Spirit City, the publicly recognized first city of Douluo Continent, is also the supreme holy land in the hearts of countless soul masters.
The city walls are as high, engraved with various patterns. Upon closer inspection, they are the patterns of all known martial souls on Douluo Continent, from waste martial souls like Blue Silver Grass to legendary god-level martial souls like the Six-Winged Angel. Even some martial soul theory masters wouldn't dare claim to recognize all the martial souls depicted.
In the center of Spirit City stands a magnificent, golden palace towering like a mountain peak. This is known as the grandest building on Douluo Continent, the leader of the soul master world, the exclusive hall of the successive Popes of Spirit Hall—the Papal Palace.
Inside the hall, the new Pope of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, sat high on the papal throne, crossing her slender beautiful legs, her jade-like fingers lightly tapping the armrest.
Below, a handsome man with a demonic appearance, dressed in white, was bowing his head and reporting something.
"So, you didn't find the person I mentioned," soon after, Bibi Dong's lazy and seductive voice rang out. This casual tone made the man below suddenly shiver.
"Reporting to Your Holiness the Pope, this subordinate has checked all lightning-attribute soul masters from the past twenty years and found no unparalleled genius as you described. The top talents are the twin stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, Yu Tianxin and Yu Tianheng, with innate soul power reaching level eight."
The man was Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan. As a peak Titled Douluo on the continent, his heart was filled with fear at this moment, and he quickly reported his investigation results.
Last year, for some unknown reason, Bibi Dong had ordered the soul masters under Spirit Hall to search for a lightning-attribute soul master, the higher the talent, the better. Over the year, he had scoured all registered soul master files and even mobilized Spirit Hall's spies in various forces, finding quite a few who could barely be called geniuses, but they were all directly rejected by her.
Fortunately, her temper had become much more normal this year compared to before; otherwise, with his results, he might have suffered greatly.
"Since you can't find him, it means he comes from a hidden sect. After you leave, strengthen surveillance on the hidden sects and see if there's anyone who fits." After speaking, she seemed to think of something and added: "Not just lightning-attribute soul masters—check if there have been any extremely talented soul masters in recent years and see how their attainments in lightning are."
"Oh, and the target should preferably be an innate full soul power genius. Next time, don't report just any cat or dog."
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
With that, Chrysanthemum Douluo slowly backed away and left the Papal Palace.
Only after seeing the doors of the Papal Palace close did he quickly depart. Soon, he arrived at a beautifully landscaped courtyard, where a figure shrouded in shadows stood in the corner with arms crossed.
"You scared me to death, you old ghost. You don't know, I thought I was done for just now."
Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke in a coquettish tone while patting his chest, as if still traumatized by the scene in the Papal Palace.
The only person on the entire Douluo Continent who could make the world-famous Chrysanthemum Douluo act this way was the figure before him—Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
Hearing Yue Guan's coquettish voice, Ghost Douluo remained unmoved, only letting out a hoarse, uncomfortable sound from the shadows.
"Since Her Holiness the Pope asked you to investigate lightning-attribute geniuses, just do it properly and don't think about slacking off."
At these words, Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately bristled, looking dissatisfied at the shadows.
"You old ghost, when have I ever slacked off? Isn't her requirement just too harsh? A lightning-attribute soul master who must be an innate full soul power genius—there aren't even a few on the whole continent!"
The brows in the shadows furrowed slightly. This requirement was indeed a bit unreasonable. Douluo Continent has millions of martial soul types; lightning-attribute soul masters aren't hard to find, but innate full soul power is ridiculously rare. In the past century, only nineteen innate full soul power geniuses have appeared on Douluo, and none were lightning-attribute.
Currently, Spirit Hall's most astonishing genius is the fox spirit soul master who was taken as a disciple by the Pope a year ago, but she only has level nine and a half innate soul power.
Looking across the continent, the only one who fits Bibi Dong's requirements is the Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen from over a hundred years ago. But since Bibi Dong sent them to search, it means she's already excluded Yu Yuanzhen. So where are they supposed to look?
The only possibility is those hidden forces, but which of those forces are easy to mess with? Any one of them could be as strong as the Upper Three Sects.
"Speaking of which, what does Her Holiness the Pope want with a lightning-attribute soul master?"
A playful expression appeared on Chrysanthemum Douluo's face, as if he'd guessed some incredible secret. He whispered to Ghost Douluo: "But if I remember correctly, that Yu Xiaogang, though from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, his martial soul is—"
"Yue Guan—" Before Chrysanthemum Douluo could finish, Ghost Douluo covered his mouth and scolded in a low voice: "Are you crazy? Her Holiness the Pope is not someone you and I can gossip about!"
Realizing what he'd just said, Chrysanthemum Douluo broke out in a cold sweat. Even though Bibi Dong's temper had normalized a bit recently, her iron-blooded nature was still there. If she found out he was whispering about her behind her back—
Thinking of this, even as a Titled Douluo, he couldn't help shivering. At that point, even if he didn't die, he'd be skinned alive, and it might even implicate the old ghost.
Seeing the fear in Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes, Ghost Douluo finally lowered his hand, but his warning gaze didn't lessen.
"Remember, whatever Her Holiness the Pope asks you to do, just do it. Talk less, work more!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo had just realized his slip of the tongue, so how could he dare refute? He could only smile awkwardly and say: "Got it. Don't worry, there won't be a next time."
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Elders' Hall.
The majestic Six-Winged Angel statue looked down with lowered eyes. Qian Daoliu stood quietly below in a plain gray robe, his cascading golden hair falling over his shoulders.
Even though he was over a hundred years old, his appearance remained that of a man in his thirties, his handsome features unchanged.
At this moment, he knelt in the halo before the statue, holy golden light pouring down from the dome, outlining his figure sharply. From afar, he looked like a statue cast in pure gold, even his breathing seeming to merge with this sacred space.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps sounded. A slender, youthful-faced man entered, first bowing respectfully to the massive angel statue, then walking behind Qian Daoliu and saying: "Big Brother, there's news from that woman's side."
"Speak."
Qian Daoliu still didn't rise, only faintly uttering a single word, as if the message brought hastily by the boy was something insignificant.
"Lately, Bibi Dong has been having Yue Guan search for a genius with a lightning-attribute martial soul, and it must be an innate full soul power genius."
Qian Daoliu didn't respond, as if sunk into deep meditation. The man didn't pause much and continued: "Yue Guan has searched the entire continent but found no one meeting Bibi Dong's requirements. Strangely, Bibi Dong seems certain that such a person exists on Douluo Continent."
After a long silence, Qian Daoliu finally spoke: "Old Fifth."
The man, who was the Fifth Worshipper of Spirit Hall, Glowing Feather Douluo, responded: "Big Brother, I'm here!"
"Keep a close eye on Yue Guan's movements. Report any slight disturbance."
"If that person is really found," Qian Daoliu's voice paused, then carried an unquestionable authority: "Spare no cost to snatch him over!"
"Understood!" With that, Glowing Feather Douluo left the hall.
Shortly after Glowing Feather Douluo left, Qian Daoliu's eyes slowly opened, a flash of golden light passing by, then he calmly looked toward the Papal Palace.
"Bibi Dong, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Three years ago, his son had died tragically at Bibi Dong's hands. Qian Daoliu had wanted to kill her to comfort his son's spirit in heaven, but he sensed a strong divinity on Bibi Dong.
As the servant of the Angel God, he couldn't be wrong. Wary of the god behind her, and considering his granddaughter's unprecedented innate level twenty, who might become the new Angel God, Qian Daoliu ultimately chose to let go and, at her request, supported her ascension to the papal throne.
But she had ultimately received the god's favor early. He didn't know how far Bibi Dong's divine trial had progressed, so Qian Daoliu could only secretly interfere with her assessment to delay it, hoping to wait until his granddaughter Qian Renxue took the Angel God's trial.
Now, she was searching the continent for a lightning-attribute genius. He wondered if it was related to her divine trial.
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Body Sect Character Summary
Below is the author's summary of the Body Sect characters' identities.
But as everyone has noticed, the Body Sect is currently in a phase of rapid development, so this summary is temporary. When the Body Sect emerges, the author will summarize the Body Sect faction again.
Body Sect Members:
Sect Master, Chu Shanhe, Martial Soul: Skeleton, Title: Body, Silver-level Second Awakening, Level 96 Peak Attack System Peak Douluo. (In seclusion, do not disturb)
Great Elder, Yuan Hua, Martial Soul: Brain, Title: "Wisdom Brain," Silver-level Second Awakening, Level 94 Control System Titled Douluo. (Breakthrough after absorbing soul bone)
Second Elder, Hua Shuwen, Martial Soul: Skin, Title: "Jade Skin," Silver-level Second Awakening, Level 94 Attack System Titled Douluo.
Third Elder, Martial Soul: Right Arm, Title: "Terror Arm", Bronze-level Second Awakening, Level 91 Attack System Titled Douluo. (After leaving seclusion)
Fourth Elder, Chen Zhen, Protagonist's Father, Martial Soul: Torso, Silver-level Second Awakening, Level 87 Attack System Soul Douluo.
Fifth Elder, Jiang Wu, Martial Soul: Dual Palms, Bronze-level Second Awakening, Level 85 Attack System Soul Douluo.
Sixth Elder, Huang Qiyi, Martial Soul: Blood, Silver-level Second Awakening, Level 84 Attack System Soul Douluo.
Seventh Elder, Zhang Tao, Martial Soul: Cerebellum, Bronze-level Second Awakening, Level 82 Control System Soul Douluo.
Eighth Elder, Martial Soul: Stomach, Bronze-level Second Awakening, Level 81 Defense System Soul Douluo.
Hong Yue, Body Sect Elder, not in the sequenced elder seats. Martial Soul: Illusion Blade, Level 87 Agility Attack System Soul Douluo.
Mu Xi, Protagonist's Mother, Martial Soul: Ice Thorn, Level 79 Attack System Soul Saint.
Zhou Zheng, Martial Soul: Left Palm, Bronze-level Second Awakening, Level 75 Attack System Soul Saint.
Xie Xiaoqing, Martial Soul: Heart (Already crippled), Level 69 Control System Soul Emperor.
Zhu Hai, Martial Soul: Dual Legs, Bronze-level Second Awakening, Level 64 Agility Attack System Soul Emperor (Already crippled).
Zhu Changyou, Zhu Hai's Son, Martial Soul: Dual Legs, Bronze-level Second Awakening, Level 66 Agility Attack System Soul Emperor.
Gao Zhan, Martial Soul: Dual Eyes (Defective), Black Iron-level Second Awakening, Level 62 Control System Soul Emperor.
Gao Wen, Martial Soul: Dual Ears (Defective), Black Iron-level Second Awakening, Level 59 Control System Soul King.
These are summaries of the Body Sect's powerhouses.
The next summary might come when the Body Sect emerges.
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