Hearing this, Bibi Dong turned around, coldly scanned Yan, and said in a deep voice, "Are you questioning my judgment?"
Yan suddenly froze before Bibi Dong's powerful Aura, all his defiance and explanations were forcefully stifled, his face instantly turned pale, and he hurriedly lowered his head, trembling, "Subordinate... subordinate wouldn't dare!"
Xie Yue and Hu Liena, seeing this, also felt their hearts tighten and quickly lowered their heads even further, not daring to provoke the Supreme Pontiff who was clearly angered at this moment.
After intimidating her own team members, Bibi Dong's gaze swept across the entire audience again, those who were still confused and discussing, and her clear voice, with an undeniable tone, slowly said,
"The Martial Soul Fusion Skill displayed by Tianxing Academy just now, its power is extraordinary."
"I can tell you clearly, that attack, let alone the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall, any Soul Master below the Titled Douluo rank would probably be unable to withstand it head-on."
Below Titled Douluo, no one can take it?!
As soon as these words came out, the entire audience was shocked!
Especially those Soul Masters with profound cultivation, their faces were filled with horror.
Such an evaluation, spoken personally by the Supreme Pontiff, its weight is imaginable!
The Spirit Hall supporters who were originally somewhat unconvinced were also speechless at this moment, looking at Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er with eyes full of fear and admiration.
After explaining, Bibi Dong said no more. She raised her right hand and gently waved it.
In an instant, three-colored light shone, and the three Soul Bones that had been displayed before reappeared, floating quietly in front of her.
They were the Mind Condensing Wisdom Skull, the Burst Incineration Flame Right Arm Bone, and the Swift Advance Wind Chasing Left Leg Bone. The appearance of these three ten-thousand-year Soul Bones immediately drew countless greedy gazes.
"Tianxing Academy, step forward and claim your well-deserved championship reward." Just then, Bibi Dong's gaze fell on Tang Chuan again, and she said in a calm tone.
The glory and ultimate treasure of the competition were within reach.
But at this moment, whether it was Tang Chuan, Dugu Bo, or Ning Fengzhi, Xue Qinghe, and others in the VIP box, they all knew in their hearts that this might not be the end.
Instead, it was a brief calm before another, bigger storm arrived.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo and Tang Chuan exchanged a glance, their eyes quickly communicating.
"Kid, go claim the championship reward. Just be careful, but I don't think she would openly do anything to you under everyone's watchful eyes. Don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on it." Dugu Bo's lips moved slightly, his voice condensed into a line and transmitted into Tang Chuan's ear.
Hearing this, Tang Chuan nodded slightly, indicating he understood.
The next second, he took a deep breath, calmed the Soul Power that was somewhat chaotic from just using the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and then stepped forward, under the gaze of tens of thousands of eyes, neither obsequious nor arrogant, towards the center of the square, towards the Supreme Pontiff who held the highest authority on the continent.
Tang Chuan's steps were very steady, his expression calm, as if he was just going to pick up an ordinary item, not the ultimate treasure that countless Soul Masters dreamed of.
This composure made many powerful individuals in the stands secretly nod in admiration.
When Tang Chuan actually walked in front of Bibi Dong.
Only then did he realize how astonishingly beautiful Bibi Dong was; noble, elegant, serene, all kinds of beautiful words seemed applicable to this woman.
Bibi Dong did not immediately hand the three Soul Bones floating beside her to Tang Chuan. Instead, she fixed her deep gaze on the young man's calm face, observed him for a moment, and then slowly spoke:
"You are outstanding, far more outstanding than I expected."
"With your talent and strength, staying in Tianxing Academy, or drifting outside, would be a waste. Spirit Hall is the place where you can truly display your talents and reach the Peak."
"I can give you a promise: if you are willing to join Spirit Hall, you will directly receive the Elder title, enjoying authority and resources second only to the venerables. Your future will be limitless."
Spirit Hall Elder? This recruitment offer was extremely generous.
It made countless Soul Masters who heard it gasp.
After all, even Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo only became Elders ten years ago after serving Spirit Hall for decades, while Tang Chuan was merely a six-ring Spirit Emperor.
Looking into Bibi Dong's eyes, Tang Chuan knew this was her last chance for him.
From Spirit Hall's previous actions against him, it was clear that if his displayed talent could not be used by Spirit Hall, they would undoubtedly eliminate him without hesitation.
"Thank you for your kindness, Supreme Pontiff. However, I am used to being free and dislike being controlled by others, and even more unwilling to be bound by any rules. Spirit Hall... is not suitable for me." Tang Chuan hardly hesitated, he just raised his head, shook it, his tone polite but distant.
His refusal was direct and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation!
The air seemed to freeze at this moment.
Hearing these words, everyone held their breath, looking incredulously at the young man who dared to so decisively refuse the Supreme Pontiff's personal recruitment.
The subtle hint of appreciation on Bibi Dong's face instantly vanished, her eyes once again becoming cold and profound. She quietly looked at Tang Chuan for two seconds, no longer trying to persuade him.
"Very good." After a moment, she said faintly, her tone revealing no emotion.
Immediately, Bibi Dong gently waved her palm, and the three Soul Bones, emitting an alluring glow, slowly floated in front of Tang Chuan.
"These are the rewards you won. Take them."
The subsequent process of claiming the rewards was unexpectedly smooth.
After handing the three Soul Bones to Tang Chuan, Bibi Dong said nothing more. She simply flicked her sleeve, turned, and, surrounded by a group of Cardinals and Elders, entered the depths of the Supreme Pontiff Palace without looking back, isolating herself from the thunderous cheers and countless complex gazes in the square.
With the departure of the Supreme Pontiff, the oppressive atmosphere seemed to be instantly lifted.
First, earth-shattering cheers erupted in the square; whether they supported Tianxing Academy's miracle or were simply excited to witness history, the sound waves were enough to shake the clouds.
However, this revelry did not last long.
Tang Chuan didn't even distribute the Soul Bones under the watchful eyes of the crowd, as in the original story. He simply quickly put away the three Soul Bones, then exchanged a glance with Dugu Bo.
No words were needed; both saw the same word in each other's eyes: Go!
Without the slightest hesitation, and without even bothering to exchange pleasantries with other academies who came to congratulate them.
The Tianxing Academy A group of people, led by Dugu Bo and Tang Chuan, left Spirit City quickly and orderly like a receding tide. Their speed was so fast that many people who wanted to observe the young man with the hundred-thousand-year spirit ring up close were caught off guard.
Even more surprisingly, Heaven Dou Empire Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, as well as Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School Sect Master Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin, also set off almost at the same time, and naturally joined the Tianxing Academy's group.
At this moment, inside a spacious and luxurious giant carriage provided by the imperial family, everyone was sitting together. The interior of the carriage was elegantly decorated and equipped with shock-absorbing spirit tools, making the ride very smooth.
The spacious carriage traveled smoothly on the main road for nearly two hours, already almost fifty li away from Spirit City. Outside the windows were lush woodlands, seemingly a scene of peace and tranquility.
Inside the carriage, after the initial small talk, a subtle silence fell.
Only the regular clatter of the wheels on the road could be heard.
Finally, Dugu Bo couldn't hold back. He frowned, breaking the silence, and said with a hint of disbelief and wariness:
"We've been traveling for almost two hours, and it's been so smooth? Did that woman, Bibi Dong, really let us go back so easily? This isn't like her style."
When something is out of the ordinary, there must be a reason. This excessive calm made people even more uneasy.
Ning Fengzhi, sitting opposite him, was about to speak, to analyze a few points with his wisdom and experience, but just as his lips parted.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh—!"
Dozens of sharp, ear-piercing sounds of rushing wind.
Suddenly erupted from the dense forest around the carriage without any warning!
The sounds were as dense as rain, as swift as lightning, coming from far to near, almost instantly completely enveloping their moving carriage! Intense Soul Power fluctuations, like an invisible tide, pressed in from all directions, instantly locking down the entire carriage!
The number of attackers was extremely large, and they made no attempt to conceal their movements or their killing intent!
Inside the carriage, everyone's expressions changed dramatically!
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, his eyes brimming with Sword Qi.
And Tang Chuan, who was sitting by the window, as if he had been feigning sleep.
At this moment, he also slowly opened his eyes. His gaze looked calm and unruffled, as if he had already anticipated all of this, and he simply uttered a few words faintly:
"It seems what was bound to come, has finally arrived."
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