Qian Daoliu and the others were summoned to the Pope's Palace.
Everyone from the Worship Hall and Elder Hall was present, without a single exception. There was even one extra person.
"Brother Gu Yuan, everyone is here. This is Hu Liena, my disciple."
Bibi Dong briefly explained the situation.
Gu Yuan looked at the little girl among the crowd.
She was not yet ten, with somewhat alluring features and an innate charm in her very bones.
"Your disciple? She does have potential."
Information about Hu Liena became clear in his mind, and his expression turned slightly odd.
Another girl whose prospects had been held back by the son of destiny.
Without that setback, Hu Liena's future achievements certainly would not have been low.
She would even have had a chance to become a god.
But now that he was in Spirit Hall, Hu Liena naturally would not follow her predetermined fate.
That little scumbag Tang San had already appeared. Those key figures from the original story should appear one after another as well, all ahead of time.
More outrageous maneuvering by the Douluo Heavenly Dao.
Hu Liena was cautiously observing Gu Yuan.
Although she was very timid, the fervor in her eyes was almost spilling over.
That gaze was all too familiar, just like Qian Daoliu's and the others'.
Another fanatical believer!
So this is Lord Gu, the one I will believe in all my life!
Hu Liena's heart fluttered.
After taking her as a disciple, her teacher had often spoken about Lord Gu.
This had filled her heart with intense admiration.
After all, who would not like such a powerful, all-capable expert?
And under her teacher's guidance, Lord Gu was now her faith.
Lord Gu is looking at me. Will he ask me anything?
Hu Liena's mind raced, nervous yet expectant.
Gu Yuan inwardly shook his head. That sort of gaze was far too familiar.
It seemed Bibi Dong had done a fine job of training Hu Liena.
He just did not know how many people in Spirit Hall were his fanatical believers.
Bibi Dong must have done quite a lot during her years in Spirit Hall.
Qian Daoliu and the others stood below, waiting for Gu Yuan to speak.
"Since everyone is here, I will now impart to you the basic cultivation method of the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds."
"If you wish to follow me into the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds, this is something you must learn."
"There is also information about the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds that you must all understand thoroughly."
As his words fell, specks of golden light descended within the hall, and information about the cultivation art entered everyone's mind.
The group stood there with their eyes closed, working hard to digest the information in their minds.
Several minutes later, Bibi Dong was the first to open her eyes.
"Brother Gu Yuan, the Myriad Spirits Art is so powerful."
It was unbelievable. This cultivation art could support their cultivation all the way to the Mahayana Stage.
And at the Foundation Establishment Stage, even a God King would have to kneel.
At the ninth layer of body tempering, they could defeat even an ordinary First-Level God.
The cultivation arts of the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds were truly formidable.
It also made her realize that, to the experts of the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds, her current cultivation really made her an ant among ants.
An expert at the very pinnacle of the Douluo Continent would be nothing but an ant upon entering the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds?
If anyone said that aloud, probably no one would believe it.
Or rather, they would be unwilling to believe it.
Gu Yuan nodded and said, "Cultivate diligently. Once you cultivate the first level of the art to great perfection, you will reach the ninth layer of body tempering."
"If you convert all your Soul Power into Spiritual Power, you should reach the seventh layer of body tempering. Dealing with ordinary divine officers will be no problem."
"The jade pendant improved your aptitude long ago, giving you an innate Dao physique, the physique best suited for immortal cultivation."
Bibi Dong nodded repeatedly.
So the jade pendant had that function too?
The innate Dao physique was a top-tier cultivation physique in the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds.
With such a physique, cultivating yielded twice the results for half the effort.
It could be said that Gu Yuan had given her better conditions than anyone else and had already tempered her foundation.
"Thank you, Brother Gu Yuan."
Unable to hold back, Bibi Dong threw herself into Gu Yuan's arms, closed her eyes, and nuzzled his neck.
Ah Yin felt somewhat awkward watching from the side.
But she did not dare say much.
This was the Pope, after all, and her relationship with Senior was far from ordinary.
This so-called brother wouldn't happen to be her sweetheart, would he?
Ah Yin muttered inwardly. Even a strong woman like the Pope was calling him "brother" in such a sweet, delicate voice. It took no thought to know what was going on.
Gu Yuan stroked her hair and chuckled. "Hu Liena is a good child. Teach her well. You can appoint her as Spirit Hall's Saintess."
Hu Liena had been the Saintess in the original story.
But she had not become the Saintess immediately upon joining Spirit Hall.
She had only become the Saintess at around eighteen, after displaying outstanding talent.
Bringing that forward by a few years now should be of little consequence.
In any case, the Douluo Heavenly Dao could not possibly come crying to him over such a trivial matter.
"Mm-hmm~"
Bibi Dong agreed readily, then opened her eyes and glanced at Ah Yin.
This woman's cultivation was not particularly high, yet Brother Gu Yuan had given her the status of a full elder.
Could Brother Gu Yuan like this type?
How aggravating.
How can I keep Brother Gu Yuan in Spirit Hall forever, so he never goes out attracting bees and butterflies?
Tie him up?
That probably wouldn't work.
Persuade him?
He wouldn't necessarily listen.
I need to think of a good method.
At the very least, I can't let some wild woman from outside steal my place.
Brother Gu Yuan's first woman must be me!
Bibi Dong pondered inwardly, while Ah Yin inexplicably shivered.
It felt as though something bad had set its sights on her.
But she looked left and right and found nothing wrong.
The worshippers and elders were all still digesting the information about the Myriad Spirits Art.
Could it be Pope Bibi Dong?
She stole a glance at Bibi Dong, only to meet her eyes. At once, she wanted to cry but had no tears.
I'm done for. It really does seem the Pope has marked me.
Is she worried I'll steal Senior?
Oh, please. How could someone like me dare harbor thoughts about an existence on Senior's level?
Should I find an opportunity to explain things to the Pope?
Ah Yin felt despondent.
Joining Spirit Hall was a good thing, but it seemed a little different from what she had imagined.
Qian Daoliu and the others took a little longer to finish digesting the information.
Upon awakening, they knelt on the floor one after another.
"Thank you for bestowing this art upon us, Lord Gu!"
Merely reading the description was enough for them to understand the power of the Myriad Spirits Art.
They only needed to cultivate normally, and perhaps in a dozen years or so, they would possess the strength to fight divine officers.
Those with slightly better talent might even reach Foundation Establishment within ten years. That was power that would make even a God King kneel and sing of his surrender!
As for the realms beyond that?
They did not even dare imagine them.
"It seems you have all comprehended it. Your next task is to gain an initial grasp of the Myriad Spirits Art."
"Stay here and strive to accomplish that within three days, officially setting foot on the path of cultivation."
Gu Yuan explained what they needed to do next.
At the same time, he took out the information about the myriad worlds that he had compiled.
"This is general information about the Myriad Heavens and myriad worlds. It will give you a better understanding of the myriad worlds. Everyone must memorize its contents."
The jade slip flew into Qian Daoliu's hand.
Qian Daoliu respectfully acknowledged the instruction, planning to place the information within the Myriad Worlds Organization so that all its members could consult it at any time.