Douluo Continent: The Peerless Tang Sect, Angels and Rakshasa Return

Chapter 173—The Holy Spirit Cult's First Ten-Year Plan!

Demon Forest - Headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult

Today should have been a good day. Zhongli Wu, upon learning of the arrival of the Fire Phoenix Saintess, was as happy as an old man, organizing a so-called welcoming ceremony.

Ultimately, it's about letting the higher-ups in the Holy Spirit Cult recognize her, letting them know that there's a Fire Phoenix Saintess in the Holy Spirit Cult, and that they should show her more respect in the future.

This process isn't too complicated; Qian Lingyun went through it before when she came here.

As evening fell, Zhongli Wu stood anxiously in the familiar square with a group of high-level evil soul masters, waiting for the return of Mei Douluo and the Fire Phoenix Saintess.

Just as two streaks of light, one purple and one white, flashed past from the entrance, Zhongli Wu stared intently, a question rising in his mind: "Wasn't it said that the Fire Phoenix Saintess would be returning today? Why is it the Rakshasa Saintess carrying one person, followed by another woman?"

Thinking it over, Zhongli Wu turned his gaze directly to the Fourth Elder, who was in charge of contacting Mei Douluo. The Fourth Elder was also completely baffled at this moment. He helplessly waved his hand at Zhongli Wu and shook his head.

"Master, it's alright, it's not a big deal. They're all Holy Maidens anyway, it doesn't matter which one comes back. We can just wait a little longer."

Feng Ling, who was standing nearby, quickly comforted Zhong Liwu and inadvertently exchanged a glance with Qian Lingyun.

"Holy Maiden, they..." Feng Ling pointed to Zhang Lexuan behind Qian Lingyun, then looked at Tang Ya, seemingly understanding something. Her eyes darted around, and she asked loudly, "Who are these two girls?"

"Le Xuan is my personal maid," Qian Lingyun said, pulling Zhang Le Xuan close and placing her arm around her shoulder as if declaring her ownership. She then put Tang Ya down. "The Blue Silver Saintess is already here. Hurry and take her away to help her ascend to higher realms!"

After speaking, Qian Lingyun's lips curled up slightly. She looked down at the unconscious Tang Ya and turned to leave with Zhang Lexuan.

"Wait a minute."

It was Zhongli Wu who spoke. He stepped forward, looked Qian Lingyun up and down, and smiled warmly. He patted Qian Lingyun's shoulder and said, "Little Yun! Come with me for a moment."

Although the sentence sounds like a negotiation, it actually carries a commanding tone.

Zhang Lexuan frowned, raised her hand to shield Zhong Liwu in front of her, and looked at Qian Lingyun, saying, "Master..."

"Le Xuan, what are you doing! The sect leader is a kind elder! He wouldn't do anything to me."

Qian Lingyun chuckled, pressed down Zhang Lexuan's raised arm, took a step forward, and gave Zhongli Wu a perfunctory bow. "It's been a while since we last met! The Sect Leader is even more dignified and extraordinary than before; his cultivation must have improved even further!"

"Hmm!" Zhongli Wu was slightly taken aback, somewhat bewildered by what he thought was either a compliment or a perfunctory remark, but he still nodded and replied, "In such a short time, the Holy Maiden has actually broken through to the seventh ring. Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older! Hahaha."

"You flatter me, Master. We are all straightforward evil spirit masters. Why bother with formalities on our own turf?"

After speaking, Qian Lingyun's smile vanished instantly. She turned around, pointed in a direction, and said, "Le Xuan, just wait in my room."

"But..." Zhang Lexuan wanted to say something more, but looking at Qian Lingyun's unwavering eyes, she finally nodded and bowed, saying, "Yes, Master."

After spending these past few days together, Zhang Lexuan has figured out some of Qian Lingyun's temperament and habits. As long as you don't cross her bottom line or trigger her temper, Qian Lingyun is actually a very easy person to talk to.

During this time, whenever she knelt beside the desk to pour tea and massage Qian Lingyun's legs, she could clearly see Qian Lingyun's pretty face and serious expression.

Especially after she broke through the level 85 barrier with the help of the immortal herb, Qian Lingyun's attitude towards her was noticeably better than before, and she even whipped herself less forcefully!

The thought of Qian Lingyun gently applying medicine to her after whipping her made Zhang Lexuan feel inexplicably hot. The strange sense of unease even made her want to deliberately do something wrong to attract Qian Lingyun's attention.

"Come with me!" Zhong Liwu didn't say anything, just glared fiercely at Zhang Lexuan, and went back to his room without looking back.

"Sit down," Zhongli Wu said, gesturing to a chair in front of his desk. While casually fiddling with his collection, he asked, "You've absorbed the 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo. The three conditions my sect promised you back then have all been fulfilled. Are you...?"

"You can rest assured, Master. I am the next Master, so there is no need for me to be indifferent to my own things." Qian Lingyun's words were reasonable, well-founded, and extremely honest, but they did not sit well with Zhongli Wu.

The feeling was as if Qian Lingyun was urging him to hurry up and die so she could take over, which disgusted him greatly.

Embarrassed, Zhongli Wu touched the tip of his nose and turned to ask, "Xiao Feng told me you have something you want to discuss at a top-level meeting. May I ask why?"

"Technology changes destiny. Soul guidance technology is advancing rapidly. As the sect within the Sun Moon Empire most likely to benefit from the rapid development of soul guidance technology, our Holy Spirit Sect must undergo a major transformation."

"Staying stagnant and complacent will only lead to certain death."

With a snap, Qian Lingyun took out a stack of densely written papers and respectfully placed them on the desk. Zhong Liwu took the report with suspicion, glanced at the first page, and immediately straightened up to read on.

"Your handwriting is quite good," Zhongli Wu casually remarked. Qian Lingyun, however, was reminded of the years she spent living in the cave. Whenever she had free time, Qian Renxue would force her to practice the four arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, under the guise of "cultivating her character."

Qian Lingyun's report details the advantages of soul tools in the Soul Master Competition, as well as the helplessness of conventional soul masters when facing operational soul masters.

Its content is rich in classical allusions, using the first Holy War between the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent thousands of years ago as an example, and taking Ye Xishui as the main example. It also includes a live demonstration of how the Soul Extinction Douluo defeated the Soul Slaying Douluo with an absolute advantage after being equipped with a soul tool.

It highlights that a powerful Soul Master, when equipped with a suitable Soul Tool, can unleash far greater combat power than a single Soul Master or Soul Guide.

On the last page, Qian Lingyun even stated bluntly: The future era will definitely be an era of powerful soul masters and powerful soul tools.

Even an ordinary Super Douluo, with the right soul tool, can try to arm wrestle with a level 10 soul master and a Limit Douluo.

"What you wrote is very forward-thinking," Zhongli Wu said, putting down the report in his hand. "To be honest, even I was persuaded, but..."

"Prejudice against soul tools is not limited to individuals, but exists among most believers."

"Just delegate authority. If you can't do it, I will." Qian Lingyun stood up and said proudly, "You just need to cast your vote for me and give me autonomy. Within ten years, I will show you a different sect."

(End of this chapter)