"I just didn't expect the Spirit Hall to move so fast… they don't even regard the top three sects in the continent."
After all, the top three sects were among the strongest powers under the Spirit Hall, the most prominent sects after it.
"Fengzhi, this bitterness… we can only swallow it," Gu Rong, who had been silent all along, sighed deeply.
"Yes…"
Even with two Titled Douluo, the Qibao Liuli Sect was no match for the overwhelming might of the Spirit Hall.
It was like a great wizard seeing a small wizard.
"Why!"
A voice rang outside the council hall—Chen Qingling.
"Qingling, weren't you at a wedding banquet? Why are you here?"
"When someone comes to provoke us, how can I not come?" Chen Qingling's face was serious as she strode into the hall.
Now, she was far different from before. Though she was still a Soul Master, her level was no less than a Peak Douluo.
Naturally, she could sense the arrival of Ju Hua Guan.
A man she had met once, and who had once been defeated by her father's hands.
"Qingling, this has nothing to do with you. You shouldn't interfere."
Chen Qingling widened her eyes. "Nothing to do with me? Sword Master, Bone Master, I am also a member of the Qibao Liuli Sect!"
"The Spirit Hall came to provoke us—are we supposed to just endure it?"
Honestly, Chen Qingling didn't have a good impression of the Spirit Hall.
But she knew this wasn't the fault of the entire Spirit Hall—only a small faction within it.
After all, no matter what, the Spirit Hall was one of the best powers for ordinary people in the continent. They traveled freely to awaken Spirit Bones in children who met the criteria, at no cost.
Which other power in the world could do that?
The answer was obvious—none.
"Disciple…"
Chen Xin looked at Chen Qingling with a complicated expression. This disciple was far too straightforward.
She treated people well if they were good to her, and treated them badly if they were bad.
The world didn't run that simply—there were too many social conventions, intrigues, and schemes.
These were things Qingling rarely encountered, knowledge she lacked, and things she would likely never master in her life.
Only someone like Qingling could possess the Light Goddess Butterfly, and only she would be valued by the Butterfly God.
People like her were almost extinct on the continent.
"Sigh…"
"Sword Master… why are you sighing?" Qingling frowned, unable to understand why Chen Xin was sighing.
Had she said something wrong?
"Disciple… I'll teach you one last lesson. Listen carefully."
Qingling's eyes brightened. She nodded eagerly. "Sword Master, please speak. I will remember your words and never forget them."
"All right, all right."
"Disciple, I'll ask you a question—do you have attachments?"
"Of course! My two respected masters, my dear friends Ning Rongrong and the others, and my father and mother."
"Then let me ask you this: if you truly confront the Spirit Hall, what will they do?"
"They will definitely retaliate. Even the Qibao Liuli Sect behind me would suffer unforeseen disaster."
"I will protect the Qibao Liuli Sect. I will never let the Spirit Hall succeed."
"Disciple, you're thinking too simply. Will you always stay within the sect? Will you? Won't you continue on your journey to find your mother?"
"If while you are away, the Spirit Hall strikes, they will slaughter the Qibao Liuli Sect."
"You must understand this truth: you can protect them for a moment, but you cannot protect them for a lifetime."
"Not everyone in this world is like you, disciple. Not everyone has someone as powerful as your father."
"This is the last lesson I'll teach you: view matters from multiple perspectives. Don't let your emotions dictate your judgment."
Chen Xin spoke earnestly, telling Chen Qingling all her heartfelt truths.
At that moment, Qingling's gaze wavered.
After collecting herself, she bit her lip. "Sword Master, you're right. I will remember your words. It was my fault for not thinking it through."
"Ha ha, that's good. Qingling, don't be too disheartened."
"Then… Sword Master, if I participate in the All-Continent Soul Master Elite Tournament and take first place, would that indirectly offend the Spirit Hall?"
Chen Xin waved her hand. "Not at all. That's a continental competition. No matter how thick-skinned the Spirit Hall is, they won't dare bring it up."
"All right, let's not talk about that anymore."
"Qingling, you've finally broken out of your cocoon. Don't carry too much burden. Go back now."
At the same time, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing arrived a little late.
"Father!"
"Grandfather Sword! Grandfather Bone!"
"Uncle Ning, Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, hello," Zhu Zhuqing greeted politely.
"What are you talking about?"
"Rongrong… it's like this…" Qingling immediately explained everything to the two girls.
"Sigh… we really can't provoke the Spirit Hall."
"Qingling, I still suggest you not participate in the All-Continent Elite Tournament. It's definitely a trap by the Spirit Hall."
Although she knew Qingling was capable, Ning Rongrong still didn't want her to risk herself.
"Rongrong… my mind is made up…"
To enter the fray personally and win—half the world is within reach! Qingling had the ability; she didn't need her father's help.
She had confidence.
Meanwhile,
Ju Hua Guan, leaving the Qibao Liuli Sect, let out a long sigh. Facing two Titled Douluo, his heart was filled with fear.
He feared that provoking the two Douluo would cost him his life.
Especially when he sensed Chen Qingling rushing toward him, Ju Hua Guan became even more frightened.
After all, he had once almost lost half his life to a single sword from her father!One more strike, and he would truly be finished!
"This task is truly dangerous. One misstep and I lose my life."
Ju Hua Guan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and rushed back to the Spirit Hall without stopping.
...
Four Elements Academy.
"Hello, big sister."
The Four Elements Academy was holding its annual enrollment.
This year, Shui Bing'er personally presided over the exams for new students.
Looking at the girl in front of her, with a pair of decorative rabbit ears atop her head, a cute face, and clear, lively eyes, she carefully scanned the academy.
"Uh… what's your name?"
"Big sister, listen carefully! My name is Xiao Wu—Wu as in dance."
"Xiao Wu?!"
Shui Bing'er was slightly stunned. The name sounded familiar, but she couldn't place it.
"Okay… what's your Spirit Bone? What's your soul power level? How old are you?"
"Our Four Elements Academy only admits geniuses."
"My Spirit Bone is the Soft-Boned Rabbit, Soul Power Level forty-two, twelve years old."
Xiao Wu, graduating from Notting Academy, no longer hid her strength. Her soul power had leapt to Soul Master.
"Hmm…"
Shui Bing'er nodded slightly, then froze.
"What did you say?"
"Forty-two? Twelve years old?"
"Ah?!"
Another prodigy appeared, only slightly weaker than Qingling.
"Big sister, can I join the Four Elements Academy?"
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