Lin Xishan smiled sheepishly and said, "Senior, don't be too discouraged. After all, these are all children of commoners. Having even a little spirit power already puts them ahead of most people."
"Sigh, it's all because of those detestable fallen Spirit Masters and those detestable nobles. Otherwise, these children would have parents to look after them, and how happy they would be at this moment?" Subduing Demon Douluo sighed with emotion.
"Speaking of which, there is actually a somewhat sensitive question I've never quite understood." Lin Xishan followed beside Subduing Demon Douluo and then said, "High Priest Senior also seems to have an Angel Spirit, so why doesn't he come out personally to preside over the big picture, instead of letting outsiders handle it?"
"You had better not ask about this question." Subduing Demon Douluo also sighed and then said, "I think the High Priest has his own arrangements."
"Alright, I hope the High Priest won't let this great enterprise go to waste." Lin Xishan looked at the Spirit Orphanage behind him. "If we fall, I'm afraid the lives of the commoners will become even more difficult."
"Who's to say it isn't?" Subduing Demon Douluo said as he brought Lin Xishan into the Elder Hall.
In the Elder Hall, Lion Douluo happened to be standing in the main hall. The massive statue of the Angel God stood proudly, revealing the majesty of the Qian family's Angel God.
Lin Xishan looked up, but felt no admiration in his heart. Out of personal respect for the Qian family's upbringing in this life, he bowed slightly.
Hearing the commotion, Lion Douluo turned his head, saw Lin Xishan, and revealed a gentle smile.
"Teacher, you have improved again." Lin Xishan bowed slightly and said.
"It is you who have. You've been out for less than two years and have already advanced to Spirit Emperor. A fourteen-year-old Spirit Emperor is truly worth celebrating!" Lion Douluo said.
"This disciple merely stumbled upon some opportunities over this past year or so." Lin Xishan smiled, speaking modestly to Lion Douluo.
Afterward, his hand fumbled inside his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse, from which he took out a box containing a strange flower.
The flower as a whole was shaped like a flaming cockscomb. The lobes at the top of the corolla resembled a burning phoenix tail, with irregular serrations on the edges. The base of the petals was golden, fading to a bright red toward the tips, like the gradient color of a phoenix tail feather.
"This is?" Although Lion Douluo did not recognize the Immortal Herb, relying on his perception as a level 97 Super Douluo, he immediately sensed the extraordinariness of this item.
Especially the liquid-fire-like flowing sap at the heart of the flower, which made his Spirit feel involuntarily excited.
That was the resonance of extreme fire-attribute energy.
"This item is named Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. It was obtained by this disciple in a treasure land. It is incompatible with my Spirit's attributes, so I specially offer it to Teacher." Lin Xishan said with a smile.
"You have a good heart." Lion Douluo reached out and took the box containing the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
"By the way, now that you're back, is there anything else?" Lion Douluo asked.
Lin Xishan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Teacher, if I have enough cultivation in the future, but I don't join the Elder Hall, will you still acknowledge me?"
"What did you say?!"
Lion Douluo was extremely hot-tempered. Hearing Lin Xishan's words, he immediately erupted with a strong wave of spirit power, shaking Lin Xishan backward. Universe Reversal was activated.
He barely managed to grasp the incoming pressure of the spirit power with both hands, then diverted the force away, and subsequently activated Ten Thousand Mountains Absolute Shadow to strengthen himself.
Only then did he manage to stand steady.
"Listen to me!" Lin Xishan quickly raised his hands and said.
"I will give you ten minutes to explain." Lion Douluo waved his hand and said.
"Teacher, I believe that Spirit Hall should remain pure and should not be controlled by a spider." Lin Xishan said. "Therefore, I do not want to enter the Elder Hall system of Spirit Hall, but rather become a separate organization of my own, the Earth Temple."
"What does the two points you mentioned have to do with each other?" Lion Douluo asked.
"I will go talk to the Supreme Pontiff about this. In order to weaken the strength of the Elder Hall, he will definitely support it." Lin Xishan said. "Support necessarily means providing resources. When that time comes, I will secretly return the resources belonging to the Elder Hall, and we can carve up the portion that truly belongs to his Supreme Pontiff Palace."
"This matter can be considered."
Before Lion Douluo could speak, a more majestic voice sounded from behind the statue of the Angel God.
"Big Brother!"
Lion Douluo turned his head and bowed to the heroic man who walked out. "Greetings, High Priest. The kid is ignorant and speaking nonsense; High Priest, please do not mind it."
"It is fine." Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Xishan, his gaze profound.
Ever since Lin Xishan's Spirit underwent super evolution, he carried a unique divinity distinct from the Angel God, which had already attracted the attention of this level 99 Limit Douluo when he entered the hall.
And Lion Douluo's roar had thoroughly made it impossible for Qian Daoliu to continue pretending not to notice.
Qian Daoliu walked up to Lin Xishan and said, "The words 'Temple' cannot be claimed by just anyone. You already carry some unique aura on you. Although it cannot be used for combat, it is clear that you have already touched upon some threshold."
"Regarding your plan to establish your own faction, I will agree to it on behalf of Ji'er and your teacher. However, forget about the resources. Also, it would be better to call it Shanyue Hall; Earth Temple can wait until you reach the level of a god."
Qian Daoliu waved his hand and said to Lin Xishan.
"Thank you, Your Excellency High Priest!" Lin Xishan cupped his hands and said.
"Where do you plan to settle your faction?" Qian Daoliu asked casually.
"Heaven Dou City." Lin Xishan said without hesitation.
"Heaven Dou City?" Qian Daoliu turned his head, then looked at Lin Xishan.
"I already have a connection over there." Lin Xishan smiled, took out the Crown Prince token given by Qian Renxue from his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse, and said.
Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Xishan in surprise, then Lin Xishan said, "That person has already told me their true identity, and I will also provide plenty of support to them in Heaven Dou City."
Qian Daoliu nodded, then said, "That is very good."
After Qian Daoliu returned, Lion Douluo finally breathed a sigh of relief, patted Lin Xishan on the shoulder, and said, "You, really know how to court death. If the High Priest were in a bad mood, crushing you would be the same as crushing an ant."
"Then I seem to be quite lucky." Lin Xishan smiled, then said, "Teacher, when consuming that flower, you can just swallow its sap directly."
Lin Xishan tentatively called Lion Douluo "Teacher", then watched Lion Douluo's reaction.
Lion Douluo nodded, then said, "This teacher knows. However, you must be careful. Going out to establish your own faction is not as simple as traveling. The world is treacherous; this is not just talk."
Lin Xishan nodded earnestly, then said, "Thank you for your concern, Teacher. This disciple knows what to do."
Lion Douluo nodded, then waved his hand to Lin Xishan and said, "Get lost early. Establishing your own faction, I hope you can succeed."