At this moment, in
the Hall of Offerings,
the largest building within the Spirit Hall and the embodiment of its greatest power, a spacious hall immediately comes into view. The domed ceiling is nearly thirty meters high, and the building is divided into three levels, each with ten rooms.
Except in extremely special circumstances, the primary condition for residing here is having a spirit power level of ninety or higher and possessing the strength of a Title Douluo or higher. This is where the true highest authority of the Spirit Hall resides; even Pope Bibi Dong is subject to its constraints. Ultimately, it all comes down to
strength. Those residing here are all peak Douluos of level ninety-five or higher.
The Hall of Offerings is quiet. At the innermost part of the hall, before a colossal, ten-meter-tall, six-winged angel statue made of pure gold, stands a figure—Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Hall of Offerings.
The other six Grand Elders stand on either side of the hall, their seven gazes fixed on Chen Changfeng in the center,
as if he were a monster being stared at.
Finally, Golden Crocodile Douluo couldn't help but speak first: "Grand Elder, are you sure that lightning bolt was released by this little brat?"
"I released it."
Before Qian Daoliu could reply, Chen Changfeng's slightly childish voice reached everyone's ears, "The Ghost-Faced Pig is too strong. If I hadn't fought back, I might have been the one to die." Having received a
positive answer , the
six Grand Elders—Golden Crocodile, Guangling, Qianjun, and Jiangmo—exchanged bewildered glances.
They found it hard to accept.
What also shocked the Grand Elders was the boy's composure. At such a young age, he could face all seven of them without flinching. Even the young master, Qian Renxue, would feel a slight fear in such a situation. They wondered if this little guy was simply ignorant and fearless, or if his composure truly far surpassed that of other children.
Could he be from the God Realm?
Otherwise, how could he unleash such a powerful skill?
It was truly unbelievable.
"Alright, he's right. I witnessed everything myself."
Qian Daoliu finally spoke, his mind churning. The scene of the thunderbolt just now was like a nightmare, constantly replaying in his mind, impossible to shake off. Although Qian Daoliu didn't know why a little child could unleash such a powerful soul skill, it didn't affect his desire to take Chen Changfeng into the Hall of Offerings for training. "What's your name?"
"Reporting to the Grand Elder, my name is Chen Changfeng. My parents died in the chaos of the Empire's war when I was a child, and I was taken in and raised by the Spirit Academy."
Chen Changfeng answered truthfully, while also expressing his attitude to Qian Daoliu.
In the Spirit Hall, talent and strength can determine destiny.
He naturally knew this very well.
If there was one place in the Spirit Hall that Chen Changfeng most wanted to go, it was the Hall of Offerings.
And the only one wholeheartedly devoted to the Spirit Hall was Qian Daoliu.
In Douluo Continent, Qian Daoliu, a level 99 Limit Douluo, was a highly controversial figure. Some said he was a good person, hiding in the Hall of Offerings to retire, oblivious to the world around him. The major events that will unfold outside are all orchestrated by Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, and have nothing to do with Qian Daoliu.
Is Qian Daoliu a good person?
No.
At least, Chen Changfeng has a more objective assessment.
On the surface, Qian Daoliu always stays holed up in the Hall of Worship, seemingly unaffected by anything happening outside. But don't forget, Qian Daoliu's inactivity doesn't mean he can't do anything. On the contrary, he's been working on a major project in the Elder Hall: unifying the Douluo Continent to secure enough faith for the Angel race to achieve godhood.
Qian Daoliu's ambition is primarily being carried out through Qian Renxue.
Many believe that Bibi Dong orchestrated Qian Renxue's infiltration of the Heaven Dou Empire. But the truth is quite the opposite. Not to mention that Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong have a tense relationship and she is unwilling to obey Bibi Dong's orders, the most important thing is that Qian Renxue is a member of the Hall of Offerings, and Bibi Dong has no right to mobilize Qian Renxue. Therefore, it is not difficult to deduce that Qian Renxue's infiltration of the Heaven Dou Empire was arranged by Qian Daoliu.
Besides, Qian Daoliu had explicitly told Qian Renxue that he supported Bibi Dong's plan to destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, eliminate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and ultimately unify the Douluo Continent. However, none of this mattered. The most important thing was that Tang Xiao had once said that Qian Daoliu was a Judgment Elder of the Spirit Hall, and the Judgment Elder was responsible for eliminating all powerful individuals who opposed the Spirit Hall. Therefore, Tang Xiao called Qian Daoliu the Spirit Hall's number one executioner, a demon who had killed countless
people. No one knew how many people Qian Daoliu had killed for the Spirit Hall in his youth.
And how he acquired the title of Judgment Elder—his strategic brilliance lay in his masterful planning.
Unfortunately
, his centuries of effort would all be in vain. The traitor Hu Liena, the love-struck Bibi Dong, and the wasted twenty years of infiltration by Qian Renxue—these three were constantly hindering Qian Daoliu and the Spirit Hall.
"Good lad!"
Qian Daoliu admired Chen Changfeng's courage. While he was shocked, he also displayed his extraordinary composure. "Your skill..."
"Great Elder, that's my secret."
Chen Changfeng knew what Qian Daoliu wanted to ask and immediately interrupted him, explaining tactfully, "Next time I release it, I'll be careful not to attack the Spirit Hall." Qian Daoliu
frowned.
Although he wasn't entirely satisfied with this explanation, at least he could confirm that the lightning bolt wasn't a one-time use.
This kid could still release it.
What a clever little fellow. Qian Daoliu didn't continue, instead nodding and saying, "I respect your secret. Now, can I see your spirit again?"
"Yes."
Chen Changfeng nodded, channeling his spirit power into his right hand, and a purple scepter instantly appeared in his palm.
The moment the spirit was released, a strong sense of oppression emanated from the Destruction Scepter.
The seven elders' eyes narrowed.
Although it was the second time Qian Daoliu had seen it, he still felt that sense of suppression.
A divine-level martial soul!
Absolutely a divine-level martial soul! Could this kid have received divine inheritance since he was six?
Otherwise, how could he unleash a divine skill?
Qian Daoliu is the closest to that level, so he's quite sensitive to divine power.
It was a purple scepter two zhang long, like a bolt of lightning, entirely purplish-black, yet radiating a powerful purple light and terrifying destructive intent—an intent that existed since the beginning of the God Realm, controlling destruction.
"Very good."
Qian Daoliu was instantly moved, and softly said, "Changfeng, are you willing to join the Hall of Offerings?"
Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Chen Changfeng was stunned.
He hadn't expected the other party to be so agreeable.
Joining the Hall of Offerings meant he could commit destruction without restraint.
First, destroy the seven major sects, then the two great empires, conquer the Star Dou Great Forest, trample the Slaughter City, and flatten Seagod Island.
Destruction would make him stronger.
He was tempted!
(End of Chapter)