"Kizaru? Borsalino? You're really a strange person! However, if you want to join this Pontiff's soul hunting operation, we'll have to see if you have the ability." Qian Xunji smiled slightly and said .
Qian Xunji had clearly expressed his meaning. He wanted to test Rota's strength .
Although Rota found it troublesome, from Qian Xunji's perspective, there was indeed no problem. No one forming a team to challenge a hundred-thousand-year soul beast would want their teammate to be an idiot !
"Alright then, this old man will presumptuously give it a try!" Rota sighed and said .
"Don't have such a carefree attitude. I want to see your true strength. Don't drag me down when the time comes!" Qian Xunji immediately became irritated seeing Kizaru's listless appearance before him .
"So, where does the Supreme Pontiff plan to spar?"
Qian Xunji pointed to the grounds outside and said, "It's just to test your strength. We'll just control the power of our spirit abilities."
Rota naturally had no objections. It would probably end quickly. Then, Rota made a gesture of invitation. Seeing Rota make the gesture, Qian Xunji smiled smugly for once .
In his view, getting Kizaru to understand some manners was truly not an easy thing. You could tell a person's character from their words and behavior. According to first impressions, Qian Xunji didn't believe this man who called himself Kizaru would understand etiquette .
Rota followed Qian Xunji out of the camp and came to a larger outdoor area. The two stood facing each other .
"As long as you can last three minutes, I'll consider you qualified to accompany me in the hunt."
Qian Xunji's arrogant tone constantly revealed confidence in his own strength. With soul power as high as level 90, plus the top-tier Angel martial soul, he was very confident .
"Hai hai hai, this old man will try hard to last three minutes~"
Hearing Rota's response, Qian Xunji was quite displeased. He just didn't like Kizaru's listless appearance and attitude. This made himself look cheap .
"I think I can teach you what etiquette means through this spar!"
Qian Xunji was truly somewhat angry. You have to know he was Spirit Hall's Supreme Pontiff! No one under heaven dared speak to him like this !
In an instant, Qian Xunji directly manifested his martial soul. A massive six-winged angel figure appeared behind him, instantly elevating Qian Xunji's bearing several levels .
"Kowai ne, just like a monster~"
You show off all you want. I, old Kizaru, will still say "how scary" every time, then teach you how to behave .
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Angel Light Blade!"
Qian Xunji didn't suppress his force as he said before. In his heart right now, he simply wanted to educate Kizaru .
"Ara ara, this speed isn't quite right~"
Before anyone knew it, Rota had already flashed away, dodging several light blades Qian Xunji sent out. He was now behind Qian Xunji teasing him .
"Wouldn't it be a bit dangerous for the dignified Supreme Pontiff to be flanked?"
Hearing that infuriating tone and these anger-inducing words, the veins on Qian Xunji's forehead directly bulged .
"Sixth Spirit Skill, Angel Holy Sword!"
In an instant, the massive six-winged angel figure somehow condensed a dazzling light sword in its hand and slashed toward Rota .
"Kizaru, don't dodge around. What I want to test is your actual combat strength, not your fleeing ability."
Rota was somewhat helpless. The one who said to control force at the beginning was him. The one breaking the rules now was still him. Although there was some of his own fault, wasn't Qian Xunji a bit too easily angered !
No choice. Rota could only fight according to Qian Xunji's request .
"Ama no Murakumo!"
Rota wielded the Ama no Murakumo sword gathered from light and clashed with Qian Xunji's Angel Holy Sword .
Feeling the tremendous force transmitted from the holy sword, Qian Xunji was shocked. He thought Kizaru only had speed, but he didn't expect the opponent's strength was also very powerful .
"You... you haven't used your full strength yet, have you!"
That relaxed appearance on Rota's face made Qian Xunji suspicious. It looked like blocking his Angel Holy Sword didn't take much effort .
"How can the Supreme Pontiff suspect this old man like this? I've already used all my strength!"
Reluctantly, Rota still acted a bit more strained ...
Qian Xunji didn't know what to say. Kizaru, are you serious with this acting? According to what Qian Xunji thought, if he had hidden his strength, just tell him. As a result, after asking, the opponent started acting ...
Qian Xunji felt his blood pressure was rising a bit. Better to just honestly finish the three minutes .
Three minutes passed quickly. During this time, Qian Xunji launched fierce attacks multiple times, yet they were all completely received by Rota .
Even though Qian Xunji was very unwilling to admit it, Kizaru's strength far exceeded his imagination .
"Huff huff, Kizaru, you're quite strong. Fighting with this Pontiff for so long without even activating your martial soul. Aren't you looking down on me a bit too much?"
If Kizaru's strength was strong, Qian Xunji felt there was no problem. This way, the operation to hunt the hundred-thousand-year soul beast would be more secure .
But what Qian Xunji still disliked was Kizaru's lazy attitude. You have to know this operation was to hunt powerful soul beasts, not camping. Such an attitude wouldn't do .
"Oh my~ It's over? Strong like a monster. This old man is exhausted!"
"Beep~ Kizaru imitation degree reached 45%. Unlocked Den Den Mushi."
After the battle ended, due to the role-playing during this period, the imitation degree rose again. Moreover, he unlocked the long-distance communication tool Den Den Mushi. This was a convenient item .
"System, how many of these Den Den Mushi are there in total?"
"Host doesn't need to worry about running out. Every two days, the system will automatically produce one for the host."
"I see. Then I can rest assured~"
After unlocking the Den Den Mushi, two small things appeared in Borsalino's pocket. They must be the Den Den Mushi .
However, Rota didn't want to take them out in front of Qian Xunji right now. Otherwise, if asked about them, he would have to explain again .
"Kizaru, if there are no objections, how about starting the soul hunting operation tomorrow?" Qian Xunji walked to Rota's side and said .
"You decide this. This old man doesn't mind~"
"Very good. Tomorrow, this Pontiff's two guardians will come. We'll gather at the camp at noon."
"Ossu~ Then this old man will temporarily leave!"
The soul hunting operation would start tomorrow. In the original work, Qian Xunji's ninth spirit ring was merely a ten-thousand-year black ring. Unexpectedly, now he wanted to obtain a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring. It must be said Qian Xunji had become a bit arrogant .
To hunt a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, one could only go to the core area of the Star Dou Forest. However, that place was easy to encounter Xiao Wu and the others .
Rota felt his relationship with Xiao Wu was pretty good. He could appropriately look after them. At least before Bibi Dong hunted Xiao Wu, it was like this. No need to worry about future matters yet .
Rota had already memorized the route to the core area. With his speed, the time needed for a round trip was extremely short .
"Just so happens I have nothing to do now. Then I'll give a friendly reminder!"
After Rota left, the attendant beside Qian Xunji asked, "Supreme Pontiff, is that Kizaru reliable? I feel his personality has some problems!"
"There should be no problem. I can even say the other party has the intention to join Spirit Hall!"
"Supreme Pontiff, why do you say this?"
Qian Xunji only smiled slightly without speaking. The attendant also withdrew tactfully. Since the Supreme Pontiff didn't want to say, continuing to ask would only cause Qian Xunji's displeasure .
Moreover, he was just an attendant. He couldn't interfere that broadly .
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