Douluo Continent: Peerless Angel Qian Renxue

Chapter 753 Requesting Leave (Not Me)

Over the next three months, Qian Renxue ascended to the position of Pope, and then the Soul Master Tournament began.

The Spirit Hall did not send anyone to participate in this competition, since the main participants were academies, not other forces or sects.

Furthermore, Qian Renxue reiterated the purpose of the competition: the competition is not for killing people. Injuries are inevitable, but if someone kills an opponent, they will be disqualified and the referee will be investigated.

Because referees aren't omnipotent either.

In a sense, referees can only help defend against physical attacks and soul attacks; they cannot help defend against some silent mental and soul impacts.

The medical team for this competition is also very impressive. It is a dual-respected team of the Holy Spirit Cult and the Spirit Hall, personally led by Nine Heart Begonia. Furthermore, due to the existence of the Holy Spirit Cult, there are quite a few high-level spirit masters with mental abilities, so the contestants can receive treatment for any mental trauma they may experience.

After the Soul Master Competition concluded, the champion was the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Although the royal family is no longer around, the name of the academy has been preserved.

"It still needs to be optimized gradually." Qian Renxue sat in the Papal Palace, looking at the data brought up by her subordinates. "The addition of soul tools has added a lot of uncertainty to the battle. Many people think that we should only be able to use the soul tools we make ourselves."

"Young... Your Holiness, I still feel that the current Soul Master Competition is a bit too restrictive."

Xu Tianran, Xu Jiujiu, and others were also there, discussing things with Qian Renxue.

"Sigh, let me tell you why this is the case," Qian Renxue said helplessly. "In the past ten thousand years, Shrek Academy has only passed down the Academy Soul Master Competition because they are an academy. In fact, a long, long time ago, in addition to the Academy Soul Master Competition, there were also sect ranking competitions, Spirit Hall elite selection competitions, elite Soul Battles in a certain region, and so on, all kinds of things."

"That's truly... a diverse array of styles..." Xu Tianran's lips twitched. "Speaking of which, there's also a Soul Guidance Device Making Competition for Soul Masters in the Sun and Moon Region, which is actually the original..."

He stopped there, after all, the other three speakers, as well as some of the members of parliament who were attending the meeting as observers, were from the eastern part of the continent, and were more or less wary of this former crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire.

Originally, the eastern three kingdoms were not so troublesome. To put it nicely, it was a peaceful place; to put it bluntly, it was lifeless.

After a long sigh, he continued, "That's right, it's true."

"I suggest we reinstate the sect ranking competition," Poison Undying suggested. "This world belongs to the young, but we can't forget the old guard. Besides, an academy is not a sect; there's a difference. In competitions between sects, some rules could be made much more flexible."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly: "Speaker Du Busi is right. The academy is a place for teaching and nurturing people, for imparting skills, but it shouldn't trap a student to death. Whether one wants to stay in that academy or develop on their own, that's their personal freedom. The sect competition is bloody, and if it's to be restarted, we need to be prepared, because people will really die."

"Without competition, there is no progress. It is necessary to develop in multiple areas." Kong Deming nodded slightly. "In fact, after the last competition, the former Sun Moon Royal Family discovered this problem and wanted to bring in the major sects in the next competition."

In the following meeting, they discussed many things about the future development of the mainland, and put forward various suggestions and discussed them with each other.

There were indeed concerns that the Spirit Hall would become an organization similar to Shrek Academy, and that their Spirit Council would become a place similar to the Sea God Pavilion.

Qian Renxue mostly listened to their conversation, occasionally interjecting a word or two. The atmosphere of the meeting was serious but not oppressive. Qian Renxue didn't try to be mysterious, like some Douluo on a reclining chair shrouding himself in darkness.

The Spirit Hall can be considered both a newly emerging force and a long-established one, which has become an advantage. It is full of vitality while maintaining swift and efficient action, without any dragging on.

However, hearing them address her as "Your Holiness the Pope" repeatedly, Qian Renxue, though expressionless, was still somewhat...

Secretly pleased!

In fact, her highest position in the Spirit Hall was not just that of the young master. She also held the title of Judgement Elder.

The duty of the Tribunal Elder is to eliminate any threatening enemies for the Spirit Hall. She used this identity in her repeated attempts to hunt down Tang San, but ultimately failed, and she didn't mention this identity again this time.

Their meeting lasted a long time. Some things could not be discussed clearly in a simple meeting of one or two days. Some rules and systems that were applicable in the past may not be applicable now. Therefore, they still need to explore many new things on their own.

The same applies to Qian Renxue; although her cultivation and knowledge are now quite extensive, she dares not make any decisions rashly. Ten days later, the meeting finally came to an end.

At the end, Qian Renxue tapped her fingers on the table, then slammed a leave request on it, and said in a surprising statement, "I'm planning to ask for leave."

"Ask for leave?"

Besides Ye Xishui, the other speakers and some elders were also present. They raised their heads and looked at Qian Renxue with suspicion.

"Yes, I plan to go down to the grassroots level and take a look," Qian Renxue said softly.

Xu Tianran suddenly realized: "Oh, I see, it means going on an incognito visit, right? I've done that kind of thing before."

"More or less." Qian Renxue stood up from the papal chair. "Several years have passed since the establishment of the Spirit Hall, and it's indeed time to go and see it. Also, this trip must not leak any word; just say that I've gone into seclusion to break through to a higher level."

"Should we ask the Shadow Palace staff to arrange the route in advance?" Poisonous Undying asked.

The council members were aware of the existence of the Shadow Palace, but it only reported to the Bone Dragon Keeper, who spoke with Qian Renxue one-on-one. Du Busi was worried about Qian Renxue's safety.

"No need. If I want to hide, no one can find me," Qian Renxue said calmly.

That's true.

Xu Tianran nodded with deep feeling.

"My trip will last about a year. After I leave, if any of you speakers have matters to discuss, please hold a meeting. Since the teacher is not here, the five of you speakers can vote. A three-to-two vote is the signal to proceed."

"Don't worry." Kong Deming smiled slightly. "The Pope has been working tirelessly for the sake of the continent for a very long time, traveling from this continent to the New World. Regarding the route to Jianyuan Continent, I am already aware of it and have instructed the Soul Guidance Hall and the Federal Military to cooperate in implementing it as soon as possible."

"Ah, thank you for your hard work, Elder Kong, and thank you all for your hard work as well." Qian Renxue cupped her hands in greeting to them. "Although I am the Pope, I actually rely on you all quite a bit. Please remember that the Spirit Hall is the largest organization in this plane, but the truly powerful ones are the people at the very bottom."

Several days later, Qian Renxue left Wuhun City without a sound and stopped on a mountain peak.

"It's really been tough," Qian Renxue said, sounding like she was about to burst. "It's much more convenient to be out here."

Where are you planning to go?

Don't walk alone.

"What's wrong? Bing'er and I weren't there when there were big events the last few times, and now you want to go out and do work alone?"

Qian Renxue's small team followed.

Qian Renxue sighed, "How could that be? I stopped here to wait for you."

"I have a personal reason for this trip," she smiled. "You guys come along."

"What are you going to do?" Shen Yuanyi asked curiously.

Qian Renxue stood on the mountain, looking northwest, where the headquarters of the Holy Spirit Cult was located.

Bonus chapter (19)