[Watching Qian Xunji's departing figure, the entire Elder Hall fell into silence.]
[A moment later, Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath.]
["High Priest, thank you for your protection."]
[This expression of gratitude was sincere; Yu Xiaogang was unsure if there was anyone else like Qian Daoliu in the entire Douluo Continent.]
[He estimated there probably wasn't; it was a miracle that even one such person existed.]
[Hearing Yu Xiaogang's thanks, Qian Daoliu turned around and cast a calm glance at him. Although many thoughts crossed his mind, in the end, they all condensed into a single sentence.]
["Just make sure you do not betray the trust the God Ancestor has placed in you."]
[After saying this, Qian Daoliu looked toward the statue of the Angel God and said nothing more.]
[Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang was tactful enough not to disturb him further.]
[He reckoned that the mood of this Spirit Hall High Priest would not be very good right now.]
[Thus, Yu Xiaogang took the initiative to take his leave.]
[Bibi Dong, who was on the side, saw this and said a word to the other priests before chasing after Yu Xiaogang.]
["Big Brother, actually I think what Ji'er said makes sense. Yu Xiaogang is an outsider, his talent is already good, and now he has obtained the qualifications for the Gods Trial."]
["If we just let him grow like this, and he harbors any malicious intentions toward our Spirit Hall, the cost to eliminate him would be too great."]
["So rather than worrying about it in the future, it is better to nip it in the bud now."]
[Gold Crocodile Douluo leaned into Qian Daoliu's ear and said.]
[And his response was Qian Daoliu's gaze, which was calm yet carried a hint of coldness.]
["Do you think that what I said to Qian Xunji earlier was a joke, or do you think that because you are the Second Priest of Spirit Hall, those words do not apply to you?"]
[Sensing the anger in Qian Daoliu's words, Gold Crocodile Douluo fell silent.]
[He truly perceived his big brother's intention to follow the will of the Angel God, to protect Yu Xiaogang and allow him to complete the Gods Trial.]
[Understanding Qian Daoliu's firm resolve, Gold Crocodile Douluo ultimately said no more.]
[The other priests did not speak, but everyone felt heartfelt admiration for the integrity Qian Daoliu displayed.]
[Thinking back to the past, it was precisely this kind of Qian Daoliu who had convinced them, leading them to choose to become priests of Spirit Hall.]
[Looking at it this way, so many years have passed, and their big brother is still the same big brother.]
White World, Spirit Hall.
Watching the decision he had made in the past on the heavenly curtain, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but look at Gold Crocodile Douluo beside him.
"How about that? I told you the God Ancestor's eye wouldn't be wrong."
When Qian Daoliu said this, his face was full of smiles, looking countless times more relaxed than the Qian Daoliu on the heavenly curtain.
Gold Crocodile Douluo, off to the side, glanced at Yu Xiaogang not far away and had to admit that his big brother was indeed wise.
The Angel God's eye truly surpassed that of countless others.
In Yu Xiaogang, Gold Crocodile Douluo could see a side similar to his own big brother.
Upright in character, possessing a conscience, and acting openly and honestly.
At the same time, Yu Xiaogang also possessed a side that his big brother lacked.
That was the absolute ruthlessness in dealing with enemies.
At least from Gold Crocodile Douluo's own perspective, his big brother had not trusted the wrong person back then.
"Speaking of which, Big Brother, looking at it with current eyes, shouldn't Yu Xiaogang have obtained the same Red-Level Seven Trials as you back then? Why was he only given the Red-Level Six Trials?"
Gold Crocodile Douluo voiced the doubt he had held all along.
This was the thing he understood the least.
"...Why don't you look at whether any outsider had ever obtained the qualifications for a Gods Trial before Yu Xiaogang?"
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"The God Ancestor's Gods Trial is meant for us descendants of the Qian family; its purpose is to let us protect this continent for the God Ancestor from being harmed by evil."
"The reason Yu Xiaogang was able to obtain the qualifications for the Gods Trial was purely because his character passed the test, and his talent was simply too outstanding."
"For such talent, even the God Ancestor is willing to make an exception."
"But exceptions are limited. Spirit Hall must still be controlled by us descendants of the Qian family so that we can follow the God Ancestor's will for generations to protect Douluo Continent."
"This is also the reason why the Gods Trial was only the Red-Level Six Trials!"
"Yu Xiaogang is, after all, not a member of our Qian family."
Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Gold Crocodile Douluo suddenly understood.
On the other side, in the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Dragon Scale Douluo watched the scene on the heavenly curtain of his own Supreme Pontiff arguing with the High Priest, never having expected that such a thing had happened back then.
He had once wondered why his Supreme Pontiff had been exceptionally irritable during that period; now, he had finally gotten the answer.
On the throne, Qian Xunji's eyes were full of complex emotions.
Standing purely from the perspective of an ordinary Spirit Master, Yu Xiaogang was indeed a very good person.
On this point, even Qian Xunji, who detested Yu Xiaogang, had to admit that in terms of character, he was far inferior to Yu Xiaogang.
But standing from the perspective of the Spirit Hall Supreme Pontiff, especially as a Supreme Pontiff who possessed ambition and craved to establish great achievements.
The existence of Yu Xiaogang was truly disgusting.
Because no matter what he did, he had to consider whether these matters would involve Yu Xiaogang.
Want to make a move against the Upper Three Sects?
Yu Xiaogang himself was a person from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect of the Upper Three Sects, and among the other two sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had gradually eased its relationship with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect over the years.
Therefore, Qian Xunji was not very certain whether the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect still acknowledged the saying that the Upper Three Sects were of one breath and one branch, which the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had always upheld.
Want to make a move against the Two Great Empires?
That would be a war affecting the entire Douluo Continent, and heaven knew which side Yu Xiaogang would stand on when that time came.
Therefore, Qian Xunji had a feeling like a fishbone stuck in his throat regarding Yu Xiaogang.
"Sigh!"
Finally, Qian Xunji sighed and slumped onto the Supreme Pontiff's throne.
Perhaps he really wasn't someone meant for great things; he lacked both destiny and capability.
His father, his Disciples—none of them supported him.
He clearly had family, yet he lived as if he were all alone.
Life is truly exhausting...
[The film continues...]
[Walking out of the Elder Hall, Yu Xiaogang faced the scrutiny of the surrounding guards and prepared to leave quickly.]
[Just then, the sound of Bibi Dong's footsteps rang out behind him. Yu Xiaogang slowed his pace slightly to let her catch up.]
["Xiaogang, are you okay?"]
[Bibi Dong came to Yu Xiaogang's side, her voice filled with concern.]
["What could be wrong with me? I came to the Elder Hall, obtained the qualifications for the Gods Trial in one go, and not only that, I received the protection of the High Priest. This trip was an absolute steal."]
[Yu Xiaogang said with a relaxed expression.]
[Although Yu Xiaogang had indeed felt a sense of trepidation when Qian Xunji revealed his killing intent earlier, everything was over now.]
[However, recalling Qian Xunji's eyes full of killing intent at that time, Yu Xiaogang still felt somewhat displeased.]
["Hmph, sooner or later, I will get my revenge!"]
[Burying the thought of sabotaging Qian Xunji in the future, Yu Xiaogang turned his head to look at Bibi Dong.]
["I must also thank you for bringing me to the Elder Hall; otherwise, I might never have obtained these benefits."]
[When saying this, Yu Xiaogang was sincerely grateful.]
[However, falling into Bibi Dong's ears, these words sounded like mockery.]
["Who wants your thanks!"]
[Bibi Dong exploded in anger.]
[It would have been fine if he hadn't mentioned it, but the moment he brought up that she was the one who brought him to the Elder Hall, Bibi Dong was filled with grief and indignation.]
[Family, who understands? She was clearly looking for a way to become stronger, so why did all the benefits end up going to Yu Xiaogang?]
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