After a pause, Ning Fengzhi continued, "The Pope himself is even more unfathomable. He is known as the strongest leader in the history of Martial Soul Palace. With your current situation, it's not suitable for you to confront them head-on. Avoiding is not escaping. You're still young. Even if you want to fight against Martial Soul Palace, there's still time in the future. Why are you so obsessed with this competition? "
Tang San frowned. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head. "No, I must participate in this competition. Uncle Ning, I understand what you mean. But I think, this should also be an important training in my life. If I can break through, then it will be difficult for Martial Soul Palace to deal with me in the future. They can't always cover the sky with one hand. "
Looking at the gaze in Tang San's eyes, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but think of his father when he was young. Their expressions were so similar. Although Ning Fengzhi and Tang Hao weren't familiar with each other back then, and the two of them were about the same age, Tang Hao always gave him the feeling of looking up to a high mountain. In his generation, no one could compare to Tang Hao. At this time, Tang Hao's son seemed to be replicating this miracle. He was even better than his father back then. Clear Sky School, could it be that your genes are really that good?
"Alright. Since you've decided, I won't try to persuade you. Uncle will do his best to ensure your safety. " Ning Fengzhi's words were very calm, but as the leader of a sect, this was equivalent to his promise to Tang San. Tang San could feel that Ning Fengzhi's words at this time were not utilitarian, nor was it to win him over. It was completely the concern of an elder to a younger generation.
"Uncle Ning. Perhaps I can't join the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, but as long as I'm alive, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School will always be my friend. "
The Maestro walked into the city after being inspected by the Soul Master. He was only level 30 at his age, so he didn't attract any attention.
Without stopping or even taking a break, Maestro went straight to the highest governing body of the Martial Soul Palace, the Pope's Palace.
In front of the Pope's palace.
"Stop right there." Two Paladins in silver armor blocked Maestro's way. A total of a hundred Paladins raised their swords at the same time. "This is a forbidden area. If you come any closer, you will be killed."
Facing over a hundred Paladins who were obviously stronger than him, Maestro's expression was still as calm as usual. He raised his hand and showed them his token.
The leading Paladin quickly stepped forward. When he saw the six patterns on the token, he couldn't help but shiver. With a thud, he knelt on one knee. "Greetings, Elder."
The hundred Paladins did the same action in unison. Under their contrast, the originally ordinary Maestro didn't look so ordinary anymore.
"Bring me to see the Pope." Maestro used the simplest words to tell the Paladin what he wanted to do.
Half an hour later, in the meeting hall of the Pope's Palace, Maestro quietly sipped on a high-quality tea and waited.
He was the only one in the huge meeting hall that was thousands of square meters wide.
Maestro's eyes were focused on the tea in his hand. He didn't look at the glorious scene around him. He just waited quietly.
The three-meter tall arched door opened and a soft voice came from outside. "All of you wait outside. Without my order, no one is allowed to disturb me."
"Yes."
Maestro finally moved his eyes away from the tea and looked towards the door of the meeting hall.
The door opened and a lady walked in.
She wasn't tall and was wearing a black luxurious robe with golden embroidery. On her head was a nine-turn purple-gold crown and in her hand was a two-meter long scepter embedded with countless gemstones. Her fair skin and almost perfect face made her stand out from the crowd.
Especially the formless noble and holy aura that emanated from her body, it made one couldn't help but worship her.
Maestro sat down. The lady walked in and stopped as well. Both of their gazes collided in mid-air. No sparks were ignited. Grandmaster's apathetic gaze had something more in it, apologetic, reminiscing, but even more disappointed and frustrated.
The lady's gaze instantly changed. Even though she looked to be only about thirty years old, in fact, she was one year older than Maestro. She had long since passed fifty. The scepter in her hand fell to the floor, issuing a light ding sound.
"You've come." The soft and pleasant voice easily made people feel as if they were bathing in the spring breeze.
But Maestro's gaze became difficult. Both hands pressing on the table in front of him, he stood up and turned to the lady, "Yes, I've come. Are you well? "
The lady's face revealed a faint smile, "What's not good about being above ten thousand people. As the ruler of Martial Soul Palace, even the emperors of the two great empires have to show me some respect. Do you think there's something wrong with me? "
Maestro sighed, "Bibi Dong, I know the bitterness in your heart."
"Bibi Dong? If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten this name. Please call me Pope, or Your Holiness. I'm no longer that silly Bibi Dong from before. "
Yes, this seemingly gentle and beautiful lady was the current ruler of Martial Soul Palace, the pilgrimage target of all Soul Masters, Pope.
She was the youngest Pope in the history of Martial Soul Palace, taking over the position of Pope at less than forty years old.
At first, there were still many who voiced their doubts.
But as time passed, under her hard work, Martial Soul Palace developed even faster, and also became more united. There were already many who believed that she would be the most outstanding Pope of this generation in Martial Soul Palace.
"Yes, Your Holiness Pope." Grandmaster's pupils contracted somewhat, a trace of pain flowing from his eyes. Turning around, he walked back to where he had previously sat and stood. Holding the fragrant tea in his hand, his entire person seemed to have sunk into the memories of the past.
Looking at Maestro's back, the indifference in Pope's eyes disappeared, a trace of unbearable emotion flashing in her eyes. Lifting her foot, she seemed to want to step forward, but in the end she still stopped.
"What business do you have with me? We haven't seen each other for twenty years. "The Pope's voice was still so calm.
Maestro drew a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart. Even he himself hadn't thought that seeing Bibi Dong would make him lose control like this.
When he turned around, all the emotions in his eyes had already disappeared, leaving only the usual indifference.
"Your Holiness Pope, I have come with a request."
"Oh?" The Pope looked somewhat astonished at Maestro, "You will come to ask me? This doesn't seem to be your character. It seems that time really can change a person. Say it. "
Maestro didn't explain. If it was his own business, he would never come to beg the other side for anything. But, for his disciple who was like a father to him, he had no choice but to come this time.
"Your Holiness Pope, I want to know, how did you overcome that difficulty of twin spirits at that time."
The Pope's pupils contracted, indifferently saying: "You don't need to know this. What significance does it have to you? "
Maestro didn't conceal it, "I accepted a disciple, he has cultivated with me for seven or eight years. Fortunately, he has twin martial souls, just like you. This child's innate talent is extraordinary, I hope to be able to train him into a generation's power. "
"Why should I help you? Let you train a power to later oppose me? "The Pope's voice suddenly became chilly.
Maestro lowered his voice: "Of course not. If you are willing to tell me how you did it at that time. I can guarantee you, this disciple of mine will never oppose Martial Soul Palace in his life. "
The Pope's mouth revealed a trace of a smile, "Turns out, there are also things that a theoretical Maestro like you doesn't know. Yu Xiao Gang, you're late. Just a few days ago, I already sent people to rob and kill the participating teams of the Tendou Empire on the road they must pass. The target is that disciple of yours from the Haotian Sect. Therefore, you also don't need to know the secret of twin spirits. "
Maestro's body shook violently, fiercely turning around, staring at the Pope, "What did you say?"
The Pope didn't conceal it, indifferently saying: "Platinum Bishop Salas sent a message, a Haotian Sect disciple has appeared, extraordinary talent. At such a young age, already broke through the fortieth rank, twin spirits, has a fourth spirit ring of ten thousand years. Even possibly possesses a spirit bone, close to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School and the Tendou Empire. This kind of person, cannot be used by my Martial Soul Palace, can only be erased. "You … …" Maestro fiercely stepped forward, both hands fiercely grabbing Pope's shoulders, both his eyes in a flash covered with blood. His whole body trembled fiercely.
Seeing Maestro's gaze brimming with malice, the Pope stared blankly a moment, "To you, is he really that important?" With her strength, she naturally could easily overturn Maestro, but she didn't do so, only letting Maestro's scorching hot hands firmly grab her shoulders.
Maestro's breathing became very rough, saying one word at a time: "Bibi Dong, listen to me clearly. If anything happens to Tang San, then I will spare no cost to destroy Martial Soul Palace. I have no son in my life, he is like my son. "
Feeling Maestro's breath, the Pope's face flushed, her breathing somewhat hurried: "Yu Xiao Gang, you also have times when you are anxious? Back then, do you still remember how you left me? For your own sister, funny, really too funny. You actually didn't accept me for your own sister. I can become Pope, admittedly thanks to you. But, I hate you, you are the person I hate the most in my life. I want to make you suffer, not only will I kill your apprentice, I will also kill Liu Erlong. No, I won't kill her, I will torture her, make you suffer. "
Pope's mood clearly became agitated, her eyes as cold as a viper's.
Just at this moment, there was suddenly a soft knock on the door.
"Get lost, didn't I say, without my orders, nobody is to disturb?" Pope bellowed.
The people outside didn't seem to expect the usually amiable and approachable Pope to be so angry. "Your Holiness Pope, the two elders have sent back a message. They didn't complete their mission, waiting for your instructions. "
"What? Didn't complete their mission? "Pope's face changed, looking fiercely at Maestro." Your apprentice's luck is not bad. "
Maestro froze, the redness in his eyes slowly receding, loosening his grip on Pope's shoulder. Following his mood, he calmed down, speaking to Pope: "You sent people to kill Tang San, I'm afraid it wasn't only because of his talent. With the power of Martial Soul Palace, would they still be afraid of a Soul Master? If I'm not wrong, you did it because of his father, right? "
Pope's gaze froze, "You are still so smart. You should go, I don't want to see you again. "
Grandmaster silently nodded, walking towards the main door. As he reached in front of the main door, one hand holding the handle, he suddenly stopped, indifferently saying: "Twenty years, Bibi Dong. You are still so beautiful. But I have already grown old. If your life was threatened today, I would have the same reaction. After all, you are the first person I have ever loved. "
"Bullshit." The Pope's body trembled violently. "Do you know how to love? You don't deserve to say that word. If you loved me, would you still leave me? Would you rather be with your own sister? You bastard, get out of my sight. "
"Why I left you, you shouldn't ask me, you should ask the dead Pope. Fickle in love, you have always used this word to describe me in your heart. Think what you want. I still say, if Tang San dies in the hands of Martial Soul Palace. Then, I will pay any price to take revenge. Bibi Dong. This is the last time I will call you that. You sent people to attack Tang San, the friendship between us ends here. "
Fiercely pulling the door open, Maestro strode out.
Pope's Bibi Dong's body swayed violently, as if she would fall if she didn't rely on the scepter.
She hated Maestro, hated him for no less than twenty years. What did it mean to maintain this hatred for so long, it meant that her love for him was that deep. The words Maestro said before he left, suddenly made a crack appear in the hatred in her heart.
Recalling everything the previous generation Pope had taught her, as well as all kinds of things in the past, the truth that had been blinded by hatred gradually emerged in her heart.
The scenery in front of her eyes gradually became hazy, Pope's hand holding the scepter was already somewhat white from exerting too much strength. "Is this fate playing with people? Xiao Gang, the friendship between us, the friendship between us … … "
Pope abruptly ran over to where Maestro had previously sat and sat down, cupping that still warm fragrant tea, gulping it down in big mouthfuls.
The Tendou Empire's Soul Master team continued to advance. On the road ahead, there were no more accidents. In order to better protect these Soul Master. Crown prince Xue Qinghe temporarily transferred three thousand armored troops from the cities they passed through as auxiliary guards. At the same time he also summoned some Soul Master experts from the imperial capital to quickly rush over.
Xue Qinghe didn't communicate with Tang San again, he was also very clear about the trouble Tang San had encountered. At this time, he used action to obtain Tang San's favorable impression.
On the way, the atmosphere among the Shrek Academy team seemed somewhat gloomy. The only good news was that Xiao Wu had finally broken through to the fortieth rank five days before they reached Spirit City. In order to let her obtain her fourth spirit ring as soon as possible, Liu Erlong directly brought her to find a suitable spirit beast, and would meet up with the others in Spirit City.
Finally, the entire team reached Spirit City. Because of Spirit City's special regulations, Xue Qinghe ordered the armored troops and Royal Knights to stand guard outside the city, leading the fifteen Soul Master teams inside.
Compared to enormous cities like Heaven Dou City and Suotuo City, Spirit City was much smaller, not even a tenth of Heaven Dou City's area. However, the shock it brought to the Soul Master was still not small.
Spirit City's area wasn't large, but its walls were absolutely built according to the standards of the capital's main cities. The eighty meter tall walls looked extremely majestic from the outside, and the wall thickness was also more than thirty meters, completely made of granite.
Even the financially robust Ning Fengzhi couldn't help gasping in admiration when he saw Spirit City.
In fact, this city originally didn't have one, and was completely built with the funds of the Martial Soul Palace. Building a city like this was easier said than done?
Most peculiar was that Spirit City wasn't quadrilateral like ordinary cities, but rather hexagonal. In other words, it had altogether six walls. The ones in charge of patrolling the walls were all Soul Master, wearing Martial Soul Palace's special clothing.
On each of the six walls was an enormous relief, exactly the same as on the Martial Soul Palace token, symbolizing six kinds of formidable spirits.
Entering Spirit City gave people a feeling of spaciousness. There weren't many people on the streets, and very few shops. These shops mostly dealt in some of the things the Soul Master needed. There were even space storage type spirit tools for sale. Of course, the quality was a bit lower.
The one who came out of Spirit City to welcome them was a cardinal, and under his guidance, the party of more than two hundred people very quickly settled down. They stayed in a hotel on the west side of Spirit City. What shocked Tang San was that even the staff of the hotel were all Great Soul Master with at least twentieth rank spirit power.
After settling down, Tang San specially left the hotel, carefully observing the other special places of Spirit City from the outside.
He discovered that the hexagonal Spirit City was actually built around a hill. On this hill, there were two extremely eye-catching buildings. That building halfway up the hill was the most magnificent, and could be seen clearly even from this distance.
It was completely a column structure, with a domed roof. The building's exterior was covered in a golden material, flickering with light under the sunlight. After a simple inquiry, Tang San learned that was the brand new Pope Palace, where the highest ruler of Martial Soul Palace resided.
From Ning Fengzhi, he also learned on a deeper level, that the Martial Soul Palace's Elder Palace was also inside the Pope Palace. Of course, ordinary people couldn't possibly see those elders.
The other building was at the top of the hill. It was a lot smaller than the Pope Palace, only about a third the size of the Pope Palace. The building's structure was somewhat similar, only the exterior was lustrous white like jade. Far less striking than the Pope Palace.
But for some reason, when Tang San saw that palace style building, the feeling in his heart instead deepened.
Ever since walking into Spirit City, every Soul Master had a kind of special feeling, a bit more pious in their hearts. Ning Fengzhi told Tang San that the seemingly much smaller building was the highest existence in Martial Soul Palace, the Douluo Palace.
Only the dead Title Douluo could stay there, and it could also be called the tomb of Title Douluo. The reason why there was a pious atmosphere here wasn't because of the Pope Palace, but rather because of this Douluo Palace.
No matter where the Pope Palace was built, the Douluo Palace would be built alongside it, and the location of the Douluo Palace would inevitably be even higher than the Pope Palace. Before the time of the great ceremony, the Pope would personally pay his respects in front of the Douluo Palace. But even he, before his death, didn't have the right to enter the Douluo Palace. These were rules, rules that no one could violate. Otherwise they would be attacked by all the Soul Master.
It was precisely because of the existence of the Pope Palace and the Douluo Palace that after Spirit City was built, Martial Soul Palace called it the Soul Master's Holy Land. Of course, this was also acknowledged by the overwhelming majority of Soul Master.
Due to the attack on the road and Tang San's insistence on staying behind to participate in the tournament, Flanders and Liu Erlong both stayed in the place closest to him, and even Ning Fengzhi specially chose a place not far from him. Even though Spirit City was the least likely to happen, they still had to guard against it.
According to the news from Martial Soul Palace, the tournament would officially begin in three days. The journey was tiring, and these three days of rest were enough for the academies to adjust.
The Seonra Empire's participating academies were arranged to rest on the other side of Spirit City. Imperceptibly, Martial Soul Palace had already divided the two great empires' teams into two camps.
Regarding this, Xue Qinghe only responded with a cold smile, but didn't raise any objections.
In these three days, everyone from Shrek Academy maintained a state of rest, using all their time to meditate and cultivate spirit power, keeping themselves in peak condition as far as possible.
Liu Erlong and Xiao Wu finally rushed back the day before the finals began.
But for some reason, Liu Erlong's expression seemed somewhat strange. Xiao Wu had successfully obtained her fourth spirit ring, but according to Liu Erlong's description, she and Xiao Wu had been separated at that time.
And Xiao Wu herself said that she had encountered a seriously injured spirit beast, and had been lucky enough to obtain this spirit ring.
The finals were about to begin, and at this moment nobody would carefully ponder this matter.
After Xiao Wu returned, Tang San asked about her fourth spirit ability, and began to formulate the final tactics by combining her spirit abilities. And at this moment, Maestro finally returned.
"Little San, are you alright?" This was Maestro's first words on seeing Tang San.
"Teacher, you already know? I'm fine. This time thanks to the old freak and uncle Ning and the others, otherwise you might not have seen me again. "
Maestro sighed, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have let you participate in this tournament. You still attracted their attention. "
Tang San smiled slightly, saying: "Teacher, why do you blame yourself? I'm fine, it's a different kind of experience. Only after experiencing a confrontation between true powers did I understand how insignificant my own strength is. Later I will double my efforts in cultivation. "
Maestro's face finally showed a trace of a smile, "You're always so sensible. You're right, work hard at cultivation. As long as I still have one breath left, I won't let anyone harm you. The finals are about to begin tomorrow, call everyone over. I'll give you a simple arrangement of tactics. "
At the finals, Maestro was finally going to make his move.
Very soon, Tang San called all the team members over, Liu Erlong knew that Maestro was back, and hurried over.
Maestro's gaze met with Liu Erlong's, from Maestro's eyes, Liu Erlong understood something, and didn't say anything, only quietly walked to his side, and held his arm.
Seeing Liu Erlong's gentle expression, Shrek Seven and the others couldn't help but have a somewhat strange expression. Perhaps the Tyrannosaurus would only be so restrained in front of Maestro.
Maestro's gaze swept across everyone, and then said: "The finals are about to begin. I think you might have forgotten the competition system I mentioned before. I'll repeat it now. There are a total of 33 teams participating in the finals. Among them, the three seeded teams are sent by the two empires and the Martial Soul Palace respectively. The biggest threat to you is undoubtedly the team sent by the Martial Soul Palace Academy. They will also be the biggest stumbling block to your final victory. "
"There are a total of five rounds in the finals. The time used will be shorter than the preliminaries and promotion rounds. But because the competition is fierce. Therefore, between each round, there would be a day of rest and adjustment. Before the final fifth round, there will be three days of adjustment. In the first round, the three seeded teams will have a bye, and the remaining 30 teams will fight for 15 places to advance, the losers will be directly eliminated. The cruel knockout rounds will certainly make each Soul Master team work harder, you must not have the slightest bit of carelessness. At this time, all the teams' hidden abilities will be released, and there will be no more reservations. Even the teams you have defeated before are likely to bring you some surprises. "
"According to the competition rules, the second round of the promotion round between the two empires will have a bye. In other words, after we win the first round, we will have enough time to rest in the second round. This is also the purpose of the promotion round. At that time, eight of the 16 teams will compete to enter the third round, including our two teams that have a bye, there will be a total of 10 teams. The team that has a bye in the third round will be the second place of the promotion round, and the remaining eight teams will compete to enter the fourth round with them. There will be no bye in the fourth round. Therefore, in the promotion round, only the top two teams will be able to benefit from the finals, and the earlier the team that has a bye, the more advantageous it is, because it can avoid being eliminated too early. The fifth round is also the last round, and only three teams will enter the competition. The three teams will first use the promotion round to send out seven members, and then carry out a round of elimination to determine the team with the strongest individual strength. Then the two teams that lose will have a team battle, and the winner will challenge the winner of the previous individual battle to determine the final champion. Do you all understand? "
"Yes, we understand." Everyone's memory was very good. At this time, it was really the time of the finals, so their attention was naturally very focused.
Maestro nodded and said, "It is impossible to guess who our first opponent will be. But at least it will not be the three seeded teams that have a bye. That will also avoid meeting them too early. However, it will still be Shrek Seven who will fight. You haven't cooperated in a real battlefield for a very long time. This first round will be used for you to warm up, I won't arrange the specific tactics, everything on the field will still be controlled by little San. "
"Little San."
"Here." Tang San hurriedly stood up.
Maestro gazed at him and said, "We can almost certainly pass the first and second rounds. Therefore, in the first round, you must do your best to let the opponents discover as little of our advantage as possible. Do you understand what I mean? "
Tang San nodded and said, "You mean, even though it will be the seven of us fighting, we must also conceal our strength as much as possible in the first round."
Maestro smiled and nodded, "But, you still can't be careless. After all, in the first round, you may also encounter the Seonra Empire's strong team. "
"Yes."
Maestro's gaze turned to all of Shrek Seven, "You have all studied with me for two years, and in these two years, I have seen how much you have invested. There is no need to doubt, you are all geniuses among geniuses. Even if you meet an opponent stronger than you, your confidence must not be shaken, because, you are the youngest team in the competition. You have unlimited futures. I don't have any requirements for you to win the finals, I only hope, each of you can display your true strength in the competition, find the best way to stimulate your potential. "
"Yes." Shrek Seven loudly agreed.
Maestro and Liu Erlong left, and the first thing Shrek Seven did was to cultivate, preparing for the first round tomorrow.
Liu Erlong pulled Maestro all the way to her room, "Xiao Gang, how is it?"
Looking at Maestro, Liu Erlong's gaze flickered. Of course she knew what Maestro was doing, and Maestro didn't hide anything from her.
Sighing, Maestro said, "She has changed. After twenty years, people will always change. Now she is the Pope. She is no longer the Bibi Dong from back then. It seems, I really shouldn't have gone to find her. "The faint stabbing pain in his heart made his expression somewhat gloomy.
Liu Erlong inwardly sighed in relief, "That means, she didn't tell you the way to cultivate twin spirits?"
Maestro laughed self-deprecatingly, "She clearly knew that Tang San was my disciple and still sent people, how could she tell me the way to cultivate twin spirits? But so what? I've already faintly guessed a few things. If there's a chance, as long as Bibi Dong truly makes a move, I can confirm my thoughts. "
At this point, Maestro took the initiative to pull Liu Erlong into his arms, "Erlong, this is Spirit City, her domain. From now on, don't leave my side at any time, I'm afraid she'll act against me. "
Liu Erlong immediately displayed her proper temperament, "Let her come, why would I be afraid of her? So what if it's the Pope, didn't she still lose to me? As long as she can't steal you, I'm not afraid of anything. "
Listening to Liu Erlong's overbearing words, Maestro couldn't keep a faint smile from appearing on his face, lowering his head to kiss her forehead, "Don't worry, she'll never steal me. We're husband and wife, even if it's only in name. "
Hearing this, Liu Erlong couldn't keep her expression from revealing a bit of resentment. Even though Maestro no longer avoided her feelings, and the two also called each other husband and wife, Maestro still didn't agree to be overly intimate with her. That brother-sister relationship always stood between them. Fortunately, even if it was in name only, it was still enough to comfort Liu Erlong.
For the finals of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, Spirit City specially opened up a special arena. This arena was located in the heart of Spirit City. The enormous stage was also more than a hundred meters in diameter, completely made of granite.
On this enormous stage, it was even reinforced with enormous spirit tools to prevent damage. According to the information given by Martial Soul Palace, this arena was enough to withstand any attack from a Soul Master under the Spirit Emperor level without being damaged.
Only an organization as rich and imposing as Martial Soul Palace would do something like this. At least the two great empires wouldn't be willing to spend such enormous resources.
Directly in front of this stage was the Pope's Palace. The distance from here to the hill where the Pope's Palace was less than a kilometer. Martial Soul Palace had already announced in a notice that the final three of the finals would compete in front of the Pope's Palace.
At that time, the Pope would personally appear, and crown the final champion.
To any Soul Master, this was an incomparable glory.
Early in the morning, all the participating academies were led to the competition grounds by Martial Soul Palace's specialists. Each academy had its own separate resting area. The resting area was built around the competition grounds, and on the side opposite the Pope's Palace was the VIP judging area. The representatives of the two great empires were all there to watch the matches. Of course, there were also people from Martial Soul Palace.
Just arriving, before he could even settle down, Flanders was already called away to draw lots.
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