Chapter 1: Grand Elder of Spirit HallSpirit City, inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace.The spacious Supreme Pontiff Palace was, for once, packed with figures.Those qualified to stand here were none other than the high-ranking officials of Spirit Hall.At the very back stood a row of Cardinals in red robes.The status of Cardinal was already enough to be all-powerful in the various Spirit Hall Branch Halls.Yet here, they didn't even dare to make a sound, keeping their heads lowered.In front of the Cardinals, several figures stood in a row.The status of these people far exceeded that of the Cardinals; they were the Elders of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, every one of them a Titled Douluo.Looking across the entire continent, a Titled Douluo was undoubtedly a rare existence.Even in the Two Great Empires, Heaven Dou and Star Luo, the combined number of Titled Douluo did not reach the count of one hand.Yet, here in the main hall of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, there were as many as eight of them standing.In front of these Elders sat a simple chair made of golden nanmu, and upon it sat an old man with hair like silver threads.These Elders, who stirred up winds and clouds across the continent, now appeared like the old man's personal guards, their faces filled with reverence.There was no other reason.This old man was the Grand Elder of Spirit Hall, and the strongest person in the entire Douluo Continent today.For many years, he had fought across the continent for Spirit Hall, suppressing the entire continent with his overwhelming strength.Even the Emperors of the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire had to bow and offer a salute when meeting this legendary Grand Elder, respectfully addressing him as "Sun Moon Douluo".Strength was the most powerful deterrent.It was precisely because of him that Spirit Hall possessed its current status.No one knew how long this Grand Elder had lived; in the eyes of the World, he was already a living legend.Even the High Priest of the Hall of Worship, the master of Douluo Hall, Qian Daoliu, who was hailed as "invincible in the sky", had to address the old man as Uncle Feng.He was Chu Feng, the Grand Elder of Spirit Hall, hailed by the World as the "invincible under heaven" Sun Moon Douluo.The Supreme Pontiff Palace was so quiet one could hear a pin drop; before Chu Feng, this Grand Elder, spoke, no one dared to be the first to break this suffocating silence.Even though this Grand Elder had long since retired for many years, everyone still held him in immense respect.Today was an extremely important day for Spirit Hall, the day of the new Supreme Pontiff's coronation.This was also the reason why Chu Feng had appeared in the Supreme Pontiff Palace once again.No one knew what this Grand Elder was thinking at this moment.His expression was calm, his gaze as unfathomable as a deep, secluded pool.He was simply looking at the figure sitting on the throne above the Supreme Pontiff Palace.That slender and beautiful figure was none other than Bibi Dong."Why? I clearly prevented that incident, so why did Qian Xunji still die?"However, at this moment, Chu Feng only appeared calm on the surface, while his mind was filled with a thousand thoughts.He remembered that in the original plot, Qian Xunji should have only been injured by Tang Hao, and it was a hateful Bibi Dong who secretly killed Qian Xunji.But this time, the secret chamber incident did not happen, and Bibi Dong did not hate Qian Xunji.To prevent things from following the original trajectory, Chu Feng had specifically taken Bibi Dong as his disciple, trying his best to avoid any intersection between the two.In terms of seniority, Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji were of the same generation.Because Qian Xunji was also his disciple.Originally, Qian Xunji would not have died; he could have continued to serve as the Supreme Pontiff.And Bibi Dong could have avoided all the tragic encounters from the original story, living a carefree life as the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, eventually succeeding his position as Grand Elder.But now, everything seemed to be developing in a bizarre way, heading in the original direction.This time, Qian Xunji was killed directly by Tang Hao, and Bibi Dong, as the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, was once again pushed to the position of Supreme Pontiff.Chu Feng couldn't help but have doubts in his heart."Could it be that the World in the simulation is different from the plot of the original Douluo World?"Yes, this was not reality, but merely a life simulation.As a transmigrator, Chu Feng naturally carried a System with him; his System was called the "Spirit Master Life Simulation System".As the name suggested, he could use the System to simulate the life of a Spirit Master.There was no such thing as an invincible Grand Elder of Spirit Hall who dominated the World; it was just a simulation in his dream.He had experienced such simulations countless times, and each life was different.In this Douluo Continent, everyone could awaken their own Spirit at the age of six.This Spirit could be anything, from a noble and holy angel to a useless weed.Of course, what determined a person's life was not just the Spirit itself, but also spirit power.However, people who could awaken spirit power were extremely rare.Out of a hundred people, perhaps only a few had it.Only by possessing spirit power could one become a noble Spirit Master; otherwise, one could only be reduced to the bottom-tier commoners.To rise from an ordinary person, talent was undoubtedly the most important thing.And this "Spirit Master Life Simulation System" of his had a function, which was to allow him to inherit the talents from the simulation.And depending on the rating of the simulation's ending, he could also receive some special rewards.This simulation was undoubtedly the best result Chu Feng had achieved in his countless simulations.It was also the longest simulation he had ever experienced.Innate Full Spirit Power, terrifying twin spirits, the Sun and the Moon.In terms of Cultivation, he rose all the way to the top, even becoming the Grand Elder of Spirit Hall.Chu Feng had already decided that as soon as this simulation ended, he would choose to redeem his rewards.With so many years of simulated life experience, he believed that after obtaining the same talent, he would definitely be able to rise again.Thinking that the end of the simulation was coming soon, whether Qian Xunji died or lived seemed to have nothing to do with him anymore.Chu Feng smiled and shook his head, no longer thinking about this somewhat strange matter.He stood up.Now, only the last step remained.As long as Bibi Dong's coronation ceremony began, everything could come to a close.He could feel that the body he had simulated was already becoming extremely weak and was about to enter death.Even if he was invincible across the continent, in the end, he was only a mortal.In the simulation, there seemed to be an invisible barrier that blocked his possibility of becoming a god.Chu Feng attributed this to the limitations of the System and did not dwell on it.At this moment, everyone in the Supreme Pontiff Palace focused their gaze on Chu Feng.They were waiting, waiting for this elderly man to announce the beginning of the new Supreme Pontiff's coronation.The High Priest Qian Daoliu had already left Spirit Hall to hunt down the murderer, Tang Hao, because of the death of his son, Qian Xunji.Now, in all of Spirit Hall, the only person qualified to crown Bibi Dong was the Grand Elder, Chu Feng.He turned around and said to the crowd:"Spirit Hall is the place of pilgrimage for all Spirit Masters in the World. Although the fall of the former Supreme Pontiff is regrettable, the position of Supreme Pontiff cannot remain vacant for a day.""From today on, the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, will succeed to the position of Supreme Pontiff."Chu Feng's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.Immediately, in the main hall, both Elders and Cardinals knelt on the ground and shouted in unison:"Long live the Supreme Pontiff!"Only Chu Feng stood proudly in place.A moment later, he turned to face Bibi Dong on the throne, placed his right hand on his left chest, and bowed slightly to pay his respects."Long live the Supreme Pontiff." Chu Feng said softly.Bibi Dong, sitting above, looked at Chu Feng with a complex expression, and it took a long time for her to come back to her senses. She waved her hand and said:"You may all rise.""Thank you, Supreme Pontiff."The Elders and Cardinals only then dared to stand up.Spirit City was the Holy Land in the hearts of all Spirit Masters on the continent, and the Supreme Pontiff was the faith of all Spirit Masters.The coronation of the new Supreme Pontiff could naturally not be completed with just a few words in this Supreme Pontiff Palace.Next, Spirit Hall would hold a grand coronation ceremony for several days.The Elders and Cardinals left one after another to prepare for the upcoming coronation ceremony.Before long, only Bibi Dong and Chu Feng remained in the huge Supreme Pontiff Palace.At this moment, Bibi Dong finally dared to relax a little and let out a long sigh.She rose from the throne above, her long legs taking elegant steps, and walked down the stairs step by step until she reached Chu Feng.At this moment, where was the majesty and dignity Bibi Dong had when everyone else was present? She was now just like a young girl.She looked at Chu Feng and asked softly with a slightly uneasy expression:"Teacher, can I really handle this position of Supreme Pontiff?"Her previous demeanor was completely forced by Chu Feng's requirements.Although she was the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall and would eventually succeed to the position of Supreme Pontiff, the former Supreme Pontiff Qian Xunji had died too suddenly, and she was not prepared at all.When everyone was present, she had to force herself to hold on, but now that only Chu Feng was here, Bibi Dong completely shed her disguise, revealing her weak side.Without that terrible experience in the secret chamber, Bibi Dong was still that innocent young girl.Facing the heavy burden that had suddenly fallen on her shoulders, the only person she could rely on was her teacher.Chu Feng looked at her, feeling a bit emotional for a moment.Bibi Dong in the original ending had always been one of his major regrets.Such an innocent and romantic girl had her personality twisted because of two beasts, and was eventually blinded by hatred.This was also the reason why Chu Feng wanted to save Bibi Dong.It was a pity that this was just a World simulated by his System."If Bibi Dong could also be saved in reality, how good would that be..."Chu Feng couldn't help but think so.At the same time, he reached out and touched the young girl's head, comforting her:"Donger, don't doubt yourself before anything has truly begun. You are my student, and I believe in you.""Teacher..."Hearing Chu Feng's words, Bibi Dong's eyes immediately became incomparably firm.Yes, she was the student of the strongest person on the entire continent, the living legend of Spirit Hall — Chu Feng.How could she be self-deprecating?The teacher's student must also be the most outstanding in the entire continent."I understand, Teacher."Bibi Dong's expression became serious, finally having a bit of the Supreme Pontiff's demeanor."I will definitely not let you down."She said to Chu Feng.Hearing this, Chu Feng nodded with satisfaction."This way, I can leave with peace of mind. It's just a pity that I won't be able to see the day you reach the Titled Douluo level with my own eyes."Anyway, the simulation was about to end, so he didn't intend to hide it anymore and spoke out about the things he regretted in his heart.After death, who cares about the flood after me.Chu Feng didn't care, but these words were like a bolt from the blue to Bibi Dong.She felt her heart tighten suddenly, and a sense of suffocation surged up."Teacher, you... you are leaving?"Bibi Dong opened her eyes wide, full of disbelief."Donger, there is no banquet in the World that doesn't end. Teacher is already old, and I cannot stay by your side forever."Chu Feng said with a calm expression:"You are already the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, you cannot act like a Little girl anymore."At this moment, Bibi Dong couldn't listen to a single word; she almost begged:"No, Teacher, please don't go, don't leave me, okay?"Bibi Dong knew that Chu Feng never joked, and the talk of leaving could never be just talk.Thinking that she might never see Chu Feng again, she felt as if her heart was being cut by a thousand knives.All this time, Chu Feng had given Bibi Dong countless meticulous care.Her feelings for him had long since surpassed that of a teacher and student.In the next second, she threw herself directly into Chu Feng's arms, tears streaming uncontrollably from the corners of her eyes.With a hint of crying and sobbing, Bibi Dong's voice came again:"Don't leave me here alone, okay? You can take me with you. I'd rather not be this Supreme Pontiff; I just want to be with you, Teacher."She said these words almost pleadingly.Chu Feng hesitated for a moment, then reached out to embrace the sobbing Bibi Dong, and sighed:"This is not a matter I can decide. If I could, why wouldn't I want to stay?"Bibi Dong's eyes were blurred by tears, and her voice trembled slightly:"Teacher is the strongest person on this continent; how could there be anything you cannot decide?"Hearing this, Chu Feng gave a wry smile.The reason?How was he supposed to explain this?Should he just say that this was only a simulated World? Who would believe such a thing?Moreover, this might be an even greater hurt for Bibi Dong.Chu Feng suddenly regretted saying it.He had to blame the System in his heart; it was just a simulation, why make it so realistic?He was almost beginning to think this was a real World.Every person in it was simply too flesh-and-blood.Looking at Bibi Dong, who was crying like a tearful person, Chu Feng felt a little unbearable in his heart."Alright Donger, maybe we will have a chance to meet again in the future, you don't have to be so sad."Thinking about it, Chu Feng decided to comfort Bibi Dong first.Although he could force the end of the simulation, he felt that he at least had to get over the hurdle in his own heart.A young girl crying like a flower in the rain in front of him, how many people could harden their hearts and ignore it?Anyway, what he said was the truth.There would definitely be a chance to meet again in the future.Whether the Bibi Dong at that time would still be this Bibi Dong was another matter.As soon as Chu Feng finished speaking, Bibi Dong suddenly raised her head.His words were like a glimmer of light in the darkness to Bibi Dong."Teacher, will we really meet again?"She stared at Chu Feng's face and asked."We will..." Chu Feng nodded.And at this moment, the System's voice rang in his ears."Congratulations to the host for completing this simulation. Returning, please wait.""Coming at just the right time." Chu Feng thought.In the next second, his body began to become illusory, turning into countless starlike points, gradually dissipating."Teacher!"Bibi Dong discovered this sudden change and exclaimed.Chu Feng smiled, and taking advantage of the final time, reached out to wipe away Bibi Dong's tears."Donger, you must remember.""Only by becoming strong enough can you have the qualifications to hold your destiny in your own hands."He said this to Bibi Dong, and also to himself.After the simulation ended, his own life would truly begin.Looking at the bewildered Bibi Dong, Chu Feng suddenly said, as if by some strange impulse:"Perhaps one day, Teacher will also need your protection."Then, everything before his eyes sank into deep darkness.Chu Feng knew that his last life simulation had ended.And Bibi Dong remained in the posture of hugging Chu Feng, looking blankly at the place where Chu Feng had been, which was now empty.The last words Chu Feng said still echoed in her ears.Bibi Dong lowered her eyebrows and eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.After a long time, until she could no longer shed a single tear, she wiped the corners of her eyes.She turned to look at the Supreme Pontiff's throne in the main hall, her face no longer showing any weakness, replaced by determination and indifference.From today on, she was the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall — the ruler above ten thousand people.Bibi Dong walked up the stairs step by step and slowly sat on the throne.Her gaze became deep and distant, looking at the empty Spirit Hall main hall before her, and she murmured softly:"Teacher, I will wait for your return on this throne; you must not lie to me."
