Upon hearing that voting was still possible, Yu Xiaogang instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
He certainly did not want to be the one making a fool of himself every single time.
However, once he actually saw the voting results on the Sky Curtain, his expression darkened again immediately, and he felt indescribably depressed.
Just as the Sky Curtain announced the rules, a small light screen appeared simultaneously before almost every human and sentient Soul Beast.
"This kind of method is truly unheard of."
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, even Di Tian, who had experienced so many things, could not help but sigh in a low voice while looking at the light screen before him.
The content on that light screen was extremely simple.
There were only two buttons.
They corresponded to world 1 and world 2, respectively.
Five minutes later, the voting time ended.
The results of this vote soon appeared on the Sky Curtain.
When he saw that the only people who had chosen him were Bibi Dong, Liu Erlong, Ning Rongrong, and Hu Liena, Yu Xiaogang's expression instantly became incredibly ugly.
He felt that everyone on the continent was blind, and he couldn't help but curse in his heart.
"What a piece of trash Sky Curtain!"
It goes without saying why Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong would vote for Yu Xiaogang.
Hu Liena did so because she followed Bibi Dong's orders.
As for Ning Rongrong, she simply wanted to watch Yu Xiaogang make a fool of himself so she could continue to be entertained.
Inside the Pope's Palace, after seeing the results, Bibi Dong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The reason she had voted for Yu Xiaogang just now was entirely due to her inner obsession, a choice made subconsciously.
But after voting, she immediately regretted it.
Because she had already guessed that the next phase of the film would likely be about Yu Xiaogang's experiences after entering Spirit Hall.
Consequently, she could not help but worry about whether that incident from back then would be broadcast by the Sky Curtain.
It was precisely because of this that Bibi Dong breathed a sigh of relief involuntarily after seeing the final results.
But the next moment, Bibi Dong could not help but clench her fists again.
Because regardless of the voting results, the content regarding Yu Xiaogang would eventually be shown sooner or later.
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong could only pray silently in her heart.
"Damn it... please don't broadcast that incident!"
Just then, golden characters slowly appeared on the Sky Curtain.
[Voting complete, world 2 selected.]
[Phase 3 Comparison: Spirit Hall Turmoil.]
[First, broadcasting world 2, Yu Chen!]
As these lines of text appeared, the light and shadow on the Sky Curtain shifted, and the scene slowly unfolded.
[After leaving the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yu Chen did not choose to take a carriage, but instead intended to travel to Spirit City on foot.]
[He wanted to see if he could encounter or find any inspiration during his journey to Spirit City.]
[And so, this journey took a full three months.]
[During these three months, Yu Chen experienced many things.]
[Villages attacked by the Wolf Bandit, Fallen Soul Masters killing in the streets, human traffickers kidnapping people for sale—Yu Chen intervened and saved the victims in all these instances.]
[But Yu Chen did not intervene out of kindness.]
[He saved these people only to use them as subjects for his experiments.]
[Because he already had a complete theory regarding the Broken Spirit, the thirty-four people who cooperated in the experiments suffered no harm.]
[With the cooperation of these people, Yu Chen gained a deeper understanding of his research on Soul Power.]
[Before leaving, Yu Chen even left the cultivation methods he had summarized for those people.]
[He did not do this to preach or teach.]
[He just wanted to experiment and see if, besides himself, there was anyone else who could follow this path and deduce the subsequent cultivation methods first.]
[Three months later, Yu Chen finally arrived outside Spirit City.]
[Looking at the magnificent and solemn behemoth before him, which far surpassed any city he had seen before, Yu Chen knew he had come to the right place.]
[He did not stop to rest in the city but headed straight for the Pope's Palace.]
[However, just as he reached the foot of the mountain, a guard stopped him.]
["Halt! What is your business here?"]
[Yu Chen's expression was calm as he cupped his hands and said, "Please trouble yourself to inform the Pope; tell him that Yu Chen, son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Sect Master, has come to visit."]
[The guard was stunned upon hearing this and was just about to ask Yu Chen to wait there for a moment when a clear, pleasant female voice suddenly came from behind Yu Chen.]
["Oh? You are the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Sect Master?"]
[Hearing this voice, Yu Chen turned around to look.]
[He saw a young girl standing behind him, though he hadn't noticed when she arrived.]
[The girl was slim and slender, with soft, orange-pink hair draped over her shoulders. Her temperament was clean and pure, possessing a touch of gentleness while still retaining the youthful immaturity of a young girl.]
["Greetings, Saintess!"]
[The guard immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing who it was.]
[Hearing this title, Yu Chen immediately made a judgment in his heart.]
[Before coming, he had done his homework and knew quite a bit about the important figures of Spirit Hall.]
[The girl before him, if his expectations were correct, should be the current Saintess of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong.]
["Yes."]
[Yu Chen nodded slightly.]
[Hearing Yu Chen's admission, a trace of confusion appeared in Bibi Dong's eyes instead.]
["That's not right, is it?"]
["I heard my teacher say that the son of the Thunder Douluo has had his Martial Soul evolve repeatedly and is highly valued in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect; he is usually accompanied by protectors whenever he goes out."]
["How did you come here all by yourself?"]
[Clearly, the matter of Yu Xiaogang was no longer a secret among the major forces.]
[Coupled with the fact that Qian Xunji often mentioned it, Bibi Dong naturally knew a thing or two.]
[It was precisely because of this that she was full of confusion at this moment.]
[Just as Yu Chen was about to explain, Bibi Dong seemed to suddenly remember something and blurted out.]
["Right, I remember the Thunder Douluo also has another son, a trash without any Soul Power—"]
[Halfway through her sentence, Bibi Dong suddenly realized something was wrong, and her voice stopped abruptly.]
[A flash of embarrassment crossed her face; she raised her hand to rub her head and said apologetically:]
["Uh... that, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say it like that."]
[To this, Yu Chen did not react much, only speaking indifferently.]
["It is no matter."]
["I have always believed that life is one's own; it is not lived for others to see."]
["As long as one walks one's own path well, how others comment is actually not important."]
[Bibi Dong clearly did not expect that this young man, who was around her own age, would say such things.]
[And she could tell that Yu Chen was not merely pretending to be magnanimous.]
[These words were truly his most honest thoughts.]
[Thinking of this, a trace of appreciation involuntarily appeared in Bibi Dong's eyes as she looked at Yu Chen.]
[A moment later, she asked again with a touch of curiosity.]
["So, what exactly did you come to see my teacher for?"]
[Yu Chen cupped his hands and said, "This is a long story; I ask that you, Saintess, take me to see the Pope. At that time, I will naturally explain everything."]
[Seeing that Yu Chen refused to speak directly, Bibi Dong felt a bit helpless.]
[According to the rules, outsiders could not enter the Pope's Palace casually.]
[But once she thought about her slip of the tongue just now, plus the fact that she did indeed develop some appreciation for Yu Chen, Bibi Dong finally sighed and relented.]
["Fine, I can take you in."]
["But let's get this straight: when you see my teacher in a moment, you must not speak recklessly."]
["Otherwise, by then, even I might not be able to protect you."]
[Yu Chen nodded and followed behind Bibi Dong, walking towards the Pope's Palace.]
[Before long, the two of them arrived inside the Pope's Palace.]
[The moment they stepped into the main hall, Yu Chen felt a heavy pressure bearing down on him.]
[In the next instant, a figure had already appeared before Bibi Dong.]
[It was a middle-aged man wearing a white Pope's robe embroidered with gold.]
[This person was undoubtedly the current Pope of the Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji.]
The moment she saw Qian Xunji appear on the Sky Curtain, Bibi Dong's expression in the Pope's Palace instantly turned cold.
In the next moment, a Killing Intent more terrifying than any before erupted from her body.
Hu Liena didn't even have time to react before her knees buckled under the pressure of that Killing Intent, and she fell directly to the ground.
And all of this was because of Qian Xunji.
Even though so many years had passed, Bibi Dong still couldn't forget everything that happened back then.
"Damn him! Damn him!"
"Why must the screen show images of this beast!"
At this moment, Bibi Dong wished she could rush into the Sky Curtain and tear Qian Xunji into ten thousand pieces.
On the other side, in Heaven Dou City, at the Crown Prince's Residence.
Seeing that familiar yet strange figure on the Sky Curtain, Qian Renxue's mind was flooded with emotions.
Her father had died when she was very young.
She had wondered countless times what it would be like if she could see her father one more time.
She never expected that she would see her father in this manner today.
Besides that, Qian Renxue also felt a deep sense of confusion.
Because the Bibi Dong on the Sky Curtain was innocent and kind, so why did the real Bibi Dong loathe her own daughter so much?
["Teacher!"]
[Seeing Qian Xunji move against Yu Chen as soon as he appeared, Bibi Dong grew anxious and quickly spoke up.]
[Qian Xunji had only sensed someone other than Bibi Dong entering the Pope's Palace, so he had instinctively moved to test them.]
[Now, finding that the aura on Yu Chen's body was only around level thirty, he withdrew his pressure.]
[However, when he saw the trace of worry on Bibi Dong's face, his brow furrowed slightly.]
["Who is he?"]
["Yu Chen, son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Master, greets Your Holiness the Pope!"]
[Having caught his breath, Yu Chen did not hesitate and immediately stepped forward, bowing respectfully.]
[But his inner self was far from being as calm as his appearance.]
[Because that moment was the first time he had truly felt the pressure of a Titled Douluo level.]
[That sense of oppression made the desire for power in his heart grow even stronger.]
[Hearing Yu Chen's answer, a flash of surprise crossed Qian Xunji's eyes.]
[As the Pope of the Spirit Hall, he naturally had a deep understanding of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, a potential rival.]
[And the name Yu Chen was not unfamiliar to him either.]
[According to the intelligence gathered by the Spirit Hall, Yu Chen was clearly a waste with no Soul Power.]
[But just now, he had clearly felt Soul Power fluctuations from the youth before him.]
[Thinking of this, Qian Xunji's expression immediately darkened.]
["As far as I know, Yu Chen did not undergo Soul Power Awakening."]
["Yet the Soul Power fluctuations on your body have reached the level of a Great Soul Master."]
["Explain yourself!"]
[As he spoke, a faint trace of Killing Intent emerged in the depths of Qian Xunji's eyes.]
[Hearing this, Bibi Dong also suddenly realized.]
[She had been so focused on admiring Yu Chen that she had overlooked this most critical point.]
[For a moment, she couldn't help but frown slightly as well.]
[Facing their gazes, Yu Chen's expression remained calm.]
["I indeed had no Soul Power at the beginning."]
["As for why I can cultivate now, Your Holiness might as well examine my body personally."]
[Saying this, Yu Chen took another step forward.]
[Seeing this, Bibi Dong's heart tightened, and she instinctively wanted to step forward to stop him.]
[But Qian Xunji raised his hand to stop her.]
["It's fine."]
["He alone cannot harm me."]
[Then, Qian Xunji walked up to Yu Chen and raised his hand, sending a wisp of Soul Power into Yu Chen's body.]
[After just a moment, Qian Xunji's pupils suddenly constricted, and he cried out in shock.]
["How can you have no Martial Soul?!"]
[You should know, the Spirit Hall's intelligence clearly stated that Yu Chen possessed a Martial Soul.]
[Yu Chen gave a soft smile.]
["This is exactly why I possess Soul Power now."]
["My Martial Soul has been shattered by my own hands."]
["What?!"]
[Hearing this, Bibi Dong was momentarily speechless, looking at Yu Chen with eyes full of disbelief.]
["Even if it is as you say, how did you cultivate to this level?"]
["According to common sense, once a Martial Soul is shattered, it's impossible to absorb a Spirit Ring, let alone continue to breakthrough!"]
[Qian Xunji was also staring intently at Yu Chen, clearly waiting for an answer.]
[But Yu Chen did not speak immediately, only asking a question back in a calm tone.]
["Your Holiness, are you sure you want me to speak here?"]
[Hearing this, Qian Xunji was first taken aback, then nodded slightly.]
["Follow me."]
[Soon, the three of them arrived at a small side chamber within the Pope's Palace.]
[After taking the main seat, Qian Xunji looked at Yu Chen and said in a heavy voice:]
["Now, you may speak."]
[Yu Chen didn't keep them in suspense any longer. After organizing his thoughts, he explained his Spirit Shattering Theory bit by bit.]
[This explanation lasted for a full hour. After an hour, Yu Chen finally finished explaining everything.]
[At this moment, both Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong were completely stunned in place.]
[After a long while, Qian Xunji suddenly stood up.]
["Good!"]
["What a 'Spirit Shattering Theory'!"]
["What a 'Martial Soul is the shackle of the Spirit Master'!"]
[Beside him, Bibi Dong's gaze toward Yu Chen was already filled with pity and respect.]
[In the past, she had always felt that she was the most talented person among the younger generation.]
[So even though she was usually gentle with others, in her bones, she always carried a bit of the arrogance that belonged to a Genius.]
[But now, after listening to Yu Chen's account, she truly understood what a peerless Genius was.]
[No Soul Power.]
[No help from others.]
[Yet Yu Chen never accepted his fate.]
[In the end, he relied on himself to forge a brand new path, a theory sufficient to subvert the understanding of the Soul Master world.]
[At this moment, for the first time, Bibi Dong felt heartfelt admiration for a peer.]
[After the shock passed, Qian Xunji spoke again.]
["But how did you cultivate to your current Realm?"]
[Yu Chen did not hide anything and answered directly:]
["This is the 'Soul-Shattering Foundation Establishment Method' that I am currently researching."]
["Its core is to use the human body as a cauldron and Natural Soul Power as fuel to temper the physical body."]
["The first step is to perceive the Soul Power of heaven and earth."]
["The second step is to guide Soul Power into the body, allowing it to merge into every part of the body."]
["The third step is to continuously impact and temper the body's surface and meridians with Soul Power."]
["Beyond that is the tempering of bones, muscles, and the internal organs."]
["This is my current Realm, which I call the early stage of Foundation Establishment."]
[At this point, Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong were so shocked that they were speechless.]
[Only after a long while did the two of them finally regain their composure.]
[But this time, there was not the slightest hint of joy on Qian Xunji's face.]
[On the contrary, an undisguised Killing Intent slowly emerged in his eyes.]
[If Yu Chen had only proposed a set of theoretical fantasies, it wouldn't be worth fearing.]
[The problem was that he had not only proposed the theory but had also successfully cultivated it.]
[What was even more terrifying was that Yu Chen was still so young.]
[If given more time, no one knew what else he might research in the future.]
[Once this cultivation path was truly and completely perfected, the future of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect would definitely catch up to, or even surpass, the Spirit Hall.]
[This was something Qian Xunji absolutely could not tolerate.]
[Thinking of this, Qian Xunji's figure suddenly vanished from the spot.]
[When he reappeared, he was already standing before Yu Chen, saying coldly:]
["You are a Genius."]
["Unfortunately, you do not belong to our Spirit Hall."]
Seeing this scene, outside the Sky Curtain, many people who admired Yu Chen felt their hearts tighten.
They could tell that the Killing Intent on Qian Xunji at this moment was not fake; perhaps in the next instant, Yu Chen would truly die at Qian Xunji's hands.
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Gu Rong, seeing an opportunity to berate Spirit Hall, did not hesitate and directly posted a bullet comment.
[Gu Rong]: "Heh! Is this Spirit Hall? Seeing a Genius, they immediately think of killing them first; how truly overbearing!"
[Yue Guan]: "Gu Rong, do you even have the face to say that? Do you not know in your own heart what your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has done behind the scenes all these years?"
[Yue Guan]: "Not to mention anything else, just those Genius Spirit Masters who might threaten the status of your number one Auxiliary Type Martial Soul, you haven't captured or suppressed fewer of them."
[Gu Rong]: "Bullshit! When has our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect ever done such a thing?"
[Yue Guan]: "Hehe! Do you really think our Spirit Hall has no evidence?"
Seeing two Titled Douluo directly cursing at each other on the Sky Curtain, those who originally wanted to join the fun and post bullet comments all quieted down.
After all, these two were a Sect-protecting Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and an Elder of Spirit Hall.
Matters between these two great powers were not something just anyone could casually interfere in!
In the end, it was Bibi Dong who spoke up, interrupting their argument.
[Bibi Dong]: "Enough! Yue Guan, stop arguing."
Seeing that their Pope had spoken, Yue Guan did not say anything more.
On the other side, Gu Rong, who originally wanted to make one last sarcastic remark, was stopped by Ning Fengzhi.
At this moment, the scene on the Sky Curtain continued.
[Seeing Qian Xunji suddenly appear in front of Yu Chen, even revealing undisguised Killing Intent, Bibi Dong's expression changed abruptly.]
[After all, she had a very good impression of Yu Chen; how could she watch her own teacher kill him?]
["Teacher!"]
[Bibi Dong, without any hesitation, rushed forward in one step and blocked in front of Yu Chen.]
[Clearly, she was truly afraid that her teacher would strike in the next moment and take Yu Chen's life.]
[But at this moment, Yu Chen spoke with a calm expression.]
["Pope, there is no need to continue testing."]
[Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong was stunned for a moment, subconsciously turning back to look at Yu Chen, her eyes filled with confusion.]
[Testing?]
[Teacher had clearly already developed the intent to kill, how could it be testing?]
[However, before she could figure it out, Qian Xunji suddenly laughed out loud.]
["Hahaha!"]
[Immediately after, Qian Xunji withdrew the Killing Intent from his body and turned back to the main seat.]
[Just now, after listening to Yu Chen's theory, he had indeed developed the intent to kill.]
[Because the talent and Genius Yu Chen displayed were truly too shocking.]
[However, Qian Xunji quickly calmed down and began to think rapidly.]
[Based on the intelligence Spirit Hall had collected over these years, Yu Chen's situation within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was not good.]
[Moreover, if Yu Yuanzhen knew about Yu Chen's theory, how would he easily let him come to Spirit Hall alone? Clearly, Yu Chen had deliberately concealed everything within the Sect.]
[Coupled with the fact that Yu Chen had taken the initiative to come here to see him and had spoken about that theory and the Cultivation method without reservation.]
[If he still couldn't guess Yu Chen's purpose, then he would have served as Pope in vain.]
[Clearly, Yu Chen came this time to seek Spirit Hall's help to research the remaining theories.]
[And the reason he released Killing Intent just now was merely to see how Yu Chen would react when faced with life and death.]
[And the result satisfied him greatly.]
[From beginning to end, Yu Chen was too calm.]
[Even when facing the Killing Intent of a Titled Douluo, he did not show a shred of panic.]
[With such Mental state and such courage, it is no wonder he could research so many shocking theories.]
[Thinking of this, the look Qian Xunji cast at Yu Chen was filled with irrepressible admiration.]
[Yu Chen also smiled slightly, sat back in his seat, picked up the teacup, and took a light sip.]
[Only Bibi Dong remained stunned in place, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.]
[That dazed, youthful appearance seemed quite cute.]
Outside the Sky Curtain, Hu Liena saw this scene, and her expression suddenly became somewhat strange.
She had been by Bibi Dong's side for so many years and was used to seeing her teacher's deep scheming and ruthless methods.
Yet she never imagined that her teacher in her youth would actually reveal such a dazed and somewhat cute expression.
And in Heaven Dou City, in the Crown Prince's Mansion, Qian Renxue was also stunned for a moment.
She was silent for a moment, her thoughts extremely complex.
She also never expected that the woman who was always cold and always high above in her impression would have such a side.
[Qian Xunji laughed.]
["It seems you are even smarter and have more courage than I thought."]
[Hearing this, Bibi Dong became even more confused.]
[She first looked at her teacher, then looked at Yu Chen, feeling that her brain couldn't quite process it.]
[Clearly, it was just a tense standoff; how, in the blink of an eye, did it seem like nothing had happened?]
[And Yu Chen, after hearing Qian Xunji's praise, simply cupped his hands.]
["Pope, you flatter me."]
[Qian Xunji did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.]
["Speak."]
["What exactly do you want by coming to Spirit Hall?"]
[Yu Chen said.]
["I need to borrow all the ancient books within Spirit Hall."]
["Apart from that, I also need a large amount of resources."]
["Including medicinal herbs, Soul Beast data, mimetic cultivation grounds, and even some necessary experimental materials, such as some death row prisoners or Fallen Soul Masters."]
["Only in this way can I continue to perfect the subsequent Cultivation methods."]
[Hearing this, Qian Xunji's expression darkened slightly.]
["Why should I?"]
["Why should our Spirit Hall expend so many resources to help an outsider?"]
["Don't forget, your surname is Yu, and you are a person of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."]
["Your father is Yu Yuanzhen, after all."]
[To this, Yu Chen clearly had an answer ready.]
[He raised his head, looked into Qian Xunji's eyes, and said word by word.]
["From today on, I can stop using the surname Yu."]
[Upon hearing this, Qian Xunji's gaze tightened slightly.]
[Yu Chen continued calmly.]
["I was never accepted by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect anyway."]
["That place, for me, has nothing worth lingering over."]
["If Your Excellency the Pope is willing to provide what I need, I can immediately leave the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family."]
["From now on, I will change my name to Su Chen."]
["In addition, all the results I research in the future will also be handed over to Spirit Hall."]
["Whether it is the Soul-Shattering Foundation Establishment Method or the subsequent more complete cultivation system, they can all belong to Spirit Hall."]
[Speaking of this, Yu Chen paused and slowly added another sentence.]
["What I want is simply to do everything possible to become stronger!"]
[Inside the room, it became extremely quiet for a moment.]
[Bibi Dong looked at Yu Chen, her heart shaken incessantly.]
[And Qian Xunji on the main seat did not immediately give an answer, just quietly watching Yu Chen, his mind constantly pondering the feasibility.]
Meanwhile, the bullet comment area of the Sky Curtain completely exploded because of Yu Chen's words.
[Yu Fei]: "Traitor! What an ungrateful wretch!"
[Yu Jie]: "Pah! No matter what, the Sect raised him for so many years, and now he is actually going to defect to Spirit Hall?"
[Yu Kai]: "How shameless! A person like this should be kicked out of the Sect immediately!"
One bullet comment after another scrolled across the Sky Curtain.
Looking at it, almost all of them were angry insults from the members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect
Looking at the screen full of insults, Yu Xiaogang felt incredibly satisfied inside.
He had been unhappy watching Yu Chen being praised by everyone earlier, but now he had finally found an opportunity.
Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang could not help but straighten his back and sneer.
"Do you see? Such an ungrateful person is destined to have no good end."
"If he can betray the Sect today, he can betray anyone tomorrow."
"For a person like this, no matter how high his talent is, he..."
"That's enough out of you."
Before Yu Xiaogang could finish speaking, Ning Rongrong interrupted him unceremoniously.
Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened as he turned his head and glared fixedly at Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong glared back without showing any weakness, and retorted directly.
"You keep saying Yu Chen is ungrateful, but look at how your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect treated Yu Chen before!"
"Before his Martial Soul Awakening, he was the Sect Master's son, and since his talent wasn't determined, it was normal for him to have many resources."
"But what about after his Martial Soul Awakening?"
"Aside from that single Gold Soul Coin from Yu Kun at the very beginning, did he ever receive a single cent of resources from the Sect after that?"
"No!"
"Since the Sect had already abandoned him when he was at his most difficult time, what is the problem with him leaving now?"
"It's still better than some people, who are clearly trash themselves, yet rely on deception and trickery to slowly cannibalize the Sect's resources."
"And they even brag about being a Grandmaster of Theory."
As soon as these words were spoken, Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale and then green, his lips moving, but he couldn't manage to say a complete sentence.
"You... you..."
Just then, Tang San spoke in a deep voice.
"Rongrong, no matter what, abandoning the Sect should be despised."
"A person can have grievances, but they cannot forget their roots."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes directly.
Afterward, she couldn't be bothered to argue with Tang San anymore, so she simply turned her head and continued to look at the Sky Curtain.
[The silence lasted for a long time.]
[Qian Xunji finally spoke slowly.]
["Fine."]
["I can agree to your conditions."]
[After speaking, Qian Xunji raised his hand and took out a pitch-black token with gold-inlaid edges from his Soul Tool.]
[Engraved on the token were six types of Martial Souls; it was the Pope's Token.]
["Take this token."]
["With this token, things will be much more convenient for you within Spirit Hall."]
["Additionally, if you can truly perfect your cultivation system."]
[Qian Xunji stared at Yu Chen, his voice low.]
["I will appoint you as the Holy Son of Spirit Hall."]
[Hearing this, Bibi Dong's pupils contracted slightly.]
[Yu Chen's expression remained unchanged, and he merely cupped his hands in a salute.]
["Many thanks, Pope."]
[Qian Xunji nodded, then looked at Bibi Dong.]
["Dong'er, take him to the courtyard next to your Holy Maiden Palace to stay!"]
["Tomorrow, take him around Spirit City to get well acquainted with this place."]
["Yes, Teacher." Bibi Dong replied.]
[Yu Chen also nodded slightly, stood up, and left the compartment with Bibi Dong.]
[After the two left, the room became quiet again.]
[The next instant, the figure of Ghost Douluo appeared silently at Qian Xunji's side.]
["Pope."]
["Is it somewhat inappropriate to let the Saintess have such contact with this person?"]
["After all, this person's background is quite special."]
[Qian Xunji listened and just smiled faintly.]
["Inappropriate?"]
["If he can really pioneer a new cultivation system, let alone let Dong'er have contact with him."]
["Even if I were to marry Dong'er to him, it wouldn't be out of the question."]
[Ghost Douluo was slightly stunned and did not reply.]
[Qian Xunji narrowed his eyes, his gaze deep.]
[He highly recognized Yu Chen's talent, so no matter what, he had to ensure that Yu Chen would be tied to Spirit Hall in the future.]
[And the reason he arranged for Bibi Dong to have contact with Yu Chen was precisely because of this intention.]
[But just doing this alone could not guarantee success, simply because he could see that Yu Chen was the same kind of person as himself.]
[For the sake of a goal, one could abandon reputation, or even abandon everything.]
[This kind of person is generally not bound by things like romantic love.]
Outside the Sky Curtain, in the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong watched this scene on the Sky Curtain, completely stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief.
The Qian Xunji in the Sky Curtain was actually this open-minded?
Not only did he give Yu Chen the Pope's Token, but he also took the initiative to let her have contact with Yu Chen, and even said things like "marry her to Yu Chen."
This was almost a completely different person from the Qian Xunji in her memories.
Recalling back then, Qian Xunji had obstructed her and Yu Xiaogang in every possible way, pressing them step by step.
And in the end, he even committed such beastly acts.
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong's eyes turned blood-red, and she muttered incessantly.
"This is impossible, how could that beast be like that! This Sky Curtain must be fake."
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang was also deeply provoked.
He looked at the Sky Curtain, his eyes filled with jealousy and unwillingness.
When he was at Spirit Hall back then, Qian Xunji had always treated him with cold eyes and suppression, even expelling him directly.
But now, Qian Xunji was offering such conditions to Yu Chen.
The Pope's Token, the position of Holy Son, and even agreeing to let Bibi Dong have contact with Yu Chen.
Why?
Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, cursing Qian Xunji up and down in his heart.
"You blind thing!"
"You bullied me like that back then, but now you treat a traitor to the Sect like a treasure!"
"No wonder you died so early, it's truly retribution."
Besides the two, Qian Renxue also felt a mix of emotions in her heart at this moment.
After all, Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong were her parents, yet in the world within the Sky Curtain, Qian Xunji actually wanted to marry Bibi Dong to Yu Chen.
No matter how Qian Renxue thought about it, she felt it was strange!
[After leaving the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong and Yu Chen walked side by side in the corridor.]
[The night wind blew past, and the lights under the corridor flickered.]
[Bibi Dong suddenly spoke.]
["I'm even a little envious of you."]
[Yu Chen glanced at her.]
["Envious of what?"]
[Bibi Dong said softly.]
["The Pope's Token."]
["I've been by Teacher's side for so many years, and he has never given it to me to use!"]
[Hearing this, Yu Chen's expression was calm.]
["You are the Saintess."]
["The identity of the Saintess does not need a token to prove anything."]
["Moreover, the Pope giving me the Pope's Token is just a means of winning me over; by accepting it, I am equivalent to accepting this favor!"]
[Bibi Dong's footsteps paused slightly, and she couldn't help but chuckle.]
["You really are straightforward when you speak!"]
["Right, in the future, don't keep calling me Saintess."]
["Just call me Bibi Dong directly."]
[Yu Chen nodded.]
["Sure."]
["You can also address me directly by my name, Yu... Su Chen!"]
[Bibi Dong looked at him and responded softly.]
["Okay, Su Chen."]
[After this conversation, the two had become completely familiar with each other.]
[On the road ahead, Bibi Dong's questions almost never stopped.]
[A moment later, she asked what it felt like to have a Broken Spirit?]
[Then she asked how Su Chen came up with these ideas?]
[In short, as long as she was interested, Bibi Dong asked about almost everything.]
[Regarding this, Su Chen did not brush her off and basically gave detailed answers to everything.]
[Su Chen was very clear that Bibi Dong's status as the Saintess in Spirit Hall was extremely high, and befriending her was definitely the right move.]
[When the two arrived at the independent courtyard next to the Holy Maiden Palace, the night had already deepened.]
[Su Chen stopped in front of the courtyard gate and cupped his hands, saying.]
["Let's stop here for today."]
[Bibi Dong, however, was somewhat reluctant.]
[Because of her status over the years, she had never had many friends. Today, having finally met Su Chen and being able to listen to him recount many fresh things and novel theories, how could she be willing to leave just like that?]
[Su Chen saw Bibi Dong's frustration at a glance, and after thinking for a moment, he understood the reason, so he said softly.]
["We will have plenty of time to spend together in the future, won't we? I will stay in Spirit Hall to conduct my research!"]
[As soon as these words were spoken, Bibi Dong couldn't help but look at Su Chen. She immediately understood the meaning in Su Chen's words, and the smile from before returned to her face.]
["Okay, then I'll come find you tomorrow."]
["Okay."]
[Su Chen nodded in response, and only then did Bibi Dong leave.]
[The night passed without incident.]
[The next morning, just as the sky was brightening.]
[Inside the room, Su Chen sat cross-legged on the bed, his body surrounded by Soul Power.]
[Wisps of Natural Soul Power flowed continuously along his meridians, slowly tempering his bones and internal organs.]
[Just then, a knock on the door suddenly sounded from outside.]
["Su Chen, are you awake?"]
Hearing Bibi Dong's voice outside the door, Su Chen slowly finished his cultivate session, exhaled a breath of stale air, then got up, walked to the door, and opened it.
Outside, Bibi Dong looked noticeably different today compared to yesterday.
A form-fitting long dress accentuated her already tall and graceful figure, making her look even more alluring.
Her naturally exquisite face was also clearly adorned with light makeup.
The morning light fell upon her, adding a touch of radiance to her entire being.
Seeing Su Chen emerge, Bibi Dong subconsciously pursed her lips, her eyes filled with a hint of anticipation, wanting to see how Su Chen would comment on her makeup.
However, Su Chen's gaze merely lingered on Bibi Dong for a brief moment before he spoke.
"Let's go!"
It was not that Su Chen had failed to notice Bibi Dong's makeup, but rather that he only wanted to become stronger now; he did not wish to dwell on other matters, especially those concerning romance.
Hearing Su Chen's words, the smile on Bibi Dong's face froze for a moment, but it quickly returned.
At the same time, she kept comforting herself in her heart: It's okay! Su Chen must not have noticed! I can't blame him!
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong stopped dwelling on it and said with a smile.
"Alright! You must follow me closely now; Spirit City is very large!"
Su Chen heard this and replied with a smile.
"Alright, then I'll be troubling you."
Soon, the two left the courtyard side by side and headed to the streets of Spirit City.
Along the way, Bibi Dong walked and actively introduced Spirit City to Su Chen.
"This is the outer city of Spirit City, where ordinary deacons and some people who rely on Spirit Hall for a living reside."
"A little further ahead is the gathering place for the many branch deacons of Spirit Hall."
"And over there, many Spirit Master come and go for trade on regular days; it can be considered the most bustling place in the entire Spirit City."
When speaking of these things, Bibi Dong's words were filled with undisguised pride.
Su Chen listened while silently observing his surroundings.
The prosperity and order of Spirit City were indeed far beyond what ordinary cities could compare to.
Whether it was the Spirit Master patrolling the streets or the Spirit Hall symbols left on the surrounding buildings, everything exuded the confidence that only a powerful force possessed.
Seeing the appreciation in Su Chen's eyes, Bibi Dong became even happier and introduced things more earnestly.
Before long, the two arrived outside Spirit Hall Academy.
A tall gate stood in front of them, and the four characters "Spirit Hall Academy" on the plaque were written with vigorous strokes.
Seeing this, the pride in Bibi Dong's eyes grew even stronger.
"This is Spirit Hall Academy."
"The most top-tier Spirit Master academy on the entire continent."
"It can be said that most of the deacons, bishops, and even Elders of Spirit Hall came from here."
"If you are willing, I can also go beg my teacher to arrange for you to come in as well."
Speaking of this, a hint of anticipation flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes; as long as Su Chen agreed, she would immediately have her teacher arrange for him to be in her class.
But in the end, Bibi Dong was disappointed; Su Chen said indifferently.
"That won't be necessary, after all, my way of cultivate is different!"
"Alright!"
Bibi Dong felt a bit regretful, replied in a muffled voice, and led Su Chen into Spirit Hall Academy.
However, just as the two were about to step into the gate, a few figures suddenly blocked their path.
The person leading them had a tall build, a rugged face, and exuded a sharp aura.
In his gaze toward Su Chen, there was even more undisguised hostility.
And this person was none other than one of the outstanding figures of this generation at Spirit Hall Academy, Wang Batian.
At the same time, he was also one of Bibi Dong's most fanatical followers.
Seeing the group blocking the road, the smile on Bibi Dong's face immediately faded, and she frowned slightly.
"What are you doing?"
Hearing this, Wang Batian first glanced at Su Chen, then spoke in a deep voice.
"Your Highness Holy Maiden, Spirit Hall Academy is a restricted area for teaching. According to the rules, only academy students and teachers are allowed to enter."
"This person is not from the academy, so naturally, he cannot enter."
He spoke with high-sounding words, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was simply targeting Su Chen!
Bibi Dong's face turned cold.
"This is my teacher's order."
"Su Chen is someone my teacher values now; I am showing him around Spirit City, is there a problem?"
Hearing the words "my teacher's order," Wang Batian's expression immediately turned ugly.
But even so, he made no move to step aside.
He truly could not accept that his goddess would personally take an outsider to stroll around Spirit City, especially showing such enthusiasm.
Seeing that Wang Batian would not move, Bibi Dong did not want to waste any more words with these people, so she prepared to take Su Chen and leave to see other places.
But just then, Wang Batian suddenly stepped forward.
"Wait!"
Bibi Dong paused, her eyes already showing a hint of impatience.
"What else do you want to do?"
Wang Batian stared fixedly at Su Chen and sneered.
"Nothing much."
"I just want to spar with this Genius whom the Pope holds in high regard."
"Since you are valued by the Pope, I assume you wouldn't lack the courage to even have a fight with me, right?"
Hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression instantly turned cold, she stepped forward, and her tone was icy.
"You want to fight, right?"
"Then fight me!"
Seeing Bibi Dong defend Su Chen so fiercely, Wang Batian's jealousy flared even more, and he then looked at Su Chen and sneered.
"What?"
"Could it be that you only know how to hide behind a woman?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Bibi Dong was about to make a move to teach Wang Batian a lesson.
But before she could release her Martial Soul, Su Chen, who was beside her, suddenly spoke.
"Fine."
With these two calm words falling, the people in the scene were all stunned.
Recovering from the shock, Bibi Dong quickly turned to look at Su Chen.
"Su Chen, don't be impulsive."
"Wang Batian is no ordinary person; he is already a level 42 Spirit Ancestor!"
"Your cultivate method is indeed powerful, but after all, you are currently only at the level of a Great Soul Master."
There was a clear hint of worry in Bibi Dong's words.
She believed that if another year or two passed, Su Chen would definitely be able to crush Wang Batian, but now, there was still a large gap.
After all, there was an entire major Realm between a Spirit Ancestor and a Great Soul Master.
Such a gap was definitely not something that could be easily bridged.
However, Su Chen's expression remained calm.
In the past, he never cared about such provocations.
But this time, Su Chen wanted to use this opportunity to see exactly what level his combat power had reached, which was why he agreed.
Su Chen looked at Bibi Dong, his tone steady.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong originally wanted to advise him further.
But for some reason, after seeing the look of determination in Su Chen's eyes, she felt inexplicably at ease.
Although they had only spent two short days together, she had already witnessed many miracles created by Su Chen, and trust had already grown in her heart.
It was as if anything Su Chen said could truly be accomplished.
In the end, Bibi Dong did not stop him again.
Only the look in her eyes toward Wang Batian and the others became increasingly disgusted.
Meanwhile, outside the Sky Curtain.
Seeing this scene, Yu Xiaogang immediately sneered in disdain.
"Hmph, truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."
"A mere Great Soul Master daring to accept a challenge from a Spirit Ancestor is simply asking for humiliation."
At this moment, he seemed to have already foreseen the scene where Su Chen would be severely humiliated in a moment.
Tang San, who was beside him, also nodded slowly.
In his view, Su Chen was indeed a bit reckless this time.
Although Su Chen had broken everyone's understanding time and time again before, that was, after all, theoretical research.
But actual combat is a contest of real strength; Great Soul Master against Spirit Ancestor, no matter how one looks at it, there is no chance of winning.
"Teacher is right."
"If it were a spar at the same level, Su Chen would definitely be able to win easily, but this is a cross-Realm spar; the gap between the two sides is simply too large, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for Su Chen."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang and Tang San speak one after another, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but roll her eyes and say.
"What do you know?"
"How many miracles has Su Chen already created?"
"Just because others can't do it doesn't mean he can't!"
"Anyway, in my opinion, the winner this time might not necessarily be that Wang Batian!"
Hearing Ning Rongrong say this, Yu Xiaogang snorted coldly and couldn't be bothered to argue further.
In his view, the Sky Curtain video would soon prove everything about what the truth was.
Spirit Hall Academy, Soul Fighting Arena.
As Wang Batian spread the message, in just a short moment, a large number of academy students had gathered around the Soul Fighting Arena.
It couldn't be helped; Bibi Dong's fame in Spirit Hall Academy was simply too great.
There was no telling how many people viewed her as the goddess in their hearts.
And now, an outsider who had appeared from nowhere was actually able to stay by Bibi Dong's side, which naturally made many people extremely unhappy.
"Brother Wang, beat him down hard!"
"Exactly, an outsider, and he dares to stand beside the Holy Maiden?"
"Let him know what kind of place this is!"
Shouts kept ringing out from the sidelines, almost all of them cheering for Wang Batian.
Listening to these cheers, Bibi Dong's face became colder and colder.
She had secretly noted down the few people who were shouting the loudest, intending to settle the score slowly later.
Soon, Su Chen and Wang Batian stood on opposite sides of the Soul Fighting Arena.
Wang Batian twisted his neck, his eyes full of contempt and arrogance.
The next moment, he stomped his foot, and his entire body's Soul Power erupted.
"Wang Batian, level 42 attack system battle Spirit Ancestor!"
"Martial Soul, Mysterious Armor Rhinoceros!"
As the words fell, a heavy and ferocious black giant rhinoceros phantom suddenly appeared behind him.
At the same time, two yellow and two purple Spirit Ring slowly rose from beneath his feet.
The aura of a Spirit Ancestor also pressed toward Su Chen without reservation at this moment.
Seeing this scene, a burst of cheers immediately erupted from the sidelines.
And facing the might released by Wang Batian, Su Chen just glanced at Wang Batian indifferently and spoke slowly.
"Su Chen."
"Su Chen."
Only two words.
Seeing Su Chen's attitude, which was calm to the point of being nearly indifferent, Wang Batian's expression immediately darkened.
In his view, this was blatant provocation from Su Chen, as if he felt that using a Martial Soul to deal with him was completely unnecessary.
"Good, very good!"
Wang Batian laughed out of extreme anger.
"In a moment, I'd like to see if you can still put on such an act!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the first Spirit Ring at Wang Batian's feet suddenly lit up.
"First Soul Skill, Rhinoceros Armor Protection!"
The next instant, thick, mysterious black armor plates quickly covered his entire body, making Wang Batian's already burly Physique appear even more oppressive at this moment.
Immediately after, his second Spirit Ring also flared up.
"Second Soul Skill, Savage Rhinoceros Charge!"
Boom!
The ground beneath Wang Batian's feet cracked violently, and his entire body, like a cannonball fired from a chamber, charged straight at Su Chen.
This strike was extremely fast, even stirring up a gust of wind.
Many students on the sidelines saw this, and their eyes revealed expressions of excitement.
In their eyes, facing this strike, it was impossible for Su Chen to dodge in time; it would be fortunate if he didn't die on the spot.
However, the next moment, the smiles on everyone's faces froze.
They saw Su Chen move his feet, shifting slightly to the side by just one step, and Wang Batian's powerful and heavy charge brushed right past the hem of Su Chen's clothes.
Boom!
A muffled sound rang out.
Wang Batian crashed directly into the stone pillar at the edge of the Soul Fighting Arena.
"What?!"
Seeing this scene, a chorus of exclamations immediately erupted from the sidelines.
Bibi Dong also couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.
Although she trusted Su Chen, she still couldn't help but feel a little worried. Now that she saw Su Chen could so easily evade Wang Batian's full-force charge, she was completely reassured; at the very least, as long as Su Chen didn't go head-to-head with Wang Batian, there would be no problem.
Inside the Soul Fighting Arena, Wang Batian's expression turned completely ugly.
Because only he knew best that with that previous charge, Su Chen didn't dodge it just because of good luck.
Rather, the moment he exerted his force, Su Chen had accurately seen through the direction of his charge.
"I have underestimated you!"
Wang Batian let out a low growl, turned abruptly, and lunged at Su Chen once again.
In an instant, he reached Su Chen, then swung his thick arm, punching directly at Su Chen's chest.
This time, Su Chen did not dodge, instead raising his hand to meet the punch with one of his own.
Bang!
The two fists collided, and a low, muffled sound instantly spread throughout the entire arena.
"He is truly courting death, daring to compete in strength head-on with Brother Wang!"
"That's right, Brother Wang is an attack system Spirit Master, and he even has the bonus from his first Soul Skill. One punch, and even a Spirit Elder would have to treat it with caution. This guy actually dared to receive it directly with his physical body; he really doesn't know what's good for him!"
Seeing that Su Chen dared to go head-to-head with Wang Batian without releasing his Martial Soul or Soul Skill, the students watching from the side were shocked for a moment, then spoke with disdain.
At this instant, Bibi Dong couldn't help but feel worried again.
However, it was not as everyone had imagined; Su Chen was merely shaken back a few steps, shook his hand, and regained his footing.
This scene caused the smiles on many people's faces to freeze.
One had to know, Wang Batian was an attack system Spirit Ancestor.
To receive his punch head-on and still be able to stand there like nothing happened, just how strong must this physical body be?
Wang Batian clearly realized this point as well, and his gaze finally became serious.
As for Su Chen, he gently flexed his wrist, already having a judgment in his heart.
"It seems I previously underestimated my own Physique."
Previously, Su Chen had only estimated his physical body to be at the level of a high-ranked Great Soul Master. Now, after a round of exchanging blows, he had reached a new conclusion: his Physique had reached at least the level of a level 37 Spirit Elder.
"Since that's the case, let's end this!"
Having reached a conclusion, Su Chen no longer wanted to drag things out, and he took the initiative to charge towards Wang Batian.
Seeing that Su Chen actually dared to charge at him, a flash of anger immediately crossed Wang Batian's eyes.
"Courting death!"
The next moment, he lifted his foot violently and stomped heavily onto the ground.
The third Spirit Ring suddenly lit up.
"Third Soul Skill, Earth-Quaking Stomp!"
Boom!
A powerful force of vibration instantly spread out from the ground.
Su Chen only felt the ground beneath his feet shake violently, and his body couldn't help but sway.
And it was during this momentary stagnation that Wang Batian had already rushed to his front again, smashing down with a heavy punch.
Bang!
This time, Su Chen was unable to completely dodge.
That punch grazed his shoulder as it fell, directly blasting him back several meters.
The students on the sidelines saw this and immediately became excited again.
"He hit him!"
"Brother Wang, beat him to death!"
Su Chen, indeed, did not panic. He regained his balance and began to constantly think of a strategy for his counterattack in his mind.
Before every charge, Wang Batian's right shoulder would subconsciously sink slightly first.
This was the flaw.
Thinking of this, Su Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.
On the other side, Wang Batian had been thoroughly enraged by the prolonged battle without a victory.
He could not accept that he, as a proud son of heaven of Spirit Hall Academy, could not even take down an outsider pretty boy.
"I want to see how you dodge this time!"
Amidst his roar, the fourth Spirit Ring at Wang Batian's feet finally lit up.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Tyrant Rhinoceros Mountain-Shaking!"
The next instant, the Soul Power all over his body surged violently.
The mysterious armor on his body expanded again, his muscles bulged high, and even the rhinoceros horn on his forehead lit up with a dark, black light.
An aura even more ferocious than before erupted from within his body.
Feeling this aura, the crowd on the sidelines immediately became restless.
Many people even subconsciously felt that this battle was about to end.
But Su Chen remained calm.
After slowly exhaling a breath, the blood and Soul Power within his body circulated simultaneously.
Wang Batian moved!
He, wrapping himself in a violent aura, rushed fiercely towards Su Chen.
That stance was as if he wanted to smash Su Chen to pieces, bones and all.
Everyone's hearts were also lifted at this moment.
Just at the moment Wang Batian rushed to his front, Su Chen finally moved.
He did not retreat.
Instead, he took a sudden step forward.
Sidestepping!
Lowering his shoulder!
While avoiding the front of the rhinoceros horn, one hand instantly pressed onto Wang Batian's shoulder armor.
Borrowing the force, he turned his body!
The next instant, the full force of Su Chen's body exploded at a single point; he struck with a hand blade, hacking fiercely at the weakest position on the back of Wang Batian's neck.
Bang!
As the strike landed, Wang Batian's body stiffened abruptly.
The fierce light in his eyes rapidly dissipated.
Immediately after, he fell straight down.
Boom!
As Wang Batian fell to the ground, the entire Soul Fighting Arena instantly fell into a deathly silence.