Pope's Invitation

As the match concluded, both the spectators and the contestants were astonished.

Everyone had expected Hu Liena and Xie Yue to go through a tough battle and win with difficulty. Unexpectedly, they secured victory so easily.

"Spirit Hall!!"

"Spirit Hall!"

"Hu Liena!"

"Xie Yue!!"

In stark contrast to the enthusiastic audience, the faces of the contestants were frighteningly grim.

Could it be that Spirit Hall is truly an insurmountable mountain?

Tang San blinked, and the purple light in his eyes disappeared.

His expression was solemn as he repeatedly replayed the events that had just occurred on the stage in his mind.

Others might not have seen what happened clearly, but he did. This was why Tang San's face was so grave.

The Charm demon speed was incredibly fast! Even a typical Soul Emperor might not have such speed.

Not only was it fast, but the blade was also very steady! Moreover, the demon's vision was unaffected by the pink mist. "Killing" opponents within the pink mist was as simple as eating and drinking for the demon.

"I can fly, so I can escape this strange mist, but my other teammates..."

After thinking for a moment, Tang San shook his head. Even if it was one against seven, so what?

He might not necessarily lose! If he could use hidden weapons, he wouldn't even have to consider so much. The rules of the competition were indeed targeting him!

Time passed, and the day's competition quickly ended. After drawing lots, it was only then that Neuvillette and Focalors left the Great Soul Arena.

Just after returning to the temporary hotel residence, a familiar stranger paid a visit.

"Lord Focalors, Lady Focalors, Her Holiness Pope requests your presence, saying it's time to fulfill the earlier promise."

The visitor was none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo. His face was unreasonable because it was covered with a layer of powder, but still he didn't dare to make eye contact with Neuvillette and Focalors.

He recalled, he was the first one in Spirit Hall to be taught a lesson by Neuvillette!

Initially, he had thought that Neuvillette was just a child. Little did he expect that with a mere wave, this "child" demonstrated power far beyond what Yue Guan could achieve.

After finally breaking through among billions, even hundreds of billions, and becoming a Titled Douluo with a soul power of level 95, what was the result?

He was no match for Neuvillette, not even for a single round!

They were simply not on the same level.

If not for the lack of nature of divinity, Yue Guan would have suspected that Neuvillette and Focalors had already broken through to god level.

Hearing this, Neuvillette was slightly stunned, then suddenly realized.

Bibi Dong had invited him and Focalors to Spirit City to act as referees for the finals of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

She had mentioned a reward that would satisfy them.

If Yue Guan hadn't brought it up, Neuvillette would have forgotten about it...

The Heaven Dou imperial family had invited Neuvillette to act as the referee for the preliminary and promotion matches, offering the national treasure, the Heart of Seagod... no, the Vast Sea Veil!

If Xue Ye had known that the Vast Sea Veil was the Heart of Seagod, and that obtaining its recognition would allow someone to go to Seagod Island to receive the Seagod's inheritance, he would never have given it away.

Even if the descendants of the royal family couldn't obtain recognition, he still wouldn't have given it away. He would rather let it rot in the warehouse than give it away!

Divinity! What if a descendant had a slight mutation and got recognized by the Heart of Seagod? This was the inheritance of a god. Not only would he not give it away, he would hide it as best as he could.

The Heaven Dou imperial family had presented the Heart of Seagod, so what would Spirit Hall... Bibi Dong offer in return?

Neuvillette and Focalors exchanged a glance and nodded. It was worth a look.

Of course, it was just a look.

What could Bibi Dong possibly offer, other than soul bones or some promises?

What other treasures could she have?

Or rather, what treasures could the Douluo Continent have?

At this point, apart from pure energy, Neuvillette and Focalors didn't lack anything.

Taking on the role of referees in Spirit City was merely a way to gain some strength, which is why neither Focalors nor Neuvillette cared about the reward.

Fortunately, Bibi Dong was unaware of this. Otherwise, she would feel incredibly disheartened.

She had always been a proud woman.

In both the past and the present, her status and her ambitions were never low.

But what she sought after was nothing in the eyes of Neuvillette and Focalors!

How could Bibi Dong accept this?

Especially with her proud nature, it was even more impossible for her to accept.

"Mr. Yue Guan, please lead the way," Neuvillette said simply, indicating their agreement to go.

Hearing this, Yue Guan's face lit up with joy. He nodded quickly and led the way out.

Such a task of delivering messages made Yue Guan's scalp tingle and left him mentally exhausted. Because he had fear he would somehow offend Neuvillette and Focalors and after that it will all go to Bibidong. Neither of them he could offend.

It was fortunate that he managed to get them. If he hadn't, he couldn't even imagine the consequences.

It was well-known that Bibi Dong was notoriously difficult to deal with, to the point where calling her heartless was not an exaggeration.

Others might not know the details of how Qian Xunji died, but Yue Guan and Gui Mei were very clear about it.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei were Qian Xunji's trusted confidants, essentially groomed by him.

"Dear, what kind of reward do you think Lady Bibi Dong will offer us?" Focalors asked Neuvillette casually along the way, completely ignoring Yue Guan's presence.

This made Yue Guan extremely uncomfortable, as if he were walking on pins and needles.

What if he heard something he shouldn't?

Would his life be in danger?

After all, the dead keep secrets best.

After Qian Xunji's death, the reason why he and Gui Mei hadn't been dealt with was precisely because they could keep secrets well!

They knew not to listen to things they shouldn't, and even if they did, they pretended not to hear or selectively acknowledged it.

It was their "smoothness" that had allowed them to survive under the suppression of the Worship Hall and Bibi Dong's murderous intent!

Working for others was truly difficult; they had to watch their "boss's" mood. Even if they had become high-ranking within the organization, the "boss" could still dismiss them with just a word.

"I think..."

"It should be soul bones."

"After all, soul bones are considered quite valuable to them."

Yue Guan: "..."

If it were anyone else saying this, Yue Guan would have immediately rebuked them without hesitation!

What kind of statement was that?

What did they mean by "considered quite valuable to them"?

Were soul bones not valuable?

This was Blood River treasures, were they a joke?

But since it was Neuvillette saying this, Yue Guan couldn't muster any anger.

Soul bones were indeed precious, but for someone as powerful as Neuvillette, ordinary ten-thousand-year soul bones might not even catch his eye.

Only hundred-thousand-year soul bones could possibly interest him.

Yet, hundred-thousand-year soul bones were extremely rare treasures...

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