In a dimly lit hall, shadowy figures moved about, whispering among themselves.
"The Spirit Hall, they've come with ill intentions."
"In my opinion, there's nothing to be afraid of. Even the Pope was killed by Tang Hao. I think the Spirit Hall is all bark and no bite."
"Hmph, you bunch of juniors probably have never experienced what it feels like to be suppressed by that terrifying guy Qian Daoliu!"
"Doesn't the Haotian Sect also have one?"
People of all ages discussed it for a long time, but couldn't reach a conclusion. Finally, they turned their attention to the figure above.
He was an extremely robust old man, his muscles were solid and as hard as granite. Just sitting there, he was already over two meters tall. His white hair was like needles, his eyes were like lightning, and his aura was as deep as the ocean. Just sitting there, he gave people a sense of peace.
It was as if he could hold up the sky even if it collapsed.
"No need for so much talk, just go."
A deep, rumbling voice rang out, and the crowd that had been arguing just moments before fell silent instantly.
Here, he is the absolute authority!
"Oh, right, find that brat Yu Xiaogang too. I haven't settled the score with him for separating from the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall without permission yet. This time, let him go too!"
The burly old man snorted coldly.
"I want to see what the Spirit Hall is really up to."
A new pope?
She's just a greenhorn girl, yet she dares to try and establish her authority. If Qian Daoliu were to step in, I might give her some face. Otherwise, don't blame me, Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus, for being ruthless!
A week later, Su Chen finally snapped out of his immersion in experiments and cultivation.
Chrysanthemum Douluo brought the Pope's decree, but also some unexpected news.
"A joint competition to be held during the Pope's coronation ceremony?"
A gentle morning breeze blew, and the sunlight was a little too bright. Two figures, one tall and one short, strolled through Wuhun City, heading towards the Papal Palace.
Along the way, people greeted Chrysanthemum Douluo respectfully from time to time, and also cast curious glances at Su Chen.
Squinting to ease the soreness from using his Byakugan for so long, the boy looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo with some surprise.
"Who came up with this idea?"
The original intention of the succession ceremony was to deter the other two of the three upper sects from easily interfering with the policies of the Haotian Sect. Su Chen was of course aware of this inside story, after all, strictly speaking, he was also one of the initiators of the plan.
However, he didn't know how to deter or what the deterrent measures would entail.
I never expected it to be like this.
However, Su Chen thought about it again and realized that this method seemed pretty good, or rather, it should be the optimal solution at present.
It can both show off its fangs and reveal its true strength. If everything goes smoothly, the effect will be self-evident.
No one dares to mess with a neighbor who is powerful both now and in the future.
"Of course, it's His Holiness the Pope."
Chrysanthemum Douluo glanced at him, her gentle face full of admiration.
"His Holiness the Pope's wisdom is unmatched."
Su Chen:
Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue.
Shaking his head, the boy seemed to remember something. "So, what did she want to see me about?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo would definitely not specifically seek him out for something like this, and the competition has little to do with him.
No matter what, this competition shouldn't be enough to send a six-year-old child up there.
"What do you mean she's looking for you? Oh, kid, you don't know how lucky you are! Do you know that His Holiness the Pope has never valued anyone this much? You, you, you..."
Chrysanthemum Douluo glared at him irritably, muttering resentfully, "Why? Why? Why you brat?"
This person is hopeless.
Too lazy to pay attention to Chrysanthemum Douluo who kept nagging the whole way, Su Chen arrived at the Papal Palace again a few days later.
The Papal Palace was rather empty today. Apart from the stunningly beautiful woman on the high throne, only a few elders were reporting on some matters below.
Bibi Dong was still wearing her magnificent and elegant papal robes, her pretty face showing a serious expression as she listened attentively. Only when she saw Su Chen enter did a barely perceptible flicker appear in her wine-red eyes.
Su Chen didn't disturb them, but just stayed quietly in the corner, still thinking about the previous experimental results.
After the improved dual cultivation method was further perfected, the current cultivation speed can be described as advancing by leaps and bounds. Su Chen was wondering whether he should take this out for initial research and successfully complete it to report to Bibi Dong.
Although the lack of chakra prevents the achievement of double the training effect, improving the spiritual energy absorption pathways increases efficiency by 20-30%. Combined with a simulated training environment, the overall improvement can reach about 50%, which is a pretty good result.
Of course, this is based on Su Chen's standards.
He probably didn't know that the method of increasing cultivation speed by half could be considered a core secret passed down for thousands of years in any faction.
Therefore, when Su Chen took out this later, Bibi Dong's behavior was completely beyond his expectations.
After an unknown amount of time, the main hall finally quieted down. When Su Chen looked up, sensing something, he saw a pair of wine-red eyes looking at him with great interest.
"What are you thinking about?"
She asked.
"It's nothing, just some research projects."
Su Chen shook his head, only then realizing that there were only the two of them left in the main hall.
"When will you be able to act like a real six-year-old?"
On the papal throne, the stunning woman stretched, her graceful figure, wrapped in papal robes, fully displayed before Su Chen, her perfect curves on full display.
This woman.
Does he even consider himself a man? Can't he avoid suspicion?
Also, if he really acted like a six-year-old child, he'd probably be playing in the mud with Xie Yue and the others right now, and you wouldn't even be around.
Su Chen rolled his eyes inwardly.
Seeing the boy's body stiffen instinctively, Bibi Dong smiled with pleasure, feeling that the fatigue of the day had lessened considerably.
Sure enough, I can only relax a little in front of the little guy.
"Alright, let's go see your..."
His Holiness the Pope blinked, intending to naturally take the boy's hand, but the boy warily avoided it.
"laboratory."
Um?
Su Chen's eyes lit up, and he asked with some surprise, "It's already completed?"
Or should we say that it truly lives up to its name as the Spirit Hall?
The largest Soul Master organization on the continent truly lives up to its reputation!
If this were Shrek Academy or anywhere else, it would be impossible to build it in less than a year or two unless one fully invests in it.
Meanwhile, only a few days have passed for the Spirit Hall?
Seven days or six days?
This efficiency is truly amazing!
A hint of triumph flashed in her wine-red eyes. Bibi Dong took the boy's hand and took the opportunity to pull him away. This time, Su Chen didn't pull away, or perhaps he didn't even notice.
His mind was filled with thoughts of his laboratory. If he weren't afraid of being too abrupt, Su Chen would have wanted Bibi Dong to take him there.
That would definitely be much faster!
So, filled with anticipation, the two of them arrived at Bibi Dong's garden.
Gazing at the familiar building before him, Su Chen fell silent.
He didn't speak, but just looked at Bibi Dong.
The meaning is self-evident.
"What, do you doubt that I'm lying to you?"
She chuckled softly and pulled Su Chen inside.
When they reached the center of the garden, Bibi Dong suddenly stretched out her hand, and a powerful surge of soul force burst forth, outlining a strange symbol on the ground. Immediately afterward, the unremarkable patch of grass suddenly split open neatly in the middle and moved to both sides. A moment later, a wide downward passage appeared.
"Let's go down and take a look. Don't worry, you won't be disappointed."
Her Holiness the Pope gently nudged him, her beautiful face radiating a charming smile.
That's true, she really had no reason to harm me.
Su Chen took a deep breath, nodded, and started walking down.
The passageway was inlaid with luminous pearls on both sides, so it was not dark. After walking down the steps for about five minutes, a large door appeared in front of the boy.
Gently pushing open the door, when the scene inside came into the boy's view, even though Su Chen was prepared, he couldn't help but gasp.