As these words were spoken, the elders present were left dumbfounded...
Jincroc Elder glanced behind, confirming the absence of Xu Sheng, and then questioned Qian Jun and others, "Where is Xu Sheng? Wasn't he walking behind you?"
Qian Jun immediately shrugged, "Second brother, I don't know, Xu Sheng was just with us a moment ago."
Jiang Long Douluo scratched his head as well, "Yeah, I was just talking to him a moment ago. How did he suddenly disappear? Did anyone see him?"
"Didn't see him. Xu Sheng suddenly vanished, but I think he should still be inside the Worship Hall?"
"Strange, I didn't see Xu Sheng leave either. How did he just disappear out of thin air?"
At this point, Jincroc Elder was so angry his face turned green, "A bunch of idiots, how can you not know where Xu Sheng went?"
Thinking of this, he immediately released his spiritual power to sense...
However, within the Worship Hall, there was no trace of Xu Sheng's presence, as if he hadn't come at all!
At this moment, Qian Dao Liu narrowed his eyes, seeming to have a few speculations...
He pressed his lips together and said, "Xu Sheng did not leave the Worship Hall!"
Jincroc Elder was somewhat confused, "But big brother, I didn't sense Xu Sheng within the Worship Hall."
Given that he was a level 98 Hyper Douluo, his spiritual power was enough to cover the entire Worship Hall, even further!!
But big brother said Xu Sheng did not leave so firmly, and yet he couldn't sense him...
Suddenly, a near-impossible but seemingly factual idea crossed his mind...
Swallowing, he looked at Qian Dao Liu again with incredulous eyes, "Big brother, could it be..."
Qian Dao Liu glanced at him, giving a definite answer, "That's right, I also could not sense Xu Sheng's presence."
"This means... Xu Sheng's spiritual power intensity has far surpassed ours!"
"Xu Sheng, am I right??"
Shortly after those words fell, a familiar voice rang out...
"As expected of the Grand Elder, you quickly figured that out."
Subsequently, Xu Sheng walked out directly from the back...
Jiang Long Douluo's eyes widened, "Xu Sheng, where exactly did you go? Why couldn't we sense your presence at all!"
Next to him, Qian Jun covered his forehead, "Jiang Long, are you an idiot? Xu Sheng never left, big brother just explained it clearly, his spiritual power is far beyond ours, that's why we couldn't sense him!"
Only then did Jiang Long Douluo realize, "Gasp... Xu Sheng, your spiritual power is so strong, doesn't that mean it's reached the God Rank level??"
However, his question was clearly ignored by the others...
Qian Dao Liu's eyes were deeply focused on Xu Sheng, and he spoke, "Xu Sheng, you must have other reasons for doing this, right?"
He couldn't believe that Xu Sheng was doing this just to show off his spiritual power!
Xu Sheng did not immediately provide an explanation but instead ambiguously retorted, "What does the Grand Elder think?"
Qian Dao Liu was not annoyed by this, instead falling into serious contemplation...
After a moment, he spoke again, "Are you trying to say... the reason I can't break through to the God Rank might be because my spiritual power is not strong enough?"
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Indeed, as a powerhouse of the Ultimate Douluo level, Grand Elder, your strength has indeed reached the demigod state, but in spiritual power, you pale by comparison."
"For instance, the High Priest of Sea God's Island, Poseissi, her spiritual power is surely stronger than yours, Grand Elder!"
"However, due to her position, she cannot inherit the godhood, otherwise, she should be the one most likely to inherit the Sea God's godhood!"
Jincroc Elder's whole body trembled, seemingly not expecting Xu to mention Poseissi in front of the former...
The rest of the elders also instinctively stepped back, appearing a bit uneasy...
However, the imagined scene did not occur...
Qian Dao Liu simply said in a deep voice, "Xu Sheng, what should I do??"
The enhancement of spiritual power is even more challenging than that of Soul Power, and it's not something one can cultivate at will!
Xu Sheng simply shook his head, "This is something, Grand Elder, you understand better than I do; however, while hope is slim, it's not entirely impossible!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Dao Liu sighed unwillingly...
It seems that breaking through to God Rank remains a long and arduous journey!
Perhaps Xu Sheng is reminding him now out of concern for future setbacks!
Understanding this, he expressed his gratitude to Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, thank you, but I don't want to give up so early!"
As long as he hasn't failed, anything is still possible!
At the worst, just proceed as previously planned, at most, it's a death!
Xu Sheng didn't mind, "No need for such, this time Grand Elder also dispatched the other guest elders to assist me, didn't you?"
Jincroc Elder coughed awkwardly a few times...
"Xu Sheng, it's not to assist, we are here to protect you!!"
The other elders observed all of this, and though they didn't fully comprehend the situation, they were relieved their own elder brother wasn't angry!!
Qian Dao Liu shook his head, interrupting the topic, "Alright, let's not talk about this. Xu Sheng, since you're here in the Worship Hall, would you like to see Tang San?"
Xu Sheng hesitated for a moment and then shook his head, "I'd rather not."
He could sense Tang San's aura was stronger than before, presumably through continuous cultivation!
And as there was no threat to his life, he would just leave it be!
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Xingluo Empire!
After hearing the subordinate's report, Emperor Xingluo's face was incredibly grim...
He suddenly pounded on the throne, angrily rebuking, "The audacious Martial Soul Hall dares to slaughter the people I sent to scout for information!!"
Knowing that those people were sent by him, the emperor, yet killing them regardless, shows a total disregard for Xingluo Empire!!
Davis quickly stepped forward to console, "Father, please calm down!!"
The other ministers also chimed in, "Your Majesty, please calm down!!"
Emperor Xingluo suppressed his anger and questioned, "What do you suggest we do about this matter??"
With this, the ministers all lowered their heads, unsure of how to respond...
This reignited the anger that had just subsided in the emperor, "Useless, a bunch of useless people. So many of our Soul Masters died at the hands of Martial Soul Hall, and you don't even dare to say a word!!"
"If it weren't for the fact that our Xingluo Empire needs manpower right now, I would have you all executed on the spot!!"
This statement scared the ministers to their knees, but none dared to respond...
Only Davis braced himself and said, "Father, after all, we dispatched people to infiltrate Martial Soul Hall to gather information without notifying them, and if we truly question Martial Soul Hall, we may be in the wrong!"
Emperor Xingluo glanced at him, "So you mean that so many people died in vain?"
Although some intelligence was gained, it truly wasn't anything of significance!
They only found out the creatures were called abyssal creatures!