"What mere prince has the audacity to act so arrogantly before this Library Master!"
"Even an emperor must abide by this Library Master's rules upon coming to the library!"
"Anyone who disrupts the order of the library shall be executed without mercy!"
Qian Zong stepped forward step by step, secretly channeling his soul power to guide the divine power contained within the Heart of Light.
The next moment, Angel Divine Power enveloped Qian Zong, and its radiance illuminated the entire library.
"Today, you not only attempted to assassinate this Library Master and harmed those seeking knowledge here, but you also sought to destroy the library and shatter the dreams of countless soul masters across the continent who wish to learn.
"I, Qian Zong, bear the Holy Angel Bloodline, and I ought to protect the common people, establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, carry on the lost teachings of past sages, and create lasting peace for all generations!"
Qian Zong's gaze was resolute and his tone decisive, the Angel Divine Power carrying his voice as it spread outwards, reaching every corner of the library.
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell into a dead silence, where the drop of a pin could be heard.
Even the soul masters within the library who were not present at the scene stood frozen in a daze upon hearing Qian Zong's selflessness.
"Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, carry on the lost teachings of past sages, and create lasting peace for all generations!" The four sentences lingered in their ears like beam-circling music, lingering in everyone's minds and refusing to disperse.
Especially those soul masters yearning for peace and scholars longing for knowledge looked at Qian Zong with eyes suddenly alight with brilliance, filled with deep reverence.
Even disciples from major sects felt an incomparable shock in their hearts upon hearing Qian Zong's speech.
They didn't quite understand it, but it felt immensely impressive.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Xue Qinghe experienced a violent jolt in his mind, never expecting his dear grandson to harbor such grand ambitions, and he could not stop praising him.
"This child has the qualities of a sage." Qin Lan gave a high appraisal.
These four sentences alone were enough to prove that Qian Zong was no ordinary individual.
Lu Zheng nodded in agreement, echoing, "Indeed!"
Anyone who held all living beings in their heart commanded respect.
Hearing the person beside him praise Qian Zong, Xue Qinghe felt a secret thrill bloom in his chest, his lips curling upward uncontrollably as his eyes curved like crescent moons.
"Hmph! A mere sage is hardly worthy of being compared to my dear grandson; my dear grandson has the qualities of a god!"
Xue Qinghe's gaze fell upon the radiant Qian Zong before him, feeling a pride for Qian Zong that stemmed from the very depths of his bones.
"Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Meng Yiran-I remember my dear grandson mentioning these few young women.
"I am acquainted with Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling, and they are quite good-looking.
"Aside from Ning Rongrong, the other two have also reached the age for marriage.
"Since my dear grandson wants companions, I will put some pressure on Xue Ye upon our return and have Xue Ye send them over.
"As for the remaining three, I must make some inquiries when we get back. To be mentioned by my dear grandson, they must surely possess extraordinary traits."
Xue Qinghe watched Qian Zong's figure, drifting away on a cloud of giddy imagination, completely oblivious to the world around him.
So what if she was a Titled Douluo's granddaughter?
His dear grandson was the grandson of a Peerless Douluo!
If his dear grandson wanted them, they would be delivered to him.
"Almost forgot, there's also that Tang Yuehua from Moonlight Pavilion." Xue Qinghe pulled a fierce smile. "A remnant of the Clear Sky Sect, being able to serve my dear grandson is the greatest blessing of your lifetime."
After learning of Tang Yuehua's identity from Qian Zong, Xue Qinghe had originally intended to deal with her in secret to sever the Clear Sky Sect's covert network within the Heaven Dou Empire.
However, recalling Qian Zong's high praise for Tang Yuehua's appearance and figure, he instantly changed his mind.
If she were an innocent ordinary person, his conscience might have twinged a little.
But when dealing with enemies, he was never soft-hearted.
Just like the princes of the Heaven Dou Empire-aside from the fourth prince, all the others had been poisoned by him.
When dealing with soul masters, he would be even less lenient.
Once one became a soul master, one had to abide by the rules of the soul master world: the jungle law where the strong prey upon the weak.
Moreover, in his eyes, very few soul masters had a clean foundation.
The stronger the soul master, the more bloodshed stained their hands.
Tang Yuehua deserved to belong to his dear grandson.
Qian Zong took in the expressions of everyone in the hall, and seeing that the atmosphere was just right, he spread his arms, surveyed the surrounding crowd, took a deep breath, and shouted:
"Everyone, I am the Spirit Hall Young Hall Master and also the Martial Soul Library Master.
"Today, in the name of the Library Master, I make a promise to all of you:
"Regardless of background, age, or wealth, everyone who enters the library to study will be treated equally by me, and I will protect their safety.
"You may peacefully study knowledge here, freely discuss academics, and also spread the contents of the library outward to benefit the people of the continent.
"I also promise you all:
"One day, I will establish a Martial Soul Library in every corner of the continent.
"So that your children, your relatives, your friends, and everyone under the sun will have the opportunity to study knowledge!
"Your loved ones will no longer be confined to a remote corner, but will have the chance to step out of isolated places and witness the outside world!"
Qian Zong wore a smile, his tone resolute and sincere.
The Angel Divine Power radiating from his entire body added an extra layer of holiness and solemnity to him.
"My child is only a Blue Silver Grass and cannot become a soul master. Can he also study knowledge just like the noble lords?"
"My martial soul was awakened for free by a Spirit Hall deacon, and just now it was three Your Eminences who saved us. I will no longer listen to slander from the outside; I want to join Spirit Hall and become a glorious Spirit Hall Warrior!"
"I took the free gold soul coins issued by Spirit Hall while secretly speaking ill of Spirit Hall behind their backs. I am truly disgusting!"
"That's wonderful! From now on, my younger brothers and sisters will be able to read books too."
Everyone present was a soul master, but their friends and family were not necessarily soul masters.
Under the heavens, which parent did not want their child to have a bright future?
Qian Zong's words directly struck the soft underbelly of countless grassroots soul masters, triggering widespread resonance within the hall.
In truth, if Bibi Dong herself had played Qian Zong's role, the effect would have been far better.
After all, Bibi Dong came from a commoner background and could more easily resonate with the common folk at the bottom.
Yet Bibi Dong lacked this mindset, and deeply influenced by the Rakshasa God, her personality was domineering and made such a feat difficult for her.
"Long live Spirit Hall! Long live the Young Hall Master!"
Amidst the silent crowd, someone shouted out, and the entire library instantly boiled over like a pot of exploding oil.
"Long live Spirit Hall! Long live the Young Hall Master!"
A large number of soul masters dropped to their knees, kowtowing toward Qian Zong and joining in the slogans.
Some people accepted Spirit Hall from the bottom of their hearts, some believed in Qian Zong, and others simply got caught up in the atmosphere and inexplicably started shouting along.
The soul masters gathered at the scene already numbered over a thousand, and the sound waves were like a tsunami, wave after wave echoing through the library and spreading across several nearby streets.
The crowd outside the library was attracted by the noises from within and stopped to watch in curiosity.
"The Martial Soul Library is so lively today. What on earth is happening?"
"Who knows? That's a place only Lord Soul Masters can enter. I really hope one day I can go in too."
"Old Li, you can go in once you become a soul master."
"Sigh, I'm afraid I have no hope. I've been stuck at rank 9 for sixty years; this lifetime holds no hope of becoming a soul master."
The commoners outside the library discussed among themselves, gazing at the tall and majestic library before them with yearning and longing.
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