Douluo Continent: I, the world's greatest immortal master, have taken Ning Rongrong as my disci

Chapter 113 Qian Renxue Seeks Apprenticeship and Advice

The Elders' Hall is located between the Pope's Hall and the Douluo Hall. It is the true core of power of the Spirit Hall, embodying the will of the Hall of Worship. It is responsible for deciding major matters of the Spirit Hall. When necessary, as long as all the elders pass the resolution, it can even abolish the Pope.

The Elders' Hall and Angel Garden are different from the Papal Palace, the venue for the Soul Master Competition. Here, birds sing and flowers bloom, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

The roadside is lined with fragrant angel flowers, and among the flowers stand statues of angels.

This meeting place doesn't seem like the one that the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, who is known as 'Invincible in the Sky,' would choose.

Su Ran couldn't help but ask Golden Crocodile Douluo:

"Second Elder, who exactly wants to see me?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo walked ahead and said calmly:

“A very noble maid.”

"I haven't seen this girl in a long time. I didn't expect that when she came back this time, she only asked me for one thing, which was to see you. I really don't know what makes you so special."

"Girl?"

Although Jin E didn't name names, and ordinary people might not recognize who it was, Su Ran already knew in her heart who it was.

There could only be one person whom Golden Crocodile Douluo would call "Your Noble Maid" and with whom he had some interaction.

Sure enough, deep within the garden, a huge magnolia tree grew luxuriantly, and beneath it, magnolia blossoms fell in profusion.

A woman in her early twenties, with snow-white skin, a straight nose, slightly slender golden phoenix eyes, and a small angel mark between her brows, stood there with a stunningly beautiful face that carried a hint of majesty.

Upon seeing Jin E arrive with Su Ran, a slight ripple appeared in the woman's calm eyes:
"Thank you so much, Grandpa Crocodile, for personally guiding us."

“Serving the Holy Maiden is my duty.”

The Golden Crocodile, who maintained an arrogant attitude in front of Bibi Dong, was extremely respectful in front of this woman in the golden dress.

"Grandpa Crocodile, you go ahead and do your work. I'd like to speak with this Teacher Su alone."

The woman in the golden dress spoke to the Golden Crocodile Douluo.

The golden crocodile glanced at Su Ran, nodded, and left the Angel Garden.

"I will stay outside and keep watch. If the Holy Maiden needs anything, she can call me anytime."

……

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Qian Renxue, and I am the Holy Maiden of the Elder Hall. Dean Su can call me Renxue or Xue'er."

Qian Renxue extended her delicate hand.

Her hands were soft and cool to the touch, but Su Ran only gave them a light squeeze before quickly withdrawing them, replying calmly:

"Su Ran, a teacher at Taoyuan Academy."

"I have heard about Teacher Su's deeds and admire Teacher Su's character and ability. That's why I asked Grandpa Crocodile to help Teacher Su out of this predicament and also invited Teacher Su to come and have a chat."

"Please have a seat, Teacher Su. This is a tea brewed with the Sacred Heart Six-Grade Orchid, which is unique to our temple. Please have a taste."

As Qian Renxue spoke, she led Su Ran to sit at the stone table under the magnolia tree, personally poured two cups of tea, and gently placed one cup in front of Su Ran.

Upon hearing this, Su Ran understood that the Spirit Hall Saintess who had disguised herself as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe in Heaven Dou City probably wanted to befriend him. There was no need to expose her identity. Su Ran thanked her and said:
"Thank you. If it weren't for the Golden Crocodile's intervention, I'm afraid I would have been caught in a fierce battle."

"Teacher Su, please don't take it to heart. That woman has always acted erratically and used unorthodox methods. Please don't harbor hatred towards our Spirit Hall because of this."

Qian Renxue smiled faintly and said, "Yes, I understand."

Su Ran took a sip of tea. This cup of Sacred Heart Six-Grade Orchid was fragrant and had a sweet aftertaste. Based on Su Ran's experience with flowers and herbs, it was indeed not an ordinary tea. Long-term consumption could also have the effect of purifying the body and nourishing the mind.

However, Su Ran had some doubts. When it came to unorthodox behavior, Qian Renxue was probably no less unorthodox than Bibi Dong.

"That's good."

"The reason we invited Professor Su here this time is to discuss something, and we don't know if Professor Su is willing to listen."

"But it doesn't matter."

Su Ran said calmly.

Qian Renxue then said:
"I believe Teacher Su should know that, looking at the current landscape of Soul Masters in Douluo Continent, the Spirit Hall is rising step by step and is now the number one Soul Master force."

"I won't hide it from Teacher Su or keep you in suspense. The Spirit Hall has the ambition to conquer the continent and unify the two great empires."

"It's a pity that although there are many Soul Masters in the Hall, they are not well-organized and lack unity. If they could receive guidance from Teacher Su, with your teaching abilities, within a few years, the Soul Masters in our Hall would be transformed, their overall strength would increase significantly, and the unification of the two great empires would be just around the corner."

"Therefore, I would like to appoint Teacher Su as the chief academic elder of my Elder Hall, in charge of thousands of troops, who can issue orders to the elders above and command the thousands of soul masters of the Spirit Hall below."

"The Papal Palace displays its prestige through the six-sided Papal Decree, but few know that the Angel Decree is the ultimate authority of the Spirit Hall. Holding the Angel Decree grants one a seat at the head of the Elder Council, a rank comparable to that of a revered figure. Now, I use the Angel Decree to invite Su Ran, the master of Peach Blossom Spring, to become the Hall Master of the Elder Council!"

“I know that you, Teacher Su, do not care about power and position, but for such a grand undertaking, the Spirit Hall needs your help. If you ever feel tired or weary, you are welcome to leave at any time. The Spirit Hall will never impose any personal restrictions on you. This is my promise to you.”

Qian Renxue, under the identity of Xue Qinghe, had witnessed the Peach Blossom Team's overwhelming dominance in the preliminary and qualifying rounds of the Soul Master Competition. The performances of students such as Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan far exceeded the power that martial souls like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and the Jade Phosphorous Serpent could possess. She would not believe it if it were not due to Su Ran's teaching.

She bent slightly, and a golden token appeared in her hand. It was not as ornate as a papal decree, but only had a holy angel engraving on it.

This is also her highest respect.

Su Ran took a deep breath, stood up, and answered:
"I am grateful for your high regard, but I have no intention of joining any other forces. I only wish to teach and nurture students at Peach Blossom Academy, hoping to hone my talents and not get involved in the flames of war."

"Forgive my bluntness, Miss Qian, it is a fact that the Spirit Hall has become powerful, but have you considered what would happen even if the Spirit Hall were to unify the two great empires? Would it achieve a thousand years of glory? Would it be remembered in history?"

"When the continent is stained with blood, resentment rises among the various forces, and corpses litter the fields, what will the Spirit Hall do? Will it seek peace for temporary tranquility? Or will it kill them all? And how will it govern the country after unification?"

"Those who submit to me live? Those who oppose me perish? What difference is there between this and other empires and powers? To me, it is nothing more than an old empire with a new name and a new emperor."

"If that's the case, and I help you train your Soul Master teams, wouldn't I become the biggest executioner if a war breaks out in the future? This is not my original intention to take on disciples and teach, so please forgive me for not being able to join your Elder Hall."

After Su Ran finished speaking, Qian Renxue, standing under the magnolia tree, paused for a moment.

Previously, all the major forces were vying for power, with undercurrents swirling around them, each wanting a piece of the pie. How many people thought about what would happen after the outcome?

Su Ran's words immediately silenced Qian Renxue.

Yes, with the changing of dynasties and the ravages of war, ordinary people suffer nothing but hardship. But for the powerful, it's merely a change of the empire's name.

"I have learned a lot. Teacher Su's words have been a wake-up call. These are issues that our Spirit Hall may lack right now and that we need to think about."

Qian Renxue remained silent for a long time before finally standing up and bowing slightly to Su Ran.

These questions have no answers, but they are worth pondering.

"Xue'er was deeply moved by Teacher Su's words. It is perhaps a blessing for the Douluo Continent to have a teacher like Teacher Su. I wish to take Teacher Su as my mentor and learn the art of governing the continent, the Hengyuan Empire, and the people. Would you be willing to accept me as your disciple?"

(End of this chapter)