Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San as a disciple, with a ten-thousand-fold return for teaching him.

Liu Erlong knew that Chen Luo meant well for her and understood the importance of breaking through; she was simply craving the time she spent with him day and night.

Seeing Chen Luo's resolute attitude, she stopped being willful and obediently nodded, a bright smile returning to her face: "Okay, I'll listen to you. Once things settle down with the mistress, we'll go back. I promise I'll stay in seclusion and not come out until I break through!"

She took Chen Luo's hand and gently scratched his palm with her fingertips, her eyes filled with mischief and dependence: "But before that, you have to stay with me and watch this competition. I want to see how powerful Xiao San is now."

Chen Luo took her slightly cool, soft hand in return, a gentle smile curving his lips: "Okay, I'll stay with you."

Outside the window, the sea of ​​clouds churned, and the mountain breeze remained unchanged. Inside the attic, the two looked at each other and smiled, a warm atmosphere quietly flowing between them.

…………

Deep within the Hall of Spirits, in the Papal Palace.

The enormous oval conference table, crafted from precious obsidian, gleams so brightly it reflects the magnificent murals on the dome and the solemn figures standing around it.

On either side of the long table sat the elders and platinum bishops, the core of the Spirit Hall's power. Each of them exuded a deep and imposing aura, and at the very least, they were Soul Douluo level, with many of them being Title Douluo.

The entire hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, except for the faint crackling sound of the soul-guiding lamps flickering on the walls.

Bibi Dong sat solemnly in the main seat.

She wore a purple-gold crown and held a scepter inlaid with huge gemstones. Her beautiful face showed no emotion, only her deep purple eyes, which conveyed a majesty and indifference that made people afraid to look directly at her.

She simply sat there, and an invisible pressure enveloped the entire council hall, causing every powerful figure present to subconsciously restrain their aura and adopt a respectful posture.

“I have summoned you all today,” Bibi Dong’s clear, cold voice broke the silence, like ice beads falling onto a jade plate, clearly reaching everyone’s ears, “there are two things I have to announce.”

Her gaze swept calmly across the room, and no one dared to meet her eyes.

"First."

She spoke slowly, "The selection of my successor has been approved after deliberation by the Elders' Hall."

She paused slightly, each word carrying immense weight: "From this day forward, Hu Liena is hereby conferred the title of Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall and the first in line to the Pope."

After he finished speaking, the hall remained silent.

It seemed that everyone present had anticipated this decision, or perhaps no one dared to raise any objections.

Hu Liena's talent, temperament, and experience of successfully returning from the Killing City are all sufficient to support this identity.

After a brief silence, everyone responded in unison: "In accordance with His Holiness the Pope's decree, we congratulate the Holy Maiden!"

Bibi Dong nodded slightly, not surprised by the reactions of the crowd.

She didn't dwell on the matter, her tone remaining calm, but she dropped a more impactful bombshell.

"second."

Her gaze turned cold, and her aura seemed to freeze. "Operation Soul Hunt, initiate."

The words "Operation Soul Hunt" were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.

Although everyone present was a high-ranking member of the Spirit Hall with a firm will, they all changed color at this moment. Many of them even sat up straight subconsciously, their eyes revealing undisguised shock and horror.

They clearly knew what this code name meant: it would be a massive storm sweeping across the entire continent's spirit master world, a thunderous purge targeting the three upper sects and all forces that did not submit to the Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong took in everyone's reactions, and a barely perceptible, cold smile seemed to curl at the corners of her lips.

Chapter 321 Haotian Returns (3)

The front courtyard of the Haotian Sect was shrouded in a solemn and tense atmosphere.

The training ground, paved with bluestone, is solid and spacious, surrounded by giant stone hammer sculptures symbolizing power, while the distant, mist-shrouded mountain peaks stand as silent witnesses.

More than 150 disciples of the Haotian Sect were gathered in the courtyard. They stood in neat rows according to their seniority and status, with most of their eyes focused on the center of the training ground. The air was filled with curiosity, scrutiny, and a hint of barely perceptible repulsion.

In the audience, Tang Chen sat in the main seat, his expression calm yet dignified.

Chen Luo and Liu Erlong sat slightly below him, highlighting their distinguished status as honored guests.

Tang Xiao and the five elders sat on either side, their gazes sweeping across the audience with scrutiny and complexity.

Tang Xiao stood up, his deep voice resounding throughout the hall: "Today, we are holding an internal competition among the third generation of disciples of the sect, with the aim of determining the new chief disciple. Third generation disciples, step forward!"

As soon as he finished speaking, three imposing young men stepped forward.

The leader was none other than Tang Long, the current third-generation chief, followed by Tang Hu and Tang Tian.

The three of them are the best among the third generation of disciples, and their soul power has reached the Soul Emperor level, far surpassing their peers.

As for the other three generations of descendants, their strength is far inferior to that of these three, so there is no need for them to participate in the competition.

"also……"

Tang Xiao turned his gaze to one side: "Tang San, also a third-generation disciple of my Haotian Sect, is participating in this competition."

Tang San, dressed in blue, slowly walked out and stood opposite Tang Long and the other two, his expression calm.

Just as Tang Xiao was about to announce the competition rules, Tang San cupped his hands slightly and said, "Sect Master, to save time, Tang San would like to ask his three elder brothers for guidance at the same time."

Tang San could also sense that the Haotian Sect disciples and elders were looking at him and his father with a somewhat strange gaze. He also knew in his heart that the past would not be so easily forgotten, and he would use his own strength to rewrite everything.

Upon hearing Tang San's words, the crowd erupted in uproar.

"Insanity!"

"Has he gone mad? Does he think he's the old sect leader?"

"One person fighting three Soul Emperors?"

A murmur arose, with most of the disciples' faces filled with disbelief, and several elders even showing sarcasm, feeling that this arrogant young man was simply bringing shame to the Haotian Sect.

Only Chen Luo and Liu Erlong remained calm, with a hint of anticipation still flickering in Liu Erlong's eyes.

Tang Xiao did not immediately reprimand them, but instead turned his gaze to Tang Chen and Chen Luo, who were in the main seats.

Seeing that Tang Chen's expression remained unchanged, and Chen Luo even nodded slightly, Tang Xiao felt reassured and said in a deep voice, "Since you have such confidence, then so be it. Let the competition begin!"

The crowd erupted in uproar once again, only calming down when Tang Xiao shouted a rebuke imbued with soul power.

On the field, Tang Long, Tang Hu, and Tang Tian each had a different expression.

Tang Long's eyes held more curiosity and scrutiny, Tang Hu's face was gloomy and filled with anger, while Tang Tian looked puzzled, feeling that Tang San was too arrogant.

"Release your Martial Soul!" Tang Xiao announced.

In an instant, a powerful aura erupted!

At the same time, the huge and heavy Clear Sky Hammer appeared in the hands of Tang Long, Tang Hu, and Tang Tian. Two yellow, two purple, and two black soul rings, six in the best ratio, surrounded the hammer. The pressure of the Soul Emperor level was connected and the momentum was amazing.

Meanwhile, Tang San's palm was filled with blue light, and a crystal-clear Blue Silver Grass, as if carved from a sapphire, quietly appeared in his palm. Along with it, five spirit rings appeared: yellow, yellow, purple, black, and black.

Tang Long was very polite and spoke first: "Tang Long, a level 63 offensive-type Battle Soul Emperor."

Tang Hu and Tang Tian followed closely behind, their soul power levels being level 62 and 61 respectively.

Tang San calmly replied, "Tang San, a level 58 control-type battle spirit king."

"Level 58?!"

"His martial soul isn't the Clear Sky Hammer? It's Blue Silver Grass?"

"The fourth spirit ring is ten thousand years?! How is that possible?!"

Exclamations erupted instantly; everyone was stunned by Tang San's soul power level, martial soul, and soul ring configuration.

The Second Elder couldn't help but ask, "Tang San, how old are you this year?"

Tang San calmly replied, "Second Elder, I am nineteen years old."

"A nineteen-year-old Soul King? With a fourth Soul Ring that's been around for ten thousand years?"

Everyone gasped in astonishment; this talent was even greater than that of Tang Hao back then.

The Third Elder pressed on, his voice tinged with a hint of probing: "You...you have twin martial souls?"

Tang San remained silent, but with a thought, a jet-black hammer silently emerged from his left hand, exuding a heavy and domineering aura—it was the Clear Sky Hammer!

There was not a single spirit ring on it.

Twin Martial Souls!

Nineteen years old, a level 58 Soul King, with a fourth soul ring that lasts for ten thousand years!

The entire front yard fell into a deathly silence, which was then followed by an even more violent uproar.

The doubts and disdain that were once present have now been replaced by shock and disbelief.

"quiet!"

Tang Xiao spoke again to quell the commotion, his sharp gaze sweeping across the arena: "The competition begins!"

Tang Long, Tang Hu, and Tang Tian suppressed their shock, exchanged glances, and roared simultaneously. They wielded their massive Clear Sky Hammers and charged towards Tang San like three chariots, attempting to crush him with overwhelming force.

However, Tang San was faster than them!

Suddenly, Tang San's fourth spirit ring lit up with a deep black light—his fourth spirit skill, Blue Silver Prison!

Without any warning, sixteen Blue Silver Emperors, shimmering with a crystalline luster and countless times tougher than ordinary Blue Silver Grass, suddenly burst forth from the ground beneath Tang Long and his companions, instantly solidifying into a sturdy cage that trapped them in place.

During the formation of the Blue Silver Cage, countless Blue Silver Emperor Seeds quietly attached themselves to Tang Long and his companions.

Almost the instant the cage took shape, the Blue Silver Emperor Seeds attached to them were instantly activated—the second soul skill, Parasite!

Countless thicker blue silver vines, as if they were alive, wrapped around the three of them tightly, layer upon layer.

Immediately afterwards, rings of light blue ripples spread out from Tang San as the center—Blue Silver Domain!

Within the domain, the resilience and vitality of all Blue Silver Emperors are greatly enhanced!

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, smoothly and without any hesitation.

Tang Long and his two companions felt their bodies tighten. Before their immense soul power could fully erupt, they were already tightly bound by layers upon layers of incredibly tough Blue Silver Emperor, making it extremely difficult for them to move!

"drink!"

The three roared and unleashed their soul power, attempting to shatter the vines covering their bodies.

However, as soon as they shattered one layer, with the support of the Blue Silver Domain, new and even more resilient Blue Silver Emperors immediately wrapped around them, seemingly endless.

At the same time, Tang San's first three spirit rings flashed one after another.

He precisely released and stacked different forms of control skills in an instant, including Blue Silver Entanglement, Parasitism, and Spider Web Binding.

The second blue-silver cage has already taken shape, further compressing the three people's living space.