Chapter 18: Yue Douluo Ghostly Advances to Title? A Blue Silver Forest Full of Blue Silver Grass?!
After settling the matter of the compensation, Qian Xunji rubbed his throbbing temples, trying to calm the surging emotions in his heart.
Although remedial measures have been taken.
However, the crushing defeat at Seagod Island, and the existence of that legendary level 99 Limit Douluo, are matters of great importance.
It is by no means something he alone can decide.
He had to go to the main hall.
Even though he was the Pope, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe towards his father, who stood at the pinnacle of the continent.
Qian Xunji straightened his slightly disheveled robes and stepped out of the Papal Palace.
He walked up the white marble staircase that only popes and elders could tread upon.
At this time, the Spirit Hall was functionally divided into the Pope's Hall and the Hall of Worship.
However, it was not yet as fragmented and hostile as it became in later generations.
The power of the entire Spirit Hall remains firmly in the hands of the Qian family.
As the Grand Priest, Qian Daoliu is Qian Xunji's biological father and the guardian of the Angel Clan.
Father and son are of one mind, working together to uphold the honor of the Spirit Hall.
The mountain wind howled, causing Qian Xunji's golden robe to flutter wildly.
When Qian Xunji finally stepped onto the last step and arrived at the sacred hall, he paused involuntarily.
Outside the majestic palace gates stood two familiar figures.
The person on the left is wearing a bright silver armor, and his skin is excessively pale.
He had a delicate and beautiful appearance, and seemed to be playing with an unknown flower petal in his hand.
The person on the right was completely shrouded in a black robe and wore a ghost mask.
He seemed to blend into the surrounding shadows, exuding a sinister aura.
Upon seeing the two of them, a hint of surprise flashed in Qian Xunji's eyes.
"Yue Guan?"
Gui Mei?
These two were Qian Xunji's trusted lieutenants, Yue Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
A while ago, both of them reported to him that their soul power had broken through the bottleneck of level 90 and reached the realm of quasi-Title Douluo.
To ensure everything went perfectly, Qian Daoliu invited several powerful figures from the Hall of Worship.
He personally led the team to escort them deep into the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for the ninth soul ring.
It's been quite some time since they left.
Upon hearing Qian Xunji's voice, the two who were talking in hushed tones immediately stopped what they were doing, turned around in unison, and bowed respectfully to Qian Xunji.
"Your subordinate Yue Guan (Gui Mei) greets His Holiness the Pope!"
As the two moved, a seemingly intangible yet extremely solid immense pressure instantly spread out from them.
That was no longer the aura of a Soul Douluo, but the genuine pressure of a Title Douluo that resonated with heaven and earth!
Qian Xunji keenly sensed the change in this aura, and a hint of joy finally appeared on his previously gloomy face.
He strode forward, his gaze intently scrutinizing the two of them:
"You...successfully?"
Yue Guan lightly raised his orchid-like fingers, a bewitching smile appearing on his face, his voice soft and seductive:
"Thanks to the great blessings of His Holiness the Pope, I have successfully acquired my ninth spirit ring and been promoted to Title Douluo."
The ghost beside him, though not one for words, responded in a deep voice:
"The same applies to subordinates."
"Good!
Good!
Good!"
Qian Xunji said "good" three times in a row, and the pent-up frustration in his heart finally dissipated a lot at this moment.
Although the battle on Seagod Island cost him two Title Douluos and severely weakened the Spirit Hall.
But fate did not completely abandon the Spirit Hall.
At this crucial moment, Yue Guan and Gui Mei both successfully advanced to the next level!
With one decrease and one increase, the overall strength may be slightly reduced due to the relatively shallow foundation of the newly promoted Title Douluo.
However, the number of Title Douluos in the Spirit Hall has not decreased!
As long as the number of top-tier combatants is maintained, the Spirit Hall's structure will not collapse, and its deterrent power will remain.
Tang Chen's intimidating presence was so strong that even Qian Daoliu and Qian Xunji dared not let their guard down.
"You two have broken through at just the right time!"
Qian Xunji looked at the two newly promoted Title Douluos before him, his eyes showing a newfound reliance on them:
"The Spirit Hall is currently facing a turbulent period, and it needs pillars like you to stabilize the situation."
"Come, follow me inside to see the High Priest."
Qian Xunji waved his sleeve, and his originally heavy steps became lighter.
When he took two newly promoted Title Douluos to see his father to report the news of the defeat at Seagod Island.
Hopefully, this will calm the father's anger down a bit.
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After that playful and ambiguous moment, the atmosphere in the carriage, though still somewhat intimate, gradually calmed down over time.
Lan Yue huddled in the corner, trying to calm her restless heartbeat.
Bibi Dong, meanwhile, rested her chin on her hand, idly watching the scenery rushing past outside the window through the gap in the curtains billowing in the wind.
After an unknown amount of time, the once monotonous green jungle suddenly underwent a strange change.
On the ground, the originally messy shrubs and weeds gradually decreased.
Instead, there is a type of grass leaf that is entirely translucent blue.
At first, there were only a few scattered among the weeds.
But as the carriage continued on its journey, the blue grass grew more and more abundant and denser.
Finally, as far as the eye could see, everything was covered by this blue vegetation.
A gentle breeze blows, and countless blue blades of grass sway in the wind, like a vast blue ocean rippling with waves, a scene of dreamlike beauty.
The air was filled with an extremely fresh and vibrant life force; every breath seemed to cleanse one's soul.
"Um?"
Lan Yue, who was pretending to be an ostrich, suddenly seemed to sense something and abruptly raised her head.
A hint of confusion flashed in Lan Yue's clear eyes, which then turned into an indescribable longing and affection.
"What's wrong?"
Bibi Dong keenly noticed Lan Yue's unusual behavior, abandoned her lazy demeanor, and asked with concern.
"Sister..."
Lan Yue leaned against the car window, gazing at the boundless blue ocean outside. Her hand unconsciously pressed against her chest as she murmured:
"I feel...so comfortable here."
"It feels like... coming home."
"They... seem to be calling to me."
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes.
Lan Yue's martial soul is special, and she knows that.
A place that can evoke such a strong response from Lan Yue is definitely not ordinary!
"Elder Zhao, stop the car!"
Bibi Dong made a quick decision and shouted towards the outside of the car.
"Whoa—"
The carriage slowly came to a stop.
Zhao Zi's voice came from outside, carrying a hint of seriousness and doubt:
"Your Highness, something is strange here."
Bibi Dong pulled Lan Yue down from the carriage.
Being immersed in this blue ocean, the sense of life is even stronger.
Zhao Zi held a yellowed sheepskin map in her hand, frowning as she carefully compared it.
She glanced at the iconic blue grass around them, then at the forbidden area marked on the map, and said in a deep voice:
"If I am not mistaken, this should be the legendary 'Blue Silver Forest'."
[end of the chapter]