Summoned by the Pope

"I really didn't expect those two Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall to be so useless. If they were even remotely capable, they would have killed that Tang San long ago. Sigh..."

Back in the group, Ice Empress huffed and puffed out her complaints in the carriage. Her delicate and lovely face, combined with her puffed-up cheeks from her anger, was truly adorable.

"Senior, there's no need for that. This operation wasn't entirely fruitless. At least we learned that Tang San has indeed been protected by someone all along, and we've also gained some understanding of Tang Hao's strength, haven't we?"

After comforting the still sulking Ice Empress, Yu Tianshuang said this.

"No, Tianshuang, you're wrong. What you saw was absolutely not Tang Hao's true strength. His power is terrifying, far beyond what he just displayed. If I hadn't gone over there, even in a three-on-one situation, Tang Hao could have killed you all. This is not an exaggeration. I once fought Qian Daoliu, and that feeling of powerlessness is unforgettable. The previous Pope, Qian Xunji, also possessed a god-level martial Martial Soul that surpassed all top-tier Martial Soul — the Six-Winged Angel. At that time, Tang Hao had only just broken through to the Titled Douluo level, yet he was able to fight three against one, severely injuring Qian Xunji and causing his death. So, Tianshuang, never underestimate Tang Hao, or Tang San, who also possesses Twin Martial Souls."

Hearing his grandfather's words, Yu Tianshuang fell into deep thought, but then he felt relieved. Why should I care about Tang Hao? As long as I defeat him, seriously injure him, or kill him fair and square in the competition, what can Tang Hao do even if he is incredibly powerful? Can he really kill me in Spirit City?

After understanding everything, Yu Tianshuang's eyes burned with excitement, and she began to eagerly anticipate the upcoming finals.

As the Heaven Dou Empire's participating team slowly entered Spirit City, Yu Tianshuang couldn't help but curiously examine this city that possessed the strongest power on the continent.

In the rest area of Skywater Academy Team in Spirit City, Shui Xinrou, the team leader, anxiously convened a meeting with the team members.

"Sigh, tomorrow is the first round of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament finals. Our team's situation is not optimistic. Everyone must go all out, but don't put too much pressure on yourselves, after all, we have limited personnel."

Seeing Shui Xinrou Xinrou's worried face, Yu Tianshuang comforted her, "Teacher, don't worry. You know my strength. I will definitely protect Lingling, Rongrong, and Hairou."

"Oh, that's not what I'm worried about. We're second in the region. Even if we lose all our matches in the first round or forfeit, we'll still get a bye and advance to the finals. What I'm worried about is the finals. Before the finals are the individual battles, and if Bing'er and the others can't get back before the individual battles, Tianshuang, you're the only Battle Soul Master who can participate. Rongrong and the others are all Auxiliary System, so..."

Shui Xinrou, filled with worry, hesitated to speak. Although she knew just how terrifying her disciple's strength was, could he really win against a seven-person gauntlet all by himself? It was also her fault for not choosing a few substitutes this time, which had led to this tense situation.

Seeing her teacher's expression, Yu Tianshuang immediately understood. Looking at the others around her, whose brows were also furrowed, she said in a relaxed tone, "Teacher, everyone, don't worry. I believe Senior Sister Bing'er and the others will definitely be able to return to our team before the individual battle. And I believe in myself, and please believe in me too."

Looking at the confident Yu Tianshuang, the others were also encouraged by his confidence and secretly cheered themselves on.

"Tomorrow we'll be facing Nightshade Academy. According to the information the teacher provided, they're not very strong, so there's no need to worry."

Back in his room, Yu Tianshuang was analyzing the situation when a dark figure appeared at his doorway.

Seeing the dark figure that had silently entered her room, and noticing his pale face and tattoo, Yu Tianshuang knew that the person was none other than the Spirit Hall elder, Titled Douluo- level powerhouse, Ghost Douluo, Gui Mei.

After transforming into human form, the Gui Mei carefully examined the young man before him who was favored by His Holiness the Pope. It must be said that he was very calm in the face of an unknown powerful figure intruding. The Gui Mei secretly admired him.

"Yu Tianshuang, His Holiness the Pope requests your presence."

Looking up at the figure above, whose delicate chin was propped up by a slender hand, whose long legs were crossed, and whose expression was both relaxed and Charm, Yu Tianshuang found it hard to believe that this excessively beautiful young woman was actually Bibi Dong, the Pope and supreme leader of the Spirit Hall, the strongest force on the continent?

Bibi Dong's narrow, piercing eyes casually glanced at the young man below, and seeing the astonished look on his face, she couldn't help but feel a little smug.

She didn't say anything, but just stared at him with considerable interest.

Recovering from her shock, Yu Tianshuang caught a glimpse of a teasing glint in Bibi Dong's Charm eyes. She quickly mustered her spirits and asked, "I wonder what purpose Pope Holiness has summoned me here so late at night?"

After waiting for a while, seeing that Bibi Dong did not respond to him, he was a little confused and looked at her again.

Bibi Dong, her eyes still Charm, parted her sensual red lips slightly and uttered a few words: "Guess?"

The voice was so Charm that Yu Tianshuang couldn't resist it and could only lower her head and remain silent.

Seeing that the young man below was indeed easily amused, Bibi Dong had no choice but to sit up from her lazy posture. She said seriously, "Your Skywater Academy Team currently only has 4 people, and 3 of them are Auxiliary System Soul Master. You are the only Battle Soul Master. Although the competition rules stipulate that participating academies cannot change their members midway, students who have already registered cannot change their academies at the last minute. I think you should join the Spirit Hall now and join the Spirit Hall Team."

Completely different from her previous Charm voice, Bibi Dong, now sitting upright, suddenly changed her aura. When Yu Tianshuang looked at her, she exuded the majesty and imposing presence of a Pope who reigns supreme.

At this moment, Bibi Dong's voice carried an undeniable authority; it was less a discussion with Yu Tianshuang and more an order to him.

Without even thinking, he replied, "Since His Holiness the Pope said that students who have already participated can temporarily join other academies, then why can't students from the Spirit Hall temporarily join our Skywater Academy?"

"Oh? I didn't expect you to dare think like that. That really surprises me. Fine, I can arrange for students from the Spirit Hall to temporarily join your Skywater Academy, but I don't know if you can afford the price."

Unexpectedly, the boy below was no longer as embarrassed as before in her current state, and even wanted her Spirit Hall students to join them. This young man had fully aroused her curiosity.