Chapter 119: Divine Voice, Elders' Assembly, Spirit Hall Saintess Zhu Zhuqing
"Good thing you refused!"
"That woman is completely mad. If you took her as your master and learned from her, what if you turned bad?"
Glowing Feather Douluo was the first to speak, his tone full of approval.
"That woman is ruthless and vicious. She's not worthy of being your teacher, Xiao Qing!"
Azure Luan Douluo spoke in a deep voice, carrying a hint of disdain.
"Our Xiao Qing is such a good seedling. We can't let her ruin you!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo clasped his hands behind his back and nodded in agreement:
"If the young miss hadn't been immature and lacked sufficient strength back then, how would it have been her turn to step out, seize power, and sit on the Pope's throne?"
"Second brother is right!"
Mighty Lion Douluo spoke in a muffled voice.
"With so many of us here, could we not teach you well?"
"No need to pay her any attention. With us backing you, she wouldn't dare make things difficult for you!"
"Exactly! With us around, we won't let her touch even a single finger of yours!"
Fifteen Ton Douluo and Demon Suppressing Douluo also nodded one after another, their tones full of protection.
In just a few words, all the worship elders reached a consensus—
They absolutely could not let that madwoman ruin their good disciple!
"In that case, we can ignore her."
Qian Daoliu made the decision: "If she has any grievances, let them come at me."
"Thank you, teachers."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the protective expressions of the worship elders, and a trace of warmth appeared in her cool eyes.
"Xiao Qing, may I sense your soul core?"
Qian Daoliu smiled kindly.
"Of course."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded with a smile.
A moment later, Qian Daoliu withdrew his hand from the girl's shoulder and said with a smile:
"Alright, Xiao Qing, go back and cultivate first."
"We old fellows will gather and study the secret method. If there's anything we don't understand, we'll ask you."
"Of course, if you have any cultivation doubts, you can come to us anytime!"
"Alright!"
Zhu Zhuqing smiled and nodded, then pulled the stunned Ning Rongrong toward the outside of the training ground.
As soon as she stepped out, she noticed several elders with deep auras already waiting outside at some unknown time.
Seeing her come out, they all revealed friendly smiles.
Inside the training ground, after the girl left, the smiles of the seven worship elders instantly disappeared.
"Since we brothers are gathered, let's properly discuss the future arrangements for Xiao Qing, for Rongrong, and for Spirit Hall."
Qian Daoliu raised a soundproof barrier and spoke first.
"Big brother, you understand the situation these years. It's really been hard for us brothers!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo, as the second brother, took the lead.
Over the years, as Pope, Bibi Dong had been secretly trying to win them and the other elders over.
She intended to establish a Spirit Empire, expand outward, and ultimately unify the Douluo Continent.
Regarding this, as the spokesperson of the Angel God, Qian Daoliu naturally did not wish to start wars or harm the innocent.
But they were different!
As worship elders of Spirit Hall, they naturally wanted Spirit Hall to grow and unify the continent.
That way, the glory of Spirit Hall could once again shine across the entire land.
They would also gain resources and authority and leave their names in history.
"Yes… You've all worked hard…"
Qian Daoliu let out a faint sigh.
He knew that if it were anyone else as Pope, even if he were unwilling, the six brothers would still be willing to fight for the greatness of Spirit Hall.
But unfortunately, the current Pope was Bibi Dong.
That madwoman who wished nothing more than to kill him!
Caught between himself, Spirit Hall, and Bibi Dong, one could imagine how difficult the situation of the six brothers must have been.
"Big brother, that's all in the past. Things are different now!"
Mighty Lion Douluo spoke, his eyes blazing as he looked at Qian Daoliu:
"Now, we have Xiao Qing!"
"To speak bluntly, with Xiao Qing here, does Bibi Dong still deserve to sit on the Pope's throne in the future?"
"I agree. Xiao Qing is an unprecedented genius."
Azure Luan Douluo said proudly, "Both have twin martial souls. If that ungrateful woman can sit on the Pope's seat, why can't Xiao Qing?"
"At worst, I think that Ning Rongrong also looks quite promising."
"With the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in hand, her support ability is unmatched under the sky. She'd still be better than Bibi Dong as Pope!"
"Not to mention the young miss. Though her temperament still needs polishing, with us old fellows backing her, she can easily serve as Pope!"
"If I must choose between Bibi Dong, the young master, and Xiao Qing, this old man chooses Xiao Qing!"
Glowing Feather Douluo, who looked like a white-haired handsome youth, spoke in a mature tone, declaring his stance.
"Same here!"
Fifteen-ton Douluo and Demon Suppressing Douluo nodded in agreement.
"It seems you all have come to the same conclusion."
Qian Daoliu looked at everyone with satisfaction:
"In that case, you don't need to consider me. Just act according to your own thoughts."
"Yes! Grand Worship!"
The worship elders exchanged glances, seeing tacit understanding in each other's eyes—
From now on, they will fully support Zhu Zhuqing.
As for Bibi Dong, let her stay sidelined!
"Alright, everyone, protect me. I will now condense my first soul core!"
After speaking, Qian Daoliu closed his eyes. Using Zhu Zhuqing's soul core as a reference, he began condensing his first soul core!
In an instant, heaven and earth returned to their origin, and sunlight poured down.
Qian Daoliu's martial soul possessed his body, like a blazing sun rising into the sky.
His aura surged layer upon layer!
"What are these old fossils doing!?"
Bibi Dong looked from afar, her face tense, immense pressure weighing on her heart:
"He is already at rank 99. Can his strength still improve? Is he trying to become god?"
"It's done!"
In less than half an hour, relying on his own foundation, Qian Daoliu easily condensed his first light-attributed soul core.
However…
"Big brother, you succeeded. Why don't you look happy?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo asked curiously.
"Just now, in a moment of trance, I heard a divine voice."
Qian Daoliu slowly descended, his expression eerily calm.
"A divine voice?"
Glowing Feather Douluo moved closer: "What did the Angel God say?"
"It's hard to describe…"
Qian Daoliu shook his head slightly:
"In short, the future may not be peaceful. Everyone should grow stronger as soon as possible."
Hearing this, all the worship elders became solemn.
Seeing this, Qian Daoliu reassured them:
"There's no need to worry too much. Just keep it in mind. I'll first assist you all in condensing your first soul core."
"Big brother, why not take advantage of the momentum and condense your second soul core as well?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo suggested.
"No. The second soul core is much more difficult. I need to consider it further."
Qian Daoliu shook his head slightly. Regarding the two paths of co-position resonance and yin-yang complement, he still needed to study them further.
That day, waves of soul power vortices continuously appeared on the training ground.
When Qian Daoliu led the Six Great Worships out of the training ground, all the elders in the city, including Pope Bibi Dong, had already arrived.
"Since everyone is here, let's begin the Elders' Assembly directly."
Qian Daoliu spoke calmly and led the group toward the Elders Hall.
The Elders' Assembly began, and Qian Daoliu took the opportunity to pass on the soul core secret method internally!
"There is actually such a secret method!?"
"It truly seizes the fortune of heaven and earth!"
"As long as all elders master it, the strength of Spirit Hall can increase by at least twenty percent!"
All the elders were shocked.
"This method was created by Zhu Zhuqing, a secret disciple of the Worship Hall. It is classified as top secret. Without permission, not a single word may be leaked!"
Qian Daoliu said calmly yet forcefully:
"I intend to appoint Zhu Zhuqing as the Saintess of Spirit Hall and Ning Rongrong as the second Saintess."
"Saintess Zhu Zhuqing will inherit the position of Pope in the future. Saintess Ning Rongrong will be cultivated according to the standard of the Chief Archbishop."
"At the same time, Zhu Zhuqing will officially be granted the status of a real-power elder, able to participate in the Elders' Assembly with proposal and voting rights."
"Who agrees, and who objects!"
For a moment, the entire hall was stunned.
"Didn't they say she's only a quasi-Soul Emperor? Giving her real-power elder status already doesn't seem appropriate, right?"
"She just joined Spirit Hall not long ago, and she's already being made Saintess. Isn't that too fast?"
"I think her character and loyalty should be observed a bit longer."
"Bullshit! She already presented such a secret method. What more is there to observe?"
"I want to ask, who exactly is Ning Rongrong?!"
"…"
The elders discussed heatedly, but none opposed.
Although in name the worship elders did not participate in decision-making, everyone knew who the true core of Spirit Hall was!
At that moment, a voice rang out—
"I object!"
Bibi Dong gripped her staff tightly, staring at Qian Daoliu, her face almost twisted:
"Unless she is willing to acknowledge me as her master, what right does she have to become saintess?"
Qian Daoliu did not speak, merely looking at her quietly.
"We are not asking for your opinions. We are informing you!
Mighty Lion Douluo suddenly stood up, releasing a thick and heavy pressure:
"Those who disagree can come spar with the six of us old fellows anytime. This old man has just condensed a soul core, and my strength has improved slightly."
All the elders' expressions changed.
With such momentum, it wouldn't be long before Mighty Lion Douluo could break through to rank 98, right?
Could it be that all of this was due to that soul core?
No wonder these usually indifferent worship elders were so firmly standing on the side of that secret disciple!
So aside from the master-disciple relationship, there was also such a favor involved!
The elders' thoughts instantly became active—
"If I condense my first soul core, could I also advance one rank?"
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