Upon hearing Ye Renxin's words, how could the many Soul Masters present fail to understand?
The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Dugu Family and the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family had actually been quietly recruited by someone!
And that force was the Longevity Pavilion before their eyes?
Could it be that a new Titled Douluo powerhouse had emerged in the Spirit Master World?!
This was the first reaction in everyone's minds!
After all, Dugu Bo was already an eighty-seventh-level Spirit Douluo powerhouse.
Moreover, his temperament was extremely peculiar and reclusive.
Anyone capable of subduing this old poison master must possess even greater strength!
Undoubtedly, it would lead people to think of that small handful of Titled Douluo powerhouses at the pinnacle of the Spirit Master World pyramid.
As for Ye Renxin's involvement, none of those present could figure out the reason.
They could only speculate... perhaps the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family needed a patron to rely on.
Before those Soul Masters could ask any questions...
Whoosh!
Dugu Bo descended from the sky and landed on the ground, his pair of dark green vertical pupils filled with coldness as he gave a sinister smile and said, "Vice Pavilion Master Ye, we should withdraw. Now is not yet the time for us to make our move."
"Heh~ Indeed so."
Ye Renxin chuckled lightly, nodded, and then turned to leave alongside Dugu Bo.
Ye Lengleng and Dugu Yan, hand in hand, closely followed behind them.
Tang Yuehua stood atop the Moon Pavilion, silently watching as the heavy gates of the Eternal Heaven opposite slowly closed, lost in thought for a long while.
Where exactly did this Longevity Pavilion come from?
This was not only Tang Yuehua's doubt but also the perplexity in the hearts of many factions within the Spirit Master World.
It was quite possible that this newly emerged Longevity Pavilion already possessed strength comparable to any one of the Lower Four Sects. If so, the established structure of the Three Upper Sects and Lower Four Sects in the Spirit Master World might be about to change...
The Seven Treasures Glazed Sect naturally received the news as well.
"Fengzhi, I never expected the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall not only to have won over Yang Wushuang and Dugu Bo but even to have drawn in the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family... If we add the potentially subjugated Po Clan and Defense Clan, it truly is a force not to be underestimated."
Sword Douluo's face revealed a look of astonishment.
He held a fishing rod in his hand, the hook submerged silently in the pond before him...
The three of them sat like this beneath the pavilion, fishing to cultivate their sentiments.
Yet Ning Fengzhi furrowed his brows, his thoughts swirling as he shook his head.
"No, Uncle Sword, that's only one aspect!"
"Oh?"
Bone Douluo's fishing rod trembled in his hand as he asked curiously, "Fengzhi, what else can you discern from this intelligence?"
"Heh~"
Ning Fengzhi seemed to have figured something out. Ripples spread around the fishing line hanging from his rod as he smiled and reminded, "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, have you forgotten the curse that befell the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family?"
"???"
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were both taken aback simultaneously.
Ning Fengzhi leisurely explained, "Speaking of which, that young girl from the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family should have long passed the age for awakening her Martial Soul, right?"
Bone Douluo nodded.
"It seems so, at least over two months ago. When that child was born, I even went to deliver congratulations on your behalf."
"Wait!"
As he spoke, Bone Douluo suddenly realized something.
Their gazes met with Sword Douluo's, then immediately turned to Ning Fengzhi, exclaiming in unison, "Ye Renxin, he's still alive?!"
"Indeed, Pavilion Master Ye is alive and well."
Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile.
"This means the Ye family has abandoned the inheritance of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul. Or perhaps, the Martial Soul awakened by that young girl of the Ye family has undergone further enhancement! Thereby resolving this bizarre, curse-like Martial Soul Defect Disease."
The more he spoke, the brighter Ning Fengzhi's eyes became.
"!!!"
Both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo widened their eyes in unison.
"The Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul has been passed down for so many generations. With Ye Renxin's temperament, he would never abandon its inheritance."
Bone Douluo said gravely.
Sword Douluo nodded heavily in agreement.
"There is only one truth!"
Under the gaze of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, Ning Fengzhi spoke in unison with them, "That young girl from the Ye family's Martial Soul has evolved!"
"Haha~"
Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but laugh.
"Now it seems, the reason the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family was recruited is quite clear. It's not much different from our Seven Treasures Glazed Sect."
Sword Douluo nodded slightly.
Since that Ye Tian could cause the Nine Heart Begonia to evolve, naturally he could also evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda Martial Soul.
"This pill is truly unbelievable..."
Bone Douluo's face was full of incredulity.
"Now I'm beginning to wonder, could the Dugu family also suffer from a Martial Soul Defect Disease?"
Ning Fengzhi suddenly thought of this possibility.
And he provided his explanation.
"In my memory, records concerning the Dugu family don't seem to mention many long-lived individuals. Even when their cultivation reached Soul Sage... news of their deaths would always come unexpectedly."
Sword Douluo thought carefully, unable to refute, and could only nod.
"That is entirely possible."
"Haha~ How interesting. When Rongrong's full moon banquet arrives, Fengzhi, you'll be able to see ghostly expressions on those people's faces!"
A somewhat mischievous, childlike smile appeared on Bone Douluo's face.
He had nothing more to ponder now.
Or rather, at this point, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect had nothing more to consider.
Boarding the fast ship of the Longevity Pavilion was the only choice!
The widespread gossip circulating throughout the vast Spirit Master World certainly couldn't escape the Spirit Hall's intelligence network.
Ye Tian naturally knew about the waves the Longevity Pavilion was making in the Spirit Master World.
However, the ripples stirred by these waves would undoubtedly fade over time, until they disappeared.
In less than half a month, few spoke of it anymore.
In the blink of an eye, nearly a month had passed. The ephemeral Longevity Pavilion seemed to have been forgotten by people.
Only from the top floor of the Moon Pavilion opposite...
Occasional thoughtful gazes would fall upon that grand and imposing structure.
Tang Yuehua always felt.
That the Clear Sky School seemed destined to miss something.
The Clear Sky School's position might be replaced by another power.
After sealing the mountain and closing the sect.
Could the Clear Sky School still be called the number one sect under heaven?
Tang Yuehua knew the answer was no.
As time passed.
The full moon banquet for the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's sole young lady, Ning Rongrong, finally arrived.
Three days prior.
The Seven Treasures Glazed Sect had already sent out the invitations.
Naturally, all the major sects, except for the Clear Sky School, received invitations.
Even the two great empires and the Spirit Hall were no exception.
Even the other duchies or kingdoms under the two great empires.
As well as many advanced Soul Master academies, and families like the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Dugu family, the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye family, and other forces large and small, such as the somewhat famous Overlord Dragon Serpent—without exception, all received invitations from the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
It could be said to be an extravagantly grand celebration!
This was also inseparable from Ning Fengzhi's heartfelt affection for Ning Rongrong.
But aside from those directly involved, no one knew that the lavish full-month banquet hosted by the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect was not merely a simple celebration—it was also meant to advertise for the Longevity Pavilion.
Logically, such an event naturally wouldn't require the personal participation of the Pope or the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. At most, the master of the Martial Soul Grand Hall located in Heaven Dou City would attend on their behalf.
That is, the Platinum Bishop currently still at the Spirit Douluo level—Sarath!
However, after receiving the invitation, Ye Tian decided to make a trip to Heaven Dou City!
Not for the full-month banquet, of course—though Ye Tian would certainly pay a visit to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
He also wanted to check on Qian Renxue and the other two.
Come to think of it, it wouldn't hurt to hold Ning Rongrong for a bit either!
In fact, a somewhat mischievous thought had already begun to rise in Ye Tian's heart.
When he encountered the future little devil girl,
perhaps he could say to her, "I held you when you were still wearing open-crotch pants."
Hehehehe—
The expression on that little devil girl's face would surely be priceless then!
Spirit Hall City, Wisteria Residence.
Ye Tian was sitting cross-legged beneath the Pill Furnace within the Eternal Heaven, resting with his eyes closed.
Behind him, a pair of small fists kept pounding away randomly.
It actually felt quite soothing to Ye Tian...
In his arms were two fluffy large tails for Ye Tian to play with.
But before long, the little fox behind him stopped her movements. Her crimson face peeked out from behind Ye Tian's shoulder, and the pair of fox tails resting on his knees trembled slightly.
Hu Liena said shyly, "Senior Brother, it's time. Nana has to go practice with my brother and the others."
"Mm, go ahead!"
Ye Tian nodded, patted the fox tails in his arms, and couldn't help but smile as he felt the slight trembling of the delicate figure behind him.
"I happen to have some matters to attend to at the Papal Hall as well."
"Mm~ Goodbye, Senior Brother."
Hu Liena nodded gently and said, "When I come back, Nana will massage those legs of yours."
With those words, there was a soft mwah!
Hu Liena kissed Ye Tian on the cheek, then her entire delicate figure floated up into the air and drifted toward the window. She even turned back to wave at Ye Tian, her smile as bright as flowers.
"Heh~"
Ye Tian couldn't hold back a laugh, his expression turning odd.
"Could it be that I have the potential to be a succubus?"
Ye Tian chuckled softly.
He took out a letter from his sleeve.
The illustration on it was extremely exquisite, even embroidered with golden patterns. The front featured golden Six Wings.
The back showed a golden fish head, drawn plump and round.
The seal was a pill painted in ink.
Without a doubt, this was a letter sent by Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er from Heaven Dou City.
The contents of the letter were simple.
Qian Renxue and the others had successfully used the Zombie Pill to control the eldest prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe, and could finally begin normal cultivation... Of course, there was also plenty of mushy talk—especially from Jin Yue'er, who had even pressed her lip print on the inside of the envelope————
Ye Tian shook his head helplessly.
He put away the letter in his hand, slowly stood up, and walked outside.
Before long, Ye Tian arrived within the grounds of the Papal Hall, with people continuously bowing to him along the way.
His neck was nearly sore from all the nodding.
Finally, he reached the side entrance of the Papal Hall.
Possessing the privilege of not needing to be announced, Ye Tian strode confidently inside.
Inside the grand hall.
As the Pope, Bibi Dong sat upon the papal throne, dressed in sacred vestments and wearing a purple-gold crown.
Gazing down at the figures below the steps, her expression was solemn.
Standing below were, naturally, the Pope's loyal vanguards—Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. Positioned slightly apart from the two was a graceful figure with a doll-like face and an ample bosom—none other than Ye Tian's old acquaintance, the owner of the Holy Soul Winery and one of the Cardinals in charge of finances, Cardinal Lü Luo.
Ye Tian entered quietly, and Bibi Dong immediately caught sight of him.
Her gaze was drawn to her beloved disciple.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo allowed Ye Tian to approach the center of the hall.
It was worth mentioning that, at Chrysanthemum Douluo's request, Ye Tian had also sought out a fairly decent Fairy Grade medicinal herb called Dark Night Violet for Ghost Douluo, refining it into a Dark Night Purple Gold Pill and presenting it to him.
Thus, both of the Pope's top generals had received favors from Ye Tian.
Lü Luo instinctively glanced behind her while continuing her report. Spotting Ye Tian approaching in his Taoist Robe, her eyes behind her glasses gleamed faintly...
At that moment, Bibi Dong finally withdrew her gaze from Ye Tian. Her stern expression softened, melting like spring water, as she waved a hand toward Lü Luo and the others.
"Alright, you may all withdraw for now."
Lü Luo paused briefly before immediately bowing and stepping back.
"Yes, I take my leave!"
"————"
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo left without a word.
Lü Luo followed behind Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. As she passed by Ye Tian, she discreetly threw him a flirtatious glance and blew him a kiss.
This made Ye Tian's heart skip a beat.
Yet, the ample curves in Lü Luo's embrace still caught Ye Tian's eye.
It was truly unbearable!
Ye Tian's gaze swept over Lü Luo's figure. As they passed each other, he glanced back slightly, taking in the deliberate sway of her shapely hips, feeling an urge to whistle.
Once Lü Luo and the others had disappeared from the hall, a cool, crisp voice sounded beside Ye Tian's ear.
"Enjoying the view?"
"Of course, my teacher."
Ye Tian reacted swiftly, turning his head and looking up at Bibi Dong on the high platform, offering a slight bow.
"Hmph~ I wasn't asking about myself."
Bibi Dong watched Ye Tian with amusement, though her words carried a hidden edge.
Ye Tian broke into a slight sweat.
He could only gently flatter Bibi Dong's soft, plump rear once more.
"Is there anyone in this world more beautiful than you?"
"Hmph! Smooth talker!"
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, her smile fading, though a faint blush tinged her cheeks.
"At home, I never see you staring at me like that."
"Uh~ Well, you are the Pope, after all. This disciple wouldn't dare to be disrespectful..."
Ye Tian chuckled awkwardly.
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Am I that sacred?"
"Of course!"
Ye Tian lowered his head, forcing out the words against his conscience.
"Nonsense!"
"Disrespect you haven't shown, but taking liberties you certainly have!"
Bibi Dong retorted coldly.
She still remembered every time Ye Tian had smacked her backside.
"Teacher, you can't say such things carelessly."
Ye Tian raised his head to remind her.
"Otherwise, if others hear it, our perfectly innocent relationship might be misinterpreted."
Bibi Dong frowned and ended the conversation.
"I can't be bothered to argue with you over such pointless matters."
"Just tell me, what do you need my help with by coming to my Papal Hall?"