Outside the Star Dou Great Forest, under the glow of the bright moonlight, Cheng Xiao and Qian Renxue both looked up. In the air, a man in golden armor with a charming appearance was looking down at them.
The atmosphere became somewhat tense.
Looking at Qian Renxue standing with Cheng Xiao below, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan was stunned. What was going on? How could the Great Offering's granddaughter be here? Wasn't she infiltrating the royal family of the Heaven Dou Empire?
While Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan was stunned, Qian Renxue was also slightly taken aback. Although she hadn't returned to the Martial Soul Hall for a long time, she was still familiar with the elders of the Elder Hall. What surprised her was that she would encounter him in a place like the Star Dou Great Forest, and from his words just now, his objective seemed to be Cheng Xiao beside her.
Thinking of this, Qian Renxue retracted her gaze and focused it entirely on Cheng Xiao. If she guessed correctly, that woman could make a Title Douluo come here. The goal was either to make him submit to the Martial Soul Hall or to kill him, but Qian Renxue leaned more towards the former. She believed that woman wasn't foolish enough to do the latter.
"Uh, Senior, I wonder if you're looking for Senior Qianxue here beside me?" Cheng Xiao deliberately said, looking at Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan in the air.
Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan coughed awkwardly and then slowly descended to the ground.
Within the Martial Soul Hall, besides the Pope, there were the several great elders of the Elder Hall, but above the Elder Hall was the Worship Hall, which only those who had broken through level ninety-five could enter. And the Qian Renxue before him was someone from the Worship Hall; her status and position were far more respected than the elders of the Elder Hall!
However, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan also understood something from Cheng Xiao's words. Qian Renxue hadn't told him her real name; the so-called Qianxue was just a pseudonym. Since that was the case, then he could pretend not to know her, saving himself some unnecessary trouble.
"Heh heh, young man, I'm not looking for the one beside you, but for you," Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan chuckled dryly, speaking casually.
"Looking for me?" Cheng Xiao was slightly taken aback. He glanced out of the corner of his eye at Qian Renxue, who remained indifferent beside him, cleared his throat, and feigned confusion. "Senior, what is the purpose of your visit?"
"Young man, I am an Elder of the Martial Soul Hall. The reason I'm here is because I see your talent. Do you want to join our Martial Soul Hall?" Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan said this while subtly glancing at Qian Renxue. He wasn't sure why she was in the Star Dou Great Forest, and even more surprisingly, with the young man in front of him. To avoid offending her, he could only announce his identity.
"Martial Soul Hall? Senior, you mean you want me to join the Martial Soul Hall?" Cheng Xiao asked curiously.
"That's right, young man. As long as you join the Martial Soul Hall, you can not only obtain the best resources for cultivation but also receive guidance from Title Douluo-level experts. If you're lucky enough to be favored by one of the Title Douluo, you might even be accepted as a disciple."
"Furthermore, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament is in two years. If you can represent the Martial Soul Hall and win the championship, you'll also receive a precious Soul Bone reward. How about it? Joining the Martial Soul Hall means you'll have both wealth and prestige!" Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan extended his right hand and smiled. "Grasp this hand, and you'll be a member of our Martial Soul Hall."
At this point, Cheng Xiao pursed his lips slightly, his eyes flickering. The conditions Chrysanthemum Douluo offered had gradually stirred his heart. If he could rely on the Martial Soul Hall, he would have some backing. He wasn't interested in Soul Bones anyway; using the Martial Soul Hall's name to take the blame was his goal.
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan, who had been observing Cheng Xiao, sighed slightly when he saw that Cheng Xiao was wavering. He was once like this in his youth, joining the Martial Soul Hall for the sake of wealth and status, and thus became a pawn of the Pope. Originally, when he learned that Cheng Xiao had rejected the Martial Soul Hall's invitation and chosen to become a free Soul Master, he had thought he was a genius Soul Master with a broad vision. Now it seemed that was not the case.
Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan was lost in thought, Cheng Xiao sighed softly, then seemed to have made up his mind. He looked up at Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan's outstretched right hand and slowly said, "Senior, if I refuse your offer, what will be my fate?"
"Hmm?" Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan was slightly taken aback. He looked at Cheng Xiao with some surprise. "Young man, do you understand what you're saying? With your talent and strength, if you join the Martial Soul Hall, you will definitely become a Title Douluo within twenty years. You're rejecting me now, you know, you're giving up on a bright future!"
"I'm sorry, Senior, but I don't like joining any kind of faction," Cheng Xiao shook his head, declining Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan's invitation.
Compared to joining a faction, he preferred to create his own. He wasn't worried about his strength. As long as his level kept increasing, his Shadow Army would be endless. Rather than being a pawn at someone else's disposal, he wanted to be the one controlling the pieces. All of this was the confidence the Shadow King's martial soul gave him. As the inheritor of the third generation of Kings, how could he remain under others' control forever?
Cheng Xiao's words surprised Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan, and a feeling of cherishing talent arose in his heart. Looking at Cheng Xiao, who had just refused him, he somehow saw himself in his youth. However, he hadn't lived well back then. Therefore, to have a better life, he and Ghost Douluo had joined the Martial Soul Hall. They had always worked hard for the Martial Soul Hall to gain wealth and recognition.
Until the previous Pope died, and because they had both greatly contributed, their cultivation reached the level of ninety-five. Although they hadn't entered the Worship Hall, their strength was still considerable. Even if Cheng Xiao refused to join the Martial Soul Hall, if he became his disciple, it would be a different matter entirely. After all… he felt compassion.
"Good lad, since you don't want to join the Martial Soul Hall, let me ask you, are you willing to become my disciple?" Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan changed his approach, asking with a smile.
Hearing this, Cheng Xiao was also a bit surprised. Become a disciple? Was this right? Although he was puzzled, Cheng Xiao still asked, "Senior, is your intention to accept me as a disciple your own, or are you doing so on behalf of the Martial Soul Hall?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan immediately laughed upon hearing this. "Don't worry, lad. I see that you have excellent talent, so I want to take you as my disciple. If you want to join the Martial Soul Hall, I won't stop you. Even if you don't join, as long as you become my disciple, no one will force you to join. How about that?"
"There's such a good thing?" Cheng Xiao murmured softly.
"Of course. If you call me 'teacher,' nobody on the continent would dare to touch you. Even if those forces wanted to move against you, they'd have to weigh the consequences of angering a Title Douluo!" Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan's voice suddenly turned cold as he said this, and even his expression became much more serious.
Chrysanthemum Douluo said this because he truly admired Cheng Xiao's talent. Although Cheng Xiao hadn't agreed to join the Martial Soul Hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo was an elder of the Hall. Bibi Dong wouldn't have any issue with it later. Otherwise, it would be hard for him to watch such a talented young man die; he couldn't bear it.
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