Senior?
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo's faces were etched with disbelief.
They had called Chu Feng that before because his strength had completely crushed their pride.
But for Qian Renxue to call him that as well was truly baffling.
Qian Renxue was a literal god, a prominent core figure of Spirit Hall.
How could she be on such harmonious terms with a stranger, and with such a sincere attitude at that?
Hiss!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo gasped, not daring to ask any questions.
They didn't even care about their disheveled appearance anymore; they were wondering just what kind of divine being they were dealing with!
Chu Feng only smiled faintly; he understood that Qian Renxue simply wanted to disguise herself.
Although it served no practical purpose, Chu Feng was happy to accept the status and seniority of a Senior.
At least this way, he would have some reputation when he went to Spirit Hall, so he wouldn't look so pathetic.
"What are you waiting for? Let's get moving before night falls."
With a confident shout from Chu Feng, the two blockheads, Ghost and Chrysanthemum, immediately followed, while Qian Renxue stifled a laugh behind them... Meanwhile, inside the Spirit Grand Hall.
Bibi Dong sat on the Supreme Pontiff's throne, staring ahead with a grim expression.
Hu Liena stood to the side, not daring to breathe; she had never seen her teacher so enraged, like the wrath of a god.
It all started half an hour ago when the Heaven Dou Empire's Exchange Corps stationed in Spirit City suddenly went mad and began plundering the city.
Then the butterfly effect kicked in; personnel from various major powers in Spirit City, including the Star Luo Empire, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, all joined the riot.
Originally, other factions were allowed to live and cultivate in Spirit City based on the principles of mutual benefit and progress.
Since Spirit Hall's influence spread across the World anyway, they didn't have much of a grievance against these small fry.
Furthermore, true powerhouses wouldn't risk challenging Spirit Hall's authority; the gap in strength had to be acknowledged.
So Bibi Dong was puzzled—what could have happened to overturn this peaceful status quo?
Of course, this had little to do with the destruction of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, as the news couldn't have traveled that fast given the distance.
Bang!
Bibi Dong raised her scepter and slammed it down; the crisp, angry sound echoed all around.
Hurried footsteps sounded outside the door as someone approached quickly.
"His Holiness the Pope, we have investigated the matter, but..."
It was Snake Lance Douluo; he spoke hesitantly, as if finding it difficult to talk.
His eyes were cast down, and he occasionally glanced into his pocket.
Hu Liena stood with her hands on her hips, pouting as she said, "Elder Grandpa, just say it. Is it really that bad?"
She was thinking too simply. Seeing this, Bibi Dong stood up.
"Speak. Is it possible that my Spirit Hall is afraid of them?" Bibi Dong's voice was heavy.
Snake Lance Douluo was terrified and hurriedly said, "It's because of Spirit Bones. A large number of Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bones have appeared in Spirit City."
"What!"
Hu Liena had just recently learned a lot of advanced knowledge about Spirit Bones during her studies.
These Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bones were taken from Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beasts, and the chances of obtaining one were extremely slim.
Not to mention that in the entire Douluo World, only three to five people possessed a Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone, yet what she just heard sounded like a horror story.
"How many is 'a large number'?" Hu Liena asked in surprise.
"It's said that a vegetable vendor's idle bamboo basket was somehow filled with five of them."
Snake Lance Douluo spoke seemingly nonchalantly; after all, his understanding of the Douluo system had been completely shattered.
If not for his powerful strength as a Titled Douluo, he would have gone insane long ago.
Who wouldn't be confused when you could pick up a super Spirit Bone just by glancing around on the street?
Bibi Dong's face turned red with anger; if not for her status, she would have wanted to step down and strangle Snake Lance Douluo right then and there.
How could he say something so ridiculous? Even someone as strong as her didn't have one yet, and now he was telling her they were everywhere?
"Are you trying to deceive me? At least come up with a proper excuse. And what are you hiding in your pocket!"
Bibi Dong stared directly at Snake Lance Douluo, her gaze exceptionally sharp.
"I knew you wouldn't believe me, His Holiness the Pope. But except for me, the other Elders are still lingering in Spirit City; they're all looking for Spirit Bones. You can't take mine away too."
He couldn't lie when he was nervous; with a shudder of his body, a Spirit Bone fell out of his pocket.
Seeing the brilliant golden light, Hu Liena hopped forward, suddenly becoming incredibly excited.
Bibi Dong was about to explode with rage, but the words caught in her throat; that was indeed a Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone.
But this still didn't prove that what Snake Lance Douluo said was true. Yet, on second thought, how could Snake Lance possibly have the ability to obtain a Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone?
Just then, Porcupinefish Douluo returned. He walked in looking triumphant but then pretended to be serious.
"Speak. What else have you found?"
Bibi Dong's questioning momentum had somehow weakened.
"Uh, I assume you already know?"
Porcupinefish Douluo saw that golden light and knew he didn't need to lie.
Instead, he grew smug. "His Holiness the Pope, not only are there Hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bones, but I also obtained several Immortal Herbs."
Then this brute of a man gently pulled out several red and yellow grass-like plants from his pocket, terrified of damaging them.
"Grandpa Porcupinefish, did you find these on the street too?"
Hu Liena's eyes feasted on the sight, her pupils bulging like lanterns.
Bibi Dong was finally dazed. She blinked, wanting to escape from this World that might be an illusion, but it was all real.
"What on earth is going on?"
No one could answer Bibi Dong's question.
Next, Elders such as Devil Bear Douluo, Seal Douluo, and Sea Turtle Douluo returned one after another, bringing back the rare treasures they had scavenged.
There were Spirit Bones, spirit rings that had already been fused, various weapons like sabers, spears, and staves, and even all sorts of strange clothing.
They didn't realize these items might be treasures from the Investiture of the Gods; they only knew the spirit power was extraordinary and unprecedented in the Douluo World.
So, what exactly happened?
This would have to be explained by Chu Feng. While he and Qian Renxue were traveling rapidly with divine force.
They discovered many strange things along the way: Spirit Bones were everywhere, and Immortal Herbs grew all over the place.
People who didn't understand were still fighting each other for them, not realizing that the treasures they coveted had already become common items on the Douluo continent.
Whether it was Shrek, Spirit Hall, or the Upper Three Sects, not a single corner remained unchanged.
To be precise, the entire Douluo Continent was stepping toward a higher level; this was a major manifestation of the invasion of the investiture of the gods system.
It meant that Worldly Fortune had begun to prevail in the World, and the Evolution of Daoist Techniques would soon become a hot topic among Spirit Masters.
However, this didn't change the essence of Spirits and spirit rings; it could only be said that a new combat system for power enhancement had been added.
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