Three days later, in the Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong sat on the throne in the center, followed by Qian Renyue, who sat to her side. Standing on either side were several titled Douluo from the Elder Hall and Platinum Bishops. Below them stood members of the Empire's Blade. Behind them were some cardinals from the Spirit Hall branch.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Bibi Dong did not rise, but simply announced from her seat: "Today, your meeting will be entirely presided over by the Holy Maiden. Listen carefully, everyone."
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope." Everyone present bowed.
Bibi Dong looked gently at Qian Renyue and said, "Holy Maiden, the rest is up to you."
"Yes, Your Holiness." Qian Renyue respectfully bowed to Bibi Dong.
Qian Renyue stood in the center and took out the five soul bones awarded as a prize for winning the competition from her soul tool.
"Na'er is still healing, she doesn't need soul bones. These five soul bones were originally prepared for us. They were carefully selected by the Pope and elders to be the most suitable for everyone. Nana, you distribute them to everyone." Qian Renyue handed the five soul bones to Hu Liena.
Qian Renyue thought for a moment, then opened the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon that she had obtained from Tang San and took out the soul bone that Tang San had obtained from Shi Nian.
Qian Renyue said, "There are two head soul bones now. One is the Wisdom Skull of Spirit Condensation, which is of better age and more helpful in improving spiritual power. The other is the Illusion Soul Bone, which has a high compatibility with Nana's martial soul. Nana, which one do you choose?"
Hu Liena pondered for a moment and answered firmly, "I choose the Wisdom Skull of Spirit Condensation. Compared to the Illusion type, spiritual power is obviously more important."
Qian Renyue nodded in agreement, "Then let's give this soul bone to someone who is destined to receive it later."
The remaining soul bones were also distributed by Qian Renyue to the members of the other teams of the Empire Blade.
Ning Rongrong received a left arm bone with evasion and shield skills. She was very happy about this, as it gave her another means of self-protection.
Yan received a right arm bone with the explosive burning attribute, a fire-attribute soul bone that perfectly suited her.
Xie Yue received a left leg bone with the rapid movement attribute; although Xie Yue wasn't an agility-based soul master, this soul bone greatly enhanced her attack speed, something she currently lacked. It was a perfect match.
Dugu Yan received a left arm bone with both water and ice attributes. This new soul bone gave Dugu Yan another attack method besides poison—the ability to transform rain into ice arrows, greatly increasing her attack power. Her poison abilities remained unaffected.
After the soul bones were distributed, Qian Renyue told her companions to put them away and absorb them later.
"Everyone should have finished their fourth trial by now," Qian Renyue asked, seeing that everyone had put their soul bones away.
Seeing everyone nod, Qian Renyue asked, "My fourth test is: to combat evil spirit masters. The life test requires me to defeat at least one evil spirit master at the Title Douluo level. The destruction test requires me to subdue the City of Slaughter. What about you?"
Ning Rongrong spoke first, "I'm participating in the life test, which requires me to assist my teammates in killing at least one evil spirit master at the Title Douluo level and three evil spirit masters at the Soul Douluo level."
Hu Liena then said, "I'm participating in the destruction test, which requires me to work with Nine Treasure Glazed Tile to kill at least one evil spirit master at the Title Douluo level and master the art of killing..." "God's Domain,"
Xie Yue said. "My assessment involves participating in the killing of at least one Soul Douluo-level evil Soul Master and mastering the God of Slaughter Domain."
Yan and Dugu Yan chimed in simultaneously, "Me too."
Qian Renyue pondered for a moment and said, "It seems our fourth assessment mainly focuses on combating evil Soul Masters and subduing the City of Slaughter. However, the Spirit Hall has always been dedicated to combating evil Soul Masters. Where are we going to find Title Douluo and Soul Douluo-level evil Soul Masters?"
In fact, although there aren't many evil Soul Masters on the continent, there are indeed many hidden powerhouses lurking in the shadows. After the previous Pope reduced the crackdown on evil Soul Masters, they went on a rampage for a while until Bibi Dong became the new Pope and continued to lead the Spirit Hall in combating evil Soul Masters, at which point the situation improved.
"Although our Spirit Hall has maintained a cooperative relationship with the City of Slaughter, it is ultimately unstable. The King of Slaughter is an unstable bomb. Once he goes berserk, he will definitely be a major hidden danger for us."
Qian Renyue looked at Bibi Dong and saw Bibi Dong nod at her. Qian Renyue understood that her mother was preparing to delegate authority to her, to see just how far she could go.
Qian Renyue reviewed her plan and addressed the group: "The members of the Imperial Blade team will continue to participate in the Divine Trial. The Elders' Hall will provide full support, and Teacher Bella will develop individualized training plans. The Divine Trial gives us three years, but we only need two at most." Qian Renyue looked at her companions and asked, "Are you all confident you can do it?"
"Yes!" everyone answered in unison.
"Very good." Qian Renyue smiled and nodded, continuing, "The Spirit Hall branch will search for the movements of evil spirit masters. Any evil spirit master will be dealt with severely. Those who harbor evil spirit masters or collude with them will be punished the same as the evil spirit masters, without mercy."
"Now it's time for our individual cultivation. Whether you're practicing your soul power or seeking out the elders for practical experience, we'll meet again in the City of Slaughter in a year!"
"Yes, Your Highness!" everyone answered in unison.
"Sister, what about me?" Ning Rongrong pointed to herself.
"Rongrong doesn't need to go to the City of Slaughter; it's not suitable for you. The Spirit Hall branch will entrust the investigation of evil spirit masters to you. When you encounter a powerful evil spirit master, have Elder Ghost take you to assist. This will help you better understand evil spirit masters and accumulate practical experience."
"Okay, no problem!"
"Besides investigating evil spirit masters, we should also prepare for the establishment of the empire." Qian Renyue steered the conversation to the Spirit Empire's resume. "Combating evil spirit masters will help us complete the Divine Trial and establish the Spirit Hall's prestige on the continent."
"That's the first point. The second point concerns the two empires. The subsidies for helping commoners awaken their spirits. We need to publicize the financial contributions of the two empires over the years. There's no such thing as a free lunch."
"Auctioning slaves, enslaving commoner spirit masters with attractive or special spirits, turning them into slaves or playthings. The Spirit Hall branch should collect and publicize such practices by the nobles of the two empires."
"The establishment of the Spirit Empire represents the vast number of Spirit Masters, including commoner Spirit Masters. Eliminating aristocratic privileges and the gap between the rich and poor is our mission. Under the leadership of the Angel God, our Spirit Empire will spread fairness and justice throughout the continent. Don't let the two great empires use ambition and other such rhetoric to smear us, understand?"
"Understood!" Everyone present, especially the cardinals from various branch halls, answered in unison.
"In addition, each branch hall of the Spirit Hall must conduct self-examination and self-correction. The Elder Hall, the Hall of Offerings, and members of the Imperial Blade Team will conduct random inspections from time to time. Anyone who violates the laws of the Spirit Hall will be sentenced to death by the bishop, and the entire branch hall will be implicated. Understand?" Qian Renyue said solemnly, her gaze sharp as she looked at everyone.
"Yes, Your Highness!" the bishops answered loudly, the pressure from their superiors causing them to break out in a cold sweat, all reflecting on whether they had violated any rules.
"Then let's set another five-year agreement. Within five years, I hope everyone in the Imperial Blade team, except for me, can successfully complete the Divine Trial. Five years later, the Soul Hunting Project will officially begin. Our Martial Soul Empire should also show its fangs to this corrupt continent." Qian Renyue looked at her companions and asked loudly, "Do you all have confidence?"
"Five years later, our Imperial Blade team will represent the Martial Soul Empire and be the first to draw its sword, striking the first blow on the continent." Hu Liena was the first to step forward and extend her right hand.
"I won't lose to anyone in the five-year agreement!" Xie Yue also placed his right hand on Hu Liena's.
"I should be the one saying that!" Yan stepped forward, not to be outdone.
"I won't lose to anyone either." Dugu Yan also stepped forward.
"Me too!" Ning Rongrong also stepped forward.
"And me." Na'er's voice suddenly came from behind everyone. It was Di Tian leading Na'er out of the spatial rift.
"Na'er! Are you alright?" Qian Renyue asked worriedly as she stepped forward.
Na'er shook her head, revealing a sweet smile: "It's alright now. It triggered a self-protection mechanism, forcibly teleporting me back. I wasn't injured."
"That's good." Qian Renyue finally relaxed.
Seeing Na'er also put her hands together, Qian Renyue finally placed her hands on top and shouted loudly: "Blade of the Empire!"
"Invincible!"
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