Yang Potian quickly gathered his grandfather Yang Wudi, father Yang Zhentian, maternal grandfather Niu Gao, and Dugu Bo together to prepare for their arrival.
Dugu Bo was a little puzzled. " Little Monster, what's the matter that's so urgent that you had to gather all of us together?"
Since the battle with the Clear Sky Twin Stars, Dugu Bo has been busy with secluded cultivation and rarely comes out unless there's something important. Even when the Elemental Academy came last time, he was somewhat reluctant and didn't say a word the whole time. Now, he's been called out again right after his seclusion, and he's speechless: I just wanted to avoid seclusion, why is there so much trouble?
Yang Podi shook his head. "A master has arrived. If there is a battle this time, your understanding of Martial Soul will improve."
The four of them were somewhat puzzled. There must be very few experts in the world who could be valued by Yang Podi, and according to him, this expert had probably already mastered the use of Martial Soul and Soul Power to the extreme.
Just then, a figure flashed in the distance, and four figures appeared. Two of them were familiar: Chrysanthemum Douluo in golden armor and Ghost Douluo in black.
There was also a young woman, very beautiful, especially her captivating peach blossom eyes, which were exceptionally alluring. This should be Hu Liena, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, whom we met Soul Master Tournament years ago.
Unexpectedly, both Saintess Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo walked behind, while a blond middle-aged man was in front.
The middle-aged man appeared to be only in his thirties or forties, with handsome features and a faint smile on his face. His calm and serene demeanor was very comforting. He was tall but not muscular, wearing a simple gray robe, his long, golden hair neatly combed and draped behind his head. Despite his simple attire, he exuded an aura of holiness and solemnity, inspiring a sense of awe in ordinary people.
As the four of them entered Heavenly Pursuit Academy, Yang Podi bowed slightly to the man and said, "This junior greets Angel Douluo. Welcome Angel Douluo, to my Heavenly Pursuit Academy."
Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi and his companions were greatly shocked. They never expected that the seemingly ordinary middle-aged man in front of them was actually the legendary Angel Douluo Qian Daoliu, also known as one of the Two Mountains of the Soul Master World, and one of the strongest people in the world.
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "You are too kind, young friend. I never imagined that the Soul Master World would produce so many talented people. It is truly a cause for celebration that a prodigy like you has emerged."
Yang Podi smiled and said, "I'm just a junior. How can I compare to Angel Douluo, who roams the world and dominates the entire Soul Master World?"
After Yang Podi finished speaking, he invited the four people to take their seats, especially Qian Daoliu, who sat directly opposite him.
Qian Daoliu didn't seem to care and simply sat down. The three people behind him followed suit, but they all looked a little apprehensive, clearly indicating that Qian Daoliu was putting immense pressure on them.
Yang Podi simply waved his hand, and four cups of tea appeared before the four. "This tea is brewed with water from the snow caves of Mount Aermo, a rare find indeed. Please, seniors, taste it."
Qian Daoliu didn't mind, picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Good water, good tea. This tea probably used a lot of spiritual herbs; it's top-grade for Soul Master."
Yang Podi shook his head slightly. "It's just a cup of tea, Angel Douluo, I'm glad you like it."
"May I ask what brings the Angel Douluo to my Heavenly Pursuit Academy this time?"
Qian Daoliu down his teacup and said softly, "I've come here mainly to discuss a few things with you, young friend."
"Please enlighten me, senior."
Qian Daoliu spoke calmly, "My Spirit Hall is willing to form a marriage alliance with your Heavenly Pursuit Academy. This is Hu Liena, the Holy Maiden of my Spirit Hall, and also the first successor to the next Pope of the Spirit Hall. If the two of you were to become husband and wife, it would be of great benefit to both of you."
Yang Podi's expression changed slightly, but he shook his head lightly. "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I am about to get married and have no intention of taking a concubine for the time being. I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you."
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu's expression didn't change, but Hu Liena's face turned deathly pale. Hu Liena was, after all, a Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall; how could she possibly become someone's concubine?
Qian Daoliu seemed unconcerned about the matter. "Young friend, don't you need to reconsider? If you are inclined to remarry, our Spirit Hall has quite a few talented and beautiful women available for you to choose from."
Yang Podi shook his head. "Of all the waters in the world, I only need a sip. My heart already belongs to someone else, so I won't trouble you, senior."
Qian Daoliu's expression seemed to turn slightly serious. "This matter concerns the cooperative relationship between our two families. Shouldn't you consider it carefully, young friend?"
Yang Podi narrowed his eyes slightly. "I've heard that after losing your wife, you fell in love with another woman and never remarried for her sake. I'm merely following your example."
Qian Daoliu's usually impassive expression seemed to change slightly. "Young friend, you seem to know quite a lot. Could it be that you've also been to Sea God Island?"
"Thank you for your praise, senior. I was also fortunate enough to visit Seagod Island. Seagod Douluo Poseidon is indeed a peerless figure, a rare talent in the world. It's a pity that she and you were not destined to meet."
Qian Daoliu shook his head slightly. "I didn't expect you to have been to Sea God Island. How is Bo Saixi doing now?"
"Since you have such a wish in mind, why don't you go to Sea God Island yourself?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu fell silent, a rare glint appearing in his eyes. However, he ultimately couldn't help but sigh, "Time flies. I can't believe fifty years have passed in the blink of an eye. Young friend, since you've been to Sea God Island, your strength must have been cultivated Sea God Island, right? What trials did you undergo? Was it the Sea God Nine Trials?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, senior. I only witnessed the Red Level Assessment; I did not obtain the Sea God's inheritance."
Qian Daoliu suddenly became serious. "Young friend, I came to the Heavenly Pursuit Academy this time only to confirm your attitude towards my Spirit Hall. Please tell me the truth."
Yang Podi also became serious at this moment. "Senior, the reason why our Heavenly Pursuit Academy moved away from Heaven Dou City is that we do not want to interfere in the conflict between the Spirit Hall and the Upper Three Sects, nor do we want to interfere in all the affairs of the Spirit Hall. The Pope should be quite clear about this."
Qian Daoliu's tone turned cold. "That may be true, but with your strength, young friend, if you only want to remain neutral, you might end up being besieged by various forces, and in the end, you'll be pleasing neither side."
"Furthermore, no force would tolerate someone with your strength sitting on the sidelines and watching the tigers fight. It could very well turn into a battle between the snipe and the clam, with you playing the fisherman."
Yang Podi simply said coldly, "There's no such thing as a fisherman or not. Everyone at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy is my family. Whether it's the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect, or even the two great empires, none of these have anything to do with us. Besides, even if I really wanted to be this fisherman, doesn't the Spirit Hall still have you, senior, to oversee things?"
"That being said, with your talent, even I would be tempted to nip this threat in the bud."
"That's interesting. I'm just a threat now, which is better than becoming a mortal enemy."
After they finished speaking, they both fell silent.
Qian Daoliu was also very surprised. He had already tried to overestimate Yang Podi, but after meeting Yang Podi in person, he realized that he had underestimated Yang Podi.
In Qian Daoliu's eyes, Yang Podi's Soul Power was extremely pure and exceptionally profound, completely unlike someone who had just broken through to Level 98. It was even comparable to Tang Chen back then, making him wonder whether Yang Podi was level Level 98 or Level 99.
Yang Podi was also extremely surprised when he saw Qian Daoliu. Qian Daoliu was known as the weakest of the three peerless Douluo. At least he had been defeated by Poseidon and Tang Chen in succession. But now, looking at Qian Daoliu's strength, his whole body was perfectly integrated and returned to its original state. He was no weaker than Poseidon, the Sea God Douluo of Sea God Island. In some ways, he was even stronger than Poseidon.
Moreover, Qian Daoliu already possessed a trace of divinity at this moment, and was probably no longer a simple Level 99 Limit Douluo. He should be considered Demigod, and might even be able to use a trace of Angel Divine Power.
Especially since Qian Daoliu is known as Invincible in the Sky. With the extreme speed of Six-Winged Angel, he should at least be able to remain undefeated against Bo Saixi and Tang Chen by relying on the sky and his Extreme Speed. But he still lost to these two. Did he go to the sea to fight Bo Saixi? Or go to the land to compete with Tang Chen in strength? That would be really interesting.
The others remained silent throughout. This level of conversation was not something they could interrupt. Both Qian Daoliu and Yang Podi could easily overwhelm them in terms of strength.
Yang Podi took a slight breath. "Senior, everything in this world is based on strength. With my current strength, even if I really wanted to sit back and watch the tigers fight, who in the world could do anything to me?"
Qian Daoliu coldly asked, "What do you mean by that? Do you think you're Invincible Under Heaven?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "This junior is far from Invincible Under Heaven, but I would like to learn a few moves from you, senior, and ask you to judge whether our Heavenly Pursuit Academy truly has the strength to remain neutral."
Qian Daoliu was not angry at all; instead, he laughed and said, "Very well. It has been fifty years since I last fought anyone. I would like to see the strength of you, a junior."
As soon as Qian Daoliu finished speaking, the entire room seemed to become unusually tense. Yang Podi and Qian Daoliu's eyes met, as if they were engaged in an invisible confrontation.
As for the people around them, they felt extremely oppressed, as if they were being suffocated by the pressure. In their eyes, although Yang Podi and Qian Daoliu's appearance and Soul Power had not changed, they seemed to be facing an unparalleled Ferocious Beast.
Yang Podi suddenly interrupted their heated exchange, "Senior, this is the interior of my Heavenly Pursuit Academy. It's not appropriate to spar here. Why don't we fight in the heavens instead?"
Everyone around was surprised to hear this, because the sky was Qian Daoliu's home ground, and Yang Podi actually dared to invite Qian Daoliu to fight in the sky.
Qian Daoliu's expression changed slightly. "Young friend, do you know my nickname Invincible in the Sky '? You actually have the confidence to fight me in the heavens?"
Yang Podi ignored Qian Daoliu's words and slowly left the room, heading outside. Qian Daoliu also glanced at the people around him and left the room as well.
Seeing this, the others also left the room. Such a battle between Peerless Douluo was a rare sight. Whether it was combat skills or the use of Soul Power, even learning just a little bit would lead to a huge improvement.
After Yang Podi left the room, a pair of wings sprouted from his back. These were his External Soul Bone, the Tiger Eagle Wings. After so many years of improvement, the Tiger Eagle Wings had reached an age of 95,000 years. Unfortunately, the improvement was getting slower and slower. It would probably take a lot of effort to break through the final limit and reach 100,000 years.
Yang Podi flapped his wings and arrived at an altitude of ten thousand meters. This place was far from the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, so the battle should not affect him.
Six golden wings appeared behind Qian Daoliu, their light flowing and almost lifelike. Then, Qian Daoliu flapped his wings and flew swiftly into the sky, his speed far surpassing that of the Bai He.
Qian Daoliu flew to a distance of 100 meters from Yang Podi, and looking at Yang Podi's wings, he couldn't help but nod. "Young friend, you have such a powerful External Soul Bone. No wonder you dare to fight me in the heavens."
Yang Podi simply said, "Senior, you flatter me. The Six-Winged Angel is a rare divine-level Martial Soul, and in terms of Martial Soul quality, it can be called the best in the world. Senior's strength is truly unfathomable."