Douluo Continent: The Heavenly Book Transforms into Mortals

Chapter 25 Fire Demon Xiao Zhan, Soul Saint! (Please add to your favorites!!!)

"Your Holiness, this is the theory regarding Su Wen."

In just two days, Salas had traveled day and night to Wuhun City and was now reporting news about Su Wen in the Papal Palace.

"The theory of absorbing spirit rings beyond one's level?" Bibi Dong, dressed in papal robes, exuded a powerful aura that inexplicably gave people a sense of oppression.

"Why didn't you bring Su Wen back?" she asked.

Salas's heart tightened, and he said, "Su Wen intends to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and I also want to report the information as soon as possible, so I did not bring him along."

"Can't my Spirit Hall provide him with the best environment to grow up in?" Chrysanthemum Douluo sneered, his voice shrill, "Hmph, Salas, can't His Holiness the Pope see through your little schemes?"

Regardless of the reason, keeping Su Wen in Tiandou City means he will be under his command, and if Su Wen has any further arguments, he will be credited for it.

Salas hurriedly knelt on one knee and begged for forgiveness, saying, "Your Holiness, please calm your anger. Su Wen possesses a Book Martial Soul, and he intends to pursue the path of a Battle Soul Master using it. The highest achiever of the Book Martial Soul, Fire Demon Xiao Zhan, teaches at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Su Wen joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for his own sake. Moreover, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is, after all, the Crown Prince's—"

"Um?"

A powerful surge of soul force erupted from Bibi Dong, instantly suppressing Salas and preventing him from continuing to speak.

"Salas, are you making the decision for me?"

"I wouldn't dare." Salas's forehead began to sweat, and he was extremely nervous.

The hall remained quiet for a long time.

"You've made a contribution by discovering Su Wen this time, and there's no doubt that Su Wen's theories are beneficial to our Spirit Hall. Since he has a talent for theoretical research and claims to be good at turning knowledge into power, then let him join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy." After hesitating for a moment, Bibi Dong continued, "There's no need to rush him to contact the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou."

"Yes!" Salas breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and replied.

"As for the other special features of his martial soul, there's no need to worry about them. It's just that the hidden parts of the martial soul gradually manifest as it mutates with cultivation." Bibi Dong also gave a definitive answer to Su Wen's other questions.

Neither Salas nor Chrysanthemum Douluo nor Ghost Douluo found this statement problematic.

Indeed, Su Wen's Book Martial Soul was initially registered as just an ordinary Book Martial Soul, but in terms of cultivation speed and other aspects, it far exceeded the level shown by the Martial Soul.

However, Su Wen's innate soul power is indeed level five, which is definitely a mutated book-type martial soul, although the direction of the mutation is relatively hidden.

As expected of His Holiness the Pope, his understanding of martial spirits is so profound.

As for the coincidences that Su Wen was delayed before obtaining his two spirit rings, Salas no longer intended to bring it up.

After all, there's a reason behind the record.

The first spirit ring was supposed to take a hundred years to form, so it was delayed for a year.

I wanted my second spirit ring to be of the spirit attribute, so I was preparing for it, which is why it took half a year.

As it turned out, Su Wen did not waste the time he had spent delaying both times, and he achieved his goal.

Su Wen stayed at the Spirit Temple in Tiandou City for five days, and Salas also returned from Spirit City.

"Lord of the Palace," Bai Yuan said respectfully.

Salas nodded and inquired about Su Wen's movements over the past few days.

"He has been studying the materials inside the temple, and has now basically finished reading them."

"Oh?" Salas asked in surprise.

Even though the Spirit Hall has libraries in its branches in various border cities, and these libraries are relatively complete, the gap between them and the Holy Temple is still enormous.

Can you finish reading the information about the Spirit Temple in five days?

Bai Yuan smiled. He thought highly of Su Wen, who also had a Book Martial Soul. In particular, during their conversation, he was impressed by Su Wen's many unique insights into Martial Soul cultivation.

"Lord of the Palace, Su Wen's martial spirit seems to have mutated, greatly enhancing his learning ability."

Here, Bai Yuan makes a special emphasis on the word "extreme".

This enhancement is more obvious and more abnormal than any other martial spirit book Bai Yuan has ever seen.

Salas pondered for a moment before getting down to business: "Bai Yuan, you have a good relationship with Xiao Zhan of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Su Wen wants to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so please help him with the relevant procedures."

The so-called noble status does not necessarily require Su Wen to become a nobleman himself; it can also be achieved through connections.

Being able to cultivate relationships with faculty members within the academy speaks volumes about one's status.

"Yes." Bai Yuan had already learned this during his conversation with Su Wen, and now that Salas had assigned the task to him, he could accept it.

As fellow Soul Masters with Book-based Martial Souls, he and Xiao Zhan had a good relationship—one focused on theory, the other on combat.

Xiao Zhan's gradual growth was largely due to Bai Yuan's advice on the combination of spirit rings.

"You should be aware of Su Wen's theory of absorbing spirit rings beyond one's level, right?"

Bai Yuan was startled. Looking at Salas's expression, could it be that he knew something was wrong with this theory?

Su Wen told me this himself.

"Do not disclose this for now; this is His Holiness the Pope's order."

"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured, I will keep my mouth shut."

"Su Wen, Bai Yuan will help you with the procedures for joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"Yes, thank you, Lord Palace Master." Su Wen breathed a sigh of relief.

The plan is in place.

Salas and the Pope thought they had stumbled upon the opportunity to work under Qian Renxue, but Su Wen knew this, which is why he chose this path.

However, it is common knowledge that Bibi Dong is mentally unstable, and Su Wen dares not say that his plan will definitely succeed.

Hearing Salas's instructions, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Therefore, the next step is to contact Dugu Bo through Dugu Yan."

"Uncle Bai, thank you for your help."

"Haha, no trouble at all. You want to pursue the path of a combat soul master with your book-based martial soul, and you have the talent yourself. I don't think Old Xiao would mind teaching you."

Bai Yuan led Su Wen to a mansion in Tiandou City.

Fire Demon Xiao Zhan, Martial Soul: Fire Demon Book, Soul Saint, Heaven Dou-level Instructor at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"Old Bai, is this the Su Wen you were talking about?"

"That's right," Bai Yuan said, looking at Su Wen. "Xiao Wen, this is Xiao Zhan, who became a powerful offensive battle spirit master with his book martial spirit and has the title of Fire Demon."

"Haha, just call me Uncle Zhan."

"Uncle Zhan".

It's clear that Xiao Zhan is very direct and enthusiastic, and he's also very curious about Su Wen.

"An eleven-year-old Great Soul Master, haha, I never dared to imagine that our Book Martial Soul's Soul Masters could cultivate at such a fast speed." Xiao Zhan patted Su Wen's shoulder, his face full of admiration.

"Leave your joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to me. As a Heaven Dou-level instructor, I am qualified, and your talent is more than sufficient."

Xiao Zhan's expression turned serious as he instructed Su Wen, "Xiao Wen, you were introduced by Lao Bai, and your talent is extraordinary. I have high hopes for you. You must not be arrogant or complacent. After joining the academy, you must cultivate diligently."

"Uncle Zhan, don't worry, I will cultivate diligently."

"Hmm." Xiao Zhan nodded and said, "You've already absorbed two spirit rings. What kind of spirit skills are they, and how are they? If a Book Martial Soul wants to walk the path of a Battle Spirit Master, every spirit ring is crucial."

He would only consider taking Su Wen under his wing if the opportunity presented itself.

The promise I made before was simply to help Su Wen get into school.

Having experienced the hardships of pursuing the path of a battle-type spirit master, he deeply understood the difficulties involved. If the first two spirit rings weren't properly matched, he would rather advise Su Wen to give up on this path.

(End of this chapter)