Douluo: Martial Soul Nine-Tailed Fox, I am the White Fox Emperor

However, Qian Daoliu's brows furrowed again quickly: "Sect Leader Ning, your abilities are indeed a great help to the team. But what will happen to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School if you leave? Besides, your daughter Rongrong is only ten years old, isn't she?"

Qian Daoliu's tone was slightly teasing, but more than that, it was concerned.

“We old folks all know very well that the three of you—you, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong—do a lot of pampering on that little girl. If all three of you were to leave for a year at the same time, would your daughter be willing to let you go?”

When his daughter was mentioned, Ning Fengzhi's calm and confident expression was instantly replaced by a bitter smile.

"Sigh, if I could, I would naturally want to keep Rongrong by my side at all times. If she were only six years old, I would never leave her no matter what."

The sect leader, who was out there strategizing and planning, was now acting like an ordinary father, his tone filled with helplessness and doting affection.

“But now, Rongrong is already ten years old and no longer a child. Moreover, she has become good friends with Dugu Yan and others at the academy. With peers by her side, I feel at ease.”

He bowed slightly to Qian Daoliu, Hu Bai, and the others, and requested:

"We just hope that after the three of us leave, you can help look after Rongrong for a while. That child sometimes likes to throw a little tantrum, and we all have a lot of headaches dealing with her."

"The three of us can't hit her, we can't scold her, we love her but we can't do anything about it. She knows we care about her and knows how to make us happy."

"The only drawback is that she doesn't really like cultivation. If you make her work hard, she'll pout and throw a tantrum."

These words eased the tense atmosphere considerably, allowing everyone to imagine how mischievous and clever the little witch, who was pampered by two top-tier Douluo and the continent's number one support Soul Saint, must be.

Qian Daoliu couldn't help but chuckle and gave his assurance.

"Sect Leader Ning, you're being too polite. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is now part of my Martial Soul Empire, so how can there be any talk of favoring or not favoring it?"

"Furthermore, we old folks don't spend all our time in the ancestral hall. Xiaoxue's divine trials have a set order, so we always have free time, it's just that we can't leave for long periods of time."

"Therefore, you have absolutely no need to worry about matters concerning the sect."

Pope Bibi Dong, standing to the side, also spoke at the opportune moment, her voice cool yet equally reassuring:
"Sect Master Ning, rest assured, I will personally order the two Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine Douluo, to keep a close eye on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's movements. The Spirit Empire is currently at its peak, and those petty villains dare not act rashly."

With the promises of these two top figures from the mainland, Ning Fengzhi finally felt relieved and solemnly bowed to them.

"In that case, I thank Your Holiness the Pope and the High Priest."

Now, two more names have been added to the expedition team's roster.

Wang Qiu'er, Chen Xin, Guang Ling, Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong.

Of the seven spots, five have already been filled, leaving only two remaining.

Just as everyone was pondering the final choice, a slightly hoarse but powerful voice rang out, carrying a sense of entitlement.

"Then the sixth candidate will naturally be this old man."

Everyone turned around and saw that Dugu Bo had walked up to them at some point, arms crossed.

Although he is now old and doesn't enjoy fighting and killing, he prefers a state of retirement.

But now, Hu Bai, the "little monster" he watched grow up, needs help, and Dugu Bo is naturally the one to step up!

That just so happens, he also wants to see what that so-called other dimension is like.

Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong were not at all surprised by Dugu Bo's joining.

Strictly speaking, Dugu Bo wasn't even entirely a member of the Spirit Hall. He joined because of Hu Bai.

He is a titled Douluo directly under Hu Bai!
Moreover, the current Poison Douluo's strength is far greater than before.

He has broken through the level 95 barrier and become a true Super Douluo!

(Super Douluo: Level 95 to 98)
Hu Bai looked at Dugu Bo, but his brows furrowed slightly.

"Old monster, you've promised to let you come to the Spirit Hall to enjoy a peaceful and comfortable retirement. This trip out is no joke; it's quite dangerous."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo chuckled dismissively and glanced at Hu Bai.

"Little monster, stop flattering yourself. I'm not doing this for you. Didn't you see I'm already level 95? I'm only one step away from condensing a complete soul core and reaching level 96."

"Perhaps this trip to another world will bring some extraordinary encounters that will allow me to break through my bottleneck in one fell swoop?"

Hu Bai looked at his feigned ease and smiled helplessly.

"You old monster!"

He knew perfectly well that Dugu Bo's decision this time was 99% due to him.

Theoretically, once he breaks through level 95 and condenses his soul core, the defects in his martial soul will be compensated.

But the situation is somewhat different now.

Because he had taken the immortal herb, his Jade Phosphorous Serpent King Poison not only became twice as potent, but also showed no signs of backlash.

The toxins in the body had long been suppressed by the medicinal effects of this miraculous herb.

Whether or not the flaw in his martial soul is resolved is no longer a major issue for him.

With his current accumulation of experience, if he cultivates steadily, breaking through to level 96 is only a matter of time.

But now, he has resolutely chosen this most dangerous and uncertain path.

This friendship needs no further explanation.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

After laughing, Dugu Bo frowned and raised a very practical question.

"However, we are still missing one person. With Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Guang Ling, and myself, we have taken away four Title Douluos this time. Won't the Spirit Hall's strength be too weak?"

"After all, we will be away for a whole year. During this time, it is still unknown whether the two great empires and other sects, big and small, with ulterior motives, will make any underhanded moves."

This question caused everyone present to fall into deep thought.

Just as everyone was troubled by this, Hu Bai, who had been silent all along, suddenly curled up a mysterious smile on his lips.

He seemed to sense something and slowly spoke.

"As for the seventh person, I have someone in mind, so everyone can rest assured."

Bibi Dong looked at him with some doubt: "Oh? Aren't you going to wait for your parents, or Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, to return before making a final decision? If they return, they will definitely be the best candidates."

Hu Bai gently shook his head: "No need. I just received a vague instruction from the gods that my parents, Uncle Ju, and Uncle Gui will all have tremendous opportunities in the future."

"They need to accompany my older brother and Nana to complete their assessments. So, they definitely can't leave with me."

These words completely extinguished everyone's hopes and made them even more curious about who the seventh person Hu Bai mentioned was.

Just then, a figure appeared without warning outside the gate of the offering hall.

It was a woman with an exquisite figure, long, dazzling silver hair that flowed like moonlight, and a pair of clear purple eyes.

She stood there quietly, and the whole world seemed to pale in comparison to her presence.

"Could I take the seventh place?"

A cool, clear voice rang out, carrying a hint of complex emotion that was difficult to detect. Gu Yuena!
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Hu Bai's smile widened even further.

He had already sensed that Gu Yuena had actually arrived nearby a long time ago, but had not shown herself yet.

Perhaps she was hesitant, unsure of how to face him after two years of separation, when she already knew the truth.

Gu Yuena's sudden appearance surprised everyone, including Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong.

This mysterious silver-haired woman left without a word more than two years ago!
She completely disappeared the day Hu Bai entered the City of Slaughter.

And now, at this most crucial moment, it has reappeared!
Hu Bai and Gu Yuena's eyes met in mid-air. He could clearly see the complex emotions hidden deep within her purple eyes—longing, and trepidation.
He didn't ask any further questions, but simply smiled and gave the most basic answer.

"of course can."

Everyone was suddenly stunned.

It turns out that the seventh candidate Hu Bai mentioned, who had already been chosen, was her!
It seems he knew she would appear all along.

Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu frowned. They could sense that Gu Yuena was shrouded in a thick fog, and no matter how much they activated their soul power or even used a trace of divine power to investigate, they could not see any clues.

Even so, Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu did not lower their guard.

After all, the background that Gu Yuena mentioned back then was still too unbelievable.

Gu Yuena seemed to sense everyone's wariness. She shifted her gaze from Hu Bai to Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke in a cool tone:
"I left for the past two years to find my own opportunities."

As soon as she finished speaking, a powerful aura was released from her body without reservation!

The next moment, eight spirit rings suddenly rose from beneath her feet!
Purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red, red!

When the last two spirit rings appeared, the hall fell into silence.

The last two spirit rings were actually red!

Two purples! Four blacks! Two reds!

Eight spirit rings! A Soul Douluo!

And he is a Soul Douluo with two 100,000-year soul rings!

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Qian Renxue's golden eyes widened in disbelief.

Wang Qiu'er's mouth was slightly open.

Even Hu Bai's expression froze, becoming extremely strange.

Gu Yuena's gaze remained fixed on Hu Bai's face. When she saw his strange expression, a charming blush involuntarily rose on her fair and jade-like face.

Hmph, you're always so cunning, this time, I've finally managed to outdo you!
To Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu, and the others who were unaware of the situation, this was not just shock, but horror!
Two years!

In a mere two years!

This woman actually rose from a Soul King to the level of an Eighth-Ring Soul Douluo!
Moreover, they can possess two 100,000-year soul rings!

What exactly did she go through in the past two years?!

Could it be that she too has received the inheritance of some deity and is going to participate in the divine examination?!

In an instant, this single and most reasonable explanation came to mind for everyone.

"Have you received the inheritance of a deity and begun the divine trial?"

The matter of the Divine Trial was no secret at the highest levels of the Spirit Hall.

Even Bibi Dong herself was fully aware of the Rakshasa God Trial that Grand Priest Qian Daoliu was currently undergoing.

Therefore, when faced with a sudden surge in strength that cannot be explained by common sense, the only possibility they could think of was the Divine Trial!
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena's heart stirred slightly.

She really didn't expect that while she was worrying about how to explain, the other party would actually come up with a flawless reason for her.

Since that's the case, it would be a shame not to take this step.

"Ah."

She nodded slightly, her beautiful face serene, as if she were recounting a trivial matter.

"I did indeed receive a trial from a deity by chance. The reason my strength has improved so rapidly in the past two years is because I was transported to a special alternate dimension for training."

When Gu Yuena lies, she doesn't blush or skip a beat; her calm demeanor prevents anyone from suspecting anything.

Oh no.

Strictly speaking, this wasn't entirely a lie.

After all, these past two years have indeed been a period of growth and experience for her.

They crossed the endless sea to a strange new continent, finally retrieved the Heart of the Dragon God, and buried all the dragon corpses in Dragon Valley.

With the heart of the Dragon God, she was able to briefly borrow a sliver of the Dragon God's divine position and unleash a portion of the Dragon God's power!
However, while her explanation might fool Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, it clearly wouldn't fool two people present.

Hu Bai, of course, didn't need to say much. He already knew Gu Yuena's true identity and was looking at her with a "see if I believe you" look.

The other one was Wang Qiu'er, who had almost curled up into a ball.

Gu Yuena snorted softly to herself.

This little auspicious beast is getting bolder and bolder. It actually dared to transform into human form on its own and was tricked out of the Star Dou Great Forest by Hu Bai, that big liar.

Once things are settled, I'll definitely give her a good "lesson".

As if sensing what she was thinking, Wang Qiu'er's delicate body trembled violently, and she quickly forced out an awkward smile that looked worse than crying at Gu Yuena.

She almost forgot that the person in front of her was none other than the Silver Dragon King, the nominal and bloodline ruler of all soul beasts, who was sleeping deep within the core of the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest!
No matter how high her status was in the Star Dou Great Forest, she could still be easily manipulated by the person in front of her.

Gu Yuena's look just now clearly said: Little girl, you just wait, after I finish my business, I'll teach you a lesson!

Wang Qiu'er was on the verge of tears, and could only pray frantically in her heart, hoping that the Lord would spare her this time for Hu Bai's sake.

whee.

No hehe.

Upon hearing Gu Yuena's confession, Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu, and the others were filled with even greater shock.

What an amazing test!
What happened to this world?
It feels like divine inheritance is popping up one after another like free cabbages.

However, this silence did not last long.

Qian Renxue, who had been standing quietly beside Hu Bai without saying a word, suddenly stepped forward, her golden eyes calmly fixed on Gu Yuena.

Can I talk to you alone?

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