The middle-aged man looked at the three people who had not been pulled into the environment by Shen Hanyu, gave a slight smile, and then made a "please sit" gesture, saying:
"No need to be nervous. They have only been briefly pulled into the Angel Realm. This will only benefit them and will not cause any harm."
Qian Daoliu's voice was very calm, yet it carried a gentle, spring-water-like warmth that unconsciously soothed any restless hearts.
Shen Hanyu was the first to step forward and sit down opposite Qian Daoliu. The Snow Empress and the Demon Empress exchanged a glance before also taking seats to the side.
With practiced and elegant movements, Qian Daoliu brewed the tea, filled four cups, and then used a soft soul power to gently lift three of them, slowly placing them in front of the three people.
Shen Hanyu picked up the teacup in front of him, took a light sip, felt the warm tea slide down his throat, savored it for a moment, and then said softly:
"Senior truly brews excellent tea…"
Qian Daoliu smiled faintly and replied:
"Even with the most elaborate processing, inferior tea leaves remain inferior. But truly fine tea leaves, with only the simplest brewing, are still sought after by countless people."
"The key does not lie in the skill of brewing tea, but in the tea leaves themselves. No matter how superb the technique, for tea that is already rich and mellow, it is merely icing on the cake…"
Qian Daoliu chuckled lightly. His warm and amiable demeanor made it hard to believe that he was actually one of the most powerful human experts in the world.
The Snow Empress and the Demon Empress also picked up their teacups, took a small sip, and then gently set them back down.
"After us three, another person of such astonishing talent and peerless brilliance has appeared on the continent. I feel honored and brightened about the future of the continent…"
Qian Daoliu said with a touch of emotion.
At that moment, Shui Bing'er, who had still been immersed in the Angel Realm, suddenly awoke. Immediately afterward, the soul power around her body began to surge violently, a clear sign that she was about to break through.
Without even checking her surroundings, she hurriedly sat cross-legged on the spot and began preparing for the breakthrough.
"No need to be nervous. Angel soul power is pure and sacred energy that carries purifying and dissolving effects. Of course, when deliberately channeled into a soul master's body through special means, it can also achieve the effect of cleansing the tendons and marrow. After the angel soul power purifies and removes impurities from the body, a soul power breakthrough is a very normal phenomenon."
Qian Daoliu explained calmly.
Every move and stance of a Limit Douluo brings enormous insight to lower-ranked soul masters, let alone experiencing the martial soul of one of today's human Limit Douluo at such close range. This was undoubtedly an immense opportunity.
Shen Hanyu sensed the state of the few people and casually sent out a gentle force that awakened You Mengchu, who was still in a dazed state. You Mengchu was stunned for a moment, then her consciousness suddenly cleared. The soul power aura around her body loosened, and in an instant, she took a step forward that would have originally taken her at least two or three years to achieve.
You Mengchu's gaze swept across the four people and finally landed on Qian Daoliu. With her sharp perception, she could naturally sense the terrifying soul power hidden beneath Qian Daoliu's ordinary appearance.
"Thank you, Senior, for helping me purify the poison."
You Mengchu gave a slight bow and said.
Qian Daoliu smiled faintly and waved his hand:
"No need to thank me. Angel soul power inherently has purifying properties. I merely made slight improvements. Your own talent is outstanding; absorbing such a large amount of pure soul power and achieving a breakthrough was only to be expected."
Qian Daoliu looked at Shen Hanyu for a moment, then shifted his gaze to the Snow Empress and the Demon Empress. His expression became slightly more serious as he said:
"I hope that after this matter is over, you will come to the Worship Hall. There are some things I would like to discuss with you."
A trace of surprise appeared in Shen Hanyu's eyes, but he nodded without refusing.
Qian Daoliu glanced at the girls who clearly still needed some time and said calmly:
"Afterward, you can rest assured and leave these girls here to sense and break through. Bibi Dong's reach cannot extend to my Worship Hall. I will have Fifteen Ton Douluo guard this place. You can go about your business without worry."
"Of course, I swear this in the name of the Angel God."
Shen Hanyu met Qian Daoliu's calm yet extremely convincing eyes directly, then gently nodded.
Qian Daoliu also nodded slightly in response, then transformed into a shower of light feathers and slowly disappeared…
Shen Hanyu looked at You Mengchu, who was still a little absent-minded, gently patted her shoulder, and said:
"Let's go. It's getting late. Soon it will be time for you to give a proper performance, our great scholar~."
You Mengchu glanced at Shen Hanyu, waved her fist, and said:
"I'm about to break through to rank 96. Afterward, I'll probably need to go into seclusion for a while."
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"Let's go. We should head over and take a look."
The Snow Empress and the Demon Empress also slowly stood up. The Snow Empress glanced at the girls and asked:
"Are you really at ease?"
Shen Hanyu shrugged indifferently and replied:
"If it were anyone else, I might truly not believe it. But with Qian Daoliu alone, it's hard for me not to trust him. His adherence to promises is so strict that it's even more serious than his romantic obsession. He's one of the very few normal people in the Spirit Hall. Moreover, this place is only a few hundred meters away from where you'll be taking the stage. The Demon Empress and I can reach it in an instant. There's nothing to worry about…"
The Snow Empress gave an "mm" and followed Shen Hanyu's steps.
The Demon Empress looked at her daughter, hesitated for a moment with visible reluctance, then left a soul power imprint behind before leaving.
If a threat is detected, this imprint can unleash a strike at the Limit Douluo level, while compressing the attack range as much as possible and forming a barrier to minimize impact on the girls.
Shen Hanyu simply watched the Demon Empress's actions quietly before setting off together with the others.
As they exited the hall, Shen Hanyu's gaze met that of a middle-aged man sitting cross-legged on a nearby building.
The middle-aged man had handsome and heroic features. His aura was steady and restrained, and his soul power had reached the peak of rank 96, undoubtedly Fifteen Ton Douluo.
Fifteen Ton Douluo gave Shen Hanyu a slight nod, then continued to dutifully stand guard.
The three people who came out afterward also noticed Fifteen Ton Douluo. You Mengchu nodded in greeting, while the Demon Empress and Snow Empress merely glanced at him before following Shen Hanyu.
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In front of the majestic Papal Palace, the huge statue of a six-winged angel glittered under the sunlight. The square below and the surrounding extended viewing platforms were already filled with guests. Almost every notable faction on the continent had arrived.
The intense and noisy discussions sounded particularly jarring in front of the solemn Papal Palace, but the Spirit Hall members responsible for maintaining order did not step forward to stop it. Meanwhile, Pope Bibi Dong had still not appeared.
Shen Hanyu's group appeared on the highest viewing platform. Next to them were Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo. Further along sat Qian Renxue disguised as Xue Qinghe, together with a handsome golden-haired man and a bewitching woman, presumably the Star Luo Empire's eldest prince Davis and Zhu Zhuyun.
The appearance of Shen Hanyu's group gradually quieted the noisy chatter in the arena. Countless eyes turned toward them, some filled with confusion, some with puzzlement, and occasionally a few invasive gazes carrying hostility. Shen Hanyu's group ignored them all.
Then came the clear sound of high heels striking the ground. Holding the Papal Scepter and dressed in noble robes, Bibi Dong finally appeared. Everyone in the arena unconsciously held their breath. In an instant, the place became so silent that the drop of a pin could be heard, a stark contrast to the earlier clamor…
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