Su Ran took a light sip of the tea. This cup of Saint Heart Six-Grade Orchid had a fragrant taste upon entry and a long, sweet aftertaste. From Su Ran's experience with herbs, it was indeed not common tea, and long-term consumption also had the effect of purifying the body and nourishing the Spirit.
However, Su Ran felt somewhat puzzled. Speaking of extreme actions, Qian Renxue was probably not much inferior to Bibi Dong, was she?
"That's good."
"The reason I invited Su Teacher here this time is to discuss something. I wonder if Su Teacher is willing to listen."
"Speak freely."
Su Ran said indifferently.
Qian Renxue then said:
"I believe Su Teacher should know that, looking at the current Spirit Master landscape of Douluo Continent, Spirit Hall is steadily rising and is the number one Spirit Master power."
"I won't hide it from Su Teacher, nor will I beat around the bush. Spirit Hall has the ambition to conquer the continent and unify the two great Empires.
It's regrettable that while there are many Spirit Masters in the Hall, they are not cohesive and lack unity. If we can receive guidance from Su Teacher, with your teaching ability, in just a few years, the Spirit Masters in our Hall will be reborn, and our overall strength will increase by another level, making the unification of the two great Empires within reach."
"Therefore, I wish to invite Su Teacher to be the Chief Dean Elder of our Elder Palace, to command the army, with the power to issue decrees to the Elders above, and to command the countless Spirit Masters of Spirit Hall below."
"The Supreme Pontiff Palace displays its nobility with the Six-Sided Supreme Pontiff Order, but few know that the Angel Order is the ultimate authority of Spirit Hall. Holding the Angel Order allows one to sit in the front row of the Elder Council, with a status comparable to a High Priest. Now, with the Angel Order, I invite the Teacher of Peach Garden—Su Ran—to be the Hall Master of the Elder Palace!"
"I know Su Teacher, you don't care about authority or position, but for such a grand ambition, Spirit Hall needs your help. If Su Teacher ever gets tired or weary, you can leave at any time. Spirit Hall will never impose any personal restrictions on Su Teacher. This is my promise to you."
Qian Renxue, in her identity as Xue Qinghe, had long witnessed the Peach Garden Team's overwhelming performance in the Soul Master Competition preliminaries and promotion rounds. The performance of students like Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan far exceeded the power that Spirits like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and Blue Phosphor Serpent could possess. She did not believe this was not due to Su Ran's teaching.
She bowed slightly, and a golden token appeared in her hand. It was not as ornate as the Supreme Pontiff Order, bearing only a sacred angel engraving.
This was also her utmost respect.
Su Ran took a deep breath, stood up, and replied:
"Thank you for your high regard, but I have no intention of joining other forces. I only wish to peacefully teach and nurture talent at Peach Garden Academy, to refine raw talent, and not to be embroiled in war."
"And if I may be frank, Miss Qian, while it is true that Spirit Hall has grown powerful, have you considered what would happen even if Spirit Hall truly unified the two great Empires? A thousand years of achievement? Immortalized in history?"
"At that time, the continent would be stained with blood, resentment would rise from all major forces, and the people would lie dead everywhere. What would Spirit Hall do then? Seek peace for temporary tranquility? Or kill everyone? How would you govern after unification?"
"Those who obey me live? Those who defy me die? How is that different from other Empires or forces? To me, it would merely be an old Empire with a new name, and a new Emperor. "
"If that were the case, by helping you train Spirit Master teams, wouldn't I become the biggest executioner when the fighting starts? This is not my original intention for taking disciples and imparting knowledge, so please forgive me, but I cannot join your Elder Palace."
After Su Ran finished speaking, under the white orchid tree, Qian Renxue was momentarily stunned.
Previously, all major forces were vying for power, with undercurrents surging, all wanting a share of the spoils under these undercurrents. How many people would consider what would happen after the outcome?
Su Ran's words instantly silenced Qian Renxue.
Yes, dynastic changes and wars only bring suffering to the common people. For the strong, it's just a change of Empire name.
"I have been enlightened. Su Teacher's words have awakened me from a dream. These issues are perhaps what our Spirit Hall currently lacks and precisely what we need to consider."
Qian Renxue remained silent for a long time, then finally stood up and bowed slightly to Su Ran.
These questions had no answers, but they were worth deep thought.
"Xue'er is deeply touched by Su Teacher's words. Perhaps it is also Douluo Continent's fortune to have such a teacher as Su Teacher on the continent. I wish to take Su Teacher as my esteemed mentor, to learn the art of governing the continent, ensuring the longevity of an Empire, and ruling the people. Is Teacher willing to accept me as a disciple?"
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