The team had already been established. Next came actual combat training, striving to pass the Second Trial before the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament began. If that could be achieved, then even with the schedule fully packed, there would only be ten months left.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan were currently participating in the First Trial, but Qian Renyue, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Na'er were not idle either. The four of them arrived at the Pope's Hall to receive guidance from Bibi Dong.
When the four entered the Pope's Hall, aside from Pope Bibi Dong seated at the highest position and Elder Ju Douluo standing to the side, there was also a young and beautiful woman present.
"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope." The four respectfully bowed to Pope Bibi Dong.
"No need for formalities. Good children, all of you come over." Bibi Dong revealed a gentle smile.
"Elder Ju." Qian Renyue, Ning Rongrong, and the others stepped forward and slightly bowed to Ju Douluo to express their respect.
"Saintess." Elder Ju slightly inclined his body toward Qian Renyue.
"May I ask who this senior is?" Qian Renyue asked in confusion. She had grown up in Spirit Hall since childhood, yet she seemed to have never seen this person before. Someone who could stand here and speak with her beautiful mother clearly held a position of no low status.
"This is Vice Dean Beina of the Spirit Hall Academy, Elder Beina. Her martial soul is the Windwing Butterfly, a Level 91 Titled Douluo. She is the vice dean of the Spirit Hall Academy." Bibi Dong introduced the woman standing beside her to everyone.
"Greetings, Elder Beina." Qian Renyue slightly bowed toward Beina. The other three followed Qian Renyue's example and also bowed to Beina to show respect.
Once one became a Titled Douluo, they could enter the Elders' Hall. Since Qian Renyue and Ning Rongrong had not joined the Spirit Hall Academy, they addressed her as Elder Beina rather than Dean.
"Elder Beina is already a Titled Douluo just as vice dean. Wouldn't the dean be even more impressive? Who is the dean?" Qian Renyue asked curiously. At the same time, she could not help but sigh inwardly—Spirit Hall truly lived up to its name. In her previous life, when reading novels and comics, she had never heard of a Spirit Hall vice dean or a Titled Douluo named Beina.
"That would naturally be your mother—me." Bibi Dong looked at Qian Renyue's blank expression with amusement and could not help but laugh.
"Ah? Beautiful Mama, you're this amazing? If I'd known you were the dean of the Spirit Hall Academy, I would've joined long ago! How annoying!" Qian Renyue clenched her small fists. A miscalculation. If she'd known Bibi Dong was the dean, why would she have gone to Shrek? She should have stayed at Spirit Hall Academy—close at hand was better than far away.
Bibi Dong seemed to see through what Qian Renyue was thinking. She shook her head helplessly and continued introducing:
"Elder Beina previously stayed at the academy teaching and nurturing students due to certain reasons, dedicating herself to martial soul theory research. Because of this, her cultivation was delayed, and her soul power stagnated for many years. This time, after consuming an herb that Yue'er brought back, she successfully broke through the bottleneck that had constrained her for many years. She came this time mainly to repay you."
"Elder Beina, you're too polite. Being able to obtain the herb was mainly thanks to Mama and Elder Ju developing the method of poison pills. If thanks are to be given, it wouldn't be my turn." Qian Renyue quickly waved her hands.
"Your Highness is too modest. I know everything." Beina had been saved by Bibi Dong long ago and brought to Spirit Hall. One could say that Bibi Dong had given her a second life. Now that she could repay Bibi Dong, Beina was very willing to accept the invitation to help Bibi Dong's daughter.
"It's fine, Yue'er. Elder Beina is extremely knowledgeable and has a thorough grasp of theory. This time, as you participate in the Second Trial, she should be able to help you a great deal." Bibi Dong explained to Qian Renyue.
"In that case, Yue'er once again thanks Elder Beina on behalf of the other members of the Empire's Blade." Qian Renyue bowed deeply to Beina to express her gratitude.
"Thank you, Elder Beina." The others also hurriedly expressed their thanks.
"No need to be polite, children. Can you tell me your current soul power levels and abilities? That way, I can help you see how best to cooperate with one another."
"I'll go first." Qian Renyue stepped forward, releasing her Angel martial soul. Five black and one red soul ring appeared around her."Martial soul: Healing Angel. Level 62 Healing-type Soul Emperor."
Ignoring Beina's astonishment, Qian Renyue retracted the Angel martial soul and released her Dragon Chant Divine Sword martial soul. A red soul ring slowly rose from beneath her feet. She continued:
"Martial soul: Dragon Chant Divine Sword. During this period, with my master's help, I've created nine original sword techniques."
Even Bibi Dong was somewhat shocked by Qian Renyue's progress and asked incredulously, "Didn't you only go for less than a month? You already created nine sword techniques?"
"Yes. On the first day of sparring with my master, he pointed out many problems I had. After that, I had an epiphany and went into seclusion for half a month. On the foundation of my first soul skill, I created nine sword techniques, making up for the lack of attack skills of my second martial soul due to the absence of soul skills." Qian Renyue introduced proudly to Bibi Dong, practically needing only a tail behind her to wag.
"Heavens… No wonder I always hear that you and Ning Rongrong often go to our Spirit Hall Academy to bully Hu Liena and the other two. I didn't quite believe it before, but seeing it with my own eyes now—truly, heroes come forth in youth." Although Beina was shocked by Qian Renyue's two hundred-thousand-year soul rings, she tactfully refrained from asking further.
"Ning Rongrong, martial soul Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda, Level 53 Auxiliary-type Tool Soul King." Ning Rongrong also stepped forward, with two purple and three black soul rings flashing around her.
"Dugu Yan, martial soul Jade Phosphor Flood Dragon, Level 52 Control-type Battle Soul King." Dugu Yan flicked her hair, stepped forward as well, and released her martial soul. Two yellow, one purple, and two black soul rings interwove around her.
"Na'er, martial soul Silver Dragon Spear, Level 61 Strong Attack-type Battle Soul Emperor." Na'er also stepped forward, a little shy, releasing her martial soul. A silver spear appeared in her hand, with six black soul rings set around the spear, making it look extremely dangerous.
At this moment, Beina was already so shocked that her mouth could not close. "Genius" seemed insufficient to describe the group of children before her. Even the seemingly most ordinary Dugu Yan possessed a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring. They were clearly so young, yet their soul power was not inferior to Spirit Hall Academy's Golden Generation at all. There were even two Soul Emperors not yet fifteen years old.
"Mama, Elder Beina, the current situation is this: Hu Liena and the other two are still undergoing the First Trial. Every day, they can only spare at most two hours to cooperate with us in actual combat. Our plan is to pass the Second Trial before the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament begins, so time is still quite tight."
After hearing Qian Renyue's words, Bibi Dong lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then raised it and asked, "Does your Second Trial specify which Titled Douluo you must fight against, or their level?"
"No. But we still want to challenge the limit, because the strength of the opponent we challenge determines the rewards we'll receive after passing the assessment." Qian Renyue replied.
"Do you have someone in mind to challenge?" Bibi Dong asked.
Qian Renyue and the others exchanged glances and answered simultaneously, "We want to challenge the Seventh Worship—Demon Subduing Douluo."
"Are you certain?" Bibi Dong asked in disbelief. Beina and Yue Guan were also surprised—especially Yue Guan, who had originally thought the Saintess would choose him.
"Certain." The four nodded.
"In that case, Yue Guan and I will accompany you in actual combat training every day. Beina will point out your shortcomings and conduct targeted training. Do your best, children." Bibi Dong stood up and said to them.
"Yes!" The four answered in unison, firm and resolute.
"Tomorrow morning, gather at the training ground. Don't be late." After saying that, Bibi Dong sent them away, telling them to rest well and prepare properly.
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