Qian Yuelong's Soul Hunting Operation took half a month to complete.

Like her first spirit ring, her second spirit ring was also a thousand-year spirit ring that she absorbed at a higher level. However, her spirit power level was one level lower than that of her rapidly increasing first spirit ring, and her final spirit power level remained at 27.

However, Qian Yuelong's Heavenly Evolution Technique was still at the beginner level, which worried her greatly.

In the magnificent and majestic Papal Palace, Yue Guan bowed and truthfully reported Qian Yuelong's situation to Bibi Dong, including the fact that he had accepted her as his disciple, without concealing anything.

Because he knew that if he wanted to live together peacefully under the same roof in the future, he, who was already looking to surrender, had to first offer his honesty. He could hide some things, but at the very least, it wasn't the time when both sides were still in a period of testing and trusting each other.

The ghost standing side by side with Yue Guan in the main hall was full of surprise. Even Bibi Dong, who was deliberately maintaining a dignified appearance at the head of the table, broke down and her eyes flickered.

Amazement, mockery, hatred, and exhilaration... a complex mix of emotions swirled in her eyes, but she suppressed them all. Looking at Yue Guan, who was waiting for her response, she closed her eyes and sighed softly, "If you can manage Death Canyon while carefully teaching her..."

To be honest, although I guessed that this child was destined to be extraordinary, I never imagined that she would be so incredibly talented.

Discarding the bloodline she couldn't sever and loathed so much, there wasn't much of an obstacle between this child and her.

But unfortunately...

Thinking of Qian Xunji, the morally bankrupt teacher who was killed by her and whose ashes were not even left, Bibi Dong's expression turned slightly cold. "The list of children for the Gathering of Heroes Project has been fully confirmed, and the base in Death Canyon has been completed. The project will begin in three days. Remember, do not let the news leak out."

The moon and the ghost bowed their heads at the same time.

Meanwhile, Qian Yuelong, who had returned to the side hall halfway up Martial Soul Mountain, was reporting to Qian Daoliu on her gains from this trip and the fact that Yue Guan had accepted her as his disciple.

Qian Daoliu merely nodded slightly in response, without expressing any displeasure or objection.

As the highest authority in the Spirit Hall and one of the strongest experts there, although he usually doesn't concern himself with worldly affairs, it doesn't mean he's unaware of the shifting positions within the Spirit Hall.

He knew about Gui Mei and Yue Guan, who had secretly pledged allegiance to Bibi Dong, but he didn't ask about it.

Because the Pope is the one who needs to manage this vast Spirit Hall. As the elder of the Hall of Worship, he doesn't leave his residence unless it's a major event, and he doesn't get involved. He knows everything perfectly well.

Upon hearing that Qian Yuelong had chosen to acknowledge Yue Guan as her teacher, he simply patted her head and said gently, "Just keep that in mind."

Qian Yuelong nodded, then asked about the situation on Tian Dou's side: "By the way, Grandpa, how is things going with my sister?"

Qian Daoliu hummed in agreement. "Xiao Xue has successfully replaced the original Heaven Dou Prince Xue Qinghe thanks to the disguise ability of the angel soul bone in her head. After a while, once her situation stabilizes, she should be able to write to you."

Qian Yuelong paused, then asked hesitantly, "Then Grandpa... the real Xue Qinghe...?"

Qian Daoliu's dark golden eyes reflected his granddaughter's slightly furrowed face as he uttered two words softly:

"Dead."

"In this world, only the dead can ensure that secrets will never be revealed." To nip a problem in the bud, you must remove it at the root to prevent future troubles.

"Yuelong, this is the law of survival in this world—the strong prey on the weak, and the mighty are respected. Those who are weak-willed and too kind will not live long," Qian Daoliu said earnestly.

While exposing the cruel side of the world to his granddaughter, he also hoped that she could overcome this sense of guilt.

Ah, I knew it.

Qian Yuelong sighed inwardly but nodded outwardly.

After giving Qian Yuelong a few more instructions, Qian Daoliu left the branch hall.

Suddenly, only Qian Yuelong remained in the room.

Looking at the neatly arranged exquisite ornaments on the wooden table, she thought of Qian Renxue, who was far away in Tiandou, and felt somewhat worried.

[Host, what are you thinking about?]

886 asked out of curiosity.

Qian Yuelong frowned slightly and replied, "I'm thinking, should I prepare a sword cultivation manual for my sister?"

886: 【...? A sword, a sword cultivator's manual? For Qian Renxue?! Her martial soul is an angel martial soul, how did you figure out she's a sword cultivator?】

Qian Yuelong, finding this completely unbelievable, retorted confidently: "Aren't the martial souls awakened by the angelic bloodline all pretty much the same? They all definitely have a soul skill like an angelic holy sword, right?"

In the original storyline, Qian Renxue's fifth soul skill, "Divine Sword," is actually a longsword formed from divine fire. In reality, it is a natural spiritual sword. What a promising sword cultivator!

Qian Yuelong thought it was feasible more and more, because she had secretly used her spiritual vision to check Qian Renxue's aptitude before. She couldn't see any spiritual roots, but nothing is absolute. In her previous life, weren't those ancient martial arts families who didn't have spiritual roots but could still fly over rooftops and fly on swords an example?

Fortunately, she was born in an era after the spiritual energy revival was complete.

Well, speaking of which...

'Is the internal energy cultivation method practiced by the male protagonist from an ancient martial arts family?'

Qian Yuelong suddenly discovered a key point.

886, sensing something was amiss, asked: "What are you trying to do?"

'I'm thinking, if the male protagonist can cultivate internal energy techniques in this world, then I can also cultivate immortal cultivation techniques, and neither will affect my martial spirit cultivation. In fact... my ability to absorb power beyond my level is largely due to my cultivation technique and my own merit. So... what if I combined all three?'

Qian Yuelong's eyes sparkled with wonder.

'This world possesses the wondrous power system of soul force, but those who truly awaken their martial soul and become soul masters are extremely rare. Most are ordinary people who can only rely on physical training to forcibly elevate themselves. So, what if I were to give the body-tempering manual to ordinary soldiers who aren't soul masters?'

Even without cultivation talent, if their physical abilities were improved and they were equipped with superior gear, wouldn't they have the foundation to build an army that rivals even Soul Masters?

886 gasped: [Wow, so you're already planning to become enemies with the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire? They haven't even attacked you yet!]

Qian Yuelong chuckled lightly, "It's just a facade of peace. Because of the Spirit Hall, and Grandpa and a group of Title Douluos from the Elder Hall, the two great empires naturally dare not act rashly. But their view of the Spirit Hall as a thorn in their side is nothing new."

'It's only a matter of time before the Spirit Hall establishes the Spirit Empire and turns against the two major powers.'

Qian Yuelong's delicate face revealed a clarity that belied her age and appearance.

"Since I was born into the Spirit Hall and am also registered with the Angel God, I am destined to be unable to remain untainted."

"Sitting idly by and waiting for death is not in my nature; I prefer to seize the initiative and then lie low behind the scenes."

"Now that we've already taken the script for the 'Divine Child,' let's see it through to the end and let them witness the miracles brought by the 'Divine Child.' Let's start with infrastructure development, beginning with the Spirit Hall."

She wanted the title of "divine charlatan"—no, "divine child"—and the faith points.

886: [...] But it's just a dress-up system, qaq