Four months have passed, and the hype surrounding the competition has completely died down.
Those who are truly preparing for a competition don't constantly boast about what they're about to achieve; they don't immerse themselves in training all day, fearing they won't have enough time.
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing stepped out of the courtyard and looked at the still Frenzy cultivation atmosphere of the Spirit Hall Academy, marveling at the power of the Spirit Hall.
Most of the students selected by the Spirit Hall to enter the Spirit Hall Academy come from the lower classes, but their talents are quite good.
Therefore, apart from a very few students who enjoy this opportunity, most students understand that this is a path to change their destiny.
This has led to a martial spirit prevailing in the Martial Spirit Hall Academy, or rather, everyone craving power.
In such an atmosphere, the Spirit Hall has no shortage of promising talents and will only grow stronger.
From Xiao Yan's perspective in his previous life, the Spirit Hall now has no shortage of top-tier experts at the Titled Douluo level, and there are also younger generations like those from the Spirit Hall Academy competing with it.
Furthermore, it offered free Martial Soul awakening to ordinary civilians across the continent, winning the hearts of the people.
Xiao Yan simply couldn't understand how the two great empires could possibly resist the Spirit Hall.
Unless a legendary "god" were to intervene and personally destroy the Spirit Hall, it's probably impossible.
"Please inform them that Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing have come to pay their respects at the Elder Hall."
At the headquarters of the Spirit Hall, Xiao Yan could move freely thanks to the golden token in his hand. However, as he approached the Elder Hall Elder Hall, he still felt the profound aura emanating from it, which hindered his progress.
Therefore, Xiao Yan took out the golden token from his pocket.
The moment the golden token appeared, Xiao Yan wondered if it was just his imagination.
He felt as if the terrifying aura in the shadows had paused for a moment.
"Elder, a young man has arrived outside with your token."
Elder Hall, a middle- Elder Hall man who appeared to be around forty years old spoke calmly to an elderly man with gray hair.
As he spoke, he also observed the expression on the face of the Grand Elder in front of him.
Such a combination would be perfectly normal anywhere in the Douluo Continent, but it's abnormal here.
This is the Elder Hall of the Spirit Hall.
Or perhaps it is Worship Hall.
The elders who are qualified to enter are all at least Titled Douluo level!
Yet now, even a Titled Douluo is acting so... Xiao Xin in the face of this old man!
If this were to get out, I wonder how many people would find it laughable.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, the old man opened his eyes, his gaze bright and clear. He also sensed the presence of Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing outside the hall and nodded gently.
Seeing that the elder had agreed, the middle-aged man withdrew.
After that, he doesn't need to worry about it anymore.
"Come in."
A soft voice rang out from inside the hall, and upon hearing it, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing walked towards the hall door together.
However, as Xiao Yan lifted his foot, he immediately felt a pressure.
He glanced strangely in the direction of the main hall. Was this another one?
When he first arrived at the Spirit Hall, the Pope had tested him with his aura, and now he was doing it again...
The pressure from Titled Douluo- level being would be enough to make an ordinary person kneel down, even from a mere wisp of their aura.
However, having already witnessed the power of several Titled Douluo, Xiao Yan was now much calmer.
Since the other party wants to test us, then let them test us. Only by demonstrating our talent can we earn the respect we deserve.
Xiao Yan had already understood this principle.
He turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing beside him and saw that she was alright. Instead, she gave Xiao Yan a serene smile before the two continued walking.
"Huh?"
Inside the hall, the old man saw that Xiao Yan only paused slightly before continuing his actions, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
The pressure he exudes is different from that of ordinary Titled Douluo.
The old man turned around and glanced at the enormous golden statue behind him.
Xue'er, that girl, doesn't know what's important. Is this something you can just hand over to anyone?
Therefore, Qian Daoliu decided to see what abilities this young man, whom his granddaughter valued, actually possessed.
However, judging from their initial exchange, Xiao Yan seems to be doing quite well.
"Interesting..."
A smile appeared on Qian Daoliu's weathered face, and golden light flashed in his eyes. The next moment, an invisible pressure enveloped the entire Elder Hall.
In this way, no matter what happens inside, the outside world will be unable to investigate.
"Snort!"
A faint, cold snort echoed from the direction of the Pope's Palace, and the lurking gazes vanished.
However, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing were unaware of these barriers and the hidden gazes; they only sensed an aura of grandeur permeating the atmosphere.
The pressure they faced was terrifying!
In just over ten steps, Zhu Zhuqing's steps began to falter.
In fact, if she hadn't taken the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, which enhanced her Martial Soul talent, she probably wouldn't have even been able to cover these ten-odd steps.
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't possibly make it that far either.
However, they were still halfway to the gate of the Elder Hall.
"Call..."
Zhu Zhuqing gently patted Xiao Yan's back, then shook her head.
Reaching this point has already been her limit.
Xiao Yan understood Zhu Zhuqing's meaning; the palace gate was clearly a test from that senior.
If you can cross it, the other party will help you; if you can't, don't bring up any tokens.
Looking into Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, Xiao Yan shook his head.
Back in the Shrek Academy, a single word from me was enough for someone to immediately carry me away.
Xiao Yan will never forget.
"Don't worry, I'm here."
Xiao Yan reached out and took Zhu Zhuqing's cool little hand in his, shook his head at her, and said:
"It's just a simple test, senior, please come on!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan suddenly felt the pressure on him double, while Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, felt much more relaxed.
"Laugh!"
Cold white flames covered Xiao Yan's body, and the aura from the shadows suppressed and weakened them somewhat.
Xiao Yan held Zhu Zhuqing's hand and stepped forward again.
"Whoosh!"
As Xiao Yan drew closer to the palace gate, golden energy seemed to gradually emanate from his vision.
Majestic, magnificent, and sacred.
A terrifying pressure, as heavy as a mountain, pressed down on Xiao Yan's shoulders, making his steps much heavier.
"Laugh!"
In the golden world, a dark shadow suddenly appeared beneath Xiao Yan's feet.
The fusion of his Soul Division Martial Soul awakened him once more.
In the instant he regained consciousness, Xiao Yan felt nothing but terror.
With just a wisp of aura, he lost all his means of counterattack. Such strength is terrifying!
However, the fusion of the Soul Division Martial Soul only allowed Xiao Yan to regain his senses for a brief moment.
Then everything returned to calm.
Elder Hall, enveloped in golden light, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing vanished from their spot.
Inside the main hall, beneath the enormous Angel Statue, Qian Daoliu looked at Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing lying before him with a complex expression.
"Able to regain consciousness twice from the angel's oppressive power..."
Even with Qian Daoliu's level of cultivation, he couldn't help but show a hint of amazement.
You should know that the young man in front of him is only at the Soul Ancestor level. In Qian Daoliu's eyes, such a level is no different from an ant.
But this very boy actually withstood the pressure he himself released twice.
"No wonder Xue'er gave you this token..."
With Qian Daoliu Qian Daoliu sent the golden jade tablet from Xiao Yan's palm into his own.
"Very well, I'll lend you a hand."