newbobooks Chapter 241 What was bound to happen has finally happened?
Chapter 241 What was bound to happen has finally happened?
Chapter 241 What was bound to happen has finally happened?
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong turned around, gave Yan a cold look, and said in a deep voice, "Are you questioning my judgment?"
Yan froze in the face of Bibi Dong's overwhelming aura. All his defiance and explanations were abruptly silenced. His face turned deathly pale, and he hurriedly lowered his head, his voice trembling as he said:
"Your subordinate...your subordinate wouldn't dare!"
Seeing this, Xie Yue and Hu Liena felt a chill run down their spines and quickly lowered their heads, not daring to anger the Pope who was clearly already angry at this moment.
After intimidating her own teammates, Bibi Dong's gaze swept over the crowd who were still filled with doubt and discussion. Her clear, cold voice carried an undeniable authority as she slowly spoke:
"The martial soul fusion technique that Tianxing Academy just used was extremely powerful."
"I can tell you definitively that no one, let alone the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall, could withstand that attack head-on, not even a Soul Master below the Title Douluo level."
Below the titled Douluo level, no one can take on this challenge?!
These words shocked everyone present!
Those with high cultivation levels, in particular, showed expressions of horror.
The weight of such an evaluation, spoken by the Pope himself, is self-evident!
The supporters of the Spirit Hall, who were initially somewhat unconvinced, were now speechless, their gazes towards Tang Chuan and Xiao Ruier filled with fear and admiration.
Having finished her explanation, Bibi Dong said no more. She raised her right hand and waved it gently.
In an instant, three-colored light flashed, and the three soul bones that had been shown before reappeared, floating quietly in front of her.
These three ancient soul bones—the skull of concentrated wisdom, the right arm bone of exploding flames, and the left leg bone of swift movement—immediately attracted countless greedy eyes.
"Tianxing Academy, step forward and collect your well-deserved championship rewards." Just then, Bibi Dong's gaze fell on Tang Chuan again, and she said in a calm tone.
The glory and treasures of the competition are within reach.
But at this moment, Tang Chuan, Dugu Bo, and Ning Fengzhi, Xue Qinghe, and others in the VIP seats all knew that this might not be the end.
It was merely a brief calm before an even bigger storm was brewing.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo and Tang Chuan exchanged a glance, their eyes quickly conveying their thoughts.
"Kid, go collect your prize for winning the competition. Just be careful, but I doubt she'll dare to do anything to you openly under everyone's watchful eyes. Don't worry, I'll be keeping an eye on things." Dugu Bo's lips moved slightly, his voice condensed into a thin line that reached Tang Chuan's ears.
Upon hearing this, Tang Chuan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
The next second, he took a deep breath, calmed the chaotic soul power in his body caused by the martial soul fusion skill he had just used, and then strode forward, walking with neither arrogance nor servility towards the Pope in the center of the square, who held the highest authority on the continent, under the gaze of tens of thousands of eyes.
Tang Chuan walked with a steady gait and a calm expression, as if he were simply going to collect an ordinary item, rather than the coveted treasure that countless Soul Masters dreamed of.
This composure earned the silent admiration of many strong individuals in the stands.
When Tang Chuan finally stood in front of Bibi Dong.
He then realized that Bibi Dong was stunningly beautiful—noble, elegant, and serene; all sorts of beautiful words seemed to be able to describe this woman.
Bibi Dong did not immediately hand over the three soul bones floating beside her to Tang Chuan. Instead, she focused her deep gaze on the boy's calm face, scrutinized him for a moment, and then slowly spoke:
"You are outstanding, far more outstanding than I expected."
"With your talent and strength, staying at Tianxing Academy or wandering elsewhere will only lead to your downfall. The Spirit Hall is the place where you can truly unleash your talents and reach the pinnacle."
"I can make you a promise: if you are willing to join the Spirit Hall, you will directly obtain the title of Elder and enjoy power and resources second only to the Venerable. Your future is limitless."
Elder of the Spirit Hall? The terms for this recruitment are extremely generous.
The news caused countless Soul Masters who heard it to gasp for breath.
After all, even Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo had served the Spirit Hall for decades before becoming an elder ten years ago, while Tang Chuan was merely a six-ring Soul Emperor.
Looking into Bibi Dong's eyes, Tang Chuan knew this was the last chance she was giving him.
The fact that the Spirit Hall had previously attacked him shows that if his talent couldn't be used by the Spirit Hall, they would definitely eliminate him without hesitation.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Holiness. However, I am used to being free and do not like being controlled by others, much less bound by any rules and regulations. The Spirit Hall... is not suitable for me." Tang Chuan raised his head and shook his head almost without hesitation, his tone polite but distant.
His refusal was direct and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation!
The air seemed to freeze at that moment.
Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath, staring incredulously at the young man who dared to so decisively refuse the Pope's personal offer of recruitment.
The barely perceptible admiration on Bibi Dong's face vanished instantly, her eyes returning to their cold and deep gaze. She stared at Tang Chuan for two seconds without offering any further advice.
"Very good." After a moment, she said it calmly, her tone revealing neither joy nor anger.
Immediately, Bibi Dong waved her hand gently, and the three soul bones radiating an alluring light slowly floated in front of Tang Chuan.
"Here's your reward. Take it."
The process of claiming the reward went surprisingly smoothly.
After handing over the three soul bones to Tang Chuan, Bibi Dong didn't say another word. She turned around and, surrounded by a group of cardinals and elders, entered the depths of the Papal Palace without looking back, shutting out the deafening clamor and countless complex gazes from the square.
With the Pope's departure, the oppressive atmosphere seemed to dissipate instantly.
The square erupted in thunderous cheers, whether from those supporting Tianxing Academy's miracle or simply excited to witness history; the sound was enough to shake the heavens.
However, the festivities did not last long.
Tang Chuan didn't even distribute the soul bones in front of everyone like in the original story. He simply put away the three soul bones quickly and then exchanged a glance with Dugu Bo.
Without needing to say more, they both saw the same word in each other's eyes: Let's go!
Without the slightest hesitation, and without even bothering to exchange pleasantries with the other students from the colleges who came to offer their congratulations.
Led by Dugu Bo and Tang Chuan, the group from Tianxing Academy left Wuhun City swiftly and orderly, like the receding tide. Their speed caught many who wanted to get a closer look at the young man with the 100,000-year spirit ring off guard.
What was even more surprising was that Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo, also set off at almost the same time and naturally joined the team of the Heavenly Journey Academy.
At this moment, inside a spacious and luxurious giant carriage provided by the royal family, everyone was sitting together. The carriage was elegantly furnished and equipped with shock-absorbing soul guide devices, making the ride very smooth.
The spacious carriage traveled smoothly along the official road for nearly two hours, already about fifty miles away from Wuhun City. Outside the window were lush woodlands, seemingly peaceful and serene.
Inside the carriage, after the initial casual conversation, a subtle silence fell.
Only the rhythmic sound of wheels rolling over the road surface continued.
Finally, Dugu Bo couldn't hold back any longer. He frowned and broke the silence, his tone filled with disbelief and wariness as he spoke:
"We've been walking for almost two hours, and it went so smoothly? Did that woman Bibi Dong really let us go back so easily? This isn't like her at all."
Something unusual is bound to happen; this excessive calm only makes people more uneasy.
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi, who was sitting opposite him, was about to speak and offer some analysis based on his wisdom and experience, but his lips had barely opened when...
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh—!"
Dozens of sharp, piercing sounds of wind being cut.
The sound suddenly rang out from the dense forest surrounding the carriage without any warning!
The sound was as dense as rain and as swift as lightning, approaching from afar and almost instantly enveloping their moving carriage! Intense soul power fluctuations, like invisible waves, pressed in from all directions, instantly locking the entire carriage in place!
The number of those who came was enormous, and they made no attempt to conceal their presence or their murderous intent!
Inside the carriage, everyone's expression changed drastically!
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, his eyes brimming with sword energy.
Tang Chuan, sitting by the window, seemed to be dozing off.
He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calm and undisturbed, as if he had already foreseen all of this. He simply uttered a few words:
"It seems that what was bound to happen has finally arrived."
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