, focuses on the future, manages the high-level cultivation order, checks and balances top combat forces, and maintains the ecological balance of the continent.
If the Spirit Hall were to become hostile and suppress the organization out of fear, insisting on becoming the sole dominant force and the only one to rule, it would only weaken its own foundation, cripple its own strength, and plunge the continent into internal strife and conflict.
Rather than two tigers fighting and wasting each other's lives, resulting in mutual destruction, it is better for them to go in opposite directions, watch over each other, and support each other.
The Spirit Hall governs the enlightenment of the world, solidifies the foundation of the continent, and continuously supplies new geniuses. The Spirit Pagoda future cultivation, establishes new rules for humans and Soul Beast, and maintains order in the world.
One safeguards the foundation of the grassroots, while the other leads the way for the times.
Stabilize the present, and open up the future.
Li Xun and Qian Renxue are destined to be together forever; the Asura God and the Angel God share the same bloodline; and the Spirit Pagoda and the Spirit Hall are essentially one family.
In the future, the two major forces will share the same origin and form a mutually supportive relationship, helping each other and jointly governing the continent. This will be ten thousand times more stable and powerful than the Spirit Hall's lone struggle and empty dominance.
This is the true foundation for an everlasting dynasty.
Having figured all this out, the golden light in Qian Daoliu's eyes became even warmer and clearer. He had no more worries in his heart, only a heart full of certainty and relief.
While others feared the rising tide of the new forces, he saw clearly that this was not a calamity of upheaval, but rather a true opportunity for the Spirit Hall to be passed down for eternity.
Bibi Dong was on the high platform, also witnessed this scene and saw the rise of the Spirit Pagoda in the future. As the Pope of the Spirit Hall, she was not unhappy at all. On the contrary, she hoped to replace the Spirit Hall.
At this moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke up, "Pope Holiness, it's time for the finals."
Coming to her senses, Bibi Dong nodded, indicating that it was time to begin.
The Soul Master Elite Tournament, which has lasted for several months and spanned the entire continent, has finally come to its ultimate battle!
The entire audience rose to their feet, and a thunderous roar of cheers exploded into the sky, causing Void entire arena to tremble slightly.
The commentator's passionate and resonant voice pierced the entire stadium!
"The highly anticipated showdown!"
"The Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academy - Final Round has officially begun!"
"The two strongest teams meet in the pinnacle!"
"Next! Please welcome the two finalist teams to enter the arena in turn!"
The giant tunnels on both sides of the stadium simultaneously lit up with dazzling beams of light!