At the entrance of Martial Soul City.
Two figures appeared, both looking quite disheveled, their clothes torn in many places.
"Holy Maiden."
"Soul Master."
The city guards took the city entrance tokens and bowed to Hu Liena and Ye Tianxing.
The two nodded and walked into the city.
Only after their figures disappeared did the soldier reluctantly turn his gaze away.
The soldier captain walked over, kicked him hard, and joked:
"What's so interesting about you, kid? They're not from the same world as you. Just guard your city gate."
The soldier chuckled and rubbed his thigh: "Hehehe, I was just looking. That Holy Maiden, her clothes are torn, I thought..."
"What, you want to buy clothes for the Holy Maiden?"
"That's right, you're just an ordinary person. She's not only a Holy Maiden, but also a Soul King. Do you even know what a Soul King is?"
Several soldiers around began to tease him.
A figure walked from a distance, walking very hurriedly, looking around as if checking if anyone was following him.
"Alright, alright, cheer up, someone's coming!"
The soldier captain immediately became extremely serious.
Several soldiers also put away their smiles, looking at the newcomer with cold expressions.
Soon, the figure arrived at the majestic gate of Martial Soul City.
The newcomer was about 40-50 years old, somewhat thin, with a haggard face, short hair, and wearing a simple gray robe. His eyes revealed a sense of despondency.
"Halt!"
"This is Martial Soul City. All irrelevant personnel must leave!"
The soldier captain's tone was icy, his long sword pointing at the newcomer.
Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang was startled.
However, he was a man of experience, and immediately put his hands behind his back, an invisible aura emanating from him.
He said calmly, "I want to see Pope Bibi Dong."
The long sword
was pressed against Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's neck.
The soldier captain said coldly, "Martial Soul City doesn't welcome lackeys, and His Holiness the Pope doesn't want to see you either. Go back to your Heaven Dou Empire!"
"Hmph!"
A token appeared in Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's hand.
"This is the Elder's decree! Seeing this decree is like seeing the Elder! Get out of the way!"
The
soldier captain wanted to curse, but ultimately saluted and ordered his soldiers to clear the path.
*Bang!*
A fist slammed into the ground, instantly drawing blood from the hard granite surface, accompanied by the sound of bones cracking.
It was clear how badly the punch had injured him.
"Captain...why bother?"
"Captain, do you think we should wait until that bastard comes out and then send someone to kill him?"
The soldier captain's face was a mixture of anger and unease, his eyes bloodshot. He looked at the men around him, making them feel uneasy.
"Don't meddle! Just do your duty!"
As if he had figured everything out, the soldier captain roared helplessly to the sky.
The Papal Palace. The
council hall.
Bibi Dong leaned lazily against her chair, her right index finger drawing circles on the edge of the chair, each circle forming a beautiful pattern under the guidance of her soul power.
This was one of the activities she had found interesting recently.
"Report!"
came the messenger's voice from outside. He knelt down on one knee on the smooth, mirror-like marble floor, completely unconcerned about whether he would be injured.
"What is it?" Bibi Dong replied lazily.
Her soft voice made the messenger's heart flutter.
"Your Holiness, Ye Tianxing and Hu Liena have come to see you!" The messenger knew the gravity of the situation and dared not conceal anything.
Bibi Dong said calmly, "Bring them in!"
"Yes, Your Holiness."
The messenger knelt and bowed, then quickly left the Papal Palace.
After the messenger left, Bibi Dong stretched her neck and then pressed her brow with her hand. She seemed much more comfortable now.
Her coldness and nobility quickly returned.
Her gaze turned to the entrance of the Papal Palace.
When she saw the two familiar figures, a hint of joy unconsciously appeared in her eyes.
This joy came from the deepest part of her heart.
As soon as Hu Liena stepped into the hall, she knelt on one knee: "Hu Liena greets Your Holiness the Pope."
Ye Tianxing, grinning, bowed: "Ye Tianxing greets His Majesty the Pope, long live His Majesty the Pope!"
"You little rascal, you're so glib!"
Bibi Dong's icy expression instantly softened, revealing a beautiful smile. She raised her hand and used her soul power to make the two of them stand up, then asked:
"So, did you get the soul ring?"
Ye Tianxing smiled slightly, revealing his snow-white teeth: "Your Majesty the Pope, the process of obtaining the soul ring was not peaceful. A little incident occurred, but fortunately, Nana and I escaped unscathed, and in the end, I obtained the ten-thousand-year soul ring."
Bibi Dong's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly because she noticed the tattered clothes on the two of them, and she looked at Hu Liena curiously: "Nana, tell me, what happened this time?"
Hu Liena looked at Ye Tianxing, as if confirming something, and after receiving Ye Tianxing's nod.
She bowed to Bibi Dong and said, "Teacher, if it weren't for the elders, we probably... This is what happened..."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong's expression grew increasingly grim.
"What!"
"We actually encountered a soul beast rampage?"
Ye Tianxing nodded and took out two items from his storage soul tool.
These two items, the moment they appeared in the Papal Palace, emitted a dazzling light, the two lights reflecting each other, a sight that stirred the heart.
Soul Bones!
Bibi Dong exclaimed in slight surprise, but only for a moment before she returned to normal.
After all, she was the Pope of the Spirit Hall, knowledgeable and experienced. She herself possessed several soul bones, and the Spirit Hall had a considerable reserve of soul bones.
These soul bones were intended to be bestowed upon those who had rendered meritorious service.
Powerful soul energy carried the two soul bones into Bibi Dong's hands. With a gentle grasp, she knew the age of the soul bones and the soul skills they contained.
[Dark Wolf Left Arm Soul Bone: Age 6580, Soul Skill: Wolf Roar, increases all attributes by 30% for half an hour]
[Ice Crocodile Right Leg Soul Bone: Age 8720, Soul Skill: Ice Cannon Bombardment, with freezing properties; the hit area will freeze rapidly, and if not resisted with soul power, it can be fatal.]
"You two are really lucky to have obtained two soul bones after annihilating dozens of soul beasts. Although these two soul bones are not ten thousand years old, their soul skills are quite good!"
Bibi Dong's face showed satisfaction. She raised her hand and used her soul power to move the two soul bones in front of the two of them.
"You can choose whether to use these two soul bones yourselves. In my opinion, the age is too low."
Hu Liena opened her mouth, her face conflicted, as if she wanted to say something.
However, after glancing at Ye Tianxing, who remained calm beside her, she refused, saying, "Master, I'm willing to donate my soul bone to the Spirit Hall."
Bibi Dong's face immediately lit up with a bright smile. She turned to Ye Tianxing and asked, "What's your choice?"
Ye Tianxing, of course, didn't want such a worthless soul bone, and similarly replied, "Master, I'm also willing to donate my soul bone to the Spirit Hall."
Bibi Dong was overjoyed and praised the two for being sensible.
Only Hu Liena trembled below, extremely nervous; she had lied today.