Chapter 224: The Spirit Hall Team
In the spectator stands, many Spirit Hall soul masters showed visible confusion. The Spirit Hall team's appearance should have been a joyous moment, especially with the presence of its Golden Generation—the trio who had received the Pope's Purple Emblem: Xie Yue, Yan, and the goddess-like Hu Liena.
But strangely, three unfamiliar faces appeared instead, and what was even more surprising was that Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena had voluntarily given up their positions to these newcomers.
All three were male. The one in front was tall—over two meters—with a fierce and powerful aura, clearly radiating immense strength. The one on the left had blue hair and eyes, exceptionally handsome and exuding a noble air. The one on the right wore a headband and had a plain face, but his demeanor was calm and composed.
Qian Renxue was able to call out their names one by one: Tianchen, Qingfeng, and Qianguliuyun—descendants of the Second, Third, and Sixth/Seventh Consecrates, respectively.
The Hall of Consecrates, under Qian Daoliu's leadership, had been reformed based on Golden Crocodile Douluo's suggestion. The consecrates began referring to each other as brothers and ranked themselves by strength. This method greatly improved their unity—unlike the Elder Hall, where power struggles were rampant.
It was also likely influenced by the subtle divine glow radiating from the Angel God statue. To foster closeness within Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji encouraged these powerful families to let their children mingle more—hosting parties, gatherings, and letting the inner circle bond.
Choosing these three to represent the Spirit Hall team was the result of intense selection. Even though all the Consecrates were above level 96, that didn't mean their children were all geniuses. For instance, one of Guangling Douluo's descendants had only innate level-six soul power—despite having a Consecrate father and ample resources, that child would at most become a Soul Douluo.
Still, the seven members of the Spirit Hall team emitted an overwhelming aura—even before releasing their martial spirits. The weakened Heaven Dou First Team, having lost Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling, and now filled with two noble-born substitutes, were visibly shaken. When the team released their martial spirits and soul rings, the rest of the competing teams were left in utter despair.
The three lead members all had their first three soul rings as purple. Qianguliuyun's fourth was black. Tianchen and Qingfeng's fourth were still purple.
Absorbing ten-thousand-year soul rings wasn't just about physical endurance—it also required powerful mental strength. Otherwise, even if one's body withstood the ring, the soul beast's residual spirit could destroy the soul master's mind.
Qian Renxue could handle a black fourth ring only thanks to supplements like whale jelly, the Purple Demon Eye, and Autumn Water Dew—all boosting his mental power well beyond the norm.
Others who wanted that ring setup had to obtain a top-quality head soul bone. But those were exceedingly rare—even in Spirit Hall. For instance, Huyan Li only had a thousand-year head bone, which his grandfather Huyan Zhen guarded fiercely.
As for Qianguliuyun, his soul bone was a ten-thousand-year Medusa Head Bone obtained during an expedition with Qian Xunji years ago to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Spirit Hall Team:
Tianchen: Level 62 Power Attack-type Soul Emperor; Spirit: Golden Crocodile King; Age: 21; Rings: 4 purple, 2 blackQingfeng: Level 56 Power Attack-type Soul King; Spirit: Azure Luan God Bird; Age: 23; Rings: 4 purple, 1 blackQianguliuyun: Level 56 Power Attack-type Soul King; Spirit: Coiling Dragon Rod; Age: 23; Rings: 3 purple, 2 blackYan: Level 52 Power Attack-type Soul King; Spirit: Flame Lord; Age: 23; Rings: 2 yellow, 2 purple, 1 blackXie Yue: Level 52 Power Attack-type Soul King; Spirit: Moon Blade; Age: 22; Rings: 2 yellow, 2 purple, 1 blackHu Liena: Level 51 Control-type Soul King; Spirit: Celestial Fox; Age: 20; Rings: 2 yellow, 2 purple, 1 blackXu Yu: Level 47 Support-type Soul Ancestor; Spirit: Radiant Gold Scepter; Rings: 2 yellow, 2 purple
The Spirit Hall team ended their match in record time. Hu Liena's charm control was so powerful that Xie Yue simply needed to tap each opponent's leg and they were done. They won in under a minute—like adults bullying children.
Qian Xunji had fully recognized Hu Liena's potential. Her Celestial Fox Spirit was formidable—unless faced with someone possessing an unshakable heart or the Purple Demon Eye. Among peers, her charm ability was extremely potent.
Had Tang San not existed, the original Hu Liena could've mentally overwhelmed the entire Shrek Seven and scored a one-vs-six. Hence, she received abundant resources and training.
"See that? That's the power of the Spirit Hall team! Heaven Dou's Second Team is nothing!"
The younger soul masters in the stands roared with excitement. The Second Team had no rebuttal. The Spirit Hall team's might was undeniable.
Back in the Tianshui camp, Qian Renxue was in a daze. How was he supposed to beat them?
As Tianchen, Qingfeng, and Qianguliuyun exited the stage, they made a stylish pose—two fingers to the forehead—aimed directly at Qian Renxue.
"Bing'er, looks like we need to seriously revise our strategy."
Greater pressure brought greater motivation. Battle intent surged in Qian Renxue's heart. These heirs of the Consecrates—fine. But those 100,000-year soul bones would not be theirs.
After the third round, both Tianshui and Heaven Dou Second Team rushed back to their hotels to revise strategy.
Following more internal maneuvering by Spirit Hall, the final three teams were decided: Spirit Hall Team, Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team, and Tianshui Academy.
Three days later, the semifinals officially began.
At dawn, sunlight bathed the Pope's Hill in golden rays. Its brilliance against the architecture made it appear otherworldly—like a mortal paradise.
In front of the Pope's Hall, two rows of fully armored Temple Knights stretched from the mountain's base all the way to the hall's doors. Their dazzling gold armor and heavy golden lances made the entire hill exude even more majesty.
Eliminated teams were barred from watching the final matches.
Only the true elite—the top three teams—were permitted to step before the Pope's Hall.
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