Douluo Continent: The Martial Soul is actually Bibi Dong.

Chapter 165 The Fox and the Cat

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Soul rings appeared on Hu Liena's body.

Six spirit rings, one yellow, one purple, and one black, appeared on Hu Liena's body.

Six Soul Rings—this means Hu Liena has become a true Soul Emperor.

After leaving the City of Slaughter, Hu Liena absorbed the inner core of the Ten-Headed Fiery Sun Serpent given to her by Su Mo. At the same time, her martial soul evolved into a nine-tailed fox, and her soul power level also broke through to level 60.

Now, it's clear that he has successfully absorbed her sixth spirit ring.

"Teacher, I did it!"

Having successfully absorbed the spirit ring, Hu Liena happily addressed Pope Bibi Dong.

This time, Pope Bibi Dong personally helped her hunt for her spirit ring.

"Hmm, have there been any changes to the soul skills?"

Pope Bibidon nodded, then asked a question.

In the past, Pope Bibidon would not have asked this question.

Because she knew that all of Hu Liena's soul skills were charm soul skills.

But things are different now. Hu Liena's martial soul has evolved and she now possesses the ability of enchanting fire.

For this hunt of spirit beasts, Pope Bibi Dong specifically chose a fire-attribute spirit beast, wanting to see if Hu Liena's spirit skills would undergo new changes after the Martial Soul Surprise.

"No, my soul skill effect is still the same as before!"

Hu Liena shook her head in disappointment. She also wanted to know if the soul skills could have more variations, but unfortunately, they didn't.

"It's nothing. The soul skill effect hasn't changed, which means your charm effect will be stronger and it will be easier to ignite your allure. There's nothing to be disappointed about!"

When Pope Bibidon saw Hu Liena's appearance, he smiled, patted her head, and comforted her.

"Nana, after we go back this time, you'll serve as the team leader at the Spirit Hall Academy for two years. You'll lead the Spirit Hall team in the next Soul Master Tournament!"

Pope Bibidon then announced her plans for Huliena.

After Hu Liena successfully returned from her training in the City of Slaughter, Pope Bibi Dong announced that Hu Liena had become the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall.

It would be impossible to appoint the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall as a team leader; it would be a waste of her talent.

However, Pope Bibi Dong naturally had her reasons. Hu Liena had just come from the City of Slaughter, and her killing intent was too strong; she needed to calm down.

Otherwise, it would be very difficult to control the God of Slaughter domain under such circumstances.

Making Hu Liena the team leader and instructor, and guiding the current Spirit Hall team, will help her gradually restrain her murderous aura and learn to control it.

"Yes, teacher!"

Huliena naturally had no objection to Pope Bibidon's arrangements.

Although she had no objections, Hu Liena still felt somewhat emotional.

I used to be a student in the Spirit Hall team, but now I'm going to be a teacher.

After returning to Wuhun City, Hu Liena went to work at the Wuhun Hall Academy.

Then, Hu Liena also met the current members of the Spirit Hall team.

Soon, Hu Liena was surprised to see a member in the Spirit Hall team who surprised her.

Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing was a member of the Shrek Academy team in the previous Soul Master Competition.

"How did you end up on the Spirit Hall team?"

After Hu Liena privately called Zhu Zhuqing away, she asked her out of curiosity.

She was unaware that Zhu Zhuqing had joined the Spirit Hall.

"After the last Soul Master Competition, I left the Shrek Academy team and joined the Spirit Hall!"

"It was the Pope who got me into the Spirit Hall team!"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Hu Liena and answered.

"But aren't you from the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire?"

"Why did you decide to join the Spirit Hall?"

Hu Liena still didn't understand why Zhu Zhuqing would do that.

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Hu Liena, hesitated for a moment, and then explained the reason: "Holy Maiden, I believe you are also aware of the situation of our Zhu family..."

Zhu Zhuqing recounted the story in detail, explaining that she only spoke patiently after Hu Liena had become the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall.

After joining the Spirit Hall, she knew clearly that she could only rely on herself in the future.

Therefore, she would definitely be willing to befriend a Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall like Hu Liena.

"...At first, I didn't actually think about this way of escaping fate. It was a friend from the Shrek team who told me about it. After I figured it out, I made the choice!"

However, Zhu Zhuqing did not reveal who told her that joining the Spirit Hall was an option.

Hu Liena was very curious about this person who could come up with methods that ordinary people wouldn't dare to think of.

Suddenly, Hu Liena realized something and looked at Zhu Zhuqing, asking, "The person you're talking about? It's not Su Mo, is it?"

"How could you..." Zhu Zhuqing was shocked that Hu Liena had guessed it so quickly. She immediately shut up after realizing what had happened.

However, Zhu Zhuqing's reaction had clearly given her away.

"Hehe, so it was Su Mo who got you into the Spirit Hall. That certainly suits him!"

Hu Liena, however, had already started laughing.

Having been with Su Mo for several years, she knew him quite well. She knew that Su Mo's attitude towards the Spirit Hall was not hostile like that of other sect disciples; on the contrary, he spoke many good words about the Spirit Hall.

That's why Hu Liena guessed that Su Mo had Zhu Zhuqing join the Spirit Hall.

"Holy Maiden, do you know Su Mo?"

Hearing Hu Liena's tone when she spoke of Su Mo, which suggested they weren't just casual acquaintances, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Hu Liena in surprise.

"That's right, Su Mo and I spent several years in the same place, so we're quite familiar with each other!"

Hu Liena smiled and nodded, not afraid to admit to others that she knew Su Mo.

Pope Bibi Dong knew that Su Mo had played a large part in her success in the Slaughter City trials.

"I see. How is Su Mo doing now?"

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly realized, and she was also very curious, wondering where Su Mo and Hu Liena had been for several years.

She was very grateful to Su Mo.

If it weren't for Su Mo's suggestion, she would never have imagined that she could break free from her family's constraints by joining the Spirit Hall.

Therefore, Zhu Zhuqing really wanted to know how Su Mo was doing now.

"That guy's doing great. His soul power level is probably higher than mine now. If he continues to participate in the Soul Master Competition, the championship might still be his!"

Hu Liena replied with a smile.

"Don't tell the rest of the team about this yet, lest it discourage them and cause them to lose confidence and motivation!"

"From now on, don't call me 'Saintess' anymore, just call me Sister Nana!"

Afterwards, Hu Liena also instructed Zhu Zhuqing not to let others know about Su Mo's situation.

Imagine how desperate others would feel after learning about Su Mo's soul power level; they would definitely lose faith.

"How is that possible..."

"He's actually already a Soul Emperor..."

Even though she knew Su Mo was outstanding, Zhu Zhuqing was still deeply shocked by Hu Liena's answer.

"Yes, Sister Nana, I promise I'll keep it a secret!"

Subsequently, Zhu Zhuqing listened to Hu Liena and quickly made a promise.

Although shocked, Zhu Zhuqing was still happy for Su Mo for his achievements.

"Hmm, come on, tell me about Su Mo's time at Shrek Academy..."

And so, Hu Liena joined the Spirit Hall Academy and became the team leader of the Spirit Hall team.

And she also got to know Zhu Zhuqing.

Moreover, she also took good care of Zhu Zhuqing, after all, Zhu Zhuqing's strength and talent were worth winning over.

Zhu Zhuqing's soul power level is now quite high.

Even without the help of the immortal herb, Zhu Zhuqing has already cultivated to level 46, and it is very likely that she will break through to the Soul King level in a year and a half.

It is clear that Zhu Zhuqing is quite outstanding, and of course, her own hard work is also indispensable.

In other words, without the help of the immortal herb, otherwise, according to the original story, Zhu Zhuqing could have directly leveled up to level 60 after a year and a half.

……

Similar to Hu Liena's situation.

After Su Mo returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he discovered that his control over the Killing God Domain was not very good, and he was affected by his own killing intent.

Even without Bibi Dong's reminder, Su Mo knew why.

So for the next six months, Su Mo focused on recuperating and developing his own soul skills, without participating in any battles or sparring.

Under these circumstances, Su Mo spent half a year completely suppressing his murderous aura and also learned to control his Killing God Domain very well.

Bibi Dong was quite surprised that Su Mo had accomplished all of this in just six months.

It took her more than a year to achieve that.

Because he hadn't done much cultivation, Su Mo's soul power level hadn't increased much in the past six months, only rising from level 67 to level 68.

During this time, Qian Renxue also came to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to find Su Mo. After learning about Su Mo's current soul power level, she exclaimed that he was monstrous.

"I previously said that if you could break through to Soul Emperor in the next Soul Master Competition, that would be amazing enough!"

"It seems you're going to break through to Soul Saint in the next Soul Master Competition and scare everyone half to death!"

That's what Qian Renxue said to Su Mo back then.

She had only recently broken through to the Soul Saint level, and Su Mo, who was 10 years younger than her, was about to surpass her in Soul Power.

Qian Renxue was extremely envious of Su Mo for obtaining a 100,000-year soul ring.

After Su Mo returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Qian Renxue would visit Ning Fengzhi at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School from time to time.

Of course, he actually came to see Su Mo.

That's not right either. Actually, Qian Renxue came to see Bibi Dong and enjoy her mother's love.

It was with Bibi Dong that Qian Renxue truly experienced the care of a mother. Every time she came, Bibi Dong would ask how she was doing in the Heaven Dou Empire, inquire about Qian Renxue's current situation, and then offer her advice.

Bibi Dong, who once ruled the Spirit Hall and the Spirit Empire, has far more management experience than Su Mo.

Su Mo is only slightly more experienced and knowledgeable; in terms of management in this world, he can't compare to Bibi Dong at all.

Bibi Dong was very happy to be able to help Qian Renxue.

In the past six months, the mother-daughter relationship between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue has also rapidly warmed up.

Swah——

On this day, having completely suppressed his killing intent and achieved initial control over the God of Slaughter Domain, Su Mo's figure disappeared from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

When Su Mo reappeared, he had already arrived inside the City of Slaughter.

However, compared to the last time, Su Mo practically smuggled herself in this time.

After entering the City of Slaughter, Su Mo disguised himself to prevent others from recognizing him.

Then, Su Mo began to pay attention to Tang San's situation in the City of Slaughter.

That's right, Su Mo came back to check on Tang San's condition.

If Su Mo were given the opportunity, he wouldn't mind taking direct action against Tang San.

Su Mo still felt a little wary of Tang San, the protagonist of the original novel.

After all, this guy was too lucky. Su Mo didn't know if Tang San would encounter other opportunities after he had snatched Tang San's chance.

For example, the Asura God's legacy in Killing City.

Su Mo was worried that Tang San might undergo some changes and directly obtain the inheritance of the Asura God.

Ever since Tang Hao attacked him, and he forced Xiao Wu to sacrifice herself, Su Mo was very certain that Tang San and he had become enemies.

If Tang San knew about Xiao Wu's situation, he would definitely seek revenge.

Therefore, if given the opportunity, Su Mo would also choose to strike first.

To Su Mo's slight regret, he did not find a good opportunity to make a move in the City of Slaughter.

Tang Hao had been secretly protecting Tang San all along.

"He's probably worried that you might suddenly appear and attack Tang San!"

Bibi Dong's divine sense appeared beside Su Mo, and she frowned as she spoke.

"Sister Rakshasa, are you saying that Tang Hao already knows I know his identity?"

Su Mo was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

"It should be! Even if it's not confirmed, there must have been some doubts!"

Bibi Dong said.

Indeed, Tang Hao initially did not believe that Su Mo would be able to discover his identity.

But then he realized that with Su Mo's intelligence, it shouldn't be difficult for her to discover something, so he became wary.

"Never mind then, I'll come back another time!"

Su Mo gave a cold snort and then left the City of Slaughter.

Although he didn't make a move, Su Mo knew about Tang San's current situation: he had achieved a 48-game winning streak.

Achieving a 48-game winning streak in just one year is quite remarkable.

Without Su Mo and Hu Liena vying for a spot in the Hell Slaughter Arena, Tang San completed the task even faster.

Even so, Su Mo still had some doubts.

Will Tang San be able to escape from the City of Slaughter a year later?

Keep in mind that the next Soul Master Competition will begin in a year.

It would be interesting if Tang San failed to escape from the City of Slaughter in time.

Su Mo was very clear that Yu Xiaogang had placed his hopes of proving himself on this year's Soul Master Competition.

I wonder if Yu Xiaogang is getting anxious now.

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(End of this chapter)