Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Ten Ferocious Heavenly Horned Ant

"You...you've got guts. I hope you'll have the same courage later." The voice coming from the second VIP room was tinged with coldness.

Just then, a voice came from the No. 6 VIP box.

"Six million gold soul coins. I hope everyone will give me face and let me have this immortal herb. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be extremely grateful."

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

Even the second-class VIP box calmed down. The three upper sects are all sects that stand at the pinnacle of the continent. Even the high-ranking officials of the two great empires have to give them face.

As for Dong Qing, he was simply not interested in the second item being a magical herb. He had no interest in the fact that the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well contained a bunch of high-quality medicinal herbs, each of which was far superior to the ten-thousand-year-old purple lingzhi on the auction stage.

Having seen countless top-grade immortal herbs, how could Dongqing possibly look down on low-grade ones?

Chapter 84, A Big Shot Arrives?

Box No. 6 (Tianzi No. 6)

"Feng Zhi, should we remind Prince Xue Xing that the guest in Box No. 3 of the Xuan series is the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall?" Sword Douluo Chen Xin asked.

"Why should we remind him? He supports Prince Xue Beng, while we support Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. We're not on the same side at all," Ning Fengzhi said calmly.

If Dongqing hadn't suddenly made an offer, he would never have willingly given up a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone.

"Hehe... Prince Xuexing doesn't even know about Dong Qing, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. This is going to be interesting." Ning Rongrong's beautiful eyes immediately curved into crescents, as if she was waiting to see a good show.

Box No. 2, Class A

With a bang.

The wine glass was smashed to pieces. Prince Xuexing, furious, looked at his attendants and demanded, "You bunch of useless fools, haven't you found out which reckless brat tried to steal my soul bone?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, we have found out some information. There are two people in room number three of the Xuan character, a man and a woman, who entered shortly after the auction began."

“We don’t know that woman; she’s a female Soul Master we’ve never seen before. As for that man, we’ve never seen him either. It seems he’s visiting Heaven Dou City for the first time. We need to investigate for a while,” the attendant said in a low voice, bowing.

"Useless, a bunch of useless people. You're so slow at investigating someone. Forget it, they're just Soul Masters who've only come to Heaven Dou City for the first time. Do you think they can cause any trouble?"

Prince Xuexing loudly cursed the attendant in front of him, but then he thought to himself that he wasn't that unlucky and shouldn't have run into a brick wall, so he immediately felt relieved.

Not everyone is qualified to receive Dong Qing's portrait. Apart from the top sect leaders and the emperors of the two great empires, many people do not know what the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall looks like.

Over the years, Dongqing has lived a secluded life, diligently cultivating himself.

He was either at the Pope's Palace in Wuhun City, deepening his teacher-student relationship with Bibi Dong, or studying with Hu Liena at the Wuhun Hall Elite Soul Master Academy, or returning to Holy Soul Village to check on Village Chief Jack's health.

He basically lives a monotonous life, going back and forth between three points and having no time to go to other cities in Douluo Continent to show off, so there are really very few people who know him.

.........

Meanwhile, in Tiandou City, at the Martial Soul Branch Hall.

From the outside, it appears imposing, towering and majestic.

This single branch hall is even more imposing than the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace. The floor, paved with fine white jade, gleams with a warm glow, and wisps of mist seem to shroud this Martial Soul branch hall in the distance.

The phoenix carved from sandalwood spreads its wings as if about to take flight, while the white tiger made of jade exudes domineering power.

Looking ahead, there is a straight road leading to a huge square. As the jade steps slowly descend, a straight pillar on the central altar is carved with lifelike dragon patterns.

Inside the palace, in a quiet room.

“Bishop Salas, His Highness the Holy Son requests your presence,” a member of the Spirit Hall dressed in plain white stepped forward and said.

Judging from the ranks of the Spirit Hall, he belongs to the White-Robed Deacon, roughly the same level as Su Yuntao before his promotion.

"Your Highness? When did he arrive in Tiandou City? Why didn't anyone inform me?" Salas frowned.

He was thin, with white hair and black eyes, and an aged appearance, looking like an old man in his seventies or eighties. At the same time, his eyes were deep and his voice was old and deep, making him a very dignified old man.

"Reporting to the Bishop, His Highness the Holy Son was brought by Elder Li Qiyun of the Hall of Worship. Moreover, they flew over from the sky, avoiding the various Martial Soul Branch Halls on the ground. That's why we only received the news of His Highness's arrival in Tiandou City at this time," the white-robed deacon explained in a low voice.

"Where is His Highness the Holy Son?" Salas asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to the Bishop, His Highness the Holy Son is currently at the Heavenly Dou Auction House," the white-robed deacon hurriedly reported.

"Pass on my order: instruct all members of the Heaven Dou City Martial Soul Branch Hall to immediately prepare themselves and greet His Highness the Holy Son with their best spirits." Salas's deep gaze revealed a strong sense of authority.

Dong Qing's arrival in Tiandou City is like a prince of a country visiting a city in an empire. As the city's administrator, how could we not be prepared to welcome him?

"Yes, I will obey the bishop's command."

After the white-robed deacon finished speaking, he hurriedly went down to convey the orders of the Platinum Bishop Salas.

Because of this order from the Platinum Bishop, the Martial Soul Branch Hall in Heaven Dou City began to bustle with activity, and thousands of knights in full silver-white armor gathered together.

They were all the lowest-ranking members of the Spirit Hall. Although their levels were not high and their soul power was generally no more than level 20, their combat power was much stronger than that of a level 20 soul master because they had undergone battle formation training.

Thanks to the Spirit Hall's years of helping ordinary people awaken their spirits for free, many commoner spirit masters are grateful. In addition, the Spirit Hall does offer a lot of money, so most commoner spirit masters have joined the Spirit Hall.

The Spirit Hall's levels are as follows.

Ordinary members. [Representative figures: Composed mostly of commoner Soul Masters, whose Soul Power is generally below level 20.]

White-robed Deacon. [Representative figure: Su Yuntao, before his promotion to Hall Master during the Holy Soul Village era.]

Yellow-robed Deacon. [Representative figure: Matthew, Notting City, former head of the Spirit Hall branch in that region]

Purple-robed Bishop. [Representative figure: Miles, head of the Martial Soul Branch Hall in Gengxin City (Metal Capital).]

Black-robed Bishop. [Representative figure: Ba Wusi, from Hanhai City, who heads the Martial Soul Branch Hall in that region.]

Platinum Bishop. [Representative figure: Salas, Heaven Dou City. He heads the Spirit Hall branch in that region and is also one of the four Platinum Bishops of the Spirit Hall.]

Elders of the Spirit Hall. [Supreme Leader: Pope Bibi Dong. Her subordinate Title Douluos, led by Chrysanthemum Pass and Ghostly Demon, number a total of thirteen.]

Elders of the Hall of Offerings. [The highest leader is Grand Elder Qian Daoliu. He commands fifteen Title Douluos, led by the Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, among whom seven are Title Douluos of level 96 or higher, and are referred to as Elders.]

There is no distinction of rank between the elders of the Spirit Hall and the elders of the Offering Hall.

...........

Tiandou City, South District, Tiandou Auction House.

Dozens of white-clad deacons, clad in full silver armor, wielded long spears and rode white steeds, their imposing presence sending chills down one's spine.

Behind them stood rows of ordinary members of the Spirit Hall, clad in full silver armor and wielding crescent-shaped blades; upon closer inspection, their numbers numbered no less than five hundred. Their auras were imposing, and a terrifying presence emanated from them.

Although none of them individually possessed a soul power exceeding level 20, their combined army of hundreds or thousands of soul masters was enough to deter most unscrupulous individuals from coveting the gold soul coins stored in the Martial Soul Branch Hall.

Money needs to be protected by force.

Even though Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire and Emperor of the Star Luo Empire were very dissatisfied, this army of a thousand people composed of Soul Masters still stood firmly in their imperial capital.

"What's going on today? These people from the Spirit Hall don't usually come out much, do they?"

"I don't know, maybe a big shot from the Spirit Hall is coming to Heaven Dou City!"

"Who could it be, this important person?"

"I guess it's His Holiness the Pope."

Before Bibi Dong announced the establishment of the Spirit Hall Empire, the members of the Spirit Hall were not actually that difficult to get along with, so there were enthusiastic onlookers who were always eager to see the drama unfold.

Chapter 85, The Strange Rabbit-Eared Girl

Tian Dou City, Tian Dou Auction House, Room No. 6 (Tianzi).

"Rongrong, let's go. Since you don't like Shrek Academy, Dad will arrange for you to attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy." Ning Fengzhi gently ruffled Ning Rongrong's hair and said in a very gentle tone.

"Dad? We're leaving already? Isn't there still one final item to be auctioned?"

Ning Rongrong seemed somewhat reluctant. She was curious about what the last item in the auction was, and whether it would be something fun.

As for the ancient immortal herb, the ancient purple lingzhi, which was just photographed, it has already entered Ning Rongrong's belly, raising the soul power level of this elf-like girl to level 30.

If you obtain another soul ring, you can become a Soul Master.

"Rongrong, the final auction item is really not interesting. Go back and rest early. How about Grandpa Sword takes you to get a spirit ring tomorrow?" Sword Douluo Chenxin patiently persuaded.

Neither Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, nor Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo, seemed to want Ning Rongrong to see the final auction item.

They were perfectly aware that the so-called three final auction items were actually only the first and second items; these were truly useful.

As for the third and final auction item, it was basically an item meant to please the noble lords of Tiandou, and its price was nowhere near that of the previous two final auction items.

There's no point in staying any longer.

"I feel like Dad and Grandpa Sword are acting strangely." Although Ning Rongrong was very puzzled, she still followed Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chenxin and left the auction house ahead of time.

She was very happy today. After eating a ten-thousand-year-old immortal herb, her soul power level increased greatly, and she stopped throwing her little princess tantrums.

.........

The three of them left, about ten minutes later.

The beautiful auctioneer began enthusiastically introducing the final, most anticipated item.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the exciting moment has arrived once again! Our third and final auction item is truly magical and special. It is neither a soul bone, nor a celestial herb, nor a soul tool," the beautiful auctioneer said mysteriously.

"Why are you talking so much nonsense? Hurry up, beautiful lady, can you stop with the nonsense?"

"If you dare to talk nonsense with me again, believe me, I'll break your legs."

"Hurry up, hurry up, stop keeping me in suspense."

.........

A chorus of curses erupted from below the auction platform.

The beautiful auctioneer on stage remained unfazed by the insults and threats from the audience. She was already used to it. With the protection of Tiandou Auction House, all she had to do was listen to a few words. What was there to be afraid of?

"Since everyone is so eagerly anticipating this, we can't afford to waste any more time. So, let's reveal the final, most anticipated item for auction!"

The beautiful auctioneer made a gesture, indicating to the auction house staff to unwrap the red cloth covering the final item in the auction.

As the red cloth slowly unfurled.

All the men present at the auction house immediately let out a chorus of wolf howls.

Attracted by the howling of the same sex, Dong Qing couldn't help but turn his head to take a look.

That one glance lasted for eternity.

Because of the ancient immortal herb, Dong Qing had already given up hope, feeling that there wouldn't be anything good to come. But since it was the last item up for auction, he still took a look back.