Douluo Continent: I had just reached my limit when the sky exposed me.

Chapter 45 A Tough Stance
What alarmed Qian Daoliu even more was...

After the nine 100,000-year soul rings appeared, the sword intent emanating from Li Bai was not concealed by the fierce aura of the soul rings.

Instead, it becomes purer and more vast!
That was a kind of "intention" that transcended the level of soul power and went straight to the source!
Under the influence of this sword intent, he even felt that the angelic soul power within his body was being suppressed and sluggish!

"Boom boom boom!"

The powerful sword intent, like an invisible mountain, pressed heavily on the hearts of every Spirit Hall expert.

Soul Masters below the Title Douluo level had already collapsed to the ground.

Even elders like Gui Mei and Yue Guan felt difficulty breathing, their soul power was not flowing smoothly, and cold sweat seeped from their foreheads.

"Damn it!"

Bibi Dong barely managed to resist with the divine power brought by the Rakshasa God's test, but her face was also very pale.

At this moment, she no longer harbored any intention to test him; only deep apprehension and a trace of regret remained in her heart.

Is it really worth provoking such a terrifying opponent and force for a Nine Heart Begonia?
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

He glanced at Bibi Dong, whose face was pale, and then at the elders behind him who were struggling to withstand the pressure. He had already made up his mind.

Now is definitely not the time to break ties with Beidou Academy.

Especially when they knew nothing about the academy's background and the other party displayed such terrifying strength.

Although the Spirit Hall has a strong foundation, it is no match for a force that possesses at least one Limit Douluo comparable to or even surpassing itself, as well as the mysterious Dean and numerous geniuses.

To start a war rashly would have unimaginable consequences!

"enough!"

Qian Daoliu spoke in a deep voice, his voice containing the soul power of his peak level ninety-nine.

Barely managing to carve out a space amidst the vast sword intent, the pressure on the Spirit Hall members was slightly reduced.

He looked sharply at Bibi Dong, his tone carrying an unquestionable command.

"Bibi Dong, release them!"

Bibi Dong's delicate body trembled, and she looked sharply at Qian Daoliu, her eyes filled with resentment and humiliation.

In front of the entire city, the Spirit Hall was attacked, but in the end, it had to back down and release the hostages. Where did this leave the Pope's dignity?

"Big offering!"

Bibi Dong gritted her teeth, still wanting to argue.

"I said, let him go!"

Qian Daoliu's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

With an irresistible majesty, golden angelic soul power rippled around him, rivaling Li Bai's Azure Lotus Sword Intent.

"Now is not the time to act rashly! Do you really want to shake the foundation of my Spirit Hall for the sake of a few people?!"

Bibi Dong bit her lower lip so hard it almost bled.

She understood Qian Daoliu's meaning: it would be unwise to fight such a powerful enemy to the death before fully understanding the Beidou Academy's strength, especially before completing the Rakshasa God Trial.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her surging anger and murderous intent, and squeezed out a single word through gritted teeth:

"……put!"

The order was given.

Soon, the imprisoned Old Master Ye and the core members of the Ye family were brought to the plaza amidst the complex gazes of the Spirit Hall Soul Masters.

Although they were somewhat disheveled, they had not been mistreated, which clearly indicated that the Spirit Hall had previously intended to recruit them.

"grandfather!"

Upon seeing her relatives, Ye Lingling burst into tears and excitedly tried to rush over, but Ye Zhong held her back tightly.

Grandpa Ye watched the standoff in the sky.

Especially the nine blood-red soul rings and the suspended blue lotus giant sword filled the old man's eyes with shock and lingering fear.

He bowed deeply in the direction of Li Bai.

Seeing this, Li Bai nodded in satisfaction, and the terrifying sword intent and nine 100,000-year soul rings around him receded like a tide.

The giant blue lotus sword that had been suspended in mid-air also slowly dissipated into nothingness.

He seemed to have reverted to that lazy drunkard, yawning and casually waving at Qian Daoliu:

"Thanks, old man. Now that everyone's here, we'll be off."

After saying that, the invisible sword energy once again swept up the Ye family members, including Ye Lingling and Ye Zhong, and they turned into a streak of azure light, instantly disappearing into the sky above Wuhun City.

They came suddenly, and they left even more gracefully.

All that remained was the chaotic Spirit Hall and countless terrified gazes.

Qian Daoliu stared in the direction where Li Bai had disappeared, his face so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

Today, the Spirit Hall has lost all face.

How could he easily swallow the insult of being forcibly taken away as a wanted criminal under the watchful eyes of the entire city?

But the strength his opponent displayed made him hesitant to act rashly.

He turned around, his cold gaze sweeping over Bibi Dong, whose face was equally pale, and the group of elders who were silent as cicadas in fear.

"No one is to spread this matter. Anyone who disobeys will be punished as a traitor to the palace!" Qian Daoliu's voice carried an unquestionable authority, attempting to minimize the impact.

"Yes, great offering!"

Everyone felt a chill and responded in unison.

"in addition,"

Qian Daoliu continued to issue orders, his gaze sharp.

"From this day forward, without my order, no one shall provoke Beidou Academy or its related personnel!"

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, I order you two to use all your resources to investigate everything about Beidou Academy, especially the backgrounds of that Lu Xiao and this Li Bai!"

"I obey my orders!"

Yue Guan and Gui Mei bowed and accepted the order, their backs already soaked with cold sweat.

Bibi Dong gripped the papal scepter tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force. She stared in the direction Li Bai had disappeared, her eyes flashing with humiliation, anger, and deep resentment.

She will never forget the humiliation she suffered today!

However, she also knew that Qian Daoliu's decision was correct; it was not advisable to fight head-on before fully understanding the opponent's background and completing the divine test.

"Beidou Academy... Lu Xiao... Li Bai..."

She silently recited those names in her heart, her killing intent coiling around her like a venomous snake.

"Just wait, once I complete the Rakshasa God Trial, I will repay this humiliation a hundredfold!"

……

After settling her family in, Ye Lingling followed Li Bai back to Beidou Academy.

Given the ruthless methods Li Bai had previously displayed, it's unlikely that the Spirit Hall would dare to attack the Ye family again in the short term.

This finally put Ye Lingling's mind at ease.

Not long after entering the academy, I sensed a change in the two auras, one after the other.

First, from the direction of Zhu Zhuqing's secluded meditation room, a sharp and profound aura rose into the sky, then slowly subsided.

A moment later, the door to the quiet room opened, and Zhu Zhuqing, dressed in black, walked out.

Her aura was more refined, and her eyes were sharp as knives. Clearly, she had gained a lot from this seclusion, and her soul power had been stabilized and improved.

Almost simultaneously, the array at the academy entrance rippled, and two beautiful figures walked in, chatting and laughing.

It was Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan who had returned from leave.

"Dean! We're back!"

Ning Rongrong spotted Lu Xiao in the courtyard at a glance and greeted him cheerfully. Then her gaze was drawn to the unfamiliar faces of Ye Lingling and Ao Yin.

Dugu Yan also curiously looked at the new member.

"what?"

Her emerald green eyes lingered on Ao Yin for a moment.

He vaguely sensed the oppressive aura of the dragon race, which shared the same origin but was even more noble, and felt a slight chill in his heart.

Lu Xiao smiled and introduced them: "You've come back just in time. These two are Ye Lingling and Ao Yin, who have recently joined the academy. Lingling's martial soul is the Nine-Hearted Begonia, and Ao Yin's martial soul is the Elemental Dragon."

He then said to Ye Lingling and Ao Yin, "These two are Ning Rongrong, whose martial soul is the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda; and Dugu Yan, whose martial soul is the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor. You should have sensed Zhu Qing just now; she has just come out of seclusion."

Nine-Heart Begonia!

Elemental Dragon!

Both Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan showed surprise in their beautiful eyes.

They kept an eye on the sky while they were away, so they naturally knew about the impressive rankings of these two martial souls on the special martial soul list!
"welcome!"

Ning Rongrong smiled brightly and took Ye Lingling's hand.

"We'll be classmates from now on! There are so many fun things to do at the college!"

Dugu Yan nodded in greeting. She was rather aloof, but her eyes held a kind of goodwill.

Ye Lingling felt their enthusiasm, and a faint smile appeared on her usually aloof face, her initial sense of unfamiliarity dissipating considerably.

Ao Yin remained aloof and simply nodded slightly.

After getting to know each other, Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan's curiosity immediately shifted to another matter.

They huddled close to Ye Lingling, lowered their voices, and asked with a mixture of gossip and excitement:
"Lingling, we heard on our way back that it was Teacher Li Bai who went to the Spirit Hall to bring you back?"

"Tell us, wasn't Li Bai incredibly impressive back then?"

"Just how powerful is he? We haven't even seen Master Li Bai truly unleash his power yet!"

Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything, she quietly took a few steps closer.

Even in his cool, clear eyes, there was a sense of inquiry.

Li Bai always appeared lazy and carefree at the academy; they only knew him as unfathomable.

However, no one knows the extent of their actual strength.

(End of this chapter)