Chapter 119: Challenge from Tang Hao
Qian Xunji said, and without any visible action from him, three golden lights instantly magnified before him, floating in mid-air.
They were not Spirit Bones, but three tokens, each with three patterns: a chrysanthemum, an incomplete human figure, and a crown.
But something seemed to be missing, as if the patterns on them were incomplete.
Except for a few informed individuals, most of the people present showed puzzled expressions.
Gui Mei, standing to Qian Xunji's left, said in his low voice, "These are the Papal Decrees that His Supreme Pontiff is about to issue."
"Holders will gain a status equivalent to a Spirit Hall Titled Douluo Elder, and their Spirit will also be engraved on them. There are six types in total."
"Currently, three patterns have been confirmed: the Chrysanthemum represents our Spirit Hall's Chrysanthemum Douluo, the incomplete human figure represents me, Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, and the crown is from a Star Luo Royal Family Guardian, the Star Crown Douluo."
"The remaining three will be chosen from the Spirits of the three strongest individuals among the Upper Three Sects."
"At the same time, the six patterns on the Papal Decree will also be engraved on the six city walls of Spirit City, made into reliefs, to display their identity and their unshakable status in the Spirit Master's world."
Upon hearing Gui Mei's words, Heaven Dou Empire Crown Prince Xue Ye immediately became displeased.
Although he already knew the outcome, he still asked with some reluctance, "May I ask His Supreme Pontiff, why is our Heaven Dou Imperial Family not on the Papal Decree?"
Yue Guan, standing nearby, sneered, his sharp, effeminate voice cutting through the hall, "To be on the Papal Decree, one needs at least Titled Douluo cultivation."
He fanned himself lazily. "Does your Heaven Dou Imperial Family have a Titled Douluo Guardian? If so, this seat is willing to yield my spot to you."
"You—" This single sentence immediately left Xue Ye speechless, his face flushing with suppressed rage.
And Qian Xunji, from beginning to end, never looked directly at Xue Ye.
In his heart, only Titled Douluo could enter his sight; anything below nine spirit rings was not worth mentioning.
If not for Xue Ye being the Heaven Dou Empire Crown Prince, with his meager cultivation, he wouldn't even have the qualifications to step into Spirit City.
Qian Xunji said indifferently, "There are only three spots. The Upper Three Sects are also like this."
"Therefore, these three Papal Decrees will belong to the Sects that ultimately rank in the top three of the Sect Competition."
"Additionally, as the host, our Spirit Hall will also re-rank titles such as the 'World's Number One Sect,' 'World's Number One Tool Spirit,' and 'World's Number One Beast Spirit' based on this competition."
"I hope everyone will give their best and win these honors."
No matter what Spirit Master, upon hearing the title 'World's Number One,' almost none didn't have their eyes light up.
Even the Clear Sky Sect was like this. The 'World's Number One Sect' and 'World's Number One Tool Spirit'—these two titles, they almost had them written on their faces.
However, besides these, what they felt more was anger.
Because they believed these two titles should rightfully belong to them. Spirit Hall had no right to re-rank them.
Also eyeing the 'World's Number One Sect' title was Yu Yuanzhen, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Sect Master.
If he had originally worried about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School winning by numerical advantage, then now, with Bone Douluo crippled by Jingni, he was completely free of any worries.
As for what Ning Fengzhi had discussed with him yesterday about Sword Douluo conceding to unite the Upper Three Sects, he hadn't taken it to heart at all.
Because he, Yu Yuanzhen, simply didn't need anyone to yield.
Qian Xunji continued, "The rules of the Sect Competition are simple: each major Sect sends representatives to compete in a round-robin format to determine the winner."
"Winning a match earns one point; losing or drawing earns no points. Finally, the Seven Great Sects will be ranked according to their total points."
Speaking of this, he meaningfully glanced in the direction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and added, "Of course, if a certain Sect has two Douluo, as long as the second Titled Douluo can enter the arena and defeat the four Sect Masters of the Lower Four Sects, then even if they lose to the other two Sects, they can still earn one point for their Sect."
"You—" Sitting beside Ning Fengzhi, Bone Douluo, who had lost one eye, a leg, and was leaning on a crutch, not yet fully recovered, heard Qian Xunji's words, and his withered old face turned green, then purple.
"Uncle Gu, please calm down. Someone will avenge us." Ning Fengzhi quickly whispered to comfort him.
"Someone will avenge us?" Bone Douluo was startled, a puzzled expression on his face.
As the two spoke, a powerful, imposing figure had already walked out from the Clear Sky Sect resting area.
Tang Hao, his face grim and his aura sharp, stepped forward and cupped his fists towards Qian Xunji. "Your Supreme Pontiff, before the Sect Competition begins, Tang Hao, a Clear Sky Sect disciple, has an impertinent request."
"Speak." Qian Xunji nodded, his voice echoing naturally, a flicker of interest in his eyes.
"I have long heard that Spirit Hall's Second Majesty, Qin Xuan, is exceptionally gifted, breaking through to the Spirit Saint realm at only 20 years old."
"Although I, Tang Hao, presume myself to be a few years older, I am also a Spirit Saint in cultivation, and I boldly ask to spar with him," Tang Hao said in a deep voice.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue instantly erupted.
"A challenge!"
"Tang Hao is challenging Qin Xuan!"
"A Spirit Saint versus a Spirit Saint! This is the real battle!"
At this point, anyone with common sense knew that Tang Hao was here to reclaim face for the Upper Three Sects—no, to be precise, for the Clear Sky Sect—after yesterday's humiliation.
After all, Jingni Douluo, and even Qin Xuan, had shown absolutely no respect to the Clear Sky Sect yesterday.
Immediately, everyone looked at Qin Xuan with curiosity, feeling a bit of anticipation.
They also wanted to know if this Spirit Hall Second Majesty, who had broken the iron rule of the Spirit Master's world and obtained the unprecedented 100,000-year 7th spirit ring, could defeat Tang Hao, who was hailed as the Clear Sky Sect's once-in-a-century genius.
"Oh?" Qian Xunji was also somewhat surprised. A hint of profound, dark interest flashed in his eyes as he looked at Qin Xuan and chuckled, "Second Brother, do you dare to accept the challenge?"
Whether it was Qin Xuan or Tang Hao, he had long been displeased with both of them. He would be happy no matter who lost.
In fact, to some extent, he even hoped Qin Xuan would lose and be severely injured by Tang Hao.
Because then, the Second Guardian, Jingni Douluo, would undoubtedly be enraged. She might seek out the Clear Sky Sect and turn everything upside down, severely weakening them.
This would be more beneficial for him, the Spirit Hall Supreme Pontiff, in unifying the Spirit Master's world in the future.
"Why not?" Qin Xuan smiled.
Just as he was about to walk towards the arena, Bibi Dong's Spirit Power voice transmission sounded in his ear, "Qin Xuan, be careful. Tang Hao is a once-in-a-century genius of the Clear Sky Sect and has obtained the Slaughter God Domain. His strength is extraordinary."
Qin Xuan glanced at Bibi Dong with some surprise, said nothing, and stepped out with his right foot. He almost instantly arrived beside Tang Hao, brushing past him.
"So fast!" Tang Hao was slightly startled in his heart. Unaware just now, he hadn't even clearly seen the other party's movements.
Then he heard Qin Xuan say, "A great genius hailed as the Clear Sky Sect's once-in-a-century talent? I hope you are as formidable as the rumors say."
"The same to you," Tang Hao sneered.
The two walked to the center of the giant arena, standing thirty meters apart.
Gui Mei and Yue Guan, both hosts of this Sect Competition, naturally took on the role of referees.
Yue Guan flashed between the two, first respectfully nodding to Qin Xuan, then indifferently glancing at Tang Hao. He said loudly:
"You now have one minute to activate your Spirits. After one minute, the battle officially begins."
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