Douluo Continent: The Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, who intercepted the immortal herb

Chapter 41 Han Su's Presence? Su Chen's Public Slap in the Face

Han Su appeared.

The commotion that had just erupted on the sidelines immediately subsided.

He wasn't walking fast.

The grey-gold robe was pressed without a single wrinkle, the cuffs were buttoned tightly, and even the boots were excessively clean.

This person is like a knife hidden in its sheath.

No sharp edge visible.

But it's uncomfortable to look at.

The host and instructor went ahead to greet them.

"Vice Hall Master."

Han Su did not respond.

He merely raised his eyes, first looking at the stage, then glancing at the gunshot wound on the ground that hadn't yet been filled in.

Finally, the gaze fell on Su Chen.

"Your Highness, Holy Son."

He addressed the people politely, but his tone was flat.

"You really put on quite a show during the Soto City special recruitment exam."

Xiao Wu stood by the stage and frowned upon hearing this.

"What do you mean by 'he beat them up so badly'?"

"It was clearly the people of Soto who started this trouble."

Han Su then looked at her.

His gaze was neither too intense nor too faint, as if he were looking at a child who had interrupted.

"You have won against Zhou Ling."

"good."

"But winning a game doesn't mean we can break the rules of the Soto branch temple."

Xiao Wu immediately wanted to retort.

Su Chen raised his hand first.

She snorted but didn't try to take it again.

Su Chen stood at the edge of the arena, looking down at Han Su.

"You didn't come here just to compliment someone, did you?"

Han Su twitched the corner of his mouth.

"Of course not."

"I've come to remind His Highness of something."

"This is Soto City, not Wuhun City."

"You can watch the game, or you can participate."

"But the assessment process cannot be changed arbitrarily, and personal wins and losses cannot be placed above the rules of the branch hall."

That was a statement that was neither too harsh nor too mild.

However, many people on the sidelines understood what was going on.

Han Su is trying to get revenge.

Zhou Ling lost, and Lu Qingci lost too.

He didn't dare to directly say that the people of Soto City were no good, so he changed it to saying that Su Chen had broken the rules.

Xiao Wu laughed when she heard this.

"You started this by naming names and stirring up trouble, and now you're talking about rules?"

"Were the rules of your Soto City made up after you lost?"

A few people on the sidelines couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Han Su's expression remained unchanged.

His eyes were just a little cold.

"Young lady, being quick-witted isn't a skill."

"Only those who stand until the end can truly prove their skill."

Xiao Wu raised her chin.

"Then you'll have to get your people to stop first."

"Stop rolling off the ring."

As soon as this sentence came out.

The students from Soto City all turned pale.

Even Shen Zhi turned his head away and suppressed a smile.

Han Su finally stopped looking at Xiao Wu.

He stared at Su Chen again.

"Your Highness, I've seen firsthand how sharp your tongue is."

"Now, let's get down to business."

"The special recruitment assessment originally consisted of three rounds."

"First round of individual matches."

"Second round of comprehensive evaluation."

"Third round of soul power and combat practice."

"You've only completed the first half."

"The rest must follow the regulations of the Soto branch temple."

Su Chen looked at him.

"continue."

Han Su raised his hand, and a steward behind him immediately presented him with a scroll.

"According to the rules, specially recruited candidates must undergo a second level verification at the Soul Testing Stone in the branch hall, register their Martial Soul direction, and keep a record for future reference."

"in addition."

He paused.

"If the participant has a special status, the deputy hall master of the branch hall must personally verify it."

Xiao Wu burst out laughing when she heard this.

"After talking for so long..."

"So it was you who wanted to interfere."

Han Su said calmly.

"I was just following the rules."

"rule?"

Su Chen finally smiled.

"When Zhou Ling changed the first act at the last minute, why didn't you follow the rules?"

"Lu Qingci took the initiative to go on stage to replace someone else. How can you not follow the rules?"

"Now that you've lost both games, you've suddenly remembered the rules?"

Han Su's eyelids twitched.

"That was a matter of improvisation between the trainees."

"There is no need for a separate hall."

"No."

Su Chen interrupted him directly.

"It's not that you don't need to."

"You're happy to see this happen."

The sidelines fell silent.

Han Su didn't expect Su Chen to be so direct.

His voice deepened.

"Your Highness, you must provide evidence before you speak."

"evidence?"

Su Chen slowly walked off the arena.

The soles of the boots made a very soft sound as they stepped over the black stones.

"Zhou Ling is your man."

"Before Lu Qingci went on stage, your people had already cleared out the spectator seats."

"As soon as I arrived in Soto City, someone at the gate relayed a message from Zhou Ling."

"Are you telling me now that all of this is just a coincidence?"

Han Su narrowed his eyes.

Even if it is, so what?

The words had just left his mouth.

Many people on the sidelines had a change in expression.

Even the host and coach subconsciously lowered their heads.

This is tantamount to half-acknowledging it.

Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"You actually dare to admit it."

Han Su then realized that he had misspoke.

His face immediately darkened.

"What I'm saying is, even if that's what you think, so what?"

"The Sotho branch temple has its own practices."

"As the deputy hall master, it is perfectly reasonable for me to review your case."

Su Chen had already walked three steps away from him.

There was nothing between the two of them.

The wind swept through the middle of the training field, causing Han Su's robe to sway gently.

Su Chen looked at him, his tone calm but somewhat cold.

"I don't care who you review."

"But you'd better not cross the line."

Han Su gave a cold laugh.

"Is His Highness threatening me?"

"It's not a threat."

Su Chen raised his hand and took out a token from his sleeve.

Purple-gold color.

When the light shines on it, the patterns become clear.

This is not a regular transfer order.

It is a papal decree.

Han Su's pupils suddenly contracted.

A collective gasp filled the air.

The people in the Soto branch may never have seen the real papal decree of Wuhun City.

But they recognized this side card.

Seeing this sign is like seeing a papal decree.

Han Su's Adam's apple bobbed.

The composure on his face finally cracked.

Su Chen flipped the token over and tapped it gently.

"Didn't you want a review?"

"Now, I'm giving you two choices."

"First."

"Follow the rules and complete the soul test and registration process. Don't waste any more time."

"second."

"I am now in charge of this special recruitment assessment at the Soto branch temple. You stand aside and watch."

Han Su's face gradually turned pale.

This is not a choice.

This is like roasting him over a fire.

If he takes a step back, he will lose face in public.

The next step is to challenge the papal decree.

That's not asking for trouble, that's courting death.

Shen Zhi stood to the side, his eyelids twitching as he watched.

He was initially worried that Han Su would use the rules to cause trouble.

As a result, Su Chen didn't give him a chance to get around.

They flipped the table over.

Han Su remained silent for a full three breaths.

Finally, he slowly bowed his head.

"Naturally, we will do as His Highness wishes."

Xiao Wu, standing behind, suddenly brightened up.

She turned her head to look at Su Chen, her lips almost unable to hold back her smile.

"You really are something else—"

"What really is it?"

"That really leaves you speechless."

Su Chen didn't reply to her, but only looked at Han Su.

"Then move aside."

Han Su stood still.

Su Chen's gaze softened slightly.

"Do I have to say it again?"

Han Su's teeth were clenched.

In the end, I stepped half a step to the side.

That movement wasn't big.

But everyone present could see it clearly.

The deputy head of the Soto branch temple made way for everyone.

This was even more unsettling than Lu Qingci's earlier admission of defeat.

The sidelines were eerily quiet.

Even the sound of the wind blowing the flags seemed exceptionally loud.

Su Chen put away the token, his tone returning to normal.

"Host".

The instructor, startled, immediately stepped forward.

"exist."

"The following procedures will now begin."

"Yes, yes."

The instructor nodded quickly and then instructed someone to bring up the soul-testing stone and the record book.

Shen Zhi then approached and whispered something.

"Soto City will remember this move for a long time."

"It's good to remember."

Su Chen said calmly.

"So that no cat or dog will dare to jump up there in the future."

Xiao Wu listened from the side and couldn't stop laughing.

"You're quite good at swearing."

"This doesn't count as swearing."

"What does that count for?"

"Classification."

Xiao Wu was taken aback at first, then laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

At this time, Lu Qingci had not gone far.

She gripped the Wind-Splitting Spear and glanced back at Su Chen.

That look in his eyes was more complicated than before.

It's not that I'm dissatisfied.

It's that extra bit of silence that comes after finally seeing the gap clearly.

Han Su noticed her gaze, and his expression turned even more unpleasant.

"Qingci, come here."

Lu Qingci did not move immediately.

Two seconds later, he picked up his gun and walked over.

Han Su's voice was very low, but you could still hear the anger in it.

You talked too much today.

Lu Qingci remained expressionless.

"If we lose, of course we have to admit it."

"you"

"Vice Hall Master."

Lu Qingci looked up at him.

"If Soto City doesn't even dare to admit defeat, it will look even worse."

Han Su's face twitched slightly.

In the end, he didn't say anything more.

The soul-testing stone was quickly brought up.

It is a gray-white stone pillar about half the height of a person, with its base embedded in an iron frame and its surface engraved with fine patterns.

Next to it were two record books, a brush, and a newly opened box of inkpads.

The host wiped the sweat from his palms and tried to keep his voice steady.

"According to the procedure, the soul is tested first, and then the case is filed."

"First place, Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu took two steps forward and then looked back at Su Chen.

The meaning is quite obvious.

Am I online now?

Su Chen nodded.

"go."

Xiao Wu flicked her scorpion braid behind her back and placed her hand directly on the soul-testing stone.

The stone pillar went dark for the first time.

The next second, the markings inside shot upwards.

Level 10.

Level 15.

Level 20.

Level 25.

Finally, it came to a steady stop.

It even shook upwards a little.

The instructor stared at the scale, and even his voice changed.

"Level 27."

An uproar immediately erupted on the sidelines.

"Level 27?"

"Didn't she just fight Zhou Ling?"

"At this age, level 27, are they even letting anyone else live?"

Xiao Wu herself was also taken aback.

She knew she was not weak.

But she usually cultivated in a scattered manner, and had never seriously calculated where she was stuck.

When the test results came back, even she was stunned.

Su Chen looked at her and nodded.

"It's a bit higher than I expected."

Xiao Wu immediately turned her head.

"Are you praising me?"

"I guess so."

"Then say a few more words of praise."

"Let's complete the process first."

Xiao Wu snorted, but her eyes had already curved into a smile.

The instructor should quickly write down the name and grade in the record book.

Han Su stood to one side, his expression growing increasingly grim.

Level 27.

This is more than just winning one game.

This completely overshadowed those self-important young talents from Soto City.

The instructor took a breath and turned to Su Chen.

"Second place, Su Chen."

These four words came out.

The noise from the sidelines was even lower than before.

Everyone stared at Su Chen.

It's already quite exaggerated that he didn't activate his martial soul or reveal his soul rings in either of the two matches.

Now everyone wants to know what level he is at.

Xiao Wu stopped smiling.

She looked at Su Chen, her eyes shining brightly.

"Go."

"Let me see just how much you've hidden."

Su Chen walked up to the Soul Testing Stone.

He didn't rush to raise his hand.

I only glanced at the stone pillar first.

I felt inexplicably nervous while hosting and coaching.

"Your Highness, this Soul Testing Stone is exclusively for use by the branch hall."

He didn't finish his sentence.

Su Chen had already placed his hand on it.

next moment.

The markings inside the Soul Testing Stone seemed to be forcibly pushed open by something, and rushed straight up.

Level 20.

Level 25.

Level 30.

Level 35.

It hasn't stopped yet.

Some people on the sidelines had already instinctively stood up.

His lips turned white from hosting and coaching.

"Is it still going up?"

Han Su stared at the engraved line, his eyelids twitching violently.

Thirty-six.

Thirty-seven.

A muffled thud, as if the stone pillar could no longer bear the weight, suddenly emanated from within.

Fine cracks burst open from the top and crept wildly down the stone.

Snapped!

The entire soul-testing stone cracked on the spot.