Elder Hall, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing reappeared before Qian Daoliu.
For half a year, they fought against the angel projections, which allowed Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing to witness many techniques that ordinary Soul Skill could not achieve.
Upon entering the Elder Hall, Xiao Yan's gaze involuntarily fell upon the enormous Angel God statue in the center.
If he wasn't mistaken, the place where he and Zhu Zhuqing had been cultivating for the past six months was probably...
"They're out?"
Qian Daoliu's voice suddenly rang out, bringing Xiao Yan back to his senses.
Xiao Yan glanced at the old man beside him, bowed respectfully, and said:
Thank you, senior.
"You don't need to thank me." Qian Daoliu's voice rang out. He turned around, his piercing gaze falling on Xiao Yan, and said calmly:
"It was Xue'er who secured this opportunity for you. If you really want to thank someone, thank that girl."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly upon hearing this, but he understood that even with a token, no one would be allowed to enter such a place so easily.
Therefore, even if it were Qian Renxue, Xiao Yan didn't think it would be of any use without the old man's consent.
"When I asked for your name, you said you would tell me after I returned safely. I don't know your name."
Qian Daoliu looked at Xiao Yan's respectful demeanor, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Although he no longer valued these formalities, it revealed one thing: the young man in front of him was someone who knew how to behave and was polite.
In that case, at least the other party will understand everything Xue'er has done.
In the future, he will surely become Xue'er's right-hand man.
"Hehe, I am Qian Daoliu, and I now Great Enshrined Elder Hall. You may all leave now."
Qian Daoliu's voice rang in Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's ears.
Seeing that the other party had no intention of continuing to speak, Xiao Yan understood their thoughts and tactfully led Zhu Zhuqing away from the Elder Hall.
There is only one month left until the annual grand competition mentioned by the Spirit Hall.
The entire Spirit City has gradually become lively because of this matter.
After all, Spirit City is the headquarters of the entire Spirit Hall, and most of the people who live here are loyal to the Spirit Hall.
The details of this competition, announced by the Spirit Hall, also mean that the final winner will be the leader of the Spirit Hall's younger generation.
Therefore, whether it's proactive or reactive, whether it's simply a desire to compete against stronger opponents or a wish to distinguish oneself in this grand competition.
In fact, with the involvement of various forces, it had already gradually evolved into a competition among the major forces within the Spirit Hall.
The achievements of the younger generation will inevitably influence the discourse power of various factions within the Spirit Hall for decades to come.
When Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing walked out of the Spirit Hall headquarters, the entire Spirit City looked extremely lively.
"Come to think of it, we haven't really explored Spirit City properly yet."
Xiao Yan then looked at Zhu Zhuqing beside him.
Under Elder She's guidance, the two arrived in Spirit City, visited the Pope, and then went directly into the Spirit Hall Academy.
He spent all his days cultivating, and then he immersed himself in arduous training, going to the Battle Through the Heavens World to practice Dou Technique.
On the contrary, Zhu Zhuqing stayed by his side the whole time without ever complaining.
This made Xiao Yan feel even more indebted.
As expected, upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Zhu Zhuqing's face showed a hint of interest.
"Let's go. There's still a month until the competition, so let's take this time to rest."
Xiao Yan took the lead and walked ahead, showing Zhu Zhuqing around Spirit City.
The scale of Spirit City is enormous. Even excluding the core headquarters of the Spirit Hall, the size of its outer city far exceeds that of Heaven Dou City, which Xiao Yan visited before.
Throughout the street, Spirit Hall disciples in armor patrolled back and forth from time to time, and the aura of powerful figures could be seen sweeping by from time to time.
There is absolutely no need to worry about the safety of the entire city.
"Compared to Spirit City, even Heaven Dou City seems somewhat inferior. I wonder what the capital of the Star Luo Empire is like."
Looking at the scenery of Spirit City, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh.
" Star Luo City... is similar to Heaven Dou City, isn't it?"
Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing to the side, glanced at Xiao Yan and spoke up:
"However, the Star Luo Empire has a strong martial spirit. Even the Imperial Family family members are instilled with the idea that the winner takes all from a young age. The losers are stripped of their strength and become ordinary people."
"This led to all the major families in the Star Luo Empire following suit and encouraging their disciples to fight each other."
Therefore, what Star Luo City has the most of are various Mimicry Cultivation Environment and academies for improving strength.
A look of reminiscence appeared in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes as she took the lead and walked ahead. Xiao Yan followed behind her, listening quietly as Zhu Zhuqing spoke.
"My Zhu Family has a high compatibility with the Star Luo Imperial Family's Evil Eye White Tiger because of the Martial Soul Hell Spirit Cat, a Martial Soul soul inherited from our family. This allows us to unleash Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
Therefore, the Zhu Family held a very special position. For both families to ensure the continuation of the Imperial Family bloodline and the stability of the regime, the best course of action was naturally through marriage.
"Almost all the empresses of the Star Luo Empire throughout history came from the Zhu Family. This is both an honor and a tragedy."
Zhu Zhuqing's voice was very cold, as if she were not describing the environment in which she grew up.
"From a young age, my family instilled in me the belief that I could only survive by defeating my sister and stepping over her corpse."
"My father is a high-ranking commander of the Star Luo Empire Royal Knight Order, but my sister and I were tied to two princes when we were young."
"As a prince, even if he is defeated, he can still live a life of wealth and leisure, just like an ordinary person."
But if my sister or I become the losers, then death will be our only fate.
"I remember the first time I was assassinated was when I was seven. Or rather, it wasn't really an assassination; it was just my sister telling me that the struggle between us had begun."
"From then on, poisoning, assassination, and tit-for-tat became the only communication between us. As for my parents, they only cared about whether the Zhu Family's daughter could become the next empress."
Xiao Yan followed behind Zhu Zhuqing Zhu Zhuqing, listening to her words with a complex expression in his eyes.
Stepping forward, Xiao Yan gripped Zhu Zhuqing's hand tightly and said:
"Don't worry, no matter what happens in the future, I will always stand behind you."
He cannot change Zhu Zhuqing's past tragedy, but in the future, he can become Zhu Zhuqing's strongest shield.
Whether it's the Zhu Family or the Star Luo Empire, as long as Zhu Zhuqing is unwilling, he is willing to share the burden with the person in front of him.
Although Spirit City was prosperous, unfortunately, neither Xiao Yan nor Zhu Zhuqing were pleasure-seeking types.
Aside from occasionally going out for a stroll, the two rarely wandered around outside. Most of the time, they cultivated or rested in their own little courtyard.