Chapter 49: Hall of Worship
Wuhun City, Worship Hall
"This is the grand offering, as instructed by the young lady," Snake Spear Douluo She Long said, kneeling on one knee before the blond middle-aged man.
The man appeared to be around 30 or 40 years old, strikingly handsome, with a faint, serene smile. His calm and peaceful demeanor gave others a sense of ease. He was tall but not particularly muscular, wearing a simple gray robe, with long golden hair neatly combed and draped behind him. Despite his modest attire, his mere presence inspired a sense of reverence.
This was Sky Douluo Qian Daoliu, one of the three current Ultimate Douluos, invincible in the sky.
Standing beside Qian Daoliu were three powerful figures.
The first was an elderly man, with white hair and a long beard, clad in a golden robe with silver embroidery—Golden Crocodile Douluo, whose strength reached an astonishing level ninety-eight.
The second, Qingluan Douluo, had short dark blue hair, smoky blue eyes, sky-blue bangs, sharp eyebrows, star-like eyes, and a handsome face. Dressed in a blue offering robe, his soul power had reached level ninety-seven.
The third was Lion Douluo, wearing golden armor and a red robe. With a sturdy build, orange hair, and a beard, his soul power was at level ninety-six.
Another individual resembled a teenager, his left eye covered in ice and snow, with long silver hair, and his left arm appearing to be ice-formed due to his martial spirit. This was Guangling Douluo, with a soul power of level ninety-six, dressed in a light gray robe.
Lastly, a man with a black bun, gray-blue eyes, and a scar over his right eye, tall and handsome, stood wearing golden armor and a purple offering robe. He was Qianjun Douluo, soul power at level ninety-six, with his appearance resembling another individual by seventy percent. The second man was Demon Subduing Douluo, the Seventh Offering, also at level ninety-six, wearing similar attire.
These were the strongest warriors in the Spirit Hall, making Snake Spear Douluo feel uneasy in their presence.
"Xiaoxue wants to recruit this young genius? His second soul ring is a thousand years old, and his third is eight thousand. A stick-type martial soul, you say?" Qian Daoliu smiled, his heart swelling with pride. "Has she grown enough to start building her own team? Haha, she truly has matured."
"Though the second soul ring is impressive, he's still just a Soul Master. Training him would be a hassle. I'd rather fight with the strong," Demon Subduing Douluo remarked casually, picking his ear with his little finger.
The others exchanged glances, slightly exasperated.
"Seventh Brother! Show some decorum. How can you behave like this in a place of worship?" Qianjun Douluo scolded sternly.
"Alright, alright," Demon Subduing Douluo muttered, straightening his posture.
"What about you, Sixth Brother?" Golden Crocodile Douluo inquired, knowing that Qianjun Douluo was more reliable.
"Hmm, I believe we should wait and see," Qianjun Douluo mused thoughtfully. "If the young lady can take him under her wing, Old Seven and I could consider teaching him. After all, the Panlong Ancient Family is lacking in young talent these days. If this boy can aid the young lady, I see no problem in becoming his teacher. But he's still early in his journey, so patience is necessary."
Qian Daoliu nodded in agreement. "Yu Long, return to Xiaoxue and tell her that the boy's talent is promising, but the two priests want to observe him further. If possible, bring him into the Spirit Hall."
"Understood!" Snake Spear Douluo bowed and left, returning to Qian Renxue's side to relay the orders.
The priests dispersed, each returning to their own domains of practice. Except for Qianjun Douluo, who silently left the Worship Hall and headed for the Barak Kingdom.
Qian Daoliu chuckled. "It seems Qianjun values this successor. He's off to investigate the boy himself."
Meanwhile, Qianjun Douluo flew toward the Barak Kingdom, musing, "I need to see if this boy's talent is as extraordinary as the rumors say. If he's truly a genius, it wouldn't hurt to mentor him. Our family hasn't had anyone reach innate soul power level eight in a while."
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**Barak Kingdom, Soto City, Shrek Academy**
Only Li Luochen, Duguyan, Li Yusong, and Lu Qibin were present at the academy. Flanders and Zhao Wuji had taken Shao Xin, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts, while Dugu Bo had gone off to settle old grudges.
At this moment, Li Luochen was sparring with Duguyan, unaware that he was being watched by a level ninety-six Super Douluo.
"Come on, Yanzi, attack me. You're now a power-type combat soul master. You need to sharpen your close combat skills. Power and close combat are your strengths, with poison as your secondary ability. When used together, they can produce miraculous effects," Li Luochen instructed Duguyan.
After her martial soul evolved into the golden-scaled green dragon, Duguyan had gained a top-tier beast martial soul, equal to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and had awakened the secret technique of dragon transformation.
Her dragon-transformed left claw could be used multiple times to amplify her strength. If her soul skill increased her speed, attack power, or defense by 50%, the effect of dragon transformation doubled that, making the final amplification 2.5 times stronger than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Her claws were also poisonous, making her nearly unbeatable in close combat—unless, of course, her opponent was immune to poison like Li Luochen.
However, Duguyan had previously focused on control techniques, so she was still adapting to the power system.
Still, Duguyan was determined, and her fighting skills had improved dramatically in recent days. At least now, she wasn't easily overwhelmed, unlike their first meeting.
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**Outside Shrek Academy**
"Hmm, this boy has a good grasp of combat. And Dugu Bo's granddaughter's spirit has evolved? It seems Dugu Bo encountered a great opportunity. But that's none of my concern," Qianjun Douluo murmured as he watched Li Luochen train Duguyan from a distance, forming a new opinion of the young boy.