"I will! Of course I will!"Haruto Akiyama replied without hesitation, his voice firm and resolute.His gaze toward Bibi Tō was full of deep affection.
Even though he had heard Bibi Tō say she had lost her title as Holy Maiden of Shikon-den, her cultivation destroyed, and had even been crippled, making her practically useless to anyone…
He couldn't help but feel frustrated.Since leaving the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect, he still hadn't found a way to make the Spirit of the Three Cannons evolve back into the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus.
And yet, Bibi Tō—though now "useless"—had once been the Holy Maiden of Shikon-den, fully aware of the temple's secrets and possessing outstanding looks.
Moreover, she was a Twin Spirit Prodigy with innate full soul power!
If he could bring Bibi Tō back, surely the sect members who had looked down on him would now see him in a new light.If his father, Tōgen, saw that he had brought the Holy Maiden of Shikon-den home as his wife, he would surely be amazed and overjoyed.
A spirit master's child would inherit the parents' Spirit and talent.Though his own Spirit and talent were lacking, a child with Bibi Tō would be extraordinarily gifted!
Thinking of this, Haruto's heart surged with excitement."Bibi… I know it's my fault that you've ended up like this," he said, gazing at her with unwavering devotion."But don't worry. I will take full responsibility for you!"
"Since Shikon-den has abandoned you, I will bring you back to the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect and ask my father to grant us a formal marriage!"
"Formal… marriage?!"Bibi Tō's delicate, exquisite face flushed crimson, and her snow-white hands clenched tightly together in excitement. She was almost fainting from joy.
"Haruto, then let's return to the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect immediately!" she said, eager and breathless.
Meanwhile, in Dōra-den City…
In the Pope's Hall, after personally stripping Bibi Tō of her cultivation, sealing her memories, and removing her spirit bones—effectively enabling Bibi Tō and Haruto Akiyama to be cast out…
A cold, mechanical voice echoed in Chihiro Hayate's mind:"Ding! Detected that the host has abolished Bibi Tō's cultivation, sealed her memories, and removed her spirit bones, thereby enabling her and Haruto Akiyama.""This action has disrupted the storyline and will greatly affect the future trajectory of Douluo Continent!""Congratulations, host, reward granted: Spirit Evolution Opportunity x1, Golden Dragon Bloodline, Martial Art – Sacred Sun Blaze!"
In the next moment, Chihiro Hayate's consciousness was suddenly pulled into a pitch-black space.
In that darkness, a magnificent figure appeared: clad in golden battle armor, tall and imposing, with three pairs of pure white wings on its back, glowing with brilliant golden light. The face was hidden, radiating divine majesty.
This was the Six-Winged Angel, the God-Given Spirit of the Chihiro lineage!
A burst of golden radiance erupted from the Six-Winged Angel. Under its transformative power, the figure began to change.
The originally feminine, graceful body quickly morphed into a tall, broad-shouldered male form. The face cleared and became Chihiro Hayate's. The armor transformed into elaborate golden battle gear.
The three pairs of wings on his back gradually changed from white to dazzling gold. Three additional pairs of wings unfurled behind him.
In the end, the Six-Winged Angel Spirit had become a twelve-winged angelic warrior, wearing golden armor, with Chihiro Hayate's visage and six pairs of golden wings.
After this ultimate Spirit Evolution was completed, a scorching warmth surged through Chihiro Hayate's body, flowing into every limb and cell.
He felt an intense, tingling pain, as if countless needles were piercing every cell, forcing something into his body. The sensation made him jolt upright, pressing his back against the throne, his head thrown back. Cold sweat streamed down his face as his body convulsed. He gritted his teeth, suppressing any sound.
"This… this is so painful!" he muttered.
Soon, it was over. With the Golden Dragon Bloodline integrated, he exhaled deeply, feeling a terrifying power suffuse his body.Even without soul power or skills, he could probably punch a hole in the walls of the Pope's Hall!
Clearly, he wouldn't test that just yet. Otherwise, he might get his rear kicked!
Finally, information about the Sacred Sun Blaze martial art flowed into Chihiro Hayate's mind.This technique was not a Douluo Continent Spirit Meditation method, but more like a martial arts cultivation method from a wuxia world.It could absorb solar energy and unleash powers of holy purification and solar eruption.At its pinnacle, it could elevate a mortal body to godly levels without relying on faith or abandoning the physical form.
Chihiro Hayate paused, thrilled and excited."This… is truly incredible!"
Back in the Pope's Hall, in the Soul Skill Testing Chamber:
Clad in the golden papal robes, Chihiro Hayate summoned the twelve-winged angel spirit, standing tall and handsome, bathed in radiant golden light. Six pairs of golden wings unfurled behind him.
It was time to test the evolved spirit's skill power.
"First Soul Skill: Angelic Charge!"
Chihiro Hayate's brows furrowed, and with a low shout, he activated the skill.His right fist radiated golden light, forming a shield in front of him. He punched a steel humanoid statue.
"Bang!"
Holy energy exploded on impact, filling the chamber with dazzling golden light. Air rippled as the force distorted the surroundings. The steel statue's chest caved in deeply under the blow.
Suddenly, voices called out from the doorway:"Greetings, Spirit Falcon Apostle!"
"Spirit Falcon?"Chihiro Hayate raised an eyebrow, stopping the test. He released the twelve-winged spirit and turned.
A beautiful young woman in her early twenties entered. Tall, with a curvy figure, wearing a black, feather-patterned shoulder-baring leather outfit. Her long black hair fell over her shoulders, her bangs slightly shading one golden eye. Her features were exquisite and refined, and golden earrings glimmered from her ears.
This was the Spirit Falcon Apostle of Shikon-den, currently at Soul Saint level, who had served Chihiro Hayate since childhood—effectively his personal attendant.
"Brother Hayate!"Her face was full of indignation as she strode forward gracefully, her long legs moving with purpose.
(End of Chapter)