Chapter 95: Second High Priest Jingni
At this moment, Golden Bell Douluo's tone carried a hint of flattery. He knew that Qin Xuan was no longer a mere Spirit King they could casually manipulate. In the past, killing him would have resulted in little consequence. But now, he was a Spirit Saint with a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and a wife who was about to become a High Priest. If they acted against him now, even if they succeeded, Qian Daoliu would surely use their heads to appease Jing Ni.
Thinking of this, Golden Bell Douluo set aside his pride and apologized via voice transmission. "Second Majesty, I have offended you greatly in the past. I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold it against me." He then winked at Silver Hammer Douluo, who, after a moment's hesitation, also sent an apology. "I'm sorry, Second Majesty. We were just following orders."
"Heh!" Qin Xuan sneered inwardly, but his face showed no emotion. He replied, "You two Elders are too polite. We are all colleagues; some friction is inevitable. I haven't taken that matter to heart."
Once you die, the matter will be in the past, he added silently.
Believing the matter was truly over, Golden Bell and Silver Hammer Douluo breathed a sigh of relief.
At that moment, before the Angel statue, Golden Crocodile Douluo's deep voice rang out, "The anointing ceremony officially begins!"
The giant gates of the Douluo Hall slowly opened. Everyone's gaze converged on the entrance. A figure, covered entirely in golden armor with a brilliant golden robe, walked into the hall with a solemn face. At this moment, no one noticed her exquisite beauty or fiery figure; she represented only the dignity of Spirit Hall's youngest High Priest.
It was Jing Ni.
Qin Xuan felt a little lost in thought. He had to admit, she was astonishingly beautiful in her ceremonial robes, even more so than in her assassin attire. Sensing his lecherous gaze, Jing Ni subtly glared at him, but there was an inexplicable tenderness in her eyes.
At that moment, all members of Spirit Hall below the rank of High Priest knelt on one knee.
"Greetings, High Priest Jingni!" The shouts echoed like a tsunami throughout Spirit City. This was not just the voice of the Titled Douluo in the hall, but of all the Spirit Masters outside who revered the Douluo Hall as their highest faith.
After a series of intricate rituals, Qian Daoliu personally placed a magnificent golden crown on Jing Ni's head. She had finally received her own title, becoming the youngest Titled Douluo in the history of the Douluo Continent.
"From this day forward, Jingni Douluo shall be the Second High Priest of my Spirit Hall!" Qian Daoliu grasped Jing Ni's left wrist, raised it high, and announced in a clear voice that spread throughout Spirit City.
Instantly, an uproar erupted. They already knew Jingni Douluo had reached level 97 with twin Martial Souls, but she was supposed to be the Fifth High Priest. How had she suddenly leaped to become the Second? It was unbelievable. The original Second High Priest, Golden Crocodile Douluo, was a peak Douluo at level 98!
Even the other high priests and Supreme Pontiff Qian Xunji were utterly shocked.
"Father," Qian Xunji asked, his golden pupils flickering with incredulous light. "Isn't this a bit against the rules?"
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