As soon as the words fell, Hu Liena looked at Ye Tian with a smile and asked, "Senior Brother, did Nana get it right?"
"Very correct," Ye Tian turned and nodded, then added while looking at Hu Liena, "The Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox can grow up to nine tails at most, each tail can reach a maximum length of nine feet, and it can control up to eighty-one objects."
"Mhm, Senior Brother is right!" Hu Liena nodded repeatedly, her clear, bright eyes fixed curiously on Ye Tian. "Why did Senior Brother suddenly bring this up?"
"Heh, Senior Brother was thinking—what about using the Mystic Pivot Nine-tailed Fox as your Spirit Ring?" Ye Tian let out a light laugh.
As for the special power of the Mystic Pivot Nine-tailed Fox to manipulate objects, others might not know about it, but how could Ye Tian not? That power was different from spiritual power, yet shared the same origin.
In his hometown, this power was called 'Mind Power,' capable of manipulating various objects from a distance—even people or Spirit Beasts. Ye Tian still remembered a fellow townsman surnamed Luo who had quite a knack for using Mind Power.
Paired with magical weapons that could slice through iron like mud, it was practically unstoppable!
Moreover, Ye Tian thought... if Hu Liena could develop Mind Power, no matter whether she wanted to play with charm or illusions in the future, as long as it involved Soul Skills related to spiritual power, she would have a natural advantage!
It would absolutely be a Soul Skill with immense growth potential.
"The Mystic Pivot Nine-tailed Fox as my Spirit Ring?" Hu Liena was stunned, blinking her eyes with a puzzled expression. "But Senior Brother, this kind of Spirit Beast seems quite rare, doesn't it? Foxes are inherently very cunning, and the Mystic Pivot Spirit Control Fox is even more deceitful, particularly fond of playing sneak attacks. Precisely because of this, although it can defeat stronger opponents, it is also shunned by most Spirit Beasts."
"Haha... It seems Nana has done her homework well. The Mystic Pivot Nine-tailed Fox is indeed uncommon, but it's not nonexistent." Ye Tian couldn't help but laugh. He stepped forward and pinched Hu Liena's cheek, saying proudly, "Don't worry about that. Senior Brother will take care of it for you."
In fact, a long time ago, Ye Tian had already asked people to start searching for a suitable Spirit Beast for Hu Liena. After all, even disregarding the Pope Order in his possession, his status surpassed that of an elder. It was still quite easy to find people to handle tasks. Moreover, which family of the Titled Douluo elders or Red Cardinals didn't have descendants? They were naturally willing to do favors for someone like Ye Tian.
One of the benefits of being a 'Pill Refiner' was that the accumulation of connections was already beginning to show. No point in not using them!
Hearing Ye Tian's words, Hu Liena obediently nodded. "Nana will listen to whatever Senior Brother says!"
"Since Little Junior Sister trusts Senior Brother so much, of course, Senior Brother won't let you down." Ye Tian nodded with a serious expression. Then he urged, "Alright, go clean up the table. Senior Brother is going back to his room to continue cultivating. Once you're done, go read. Call me when it's almost noon."
"Yes—!" Hu Liena cheerfully accepted Ye Tian's command, picked up the empty bowls, and ran downstairs.
Ye Tian stood in place, letting out a long sigh.
No matter when that guy Tang San would come or what existence stood behind him, he had already gained the upper hand!
As for such a destined enemy of the Spirit Hall, this Extraterrestrial Demon—there was nothing more to say!
Just wait for the right opportunity to deal with him.
After all, he's now tied to the Hall of Worship. And in the near future, he'll be deeply connected with the Papal Hall and the entire Spirit Hall.
He will be the Holy Son, won't he?
Ye Tian shook his head and entered his room, sitting cross-legged beneath the pill furnace.
Auspicious clouds enveloped him, giving him an ethereal fairy form.
Soul Power flowed through Ye Tian's meridians. Beneath his loose Taoist robe, his already pale skin shimmered with a jade-like luster, possessing a translucent quality.
He exhibited the appearance of ice muscle and jade bones, yet had the substance of bronze skin and iron bones!
His physical strength had already reached the level of a Soul King.
After consuming large quantities of Marrow Cleansing Pills over an extended period, Ye Tian's body had undergone a qualitative leap both internally and externally. The impurities in his organs had been reduced by at least thirty percent!
He wasn't far from achieving the flawless perfection he desired.
In terms of spiritual power,
Ye Tian's improvement was equally astonishing. Despite being only a twenty-eighth rank Soul Grandmaster, his spiritual power steadily surpassed the fortieth rank!
The Immortal Herbs within the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire...
In Ye Tian's view, once Qian Xunji passed away, he might be able to go and harvest them.
He had already made all the necessary arrangements from top to bottom!
No one would demand anything more from him.
The Pope would be his teacher, and the elders in the Hall of Worship naturally had no need for Immortal Herbs. At most, they would ask Ye Tian to look after Qian Renxue, Jin Yue'er, and Xie Yue.
But such matters,
did they really need others to mention? They were already thoroughly familiar with each other!
It was only natural.
——
Ye Tian sat cross-legged in cultivation, auspicious clouds swirling above his head.
In the Papal Hall.
Bi Bi Dong stood below the high platform.
Glancing at the empty hall, Bi Bi Dong greeted coldly:
"Greetings, Teacher."
Qian Xunji smiled upon seeing Bi Bi Dong come to visit on her own initiative.
"Dong'er, you've come at the perfect time. I was just about to send for you to discuss matters regarding the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."
"The Soul Master Tournament?"
Bi Bi Dong's eyes showed some surprise.
This matter didn't seem to have much to do with her.
"Indeed. Soon, the finals of this Soul Master Tournament will be held in a border city of the Heaven Dou Empire. I want to entrust this matter to you."
Qian Xunji wore a smile on his face.
Recently, he had no mind to bother with such trivial matters.
The 100,000-Year Soul Beast was the most important thing!
Hearing this,
Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but frown slightly.
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament was a grand event for young Soul Masters across the entire continent, held every five years.
It also served as a testing ground for various major powers to gauge each other's younger generation.
Under normal circumstances, Bi Bi Dong might have taken Ye Tian to broaden his horizons, but now she had more important matters to attend to.
Bi Bi Dong shook her head at Qian Xunji.
"Your disciple needs to make thorough preparations for the Ninth Soul Ring during this period."
"Hmm?"
Qian Xunji was stunned, then shocked.
"What?!"
Qian Xunji was overjoyed.
"Dong'er, are you saying you've already broken through to the ninetieth rank!"
"Correct."
Bi Bi Dong nodded calmly, as if it were a trivial matter.
"Haha... Excellent! Wonderful!"
Qian Xunji stood up, slapping the table, unable to contain his admiration.
"Dong'er, you truly live up to being the Saintess of our Spirit Hall! Breaking through to the Titled Douluo realm before even reaching twenty-nine years old! With your twin martial souls, your teacher can already envision the day you'll join the Hall of Worship before turning forty!"
Indeed, the Hall of Worship!
No matter how ambitious Qian Xunji might be, he would never let Bi Bi Dong inherit his position. Instead, he intended to send her to the Hall of Worship—away from the center of power and under the surveillance of powerful figures like Qian Daoliu.
His first choice for the Pope's position would always be his daughter, Qian Renxue.
Of course, this was all contingent on him living long enough to see that day.
Bi Bi Dong remained silent, treating Qian Xunji's words as nothing but nonsense. She had already set her sights on the Pope's throne—how could she possibly be content with retiring to the Hall of Worship for a life of old age?
While Qian Xunji witnessed Bi Bi Dong breaking through to level ninety-five, Bi Bi Dong had already foreseen his miserable death!
Lowering her gaze, Bi Bi Dong had already
made up her mind about her Ninth Soul Ring. Her eyes flickered with reluctance and remorse, but soon hardened with resolve. Softly, she said, "Teacher, I hope you can dispatch a few elders to accompany me to the Star Dou Great Forest."