Douluo Continent: Reborn as Qin Ming, starting by joining the Spirit Hall

Chapter 14 Prestige

Five days later.

Inside the Papal Palace.

Beneath the towering statue of an angel, Chihiro, dressed in a magnificent crown, sat regally on a golden throne.

Below them, the titled elders and platinum bishops of the Spirit Hall were engaged in a heated discussion.

"In recent years, these damn sects and those two great empires have become far too presumptuous."

They want to recruit all kinds of talented people to their side.

They don't even consider whether they have the ability to train them!

"Elder Yueguan's words make sense; their actions have indeed become increasingly excessive in recent years."

"Hmph, more than that."

The subsidies that were supposed to be distributed to Soul Masters were already agreed upon, but those two great empires are still dragging their feet.

Last year we had a significant deficit, and we had to make up for it ourselves…”

Hearing the murmurs below, Qian Xunji's face did not show much expression.

As the noise grew louder, Qian Xunji snorted coldly, interrupting the discussion.

"Quiet.

This is the Papal Palace!

"How dare you be so presumptuous under the watchful eye of the angels?"

Upon hearing Qian Xunji's reprimand, the hall became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Seeing this, Qian Xunji nodded in satisfaction.

After thinking for a while, Qian Xunji spoke in a cold voice.

"In recent years, other forces on the mainland have indeed gone too far."

Our Spirit Hall really needs to demonstrate its strength.

Let's start by re-electing the seven major sects.

Elder Yueguan, Elder Guimei, after the meeting ends...

You need to draft a set of regulations.

Upon hearing Qian Xunji's decision, the crowd below the stage shouted in unison.

"His Holiness the Pope is wise."

At this moment, seeing Qian Xunji's prestige within the Spirit Hall...

Bibi Dong, who was standing behind Qian Xunji, glanced at Qian Xunji and the crowd below the stage with a venomous look.

She didn't dare to look too long, and after only glancing around, she hurriedly looked away.

After lowering her head again, Bibi Dong once again became invisible...

Just then, a guard outside the hall rushed into the hall and shouted.

Report—

Your Holiness the Pope, Bishop Salas has returned with Qin Ming.

They are now waiting outside the hall.

Upon hearing this, Qian Xunji nodded slightly.

"Let them in."

The elders and platinum bishops present were all curious about what the guard had reported.

The matter concerning Qin Ming was not a secret within the Spirit Hall.

Under the current pressure from both major sects and two great empires.

Yet, there is still such a genius young man who may break the history of Douluo Continent and take the initiative to join us.

This is definitely an exciting thing.

At this moment, they were also eager to see if Qin Ming was really as described in the intelligence.

With this in mind, the people in the Papal Palace fell silent once again.

After a while.

Salas led Qin Ming into the hall in a hurry.

When Salas saw so many titled elders and platinum bishops in the Papal Palace, his heart skipped a beat.

"Isn't today a day off? How come so many important figures have come to meet His Holiness the Pope?"

Is something big about to happen again?

Can I find an opportunity to take this to the next level?

While pondering, Salas bowed to Chihiro.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope, Your Holiness the Pope."

Standing behind Salas, Qin Ming also followed Salas's example and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope, Your Holiness the Pope."

"Um."

Qian Xunji nodded casually.

After glancing at Qin Ming, Qian Xunji asked.

"Qin Ming, you're not even 13 years old yet, but you already have level 29 soul power?"

"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope."

I was born in Martial Soul Calendar 2609. Records of awakening my Martial Soul at the age of six should still be kept by Bishop Corin in Soto City.

After a pause, Qin Ming continued.

"Your Holiness, I have successfully broken through to level 32 of Soul Power."

The third spirit ring I absorbed was a three-headed red demon hound with 3,500 years of cultivation.

It was also hunted for me by Bishop Corinth.

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent.

A moment later, a murmur arose among the crowd.

"Level 32 soul power? And the third soul ring absorbed a soul beast with 3,500 years of cultivation?"

How is that possible?

"Yes, according to the records in my Spirit Hall, the limit for the third spirit ring is 1760 years, isn't it?"

Everyone looked at Qin Ming in astonishment, but none of them directly stood up to question him.

After all, one cannot fake something like this level of soul power cultivation.

While the titled elders and the platinum bishop were discussing amongst themselves, Bibi Dong, who was standing behind Qian Xunji, could no longer contain herself.

She, who had previously maintained a low profile, bypassed Qian Xunji and confronted Qin Ming directly, questioning him.

"Qin Ming, how dare you act so presumptuously in the Papal Palace."

A third spirit ring with a lifespan of 3,500 years...

It is twice as high as the theoretical limit proposed by Master Yu Xiaogang.

Who do you think you are? A future Title Douluo?

Can you absorb such a spirit ring?

Do you even deserve it?

After hearing Bibi Dong's words, the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat strange.

Those who reach their positions are generally shrewd and capable.

Although the relationship between the saintess and the pope was a secret, they could still vaguely guess what it was.

Moreover, the story of Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang was actually circulating within the Spirit Hall back then...

Therefore, at this moment, no one dared to utter a sound.

They all kept their eyes down, pretending it was none of their business...

At this moment, Qian Xunji saw Bibi Dong jump out and keep mentioning Yu Xiaogang.

He could no longer maintain that posture.

Qian Xunji turned his head and glared at Bibi Dong before coldly asking Salas.

"Bishop Salas, is what Qin Ming said true?"

Has he already broken through to the Soul Master level?

The third spirit ring came from a spirit beast with 3,500 years of cultivation?

Upon hearing this, Salas, who was still just a cardinal at the time, hurriedly explained to Qian Xunji.

"Your Holiness, Qin Ming's current level is indeed level 32. I saw it with my own eyes."

As he spoke, Salas turned his head and glanced at Qin Ming.

Qin Ming didn't tell me about the age limit of the spirit rings.

I don't know if it's true or not...

Please forgive me, Your Holiness…

Upon hearing this, Qianxun began to ponder.

Judging from the soul power emanating from Qin Ming, he could tell that Qin Ming had now broken through to the Soul Venerable realm.

However, the difference in soul power between level 31 and level 32 is not significant, so he couldn't determine the exact level...

A moment later, he spoke to one of the guards standing around him.

"Bring me a testing crystal ball. I need to see Qin Ming's accurate soul power level."

Furthermore, invite those masters who are truly knowledgeable in martial spirit theory who are still in the hall.

When Qian Xunji mentioned the words "true master," he raised his voice, intentionally or unintentionally.

Bibi Dong lowered her head and said nothing more.

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the hall became increasingly eerie.

"Yes, ma'am."

The guard sensed this too, hurriedly responded, and rushed out of the hall...

About five or six minutes later.

Several elderly men with white beards hurriedly ran into the Papal Palace, carrying a light blue testing crystal ball.

Before they could finish their greetings, Qian Xunji pointed at Qin Ming and said.

"Go test Qin Ming..."

(End of this chapter)