The reason why we need to determine this is quite simple.
News has come from Bibi Dong's side that now that Qian Renxue has completed her infiltration plan, the next step of the plan can begin to proceed step by step.
The Soul Hunting Plan!
According to the message sent by Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, Bibi Dong requested her cooperation in the upcoming Soul Hunting Plan.
Qian Renxue had no objection to this.
The Spirit Hall will surely unify the continent.
This was one of the few points of consensus between her and Bibi Dong.
The core of the plan is to eliminate the top-tier Soul Master forces that hinder the Spirit Hall's future plans.
Besides the reclusive Clear Sky Sect, the other two of the Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, are also targets.
Qian Renxue picked up her teacup and glanced at everyone in the pavilion.
The people of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are completely Frisk of their true identities and are still immersed in the joy brought by their "merit in following the dragon."
Thinking of this, a hint of mockery flashed through Qian Renxue's mind, but her smile remained refined and amiable.
It was precisely because of the upcoming Soul Hunting Plan that she went to great lengths to invite Lin Mo Lin Mo, intending to gauge his attitude.
Lin Mo is a prodigy in terms of talent and strength, and he is backed by two Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan.
If he could stand on the side of the Spirit Hall, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous boost.
Even if not, at least we must ensure that he does not side with the local forces of the Heaven Dou Empire at a crucial moment, or become a sect deeply bound to the royal family like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Qian Renxue had already made preparations to win over Lin Mo, and was confident that she could successfully bring Lin Mo to her side.
Whether it's presenting a grand vision for the future or promising substantial benefits, she's confident.
But Lin Mo's behavior of taking the sweet talk and ignoring the real threat completely frustrated her.
Lin Mo had fully accepted all the goodwill she had shown, whether she was Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue.
However, it always maintained a subtle sense of distance, never giving any clear response or statement.
Unable to determine Lin Mo's stance, she needed to determine the direction for her next plan.
If Lin Mo can accept the invitation from " Xue Qinghe " this time and show his intention to cooperate, that would be the best outcome.
Then both sides remained at peace.
But what if, after this, Lin Mo remains as ambiguous as before, or even worse?
Therefore, the Spirit Hall's attitude towards Lin Mo and his group will undergo a fundamental change.
The Spirit Hall cannot tolerate any unexpected factors that could hinder their unification of the continent.
Especially a variable like Lin Mo with astonishing potential.
If we can't be friends, then we can only be enemies!
The conversation inside the pavilion continued to revolve around trivial matters, and the atmosphere seemed relaxed.
Ning Fengzhi, with his usual gentle smile, looked at Lin Mo and asked in a seemingly casual manner:
"Speaking of which, Lin Mo's sudden emergence from seclusion this time has surprised us all. Did he encounter any obstacles in his cultivation?"
If that's the case, Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, and I are all here; perhaps we can offer some advice..."
"The path of cultivation is long, and it's common to have doubts from time to time. In this regard, we old folks always have more experience than you..."
As Ning Fengzhi spoke, everyone's eyes turned to Lin Mo.
Lin Mo put down his cup and replied calmly:
"Oh, thank you for your concern, Sect Master Ning, but I didn't encounter any difficulties."
The reason for ending the seclusion is that the goal of the seclusion has been achieved; the cultivation level has broken through, and it is necessary to obtain Soul Ring, so the seclusion has ended.
This is often said in a very casual way, as if it were a trivial matter like eating or drinking.
However, what was said unintentionally was taken to heart by the listener.
The sound, however, was like a thunderclap in the ears of Ning Fengzhi and the others, exploding with a deafening roar!
The three of them froze almost simultaneously.
Ning Fengzhi the teacup stopped in mid-air, Chen Xin's eyes, which had been slightly closed, suddenly opened, and Gu Rong sat up straight.
Even Qian Renxue, standing to the side, unconsciously tightened her grip on her teacup.
The pavilion was deathly silent.
Only the rustling of the wind through the leaves, and the increasingly heavy breathing and swallowing sounds of the group, stood out clearly in the silence.
Ning Fengzhi opened his mouth, but found himself at a loss for words. In the end, Qian Renxue was the first to react.
Although she forced her voice to remain steady, it still trembled slightly.
"Brother Lin Mo... you just said that you need to acquire Soul Ring to break through your cultivation level?"
She paused, her eyes fixed on Lin Mo, and asked, word by word, "But... you've broken through to the Seven-Ring Soul Sage realm?"
Even Qian Renxue herself realized how absurd it was to ask such a question.
How old is Lin Mo?
Eighteen years old.
An eighteen-year-old Soul Saint?
Even looking at the entire history of the Douluo Continent, such a record is absolutely unprecedented.
Lin Mo nodded, his expression remaining calm.
"Yes, I broke through a while ago. A few days ago, I went to the Star Dou Great Forest with my grandfather and teacher and got my Seventh Soul Ring."
"You got it?"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin couldn't help but speak up, "Not long ago, Old Ye and Old Poison took you away from Heaven Dou City to help you hunt for your Seventh Soul Ring?"
His gaze unconsciously drifted to Dugu Bo, as if trying to confirm something from the other's face.
Dugu Bo chuckled, stroking his beard with a hint of sarcasm. "That's right, it's for this very reason."
My son was lucky; he found a suitable Soul Beast. At least the trip wasn't in vain.
Ning Fengzhi let out a long breath, his expression extremely complicated. "Heroes emerge from among the young... truly, heroes emerge from among the young."
He turned to look at his daughter, Ning Rongrong, who was sitting beside him.
Ning Rongrong was also stunned at this moment, her big eyes staring blankly at Lin Mo, her small mouth slightly open, but she couldn't make a sound.
Not long ago, she was still basking in her pride at breaking through to the Soul King realm.
Soul King at less than nineteen years old—that's top-tier genius anywhere.
She even secretly wondered if she had caught up with Lin Mo a little bit.
But now...
Ning Fengzhi a wry smile and shook his head, "I thought that Rongrong's breakthrough to Soul King would finally close the gap a bit."
It now appears that the gap has not only not Minimize, but has widened.
Qian Renxue, who was standing to the side, remained silent.
She lowered her head, staring at the tea swirling in her cup, her eyes somewhat unfocused.
The scene of her first meeting with Lin Mo uncontrollably flashed through her mind.
Back then in Heaven Dou City, Lin Mo was still Quasi-Soul Ancestor who hadn't yet obtained Soul Ring, while she was already Five-Ring Soul King.
They later met for the second time in the Star Dou Great Forest; Lin Mo Quasi-Soul King, and she was Quasi-Soul Emperor.
Later, in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, Lin Mo broke through all the way to the Six-Ring Soul Emperor, matching her cultivation level, only slightly inferior in Soul Power Level.
At that time, although Qian Renxue was surprised, she still had the confidence to continue leading.
She is the young master of the Spirit Hall, Innate Level 20 Soul Power, exceptional talent, and the resource support of the Spirit Hall.
Even though her infiltration delayed her prime training time, she firmly believed that she would not fall behind.
But now...
Qian Renxue's knuckles, which were gripping the teacup, turned slightly white.
Level 69.
This is her current Soul Power Level.
Lin Mo, however, had already crossed that threshold before him.
An eighteen-year-old Soul Saint!
Qian Renxue closed her eyes, Sheer Force suppressing the surging emotions in her heart.
When he opened his eyes again, his face had regained its gentle and refined expression.
But a trace of loneliness still lingered deep in her eyes.
Dugu Bo sat to the side, watching the others' expressions, his heart already bursting with joy.
The old man tried to appear serious, but the slight upturn at the corners of his mouth betrayed his true feelings.
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan didn't react much; they already knew, and the shock they were supposed to feel had already passed.
After a long while, Ning Fengzhi finally composed himself.
He looked at Lin Mo with a complicated expression. "Young friend Lin Mo, I have a request, which may be a bit presumptuous, but I would like to see your current Martial Soul."
There was no malice intended; it was simply out of goodwill.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes immediately focused on Lin Mo, their eyes filled with anticipation.